This episode: The partnership between the Chief Staff Executive (CSE) and the Board is key to the success of the organization. How these partners handle crises, unexpected shifts, and potential threats tests their relationship. We talk with Charity Quick, a CSE who had to shift from a totally in-person meeting to a HYBRID meeting in just 45 days. She shares how she communicated with the Board and how their mutual support created a successful event. How would you handle a situation like this? Share a comment!

This episode: Our regular guest, Fern Carbonell, Wellness Coach, joins us to discuss Mindfulness in Daily Practice. She defines mindfulness, how to fit it in your day, and shares tips for including it in your daily life. Fern also announces a new way to connect with her and a fellow wellness coach! Do you practice mindfulness? Share your comments!

This episode: We welcome back Kimberly Stansell, Meetings and Events Expert, to discuss the long-term changes to in-person meetings. What will change? What will stay the same? Will we revert back to "pre-covid" practices? We discuss these questions and more in this important conversation for all nonprofits as we face the future. What do you think? Share a comment!

This episode: We talk with guest Sanja Kecic, founder and Immediate Past President of the ISACA Belgrade (Serbia) Chapter. Sanja discusses the benefits of forming an international chapter of a US-based association, and the challenges of chapter leadership and encouraging engagement. If your association is considering international chapters -- or already has them -- this is an Essential Episode! Watch and let us know what you think. Share a comment, a question, or an idea.

This episode: We talk with Mary Flavelle, Radio Host of Marlow FM 97.5 broadcast   from Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England. Marlow 97.5 is a completely volunteer-managed nonprofit organization and was created as a service to the   people of Marlow. When we invited Mary to join us, our conversation was going   to be about building community through development and delivery of quality content. However, we received the gift of this delightful and insightful   conversation with a person that inspires us all to help others while pursuing our dreams. Let us know what inspired you or made you think from this fabulous conversation! Share a comment.

This episode: We talk with guest Kevin Mayeux, Chief Staff Executive (CSE) of NAIFA about the importance of strong relationships with Chapters. Whether your program has state or local (or Both!) chapters can be a staunch and reliable partner in promoting and supporting the association's mission. We discuss why CSE's should value chapters, ways to deliver great service, and how to get through those sometimes tense times that any relationship can face. What do you think? Share a comment!

This episode: A topic so big we bring you an expanded episode! Our guests Bruce Rosenthal and Mary Beth Micucci, both experts in Sponsorships and Corporate Partnerships, talk with us about Digital Events and how to best integrate what your sponsors want and need. Go "beyond the logo" with this in-depth discussion of finding the sweet spot between income and partnership. What do you think? Share a comment!

This episode: We welcome back Paul Reddish, CEO of Volunteering Matters, a UK-based organization supporting volunteers and volunteer programs. Paul shares his experiences and what he has learned working with volunteers during the pandemic. We discuss how volunteering shifted during the pandemic, how technology influenced and changed volunteering, and the ongoing spirit of people helping people. Most importantly, we discuss what lessons will be carried forward once the pandemic is behind us. Let us know what you think; share a comment!

It's Monday! Time for another episode of "Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia | Nonprofit Conversations" brought to you by Rogue Tulips Nonprofit Consulting & Association Management Services. This episode: We talk with Lia Zegeye of the American Bus Association (ABA) about the lessons they learned during the pandemic lockdown of 2020. ABA learned that changing what is offered and how it is delivered is key to responding to a crisis situation, but they also learned about the resilience of their members in the face of a situation that could have destroyed their industry. Share your thoughts and comments about what you saw and learned during the lockdown!

It's the first day of August so we kick off the last month of summer with a Super-Sized episode! We talk with Bryant Richards and Mike Jacka about the intersection of Intelligent Automation and Creativity, what it means to be a Citizen Developer, and the ongoing impact of The Fourth Industrial Revolution -- plus tips on implementing creativity, dealing with failure, and building a space where you say "why not?" instead of "we can't." Let us know your thoughts - share a comment!