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NPQ’s Leading Edge Membership

Essential Nonprofit Leadership Insights, Built for You

Nonprofit leadership is hard. The challenges you face—constant fundraising, burnout, management and power challenges, polarized politics, and resource scarcity—are immense. That’s why we created the Leading Edge Membership: to provide the tools, knowledge, and community we all need to meet this moment with courage and clarity.

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What You’ll Learn

Organizational Sustainability Starts With Equity-Centered Leadership

Healthy, sustainable social justice organizations don’t happen by accident. They’re built through intentional, justice-centered management practices that empower leaders and teams to thrive. A Leading Edge Membership equips you with the knowledge and tools to address the core functions of nonprofit leadership, including:

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Fundraising

Build sustainable revenue strategies in polarized climates.

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Leadership Innovation

Develop transformative approaches to leading with equity.

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Equitable Management

Foster workplaces that prioritize inclusion and justice.

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Nonprofit Power Dynamics

Understand and address inequities in organizational structures.

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Strategic Planning

Chart a clear path forward, even in uncertain times.

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Board Governance

Build effective, equitable boards that align with your mission.

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Finance and Accounting

Master the financial tools to steward resources responsibly.

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Social Justice Practices

Embed justice and equity into every aspect of your work.

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Technology

Embed justice and equity into every aspect of your work.

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Board Governance

Build effective, equitable boards that align with your mission.

Justice-centered leadership is the foundation for building the organizations our movements need. this membership ensures you have access to the critical training and resources to lead effectively in this rapidly changing landscape.

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Why Join?

At Nonprofit Quarterly, We Don’t Just Report On Nonprofit Leadership—We Live It.

As a multiracial, multigenerational nonprofit ourselves, we understand the leadership and organizational pressures you face. We face them too. That’s why we’re centralizing essential insights to build our collective ability to keep having impact. This includes:

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Curated Expertise

We’ve sought out leaders in the field, paid them for their time and labor, and created leadership learning that centers justice and equity.

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Solutions You Can Trust

Each session is designed to provide practical, on-the-ground equity-centered tactics you won’t find elsewhere.

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Accessible and Affordable

$199 unlocks a year of learning worth over $2,500—because we believe in supporting nonprofit leaders, not overburdening them.

How to Buy

NPQ’s Leading Edge Membership

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Annual Membership

$199/Year

Includes access to all of our archived and upcoming digital content for one easy annual payment of $199.

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Monthly Membership

$19/Month

Includes access to all of our archived and upcoming digital content for a low monthly payment of $19.

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6 month commitment required.

How We Help

Commitment to Accessibility

As a fellow nonprofit, we understand the reality of budgetary constraints. We believe leadership learning and development should never be out of reach, which is why we are committed to removing barriers for under-resourced organizations:

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Support Through Funders

If your organization has a donor or funder who could invest in your leadership growth, we’re here to help. We can work with them to purchase a Leading Edge Membership on your behalf—or even on behalf of all their grantees.

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Scholarship Fund

We are actively fundraising for philanthropic support to create a scholarship fund for nonprofits with budgets under $1M, those led by historically underserved communities, and organizations based in rural areas.

We are determined to ensure that every leader—regardless of budget—has access to the tools and community they need to thrive.

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The Future of Leadership is Equity-Centered

Our sector’s challenges—climate crises, racial injustice, wealth gaps, political instability—require leaders equipped to build resilient, justice-driven organizations. The Leading Edge Membership offers the tools and community you need to meet these challenges head-on.

Join us today and ensure your organization is ready to make the impact our future demands.

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