Resources

Non-Profit Resources

Videos

We've curated a collection of impactful resources that offer valuable insights and strategies tailored to nonprofits. These video lessons cover a wide range of topics to help your team excel and build capacity.

TedX Talks
TEDxTC - Peter Benson - Sparks: How Youth Thrive

Dr. Peter L. Benson explains the Developmental Assets framework, a research-based approach to youth development that identifies the strengths and resources teens need to thrive, featuring insights from *Sparks*.

Jean Wright
Sew Sisters to the Stars: How Sewing Transformed the World of Flight

One of 18 seamstresses in this critical role, Jean and her co-workers dubbed their group, “The Sew Sisters,” – using machine and hand stitching to build, create and repair thermal protection flight hardware and parachutes for the space shuttle and Orion!

Books

We've pulled together a collection of books to support nonprofit leaders in navigating complex challenges. Here, you'll find recommended readings that provide essential knowledge for strengthening your organization’s mission and achieving meaningful impact.

Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life

Gwinn & Hellman
This book explores the concept of hope in the context of social change and activism, offering real-world examples of how hope can be a driving force in creating positive transformat

Handbook of Hope: Theory, Measures, & Applications

Book C.R. Synder, Ph.D.
This comprehensive handbook provides an in-depth expiration of hope theory, measurement tools, and practical applications for various domains, making it a valuable resource for research

Making Hope Happen

Book Shane J Lopez, Ph.D.
Positive psychologist, and Gallop Senior Scientist, delves into the practical aspects of hope, emphasizing its cognitive process and offering strategies for cultivating hope in everyday life.

Psychology of Hope: You Can Get Here from There

C.R. Synder, Ph.D.
This foundational work by one of the pioneers in hope research explores the physiological aspects of hope, providing insights into its nature and impact on human behavior.

Articles

Dive into a range of thought-provoking articles filled with actionable insights, industry trends, and best practices to help you stay informed and ahead in the nonprofit sector.

“Can Hope be Changed in 90 Minutes? Testing the Efficacy of Single-Session Goal-Pursuit Intervention for College Students”

David B. Feldman, Diane E Dreher
This article by David B. Feldman and Diane E. Dreher focuses on testing if hope is malleable by utilizing a single-session 90-minute intervention to increase college students' hopeful goal-directed thinking.

“Hope Theory”

C. R. Snyder, Kevin L. Rand, & David R. Sigmon
This foundational article by C.R. Snyder introduces Hope Theory, providing a theoretical framework for understanding the cognitive processes involved in hope and its implications for well-being.

“Hope and Well-Being: A Decade of Research”

C. R. Snyder, Kevin L. Rand, & David R. Sigmon
This foundational article by C.R. Snyder introduces Hope Theory, providing a theoretical framework for understanding the cognitive processes involved in hope and its implications for well-being.

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