This column explores the heroic leadership myth and its costs: burnout, stalled teams, board dependency, and organizational fragility. It reframes resilience as an institutional design challenge—not a test of executive endurance—and guides boards and funders to reward real sustainability.

This column provides timely, research-driven analysis from democracy experts on why protecting American democracy requires protecting civil society, and how nonprofits can navigate this moment, stand in solidarity together, and continue our mission-oriented work.

This column lifts up hope and bright spots during difficult times—the forward movement and tangible signs of progress toward a democracy that enables all people to thrive.

Through personal reflections from her leadership journey and stories shared by nonprofit leaders across the field, Nineequa Blanding examines what it takes to sustain ourselves, our organizations, and our communities—and how bite-sized practices can spark ripple effects beyond our imagination.

Inside the States explores the policy dynamics unfolding under state capitol domes. Blending emerging trends, behind-the-scenes context, and stories of cross-sector collaboration, this column equips nonprofit leaders to engage strategically at the state level, where so much of our civic future is being decided.

A hyperlocal view from a blue city in a red state as nonprofits navigate the retreat of the federal government.

What are the unseen mechanics, inherited myths, and emerging possibilities within philanthropy and wealth work? Informed by real-world practices across movements, funders, and resource leaders, this column examines how resources flow—or don’t—through our social change ecosystems, and how communities are building alternative models of trust and accountability.

This column explores how philanthropy is being reshaped in this moment of crisis and opportunity. Drawing on questions from the field and her own professional insights, Dimple Abichandani unpacks the patterns redefining this sector—and the practices funders must embrace to meet the moment.

Welcome to “Ask a Nonprofit Expert,” our sector’s go-to advice column for the toughest nonprofit challenges. Read personalized advice from seasoned field leaders who have built thriving, equitable, justice-centered organizations. 

As a special benefit, our Leading Edge members can submit anonymous questions. We’ll publish answers to common questions to strengthen our entire community’s capacity. 

Ask Rhea! is a monthly fundraising advice column for nonprofit sector leaders, boards, and workers struggling to make their work sustainable. Rhea Wong is a fundraising expert, professional coach, the author of Get That Money, Honey!, and host of the Nonprofit Lowdown podcast. 

Since 2019, Economy Remix at NPQ, authored by senior editor of economic justice Steve Dubb, has highlighted community-based democratic economic practices, while also demystifying mainstream practices. In this column, you’ll learn about everything from public banking to community land trusts to employee ownership, and more.

Gathering in Support of Democracy is a column exploring the essential connections between gathering, community, and democracy building. Because a strong democracy requires strong connections—and also, strong friendships. Venu Gupta is the CEO and founder of Solidarity Futures. She has been energized by the power of collective action since high school.