Have you ever had a moment where someone asks what you're working on and everything in you wants to blurt out something impressive? Especially if you're feeling a little bit insecure? We've been there, and we get it. We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, and between us have been nonprofit volunteers, leaders, staff, board members, and consultants. The metric you want to blurt in that moment (and the underlying need to blurt) is a strong indicator that there's another metric that needs to be examined behind-the-scenes of your organization. But what is that metric? And how can we know if the metrics we are focused on are hurting or helping our organization? We're talking about that in this episode. Got more questions? Email us at [email protected]

Transparency in organizations has always been important, and in an info-rich world with research able to be done by anyone in the world, it becomes even more so. We've seen over the years how organizations try to minimize issues thinking it'll be what looks best for the organization. However, the principles that guide these decisions were often born in an age prior to the internet being what it is today. So what does that mean for your organization? Let's talk about it! When's the last time you sat in your office and prayed someone would call with the exact skill/donation/time that you needed for a project that's going on? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, nonprofit consultants who want to see your organization grow. Knowing how to ask people around you for specific help in a way that doesn't deteriorate the relationship you've spent time building

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(Part 2 of 2) When's the last time you sat in your office and prayed someone would call with the exact skill/donation/time that you needed for a project that's going on? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, nonprofit consultants who want to see your organization grow. Knowing how to ask people around you for specific help in a way that doesn't deteriorate the relationship you've spent time building is a hugely important skill. Whether you're the leader of an organization or you're leading from the middle, today we are sharing how to go for the ask in in-person settings. This can transform the amount of resources your organization has in the matter of a few conversations. If you have further questions, we're happy to hear from you at [email protected].

(Part 1 of 2) When's the last time you sat in your office and prayed someone would call with the exact skill/donation/time that you needed for a project that's going on? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, nonprofit consultants who want to see your organization grow. Knowing how to ask people around you for specific help in a way that doesn't deteriorate the relationship you've spent time building is a hugely important skill. Whether you're the leader of an organization or you're leading from the middle, today we are sharing how to go for the ask in in-person settings. This can transform the amount of resources your organization has in the matter of a few conversations. If you have further questions, we're happy to hear from you at [email protected].

Have you ever wondered what makes some examples so compelling that they stick on your mind long after you've forgotten the point they were trying to prove? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, nonprofit consultants who want to see your organization grow. The power of stories can be one of the greatest things for you to understand, and can revolutionize the way you lead and the energy with which your volunteers contribute. Today, we're talking about how to tell compelling stories. Have a good story of your own you'd like to share? Email us at [email protected].

People don't generally get into a good story without a hero to draw them THROUGH the story. Figuring out who the hero is in your non profit is essential to growth and impact. Today, Ted and Lisa drill down and explore this concept to help you better establish who the heroes are.

Empathy is a super important skill when you're a leader, but can easily become a hurdle to leadership when it takes over. Whether it's with your staff or with one of the clients you're trying to help, it's important to recognize when empathy is important and at what point it stops being helpful in your leadership and decision making.

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Believe it or not, vision statements and organizational visions in general do need to change sometimes. They're one of the first things you have to tell everyone, but it's also one of the most VITAL pieces of your ability to communicate what it is that you're doing. Your ability to communicate that is directly related to the resources you will have. Let's have a discussion about whether or not your vision needs a checkup, or even a change up.

What is the one question every person is secretly asking a nonprofit leader? "Where is the money going?" The natural posture tends to be a stance of justification. But once we know what the question-behind-the-question is, we're able to answer in a way that sets our organizations up for trust and simplicity.

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Hard conversation are par for the course in nonprofit (or any) leadership. Whether it's with a volunteer, a staff member, or a donor who is asking tough questions, how you handle this conversation will determine the future of your organization. Here's how to have it!

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