Radio Free 501c - a podcast about Nonprofit Management

Episode 310: We all talk about making a Content Calendar, but how many of use do it? And if we do, how many of us maintain it consistently? In this episode my guest Lidia Varesco Racoma, Brand Strategist & Marketing Designer at Lidia Varesco Design, shares her insights and advice about the value of content calendars and how they support any organization -- even us solopreneurs! We use real-world examples from our own experience to demonstrate the value of a well-managed Content Calendar, and Lidia tells us what can go wrong if we don't have one. This is a must see/listen episode as you prepare for the new year! How do you use your content calendar? Share a comment!

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Episode 309: Do you remember what it was like when you first joined the nonprofit management profession? My guest Craig Polk, MSEE, MBA, Senior Program Manager-Future Networks Tech Community, IEEE, became a nonprofit management professional 3 years ago after many years in for-profit companies. He shares his insights and observations on moving into a career path inspired by wanting to do something that makes a difference. From asking the question "why" to conducting a personal skills audit, Craig brings a fresh take on choosing a new path. His big realization: nonprofits are marathons, not sprints. You'll enjoy this fun and broad conversation that reminds us why we do what we do. What would you tell someone interested in a nonprofit management career? Share a comment!

Episode 308: It's Thankful for the Arts Month and we wrap up our celebration of the Arts with Trudy Hughes, Chief Executive Officer of the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Trudy gives us the history of the school, how it contributes to the community, and how they support artists. She also tells us about two beautiful pieces of art that are in their gallery and ready to become part of your permanent collection. Trudy discusses the Arrowmont campus, programs for artists in residence, and how you can visit and be part of the Arrowmont experience. Trudy's love for what she does shines through -- there's so much in this conversation that will inspire you! What would you do to support artists? Share a comment! Find it on our podcast page: www.roguetulips.com/podcast

Episode 307: It's Thankful for the Arts Month on Radio Free 501c! We continue our celebration of the Arts with Jay Dick, Sr. Director, Advocacy and Partnerships, Government Affairs Department, Americans for the Arts. In this fun and wide-ranging conversation, Jay explains what he means by SOBs (it's not what you think), how he relates to decision makers when talking about support for the arts, why we need to work to keep arts education in our schools, and why he believes art is for everyone. Jay shares the Americans for the Arts pinwheel tool that you can access on their website -- it will inspire you. Don't miss this conversation with a passionate and experienced advocate. Would you like to learn more about supporting the arts and arts education? Share a comment!

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

This week's topic: The Step - How Mindset Traps Us and Frees Us

It's time for Episode 306 of Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting. It's Thankful for the Arts Month on Radio Free 501c! We continue our celebration of the Arts with Cynthia Young, CAE, Executive Director, American Art Therapy Association. Our conversation covers the many reasons we should all do art, like mental health, emotional wellbeing, community, connection, and learning about our own creativity. From throwing clay to getting lost in a museum, Cynthia shares her own experiences with art and talks about why her members love what they do. She also shares how you can bring their Art for Wellness Clinic to your conference to provide support and relationship building to your own members. You will be inspired by this wide ranging exploration of how art is good for us. What is your favorite creative outlet? Share a comment! 

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

This week's topic: Why You Should Admit Your Mistakes

Episode 305: It's Thankful for the Arts Month on Radio Free 501c! We kick it off with Shana Corrada, Executive Director of Dance Tampa Bay. Times are always challenging for arts funding but we discuss how building a strong and supportive community keeps the arts alive. Shana shares insights into what builds community, how Dance Tampa Bay supports dancers with benefits programs, their work partnering with other cities to present programs like "Dance Rising," and talks about how all movement is expressive! You don't want to miss this uplifting and positive conversation about how nonprofit organizations bring us joy through the arts. How do you support the arts? Share a comment!

It's time for Episode 304 of Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting. Jeff De Cagna AIMP DAIG FRSA FASAE, Executive Advisor, Foresight First, joins me for an in-depth conversation about association Boards. The discussion focuses on the paper that came out 90 days ago, "The Future of Association Boards" or FAB for short. Jeff created a community to identify all the angles of board activity and this paper provides insights, advice, and suggestions for any association (or any nonprofit) to help their Board do their best work and have a valuable experience. You don't want to miss this episode because Jeff answers my question, "If you could eliminate any orthodoxy with the snap of your finger, which would it be?" He also makes an announcement about what's next for the FAB report. What orthodoxy would you eliminate? Share a comment!