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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast — Business
Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

The Nonprofit Leadership Podcast discusses important issues facing nonprofit leaders in our community and features real stories from real leaders about what strategies and practices have made them successful. Enjoy the show!

Latest Episodes:

What you need to know about Gen Z and how to recruit them for your nonprofit Oct 27, 2021
Show notes

This is the third installment of the Emerging Leader Series featuring young, emerging nonprofit leaders who really want to invest their lives into making real change in our world.

Rob’s guests today are Sayan and Sohil Bhatia, who’ve started their own nonprofit called Start STEM Early. Their goal is to advocate and provide STEM-focused programs, activities, and competitions to elementary and middle school students and teach them about unique STEM concepts.

Sayan and Sohil Bhatia, founders of Start STEM Early

Sayan and Sohil explain what motivated them to launch their organization and how they acquired funding and sponsorships so they can offer their programs free to students interested in STEM. They share why Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, is an inspiring leader and how his emphasis on free education has fueled the work they do. Sayan and Sohil give encouragement to emerging leaders by reminding them to take small steps toward what they’re passionate about instead of waiting for the perfect moment to go for what they want. They share what makes Gen Z so unique and why it’s important for nonprofit leaders to make a genuine effort to try different avenues when recruiting them. Finally, they describe what’s made Start STEM Early so successful, why they focus on interactive sessions and the vision they have for the organization over the next few years.

Links to Resources:

Start STEM Early: https://www.startstemearly.org/

Contact: StartSTEMearly@outlook.com

If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at rob@ccofpc.org
To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

What is the difference between lobbying and advocacy when it comes to your nonprofit organization? Oct 18, 2021
Show notes

Do you struggle with how best to advocate for those you serve? So do many in the nonprofit sector.

Today’s guest, Joanne Goldblum of the National Diaper Bank, is here to shed light on the importance of advocacy, specifically in the context of serving those poverty in the US.

In this episode, Joanne will discuss:

*Why the lower class in the United States bore the brunt of the pandemic and how the pandemic revealed the disparity between classes in this country.

*Why climbing out of poverty is so much harder than falling into it and examples of why it costs more to be poor.

*Examples of what the country got right when it comes to serving lower income communities during the pandemic and some causes for optimism.

*Joanne’s top issue contributing to poverty in the United States.

Joanne Goldblum of the
National Diaper Bank

*Joanne’s current biggest leadership challenge at the National Diaper Bank.

*How many nonprofits struggled during the pandemic due to a lack of government funds and philanthropic donations.Advice for nonprofit leaders struggling to find a healthy balance for the right amount of advocacy to be involved in.The importance of advocating your causes to elected officials.

*How poverty is not a law of nature.

Links to Resources:

National Diaper Bank Network:

More about Joanne:

Joanne’s Book:

If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at rob@ccofpc.org
To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

Why is telling your story so important to the mission and brand of your nonprofit? Oct 13, 2021
Show notes

Telling your story as a nonprofit leader is absolutely critical and perhaps one of the most important aspects of your job as an Executive Director. So how best can you tell your story and what are the best mediums through which you can have the biggest impact?

Rob’s guest today is John Priddy, he is the CEO and co-founder of the Windrider Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to telling captivating stories. John is an entrepreneur and Peabody Award winning film producer, and along with his brother Ed, is also an executive producer of multiple award winning feature documentaries.

John Priddy, CEO and Co-Founder of the Windrider Institute

John recalls how the Windrider Institute has been inspired by the Sundance Film Festival, and has served as a showcase for transformational and sometimes unseen stories of various nonprofit organizations. He shares about Windrider’s special partnership with Sundance and sheds light on Sundance Labs, along with the heavy lifting they do to support films that impact change. He also points out how independent films are similar to nonprofits in how they are supported and organized. Windrider’s successful revenue generating model is highlighted as John explains more about his goals for growing and expanding Windrider over the next few years. Finally, he emphasizes the power of not only sharing a compelling story with the public—but a reminder to share your story amongst your staff and board members which will keep your organization engaged and motivated.

