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

By Joan Garry

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Joan Garry: Nonprofit Leader and former Executive Director of GLAAD helps fellow CEOs, Boards and Board Chairs, Fundraisers, and Nonprofit Marketers

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

04.15.2024
Ep 201: Cultural Intelligence: A Major Key to a Thriving Nonprofit (with Dr. Pablo Otaola)
You’ve heard of IQ and EQ. But, CQ is the third intelligence that empowers a nonprofit leader to mightily drive the mission with the strong, rallying support of a unified team. Listen in to learn what CQ is, how it...
03.30.2024
Ep 200: The 200th Episode: Gratitude & Observations About This Amazing Journey
Releasing episode 200 of the Nonprofits Are Messy podcast is a milestone. It has been a journey full of insights, observations, and a big fat “I told you so”. This is a look back at how far we’ve come together.
03.16.2024
Ep 199: The Fearless Election Year Fundraising Plan (with Tom Kissane)
Conservative and risk-averse boards tend to lower expectations and pull back on fundraising during an election year. In this episode with Tom Kissane, Vice Chairman of CCS Fundraising, he shares compelling reasons to go boldly forward with your organization’s fundraising...
03.02.2024
Ep 198: Challenging the Status Quo in Long-Standing Organizations (with Cica Dadjo)
What is the secret to implementing DEI strategy in long-standing nonprofit organizations? Cica Dadjo, Chief GEDI at the IRC, shares universal lessons that can help nonprofit leaders disrupt the status quo of organizational culture.
02.17.2024
Ep 197: Stop Calling It Microaggressions: A Call To Action To Intercept Subtle Acts Of Exclusion (with Dr. Tiffany Jana)
It is a misnomer. There is nothing ‘micro’ about microaggression. What is the real meaning of microaggression, what should it truly be called, and how can a leader recognize and take action to tackle it? Dr. Tiffany Jana shares her...
02.03.2024
Ep 196: How Risky Is AI For Nonprofits? (with Beth Kanter)
Organizations around the world are using artificial intelligence to improve processes, delegate tasks, and drive progress. What do nonprofit leaders need to know?
01.20.2024
Ep 195: Conflict Resolution and Finding the Third Ground (with Ken Cloke)
World-renowned conflict resolution expert, Ken Cloke, shares his secrets for overcoming conflict using proven strategies from his mediation practice that have brought "impossible" conflicts to peace across the world for 4 decades.
12.16.2023
Ep 194: Leaders of Color in Nonprofits: Challenges and Opportunities (with April Frazier Camara)
In this episode, I chat with April Frazier Camara about how diversity is the secret sauce in nonprofit leadership. Her insights? Eye-opening. You'll see our sector in a whole new light.
12.02.2023
Ep 193: Is “Martyritis” Killing Your Organization? (with Kishshana Palmer)
In our sector, time often feels like a scarce resource. You're likely juggling countless tasks, believing that maximum productivity is the key to fulfilling your mission. But what if we're approaching time all wrong?
11.18.2023
Ep 192: Embracing Our Finite Time (with Oliver Burkeman)
In our sector, time often feels like a scarce resource. You're likely juggling countless tasks, believing that maximum productivity is the key to fulfilling your mission. But what if we're approaching time all wrong?
11.04.2023
Ep 191: How to Build Amazing Work Relationships (with Michael Bungay Stanier)
Great work relationships lead to greater job satisfaction and higher employee retention. Michael Bungay Stanier shares with us his recipe for designing our work relationships to thrive.
10.21.2023
Ep 190: Nonprofits Turn Cities Into Communities (with Mayor Ras J. Baraka)
In this episode, Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark, NJ shed light on a beautiful partnership dance between city government and nonprofits. These organizations, he shared, often handle tasks the city can't, challenging local governance to aim higher, do better.
10.07.2023
Ep 189: Is a 5-Star Development Director a Needle in a Haystack?
Organizations often stay with a subpar development director because they don't believe they could get someone better. Let's explore this assumption.
09.23.2023
Ep 188: Can A Teen Be Your Next Executive Director? (with Sarah Hernholm)
How do we ensure that the next generation of nonprofit leadership is prepared? Sarah Hernholm shares her groundbreaking work with WIT.
09.09.2023
Ep 187: Don’t Be a Mission Creep!
Mission creep is a big problem for many nonprofits. Here’s some practical advice on how to prevent it.
08.26.2023
Ep 186: Emotional Intelligence is the Key to Better Leadership (with Daniel Goleman)
How can we improve our emotional intelligence and become better leaders as a result? Daniel Goleman, author of "Emotional Intelligence", explains.
