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As we wrap up 2025, it feels like the perfect moment to pause and reflect.

This year stretched every leader I know from staff transitions, funding dips, and the nonstop pace of change

So before we sprint into 2026 planning mode, let’s take a breath and look back at what actually worked.

I asked four incredible nonprofit leaders one simple question:

“What’s your #1 best strategy to build trust and morale during times of disruption?”

Their answers? Honest. Practical. Grounded.

They also cost nothing to implement but the payout is enormous.

You’ve heard the saying, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

Well… one of my clients proved it.

By focusing on building a high-trust culture, they didn’t just meet their $20M fundraising goal…they hit it two months early.

That’s the power of trust in motion.

Marcia Beckner helps nonprofit executives lead with confidence and create healthy, thriving workplace cultures, especially during times of growth and change.

After nearly 20 years in the nonprofit sector, she’s seen far too many talented, hard-working leaders burn out and walk away.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Nonprofit CEO SPARK is your invitation to pause, pivot, and reignite your energy so you can lead with clarity, courage, and balance.

Feeling exhausted and on the edge of burnout?

Grab my free guide - 4 Strategies for Nonprofit CEOs to Reduce Burnout, Unify Your Team & Build a Culture That Lasts. Go to https://culturecares.com/guide.

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If you know another nonprofit leader who could use this support, please pass it along. And if you’d ever like to connect directly, you can reach me at https://culturecares.com.