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    Inspired Nonprofit Leadership

    This podcast is a place for nonprofit leaders to gain insights, tips, inspiration, and encouragement to unleash their potential.

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    126: Let's Talk About Power! Jul 29, 2021
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    My guest for this episode is Gloria Feldt. Gloria Feldt is an acclaimed expert on women, power, and leadership. She has frontline leadership experience and is a bestselling author, and in-demand keynote speaker.

    She is cofounder and president of Take The Lead, a nonprofit whose mission reflects her life's passion: to prepare, develop, inspire, and propel women to take their fair and equal share of leadership positions across all sectors by 2025 by providing breakthrough training, mentoring and coaching role modeling, and thought leadership.

    She is the bestselling author of four books; the latest is No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think About Power, the research for which plus her own real-world knowledge forms the core of Take The Lead's programs. Her forthcoming book Intentioning: Sex, Power, Pandemics and How Women Will Take The Lead will be in bookstores in September.

    Gloria is formerly president and CEO of the world's largest reproductive health and advocacy organization, Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She was named by Vanity Fair one of "America's Top 200 Women Leaders, Legends, and Trailblazers," Other recognitions include Glamour's "Woman of the Year," Women's eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, the Women Economic Forum Circle of Light award, Texas Monthly's Texas 20, and Martin Luther King Living the Dream Award among others.

    She teaches "Women, Power, and Leadership" at Arizona State University. Gloria has been widely quoted and published, including by the New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, Fast Company, and the Huffington Post to name just a few. She has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, the Today Show, Good Morning America, The Daily Show, and many, many podcasts. She hosts her own podcast "Power TO You."

    Gloria is an awesome chili maker. She and her husband Alex Barbanell live in New York City and Scottsdale, Arizona; they share a combined family of six children and 15 grandchildren, so there is never a dull moment in their lives.

    Here's what to expect during the episode:

    • Tackling the gender inequality that exists in the nonprofit sector. It's the same as any other!
    • Power and women. Why weren't women using the power that they had? It's DEFINITELY not because of a lack of ambition!
    • The importance of giving an opportunity for women (especially in nonprofit) to get the training they need.
    • "What does the world need from you now?" It's essential to keep your organization looking outward when planning.
    • The importance of creativity, innovation, and flexibility, especially in unprecedented times. It's high time for women to take advantage of this opportunity!

    ~

    You can see Gloria on her website https://www.taketheleadwomen.com/

    You can also find @GloriaFeldt on all social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram

    You can also get Gloria's book on https://www.intentioningbook.com/

    Check out Take the Lead Women on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

    Be sure to check out Mary's free training: 3 Mistakes Nonprofit Leaders Make Orienting Board Members and learn how to avoid them. Go to: www.nonprofitboardorientation.com

    Mary's book is now 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.

    Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!

    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


    125: A key nonprofit leader is suddenly gone! Now what? Jul 22, 2021
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    This week Mary shares principles and tips about succession planning for nonprofit leaders both in an emergency and for leadership development.

    And Mary has a free gift for you: Create your Weekly Renewal Plan in 3 Easy Steps.

    Mary's book is now 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.

    Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!

    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


    124: Are You Facing the Same Challenges as Other Nonprofit Leaders? Jul 15, 2021
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    My guest for this episode is Dr. Rob Harter. Rob is a nonprofit executive professional with over 26 years of experience in leading and building nonprofit organizations. Rob is known as an inspirational leader with contagious energy and entrepreneurial spirit.

    In 2010, Rob became the Executive Director of CCPC, (Christian Center of Park City) a humanitarian and community-focused nonprofit organization with a bold vision to serve as a leading networker of community services, based in Park City, Utah.

    He is a sought-after speaker and seminar facilitator, and he founded and hosts the "Nonprofit Leadership Podcast". Rob was honored to have chaired the MLK Jr. Commission for Human Rights for the State of Utah; is currently Chair of the Utah Nonprofit Association's Board and is a former Board Member for Mountainlands Community Housing Organization and was recognized as a "Hometown Hero" by Salt Lake Magazine.

