Leadership at Every Level

In this issue of Initiatives, we invite you to join us in looking at leadership through different perspectives in hopes of sparking new ideas or simply encouraging a few moments of reflection on the potential roles we could all be playing.
The Beginner's Mind

“In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few.” - Shunryu Suzuki. What role can openness, humility, and creativity play, today, in bringing about deep social change?
Change in a New Economy

Is today's economy a "game changer"? For many of our long held assumptions and accepted norms - there is no light at the end of the tunnel. New ideas, priorities and leadership are certainly needed, yet by redefining "resources" and looking at past solutions from a new angle, we may not need to completely reinvent the wheel to create opportunity from turmoil.
Staying Strategic in the Face of Uncertainty

The past few weeks, days and even hours have brought turmoil and uncertainty front and center. TPI focuses on how the nonprofit world is bracing itself as demand for basic human needs assistance rises.
The Power of Small Gifts

TPI firmly believes that there are many situations where small is better. What are the advantages of small gifts and what makes a small gift effective?