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This episode of Nonprofit Report features senior fundraising leaders as they discuss the evolving nature of philanthropy, talent development, and how to build successful fundraising teams that reflect both strategy and empathy in a post-pandemic world.
How do science museums spark curiosity, inspire young minds, and promote critical thinking in a time of misinformation and rapid change?
We spotlight the American Brain Foundation (ABF), a national leader funding early-stage brain research with the potential to transform lives.
In this episode of the Nonprofit Report, leaders from the American Conservatory Theater (ACT) share how this iconic San Francisco institution is redefining live theater for a new era.
Creative West (formerly Western States Arts Federation) is reshaping the future of arts and culture across 16 Western U.S. states and Pacific jurisdictions.
Discover how Art Bridges is reshaping the American museum experience by making art more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable.
This episode of The Nonprofit Report highlights The Lord’s Place, a Palm Beach County nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness through housing, outreach, employment, and supportive services. Discover how this organization transforms lives and reshapes the narrative around homelessness with compassion, innovation, and dignity.
We spotlight an inspiring coalition of nonprofit organizations working together to support immigrant families in Napa Valley.
We explore the powerful impact of Special Olympics Northern California and its mission to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports, leadership, and community engagement.
An insightful discussion on the evolving role of botanical gardens in today’s world. Our expert guests share their perspectives on how these public spaces serve as cultural institutions, centers for education, conservation hubs, and inclusive community spaces.
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with Rise Recovery CEO Evita Morin on helping youths overcome addiction and change the course of their lives.
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with Alliance for Justice President & Founder Nan Aron on uniting leaders with organizations in order to create a more just and equal world.
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with The Wooden Floor CEO Dawn Reese on how the organization is encouraging dance and freedom of expression while also highlighting the importance of pursuing a higher education.
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Executive Director Jesse Brackenbury on how the organization revolutionized the ways in which Boston is enjoyed by residents and visitors of all ages.
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with Fit Kids Founder & Executive Director Ashley Hunter on how the organization is building physical strength and confidence among underserved youth
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with Fit Kids Founder & Executive Director Ashley Hunter on how the organization is building physical strength and confidence among underserved youth
Read our Nonprofit Spotlight with Complete College America President & CEO Yolanda Watson Spiva on how the organization is working to guide low-income students in finishing their college degree within 4 years.
Read our interview with Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services CEO Silvio Orlando on the organization’s profound legacy of guiding Los Angeles youth in need during difficult times.
From new collaborations with PBS and public media stations to articles highlighting the work of leaders across the country, our continued coverage of nonprofit organizations emphasizes their unwavering dedication to strengthening communities across the world.
As we look forward to 2020, we want to thank all of the organizations featured for sharing their work and insights with us and celebrate the top 5 most viewed INSIGHT with Mark Oppenheim interviews of the past year.
America has a history of embracing and disparaging difference, be it difference in race, gender, identity, language, religion, ability/disability, age, or other such markers of individuality.
To get ahead of rapidly changing funding and operating circumstances, nonprofits must quickly reset and reshape their organizations for these challenging times.
Real people are being reduced to data points in a way that was never before possible. This has certain negative consequences that should be managed, especially when recruiting CEOs and other c-suite executives.
Hiring season is in full gear, which means that nonprofit boards and CEOs will soon be busy analyzing resumes of execs they might hire.
Staff and board transitions can advance or threaten a nonprofit’s public benefit mission and financial strength. The central challenge of replacing a chief executive or senior team member is budgeting transition costs. Such costs can be substantial.
Our two-part AI and Recruiting article seemed enough for a quick read on the topic. We’ve received positive feedback on how it helps boards and leaders navigate the new recruiting challenges introduced by various recruiting platforms. We thought we were done.
Nonprofit board members and CEOs commonly raise succession planning as a key concern. A central role of any nonprofit board and CEO is managing risk to the nonprofit they steward on behalf of their community. When a chief executive or key leader exits an organization, there is loss of continuity, knowledge, management skill and subject matter expertise.
How candidates and nonprofits can leverage these platforms despite their shortcomings.
The pitfalls of over-reliance on AI and algorithmically driven recruiting platforms.
Todd Slisher, Executive Director of the Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium, and Kay Schwartz, Director at Flint Public Library, discuss making learning fun and engaging as well as keeping Flint’s history alive.
Shannon Easter White, Trustee of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), discusses how the FIA collaborates with the community of Flint in ways that go beyond just art and culture.
The Flint Institute of Arts’ President of the Board of Directors Thomas Lillie, Trustee Kathryn Boles, Trustee Elizabeth Saab discuss the impact FIA has on their visitors and how the community of Flint helps shape the programs and exhibits the institute offers.
John Henry, Museum Director of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), discusses the FIA’s current programs and how art education is important for the growth of the community.
Elizabeth Murphy, Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA), discusses her time with the FIA and her excitement for its future.
Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Flint community leader, medical doctor, and the Chair of the American Medical Association discusses Flint, the community, and the importance of The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) to the community.
The Flint Institute of Arts (FIA) is the second-largest art museum in Michigan and one of the largest museum-connected community art schools in the United States. The FIA makes art accessible and inclusive to all members of their community through permanent collection and temporary exhibitions: guided tours; lectures and community dialogues; art classes, workshops, and studio demonstrations; gallery, studio, and outreach programs for PreK-12, Head Start, and homeschool students; films and videos; print, audio, and multimedia resources.
In this collaboration with The Flint Institute of Arts, we spoke to Flint community leaders and discusses the work they do to provide spaces of art and culture to the people of Flint, Michigan.
David Lewis, President and CEO of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, discusses how the organization serves its community by connecting organizations for health, safety and education with the community. He discusses the immense engagement of the community in giving and supporting important causes. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
David Fagerstrom, President and CEO of Greater Valley YMCA, discusses the iconic organization’s mission and how it serves the specific needs of its community, especially child care and social services, and across all ages. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Lisa Walkiewicz, Executive Director of Via of the Lehigh Valley, explains some of the programs and services that Via offers for children and adults with disabilities in the region of Lehigh. The organization’s mission is to support persons with disabilities in leading successful, independent lives that are meaningful and rewarding. This interview was produced in collaboration with PBS39 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.