Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development

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Ep 93: Why Even a Good Executive Director Needs a Coach Sep 21, 2019

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Professional development for nonprofit leaders - luxury or necessity? In this podcast I talk about how maximizing impact requires an investment in support.

Bonus Episode: Small But Mighty Nonprofits (with Laura Zielke) Sep 14, 2019

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Most folks are utterly clueless about the size and scope of the nonprofit sector. In fact it’s not really thought of as a sector.

Ep 92: The Lonely Nonprofit Leader (with Glennda Testone) Sep 07, 2019

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You’ve probably heard of “Imposter Syndrome”. But have you heard of “Loneliness Syndrome”?

Ep 91: The Diversity Problem in Our Sector (with Diahann Billings-Burford) Aug 24, 2019

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Nonprofits have a diversity problem. Big time. And I believe this is one of the most important issues facing the sector today.

Ep 90: Why People Don’t Donate (and What You Can Do About It) (with Phil Buchanan) Aug 10, 2019

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There are so many people who want to make a difference and your nonprofit is a vehicle for them to do just that. So why can it be so hard to get people (or foundations) to open their checkbooks?

Ep 89: Nonprofit Partnerships, Mergers, and Acquisitions (with Wendy Foster) Jul 27, 2019

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Find out how partnerships can succeed and when they might fail and learn the origin story of the successful partnership between Uber and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Ep 88: Everything You Wanted to Know About Planned Giving (with Judi O’Kelley) Jul 13, 2019

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Planned giving can be a fantastic way for nonprofits to raise significant funds and can greatly benefit both the organization and the donor.

Bonus Episode: Nonprofit Workspaces (Joan Garry on the “Dear HBR” Podcast) Jul 01, 2019

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Does standard work advice not apply to you because you’re at a nonprofit? In this episode of HBR's advice podcast, Dear HBR:, cohosts Alison Beard and Dan McGinn answer your questions with the help of Joan Garry.

Ep 87: True Confessions of a Five Star Board Chair (with Daryl Messinger) Jun 15, 2019

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I have met many first rate board chairs and even had a few during my tenure as an Executive Director, but my guest today is the entire package.

Ep 86: An Artful Approach to Social Media (with Robin Cembalest) Jun 01, 2019

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Learn how Robin Cembalest has built an enormous social media following and take away lessons that any nonprofit can implement.

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