"Brave leadership in divided times does not start with certainty or having all the answers," says Layla Zaidane, a #McNultyPrize Winner and President & CEO of Future Caucus. 🎥 Watch her in conversation with NBC News Daily co-anchor Zinhle Essamuah. Learn more: mcnultyfound.org/impact/stori...

Dr. Krithi K. Karanth, a #McNultyPrize Winner and CEO of Centre for Wildlife Studies was just awarded the Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize. 🎥 Watch her on how to change the narrative around human-wildlife conflict. Learn more about CWS’ impact: mcnultyfound.org/impact/stori...

Women are breaking barriers and redefining what leadership looks like. In Zimbabwe, Friendship Bench Zimbabwe trains trusted elderly women in the community to support people facing mental health challenges—all on public benches. Learn more: mcnultyfound.org/impact/stori... #InternationalWomensDay

Braven, led by #McNultyPrize Laureate Aimée Eubanks Davis, is a 2025 Audacious Project grantee by TED—supporting college students to land strong first jobs and achieve upward mobility. 🌟 Join us in congratulating the full cohort of grantees. Learn more about Braven: mcnultyfound.org/impact/stori...

Less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes towards Black communities. Kaci Patterson founded the Black Equity Collective to support Black-led organizations across Southern California—proven drivers of economic growth and stronger communities. 🔗 Learn more: www.blackequitycollective.org

Can we redesign our communities to be more inclusive? For too long, communities across the US have been “designed for exclusion." Creative Reaction Lab equips young people with the tools, networks, and support to now address racial and health inequities. 🏙️ Learn more: www.equitabledesign.com

📣 #McNultyPrize Laureate Aisha Nyandoro is a 2026 Elevate Prize winner. She is recognized for Magnolia Mother’s Trust, the first guaranteed-income program of its kind, helping families build stability and inspiring 150+ similar programs nationwide. Learn more: mcnultyfound.org/impact/stori...

When young women receive less encouragement to explore science and math, fewer go on to pursue STEM education and careers. The McNulty Scholars Program is changing that. 📥 Sign up for our newsletter to learn how we’re incubating the next generation of STEM leaders. mailchi.mp/mcnultyfound...

America’s most reliable drivers of economic mobility aren’t expensive private colleges; they’re the public ones. Yet, shrinking federal aid, rising tuition, and declining wage growth are putting that promise at risk. 🎓 Read the new op-ed to learn more: mcnultyfound.org/ideas/public...

Last fall, we piloted the McNulty Scholars Program at Ashesi University in Ghana. Founded by #McNultyPrize Laureate Patrick Awuah, Ashesi prepares Africa's next generation of leaders through world-class education. Explore the breakthroughs behind Ashesi's founding: mcnultyfound.org/ideas/the-un...

Hypervigilance. Anxiety. Depression. This is how the bodies of new generations continue to respond to conflicts that ended. 🎥 Watch #McNultyPrize Winner Mohamed Ali Diini of Iftin Global explain why the neurological legacy of colonialism must be addressed for young people to embrace opportunities.

How can leaders harness the liberatory power of art to heal a generation? #McNultyPrize Laureate Hope Azeda has spent over three decades confronting the legacy of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. 🎥 Watch her share the questions she poses to artists in their practice at the Africa in the World Festival.

In a new New York Times op-ed, 2025 McNulty Prize Laureate Saket Soni, founder of Resilience Force, names the "disaster after the disaster" - when federal aid disappears and communities are left behind once the headlines move on. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/o...

Leaders today face a pressing challenge: how to lift up and unlock the potential of young people burdened by trauma. At the Africa in the World Festival in South Africa, we co-hosted a panel exploring this question. Read the article: mcnultyfound.org/ideas/africa...

Know a leader driving change in their community? Nominate them for the 2026 Healthy Communities Fellowship! Nominations close next Monday! aspeninstitute.tfaforms.net/5146686

Our award-winning film featured #McNultyPrize Winner Layla Zaidane and the new Future Caucus North Dakota chapter. Since filming, leaders have helped pass bipartisan legislation that will help the state work with tribes to keep Indigenous people safe. 🎬 Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vStO...

