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🚨 Nonprofits in Crisis: Time to Break the Cycle of Delayed Funding! 🚨 Hey NYC! 🗽 Speaking from my experience at Real Time Response Inc (https://www.rtrcorp.org/), I've seen firsthand how critical this issue is. With changes coming to City Hall, we've got a golden opportunity to address a longstanding problem: 🏛️ The Persistent Problem: For decades, nonprofits have battled severe delays in government funding. Weeks, months, even years of waiting for promised payments. And it's getting worse! 📉 🎭 The Real-World Impact: 💸 Organizations missing payroll 🛠️ Critical services being cut 😰 Skyrocketing stress and uncertainty ⚖️ The Unfair Expectation: Despite these 🐢 slow payments, agencies still expect nonprofits to work miracles! 🎩✨ This isn't just unfair—it's pushing our vital organizations to the brink! 😓 🌟 A Chance for Change: With NYC mayoral candidates gearing up, let's get this on their radar! 💡 Brainstorm Time! 🤔 What solutions have you seen work? 🗣️ How can we improve govt-nonprofit communication? 📜 What policies could make a real difference? 🗳️ Share your ideas below to present to mayoral candidates! Share your thoughts below! Together, we can push for a system that lets nonprofits focus on their mission, not chase overdue payments. 💪 Please tag your braintrust below. #NYCMayor2025 #NonprofitFunding #CommunityFirst #NYCChange #Grassroots #Systemschange #Contracting #Bureaucracy #Problemsolving

Some of the best tips in here 👇🏼 for nonprofits and social enterprises as you ease into #GivingTuesday and Year End. Really love MIGHTY ALLY’s work! https://lnkd.in/eJGZd4pw

Empowering Local Voices Through Community Leadership! At RCI Community Funds, we believe real change starts at the local level. By giving platforms to local leaders—the doers who are actually getting things done—we’re witnessing a powerful shift in the balance of influence. What’s truly inspiring is seeing our Democracy Center Leaders take the initiative and run for public office! It’s a game-changer when the voices that were once ignored are now appearing on the ballot. Those who fail to listen to the community do so at their own risk. Change happens when communities are empowered to act—and RCI Community Funds is here to amplify that momentum. Let’s keep pushing forward! #CommunityLeadership #LocalGovernment #Empowerment #DemocracyInAction #CommunityCapital #RCICommunityFunds #GrassrootsLeadership #RealChange #LeadershipMatters #SocialImpact #CommunityDriven

An inspiring story of leadership by Austin Tsosie, a Vistage member and CEO, as he doubled the size of the Dine Development Corporation in just four years. His work has generated new flows of revenue and inspiration for the Navajo Nation. Check out this great article on how #Leadership and a #CEOmindset can make a significant impact on a community. #NavajoNation https://lnkd.in/ggatWkSS

🌟 ICYMI: We were featured in San Diego Magazine! 🌟 "San Diego is embracing a shift toward purpose-driven leadership, proving that success is no longer just about profits. As businesses pivot from traditional models to platforms for purpose, the positive impact on our neighborhoods is undeniable." Learn how BBB Serving Pacific Southwest - San Diego and B Local San Diego are playing key roles in promoting values-driven business practices by reading the full article: https://lnkd.in/gKUVHmXc

𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 📈 Nonprofits often operate with limited resources, but embracing a culture of abundance can make all the difference between just surviving and truly thriving. 🌱 This FREE resource from Vantage Point reveals how to create meaningful volunteer opportunities at every level of your organization. Discover how to: ▪ Build a solid foundation with excellent governance and leadership ▪ Engage talented volunteers eager to contribute their skills to your cause Unlock new ways to enhance your nonprofit’s impact and strengthen your community connections. 🙌 #NonprofitLeadership #VolunteerEngagement #AbundanceMindset

A well-crafted succession plan is essential for long-term success in nonprofit organizations. This Forbes article highlights some key strategies that align with our approach at WittKieffer: ➡️ Invest in Leadership Training: Strong succession plans include robust leadership development programs that prepare internal talent to step into critical roles. ➡️ Remove Ego from the Process: Leaders should approach succession planning with openness, collaborating with boards and staff to ensure a smooth transition. ➡️ Seek Diverse Perspectives: Incorporating outside views can uncover fresh insights into the future needs of your organization. Planning today secures tomorrow’s success. Let’s build future leaders together! #SuccessionPlanning #LeadershipDevelopment #NonprofitLeadership #WittKieffer

Tomeka Hart Wigginton was led to PLC by a realization that she could drive even more change if she approached public sector work from a different angle. She says, "having served in elected office for nine years, I understood that it is extremely difficult to improve the effectiveness of the public sector, but I knew there were tools and resources that could be used to achieve the impact I sought. The PLC was the perfect solution for strengthening my public sector leadership skills and knowledge." Read more about Tomeka, PLC Alumna and Founder of The HarWigg Group. https://bit.ly/49V6ffM #AlumniSpotlight #PublicLeadershipCredential

We are starting a new series called "Consulting on Purpose: Designing Organizations for Impact." Today's topic is Leadership Teams and Parallel Process! Over the last few weeks Julian Chender MSOD, ACC has observed a client's leadership team meetings and began engaging each of the leadership team members in individual coaching sessions. It was a great idea until he realized he was playing into the dynamics of the leadership team! Parallel Process ‼️ is the phenomenon by which a consultant or consulting team mimics the behavior of the client system. In this case, the client's leadership team did a lot of 1:1 work but little collective work. They blocked and tackled in their respective lanes and gave updates in the leadership team meetings. This is an all-to-common practice for leaders, and one that keeps them from engaging as a team. And in working with the leaders individually, Julian ended up perpetuating their pattern. So, he helped them to reorganize. He shared his observations with the team and they decided to forego individual coaching in favor of an additional leadership team meeting focused on governing the organization's strategy. They will still have their update meetings, but now they have a place to work together as a team on issues of shared concern. ~~~~ Is your leadership team functioning as a team or a group of independent workers managing different departments? At 11A Collaborative (11Acollaborative.com), our leadership team support is about more than alignment; it's about working together to make the decisions that guide the organization, bringing strategy to life on an ongoing basis. Reach out to learn more!

A well-crafted succession plan is essential for long-term success in nonprofit organizations. This Forbes article highlights some key strategies that align with our approach at WittKieffer: ➡️ Invest in Leadership Training: Strong succession plans include robust leadership development programs that prepare internal talent to step into critical roles. ➡️ Remove Ego from the Process: Leaders should approach succession planning with openness, collaborating with boards and staff to ensure a smooth transition. ➡️ Seek Diverse Perspectives: Incorporating outside views can uncover fresh insights into the future needs of your organization. Planning today secures tomorrow’s success. Let’s build future leaders together! #SuccessionPlanning #LeadershipDevelopment #NonprofitLeadership #WittKieffer