Radio Free 501c - a podcast about Nonprofit Management

Season 5 Episode 14 | Series Episode 191

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

This week's topic is: Equity and the CAE Exam - One Size Does Not Fit All.

This episode: We always talk about data but do we REALLY talk about data and its importance as one of our most valuable assets? Our databases are full of intelligence that can inform how we serve our stakeholders and help us make better decisions. But many times the data is not clean, maintained consistently, or includes JUNK data. (Yes, I said it. JUNK.) My guests Daniel Elacqua of Strategico Consulting and Gwen Garrison of High Sierra Insights shared their insights to thoughtfully collect and update your data so that your organization shines. We discussed creating a culture of operational stewardship and how to tell the stories that are hidden gems within our databases. From creating member personas to whether or not to keep the records of deceased members, we cover the high points of data governance and how you can implement a process to collect and curate data that informs and supports your organization's mission. What is your biggest challenge when it comes to data governance? Share a comment!

Season 5 Episode 13 | Series Episode 190

This episode: In March, we are celebrating Women Podcasters in the Association Community! While any organization is mission driven, for nonprofits staying focused on Mission fulfillment is CRITICAL to success. My guest Carol Hamilton, Principal, Grace Social Sector, and host of the podcast "Mission: Impact" focuses exclusively on nonprofit strategic planning. Her insights into staying focused on mission, avoiding mission drift, and managing relationships can help an organization not just succeed but create impact in the community. We talk about mapping impact, using a "strategy screen" tool, and asking the key question: Do we need to exist? We talk about the future of nonprofits - is there one?? We also have fun talking about Sacred Zombie Cows and why sometimes we just have to let them go. ;) How do you stay focused on your organization's mission? Share a comment!

Season 5 Episode 12 | Series Episode 189

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

This week's topic is: What I learned from the CNP Program. 

This episode: We keep talking about how things have changed, especially since the pandemic lockdown of 2020, but have we absorbed those hard-learned lessons? My guest Joy Duling of The Joy of Membership, host of The Joy of Membership podcast, and creator of JourneyCare software, shares her concerns that maybe organizations are not remembering how agile and nimble they can be. This is crucial to membership because nonprofits need to act quickly and decisively to maintain momentum and capture the energy to pursue new opportunities. Joy also shares what she learned when she launched the "Fastest Path to Growth" Challenge in 2020. Want to find out what happened? Watch! What does 21st Century Membership look like to you? Share a comment!

Season 5 Episode 10 | Series Episode 187

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

This week's topic is Email management: how many emails is too many? 

This episode: Rogue Tulips Consulting celebrates Women's History Month with "Women Podcasters in the Association Community" for the entire month of March! I kick off our celebration with my long-time friend and colleague KiKi L'Italien of Amplified Impact, who is also the host and content curator of Association Chat. KiKi is one of the first podcasters in our profession and has always demonstrated creating community and connection via sharing content. We discuss the origins of Association Chat (yes, like a superhero there is an origin story!) and how this former Twitter Chat became a leading forum for sharing, thought leadership, and curating relationships. How do you use content to create community? Share a comment!

Season 5 Episode 9 | Series Episode 186

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic is high-performing boards v. "bad" boards.