Nonprofit news from around the web: July 17 – 21, 2023

Hiring for diversity? 10 takeaways from the Supreme Court’s affirmative-action ruling 
Some worry that ripple effects from the landmark higher-education decision could blunt the momentum of diversity hiring and workplace programs for all nonprofits. 

5 strategies to spark brand leadership at your nonprofit 
Brand Leadership is “from within” leadership, and for branding, marketing, and everything else to be effective. When done well, it’s a potent human-first driver of excellence, particularly at nonprofits where internal harmony and external reputation are essential. Here are five strategies to activate and sustain brand leadership in your organization. 

Nonprofits balance on a shaky financial highwire 
Nonprofits demonstrated strong economic value during the first quarter of 2023, even as they experienced historic declines in charitable giving. This paradox celebrates the resilience of nonprofits, but how long can they balance as the philanthropic tightrope under their feet begins to fray? 

5 key traits of effective nonprofit leaders 
If you are currently in a nonprofit leadership role or hoping to attain one, these five key traits should be on your radar. If you have them, nurture them. And if you don’t have them yet, work to develop them, because these traits can be the difference between thriving and surviving in a leadership role.