    Rob loves deep-powder skiing, hiking, mountain biking, devouring great books, and traveling to new places. Most of all, Rob loves spending quality time with his amazing wife and children.

    Here's what to expect during the episode:

    • Lessons learned in leadership during COVID. Nimbleness and resilience are some of the key elements to keeping a nonprofit afloat in times of crisis.
    • Most significant challenges that nonprofits face coming out of 2020. Some organizations didn't get the usual attention they did before.
    • Effects of the pandemic to boards of directors. It's interestingly positive for the most part!
    • Adjustments that nonprofits have done to their models and the shift to doing things virtually.
    • What motivates Rob, an executive CEO, to do the things he does? It's all about creating a ripple effect in the community!

    ~

    You can see Rob on his website/podcast https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

    His email is rob@ccofpc.org and his LinkedIn is on https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rob-harter-25457313/

    Get Mary's free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport

    Mary's book is now 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.

    Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!

    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


    123: Your Professional Development and 3 Must-Have Resources Jul 08, 2021
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    My guest for this episode is Patton McDowell. Patton has enjoyed a successful 30-year career in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning and organizational development. His consulting practice has allowed him to work with more than 230 organizations, including nonprofits focused on healthcare, education, arts & culture, and human services. Patton is a dynamic speaker who has facilitated dozens of workshops as well as served as a presenter at state and national conferences.

    Prior to founding PMA Consulting in 2009, he served as Vice President for University Advancement at Queens University of Charlotte where he was responsible for all fundraising, communications, and alumni programs. Before Queens, Patton served as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at UNC Wilmington, where he was the youngest vice chancellor in the 16-campus UNC system. He previously served as Program Director for Special Olympics North Carolina in Raleigh, following his tenure with Special Olympics International in Washington, D.C.

    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.

    He is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), a Master Trainer for AFP International, and a member of the William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations. Patton is a former board president of AFP Charlotte and served as the Chapter Representative on the AFP International Board. He is the host of the weekly podcast Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership.

    Here's what to expect during the episode:

    • The challenges that nonprofit professionals face in seeking senior leadership. A full breadth of experience is essential to advance!
    • The keys to a successful nonprofit leader in this day and age. Sometimes, focusing on strengths (rather than weaknesses) could work wonders.
    • Doing networking interviews with the "best in class" can help someone get on top. What should ask in these interviews?
    • Why you might want to invest time into getting into a mastermind or finding a mentor or coach.
    • Other key resources that nonprofit leaders should be taking advantage of. One of them is creating a personal board of directors. How does that work?
    • The idea of "curating knowledge". Organizing information has to be intentional!

    ~

    You can see Patton on his website https://www.pattonmcdowell.com/

    His email is pm@pattonmcdowell.com

    Patton facilitates a Mastermind Leadership Program for nonprofit leaders with at least five years' experience in the sector. Eight-person cohorts are offered three times a year: Spring, Summer and Fall. During the program's four-month period, participants join seven virtual sessions that combine the advantages of one-on-one coaching with the accountability of a small group of motivated peers. For a look at the current cohort, go to this link, and for more information and to apply, go here.

    Get Mary's free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport

    Mary's book is now 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.

    Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!

    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


    122: Exploring Nonprofit Board Models and Structure Jul 01, 2021
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    My guest for this episode is Mark Pfister. With a strong focus in Strategy, Governance, and Technology / Cybersecurity, Mark is CEO & Chief Board Consultant of M.A. Pfister Strategy Group, an executive advisory firm that serves as a strategic advisory council for executives and Boards in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

    He is also Chairman & CEO of Integral Board Group, a specialized Board services and consulting company. He prides himself on being a coach and mentor to senior executives and directors.

