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Ian M. Adair

@ianmadair.bsky.social
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I Help Build Successful Nonprofits | 4X Nonprofit CEO | Recognized Expert in Leadership Development, Management, and Employee Engagement | Author & Keynote Speaker linktr.ee/ianmadair

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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Thank you @nla1-org.bsky.social for allowing me the opportunity to facilitate a discussion on the burnout crisis happening in the #nonprofit sector today. I look forward to working with the ACNP community on how we can better support the mental health and wellbeing of our organizations!
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Study findings reveal a sector under growing strain since January 2025, with 73% of nonprofits reporting increased demand for services while also facing heightened financial instability, staffing challenges, burnout, and an atmosphere of fear and stress. www.councilofnonprofits.org/pressrelease...
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New Study Highlights Impact of Trump Administration Actions on Nonprofits
A new study released today by The Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) reveals that nonprofit leaders report unprecedented challenges since January 2025.
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
This #MemorialDay, we deeply honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness ensure the freedoms we enjoy today, and their legacy will never be forgotten.
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
I really enjoyed speaking at the AFP Global #ICON Conference. It is always the highlight of ICON to reconnect with long time sector friends. Shoutout to my co-presenter Jennifer Dotson for helping lead an impactful session on fundraiser burnout. The packed room spoke to the importance of the topic.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good @nonprofitorgs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The 2026 Recurring Donor Report explores data from more than 4,000 nonprofits and reveals: neonone.com/resources/gu... ✅ • How recurring giving grew from 2023 to 2025 • Recurring giving benchmarks for nonprofits • Insight into what motivates recurring donors
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Nearly 7 in 10 nonprofit employees say they'd consider leaving their jobs. A new Chronicle piece argues burnout isn't a personal failure — it's a leadership one, and offers four practical fixes. Read the full piece: phlnthrp.com/4tpxlVM
philanthropy.com
4 Practical Fixes for the Nonprofit Burnout Crisis
What nonprofit leaders can do to keep their best people from walking out the door.
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
I really enjoyed speaking at the AFP Global #ICON Conference. It is always the highlight of ICON to reconnect with long time sector friends. Shoutout to my co-presenter Jennifer Dotson for helping lead an impactful session on fundraiser burnout. The packed room spoke to the importance of the topic.
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
What a fantastic #AFPICON this year! I was fortunate to have a packed room session (huge thank you to everyone who attended) and made so many incredible connections. What a wonderful few days reconnecting with old friends and long time colleagues - exactly what I needed.
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Fast Company @fastcompany.com · 30/04/2026
Most senior leaders will readily admit they have no real thinking time in their workday. We rarely treat that confession as the red flag it is. f-st.co/qOh8HJA
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This is the missing third pillar of leadership excellence
Emotional recovery is not a wellness initiative. It is infrastructure.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Opinion: Nonprofits didn't develop their jargon problem in a vacuum — funders built the system that rewards it. phlnthrp.com/4d29uWd
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Foundations Created the Jargon Crisis. Here's How They Can Fix It.
Every touchpoint in the grant-making process — from letters of inquiry to progress reports — trains nonprofits to write in jargon. Funders have the power to change that pattern.
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
I’m always asked about donor involvement… and the answer is always, yes! Take your pick; surveys, testimonials, writing thank you notes, celebrating success with them, and lots more. #fundraising
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
What a fantastic #AFPICON this year! I was fortunate to have a packed room session (huge thank you to everyone who attended) and made so many incredible connections. What a wonderful few days reconnecting with old friends and long time colleagues - exactly what I needed.
