4 Resources Every Nonprofit Leader Needs (Ivan Canada)

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In episode #341 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Ivan Canada, President and CEO of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, shares the four essential resources every nonprofit leader needs to succeed: advocacy tools, legal compliance guidance, sustainable fundraising practices, and peer networking. Drawing on his extensive experience leading one of the state’s most trusted sector organizations, Ivan explains why each of these elements is vital to long-term organizational health and how leaders can apply them immediately. He offers practical advice for building advocacy confidence, avoiding compliance pitfalls, and fostering collaboration across diverse organizations. Listeners will gain actionable insights into how peer learning and shared leadership can strengthen both individual leaders and the sector as a whole.

"You can’t lead from isolation—connection is the foundation of effective leadership.”

ABOUT IVAN

Ivan Canada is thePresident and CEO of the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits, an organization dedicated to amplifying the collective voice of the state’s nonprofit sector. Under his leadership, the Center provides thousands of nonprofits with resources in advocacy, legal guidance, fundraising best practices, and peer learning opportunities. With a career spanning both nonprofit and corporate sectors, Ivan brings a unique perspective on how organizations can thrive through strategic collaboration and mission-centered leadership. Known for his inclusive leadership style and commitment to equity, Ivan works to ensure every North Carolina nonprofit has access to the knowledge and connections needed to fulfill its mission effectively.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

• The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker — Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Gathering-How-Meet-Matters/dp/1594634920)
• Learn more about the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits at https://www.ncnonprofits.org
• Ready for your next leadership opportunity? Visit Armstrong McGuire & Associates
• Explore the Mastermind Leadership Development Program, now accepting applications for 2026

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