In this episode, Mary shares the results of research and her own study on board member engagement.

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.

Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

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Check out the executive director Leadership Circle at: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/leadershipcircle

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

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Email Mary: [email protected]

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

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My guest today is Sarah Olivieri. Sarah Olivieri is a nonprofit leader and former executive director like you who used to spend days and nights asking questions like:

• How do I get my board to work with me and not against me?
• How can I raise more money for this important mission?
• How can I show up and love my job as much as I love this mission?

Sarah is a #1 International Best-Selling author. She received her BA from the University of Chicago with a focus on globalization and its effect on marginalized cultures and holds a master's degree in Humanistic and Multicultural Education from SUNY New Paltz.

Sarah has over 18 years of nonprofit leadership experience. She was the co-founder of the Open Center for Autism, the Executive Director of the Helping of War Foundation, and co-author of Lesson Plan a la Carte: Integrated Planning for Students with Special Needs.

As the founder and heart behind PivotGround, Sarah helps nonprofits become financially sustainable world changers.

Here’s what to expect during the episode:

• Who should be involved in the budgeting process? 
• What role does the board play concerning an organization's budget?
• Why is it essential to involve board members in decision-making?
• Who is responsible for budget approval?
• Why is trust important in an organization?

Connect with Sarah Olivieri!

Website: https://www.pivotground.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfolivieri/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivotground/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pivotground

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-olivieri/

The case study Sarah mentions: https://www.pivotground.com/50dfcec4

Get your free guide: Create Your Own Weekly Renewal Plan in 3 Easy Steps. Go to: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/request-weeklyrenewalplan.

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

In this episode, Mary shares four tips executive directors can use to avoid or overcome feeling lonely at the top.

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.

Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

Grab your free gift by going to: https://hilandconsulting.org/request-weeklyrenewalplan

Check out the executive director Leadership Circle at: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/leadershipcircle

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

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!

Email Mary: [email protected]

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

My guest for this episode is Mark Slabaugh. Mark is a Certified Pinnacle Business Guide and Executive Coach. Mark has been coaching churches and nonprofits to create greater impact faster than they thought possible. His unique background includes non-profit leadership and entrepreneurship. These experiences taught him how to recruit, lead, and retain teams. He is a student of his surroundings and the people he meets. He brings expertise in a truth-telling conversation. He tenaciously chases his personal goals and enjoys helping others leverage their skills for the team.

As an Executive Coach and Pinnacle Business Guide, he has the joy of coaching teams with crazy dreams. He has also sat in the leader's chair and understands the pressures business owners face. This has brought some of the greatest joy in his professional career - helping leaders accomplish a crazy dream.

Mark and his wife enjoy helping their kids chase their dreams. All four are engaged in activities and school pursuits that are unique to them. It's been such a joy to cheer for them in sports and life.

Here’s what to expect during the episode:

• Do nonprofits get affected by a recession?
• What are the current trends in nonprofit organizations?
• What happens to nonprofits during a recession?
• How can you retain employees during a recession?
• What are some strategies nonprofits use during a recession?
• What does "pinnacle principle" mean?

Connect with Mark Slabaugh!

Website: https://slabaughcoaching.com/

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

Do a free assessment with your team: http://slabaughcoaching.com/inspired

Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding to get your free Trust Building Action Plan.

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

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.

Connect with Mary!

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

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Rebecca Rodriguez. Rebecca has spent 22 years in the social sector, starting in fundraising, then onto operations.

She is the Principal Consultant at For the Philanthropist and author of The Nonprofit Workbook:  Tips & Best Practices for Start-ups Serving the Greater Common Good.  Working with donors as well as nonprofits, her areas of expertise are program development, grant administration, and sustainability.

Rebecca has worked for global organizations, including JA Worldwide, Goodwill, and Biblica. She has extensive experience working with grassroots and start-up organizations and has served as a volunteer and on various advisory committees.

Rebecca earned a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Colorado. Her home is the Texas Hill Country in the Highland Lakes area.  When she is not writing or working with clients, she loves to paddle board. She practices and teaches yoga and ESL to newly arrived-immigrants.

Here’s what to expect during the episode:

• How much does it cost to start a nonprofit organization?
• What are the common misconceptions about starting a nonprofit organization?
• Why is it essential to improve your nonprofit's board engagement?
• How long does it take to set up a nonprofit?
• What are the things you need to consider when starting a nonprofit?

Connect with Rebecca Rodriquez!

Website: https://www.forthephilanthropist.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonprofitworkbook/

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

Check out Rebecca's book, The Nonprofit Workbook: Tips & Best Practices for Start-Ups Serving the Greater Common Good, on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3uraMEl

Rebecca is offering a 45-minute consult for anyone who is thinking about starting a nonprofit or in their first year or two of operations. To take advantage of that, just email her at [email protected] and mention Mary Hiland’s podcast.

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

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.

Connect with Mary!

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

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Stephanie Shaterian. Stephanie is a founder of fLO Content, fLO is a video content producer specializing in original, authentic, documentary-style pieces that serve specific goals or strategic purposes.

