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Greetings, readers!

This week’s Leadership newsletter comes as we at NPQ take a couple of weeks to recalibrate and strengthen our infrastructure to build power in 2025. We want to be prepared for the perils and possibilities ahead as the nonprofit sector is pulled into the chaos and potential punishment that has characterized much of the Trump administration’s policies so far—at least where our sector is concerned.

First, if the old saying that crisis creates opportunity is true, then there is a lot of opportunity in the current moment ([link removed]) . Next, Kim Tran reflects on how “passing the mic” ([link removed]) to under-represented populations and people doesn’t always mean genuine sharing of power and access. Then, our own Steve Dubb examines how foundations can align assets with mission ([link removed]) in three case studies.

Finally, another reminder to check out—and contribute to—our new fundraising advice column, “Ask Rhea,” ([link removed]) featuring fundraising whiz Rhea Wong. If you have questions for Rhea, you can submit them here ([link removed]) .

As always, thanks so much for reading. Please feel free to email me with tips, pitches, and feedback at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

Yours truly,
Isaiah Thompson
Leadership Editor, NPQ
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From Opposition to Opportunity: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Show Up Today ([link removed])
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By Harry Harding
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Stop Passing the Mic: Exploring Contradictions in Power Sharing ([link removed])
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By Kim Tran
“Passing the mic is at best a first step in building a transformative politics that is rooted in an understanding of interdependence and collective power.” Read more… ([link removed])

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Pathways to Alignment of Assets with Mission: Three Foundations’ Journeys ([link removed])
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By Steve Dubb
When a foundation pursues mission alignment in its investing over time, “…your sight becomes sharpened with what you’re doing.” Read more… ([link removed])

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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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