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Heading to the AFP ICON Conference in San Diego. I'll be co-presenting a session with the amazing Jennifer Li Dotson on Monday, April 27 📅| 1:45pm–2:45pm📚| Breaking Burnout: Ethical Leadership and Mental Health in Fundraising. Come join us! #APFICON
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Looking forward to AFP ICON Conference in San Diego. I'll be co-presenting a session with the amazing Jennifer Li Dotson on Monday, April 27 📅 | 1:45pm–2:45pm📚| Breaking Burnout: Ethical Leadership and Mental Health in Fundraising. Come join us! #APFICON
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Heading to the AFP ICON Conference in San Diego. I'll be co-presenting a session with the amazing Jennifer Li Dotson on Monday, April 27 📅| 1:45pm–2:45pm📚| Breaking Burnout: Ethical Leadership and Mental Health in Fundraising. Come join us! #APFICON
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
I’m always asked about donor involvement… and the answer is always, yes! Take your pick; surveys, testimonials, writing thank you notes, celebrating success with them, and lots more. #fundraising
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Looking forward to AFP ICON Conference in San Diego. I'll be co-presenting a session with the amazing Jennifer Li Dotson on Monday, April 27 📅 | 1:45pm–2:45pm📚| Breaking Burnout: Ethical Leadership and Mental Health in Fundraising. Come join us! #APFICON
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Blockbuster Lawsuit Alert: Alaska’s AG is suing GoFundMe and 5 other tech platforms over unauthorized donation pages, reigniting the debate over how these platforms should interact with nonprofits trying to fundraise. phlnthrp.com/4sOuCoy
philanthropy.com
Lawsuits Against GoFundMe, PayPal Fire a Fundraising Warning Shot
Alaska has sued six tech platforms for creating unauthorized donation pages, reigniting a debate over efforts to “help” nonprofits raise money without their consent
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Opinion: Online giving platforms need fixes — but heavy-handed regulation could hurt the nonprofits that depend on them most. Here's a better path forward. phlnthrp.com/48LosOQhttps://phlnthr…
philanthropy.com
How to Fix Online Giving Platforms Without Cutting Off Donors
Three fundraising leaders argue the sector needs accountability standards for giving platforms — not legislation that could cut off billions in donations.
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Great #leaders understand they don’t need to become indispensable. They focus on making their impact undeniable. #LeadershipDevelopment
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
My three-tiered strategy to being #unforgettable. 1) Be kind. 2) Be present. 3) Repeat
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Fast Company @fastcompany.com · 30/03/2026
Until leaders rethink culture, skills, and workflows, even the best tools will fall flat. f-st.co/O9ix6kJ
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AI won't fix your company
Until leaders rethink culture, skills, and workflows, even the best tools will fall flat.
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Smart #leadership is giving autonomy and control to people who are great at what they do. Strong leadership is cultivating a safe environment for them to flourish. #LeadershipDevelopment
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Sometimes #leadership looks like stepping forward or stepping back. Sometimes it looks like listening longer. Sometimes it looks like absorbing pressure so others don’t have to. #LeadershipDevelopment
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Great graphic from Michelle Benson. People may not remember what you said. But they will certainly remember how you treated them. In leadership, kindness matters. #LeadershipDevelopment #kindness #BeKind
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
My three-tiered strategy to being #unforgettable. 1) Be kind. 2) Be present. 3) Repeat
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Smart #leadership is giving autonomy and control to people who are great at what they do. Strong leadership is cultivating a safe environment for them to flourish. #LeadershipDevelopment
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Great #leaders understand they don’t need to become indispensable. They focus on making their impact undeniable. #LeadershipDevelopment
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Great graphic from Michelle Benson. People may not remember what you said. But they will certainly remember how you treated them. In leadership, kindness matters. #LeadershipDevelopment #kindness #BeKind
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Are nonprofits and foundations disconnected? Only 33% of nonprofit leaders feel funders understand their challenges, while just 25% of foundation leaders say nonprofits grasp what they're facing. Our new survey reveals the gap. Read the story and download the report: phlnthrp.com/3MWdONE
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Sometimes #leadership looks like stepping forward or stepping back. Sometimes it looks like listening longer. Sometimes it looks like absorbing pressure so others don’t have to. #LeadershipDevelopment
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Great graphic from Michelle Benson. People may not remember what you said. But they will certainly remember how you treated them. In leadership, kindness matters. #LeadershipDevelopment #kindness #BeKind
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Nonprofit Tech for Good @nonprofitorgs.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2026: johnsoncenter.org/blog/11-tren... ✅
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11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2026
For this tenth edition of the report, we reflect on themes that have shaped our sector over the past decade, as well as new developments.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
As 2026 begins, the nonprofit job market is tighter, more competitive, and far less stable — even as demand for services keeps rising. phlnthrp.com/3OmA1Vb
philanthropy.com
How a Year of Funding Whiplash Reshaped the Nonprofit Work Force
Hiring plans collapsed, layoffs surged, and applications soared as funding disruptions hit nonprofits in 2025. The result is a more competitive, less stable job market that’s likely to persist this ye...
