Season 4, Episode 7

Investing in Nonprofit Leaders with Yolanda Coentro

What role do leaders play in the success of nonprofits and how can donors better  support effective nonprofit leaders? Phil and Grace chat with Yolanda Coentro, president and CEO of the Institute for Nonprofit Practice about her own journey to leadership and the unique set of challenges that nonprofit leaders face. They also discuss funding dynamics that prioritize programs over people, burnout, and the role of identity as a leader.

Guest Info:
Yolanda Coentro is the President and CEO of the Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP), working to equip social impact leaders across the country with the skills, resources, networks, and confidence they need to boldly advance their organizations and missions, creating a more equitable future for all.

Credits:
Podcast Production: Rococo Punch
Music: APM Music
Artwork: Jay Kustka

Resources:
Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP)
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Fund the People
CEP’s State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to Know
Find CEP’s reports on grantmaker responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and greater focus on racial equity here.
Trust-Based Philanthropy Project

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