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096: What's A Board Review And Why You Need It Dec 31, 2020

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My guest today is Steven Bowman. Steven is a seasoned Board adviser, with a great depth of experience and skill facilitating Board reviews and strategic planning process. He has held numerous senior executive, CEO and Board positions with some of the USA and Australia's most prestigious organizations, as well as authoring and co-authoring over 14 books on governance, strategy, risk and executive leadership.

Acknowledged as a pioneer in the field of strategic awareness, Steven has built a reputation around the world as an adviser who empowers his clients by offering multiple perspectives on any given challenge.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

"The board's role is to make the choices that create the future for the communities you serve."

What are the various kinds of people that make boards go off-track? Learn to deal with bad behavior instead of being too "polite".
The importance of knowing your vision statement and its relationship to making decisions and asking questions.
What is the culture you need for the organization, and how do you know you're meeting that goal?

"Are you doing this to prove, or are you doing this to create?"

You can contact Steve via email: steven@consciousgovernance.com

His website is https://consciousgovernance.com/

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

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095: Why you need a mindfulness practice and 3 tips Dec 24, 2020

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In this episode Mary shares results you can expect from a mindfulness practice. She also shares what executive directors participating in her Well Being for Nonprofit Executive Directors program have to say about the benefits for them as leaders.

Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact.

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To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting

Connect with Mary!

To schedule a free consultation with Mary go to: Talk With Mary.

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

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Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/

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094: Leadership Insights You Need to Know Dec 17, 2020

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My guest today is Hugh Ballou. Hugh is a Transformational Leadership Strategist and Corporate Culture Architect working with visionary CEOs, entrepreneurs, clergy, and nonprofit leaders and their teams to develop a purpose-driven high-performance collaboration culture that significantly increases productivity, profits, and job satisfaction, through dramatically decreasing confusion, conflicts, and under-functioning.

With 40 years as musical conductor, Ballou uses the leadership skills utilized daily by the conductor in teaching relevant leadership skills and showing leaders in business, religious institutions, or nonprofit organizations the power of creating a high-performance culture that responds to the nuances of the leader as a skilled orchestra responds to the musical director.

In his work with Social Entrepreneurs and corporate executives for 32+ years applying his unique transformational leadership concepts, he has developed comprehensive systems and strategies for empowering leadership leading social change His books, e-Books, online programs and live presentations have impact on leaders worldwide with his unique and proprietary leadership methodology that integrates strategy with performance unlike the traditional consultant model.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

The similarities between music directors, programmers, and leadership consultants: being creative without breaking the rules.
What are the elements that hold back nonprofit leaders from success?
The importance of defining your goals as a leader to build the roads that lead to them.
How can you avoid falling into the pitfall of micromanaging?
Giving the opportunity for the board to add their expertise and be involved in the work.

You can listen to Hugh's podcasts on http://thenonprofitexchange.org and http://BetterLeader.me

His website is https://synervisionleadership.org and the community is at https://synervisionleadership.org/community-overview

Get Mary's free training, 3 Mistakes Nonprofit Leaders Make Orienting Board Members by going to http://nonprofitboardorientation.com

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.

To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting

Connect with Mary!

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/

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

093: Fundraising success tips you need to know now! Dec 10, 2020

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My guest for this episode is Linda Lysakowski.

Linda is one of slightly more than just one the hundred professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive designation. In her thirty-plus years in the development field, she has managed capital campaigns; helped dozens of nonprofit organizations achieve their development goals, and has trained more than 40,000 professionals in Mexico, Canada, Egypt, Bermuda, and most of the fifty United States.

Linda is a graduate of Alvernia College in Reading, PA with majors in Banking and Finance; Communications; and Theology/Philosophy. She is a graduate of AFP's Faculty Training Academy and has received two AFP research grants.

She has received the Outstanding Fundraising Executive award from the Eastern PA, Las Vegas, and Sierra (NV) chapters of AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) was recognized internationally with the Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Service to AFP. She was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Las Vegas Chapter of AFP.

