Technology And New Ventures Had Top Executives Blazing New Paths In Guiding Their Organizations
By Paul Clolery
It is interesting that each year a trend is clear when the team submits initial ideas for The NPT Power & Influence Top 50 honorees. This is clearly the year of data, artificial intelligence, overall technology and their impact on service delivery.
There has been curiosity, rather than the usual fear and loathing, for an industry where organizations often can’t afford the newest tech. The top leaders were also battling near famine, staffing and how to compensate the team, and developing entrepreneurial ideas that result in funding windfalls.
The wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and hunger due to drought and repression, had executives at international relief organizations wondering how to do even the bare minimum. Somehow, they did better than that. Social justice remains a priority because for some reason Americans can’t find common ground on everything from basic rights to agreeing that we can disagree and still work together.
The past 12 months challenged the nonprofit sector’s most innovative minds. It has also been a year of rapid turnover in sector C-suites with nine of last year’s honorees deciding to move on.
Just as the sector has been influenced by events, so has this 27th edition of The NonProfit Times’ Power & Influence Top 50. Nearly half (21) of those honored have not previously been inducted into the club. Women outnumber men on the list for the third time, 30 to 20. It also is a remarkably diverse list of honorees.
The honorees have distinguished themselves as initiators, innovators and leaders who can redirect and rebuild vital nonprofits and their operations. An important criterion of the list is that the honoree must be a working day-in, day-out executive.
The 2024 honorees were selected from a group of roughly 300 nominated top executives. A committee of The NPT editorial staff, contributors and a few leaders plugged into executive movement were involved in the selection process. This is not a lifetime achievement award. The executives must have had an impact during the previous 12 months.
The fine china will be rolled out for honorees and their guests as they are feted in Washington, D.C., next month during the annual NPT Power & Influence Top 50 Gala at The National Press Club. The event is sponsored by Bloomerang, Data Axle, JMT Consulting, Momentive Software (MIP/GiveSmart), and Moore.
One of the honorees will receive the NPT Influencer of the Year award. Click the link below and discover why these leaders are exceptional.
