“If our pluralistic system is to regain any measure of cohesion, leaders from various segments are going to have to come together in what I have called networks of responsibility to appraise and seek to resolve the larger problems of their community, region, nation or world.” – John Gardner
Diverse, effective and innovative leadership is essential for the nonprofit sector to deliver high-quality programs and services to communities in need. A new generation of leadership must understand how to operate and thrive in a dynamic and interconnected environment.
The Initiative for Nonprofit Talent and Leadership mobilizes cross-sector expertise and will attract, train, and sustain nonprofit leaders to address the complex challenges our society faces.
How We Got Started?
The Initiative for Nonprofit Talent and Leadership was launched during
the White House Forum on Nonprofit Leadership on November 15, 2011, where 200 nonprofit and philanthropic leaders developed
a blueprint of actionable goals and viable high-impact strategies to
strengthen leadership in the nonprofit sector.
Learn More.
The Initiative is an effort by a coalition of cross-sector leaders including American Express,
Annie E. Casey Foundation, Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and
Social Innovation, Center for Creative Leadership, Commongood Careers,
Corporation for National and Community Service, Public Allies, and Rudin
Family Foundations, among others.
Where We Go From Here
We need your voice to make this Initiative successful in advancing shared commitments to action. There are numerous ways for you to participate.
- Contribute to an online conversation that will further refine the goals and strategies to include indicators, milestones, and existing capacities to advance these goals. Log in to the forum using your existing Network for Good credentials or your Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn account.
- Watch the open webinars that were held in December on the topic or topics that most interest you.
- Engage your network to participate in this important conversation. Add your thoughts on Twitter using #NPLead and invite others to join the discussion.
This website will be updated frequently to track the progress of this collaborative initiative. We invite you to check back frequently for updates. For more information, email leadership@independentsector.org.
