Ep 31: Givers and Takers at Nonprofits (With Adam Grant)
Once in awhile you read a book that really sticks with you and changes the way you think. For me, one of those was “Give and Take” by Adam Grant.
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Ep 134: An Alternative to Strategic Planning (with Lindsay Hoffman)
Strategic planning, as a traditional process, can be costly, stressful, and deeply draining. Here’s a better alternative.
The Nonprofit Leadership Lab is OPEN (1-day Flash Sale)
Listen superhero. The world is counting on you. Come join the Nonprofit Leadership Lab and get the training and support you deserve! Our 1-day sale closes in the morning!
How Even Workaholic Bosses Can Promote Workplace Self Care
Many of us are intimately familiar with the term workaholic, even if we simply love our work. This quick tip will help you promote a culture of understanding and workplace self care no matter your working style.
Ep 121: Creating a 5-Star Board Retreat (with Dolph Goldenburg)
We discuss why boards matter, when to have a board retreat, how retreats have gone virtual, and what it takes to make a retreat a home run.
What If Your Board Just Disappeared?
I have always been a sporty person. As a kid, softball and basketball (yes, even though I stand at a towering 5 foot 2 inches tall). In the last decade I have been more strategic. I picked up racquetball a while back – only needs two people, can play regardless of the weather and heavy …
Ep 114: What If Fundraising De-Emphasized the Donor? (with Vu Le and Michelle Muri)
There are those who believe that the donor-centric fundraising model may be perpetuating the very inequity we seek to address in the nonprofit sector.
The Key to Making a Big Decision
Should a big org have accepted PPP funds? Here’s my thinking about the ideal process for making a big decision and the right way to do so at your nonprofit.
The Key to a Successful Performance Review Process
Too many nonprofits don’t do performance reviews at all. Or do them poorly. And yet, regular assessments are one of the fourteen attributes of a thriving… nonprofit leader..
Ep 23: Unlocking the Mystery of Foundation Funding (with Molly de Aguiar)
If you are funded by a foundation or want to be, you’ll want to listen to this episode where I interview foundation program officer Molly de Aguiar…
Are People Giving to Candidates Instead of Causes?
Experts answer: In presidential election years, donors have another outlet to make a gift. What steps can nonprofits take to drive donations in 2016?