Our kids are counting on us! 💙 Your gift today will be doubled to support moms and caregivers to fight for clean air, safe schools, and a livable future for all kids. With $7,500 to go, we can unlock our full match from @mcnultyfoundation.bsky.social! vist.ly/4k6v2

This past year, we supported leaders through challenge, crisis, and conflict. Whether educating audiences on global stages or gathering with peers about how to sustain their efforts, we brought them to convening across the world. Subscribe to our newsletter to learn more: mailchi.mp/mcnultyfound...

At the Africa Impact Forum, leaders from across the continent came together to reflect on their journeys persevering through growing uncertainty, trauma, and conflict. The takeaway? Hard challenges can be catalytic. Read more to uncover their insights: mcnultyfound.org/ideas/its-go...

MacKenzie Scott has made a transformative gift to The Solutions Project, strengthening their support for grassroots climate justice leaders. This gift affirms a proven model and the leadership of #McNultyPrize Laureate Gloria Walton. Learn more: mcnultyfound.org/impact/stori...

Will you help power moms who are fighting to protect our kids’ futures? Right now, your support will be doubled thanks to a $75K match from @mcnultyfoundation.bsky.social! Double your donation today! vist.ly/4iqvq

In the last decade, #McNultyPrize Winner Dr. Krithi K. Karanth and Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) have facilitated $1.5 million USD in compensation to more than 14,500 families whose homes or crops were impacted by wildlife. Read the Grist article to learn more: grist.org/sponsored/wh...

“When you bring people together to discuss trauma healing and mental health, that is when you rebuild and reconnect with people.” Mohamed Ali Diini and Iftin Global are changing how we brave the divide–rebuilding the social fabric in countries affected by armed conflict.

Our partners reveal how they navigate impossible choices & rise in moments of crisis: by leaning on the wisdom of fellow leaders & the community members they serve. Today, we express gratitude to the leaders whose willingness to come together makes community-building and lasting impact possible.

When we asked Centre for Wildlife Studies CEO Dr. Krithi K. Karanth what it means to be a leader, she said, “When many things can go wrong, how do you learn to be patient, gritty, and resilient?” It's through this approach that CWS has revolutionized conservation.

“[Leadership] is not always about agreeing, but it’s about continuing the conversation. The best leaders are the ones who can keep the discussion going towards a better future” — Layla Zaidane, CEO of Future Caucus.

As a pediatric intensive care physician, #McNultyCatalystFund recipient Benson Hsu knows to take the first step even when the path ahead is unclear. Through Aequitas Health, he’s preparing physician leaders to tackle health disparities & build equitable systems. Read the Q&A: https://bit.ly/3LNKIz3

(1/2) We are honored to share the short films featuring this year’s McNulty Prize Winners are Silver Winners of the 5th annual @anthemawards! www.youtube.com/@mcnultyfoun...

This week, we honor the life of John P. McNulty, who we lost two decades ago and whose legacy inspires the mission of our foundation. Watch as friends and family reflect on John’s enduring legacy of leadership, mentorship, and purpose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qc9lSHm-38

What does it take to lead in an era of global uncertainty and conflict? Last week in New York, Zinhle Essamuah, co-anchor of @nbcnews.com Daily, led a conversation with the 2025 #McNultyPrize Winners. Sign up for our newsletter to read their insights: mailchi.mp/mcnultyfound...

"How can I ask someone to focus on financial forecasting when they're processing deep-seated trauma?" That’s the question Mohamed Ali Diini shared on the Abundant Futures / Live mainstage today. Without prioritizing healing, even the best development programs fall flat.

#McNultyPrize Winner Mohamed Ali Diini is revolutionizing how youth in conflict zones can heal and build a path toward prosperity. Watch the new short film “Healing from Trauma: Unlocking Somalia’s Potential”: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FOQ...