07.29.2023
Ep 185 - The Surprising Impact of a Strong Organizational Value Statement (with Lindsay Hoffman)
Let's bring your organizational values to life in a tangible way. Join me and Lindsay Hoffman as we transform vague concepts into a potent value statement that drives your nonprofit's mission.
07.15.2023
Ep 184: Nobody Told Me I’d Have to Fundraise!
Let’s unpack the truth about board fundraising expectations…
06.17.2023
Ep 183: The Nonprofit Superhero's Guide to Mindful Leadership (with Dan Harris)
Tune in as Dan Harris from 10% Happier and I explore meditation as a vital tool for mindful leadership, helping you control ego and anxiety for a greater impact.
06.03.2023
Ep 182: Why Every Nonprofit Leader Needs a Coach (with Laura Zielke and Darian Heyman Rodriguez)
Nonprofit coaching can be transformative, but there are different styles as my guests Laura Zielke and Darian Heyman Rodriguez demonstrate in this compelling and actionable episode.
05.20.2023
Ep 181: How Hybrid Meetings Can Be Remarkably Effective (with Priya Parker)
Tune in as Priya Parker uncovers the treasure within hybrid meetings and shares golden nuggets to transform your hybrid gatherings from 'awkward' to 'awesome'.
05.06.2023
Ep 180: Tackling Internal Conflict – Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations (with Aarati Kasturirangan)
When fierce advocates clash, who you gonna call? Nonprofit internal conflict busters! Tune in to learn how Aarati Kasturirangan, Senior Partner and Managing Director of Dragonfly Partners, navigates this important work.
04.22.2023
Ep 179: Why is My Board SO Dysfunctional? (with Rob Acton)
Board dysfunction driving you bonkers? Join Rob Acton and me as we unravel the causes and offer practical solutions to get your nonprofit board of directors back on track!
04.08.2023
Ep 178: My Foolproof Team-Building Icebreaker for Nonprofits
Enough with the bland icebreakers! Join me as I share a game-changing team-building icebreaker that will change your nonprofit's group dynamics for the better. Less cringing, more connection.
03.25.2023
Ep 177: Building Vibrant Volunteer Communities: Tobi Johnson’s Guide to DEI and Empowerment (with Tobi Johnson)
Ready to transform your volunteer community? Join me and the queen of the power of volunteerism, Tobi Johnson, as we explore DEI strategies and share practical advice to help you build a diverse and vibrant volunteer base that drives your...
03.11.2023
Ep 176: Why the Nonprofit Sector Needs a Publicist
It can be frustrating to see people overlook the incredible impact of our organizations. We're constantly fighting against stereotypes and misconceptions, but I believe we can change the narrative and set the record straight.
02.25.2023
Ep 175: Are Crypto Donations the Future of Charitable Giving? (with Pat Duffy)
Crypto donations guru Pat Duffy shares his expert insights and debunks some of the myths around crypto donations. We discuss the benefits of accepting crypto donations, how to reach potential donors, and how The Giving Block has helped thousands of...
02.11.2023
Ep 174: Creating a Board That Reflects the Needs of Your Community (with Whitley Richards)
In this episode, we discuss a critical topic for every nonprofit that wants to effectively serve their community: board composition.
01.30.2023
Ep 173: Good Fortune, Celebrity Philanthropy, and the Quest to End Poverty (with Jessica Seinfeld)
What happens when purpose and celebrity status join forces? Join me as I sit down with Jessica Seinfeld — bestselling author, founder of the powerhouse nonprofit, Good+ Foundation, and wife of comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld to find out!
01.14.2023
Ep 172: How Public-Private Partnerships Create Real and Lasting Change (with Chelsea Peters)
Tune in as collaboration evangelist and Walton Family Foundation CSO, Chelsea Peters and I uncover the power of public-private partnerships. Spoiler alert: it's all about combining your superpowers!
12.17.2022
Ep 171: True Confessions of a Nonprofit Volunteer (with Eileen Opatut)
A very special guest joins me in this episode to share her journey from burned out realtor to ignited volunteer. Tune in to learn how to find volunteer opportunities that fuel you.
12.03.2022
Ep 170: The Top Nonprofit Sector Trends and Takeaways of 2022 (with Stacy Palmer)
What were your biggest takeaways from 2022? Tune in as Stacy Palmer, editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and I discuss some of the nonprofit sector’s biggest headlines, trends, and takeaways of 2022.
11.12.2022
Ep 169: When Your ED Has a Low Appetite For Fundraising (with Kishshana Palmer)
Does your organization have an ED with a low appetite for fundraising? Tune in to learn how strengthening the partnership between your ED and development director can help!
10.22.2022
