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Greg Berman, co-editor of Vital City, is a former director of the Center for Justice Innovation (formerly the Center for Court Innovation). This essay is adapted from his new book, "The Nonprofit Crisis: Leadership Through the Culture Wars."

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The Case for Softer Leadership With Young Staff

In this age of rank-and-file unrest, nonprofit leaders must bridge differences of class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, and more, says a former executive. 

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Leaders Must Confront Declining Trust in the Nonprofit World — Before It’s Too Late

Recent surveys show people are increasingly skeptical of nonprofits’ role and effectiveness — a perception that is reinforced by critiques from activists on the left and right. Halting this trend is critical but will require a willingness to ask hard questions and change some long-held practices.