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As a nonprofit leader, here’s why I practice the ‘Joy at Missing Out’
As a nonprofit leader, here’s why I practice the ‘Joy at Missing Out’

I used to love being “on the scene.” I wanted to go to every New York City nonprofit professional meeting, conference, gala – both to see and be seen.

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Covid-19, Economic Mobility, Foundation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership Learning, New York City Leadership, Nonprofit Leaders, Nonprofit Sector, NYN Media, Philanthropic Sector, Philanthropy, Post Covid, Racial Equity, Robert Sterling Clark, Social Justice, Trust-Based PhilanthropyLisa Pilar CowanNew York City nonprofit professional, nonprofit leader, NYN Media, JAMO, post covid, Joy At Seeing Others Move Up, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, nonrofit, nonprofit work, nonprofitComment
What Disney's "Keys to the Kingdom" Tour Taught Me About Nonprofit Operations
What Disney's "Keys to the Kingdom" Tour Taught Me About Nonprofit Operations

Sometimes it's our time away from the office that can illuminate important lessons about the world of work.

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BIPOC Leadership, Burnout, Economic Mobility, Foundation, Hybrid Work, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership Learning, Liberatory Leadership, New York City Leadership, Nonprofit Leaders, Nonprofit Sector, NYC, Philanthropic Sector, Philanthropy, Racial Equity, Robert Sterling Clark, Social Justice, Trust-Based PhilanthropyPhilip Liimportant lessons, office, behind the scenes, nonprofit operations, nonprofit leadership, nonprofit work, nonprofit, philanthropic sector, philanthropy, Trust-Based Philanthropy, Foundation, Robert Sterling Clark FoundationComment
Opinion: Why nonprofit leaders should discuss past mistakes as 2023 gets underway
Opinion: Why nonprofit leaders should discuss past mistakes as 2023 gets underway

A new year brings opportunity for worthwhile discussions and there is tremendous relief that comes with chatting about our setbacks and being our true selves when seeking solutions.

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BIPOC Leadership, Economic Mobility, Foundation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Leadership Learning, New York City Leadership, Nonprofit Leaders, Nonprofit Sector, NYC, NYN Media, Philanthropic Sector, Philanthropy, Racial Equity, Robert Sterling Clark, Social Justice, Trust-Based PhilanthropyLisa Pilar Cowannonprofit leadership, nonprofit work, nonprofit, new year, New York City, philanthropy, purpose, power, philanthropic sector, Trust-Based Philanthropy, NYN Media, opportunity, Robert Sterling Clark FoundationComment
Finding the joy in social change
Finding the joy in social change

“I arise in the morning torn between a desire to save the world and a desire to savor the world. That makes it hard to plan the day." – E.E. Cummings.

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NYN Media, Philanthropic Sector, Philanthropy, Racial Equity, Robert Sterling Clark, Social Justice, Trust-Based Philanthropy, Economic Mobility, Foundation, Leadership, Leadership Learning, Liberatory Leadership, New York City Leadership, Nonprofit Leaders, Nonprofit SectorLisa Pilar Cowansocial and systems-level change work, social change, social justice, Social Network Analysis, social impact, NYN Media, balance, challenges, fulfillment, nonprofit work, nonprofit, nonprofit leadershipComment