Successful Nonprofits Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Putting the "People" Back in Volunteerism Apr 09, 2020

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Volunteers are the backbone of so many nonprofits. While many nonprofits could not keep their doors open without them, volunteers and volunteer programs are often overlooked. These volunteers come from all backgrounds and serve at all levels, from experienced professionals to four year olds, from board members to office assistants.

On this episode, Rob Jackson shares just a few of his groundbreaking ideas to ramp up your organization's volunteer program. Join us as we shake up the norms surrounding who makes a great volunteer manager and how to retain volunteers.

Frenemies: Apr 02, 2020

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In these polarized times it is especially hard to contemplate, let alone actually sit down with those we see as the enemies of our cause. But as our guest, Leah Garces, points out, it is exactly these people we need to work with to create change. Join Leah as she challenges us to become comfortable with the uncomfortable, recognize the humanity of our so-called enemies, look for the win-win solution, and ultimately make effective and lasting change.

Nail the interview; get the job! Mar 26, 2020

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Whether you are a candidate or the hiring manager, understanding interview best practices is essential. Our guest Evan Piekara shares everything you need to know about job interview questions and answers. In this episode, we discuss case study interview questions, the "right" answers for common interview questions, and tons of good ideas for your next job interview.

Evan also shares how to position yourself as a leading candidate by preparing meaningful questions that reveal your pre-interview research, taking a genuine interest in those you interact with throughout the process and demonstrating your expertise. Most important, his advice is pertinent whether you are interviewing for a management position or an entry-level one.

Trauma Informed Leadership with Matt Bennett Mar 12, 2020

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We started the year off with strong intentions to manage stress, take care of ourselves and be kind to our inner child. But those of us working in the nonprofit sector have significantly more pressure on us every day. And, with the year almost 25% over, now is the perfect time to share this conversation with Matt Bennett about trauma-informed leadership and self-care.

This dynamic conversation with Matt Bennett leads us on a journey through nonprofit leadership, trauma informed care, self-care and more. In this podcast episode, listeners will get self-care ideas and tips, as well as practical leadership advice for building professional and personal resiliency throughout your nonprofit.

Preparing your nonprofit for a new executive director Feb 28, 2020

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"Here's the keys, here is the restroom, here's your office – good luck!" That's a terrible orientation for any staff member, but this is the orientation that many nonprofit executive directors receive. It's ironic because boards have taken great care in selecting the new chief executive, paid them the highest salary in the organization, and then don't position them for success.

In this episode, we talk about six ways your board can prepare the organization for a successful new chief executive.

Your nonprofit's big bettable initiative with Sridhar Prasad Feb 11, 2020

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"Big bets give organizations the chance to think about what it looks like to go from serving to solving."

That is always the goal isn't it? As much as smaller contributions and fundraising campaigns appreciated and valued, the big donations we receive from philanthropists can not only determine but also expand our organization's achievements.

Sridhar Prasad, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, realized this long before he began researching "Big Bets" in philanthropy. Listen in to the show to learn how to better poise your nonprofit to become "big bettable".

5 Hacks for More Effective Board Recruitment Feb 04, 2020

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Recruiting the right board is the key to a strong, healthy and successful nonprofit organization. Yet too many charities view board recruitment as an afterthought and rush through a process that results in ineffective board members and weak boards.

Dolph Goldenburg shared techniques for recruiting the right board members at a live seminar at the CenterLink E-summit. With CenterLink's permission, we are sharing this seminar as a podcast mini-series.

In this second half of the live presentation, we cover

The board candidate vetting process
Your board recruitment timeline
Orientation of new members
The 5 hacks for a better board recruitment process.

Unlock Your Power to Recruit Great Board Members (Centerlink E-Summit 2019) Jan 21, 2020

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Though my greatest mistakes and successes have been the people that I have chosen to hire, my 2nd greatest mistakes and successes have been those I have recruited for boards. Tune in to hear my best practices for recruiting committed, progressive, and overall great board members!

From Nonprofit Leader to Thought Leader: Global Credibility Expert, Mitchell Levy, shares his best practices to spread your AHA moments across the nonprofit sector Jan 14, 2020

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You may have a well-run nonprofit organization, a great strategic plan, and effective programs with great outcomes. But your constituents live in a world full of distractions screaming for their attention. So how do you ensure that your charity's message is heard? Silicon Valley's AHA Guy, Mitchell Levy, joins us on the podcast to share his answer: thought leadership.

Mitchell chats with us about how to apply the five best practices of thought leadership so that you and your nonprofit get the recognition you deserve.

Mitchell is a global credibility expert, entrepreneur, and CEO of AHA-that, which helps accomplished professionals share their ideas with an amazon best-selling book.

Make Your Resolutions Your Reality Jan 02, 2020

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It's the first week of January in America, which means we're all creating resolutions that the vast majority of us will bail on by January 17th. Dolph explores 11 tips, tricks and hacks for achieving your resolution.

Show notes: https://successfulnonprofits.com/portfolio/76839/

Highlights:

(2:15) Resolutions are really goals

(2:55) How to create a plan that will achieve your goals

(12:20) Hack #2: Celebrate milestones appropriately

(24:00) Hack #7: Know what you'll do when the going gets tough.

(27:30) Hack #8: Don't let failure derail you

(20:10) Hack #11: Make it a lifestyle

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