Ep 168: Hamza Khan’s Recipe for Preventing Burnout (with Hamza Khan)
Feeling the heat lately? You are not alone… burnout impacts many of us in the nonprofit sector. Tune in to learn best-selling author and global keynote speaker, Hamza Khan’s strategies for preventing burnout.
09.24.2022
Ep 167: For the Love of Strategic Planning (with Robert Raben)
In this episode, my guest compares strategy to love — tune in as Robert Raben and I dig deep into the topic of nonprofit strategic planning and how the right approach can help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
09.10.2022
Ep 166: Uncovering New Nonprofit Funding Sources (with Ann Mei Chang)
Are there nonprofit funding sources out there that are not being sufficiently taken advantage of? According to my guest, Candid CEO, Ann Mei Chang, the answer is yes. Tune in to learn more.
08.27.2022
Ep 165: Eye-Opening Tales of a Board Nominations Committee Chair (with Daryl Messinger)
Getting the right people on your nonprofit board is no easy task. Tune in to this episode to learn how one nominations committee chair helped her org build the board of its dreams!
08.14.2022
Ep 164: A 7-Step Succession Planning Process for Nonprofits
Want to leave your nonprofit in good hands even after you move on to your next adventure? Tune in to discover the 7 crucial steps to a successful succession planning process.
07.30.2022
Ep 163: What It Takes to Be a Successful Director of Development (with Lori Abrams)
Join me for an eye-opening conversation about fundraising mistakes, fundraising anxiety, and what it actually takes to be a first-rate development director for your nonprofit.
07.16.2022
Ep 162: Inside the Heart & Mind of a Program Officer (with Rebecca Cokley)
What does an ideal relationship between a program officer and a grantee actually look like? Experienced program officer, Rebecca Cokley, joins me in this episode to answer this frequently asked question.
06.18.2022
Ep 161: Inclusion is About More Than Diversity (with Daisy Auger-Domínguez)
In this episode, author and Chief People Officer at Vice Media Group, Daisy Auger-Domínguez to talk about the best starting place for nonprofit leaders who want to dismantle racial inequity and foster more inclusivity in the workplace.
06.04.2022
Ep 160: Corporate Philanthropy and the Paul Newman Foundation (with Miriam Nelson)
In this episode, Miriam Nelson, CEO of the Newman Foundation, joins me to talk about corporate philanthropy, purpose-driven work, and shameless exploitation for the power of good…
05.21.2022
Ep 159: Helping Veteran Volunteers Find Their Next Mission (with Art delaCruz)
My guest in this episode is Team Rubicon CEO, Art delaCruz. Listen in as we chat about the positive impact of volunteerism — particularly for military veterans.
05.07.2022
Ep 158: 3 Big Trends That Are Altering the Nonprofit Sector (with Eric Nee)
Eric Nee, Editor in Chief of SSIR, joins me to talk about what’s going on in our world and how it impacts social change and the work nonprofit leaders do every single day.
04.23.2022
Ep 157: How Equitable Technology Can Supercharge Your Mission (with Amy Ward and Afua Bruce)
Technology for nonprofits is often thought of as being external to the work that goes on inside the sector. In this episode, Amy Ward and Afua Bruce join me to talk about how equitable technology can help us build a...
04.09.2022
Ep 156: How Leaders Can Promote Belonging In the Workplace (with Rhodes Perry)
In this episode, guest Rhodes Perry joins me to uncover the role inclusive leaders play when it comes to building belonging cultures in the nonprofit workplace.
03.26.2022
Ep 155: A Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity to Shape the Future of Nonprofit Work (with Allison Fine and Beth Kanter)
What is smart technology? And what does it look like in the nonprofit sector? Beth Kanter and Allison Fine join me for a deep dive into human-centered software and how to use it ethically, responsibly, and intentionally in today’s nonprofit...
03.12.2022
Ep 154: The Nonprofit Business Model is Broken (with Vu Le)
What does the ideal nonprofit business model look like? Does it bear any resemblance to the model we have today? Listen in as guest Vu Le and I paint the picture of an evolved nonprofit sector.
02.26.2022
Ep 153: Supervision vs. Management – What’s the Difference? (with Rita Sever)
Is there really a difference between leadership and management? And what about supervision and management? In this podcast, Rita Sever and I discuss why these skills are actually quite different — and why nonprofit leaders need to be proficient in...
02.12.2022
Ep 152: Secrets of a High-Functioning Board of Directors (with Joan Garry)
There is no way your nonprofit organization can thrive without one — but do you know what a high-functioning board of directors actually looks like? Tune in to this episode to crack the code.

