{"id":597251,"date":"2025-01-18T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-18T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joangarry.com\/?post_type=podcast&p=597251"},"modified":"2025-02-02T18:20:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T23:20:25","slug":"5-strategies-leading-nonprofits-2025","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/joangarry.com\/podcast\/5-strategies-leading-nonprofits-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep 220: 5 Strategies for Leading Nonprofits in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this solo episode of Nonprofits Are Messy<\/em>, I take the mic to share my thoughts on what promises to be a turbulent year for nonprofit leaders. As we face uncertainty together, I outline five strategies designed to help you lead with confidence, adaptability, and purpose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These aren\u2019t just tips\u2014they\u2019re the same strategies I\u2019ve relied on throughout my own career, and I\u2019m betting they\u2019ll serve you well too. I believe in the nonprofit sector. And I believe in you as a leader. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

KEY TAKEAWAYS:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EDUCATE YOURSELF<\/strong>
<\/strong>As leaders, we can\u2019t afford to stay in our organizational bubble. I encourage you to dive into what I call the \u201cthird bubble\u201d\u2014the nonprofit sector as a whole. Learn the trends, follow key legislation like H.R. 9495, and stay informed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHIFT THE MINDSET OF YOUR BOARD<\/strong>
<\/strong>Most boards live at the fiduciary level, managing risk and avoiding mistakes. But that\u2019s not where innovation happens. I challenge you to push your board to embrace adaptability, pilot new ideas, and lean into the innovative spirit that inspired your organization\u2019s founding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GET COMFORTABLE LIVING IN A NON-BINARY WORLD<\/strong>
<\/strong>Ambiguity and multiple truths are everywhere, especially in today\u2019s polarized world. This year, it\u2019s critical to embrace the gray areas and have meaningful conversations, even with those who don\u2019t share your views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMBRACE COMMUNITY<\/strong>
<\/strong>Leadership can be lonely, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. Find your community\u2014whether it\u2019s your team, your sector, or a broader nonprofit network. Lean on them, learn from them, and let them fuel your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INVEST IN YOURSELF<\/strong>
<\/strong>I can\u2019t stress this enough: taking care of yourself is a leadership imperative. Find balance, delegate what doesn\u2019t belong on your plate, and make professional development a priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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