Angels Over Sandpoint, a nonprofit in Idaho, has continued its Back 2 School program despite financial setbacks, preparing to provide 1,100 children with backpacks and school supplies. The organization, which has helped thousands of children since 2002, faced a challenging year after being denied two grants and canceling a major event, but community support has enabled the program to continue.

Girls on the Run Oklahoma, a nonprofit organization, is helping young girls build confidence and essential life skills through a 10-week program that combines physical and mental training. The program is inclusive, accommodating girls of all abilities, and culminates in a 5K run that participants can complete in their own way.

Managers and coaches in professional sports have shorter tenures than your average CEO, but according to McKinsey research, many of them have found the formula for building high-performing teams by establishing a culture of high standards, choosing members with diverse skills, codifying how work gets done and working to boost team confidence and abilities. "The great teams that I have been on, it's all about trust and accountability, with everyone working toward a common goal," former Notre Dame volleyball player Ella Sandt told McKinsey researchers.

As hiring budgets tighten, the concept of "emotional salary" is gaining traction as a key factor in employee retention and satisfaction. Emotional salary encompasses non-monetary aspects of a job, such as recognition, flexibility, career development and a sense of belonging. Up to 70% of employees decline job offers due to poor culture, and many leave for similar reasons, according to Dayforce data. Prioritizing emotional salary components like recognition and connection can help companies retain top talent and reduce turnover.

Nonprofits can enhance fundraising by engaging American expatriates, who are often philanthropic due to values and double taxation, writes Wayne Elsey, the founder and CEO of Elsey Enterprises. Nonprofits can collaborate with American clubs and "friends of" groups abroad to create global donor-advised funds and organize joint events, Elsey writes.

Lisa Kaminski has been appointed executive director of United Way of Cayuga County in New York. Kaminski brings more than a decade of nonprofit leadership experience, including 27 years with Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, where she expanded youth programming and community partnerships.