We are thrilled to introduce the Women of Color Class of 2024 LeadStrong, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards cultivating diverse leadership in the nonprofit sector.

Customized for small nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, the 2024 Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising program covers the fundamentals of website design, email marketing, online fundraising, and social media for nonprofits.

Imagine a philanthropic force working outside your organization to amplify your fundraising. Giving circles, a collective donor group that acts as an external force, have witnessed a significant surge in popularity over this past decade.

We are talking about a structure where groups of volunteers who barely know one another, see one percent of the work, often don’t reflect the communities we serve, and who may have little to no experience running nonprofits, being given vast power to supervise leadership and determine values, policies, and practices. Why did we think this weird structure would work?

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a term you’ve probably heard countless times, with the advice that all your nonprofit’s blog and website content should be optimized to drive traffic. But when you’re stretched thin on resources and manpower, just getting blog posts published and your website updated feels like a major accomplishment—let alone diving into SEO or content strategy.

Your online donors and supporters are bombarded daily with breaking news, advertising, and spam. As a result, your nonprofit only has a very brief moment to capture their attention and inspire them to act on behalf of your nonprofit.

Not every organization is going to have success using the same strategies — which is why we don’t preach that we have the be-all, end-all of event marketing advice. Instead, we will provide you with tactics and guides to improve your current strategies and results, and show you how to determine what is working for your specific donors, your specific event, and your specific organization.

Learn how to unlock the tools you need to streamline your grant application process in this blog post.

As we step into the new year, our hearts are filled with gratitude from the unwavering support of our incredible leaders and allies. Your belief in LeaderSpring fuels our commitment to championing equity and inclusion in every facet of our work.

Happy 2024! This year, we hope to share more resources, events, and organizational achievements and plans with you all. What are some intentions you have as a leader? We'd love to hear!

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We are thrilled to present LeaderSpring Center's 2023 Annual Women of Color (WOC) LeadStrong Fellowship Report, showcasing the remarkable strides we've made in our ongoing efforts to transform the systems in which we operate.

LeaderSpring Center is proud to honor and recognize the rich and diverse cultures, and histories of the Native American people. This Native American Heritage Month, we are sharing Indigenous-owned businesses, captivating art works, impactful organizations, and community-led events that highlight Native American communities.

It is an honor and joy to announce the inaugural Native American and Alaska Native Women LeadStrong Fellows!

Our application deadline for the 2024 Women of Color LeadStrong Fellowship is approaching, and we don't want you to miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Join the deeply fierce and heart-centered LeadStrong network. Apply today for the 2024 Women of Color LeadStrong Fellowship! 

Most nonprofits are familiar with the ripple effect that executive transitions have throughout their organizations. While “Nonprofit Founders’ Syndrome” often stands out, high turnover in the executive seat is more often the norm: according to a 2015 survey done by The Nonprofit Quarterly, the average term for an ED is six years.

You’re Invited to Our Next Equity Series: Executive Transition | Impact and Opportunity.

Our Co-Executive Director, Safi Jiroh, reflects on the enduring struggle for freedom and self-determination, drawing on personal experiences from the 60s and 70s in Oakland and Berkeley. ⁠

How does your relationship with money, wealth, and power influence the way you lead in the social sector? Join us to explore these questions and more with a panel of BIPOC Women leaders in philanthropy.