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Partnering for Greater Social Impact

Today, I’m happy to share that Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits is partnering with Santa Clara University’s Miller Center for Global Impact. This three-year partnership will focus on enhancing leadership

Fundraising is an Ever-Growing Challenge

In my March 9 newsletter I talked about how the uncertainty of government funding is affecting nonprofits. Fundraising is already an everyday priority. And then, with all of the turmoil in Washington,

Clear Direction is a Service

Guest newsletter by Leslie Hansen, Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits In last week's newsletter Jim Morgan discussed how messages about organizational values, strategic priorities, and your confidence in y

Leaders Repeat and Reinforce

When coaching nonprofit managers I consistently emphasize the same core management principles. This constant repetition is deliberate. If you’ve read Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector and follow

You are Never too Young to Lead

I’ve often noted that one of the most valuable experiences a young, ambitious person can have is to work for excellent managers. And the reverse can be equally true: one of the most valuable experienc

The Crisis at American Universities

I have been reflecting on the recent funding cuts to universities by the Trump administration, including $1 billion for Cornell University, $790 million for Northwestern University, and $9 billion for

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