Institute for Nonprofit Practice

08/27/2026

"There is no cavalry coming to save the day. We are the iconic leaders we have been waiting for."

That's Shawn Dove's mantra–and the through-line of his recent Leadership Learning Series conversation with INP President & CEO Yolanda Coentro. Shawn, co-author of I Too Am America: On Loving and Leading Black Men & Boys and Managing Partner at New Profit Inc., joined Yolanda to talk leadership, collaboration, and lasting change.

New Profit just published four takeaways from that conversation–from finding opportunity in moments of friction to the case for investing in proximate leaders.

▶️ Read New Profit's takeaways at https://bit.ly/4wQTKwQ, then revisit the recording and resources from our session with Shawn at https://bit.ly/4hB09IK!

New Profit's Shawn Dove on friction, trust, and leading with humility: four takeaways on what it really takes to build lasting change together.

08/26/2026

Our curated collection of upcoming Leadership Learning Series sessions will help you craft compelling strategies to deepen community impact, while taking advantage of the emerging technology at your disposal, starting with next week’s deep-dive into the decisions every mission-driven leader needs to make on AI policy.

Join us in conversation with Joshua Peskay of Meet the Moment for a practical and engaging conversation designed specifically for nonprofit leaders who want to move beyond reactive AI conversations and begin building a more thoughtful, values-aligned approach across their organizations.

Save your spot now, and catch up on recordings and resources from previous sessions in the meantime! 🔗 https://bit.ly/44mTYjB

08/26/2026

We launched the Leadership Learning Series to inspire, educate, support, and connect social impact leaders.

08/24/2026

Much gratitude to our friends Carolyn Casey and Charlie Rose for including INP President & CEO Yolanda Coentro as a special guest in Project 351’s summer summit! What a privilege it was to be in conversation with the next generation of changemakers powering progress for a brighter future. 🌟

08/21/2026

We’re excited to see our friend Eboo Patel recognized in The NonProfit Times’ 2026 Power & Influence Top 50! 🌟

Eboo joined INP’s Leadership Learning Series last year for a powerful conversation about building a more inclusive, vibrant democracy. He challenged leaders across our network to think more intentionally about how we bridge differences, foster belonging, and create spaces where people can work together across lines of disagreement.

Congratulations to Eboo and to all of this year’s honorees!

🔗 Revisit Eboo’s session and explore the recording and resources: https://bit.ly/4hB09IK

08/20/2026

Leading today feels less like following a traditional roadmap and more like navigating a rapidly shifting landscape. As organizations adapt to modern uncertainties and harness emerging technology, the way we guide our teams has to evolve too.

Our curated collection of upcoming Leadership Learning Series sessions will equip you to build a resilient, future-ready strategy–providing the proactive approaches and practical tools to confidently face whatever comes next.

🗓️ September 2nd | Before the AI Policy: Decisions Every Mission-Driven Leader Needs to Make with Joshua Peskay of Meet the Moment
🗓️ October 1st | When Everything Is Uncertain: Strategic Choices for Nonprofit Leaders Right Now with Alnoor Ebrahim of The Fletcher School at Tufts University
🗓️ October 28th | Scary Stories: How Tabletops Can Keep the CyberMonsters Away with Destiny Bowers of RoundTable Technology and Joshua Peskay of Meet the Moment, presented in partnership with RoundTable Technology

Register now to join us, and catch up on recordings and resources from previous sessions in the meantime! 🔗 https://bit.ly/44mTYjB

08/18/2026

Shout-out to our Board Chair Phil Buchanan for being featured in The NonProfit Times’ 2026 Power & Influence Top 50 alongside many INP friends!

As President of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), Phil works to help philanthropy listen more closely to nonprofits, learn from evidence, and be a stronger partner to the organizations and leaders driving social change. That commitment to strengthening the social sector is one we’re grateful Phil brings to his leadership at INP, too.

Congratulations to Phil and to all of the incredible leaders honored this year! 🎉

➡️ Read the full list at https://bit.ly/4cOMN8m

These Leaders Proved You Can Play Defense And Offense At The Same Time By Paul Clolery The nonprofit sector was on the edge of its proverbial seat at this point in 2025 waiting for the implementation of elements of “Mandate For Leadership 2025: The Conservative Promise,” also known as “Project...

08/14/2026

ICYMI: INP is hiring a Senior Grant Writer! This role is ideal for someone who loves translating mission into compelling proposals and helping secure the resources that power leadership development across the country.

If you or someone in your network is passionate about fueling a thriving social sector and skilled at crafting high-impact narratives that galvanize support, we would love to hear from you. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/4fPtqNe or share widely across your network!

08/14/2026

Check out our upcoming Leadership Learning Series lineup! This fall, we're tackling three of the toughest calls nonprofit leaders are facing right now–from AI policy to cybersecurity–in free workshops and webinars built for practitioners.

🗓️ September 2nd | Before the AI Policy: Decisions Every Mission-Driven Leader Needs to Make with Joshua Peskay of Meet the Moment
🗓️ October 1st | When Everything Is Uncertain: Strategic Choices for Nonprofit Leaders Right Now with Alnoor Ebrahim of The Fletcher School at Tufts University
🗓️ October 28th | Scary Stories: How Tabletops Can Keep the CyberMonsters Away with Destiny Bowers of RoundTable Technology and Joshua Peskay of Meet the Moment, presented in partnership with RoundTable Technology

Save your spot today, and be sure to access recordings and resources from previous sessions in the meantime! 🔗 https://bit.ly/44mTYjB

08/06/2026

INP is hiring a Senior Grant Writer! This role is ideal for someone who loves translating mission into compelling proposals and helping secure the resources that power leadership development across the country.

If you or someone in your network is passionate about fueling a thriving social sector and skilled at crafting high-impact narratives that galvanize support, we would love to hear from you. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/4fPtqNe or share widely across your network!