Can people and wildlife coexist? #McNultyPrize Winner Dr. Krithi Karanth and Centre for Wildlife Studies are on a mission to “rewild” India to ensure both humans and wildlife thrive. Watch the new short film “Refusing to Choose Between Animals and People”: https://bit.ly/3LgNeO9

Dr. Renzo Guinto, our senior fellow, co-authored the report "Vision 2030: Climate adaptation for improved cardiovascular-renal-metabolic health outcomes," examining impact to cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases and healthcare delivery worldwide.

To rebuild trust in democracy that delivers, Layla Zaidane and Future Caucus are empowering young lawmakers to bridge the partisan gap in polarizing times and get things done. Watch the new short film “Working for People Over Power” https://bit.ly/4onHjW5

Last month #UNGA80, #McNultyPrize Winner Mohamed Ali Diini urged leaders to confront the “Trauma Tax”—the hidden cost of unhealed trauma that limits opportunity. Through Iftin Global, he reveals healing as a strategic economic investment in human potential and resilience.

From local benches to a mental health revolution. Delve into #McNultyPrize Laureate Dr. Dixon Chibanda’s new book on The Friendship Bench—a community program that provides evidence-based support through conversations on park benches. 📖 https://www.dixonchibanda.com/book-s

From proximity to making mistakes and reviewing results, members of the McNulty community shared insights on leading even in times of conflict at this year's Africa Leadership Initiative SA Impact Forum in Hermanus, South Africa.

This #WorldSightDay, we’re celebrating bold leadership expanding access to vision care worldwide. 👓 VisionSpring and #McNultyPrize Laureate Jordan Kassalow has been chosen as an anchor partner in @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social's Vision Initiative. www.bloomberg.org/public-healt...

Huge congratulations to #McNultyPrize Winner Layla Zaidane for being named to the TIME’s Next 100 list! As president and CEO of Future Caucus, she’s empowering more than 1,900 Gen Z and millennial legislators to reach across party lines and shape a more collaborative future in the U.S.

Reflecting on #ClimateWeekNYC’s theme, Power On, we’re spotlighting #McNultyPrize Laureate Saket Soni. As founder and executive director of Resilience Force, he’s mobilizing workers to rebuild homes and communities devastated by hurricanes, fires and floods.

As #ClimateWeekNYC wraps up, we’re spotlighting grassroots leadership tackling climate change. #McNultyPrize Laureate Mirei Endara de Heras and Marea Verde work with communities to fight plastic pollution in Panama’s rivers. So far they’ve removed over 425 million kg of waste from waterways. 🇵

We wrapped up #UNGA80 with impactful discussion on trauma healing and opportunity. Thank you to our incredible speakers, attendees, and partner for making this event a success! Remember the call to actions that you heard from the sessions! #globalinnovators @mcnultyfoundation.bsky.social

At #ClimateWeekNYC, Gloria Walton President & CEO of The Solutions Project and a #McNultyPrize Laureate, highlighted the power of communities on the frontlines in driving climate solutions. With heart, courage, and innovation, they are shaping a more just and resilient future for all. ❤️

Join us at 5pm for an impactful conversation! Our panelists are highlighting how trauma recovery isn’t just a humanitarian need—it’s an economic strategy for growth. What's on your agenda for today? #globalinnovators #UNGA80 #TraumaHealing #HealingToOpportunity

We are joining our partners in New York this week for conversations with the global community on how to address some of our urgent challenges. Link in bio to register and watch key event livestreams. #UNGAxClimate

Today is #YouthMentalHealthDay 🧠💬 In South Africa, access to mental health care is still out of reach for many young people. That's why #McNultyCatalystFund recipient Mpadi Makgalo started Heal SA to offer free therapy, online resources, and community-led support. Learn more https://bit.ly/48mG5VF

#McNultyPrize Winner Dr. Krithi K. Karanth reflects on what the Prize means for her work at the Centre for Wildlife Studies. She hopes it will encourage them to be "bolder in embracing innovation" - and to act with "urgency, compassion, and foresight."

Experienced consultants and nonprofit leaders share their advice on optimizing the strategic-planning process. https://phlnthrp.com/41piUWI

To help you gear up for the days ahead, we curated a collection of recent articles and other resources to re-energize and inspire nonprofit leaders. https://phlnthrp.com/4mCCpni