Gain practical leadership strategies as a new or seasoned nonprofit leader in the first session of the 2024 Nonprofit Summer Learning Series. New leadership responsibilities – either taking on formal roles or self-directed engagements – offer exciting opportunities to bring new vision and enact positive change agendas. Still, many leaders inadvertently encounter interpersonal and political obstacles in their early efforts. These missteps can require valuable time to repair, delaying the advancement of individual and organizational performance and growth. This workshop will provide nonprofit professionals with insights about successful leadership traits and concrete strategies to help you advance your work.

Learn how to integrate resiliency and well-being practices into your personal and professional life in such a way that moves beyond skill building to a way of being. Nonprofit leaders often work in environments that take a toll on the body, heart and mind. This makes focusing on resiliency – defined as the human ability to adapt in the face of ongoing life challenges and significant stressors – and self-care essential components of well-being.

Discover how nonprofits can support advocacy, nonpartisan voter engagement and social movements, catalyzing democracy and systems change in the United States. For more than 200 years, mission-focused organizations have brought individuals together to educate and inform policymakers on community challenges and potential solutions. Despite this critical, historic function of civic activism, a new study shows nonprofit advocacy and public engagement are declining. Learn about the troubling research findings and consider the next steps for the sector to ensure policymakers prioritize your organization’s needs, listen to those you serve and advance your mission.

Learn how incorporating intentionality at the outset of your strategic development process can serve as a critical component in a successful direction setting, especially when including concepts of equity and belonging. Discover how to center the importance and value of equity and belonging at the center of your nonprofit’s work during the organizational development process.

Hear how nonprofit leaders are overcoming workplace obstacles and creating thriving environments. The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s May 2024 cover story examined data from a sector-wide survey about the challenges nonprofit leaders face and the solutions they are exploring to create healthy and productive workplaces. Discover insight from this data and the real-world implications that sector leaders are grappling with based on the findings.

Gain a deeper understanding of why donors give and how nonprofits can raise more money, which are key ingredients for long-term success and strategic impact. Aly Sterling Philanthropy will share effective nonprofit strategies that advance missions while assuring financial sustainability. You’ll take away valuable insights and resources to assist your nonprofit organization in achieving new heights.