Radio Free 501c - a podcast about Nonprofit Management

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak.

This week's topic: In Our Own Skin

Episode 238: May is Asian American-Native Hawaiian-Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month! The ASAE AANHPI Group asked Radio Free 501c to participate in recognizing members of this group who are part of the nonprofit management profession. Of course we said yes and we are kicking it off in April with Kristen Truong, Vice President of Public Affairs, Association of Schools Advancing Health Professionals, and the Art of Saying Yes! Kristen says yes to new experiences and learning in order to practice her passion. That's right -- she reminds us that anything we do takes practice; we have to commit time and energy to finding out what works for us and what doesn't. We also discuss volunteering and how we can help volunteers say yes, or help them realize sometimes they need to say no. Kristen shares some updates about the AANHPI Group activities and the exciting things they have planned. Don't miss this excellent conversation with a leader in our profession who isn't afraid to say yes. What do you say yes to? Share a comment!

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak."

This week's topic: The Spring CAE Exam Period is Next Week!

This episode: While moving to virtual conferences was all the rage during the pandemic lockdown of 2020-21, not every organization bought a ticket on that boat. However, it did show us that we can have an engaging and valuable experience in real time using online meeting tools which gave us all food for thought. But how do we get to that point of engaging and valuable digital experiences? My guest Gail Kulp, Executive Director of the Sea Tow Foundation, is here to share the experience of her small staff nonprofit organization (there are two people on staff) and how they created their first virtual conference for their volunteers and other stakeholders. From planning the schedule to identifying the right partners to bring the conference to life, Gail and her staff found interesting speakers, supportive sponsors, and enthusiastic participants to make this online event a resounding success! Even if you have held a virtual conference, you can learn a lot from these insights. What challenges you about planning virtual conferences? Share a comment!

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak.

This week's topic: Fee & Sympathy

This episode: Email is at the heart of any association's communications hub, but it's crucial to marketing our message no matter what type of organization we have. My guest, Amber Worthen IOM, CEO of Email Maven, is an email expert and self-described "Email Nerd." She has deep experience with analytics, messaging, and how to get your members to engage with the organization. One of the things that is a big hurdle is the mantra, "I just don't have time." Well we make the time to discuss why you should! Amber shares strategies and insights, including things you can CHANGE RIGHT NOW to improve your email program. What is your challenge with email messaging? Share a comment!

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak."

This week's topic: A Proud Provider of Quality Continuing Education

Episode 235: It's April Fools Day -- what better time to discuss the foolish behavior of some nonprofit leaders? It's a provocative title but the example set by leadership is key to promoting ethical behavior in any type of nonprofit organization. My guest, Mariama Boney, CAE, is the current Chair of the ASAE Ethics Committee. We discuss some real world examples and how we can influence ethical behavior in our profession and community. Mariama outlines the importance of ethics, the tools available for all professionals in our community, and how we can create an ethical mindset. Do you think our profession takes ethics seriously? Share a comment!

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak."

This week's topic: Can We End Bias Against Nonprofit Consultants?

This episode: Ethics is important in every aspect of our life whether we are making personal or professional decisions. As nonprofit management professionals, it is our responsibility and duty to behave in an ethical manner that demonstrates the integrity of our profession. I often speak on this topic and I co-lead an ethics webinar monthly so ethics is always top of mind for me. In my work, I do a lot to help people understand ethics and ethical decision making. My guest and friend Cindy Ziegler, Vice Chair of the ASAE Ethics Committee, is here to share her take on the importance of every day ethics, the many resources available through ASAE to help us with building ethical organizations, what the ASAE Ethics Committee is planning for the next year, and exciting things at the 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting. She also talks about the Ethical Advice Column published through the ASAE Ethics Collaborate Community! Don't miss this great conversation with Cindy; she is committed to raising awareness of ethics and that's always a noble cause. What are your questions about ethics? Share a comment!