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Case studies, guides and news on nonprofit capacity building, written by our consultants and team.
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NPB newsWhat The Nonprofit Builder Experience Is About For Me
A personal reflection on working with Nonprofit Builder, and what collective strength looks like in nonprofit capacity building.
GuidesThe Invisible Part of Being a Good Nonprofit Consultant: What Really Sets the Best Apart - and What Holds Others Back
Care and ethics set the best nonprofit consultants apart. The habits clients rarely see, and what holds other consultants back.
NPB newsThe Power of “Small Fixes”: Why Tiny Interventions Can Spark Transformational Change
Why small, targeted fixes often spark bigger change in nonprofits than large programmes, with real examples from Nonprofit Builder projects.
NPB newsWorking in a Distributed Multicultural Team: Reflections and Lessons
What working across time zones and cultures taught one team member about creativity, connection and being deliberate about diversity.
Consultant updatesWhen Boards Go Wrong
Highlighting some common problems and ways to deal with them – although the starting point must be that every situation is unique.
NPB newsThe Pleasures of Working at Nonprofit Builder
What it's like running operations and coordination at Nonprofit Builder, and how behind-the-scenes work helps nonprofits succeed.
NPB newsHow the Nonprofit Builder Works: Seven Key Elements
The 7 elements behind how Nonprofit Builder matches grantees with vetted consultants and keeps projects moving for funders and nonprofits.
Consultant updatesGovernance is Good for You
Governance can feel like paperwork. Cedric de Beer explains why good structures protect your mission and help nonprofits last.
NPB newsThe Smart Way to Fund Capacity Building
Community needs never wait, so capacity building gets pushed aside. How nonprofits can use flexible funding to invest in long-term strength.
NPB newsWhat Makes Nonprofit Builder’s Trainings Unique
How Nonprofit Builder trainings keep learning going after the session, with community follow-up and real-world practice for nonprofit teams.
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NPB newsFrom Abstract to Action: Introducing Our Nonprofit Capacity Development Catalog
Why we built the capacity development catalogue: turning capacity building into concrete projects nonprofit leaders can pick and start.
NPB newsBeyond Skills: Building Resilient Nonprofits Through Tailored Learning
How Nonprofit Builder adapts its training to participant feedback, so learning tracks the real challenges nonprofit teams face.
Capacity building series
New to capacity building?
Start with our 8-article guide for funders, from a first definition to measuring impact.