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Planned Giving.  

 What is it? 

Often associated as a strategy of large nonprofits. could it also be an untapped resource for smaller nonprofits?

On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss planned giving as a fundraising strategy.  Nathan shares 3 ways to discern whether planned giving is right for your organization, provides both the benefits and challenges of this strategy, and the number 1 mistake Nonprofit ED's make when working to implement it in their organization.

The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at [email protected].

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at [email protected].

They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.

All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

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The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

They can be reached at [email protected]

All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.

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As one of the most common nonprofit fundraising strategies, how do you know if Events is right for your organization?

What are 3 common mistakes nonprofits make when implementing Events as a fundraising strategy?

In this episode, Tim and Nathan dive into the positives and challenges of raising funds through  Events, including some ideas on how to use them effectively and whether "Virtual Events" will still be a thing post-Covid.

The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at [email protected].

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at [email protected].

They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.

All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

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The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

They can be reached at [email protected]

All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.

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How do you know if Direct Mail is a fundraising strategy that is right for your organization?

Today's episode kicks off a series of podcasts focused on Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofit organizations.  On this episode, Nathan relies on his years of experience to help you understand the" ins and outs" of direct mail fundraising...and provides practical insights to know if this is the right fundraising strategy for your organization.

The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at [email protected].

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at [email protected].

They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.

All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

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The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

They can be reached at [email protected]

All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.

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Today's episode is part 2 of our focus on teams.  As we said last week:

Good teams are essential for effective nonprofit work.  And it is the leader's responsibility to lead the team to effectiveness.

In this episode,   Tim and Nathan look at 5 Characteristics of a good team.  Referencing Patrick Lenceoni's book, The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team,  and sharing from their own experience, the guys provide actions steps to take to move the team in a positive direction.

The episode ends with a challenge to take these 3 actions:

• Take time to assess your team and how you are leading it.
• Choose one of the areas talked about to begin to work on and take a few small action steps.
• Consider purchasing the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team (linked above).

Note:  Tim and Nathan do not receive any benefit from the books purchase but just highly recommend the book.

The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at [email protected].

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at [email protected].

They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.

All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Support the show

The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

They can be reached at [email protected]

All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.

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What's your best team experience?  Why was it so good? 

Good teams are essential for effective nonprofit work.  And it is the leader's responsibility to lead the team to effectiveness.

In today's episode,  Tim and Nathan start a two-part series focused on leading teams.  The focus today is characteristics of dysfunctional and ineffective teams.  Referencing Patrick Lenceoni's book, The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, both Tim and Nathan share from the challenges they have faced in leading teams and how to recognize when the team is showing signs of dysfunction.

The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at [email protected].

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at [email protected].

They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.

All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Support the show

The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

They can be reached at [email protected]

All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.

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A headline in Forbes magazine, February 2020, stated that 45% of Nonprofit employees were planning to seek a new job by 2025.  One of the reasons that employees choose to seek new employment is due to working for a "bad boss".

In today's episode, Tim and Nathan look at 3 traits of bad bosses and suggest some alternative ways of leading their teams.  Traits discussed are: 

• Micromanagement,
• Ignoring input from other team members,
• Not dealing with underperforming or toxic teammates.

The article from Fast Company that is mentioned in the discussion can be found here.

The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at [email protected].

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at [email protected].

They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.

All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Support the show

The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

They can be reached at [email protected]

All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.

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How does one become the "Architect" of your own life?  And how can one do that as a nonprofit leader, leading their organization?

On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share part 2 of their interview with Rob Hatch, co-founder and President of Owner Media group.  Rob is also the author of Attention!: The power of simple decisions in a distracted world.

Rob continues to share about his journey as a Nonprofit Executive Director and what he has learned about leading yourself and your organization.

On the podcast, Rob mentions the book, The Checklist Manifesto.

You can contact Rob at https://robhatch.com or email him at [email protected]

The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at [email protected].

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at [email protected].

They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.

All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Support the show

The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

They can be reached at [email protected]

All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.

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So many demands on your time and decisions to make.  

How does one get everything done and experience leadership success as a Nonprofit Executive Director?

On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share part 1 of their interview with Rob Hatch, co-founder and President of Owner Media group.  Rob is also the author of Attention!: The power of simple decisions in a distracted world.

Rob shares about his journey as a Nonprofit Executive Director and what he has learned about leading yourself and your organization.  Among other practical wisdom, Rob talks about  3 Key Principles:

1. Willpower Is Limited
2. Decisions are a Distraction
3. Habits are a Powerful Force

You can contact Rob at https://robhatch.com.

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at [email protected].

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at [email protected].

They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.

All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Support the show

The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

They can be reached at [email protected]

All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.

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How will you fund your organization this year?

 Do you have a Fundraising Plan for 2022?

Speaking from his more than 20 years of nonprofit fundraising, Nathan Ruby provides some insights into building a fundraising plan for your organization.    Nathan shares what a fundraising plan is and where to start if you don't have a plan.  Plenty of practical steps are shared in this episode.

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at [email protected].

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at [email protected].

They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.

All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Support the show

The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

They can be reached at [email protected]

All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.

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Do you anticipate a successful year for your nonprofit in 2022?

What have actions have you taken to put success in your way?

Sharing from their own respective experiences,  Tim and Nathan discuss 5 questions to consider as you launch into 2022  These questions should lead to action that can put you on the road to a successful and impactful year...even if circumstances and expectations change. 

Jim Collins and a quote from his Good To Great book are mentioned in the podcast.

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at [email protected].

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at [email protected].

They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.

All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Support the show

The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

They can be reached at [email protected]

All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.