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226: What are Fundraising Staff's Biggest Challenges? Nov 09, 2023

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My guest for this episode is James Goalder. With almost 20 years of experience working in nonprofit technology and sales and relationship management, James brings the perfect blend of experience for his role as Partnerships Manager at Bloomerang. In addition to his work experience, James volunteers with Project Grows, a community farm in Virginia, serving on the Board and on Volunteer Nights with the organization.

In his free time, James enjoys hiking in the Shenandoah Valley with his wife and four children and exploring the beautiful local wineries and breweries. He loves to cook, read and travel. James holds a bachelor's degree in English and Art History from James Madison University.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

What are the primary challenges that fundraising staff encounter when securing donations for an organization?
Why the development staff must establish strong connections with the program staff?
How does the organization personalize its interactions with donors to make them feel connected to its mission and impact?
What are the most effective strategies and methods for cultivating individuals into major donors?
What are the current trends in donor retentio

Connect with James Goalder!

Website: https://bloomerang.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgoalder/

Note: The Effective Nonprofit Executives' Success Toolkit event will take place online November 6th – 26th. Watch for details via Mary's emails and/or social media. Easy to access free gifts from 20 expert coaches and consultants to nonprofits you won't want to miss!

Link for Effective Board Orientation Checklist https://www.hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

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225: 5 Leadership Development Strategies That Work Oct 26, 2023

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My guest for this episode is Dr. Patton McDowell. Patton has enjoyed a successful 30-year career in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and organizational development.

Patton is the author of the best-selling book, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership and host of the weekly podcast, also titled Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. He founded PMA Nonprofit Leadership in 2009 and has coached and consulted with over 275 nonprofit organizations. A Certified Fundraising Executive and Master Trainer for AFP Global, he also serves as an Executive in Residence at Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy.

Patton is a native of Elizabeth City, NC, and received a bachelor's degree in English Education from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar. He received his MBA from the McColl School of Business at Queens and his Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

What are the five effective leadership development strategies?
Why is it crucial for nonprofit organizations to have a structured leadership development plan in place?
How does a well-designed leadership development plan benefit the growth and sustainability of nonprofit organizations?
What initial steps should one take when designing a personalized leadership development program?
Why might some people resist or hesitate to engage in leadership development opportunities?

Connect with Dr. Patton McDowell!

Website: https://www.pattonmcdowell.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattonmcdowell/

Effective Board Orientation Checklist https://www.hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

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Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

224: 3 Components You Must Use When You Communicate & More Oct 19, 2023

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My guest for this episode is Salvatore Manzi. After receiving his degree in Business Communications from the University of Kansas, Salvatore began working in Organizational Development, helping leaders at organizations like Deloitte, Genentech, and LinkedIn leverage communications to foster more collaborative, productive work environments.

His leadership path began in following the footsteps of his entrepreneurial father and refined through leadership roles in non-profit organizations such as the Sierra Club, SF Botanical Gardens, Shanti, and DEI Consultants of the SFBay.

After leaving Kansas, Salvatore lived in 17 cities around the globe, developing a deep appreciation for culture and how that impacts an organization. This passion influences his work, with elements of diversity & inclusion integrated into leadership programs, including his facilitating an awareness program at the World Economic Forum.

The mentors and coaches in his life inspired him to become certified as an Executive Coach, and he's been coaching and mentoring leaders for the past 20 years. Salvatore helps leaders develop effective strategies, build their leadership presence, refine their message, and improve overall communication style to increase engagement, build relationships, and unite key stakeholders.

Currently, in Southern CA, Salvatore can often be found hiking off-trail in the mountains, volunteering at the animal shelter, and creating new flavors in his sorbet machine.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

What are the three essential components of effective communication?
How can you establish a strong connection with your audience in a presentation or speech?
What potential challenges or negative outcomes can arise from poorly structured content?
How do speakers and presenters prepare themselves to manage anxiety and perform well in front of an audience?
What are the three primary tools for delivery in the context of effective communication or presentations?

Connect with Salvatore Manzi!

Website: https://www.salvatoremanzi.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatorejmanzi/

Link for Effective Board Orientation Checklist

https://www.hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

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Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

223: 99% of Nonprofits aren't Tapping this Resource Oct 12, 2023

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My guest for this episode is Cami Baker. An entrepreneur since the age of eight, selling gum to other kids, and the loan sharking the profits at high interest while holding collateral.... this is just the beginning of our guests' career with business strategy!

Her success in real estate, from appearing twice on HGTV and being in the Top 5% of Realtors to all the hundreds of fundraising campaigns in her career, led Cami C.E. Baker to discover the most unique, untapped fundraising and business development strategy ever! Cami has created a way for your nonprofit to:

Tap the untapped asset and six times your donations with zero marketing budget!

Join us as she shares why 99% of nonprofits are not leveraging this asset and how you can be a part of the $9 Billion a year funding that will soon be $29 Billion a year.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

What is this untapped asset?
How can real estate donations benefit nonprofits and advance their missions?
What motivates individuals or organizations to donate real estate as a charitable contribution?
What are the primary reasons nonprofits often avoid dealing with real estate donations?
How does handling real estate donations differ from other types of donations?

