This national report from the Building Movement Project reveals how nonprofit executives of color are often hired into precarious roles, expected to solve deep-rooted organizational issues without the support or resources to succeed. It shares data, stories, and recommendations for changing the narrative.

Discover valuable insights from two decades of the Durfee Foundation’s sabbatical programs, emphasizing how structured rest can empower leadership, enhance organizational resilience, and facilitate long-term systems change—essential strategies for impactful funding decisions.

This report offers powerful, first-hand reflections from nonprofit leaders navigating leadership transitions, highlighting the emotional, strategic, and organizational realities of stepping into executive roles. It outlines how funders can better support leaders through these high-stakes moments of change.