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Greetings, readers.

As I sat down to write this week’s Leadership newsletter, I found myself listening to John Coltrane’s masterpiece album, A Love Supreme ([link removed]) . The album, inspired by Coltrane’s struggles and hard-won achievements in overcoming personal adversity, begins with a track called “Acknowledgement.” In these perilous times, I guess “acknowledgement” is as good a place as any when unsure where else to start—to return anew, again, to confront the adversity we face.

This week’s Leadership newsletter is a grab bag. First, a piece of news: Idealist and VolunteerMatch, the two leading nonprofit volunteer recruitment platforms, have announced a merger ([link removed]) that is sure to have an impact—let’s hope a good one—on modern nonprofit volunteer recruitment. Next, Elana Mainer looks at how Washington residents protected schools, childcare, and other causes by taxing the rich ([link removed]) . Then, Christine Carrig and Aurélie Athan explain how parents can be better supported in our society ([link removed]) . Finally, we invite you to attend our upcoming webinar, “Advocacy in a Second Trump Administration: A Practical Guide for Leaders on Defending Progress and Advancing Justice.”
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As always, the Leadership desk loves to hear from you. The door is always open to pitches. Email me at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .
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Idealist and VolunteerMatch to Merge ([link removed])
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By Isaiah Thompson
“The merger is sure to impact the landscape of nonprofit volunteer recruitment.” Read more… ([link removed])

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2025 Small Nonprofits Big Impact | Talent Challenges and Opportunities Report ([link removed])
Read the complimentary report that shares current compensation data for key positions, identifies significant hiring and retention trends, and explores the impact of social and governmental challenges on smaller nonprofits.
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How to Win, Together: Lessons from Organizing in Rural Washington State ([link removed])
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By Elana Mainer
“We’ve put the knowledge of our rural neighbors at the center of our strategy. And in the 2024 election, we won something extraordinary.” Read more… ([link removed])

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Personalized Benefits Boost Recruitment & Retention ([link removed])
Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County faced challenges with healthcare benefits, but by implementing an HRA with Take Command, they achieved 100% employee participation, improving retention and fostering a more diverse workforce.
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Parents Are in Crisis: A Developmental Framework Can Offer Support ([link removed])
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By Christine Carrig, MSEd and Aurélie Athan, PhD
“Underpinning the lack of meaningful support for parents is a fundamental lack of understanding of the developmental transition to parenthood.” Read more… ([link removed])

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Advocacy in a Second Trump Administration: A Practical Guide for Leaders on Defending Progress and Advancing Justice ([link removed])
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As we move into 2025, one of the most pressing questions nonprofit leaders and philanthropists may have is: What does advocacy look like under a second Trump administration? In this webinar, we navigate this fraught question and discuss preparing to advocate on the executive, judicial, and legislative fronts, address the likely immediate threats and how organizations can respond to them within 501c3 compliance regulations, and share practical guidance for nonprofit and philanthropic leaders on how to defend progress already won and advance where possible. Join us on Thursday, February 20, at 2:00 pm ET. Register here… ([link removed])

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