Connect with Cami Baker!

Website: https://www.theraoc.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camibaker/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therealagentsofchange

Get Your Nonprofit's FREE Major Funding Kit Now! https://www.theraoc.com/nonprofitkit

Link for Effective Board Orientation Checklist

https://www.hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

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Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

222: What You'll Want to Know About Messaging Oct 05, 2023

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My guest for this episode is Douglas Spencer. Douglas is president of Spencer Brenneman, which helps mission-driven organizations renew their focus and reframe their messages to thrive in any environment.

A lifelong volunteer, including two years as chairman of a $100 million community health center and research institute, Douglas is intimately aware of the challenges facing mission-driven organizations. That first-hand experience helps Spencer Brenneman adapt the latest private-sector strategies to help nonprofits and social enterprises sharpen their focus and create messaging that secures all the support they need to do their important work.

Before starting Spencer Brenneman, he was Vice President and Global Head of Brand for Thomson Reuters, a global $13 billion information company. In that role, he guided the migration of the multiple Thomson and Reuters businesses to form the then-new Thomson Reuters brand, which consistently ranked within the top 50 of the BusinessWeek Best Global Brands survey.

Douglas graduated from Marietta College with a BA in journalism and now serves on the college's alumni association board of directors.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

What factors can lead to messages at nonprofits becoming out of date?
When crafting a message for a nonprofit, what essential components should be included to convey the organization's mission and purpose effectively?
How does effective internal communication contribute to the overall success of an organization?
What common issues arise when nonprofits have inadequate or ineffective messaging?
How does a comprehensive communication plan contribute to the long-term consistency of an organization's messaging?

Connect with Douglas Spencer!

Website: https://spencerbrenneman.com/

Five Ways to Drive Consistency in Your Message Now: https://spencerbrenneman.com/blog/improve-consistency-five-ways/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasspencer/

Link for Effective Board Orientation Checklist

https://www.hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

Connect with Mary!

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Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

221: What You Should Know About Nonprofit Retirement Planning Sep 21, 2023

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My guest for this episode is Courtenay Shipley. Courtenay is the founder and Chief Planologist of Retirement Planology, a consulting and registered investment advisory firm for corporate-sponsored retirement plans. With a wealth of experience in the retirement plan industry, Courtenay not only offers her clients expertise in investment analysis, plan design, and employee education but also helps them leverage their employee benefits in a way that supports their own business goals.

Courtenay has worked with qualified retirement plans, developed strategies for third-party administrators, and conducted over 10,000 educational meetings. She holds various designations, including Accredited Investment Fiduciary™, Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor. She is also the esteemed president of the Retirement Advisor Council, and her outstanding contributions have earned her accolades, such as Top Women Advisor, NAPA Young Gun, and FT Top 401 Advisor.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

What types of retirement plans are commonly offered by nonprofit organizations?
How do nonprofit organizations typically fund their retirement plans?
Why do individuals choose to neglect or delay participating in retirement plans?
How can nonprofit organizations ensure their retirement plans' sustainability and long-term success?
How does offering retirement plans impact employee engagement within an organization?

Connect with Courtenay Shipley!

Phone number: 703-595-2829

Email: cshipley@retirementplanology.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cshipley/ | https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirement-planology-inc/

Link for 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board

https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

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Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

220: Do You Have This Grantwriting Perspective? Sep 14, 2023

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My guest for this episode is Maryn Boess. Over her 35+-year nonprofit career, Maryn has been an on-staff grant writer, a grants trainer, and a grants consultant (winning $42 million for her clients over 10 years). Maryn's been a grants reviewer, author, speaker, mentor, and coach, and – starting in 2006 - even a grantmaker. This 3-D background brings a unique insider's perspective to the practical, inspiring training on healthy, successful grantsmanship she shares with thousands of people each year through GrantsMagicU.

A true dual-citizen of the grants world, Maryn may be the only person holding membership in both the Grant Professionals Association (for grantseekers) - and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (for grantmakers). In 2020, Maryn became just the second inductee into the international Grant Professionals Class of Distinguished Fellows.

Maryn moved to the Pacific Northwest 11 years ago after a lifetime in the Arizona desert, and she couldn't be happier. Trees! Water! Yay! She's been a fiction writer all her life (grant writing does NOT equal "fiction" – hopefully!) – and is currently seeking publication of a completed fantasy novel and midstream on writing another. Maryn's a very happy and hands-on grandma who would rather take the kiddos to swimming holes than bake cookies. Though she loves baking cookies, too. She's happily single and lives with her elderly cat and a rotating family of raccoons who have taken up residence under her back deck.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

How can organizations or individuals prepare themselves to communicate with and appeal to potential grantmakers effectively?
What are a board of directors' primary responsibilities and roles in the grant-making process?
How can applicants enhance their ability to create grant proposals that are more effective and impactful?
What strategies can grant seekers employ to identify and establish effective partnerships that amplify their chances of grant success?

Connect with Maryn Boess!