Links to Resources:

Windrider Institute: https://www.windriderinstitute.org/

If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at rob@ccofpc.org

To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

How have nonprofits changed both now and long term because of COVID? Oct 04, 2021
Show notes

It’s been 18 months since COVID first began to sweep across America. Guests on this show have shared their insights as to what they saw from their own organizations and what they learned as they interacted with leaders around the country. Rob’s guest today is both a consultant and a podcast host, and as such he’s in a unique position to provide interesting reflections and insights as to what the state of nonprofits are today.

Rob’s guest today is Dr. Patton McDowell, who founded PMA Consulting. Through his work, he has seen firsthand some of the nonprofits that are really struggling to survive COVID and its impact on organizations. Sadly, he believes that possibly as high as 25% of current nonprofits will not make it. However, thankfully, overall he’s witnessed more positive signs for the nonprofit sector and believes that COVID has also created new and creative options for them thrive.

Dr. Patton McDowell, founder of PMA Consulting

Dr. McDowell describes the resiliency he’s witnessed within the nonprofit sector and how leaders must now face the challenge of turnover and the residual stress of the pandemic. He also explains why some nonprofits may not survive because of the lack of funding without significantly investing in more collaboration and partnerships. On a more positive note, he shares how COVID has reignited board engagement for many organizations and breaks down both the positive and negative long term effects COVID has had on nonprofit organizations such as proximity, hybrid work schedules and talent pools. Finally, Dr. McDowell shares the leadership challenges his own organization must address, why he’s excited about the increased demand for their coaching and talks a bit about his own podcast.

Dr. McDowell has a new book coming out at the end of the year. Stay tuned for that.

Links to Resources:

PMA Consulting: https://www.pattonmcdowell.com/

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/your-path-to-nonprofit-leadership/

If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at rob@ccofpc.org

To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

This emerging leader is helping ensure our next generation has a shot at some of the best paying jobs of the future Sep 26, 2021
Show notes

This is the second episode of the Emerging Young Leaders Series about young emerging nonprofit leaders who really want to invest their lives into making real change in our world. Rob’s guest shares how they’re making their world better by helping more kids access computers, get coding training and prepare them for the future.

Rob’s guest today is Robbie Khazan. He is 17 years old and started Kiddo Byte, a student-run nonprofit organization based in the Boston area. They offer free computer science classes to children who would not otherwise have access to such classes. Now their mission is to give all children an opportunity to experience the magic of coding, regardless of their ability to pay.

Robbie Khazan, founder of Kiddo Byte

Robbie discusses why he specifically wanted to create an organization focused on coding and how Kiddo Byte provides free services through funding from various donors and sponsorship grants. He talks about Kiddo Byte’s recent expansion into other cities and breaks down their marketing approach, class structure and his hopes for Kiddo Byte’s future. Robbie also explains why Kiddo Byte’s mission centers on providing free and equitable access to kids across the country, and how he’s passed his passion and vision to other members to keep Kiddo Byte thriving even after he heads to college. Finally, Robbie shares why he chose to launch underneath the umbrella of another nonprofit organization and why he recommends this structure for those who are thinking about starting their own nonprofit.

Links to Resources:

Kiddo Byte: https://kiddobyte.org/

Robbie@kiddobyte.org

If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at rob@ccofpc.org

To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

How do you make a healthy and effective transition with your CEO/Executive Director? Sep 20, 2021
Show notes

Leadership is hard, period. What can make it even more difficult is when those in leadership positions leave and a new staff person has to follow someone who has been in that role for a long time. If that person was the founder of an organization, it’s an even bigger challenge. In fact, there’s a term for this, it’s called “founder’s syndrome”, which has doomed many nonprofits and for-profit businesses. So how does one make a healthy and effective transition in the CEO, Executive Director role? How does that new Executive Leader go about moving forward with innovation and new ideas, while at the same time preserving the core values that have sustained the organization for years?

