We move fast in nonprofit work. We hit our deadlines and cross every finish line because our cause matters most. But, along the way, we often miss the people, the moments, and the conversations that actually matter.
Leadership transitions can be emotional, complicated, and far more nuanced than simply stepping away and handing over the reins. Glennda Testone, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, reflects on what outgoing nonprofit leaders need to understand about letting go, sharing power, and leading their own exit well.
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.
Layoffs are among the hardest decisions a nonprofit leader will ever make. These guiding principles can help you approach them with fairness, transparency, and integrity–before a crisis forces your hand.
Nonprofit leaders are taught that rest comes later–after the work is done. But, we all know, the work is never done. In this post, Glennda names the lie and explores what it means to care for yourself while caring for others.
As nonprofit leaders head into another uncertain year, tactics won’t be enough. What gets you through the turbulence isn’t just a seat belt, it’s knowing why the work matters – and holding on to that when things get tough.
It’s been a brutal year for nonprofits, and year-end fundraising has left little time to pause. But, before you close the books, there’s one simple thing you shouldn’t skip: a genuine note of appreciation to the people who stood with you this year.
Nonprofit organizations do some extraordinary work, but all too often they hide it. In a world that misunderstands and undervalues the sector, it’s time for nonprofits to own their impact, tell their stories, and change the narrative.
People-pleasing might feel like a strength until you start leading. In this personal and moving reflection, Glennda Testone, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab shares how she learned to stop trying to please everyone, make values-based decisions, and lead with authenticity instead of approval.
In a time when polarization feels impossible to bridge, these two stories remind us that real change begins with simple, human conversations. For nonprofit leaders, I hope this is both a reminder and a call to action.
Forget about perfection, bravado, and always having the answers. I think the most underrated trait successful nonprofit leaders share is humility, and it may be the key to true, authentic, and sustainable leadership.