Balancing a Heart for Service with a Head for Strategy
Danette O’Connell, Founder of The Nonprofit Cooperative
A heart for service starts a mission, but a head for strategy is what allows it to thrive. Leading with both doesn’t mean choosing between compassion and professionalism. It means choosing to build a resilient organization so you can keep showing up for those who need you.
Join us live for Face to Face on June 18, 2026, at 2 PM ET with Danette O’Connell, Founder of The Nonprofit Cooperative. Drawing on 20 years of experience working alongside mission-driven leaders, Danette will provide guidance on leading your nonprofit into a sustainable social enterprise.
You’ll Learn How To:
Cultivate a Sustainable Vision: Shift your leadership perspective to grow your reach without losing your heart for service.
Steward your Mission: Align your team’s workflow with a vision, creating a culture where your team is empowered — not exhausted — by your goals.
Invest in the Core: Reimagine overhead as a vital investment in the long-term health and scale of your community impact.
Meet this episode's expert guest: Danette O’Connell
Founder of The Nonprofit Cooperative
Danette O’Connell is the Founder and Executive Director of The Nonprofit Cooperative and The Nonprofit Collective Foundation, organizations dedicated to strengthening grassroots nonprofits through free resources, education, partnerships, and funding opportunities. Through her leadership, over 9,000 nonprofits across the United States gain access to expert training, strategic connections, and capacity-building support designed to help them grow and increase their impact. Danette is passionate about building collaborative ecosystems where nonprofits, businesses, and philanthropic partners work together to advance missions and create stronger communities.
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