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Formerly known as Nonprofit "U", the Nonprofit Utopia podcast is an extension of the ideal community for emerging nonprofit leaders. We use our podcast as an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. Topics include nonprofit management, community development, capacity building and organizational development.

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?…Construction of the Obama Presidential Library itself is estimated to cost around $600 million, and could result in the creation of an estimated 1,900 permanent jobs. Surrounding neighborhoods could see $30 million in new food... more

Join Amalia NietoGomez, the Executive Director of the Alliance of the SouthEast for a lively discussion about strategies the organization is using to build safe, healthy communities and to ensure that new developments benefit local... more

The UIC Certificate for Nonprofit Management (CNM) program is the longest running 100% online nonprofit management program in the country, and serves students around the world. Students going through the program have managed... more

Have you ever been hired to lead a nonprofit organization and wished that someone had written a book to help you navigate the landmines? Joan Garry just wrote that book, and she will be a guest on Nonprofit ?U?. Joan will share... more

As the resources for social services become more competitive, grant makers are looking to invest in programs that provide the maximum impact at a reasonable cost. This often means funding programs that have demonstrated success that... more

Join Victor B. Dickson, the President and CEO of the Safer Foundation and me for a lively discussion. Victor will talk about the issues surrounding reentry, and the work the Safer Foundation is doing to help foster safer communities. Safer... more

Join David Pendleton, the Executive Director of The Door of Hope Rescue Mission and me for a lively discussion. David will talk about the Mission's work and share lessons learned in delivering faith-based services to homeless men... more

Being a member of the board of directors for a nonprofit organization is not to be taken lightly. There are a number of responsibilities, including maintaining compliance with regulators and funders. On top of that, the political climate... more

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. came to North Lawndale in 1966 to launch a fight for fair housing. Fast forward to 2017, what has changed? Join Valerie F. Leonard as she examines the issues that brought Dr. King to North Lawndale in 1966,... more

What does 2017 hold for nonprofit organizations? Join Valerie F. Leonard as she shares forecasts from national organizations and experts based on emerging trends in the nonprofit sector. She will also share results of her own survey of... more

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