    Mark is a certified project management professional and frequently serves as an expert Project Executive, consulting on global programs/projects in their initiation and operational phases, as well as programs requiring remedial focus to bring them back on track. He has deep knowledge and experience in Board design & operations, strategic planning, business transformation, technology implementations, decisioning processes, certification & continuing education programs, executive coaching, and governance models.

    Mark was CEO of Pro4ia, Inc., an international consulting and professional services company specializing in a wide range of technology solutions utilizing formal Project Management as a proven and repeatable delivery method. He simultaneously served as CEO of Onit, Inc., a national sourcing company specializing in placements for all levels of technology skill sets.

    Mark was also the National Program Office Leader for American Express leading some of the largest technology transformation initiatives in the company's history. He served as a Licensed Engineering Officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, holds a B.S. from the State University of New York Maritime College in Facilities Engineering, and completed Harvard Business School's Executive Education Program for Board Directors. He holds multiple professional certifications.

    Mark is the creator of the 'Board as a Service' (BaaS) engagement model. He is a Master Speaker and conducts international speaking tours, lectures, and seminars focused on effective leadership, strategy, Board architecture, becoming an exceptional Board Director candidate, professional project/program management, and entrepreneurship.

    His popular book, 'Across The Board: The Modern Architecture Behind an Effective Board of Directors,' an Amazon best-seller with circulation in over 70 countries, has influenced an entire new generation of Board Directors.

    Here's what to expect during the episode:

    • The differences and nuances between a for-profit board and a nonprofit board. What then can nonprofits boards do to improve?
    • Mark's service engagement model – how does it work, and does it apply to nonprofit boards?
    • Applying a governance model to a nonprofit board. It's essential to be able to relate each action of the organization to its goals and strategies.
    • The immense value of cooperation among the program, communication, and development committees to a nonprofit board.
    • It might be better to expect more from your board directors. Why is that?

    ~

    You can see Mark on his website https://www.pfisterstrategy.com/

    His LinkedIn page is https://www.linkedin.com/in/markapfister/

    You can get Mark's book, Across The Board: The Modern Architecture Behind an Effective Board of Directors, here: https://www.amazon.com/Across-Board-Architecture-Effective-Directors/dp/0692064265

    Get Mary's free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport

    Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!

    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


    121: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Use Human-centered Design Jun 24, 2021
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    Emily Taylor, the principal of teenyBIG, is passionate about helping nonprofits find better ways to engage the people who matter to them. She guides teams in stepping outside of their day-to-day work in order to create stronger connections with their audiences, turning lackluster followers into enthusiastic supporters.

    Emily teaches organizations how to apply human-centered design, a process that re-evaluates the experience of a product or service's end user. She designs and facilitates workshops to help teams understand and expand the user experience and offers coaching packages to further guide that process.

    Emily's approach in this area is based on her background working in nonprofit management and industrial design. In the private and nonprofit sectors, she has helped design user-focused campaigns on everything from bicycle safety and arts advocacy to community chambers.

    She has a bachelor's degree in industrial design from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Emily serves on the board of the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits, where she helps lead the organization's outreach to Chicago-area organizations. She is also an active community organizer in the Chicago neighborhood where she lives with her family.

    Here's what to expect during the episode:

    • What is "human-centered design", and does it apply to nonprofits?
    • Seeing things from the stakeholder's perspective. How does your target audience enjoy the experience?
    • Points in integrating proper engagement into your organization.
    • The underrated value of reminding people of their opportunity to give.
    • The technical side of engagement – understand where people are seeing you!
    • Providing ways for your staff to feel comfortable to give feedback.

    ~

    You can see Emily on her website https://teenybig.com/

    Her LinkedIn page is https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-taylor-teenybig/

    Assessment for How Good Are You at Guiding Your Audience: https://gdyqjvwsh9h.typeform.com/to/Aqwig8An

    Get Mary's free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport

    Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!

    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.

    Check out Mary's book: Love Your Board!