They work with decision-makers in the for-profit and non-profit sectors who have immediate video needs for marketing, promotional, or development goals. She is a graduate of the Baltimore School for the Arts and holds a BFA from The Theatre School at Depaul University.

Here’s what to expect during the episode:

• How can nonprofit organizations benefit from video marketing?
• Why should nonprofits consider creating legacy videos?
• Does a nonprofit need a YouTube channel?
• Why are storytelling videos important for nonprofits?
• How long should a nonprofit video content be?

Connect with Stephanie Shaterian!

Website: https://flocontent.com/

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

Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist to get your free Effective Board Orientation Checklist.

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

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.

Connect with Mary!

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

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Shanice Miller. Shanice is a business productivity consultant specializing in project management for nonprofit organizations, helping clients ranging from small startups to multi-million-dollar nonprofits save hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars. 

Her passion for identifying and solving inefficiencies began when she sold her first business, an educational consultancy that was recognized in Forbes and BET, at a less-than-premium price point because she didn’t have systems and processes streamlined and documented. Over the last 10 years, she has used her ability to identify operational inefficiencies and create solutions to not only help save her clients’ nonprofits (and hairlines) but also to fall in love with them again.

Here’s what to expect during the episode:

• What are the 3 common system pain points that occur in nonprofits?
• How can you improve and develop the processes in an organization?
• What are the benefits of process mapping?
• Why is it essential to have a system in an organization?
• What are the critical issues with delegation?
• How can you delegate tasks effectively?

Connect with Shanice Miller!

Website: https://tasklygroup.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasklygroup_/

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

Listeners can sign up to book a call with Shanice and receive her “3 Steps to Automating Your Nonprofit (and Freeing Up Your Time)” training by clicking this link: https://tasklygroup.com/leadership.

Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport to get your free guide: 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board.

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

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.

Connect with Mary!

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

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Wendy Steele. Wendy is the founder and CEO of Impact100, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting and empowering women to create a transformational impact in their communities. Since launching Impact100 in 2001, Wendy has dedicated her life to encouraging women to see themselves as both activists and philanthropists, bringing them together in order to unite their efforts, support one another, and enrich their communities as a team. What began as a grassroots effort in Cincinnati has today collectively granted more than $105 million to worthy nonprofits across more than 60 local chapters and four countries. The importance of giving back with the intent to leave the world a little better than she found it was instilled in her from a young age, leading her to see that all of us have something important to give. Wendy believes that, in giving to others, we gain in incalculable ways, and we can encourage others to do the same.

Wendy's debut book, Invitation to Impact: Lighting the Path to Community Transformation, shares her personal journey building one of today’s most powerful grassroots organizations and invites women to become part of the solution by impacting their very own communities. Part business book, part memoir, Invitation to Impact provides insights for catalyzing meaningful change by giving women a seat at the table and a chance to join the movement—or spark one within themselves.

In recognition of her work with Impact100, Wendy was selected by Forbes for the July 2021 50 over 50 Impact list recognizing women changing communities through social entrepreneurship, law, advocacy, and education. She was also featured as a guest speaker on TEDxBocaRaton in 2014 where she discussed what contagious generosity means and why we should all get involved. In 2020, Wendy was named a Distinguished Honoree of the Jones Prize in Philanthropy from the Institute of Private Investors, and she was also awarded the 2014 Jefferson Award for Public Service for her work with Impact100.

Wendy resides in Tampa Bay, Florida, and enjoys reading, writing, traveling, walking the beach, and spending time with her husband, Rick, her five adult children, and as well as her dog, Gracie.

Here’s what to expect during the episode:

• How does women's empowerment help the community?
• Why do some donors stop giving?
• What does contagious generosity mean?
• How can you encourage people to give back to society?
• What makes people more likely to donate?
• What are the health benefits of donating?

Connect with Wendy Steele!

Website: https://impact100global.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impact100global/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Impct100council

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

Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport to get your free guide: 6 Steps You

Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board.

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

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.

Connect with Mary!

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

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Melisa Galasso. Melisa is the founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. Melisa is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), and has earned the Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation. Within the industry, Melisa serves on the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)’s Council, and is the Chair of the Girl's on the Run Greater Charlotte Advisory Council.

She previously served on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee and the Virginia Society of CPA's Board of Directors and is a past Chair of the North Carolina Association of CPA’s Accounting and Auditing Committee. Melisa is the author of Money Matters for Nonprofits: How Board Members Can Harness the Power of Financial Statements by Understanding Basic Accounting.

Here’s what to expect during the episode:

• Why is financial management important for a nonprofit organization?
• What is the role of technical accounting?
• Why should nonprofit leaders learn basic financial management?
• What are the basic financial reports that a board member should understand?
• What is the difference between an accrual basis and a cash basis?

Connect with Melisa Galasso!

Websites: https://galassolearningsolutions.com/  |  https://moneymattersfornonprofits.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalassoLearningSolutions/

Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist to get your free

Effective Board Orientation Checklist.

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

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.

Connect with Mary!

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

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

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

Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

In this episode, Mary discusses another principle of effective leadership. This one is to identify and check out assumptions.

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.

Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!  

Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.

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!

Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding to get your free Trust Building Action Plan.

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