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
This session is still open (happening tomorrow) and designed specifically for nonprofit leaders with the ACNP credential. Expanding this offering later in the year. #LeadershipDevelopment #nonprofits | Link to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Calling all ACNPs through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. This session is designed specifically for nonprofit leaders with this credential. We will expand this offering later in the year. #LeadershipDevelopment #nonprofits | Link to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Fast Company @fastcompany.com · 14/01/2026
The concept of the “all-knowing leader” is such a myth. f-st.co/srGTuxb
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Saying 'I don’t know' might be the best leadership decision I’ve made. Here’s why
When leaders learn to say I don't know, they learn to operate with flexibility and agility when managing the unknown.
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
As #leaders and managers it is our job is to intentionally create work spaces where people feel safe to speak up. In my experience, psychological safety is mission critical to feeling a sense of belonging, keeping teams engaged, and a feeling valued.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
The next major donor might skip the gala and find nonprofits on LinkedIn instead. With half of U.S. users in high-income brackets, LinkedIn is essential for donor cultivation. Four steps to get started: phlnthrp.com/4jpCV7b
philanthropy.com
Donors Are Vetting You on LinkedIn. Here's How to Win Them Over.
Four ways to leverage LinkedIn to burnish your reputation with donors.
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
I’m incredibly grateful to be recognized as one of the Top 10 Leading Speakers to Follow in 2025! I enjoy speaking about mental health in the workplace, employee engagement strategies, and staff recognition- all incredibly important today. #workplace msn.com/en-za/news/oth…
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
To be an effective leader today you have to support and foster your team’s mental health and wellness, professional development, and encourage innovation.
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Plans are coming together. Looking forward to getting uncomfortable in 2026.
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
The most memorable leaders aren’t the ones who just taught you the work, or even to love it. They’re the ones who cheer for your success long after you’ve left their team or organization. Cheers 🥂 to real ones. #leadership #LeaderGoals #LeadershipDevelopment
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
The @ccldotorg.bsky.social identified 7 key focus areas of #executive #coaching that leads to important outcomes. Learn more how to connect organizational goals to individual leader development in their new report: bit.ly/3JHN9CD #nonprofit #LeadershipDevelopment
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
As #leaders and managers it is our job is to intentionally create work spaces where people feel safe to speak up. In my experience, psychological safety is mission critical to feeling a sense of belonging, keeping teams engaged, and a feeling valued.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
“January isn’t about speed, it’s about stability.” Reset expectations, embrace feedback, and commit to rest. Discover 6 resolutions for nonprofit success in 2026. phlnthrp.com/3YrB602
philanthropy.com
6 Resolutions to Help Your Nonprofit Thrive in 2026
These practical steps will help you foster a healthy organizational culture during uncertain times.
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TechSoup @techsoup.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
What will shape #nonprofits in 2026? From evolving #AI use to trust, transparency, and data-driven impact, our recent #TechSoupBlog breaks down 3 key trends nonprofits should be watching in the year ahead. Read more: spr.ly/6187C5fYJ #NPTech #NonprofitTechnology #NonprofitOrganization
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Opinion: To ensure endowment investments routinely align with mission, foundations need to tear down the wall between CEOs and CIOs. phlnthrp.com/4qFVTcf
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Ian M. Adair @ianmadair.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Great stuff from Jim Rohn, The challenge of Leadership.
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