Billionaires claim giving away money is hard. Glennda Testone, CEO Nonprofit Leadership Lab has thoughts…And she shares an inspiring story about a thrift store in Enid, Oklahoma, that is demonstrating a very different story of generosity.
If you’re constantly reacting to the next crisis, you’re not leading – you’re surviving. And survival mode doesn’t build organizational resilience. Let’s dive into what prepared nonprofit leaders do differently when they know change is on their horizon.
When a search committee asks, “Do you have any questions for us?” your answers should do more than impress –they should reveal how the board leads, decides, and partners. Here are my top 10 questions to ask (and five to skip) that show you what really matters.
Charisma might get someone in the door but it won’t keep them there. When boards prioritize charm over qualifications, they risk overlooking the leader their organization truly needs. Glennda Testone shares five characteristics to look for when hiring a leader.
Discover key strategies and resources for nonprofit leaders to navigate the uncertainty of 2025. From embracing tough conversations to staying informed and strengthening leadership, I offer actionable tips to help you thrive in turbulent times.
Nonprofit Leadership Lab CEO, Glennda Testone, reflects on how she found unexpected inspiration and deepened her leadership skills by participating in an annual 275-mile AIDS bike ride. She highlights the power of community, personal connection, and staying grounded in her “why” as key elements of refueling her leadership.
I’m so passionate about nonprofit leadership—because it’s grounded in values. I believe that staying true to one’s core values is what makes a leader truly great. Here is how and why the time is now for every nonprofit leader to take a stand…
Executive directors complain that they do not receive a formal annual performance review. Here are 10 potential opportunities for achieving a stellar performance review!
Dream candidates could be right in front of you and you could completely overlook them if your recruitment process upholds the status quo. Indeed, using the same standard recruiting criteria as everyone else could be an invisible blocker to attracting and hiring your dream team. These two strategies are how you can reinvent your recruiting process with smashing success.
What is the secret to implementing DEI strategy in long-standing nonprofit organizations? Cica Dadjo, Chief GEDI at the IRC, shares universal lessons that can help nonprofit leaders disrupt the status quo of organizational culture.
From humble beginnings to the helm of leading change, these 12 nonprofit leaders are bringing equity, inclusion, and justice to the world.
The Nonprofit Leadership Lab welcomes Glennda Testone as the new CEO in February 2024! In this article, she explains how she knew that it was time to move forward and offers advice to leaders considering fresh opportunities.