    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


    120: Must have tips to increase your productivity as a nonprofit leader Jun 17, 2021
    Show notes

    This week Mary shares tips for what you can do to build your energy within these four key dimensions: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

    And Mary has a related free gift for you: Create your Weekly Renewal Plan in 3 Easy Steps.

    Mary's book is now 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.

    Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!

    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


    119: Five Key Ingredients for a Successful Team Jun 10, 2021
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    My guest for this episode is Bill Woolsey. Bill is the President and Founder of FiveTwo Network, a network that equips faith-based entrepreneurs to launch a variety of sustainable start-ups. FiveTwo also provides strategic consulting services for non-profits, congregations and denominations, repositioning ministries to reach new populations.

    Bill's entire pastoral ministry of almost 34 years has centered on starting new ministries and worship services that especially serve people who deem the local church out of touch and irrelevant.

    In 1997 Bill and his family planted CrossPoint Community Church outside of Houston, a multi-site congregation that led his denomination in growth for most of the 2000s.

    Bill began leading FiveTwo Network full-time in 2015 when the network launched StartNew, its training process. As the world around our churches is changing, the entrepreneurial leaders who know how to reach it often go unnoticed and unappreciated. StartNew trains those men and women to grow their God-given dreams into ministries, non-profits, and faith-based businesses that make a difference in financially sustainable ways.

    StartNew training is available in a variety of on-demand formats. It has produced new and renewed churches, homeless shelters, mobile medical clinics, mobile food ministries to underserved communities, and much more.

    Bill authored "Seven Steps to Start," a practical 'how-to-start' book written from a front-row seat of over 30 years of startup experience. He currently authors a weekday two-minute devotion titled "Two Minute Multipliers."

    After starting his undergraduate work at Texas A&M in electrical engineering and computer science, he then transferred to a pre-seminary route. Bill received his Masters of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO in 1987 and served congregations in a variety of roles for the next decade.

    Bill and his wife of 36 years, Julie, live in the hill country outside Austin, Texas. They have 3 children and two grandchildren who Bill claims are the best grandchildren in the universe.

    Here's what to expect during the episode:

    • What are some critical factors to success for starting an organization?
    • Developing the right understanding and expectations when building a nonprofit.
    • The essential ingredients for a successful team - it all starts with the cause and values!
    • The significance of utilizing your strengths and building around your weaknesses in leadership.
    • Seeing the relational aspect of teamwork. Do you enjoy working with your team? Do you love them?

    ~

    You can see Bill on his websites https://fivetwo.com/ and https://startnewsummit.com/

    Get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Steps-Start-Entrepreneurs-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B00NQMJUMI

    Get Mary's free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport

    Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!

    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


    118: Seven Recruiting Principles for Board Success Jun 03, 2021
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    My guest today is James Mueller. James is president of James Mueller & Associates LLC, a national consulting firm that provides services in the areas of organizational development, governance, and philanthropy. His new book, "Onboarding Champions: The Seven Recruiting Principles of Highly Effective Nonprofit Boards" (February 23, 2021) is filled with intelligent and practical advice interwoven with a lifetime of stories about working with nonprofit boards.

    As an author, lecturer, philanthropic and organizational strategist, and nonprofit governance expert, James has been immersed in nonprofit sector leadership throughout his career—four decades of experience working with or serving on nonprofit boards. From higher education to health care to social service agencies, he has experienced every imaginable combination of good people trying to do good things through board service.

    James's work helping nonprofits advance their missions has earned him national recognition. He has worked with nonprofit board members ranging from the highest positions of success and prominence to local communities and neighborhoods, where good people with big hearts ensure the health and well-being of their nonprofits.

    Completing his undergraduate education at Cornell University, followed by four years at a seminary, he was drawn to community service. The first ten years of his career were devoted to his undergraduate alma mater, followed by executive positions at Northwestern University, Advocate Healthcare, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, and Goodwill Industries.

    As the father of a son with severe physical disabilities, Mueller moved to a climate that was much kinder to his son's health complications, where he established his consulting firm, James Mueller & Associates, in 2005. In his recently released book, "Lyrics of a Broken Heart: A Father's Journey Toward Wholeness" he writes about his experience following his son's death.

