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5 Ways You Can Find Joy at Work with Steve Fredlund Jan 02, 2024

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Do you find yourself on auto pilot for days or weeks at a time? Going through the motions of running your organization but not getting joy and awe from your work?

Steve Fredlund, known worldwide as The Safari Dude, helps you bring wonder and excitement back into your daily life. Steve was an actuarial scientist who recognized and escaped the "good life" trap. As an author, two-time TEDx speaker, coach, and keynote speaker, he guides others on their path to greater joy and fulfillment.

In our episode today, he will share with you 5 factors that can bring more happiness to your work, your leadership, and your life.

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8 Proven Ways to Feel Happier at Work with Bea Boccalandro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes
Solving Burnout at Your Nonprofit with Jennifer Moss on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes

Your 5 Goals for 2024 Dec 29, 2023

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Are you ready for 2024 to be your best year yet? And I don't mean just your most productive year. I mean a year with your most rewarding work relationships and healthier work/life boundaries?

If you are, then this bonus break is for you! By the end of the episode, you'll be ready to set five career-changing goals and develop a plan to achieve them.

You can download the goal planning template discussed in the Bonus Break here.

Making the Impossible Possible with Jack Fuller Dec 26, 2023

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The holidays are a great time to reset and recharge so we are ready to take a fresh look when we come back in the new year. To help you get ready, join today's guest, Jack Fuller for a conversation about how to break out of the everyday routines and structures that can hamper the creativity and imagination we need to come up with new ideas. Listen in for tips on how you can spark imagination and harness its results to build a strong and resilient nonprofit this year!

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Solving Problems with Unlikely Partners with Leah Garces on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes
Challenge the Fundraising Status Quo with Sherry Quam Taylor on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes

Your 4-Day Workweek Blueprint with Jessica Weitzel Dec 19, 2023

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In this episode, we demystify transitioning to a 4-day workweek at your nonprofit. Jessica Weitzel joins us to share the blueprint she and her team at Via Evaluation used to develop, implement, and evaluate a 4-day workweek pilot. With Dolph by her side, they explore:

Defining success metrics
Crafting your optimal work schedule
Priming your team for the shift
Communicating the transition to your clients and community

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Becoming a Competitive and Equitable Employer with Kevin Dean on Apple, Spotify, or our website with show notes
The Great Success of our 4-Day Workweek Experiment with Pam Orr on Apple, Spotify, or our website with show notes

Dolph and Lexie's Mailbag Extravaganza: Launching your Nonprofit, Navigating Career Transitions, & Engaging Your Board in Fundraising Dec 12, 2023

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In this episode, Dolph and Lexie dig into some of the most commonly asked questions they receive from listeners and clients. Listen in for expert advice on:

Finding a new job after a layoff
Filing for your 501(c)3 status
Networking and marketing for a new nonprofit Building the Board you need
Setting Board member expectations
Engaging your Board in fundraising

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Want to ask your own question? Email us at lexie@successfulnonprofits.com!

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Nail the Interview; Get the Job with Evan Piekara on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website
From Recruitment to Recommitment, Building the Board You Need with Kate Hayes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website

3 Leadership Insights I Wish Someone Shared With Me 30 Years Ago Dec 07, 2023

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As I was preparing for the end of a year-long coaching engagement, a coaching client asked me to share advice wish someone had given me earlier in my professional career. I thought this was a unique twist on the question "What advice would you give your younger self?"

My client's question was actually a tough one to answer because I have been incredibly fortunate and privileged throughout my career. After mulling it over for several days, however, I identified three ideas that I sincerely wish someone had shared with me back in the early 1990s. Of course, this advice is also relevant at any stage of our nonprofit leadership journeys.

You can read a blog post based on this episode here.

How You Can Start a Nonprofit from Scratch with Genevieve Piturro Dec 05, 2023

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A chance encounter with a child without pajamas led today's guest, Genevieve Piturro, to launch a nonprofit from her living room. Today her organization, Pajama Program, has over 40 chapters across the US and has provided children with over 7.5 million pajamas and books. In this episode, she joins us to share the wisdom she gained from building her organization from scratch including:

Building an effective Board of Directors
Finding the mentorship and guidance you need
Harnessing the power of storytelling to build connections
Structuring a successful leadership transition

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Fundraising for Sustainability with Dr. Shantell Chambliss on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website
Time to Change the Way you Fundraise and Raise More Money with Jack Silverstein on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website

Firing a Board Member Nov 30, 2023

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At some point in your nonprofit leadership journey, you will encounter a damaging Board member who needs to be removed. But it's hard to find a playbook for how to handle this delicate situation correctly. In this bonus break, I outline three ways to terminate a problem Board member and answer the following questions:

How do I fire a Board member?
Who is responsible for firing a bad Board member?
How do I handle an underperforming Board member?
What can I do about an abusive Board member?

This bonus break is loosely based on a Successful Nonprofits® blog post; you can read the full post at https://successfulnonprofits.com/how-to-fire-a-difficult-board-member/.

The Executive Director's Guide to Managing Board Relationships with Kiersten Hill Nov 28, 2023

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In this episode, nonprofit leader Kiersten Hill shares invaluable insights from her own experience as an executive director on developing productive, harmonious relationships with Board leadership. She discusses best practices for maintaining a healthy relationship such as clear communication, effective onboarding, annual training, and more. Kiersten also shares tips for what CEOs can do when Board relations deteriorate due to a difficult Board member. This is a must-listen for any ED looking to enhance their Board governance!

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· The Supportive Board Chair with Monica Khant on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.
· All Problems are People Problems with Brad Wolff on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website

5 Fundraising Tasks to Raise Way More Money in the Last 5 Weeks of the Year Nov 24, 2023

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There are just five weeks left in the year, and there are five fundraising tasks I want you to implement before December 31. If you don't already have an end-of-year campaign, make this your year-end strategy. And, if you do have an end-of-year campaign that is currently rolling out, consider strengthening your strategy by incorporating these tasks.

Each can be planned and launched in just eight hours – making them the perfect way to boost your fundraising before December 31.

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