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Grants and Thanksgiving: Lessons Learned from the Art of Grantwriting Workshop
During this season of thankfulness, we’re grateful for the local wisdom and cooperation that helps nonprofits thrive and make a positive impact in our community.

Empowering Well-Rounded Leaders for Success
Fall 2023 | NewsletterNonprofit vs. For-profit – a conversation I’ve been a part of numerous times. After almost a decade in the for-profit sector and nine years in the nonprofit sector, it’s easy for me to identify one characteristic critical for success in both...

‘Spooky’ Things Nonprofits Should Watch Out For
It’s almost Halloween! While nonprofit leaders won’t be facing werewolves and witches, there are a few spooky things they face.

The Power of Connection
Perhaps you’ve heard the statistic from the US surgeon general – loneliness is as lethal as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. While the statistic may shock you, we here at Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI) recognized the significance of community building and networking long before it became a headline-worthy topic.
Looking Back After One Year at NPLI
By David Weiss, Executive DirectorThere are many reasons I love my job. One is the satisfaction of seeing the lightbulbs go on when Leaders “get it” during a Leadership Institute class. Another is the appreciation I feel from the funders who support the Nonprofit...
Celebrating a year of milestones!
After nearly one year as executive director, we have significant milestones to celebrate.
Bursting with Amazement: Experiences with Nonprofit Leaders
Meet the amazing nonprofit leaders committed to making our community a better place for all.
Board Academy Prepares Board Members for Roles Ahead
Job descriptions for nonprofit board members can be complicated and, like many job descriptions, can include the catch-all phrase ‘other duties as assigned’.
Focusing a new lens on fundraising
I’m privileged to be part of a team that plans educational events for nonprofit leaders. Our work includes listening to nonprofit staff and board members and providing sessions relevant to the topics they want to learn about.
After 10 years, NPLI remains focused, agile
“Managing Strategy with Focus and Agility.” That was the theme of the day when the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative Steering Council met for a strategic planning retreat on March 7.