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    What is Movement Capacity Building for Nonprofit Organizations?

    The Building Movement Project outlines the differences between traditional organizational capacity building and movement capacity building.

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    It’s Time for Philanthropy to Reimagine BIPOC Leadership Transitions

    Nonprofit Quartley discusses some of the issues that hinder the success of incoming BIPOC leaders and recommends a place to start addressing these barriers.

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    Nonprofits Must Listen With Their Ears, Not With Their Eyes

    Leaders in the social sector can engage in harmful practices when they attempt to speak on behalf of marginalized communities, instead excluding them from key decision making.

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    Should We Cancel Capacity Building?

    Capacity building is a frequently used phrase in the social change field, Marcus Littles reflects on how the framework may yield unintended and potentially harmful outcomes.

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    A Guide to Executive Succession Planning

    Blue Avocado has created a guide for creating a succession plan for nonprofits, a majority of which lack a formal plan for transitioning executive leadership.

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    Are we honest in our expectations for leaders of color?

    The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits asks the serious question if leaders of color are set up to fail due to unrealistic expectations and without a proper foundation to excel.

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    How (Not) to Scale a Nonprofit

    KC Hardin shares the lessons he learned after shutting down his nonprofit and how the process can inform nonprofit practitioners and donors.

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    Six Strategies for Nonprofit Leadership Transition

    The Standford Social Review discusses how nonprofit organizations can successfully transition to new leadership.

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    Tips and Tools for Executive Directors and Team Leaders

    The National Resource Center has developed a guidebook for leading a nonprofit organization.

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    Lead like a Girl

    Dalia Feldheim explains how leaders, regardless of gender, can benefit from incorporating and embracing feminine leadership traits into their leadership style.

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