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International education development is at an inflection point, and the leadership the sector has long relied on is no longer enough. Drawing on candid interviews with ten senior leaders across bilateral agencies, multilaterals, INGOs, and philanthropy, including the Global Partnership for Education, Google.org, and Enabel, Doris Mwikali makes the case for a leadership grounded in strategic foresight, a values-driven culture, bold partnerships, and systems thinking. Drawing on her experience as a lawyer and global policy professional at UNICEF, UNESCO, and the IFRC, Doris offers a framework that is both empirically rigorous and designed for practitioners navigating the field today.
Designed as an experiential leadership lab, the Executive Certificate in Philanthropic Leadership provides a stimulating and supportive climate for reimagining philanthropy today.
The program strengthens the leadership capacity of philanthropic practitioners working in private foundations, community foundations, corporate foundations, government agencies, donor advised funds, and philanthropy infrastructure organizations. The Certificate gives philanthropic leaders the opportunity to learn about groundbreaking strategies being used by funders large and small, local and global, and to think more broadly about the unique role philanthropy is called to play in our societies.
Learn more about the Philanthropy Certificate here and view our recent information session here.
Details on how to apply can be found here. We only have a few seats left and we will accept applicants on a rolling basis.
Rural community organizing is distinct from that of other areas. Organizers there have different organizing tactics and practices than those in urban or suburban areas. This research, based on qualitative interviews with organizers working in rural areas, examines what makes rural civic engagement efforts succeed and how they are unique. The accompanying toolkit offers approaches to relational organizing, community partnership-building, and creating pathways for residents to be change agents within their own communities.
Philanthropic leader and recent Waldemar A. Nielsen Philanthropy Fellow, Judy Belk, shares her experience and those of other nonprofit leaders on leading when scared.
Judy asks readers to consider,“what am I scared of?,” and take steps to lead with purpose in the face of challenging circumstances. Rooted in lived experiences, Judy offers tips on overcoming your fears and embracing your courage mojo.
“Now, I look for opportunities to be bold and unafraid in big and small ways. My gut still does a flip, but I find that the more I use my courage muscle, the less scared I am.“
