Insights from original research with nonprofit managers and leaders
Fall-Winter 2025
Stop the Silent Erosion of Your Mission.
95% of nonprofit leaders say manager capability is vital to success, yet 75% admit their new managers aren't prepared.Download our report and learn how under-supporting your people managers is quietly eroding mission outcomes.
Brought to you by Partners On Purpose
Brenna Holmes Advisory Consulting, Katy Jordan Consulting,
and Incubate Consulting
Download the report today!
Start transforming your "accidental managers" into intentional leaders today.
The Report through two lenses
For Executive Leaders & Boards
Audit Your Systems: Quantify the hidden costs of "ad-hoc" manager support.Operationalize Development: Build a structured roadmap that prioritizes leadership competencies.
For New & Mid-Level Managers
Identify Growth Gaps: Validate that your challenges are systemic, not personal failures.Advocate for Resources: Use evidence-based data to request 1:1 coaching or development plans.
What’s at Stake
While technical expertise is often the reason for promotion, only 8% of managers receive formal training for their new leadership responsibilities.
Financial Impact: Unengaged employees cost the U.S. economy an estimated $1.9 trillion in lost productivity annually.Retention Risk: 60% of new managers fail within their first 24 months without proper support.
Most new managers get thrown into roles with a complete lack of formal training... we must teach management as a distinct skillset
Start transforming your "accidental managers" into intentional leaders today.
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