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

Ep 201: Cultural Intelligence: A Major Key to a Thriving Nonprofit (with Dr. Pablo Otaola)

Ep 200: The 200th Episode: Gratitude & Observations About This Amazing Journey

Ep 199: The Fearless Election Year Fundraising Plan (with Tom Kissane)

Ep 198: Challenging the Status Quo in Long-Standing Organizations (with Cica Dadjo)

Ep 197: Stop Calling It Microaggressions: A Call To Action To Intercept Subtle Acts Of Exclusion (with Dr. Tiffany Jana)

Ep 196: How Risky Is AI For Nonprofits? (with Beth Kanter)

Ep 195: Conflict Resolution and Finding the Third Ground (with Ken Cloke)

Ep 194: Leaders of Color in Nonprofits: Challenges and Opportunities (with April Frazier Camara)

Ep 193: Is “Martyritis” Killing Your Organization? (with Kishshana Palmer)

Ep 192: Embracing Our Finite Time (with Oliver Burkeman)

Ep 191: How to Build Amazing Work Relationships (with Michael Bungay Stanier)

Ep 190: Nonprofits Turn Cities Into Communities (with Mayor Ras J. Baraka)

Ep 189: Is a 5-Star Development Director a Needle in a Haystack?

Ep 188: Can A Teen Be Your Next Executive Director? (with Sarah Hernholm)

Ep 187: Don’t Be a Mission Creep!

Ep 186: Emotional Intelligence is the Key to Better Leadership (with Daniel Goleman)

Ep 185 - The Surprising Impact of a Strong Organizational Value Statement (with Lindsay Hoffman)

Ep 184: Nobody Told Me I’d Have to Fundraise!

Ep 183: ​​The Nonprofit Superhero's Guide to Mindful Leadership (with Dan Harris)

Ep 182: Why Every Nonprofit Leader Needs a Coach (with Laura Zielke and Darian Heyman Rodriguez)

Ep 181: How Hybrid Meetings Can Be Remarkably Effective (with Priya Parker)

Ep 180: Tackling Internal Conflict – Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations (with Aarati Kasturirangan)

Ep 179: Why is My Board SO Dysfunctional? (with Rob Acton)

Ep 178: My Foolproof Team-Building Icebreaker for Nonprofits

Ep 177: Building Vibrant Volunteer Communities: Tobi Johnson’s Guide to DEI and Empowerment (with Tobi Johnson)

Ep 176: Why the Nonprofit Sector Needs a Publicist

Ep 175: Are Crypto Donations the Future of Charitable Giving? (with Pat Duffy)

Ep 174: Creating a Board That Reflects the Needs of Your Community (with Whitley Richards)

Ep 173: Good Fortune, Celebrity Philanthropy, and the Quest to End Poverty (with Jessica Seinfeld)

Ep 172: How Public-Private Partnerships Create Real and Lasting Change (with Chelsea Peters)

Ep 171: True Confessions of a Nonprofit Volunteer (with Eileen Opatut)

Ep 170: The Top Nonprofit Sector Trends and Takeaways of 2022 (with Stacy Palmer)

Ep 169: When Your ED Has a Low Appetite For Fundraising (with Kishshana Palmer)

Ep 168: Hamza Khan’s Recipe for Preventing Burnout (with Hamza Khan)

Ep 167: For the Love of Strategic Planning (with Robert Raben)

Ep 166: Uncovering New Nonprofit Funding Sources (with Ann Mei Chang)

Ep 165: Eye-Opening Tales of a Board Nominations Committee Chair (with Daryl Messinger)

Ep 164: A 7-Step Succession Planning Process for Nonprofits

Ep 163: What It Takes to Be a Successful Director of Development (with Lori Abrams)

Ep 162: Inside the Heart & Mind of a Program Officer (with Rebecca Cokley)

Ep 161: Inclusion is About More Than Diversity (with Daisy Auger-Domínguez)

Ep 160: Corporate Philanthropy and the Paul Newman Foundation (with Miriam Nelson)

Ep 159: Helping Veteran Volunteers Find Their Next Mission (with Art delaCruz)

Ep 158: 3 Big Trends That Are Altering the Nonprofit Sector (with Eric Nee)

Ep 157: How Equitable Technology Can Supercharge Your Mission (with Amy Ward and Afua Bruce)

Ep 156: How Leaders Can Promote Belonging In the Workplace (with Rhodes Perry)

Ep 155: A Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity to Shape the Future of Nonprofit Work (with Allison Fine and Beth Kanter)

Ep 154: The Nonprofit Business Model is Broken (with Vu Le)

Ep 153: Supervision vs. Management – What’s the Difference? (with Rita Sever)

Ep 152: Secrets of a High-Functioning Board of Directors (with Joan Garry)

Ep 183: The Nonprofit Superhero's Guide to Mindful Leadership (with Dan Harris)