Institute for Nonprofit Practice

November is #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth! At INP, our transformative leadership development programs are designed to help social impact leaders at all career levels build the skills, networks, and confidence to achieve greater impact. Ready to advance your social impact career? Find the program that’s right for you: https://bit.ly/3CIUWfr #INProud2Lead

Shout-out to #INPalumni Alice Gong and Michelle Wilson, and faculty member Peter Chung, for serving as panelists at INP’s Advancing Equity session in Rhode Island! In this enriching conversation, held as part of INP’s Core Certificate Program and led by faculty member Anthony Hubbard, panelists discussed how to build bridges across differences, unpacking strategies they've employed to deepen and expand equity at their social impact organizations. Thank you Alice, Peter, Michelle, and Anthony for sharing such powerful insights into your leadership journeys with us! #INProud2Lead

Thanks to our cooperative arrangement with Deloitte Consulting, INP alumni have the unique opportunity to apply for free, skills-based consulting services through their practitioner-led program, stepup! stepup matches #INPalumni with expert partners to help answer strategic questions, solve complex challenges, and achieve their team’s goals around strategic planning, organizational efficiency, talent acquisition, communications and marketing, stakeholder management, fundraising, and more. Here’s what Core Certificate Program alum Jen Faigel had to say about the transformative experience: “We're so grateful to INP for the opportunity to work with the Deloitte team. Their work helping streamline administrative systems and data collection is invaluable in strengthening our internal operations and setting us up for our next phase. The Deloitte team has been organized, practical, and responsive, and provided us with a powerhouse group of experts that we would never be able to access without the stepup program.” – Jen Faigel, CommonWealth Kitchen, Core Certificate Program Alum Thank you Deloitte for making this special offering accessible to INP’s community of changemakers! #INProud2Lead

We are deeply grateful to #INPalumni Darian Gambrell, Natalie Martinez, Vilma Martinez-Dominguez, and faculty member Thabiti Brown, for serving as panelists at INP’s Advancing Equity session in Boston! In this powerful discussion moderated by Darnisa Amante-Jackson, Ed.L.D, former participants of INP’s Core Certificate Program shared takeaways from their journeys in social impact, along with tactics they've employed to foster greater equity with their teams. Thank you Darian, Thabiti, Natalie, Vilma, and Dr. Amante-Jackson for taking part in this insightful conversation! #INProud2Lead

At the Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP), our North Star is constant: fueling a thriving social impact sector driven by a diverse movement of skilled, adaptive, and connected leaders who are collectively building a better world. But we need your help to make this a reality. Donors like you enable INP to expand and deepen our high-impact programs while ensuring that leaders at all career stages have access to them. Your gift will bring us one step closer to our vision – help uplift and connect changemakers nationwide with a gift to INP: https://bit.ly/4fnH6h9 #INProud2Lead

ICYMI: Check out INP President & CEO Yolanda Coentro’s feature in the latest episode of Center for Effective Philanthropy’s Giving Done Right podcast! In this episode, Yolanda connects with hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette about her leadership journey and shares a critical call-to-action on the need to equip nonprofit leaders with the resources to succeed. Listen now: https://bit.ly/40Islkr #INProud2Lead

Halfway through season 4 of Giving Done Right, and with #GivingTuesday just around the corner, let's recap. This season on the podcast, we've talked about: ?? How donors can take climate action with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. ? Bold philanthropic leadership and how to invest in the fight for justice with Darren Walker of Ford Foundation. ?? Giving as a family and investing in long-term transformation with Vivian Long of Long Family Foundation. ?? Investing in revitalizing civic engagement with Eric Liu of Citizen University. ?? Harnessing AI for good with Vilas Dhar of The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. ?? The power of direct cash transfers in fighting poverty with Jesús Gerena of UpTogether. ?? Investing in nonprofit leaders for success with Yolanda Coentro (She/Her) of Institute for Nonprofit Practice. ?? Supporting everyone to age equitably with Ramsey Alwin of National Council on Aging and Chad Federwitz, PhD. Listen wherever you get podcasts and stay tuned for more this season! https://lnkd.in/ezjB7qSe We're so grateful to the guests that have come on the show to chat with hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette and share their wisdom and insight! We're also grateful to this season's sponsors: Fidelity Charitable? Catalyst Fund, Fetzer Institute, Walton Family Foundation, John Templeton Foundation, Stupski Foundation, The Colorado Health Foundation, and Archstone Foundation. #podcast #podcasts #listen #listening #giving #givingseason #GivingTuesday #charitablegiving #philanthropy #nonprofits #leadership

Shout-out to our partners at the Nonprofit Support Group – a funder collaborative on a mission to support the social sector across Western New York – for the release of their five-year impact report! In partnership with several foundations, including long-time supporter of INP the Peter & Elizabeth Tower Foundation, the Nonprofit Support Group is fueling a local network of changemakers through monthly learning forums and regional roundtables with funders, networking and professional development opportunities for leaders of color, a DEI peer learning community, and much more. Read up on their transformative work and meaningful impact over the last five years at: https://bit.ly/48Tfr5i

ICYMI: Last week, INP released a research report – Thriving Together: Cultivating Well-being & Sustainability in the Social Sector – as part of our Well-being Initiative to research, develop, teach, and disseminate interventions that address rising burnout, turnover, and workforce shortages in the social sector. This report unveils new data from INP and Community Science on the state of well-being in the social sector, featuring actionable recommendations for leaders, organizations, and donors to promote workplace wellness and sustainability. Our hope is that it will serve as a useful resource for continued dialogue, action, and innovation in the field – helping to forge a future where we can thrive together in service of our communities. Read more: https://bit.ly/3YPSP22 #INP4WellBeing We are deeply grateful to our partners at The Boston Foundation and Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund for making this work possible. #INProud2Lead

Apply for the next cohort of INP’s RISE Program by today’s deadline! Offered at no cost, RISE is designed to bring together mission-driven individuals with five or fewer years of work experience who are looking to gain an understanding of how social impact organizations function, develop essential leadership skills, engage in networking, and advance their careers. Don’t miss out – apply now! Our application only takes a few minutes to complete. https://bit.ly/4dWcoLj #INProud2Lead