Atlanta Community Food Bank Staff
(staff photo)

Rob’s guest today is Kyle Waide, the current president and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB) is one of the largest hunger relief organizations in the country and has about 170 staff, with a cash budget around $40 million a year. It’s part of the Feeding America network of 200 member food banks that serve every county in the United States and provides food and other essential grocery items to a network of about 600 community partners across 29 counties in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Through that network of partners, ACFB will provide the equivalent of about 100 million meals worth of food to roughly 750,000 people this year.

Kyle discusses his leadership style and how his predecessor really shaped the values of the company as well as inspired him to not only maintain continuity, but help his team take on new opportunities with more focus and collaboration. He shares why ACFB’s hiring process centers on finding people that embrace the company’s core values, culture and mission. Also, he explains what food insecurity means and how his team gets to the root of the issues causing food insecurity so they can truly be a resource for the community and the people they serve. He goes on to describe the leaders who have impacted him the most and how he’s navigated the challenge of preserving the legacy of leadership that he inherited over the past 6 years. Finally, Kyle sheds light on how ACFB plans to sustain their current level of activity so they can continue distributing food to those in need and keep their organization financially stable and energized.

Links to Resources:

Atlanta Community Food Bank: https://www.acfb.org/

If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at rob@ccofpc.org

To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

Can you help fund a nonprofit and also get a “return on your investment”? Sep 09, 2021
Show notes

Funding is absolutely critical for all nonprofits and there’s a growing group of investors who want to invest in organizations and people who are really changing the world for the better. Is it possible to both fund the mission of a nonprofit, but also give a return to investors at the same time? On the surface, this seems to be two very different and contrary purposes. However, there is one organization, a nonprofit no less, whose sole mission is to both fund social changemakers while simultaneously providing a return on their donors’ investment through an innovative funding model.

Jasper van Brakel, CEO of RSF Social Finance

Rob’s guest today is Jasper van Brakel, the CEO of RSF Social Finance. RSF has supported more than 2000 social entrepreneurs since 1984 and provides loans for profit and nonprofit and social enterprises in the United States and Canada, and also works as a donor-advised fund sponsor with individuals on their individual giving strategies.

Jasper sheds light on the differences between for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and why for-profit organizations must be purpose driven. He explains RSF’s involvement in the alternative ownership movement and why they support new ways for for-profit entities to provide shareholders some economic benefit. On the same note, he shares how RSF helps nonprofits with growth capital and why he believes more businesses will focus on aligning with customer values by establishing a foundation or social enterprise. Jasper also breaks down RSF’s quarterly community pricing gatherings and how they work to resolve tension surrounding financial returns. He discusses mission drift and why tough conversations around cash flow and financial health are necessary and the importance of alignment commitment for organizations to keep moving forward. Finally, Jasper highlights how RSF chooses projects to invest in and their relationship-driven and collaborative approach to decision making to ensure RSF stays true to its mission of helping to create an economy rooted in equity, healing, and interconnectedness.

Links to Resources:

RSF Social Finance: https://rsfsocialfinance.org/

If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at rob@ccofpc.org
To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

How can you preserve what’s best in your organization while still striving to innovate? Sep 02, 2021
Show notes

Good to Great by Jim Collins is a fantastic leadership book that discusses how great companies each have a common trait of finding a way to continue growing and innovating, year after year. And according to Collins’ research, one of the key ways these companies achieve greatness is by preserving the core while stimulating progress. How can you do the same so that you might have a great organization? Rob’s guest today has successfully implemented this into her leadership experience at the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Rob’s guest today is the Ronald McDonald House Charities President and CEO, Kelly Dolan. The Ronald McDonald House Charities programs help alleviate some financial burdens for families with sick children and provide nearly $772 million in hotel and meals expenses.

Kelly Dolan, President and CEO Ronald McDonald House Charities

Kelly shares her transition from Chief Marketing and Development Officer to CEO, and the long term benefits of succession planning and promoting from within your organization. She breaks down the importance of coaching and mentoring the talent you have, regardless of the size of your organization, and outlines the 3 core programs of the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the full continuum of care they strive to provide families and communities in need. Kelly discusses why communication, strong relationships and trust are vital for any nonprofit or organization to build a solid foundation that actually allows them to innovate, pivot and continue services in times of crisis like the current pandemic. In addition, she recalls how she navigated her most challenging leadership decisions and why she believes a calm presence and empathy are crucial when it comes to leading in this new normal. Finally, Kelly describes why staying current on politics, pop culture and reading biographies are her top choice to broaden her awareness as a leader.

