Nonprofit Leadership Transitions: Four Ways Funders Can Support Leaders of Color

After many years of underrepresentation, more BIPOC leaders in top nonprofit leadership positions is a win for the social sector. But incoming leaders often lack critical support in their new roles. Losing those leaders now is a profound loss for the sector and threatens the progress made in recent years.  Fortunately, funders can help combat this systemic lack of support.

In this webinar, we’ll discuss four ways philanthropy can support proximate leaders during leadership transitions:

1. Lengthen the funding runway, providing flexible unrestricted grants
2. Build the visibility and platform of leaders and connect them to networks
3. Support peer exchange, mentorship, executive coaching, and leader wellbeing
4. Support targeted, self-directed capacity building for leaders, boards, and teams