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

• September 16, 2017Ep 42: What’s With All The Ribbons? (with Dan Osheyack)

  In this episode, my guest Dan Osheyack and I will explore issues of awareness, action, and cause marketing at nonprofits.

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• July 29, 2017Ep 41: What Every New Board Member Needs to Understand

  I’d love for this podcast to be played for new board members – maybe at an orientation or perhaps at a board retreat when you are setting expectations.

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• July 15, 2017Ep 40: Overcoming Fundraising Mistakes (with Jim Bennett)

  Fundraising can be full of landmines. But is there a way to turn fundraising lemons into lemonade? Why yes, I do believe there is.

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• July 01, 2017Ep 39: From Kitchen Volunteer to Board Chair (with Sylvia Vogelman)

  Multiple studies show the positive benefits of volunteering (for the volunteer). Today's guest took that to the limit and ultimately became the board chair!

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• June 17, 2017Ep 38: What the Heck is Marketing Anyway? (with Sarah Durham)

  Marketing, done right, is central to all aspects of a nonprofit organization, from raising money to attracting the best people to enabling programs...

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• June 03, 2017Ep 37: The Partnership That Drives a Thriving Nonprofit (with Kim Freedman and Nick Purrington)

  What is the single best indicator of a thriving nonprofit? A strong partnership between the board and staff leaders. So I spoke with both and asked them...

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• May 13, 2017Ep 36: The Community Builder Who Became a Philanthropist (with Stu McLaren)

  How does one of the foremost experts in building online communities end up working to help thousands of children in Africa get a daily education?

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• April 29, 2017Ep 35: Stop Asking Your Board to Fundraise! (With Gail Perry)

  In this episode fundraising expert Gail Perry argues that pushing your board members to fundraise is a big mistake. She suggests a better approach...

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• April 15, 2017Ep 34: Leading a Small (But Mighty) Nonprofit (With Joan Garry)

  Small nonprofits need as much (or more) help than larger ones but usually don't have the same resources available. This episode focuses on their issues...

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• April 01, 2017Ep 33: Successful Nonprofit Collaborations (With Geri Mannion)

  It takes a village to run a nonprofit. Today’s guest tells us a thing or two about the success that comes with collaboration – and the potential hazards.

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