    Here's what to expect during the episode:

    • What are these seven recruiting principles of highly effective nonprofit boards?
    • Building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable board. Try experiencing things outside your cultural context!
    • The underrated significance of listening closely.
    • Discerning professional business skills from governance. If you're looking for a board member, you might not want to recruit a volunteer.
    • How do you find these people that you need? Why should you check references?

    You can see James on his website https://jmuellerassociates.com/

    His email is jmueller@jmuellerassociates.com

    Get James' books here:

    Onboarding Champions: The Seven Recruiting Principles of Highly Effective Nonprofit Boards - https://www.amazon.com/Onboarding-Champions-Recruiting-Principles-Effective/dp/1734297344/

    Lyrics of a Broken Heart: A Father's Journey Toward Wholeness - https://www.amazon.com/Lyrics-Broken-Heart-Fathers-Wholeness/dp/1734297328

    Get Mary's free guide: How to Engage Your Board in Fundraising, by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardfundraising

    Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!

    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.

    Get Mary's book Click here: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them

    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


    117: Founder and CEO Co-exist in Unique Executive Transition Plan May 27, 2021
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    My guest today is Christa Gannon. Christa is the Founder of Fresh Lifelines for Youth, Inc. ("FLY"). As a Stanford Law student in 1995, Christa volunteered with boys who were faced with spending most of their teenage years, and for some their entire lives, behind bars. She asked them what would prevent other youth from ending up like them, and their ideas became the basis for FLY.

    In 1998, Christa received the prestigious George Soros Foundation award, a two-year fellowship, to take the kids' ideas, bolster them with best practices in youth development and crime prevention, and start a pilot program. The pilot was so successful that when the fellowship ended in 2000, Christa incorporated the project into a nonprofit.

    Today, Fresh Lifelines for Youth is an award-winning Bay Area nonprofit that each year serves approximately 2,500 youth ages 11-24 who are involved the juvenile justice system in 3 Bay Area counties. FLY educates young people about the law, supports them to become leaders among their peers, and gives them positive mentors and role models. Providing services at less than one tenth the cost of incarceration, FLY helps young people out of the pipeline to prison and onto a new path toward healthy, productive lives. FLY also helps local juvenile justice systems become more just, humane, and equitable.

    Christa has received numerous awards – no less than 34! - for her work at FLY, including the James Irvine Leadership Award, the Human Rights Award for the City of San Jose, Stanford Law School's Inaugural Alumni Public Service Award, the Law Foundation's Youth Advocate of the Year Award, a Bay Area Women of Influence Award, and induction as an Ashoka Fellow, one of the first in the field of Juvenile Justice in the United States.

    After serving as CEO of FLY for its first two decades, Christa now serves in a formal Founder role as an advocate and ambassador for FLY, helping with fundraising and investor relations, and working on special projects for FLY's strategic plan, "Imagine 2030."

    Christa holds a B.S. in sociology and law and society, graduated with honors from Stanford Law School, and is a member of the California Bar. Christa is also a wife, mother of two children, and basketball coach.

    Here's what to expect during the episode:

    • Nonprofit executive transitions are not necessarily thoughtful, planned, nor strategic. How does one deal with succession planning?
    • Dividing the work between a CEO and a COO. It's all about playing to your strengths!
    • Constantly listening to the whispers of the soul. What would that look like (or sound like) for leaders?
    • The lessons Christa learned after taking a sabbatical. What's the value in "stepping away" as a founder in light of executive transitions?

    ~

    You can see Christa on her website https://flyprogram.org/

    Check her out on Twitter (https://twitter.com/flyprogram_org) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/flyprogram)

    Her email is Christa@flyprogram.org and her YouTube is on https://www.youtube.com/user/FLYprogram

    Get Mary's free guide: Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Board, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport

    Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!

    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


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