Links to Resources:

Ronald McDonald House Charities: https://rmhc.org/

If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at rob@ccofpc.org

To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

The baton of leadership has been passed at the YMCA Aug 20, 2021
Show notes

Almost everyone is familiar with the YMCA, especially because of the Village People’s infamous song. But many don’t know that the Y, with all of its nationwide affiliates, is actually one of the largest nonprofits, not only in the US, but in the world.

Rob’s guest today is the current but retiring President and CEO of the YMCA of the USA, Kevin Washington. After 43 years of service, Kevin is handing off the baton to the next leader to take the YMCA to the future. YMCA of the USA is a federated organization that manages 800 federate associates as part of their national network. There are 2,700 physical YMCA branch locations across all 50 states, with programs in over 10,000 communities serving 22 million members and counting.

Kevin Washington, past President and CEO of the YMCA of the USA

Kevin recalls his own experience of how the Y found him and his journey from being a member to becoming the organization’s President. He explains how COVID forced the YMCA to quickly pivot and why collaboration with the newly formed federal coalition to support nonprofits was vital to continue providing services for communities. Kevin describes the barriers they’ve had to overcome during the pandemic and why working together is always key, regardless of political beliefs. He also highlights the importance of trust and transparency, and how long term relationships with donors helped secure unrestricted funds when it mattered most. On the same note, Kevin discusses why he believes nonprofit leadership requires significant levels of humbleness, empathy, innovation and boldness and the willingness to risk going against the status quo if it means moving your organization forward. Finally, Kevin shares the greatest opportunities and challenges the next CEO of the YMCA will face, and how the “Summer of George Floyd” and believing in our youth has bolstered his hope for the future.

Links to Resources:

Kevin Washington

Kwashington@ymca.net

Meet the new CEO through this link.

YMCA Website

https://www.ymca.org/

If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at rob@ccofpc.org
To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

How one nonprofit is ensuring that diversity and inclusion are informing the way we create and establish play spaces around our country Aug 16, 2021
Show notes

Diversity, equity and inclusion are on the hearts and minds of every nonprofit leader today. After the events of last year, we started having conversations about these topics like never before. Rob’s guest took the helm of an organization that for the last 25 years, has made equity and inclusion the very focus of their mission efforts.

Lysa Ratliff, CEO of Kaboom

Rob’s guest today is Lysa Ratliff, the new CEO of Kaboom. Kaboom brings kids and communities together to design, imagine and dream about what their play space should look like. Kaboom then brings them together along with volunteers and community members to make their vision a reality in order to achieve play space equity.

Lysa describes how her own childhood experience influenced her current passion for play space equity and how solid partnerships and focusing on kids has led to Kaboom’s steady growth over the last several years. She explains why kids are always worth investing in and the importance of unifying resources to tackle problems that can’t be solved alone. She describes Kaboom’s core values and why data around these values is critical to decision making, understanding where the need is greatest, and helps hold themselves accountable for the outcomes of their work. Lysa discusses how the pandemic forced Kaboom to view their work in new ways, shift from project level work to system level change, and tap into resources to build partnerships. She talks about how and why they adjusted policies to be more aligned with their core values and ensure they have an approach that really centers on community and equity. Finally, she details how to build collaborative relationships and the most important leadership skills she’s learned along the way.

Links to Resources:

Kaboom

https://kaboom.org/

Kaboom on Twitter

https://twitter.com/kaboom

Race Equity Journey

https://media.kaboom.org/docs/KABOOM!-Race-Equity-Journey.pdf

Lysa Ratliff on Linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lysa-ratliff-47094411/

If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at rob@ccofpc.org
To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

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