It's Monday! Time for another episode of "Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia" brought to you by Rogue Tulips Nonprofit Consulting & Association Management Services. Today, we talk with guest Kevin Cuff about the importance of a Governance system that supports the mission AND is responsive to the events around our organizations. The pandemic greatly influenced the systems we use for decision making, leadership, and staff management. As Kevin points out, it is a "Crisis Reflection Point." Listen to this conversation that speaks to the moment. 

It's a special Wednesday episode of Chatting! Today we talk with our guest Nikole Roulhac about the CAE Journey and how sometimes it's a longer journey than expected. She shares her experiences, advice, and message of hope for those who take the CAE exam more than once. If you already have the CAE or you are considering any professional certification, this episode will inspire you! If you are an ASAE member, join Nikoles' Collaborate group for those who take the CAE Exam more than once: So I Failed Now What?. Find it by searching Collaborate Communities. 

It's Monday! Time for another episode of Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia brought to you by Rogue Tulips Nonprofit Consulting & Association Management Services. In our regular CyberStory series we explore Passwords and how to use them to protect your life from hackers. Our featured guest Sanjay Deo of 24by7 Security shares his easy to use and practical tips for password development and management -- along with some startling data about how fast your password can be hacked! Are you hackable? Are your passwords up to the challenge of today's virtual world? Listen to this episode and find out! And in a bit of a twist, our guest interviewed ME for part of the show -- is Cecilia a good guest? Or not . . . ? ;) Find out by listening to this important information on passwords as an online security tool. 

It's Monday! Time for another episode of "Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia" brought to you by Rogue Tulips Nonprofit Consulting. Today we shed light on the issues of International Adoption and the increasing complications that bureaucrats in governments around the world are adding. We call for a return to compassion in supporting people who want to create families. Our guest Genevieve Jacobi of A Family in Bloom Adoption Agency gives us the inside view of a process that has become needlessly painful. This episode supports our co-host Agnes Amos-Coleman in her efforts to complete her own family. Watch. Share. Speak up.  

Today's episode: we talk with Creativity expert Mike Jacka, Chief Creative Pilot, Flying Pig Audit, Consulting, and Training Services (FPACTS). He explains the company name in the conversation! Creativity is key to success in any endeavor and part of being creative is being brave enough to fail. Mike discusses the time and resource investment required for creative work. We also talk about our favorite creative icons -- listen and find out who we look to for inspiration!

It's Monday! Time for another episode of "Chatting with Agnes & Cecilia" presented by Rogue Tulips Nonprofit Consulting. Today, we talk with Mary Beth Micucci, Engagement Director, beedance, about the importance of strategy driving the planning of digital events. This nonprofit conversation includes suggestions for keeping people engaged, decreasing Zoom fatigue (what an easy tip!), and the future of hybrid events (spoiler alert: it's bright!). Take your event to the next level with advice from a Digital Event expert. 

This is the first installment of our new series CyberStory featuring cybersecurity expert Sanjay Deo of 24by7 Security. Today's topic is the very serious issue of Phishing. It may sound like it's not a big deal but as Sanjay points out, Phishing is now weaponized; hackers destroy lives using it. He shares scary examples of what can happen when you click what seems like a benign link. But we also share very easy things you can do to protect yourself in the cyber world. Watch this educational segment and build your cyber confidence.

Today's episode: our theme for January is the Year Ahead. Our guest Michael Butera of Association ActiVision & Rogue Tulips Network Member shares his expert insight on Governance in the 21st Century. What are we doing well? What do we need to adapt? What should we STOP?? This conversation will get you thinking about WHY are you doing what you are doing?

Today's episode: As part of our January Theme of the Year Ahead, we talked with guest Fern Carbonell, Wellness Coach, about Wellness for Midlife Women. Self-care is an important aspect of living and Fern shares her tips, advice and insights on taking care of yourself during that sometimes uncomfortable midlife transition. Even though our focus is women, we talk about how men can also take better care of themselves. Resolve to listen to your body -- but listen to this fun conversation first!

It's not just Monday -- It's 2021! We are kicking off our new year of Nonprofit Conversations with Pete Sepp, President of the National Taxpayers Union (NTU). We discuss how nonprofits will be affected by legislation and regulations, specifically PPP and ERTC, and what the new Biden Administration might do for nonprofits. Could the 990 form be expanded even more in the next few years? Join us for a great overview about what to watch in the Policy area this year!  http://bit.ly/Chatting2021Policy