Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes.

In this episode, I sit down with nonprofit consultant extraordinaire Hardy Smith. For over thirty years, Hardy has worked with organizations to shift board commitment, drive leadership performance, and excel in team and volunteer engagement. He is also author of Stop the Nonprofit Blame Game, Faculty Member of the Institute of Organization Management Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and Government Relations Administrator at The City of Daytona Beach.

Join us as we:

• Explore the origins of Stop the Nonprofit Blame Game
• Discuss how board members and nonprofits can gain clarity on board member roles
• Give advice for startups on managing their board
• Explain two effective ways for fixing frustrations you are facing with your board

Episode Resources:

• Hardy Smith on LinkedIn
• Hardy Smith Website
• Stop the Nonprofit Blame Game
• Perfection Paradox: Why 'Done' Triumphs in Nonprofit Marketing with Julia Campbell

Creating Good with Matt Barnes Podcast (formerly known as Nonprofit Connect with Matt Barnes) is handcrafted by our friends over at fame.so

Previous guests include John Bromley of Charitable Impact, Svetlana Ratnikova of IWB Immigrant Women in Business, David McNair of The ONE Campaign, and Daniel Hill of Green Impact Campaign.

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