Linda is a speaker and the published author of more than two dozen books. In addition to her full-length books, Linda has written three AFP Ready Reference Books and has been published in numerous other Publications including International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing, Contributions, Advancing Philanthropy, Associations Now, CASE Currents, Major Gifts Report, Grant Station, New Directions in Philanthropy, and more.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

The essential factors for people being a successful fundraiser.
How getting involved develops the connections you need.
Keeping in touch with the donors, volunteers, and clients in different ways during the "new normal" period.
The value of taking time to evaluate your board members and doing strategic planning.
Acknowledging that the people we're working with may have undergone some changes.
Taking advantage of this time to invest in your development.
Some of the barriers for nonprofits who are trying to raise money.

You can contact Linda via email: linda@lindalysakowski.com

Her website is https://lindalysakowskicourses.com/

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

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.

To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting

Connect with Mary!

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/

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

092: Is balance for nonprofit leaders possible? Dec 03, 2020

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My guest for this episode is Cynthia Gregory.

As a nonprofit leader with more than two decades in the field and as a certified Co-Active Coach, Cynthia Gregory knows that no one works harder or deserves more validation than nonprofit fundraisers, executives, and cultural change-makers. Cynthia has held leadership roles with United Way, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and smaller, regional nonprofits, mainly focused on healthcare.

Through her executive coaching practice, Cynthia supports nonprofit leaders with individual and team coaching through group facilitation.

Cynthia earned her BA, journalism from Gonzaga University, and her MFA, creative writing, from Mills College. Cynthia is widely published and author of Journaling As Sacred Practice: An Act of Extreme Bravery.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

The definition of work-life balance for the typical Nonprofit Leader.
Various elements that contribute to executive burnout in the nonprofit profession.
Associated pressures that Nonprofit Leaders have to deal with on a daily basis.
The importance of being an example to your staff that you can take some time off.
How "filling our souls" with our colleagues and peers can help make better decisions.
Challenging our assumptions creates possibilities and drives the right mindset.
Productivity can come out of taking care of yourself.

You can find Cynthia at her website at https://cgregorycreativity.com/

You can also find her on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/coachcynthia.gregory) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/GregoryCynthia/)

Message Cynthia on LinkedIn, mention Inspired Nonprofit Leadership and receive a free 30-minute coaching session on work-life balance.

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

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.

To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting

Connect with Mary!

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/

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

091: How's your creativity? Here are some tips for leaders. Nov 26, 2020

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In this episode, Mary shares some tips for nonprofit leaders on how to cultivate creativity. Hint: passion helps a lot and you know you have that!

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.

To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting

Connect with Mary!

To schedule a free consultation with Mary go to: Talk With Mary.

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/

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

090: How One Executive Pivoted His Nonprofit in Response to COVID19 Nov 19, 2020

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My guest for this episode is Eduardo Caballero.

Eduardo is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Edventure More (EDMO®) whose mission is mission is to make equitable, high-quality STEAM & SEL education programs accessible to all communities in order to cultivate curious, courageous, and kind humans everywhere. Since 2004 EDMO® has grown to serve over 20,000 kids annually through its award-winning summer day camps and after school programs.

In addition to serving as Executive Director of Edventure More, Eduardo has been active on the SF Department of Children & Youth's Summer Work Group, The Big Lift collaborative's Inspiring Summers Workgroup in the Peninsula, the Marin Promise in Marin County and the Oakland Summer Learning Network. He has also represented the Bay Area at summer funding lobbying events at the state capitol.

Eduardo contributes to the field as a speaker at local and national summer and afterschool conferences. He has led workshops on Authentic Leadership, The Maker Mindset, and Social Emotional Learning at the National Summer Learning Association Conference, National Afterschool Association Conference, and elsewhere. He has completed the Leadership for Equity & Opportunity (LEO) learning-in-action program and is learning to be a better equity ally every day.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

Making adjustments to the nonprofit to adapt to the pandemic.
The "design challenge" in flipping an in-person activity to an online event.
Leading with love instead of fear during a time of crisis.
Learning that people are kind and honest through a restructured financial model.
Pursuing innovation with equity in mind.
Developing trust and understanding between you and the board members.

