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ResearchOrganizational Development
20 min read
March 2026

6 Evidence-Based Practices to Retain Nonprofit Talent and Reduce Turnover

High turnover undermines mission impact. Drawing from research and field experience, we identify six evidence-based practices that nonprofit leaders can implement to retain their most valuable asset — their people.

Drew Giddings
Drew Giddings
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GuideOrganizational Development
18 min read
February 18, 2026

Nonprofit Capacity Building: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Do It Right

The definitive guide to nonprofit capacity building — covering the eight key areas, a practical five-step framework, where to find grants, how to measure outcomes, and why an equity-centered approach produces better results.

Drew Giddings
Drew Giddings
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ArticleOrganizational Development
11 min read
January 15, 2026

Retaining Nonprofit Talent: Six Practices That Actually Work

High turnover undermines mission impact. Drawing from research and field experience, we identify six evidence-based practices that nonprofit leaders can implement to retain their most valuable asset—their people.

Drew Giddings
Drew Giddings
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