Website: https://go.grantsmagic.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marynboess/

Enroll in Maryn's FREE super-starter video course, "The Quick-Start Guide to the One-Page Grant Proposal" - https://go.grantsmagic.org/qs

Link for Trust Building Action Plan – https://www.hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

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Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

219: How to Use Gratitude as a Leader Sep 07, 2023

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My guest for this episode is Kathleen Panning. Kathleen earned her Master of Divinity Degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She was ordained as a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in 1980. She has served congregations in rural and urban settings, ranging in size from 150 to 6000+ members.

Retiring from parish ministry in 2014, that year she became the first clergy person to become a Fascinate® Certified Advisor, using the How To Fascinate® material with faith leaders, nonprofits, and their leadership board to help them improve communication and work together as a team.

For about 5.5 years, Kathleen hosted a live, weekly radio show that was heard internationally. Her guest list included people who talked about spirituality, nonprofit leadership, mission and purpose, and just about anything that can relate to being a leader in a faith community or nonprofit. Kathleen now has a new podcast, Tilted Halo, for women of faith in leadership who feel pressured to be perfect but know perfectly well that they are not.

Her passion is to speak about and train leaders on the power of gratitude to transform their personal lives and their organization to bring greater clarity of purpose and appreciation for family, staff, employees, clients, and the larger community. Doing this will have a positive impact on employee satisfaction and retention, client or customer satisfaction and engagement, and community relationships, all leading to a healthier bottom line.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

What is gratitude, and why is it important?
How does the practice of gratitude influence effective leadership within nonprofit organizations?
What benefits can organizations experience when leaders emphasize gratitude?
How does changing your mindset to focus on gratitude become a highly impactful transformation?
What attitudes can fatally undermine your sense of gratitude?

Connect with Kathleen Panning!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpanning/

Email: Kathleen.retiredwithpurpose@gmail.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thekathleenpanning/videos

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpanning/

Link for Trust Building Action Plan – https://www.hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

218: A Story of the Guide That Saves Lives Aug 24, 2023

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My guest for this episode is Katie Miller. Katie is a compassionate Trauma Healing and Resolution Guide. She has mentored over 250 youths, emphasizing the significance of embracing their personal pause button. As Assistant Director and Co-Founder of the Teen Suicide Prevention Society, she strives to eliminate the need for suicide intervention programs, fostering hope and positive change.

Katie equips individuals with tools to overcome struggles and nurture positive mental states, bringing holistic transformation and a beacon of hope to all she reaches.

Katie got into nonprofit work accidentally when one of her sisters gave a 7-minute talk about her multi-suicide attempts, wanting to get the tools into the hands of teens before they need them. This was the event that launched the Teen Suicide Prevention Society by Katie's family (her mom and sisters).

Katie is a high school graduate who loves to read. She also loves to dance like no one is watching and sing like no one is listening. And she occasionally builds with Legos.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

What innovative approaches have nonprofit organizations developed to engage at-risk populations and provide effective suicide prevention support?
How did the founder's experience with the teen suicide prevention society inspire them to transition to becoming an entrepreneur?
What types of tools are most effective in helping teenagers manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges?
How is the personal pause button designed to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm in real-time situations?
What other mindfulness techniques can someone employ to reduce stress and stay grounded?

Connect with Katie Miller!

Gift: The Empowerment Workbook at https://takeanothersteptowardsyourvision.com/workbook

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Katie.Miller.KT4TSPS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kt4tsps/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-miller-kt4tsps/

Link for Effective Board Orientation Checklist – https://www.hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist.

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

217: Mistakes Executives Make Engaging Boards in Fundraising Aug 17, 2023

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My guest for this episode is Maryanne Dersch. Maryanne Dersch is the influence queen of nonprofits. She coaches and trains nonprofit leaders to start getting the most out of themselves and everyone else and stop feeling burned out bummed out, or stressed out.

Can you imagine asking for anything, including money, with ease and confidence? Maryanne helps nonprofit leaders master the art of influence so they can ask for and receive all they want, need, and deserve without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy. Her rebel-with-a-heart approach calls you to be more influential in your life, work, and even in your own view of self.

Maryanne has spent more than 30 years helping organizations communicate more effectively internally and externally. From those experiences, she authored the award-winning book Courageous Communication: Why codependence is making your nonprofit brand boring and what to do about it.

She hosts The Influential Nonprofit podcast and the annual Donor Attraction Forum virtual event.

Maryanne's known for her love of ultrahigh heels, extra-large Diet Cokes, and short karaoke rotations.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

What exactly does "the art of influence" mean?
What strategies can an executive director employ to influence and lead the board effectively?
How crucial is the responsibility of executives to establish strong connections with the board?
What common mistakes do executives often make when involving their board in fundraising efforts?
How does aligning the values and goals of potential board members with the organization's mission contribute to successful recruitment?

Connect with Maryanne Dersch!

Website: https://www.courageouscommunication.com/

Download your starter kit here: https://www.courageouscommunication.com/up-level-your-influence-starter-kit.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannedersch-courageouscommunication/

Link for How to Engage Your Board in Fundraising, https://hilandconsulting.org/boardfundraising

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.

Connect with Mary!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland

Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership

Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org