Good360, a nonprofit based in Alexandria, Va., is working with Global Empowerment Mission and other agencies to send supplies to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, which was the strongest storm to hit the island in 174 years. Good360 has coordinated logistics to ensure rapid deployment once local authorities grant approval, while also accepting donations to fund ongoing relief and recovery.

The LiTEArary Society, founded by Rania Zuri in West Virginia, is a youth-led nonprofit dedicated to promoting literacy among preschool children by distributing new picture books and reading with them. Since its inception about five years ago, the organization has grown to thousands of volunteers and donated over $1 million worth of books to more than 91,000 children. With chapters in all 50 states and an expanding international presence, the LiTEArary Society continues to address 'book deserts' and foster a love of reading in communities where books are hard to access.

Poor vision among leaders can prevent them from recognizing how managers are treating employees, which may lead to organizational problems such as eroded confidence and a lack of prompt, aligned action, says S. Chris Edmonds, an executive consultant with The Purposeful Culture Group. Edmonds highlights the importance of proactive observation and feedback systems, sharing an example of a client who uses a simple online feedback form to stay informed about employee and customer experiences.

Giving feedback requires courage, especially if the input is negative, since no one wants to get a defensive response, writes Shari Harley, founder and president of Candid Culture, who recommends putting people at ease by asking for feedback, defining what type it should be, thanking them for giving it and deferring any response to negative feedback for later. "You're not being dismissive; you're ensuring your emotions don't take over. If you want to have a second conversation, have it within a week," Harley advises.

Governance refinement planning offers nonprofit boards a structured approach to evolving from hands-on management to strategic governance, writes Tracy Vanderneck, president of Phil-Com. GRP acts as a blueprint, ensuring that as organizations mature, their boards are prepared to shift focus, delegate operational tasks and maintain effective oversight aligned with the organization's mission and changing needs.