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Greetings, readers. I won’t mince words. It’s chaos out there, and the worst kind: the kind that results in human suffering, when critical services are denied, defunded, stigmatized, hunted, and yanked—illegally, our sector alleges ([link removed]) —after having been authorized by the US Congress, the voice of the people.

This week’s Leadership newsletter theme is “Resolution”—a return to the John Coltrane masterpiece A Love Supreme, of which “Resolution” is the second of four tracks. (That gives us two more newsletters to cover the album!)

With resolution, we continue. And I cannot tell you how excited I am to introduce this week’s offerings.

First, we introduce a new fundraising advice column, Ask Rhea ([link removed]) , in which fundraising whiz, podcaster, consultant, incubator host, and all-around wise woman Rhea Wong ([link removed]) will answer your fundraising questions. Then, we introduce a brand-new three-part series by consultant, multi-time NPQ webinar host, and thinker Ananda Valenzuela, about reimagining and liberating the nonprofit board ([link removed]) from its sometimes-dubious traditions. Plus, a whole piece on the imminent fight over tax issues for nonprofits in 2025 ([link removed]) , by Ted Siefer. Finally, we invite you to attend our upcoming and ever-so-timely webinar, “Advocacy in a Second Trump Administration: A Practical Guide for Leaders on Defending Progress and Advancing Justice
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I’m straight-up out of breath.

Thanks always for reading, please hang in there everyone—thanks for your good work! And please hit me up with pitches, tips, general fellowship at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

Isaiah Thompson
Leadership Editor, NPQ
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NPQ’s new fundraising advice column, Ask Rhea ([link removed])
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By Rhea Wong
“I’m here to support you in a job that can feel overwhelming, underappreciated, and just plain confusing.” Read more… ([link removed])

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USC Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management ([link removed])
Acquire the leadership skills you need to succeed from scholars and practitioners in a diverse, innovative nonprofit community. At the University of Southern California graduates are changing lives and redefining what is possible.
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Reimagining Boards ([link removed])
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By Ananda Valenzuela
“A more liberatory future is possible, one in which nonprofit leaders and boards work together more equitably, effectively, and impactfully.” Read more… ([link removed])

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Tips to Strengthen Donor Retention ([link removed])
Nonprofit leaders can boost donor retention with actionable strategies like data-driven insights, personalized outreach, and multi-channel communication. Download this resource for practical engagement approaches.
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Nonprofits Prepare for a Fight over Tax Policies ([link removed])
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By Ted Siefer
“How will nonprofits navigate potential upcoming 'tax reform' that could undermine the sector’s very foundations?” Read more… ([link removed])

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Join the Racial Equity Dialogue ([link removed])
Attend the Racial Equity Builders Dialogue 2025 in San Juan, PR. Reflect, collaborate, and take action to strengthen racial equity across the Americas.
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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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How can your nonprofit or philanthropy defend justice and advance mission-driven work effectively and legally in the second Trump administration? This timely NPQ briefing will give you essential, actionable insights from two renowned changemakers:
* Keith Thirion of Alliance for Justice, a leading authority on nonprofit advocacy law.
* Demetria McCain of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, a distinguished leader in equity-focused policy.

You’ll receive insights into anticipated threats to grassroots priorities; expert guidance on compliant, impactful advocacy; actionable strategies to protect and advance your mission; and tactical approaches to respond to policy challenges and mobilize stakeholders and resources. Take advantage of discounted registration until February 14, and join us on Thursday, February 20, at 2:00 pm ET. Register here… ([link removed])

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