You can contact Eduardo via email: eduardo@campedmo.org

His website is https://campedmo.org/

Get Mary's Trust Building Guide and Action Plan for free by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding

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.

To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting

Connect with Mary!

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/

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

089: What do Development Directors say they need? Nov 12, 2020

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My guest for this episode is Sherry Quam Taylor.

Sherry has over 13 years of experience with nonprofits: as a volunteer, staff, and on boards. Sherry has had her own business helping nonprofits for eight years.

She teaches nonprofit leaders how to pivot from a heavy dependence on program, government, and event gifts and into securing large, investment-level donations from individuals so they can finally fund their missions. The leaders she works with are experts in their field, but when it comes to individual donor fundraising, they've simply never been trained on how to do it, so it feels uncomfortable and frustrating.

She helps them learn the exact steps to launch a mid- and major level gift program that feels comfortable, involves less dread, and fully funds their mission for the long-haul. She does this nationally through her private coaching, 90-day LET'S GROW fundraising accelerator, and professional development courses.

Here's what to expect during the episode.

The results of Sherry's extensive research on what Development Directors need.
Discovering the need to provide and training for nonprofits especially this year.
Why one should look into creating a wonderful donor experience.
Challenges in allocating time and resources to the right strategy for better results.
Tackling the mystery of finding individual donors.
Educating board members about what fundraising really looks like.

You can contact Sherry via email Sherry@quamtaylor.com and see her website at www.quamtaylor.com

Get Sherry's course by going to www.quamtaylor.com/boardonboard and use the discount code "Hiland" for a significant discount.

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

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.

To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting

Connect with Mary!

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/

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

088: How to Keep Your Nonprofit Visible Nov 05, 2020

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My guest today is Jill Lublin. Jill is an international speaker on the topics of Radical Influence, Publicity, Networking, Kindness and Referrals. She is the author of 4 Best Selling books including Get Noticed...Get Referrals (McGraw Hill) and co-author of Guerrilla Publicity and Networking Magic. Her latest book is Profit of Kindness.

Jill is a master strategist on how to position a business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace. She is CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 25 years experience working with over 100,000 people as well as national and international media.

Jill teaches a virtual Publicity Crash Course, and consults and speaks all over the world. She also helps authors to create book deals with major publishers and agents, as well as obtain foreign rights deals.

She has served on the boards of several non-profits.

Jill and I talk about specific strategies nonprofits can use thinking about publicity and how it helps. Here's what to expect during the episode:

What is public relations? Many nonprofits get it confused.
If everything starts with your message, how can you define one?
Utilizing current events as a means of branding.
The importance of staying on your message.
Baby steps for nonprofits to get exposure in various kinds of media.

You can contact Jill via email: info@jilllublin.com

Get Jill's free course by going to publicitycrashcourse.com/freegift

Get your free resource from Mary by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport

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.

To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting

Connect with Mary!

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/

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

087: What digital marketing tools can and should you be using? Oct 29, 2020

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My guest for this episode is Steven Aquiar. Steven is a broadly experienced digital marketer and founder of BlueWing and Good Goes Further. He has deep experience using paid media to drive positive outcomes for businesses and mission-driven organizations.

Early in his career, Steven managed social media and audience development for independent and venture-backed publishing startups, where he cut his teeth as a one-person digital marketing department.

Now four years into his consulting journey, he's worked with dozens of companies to grow and convert an audience throughout the entire marketing funnel. Steven has a BA from Brown University and is a Facebook, Google and HubSpot-certified professional.

We discuss digital marketing from the basics to specifics at the highest level. Here are some things you'll learn: