252: The Five Frameworks for Leadership Excellence (Brian Quail)

SUMMARY

How can nonprofit leaders navigate the complexities of transition, engage stakeholders effectively, and drive mission-driven change? In episode #252 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we delve into these critical questions with Brian Quail, a seasoned nonprofit leader who’s written a practical roadmap for new executives in the nonprofit sector. Brian explores his five frameworks designed to guide leaders through the crucial first 90 days of leadership onboarding and beyond. From understanding the organization's mission and culture to analyzing financials and engaging with stakeholders, Brian offers practical guidance about how to lead effectively in your current or future leadership role.

ABOUT BRIAN

Brian Quail is founder and CEO of Quail Consulting, which focuses on guiding nonprofit CEOs and boards to achieve exceptional results. After earning his MA in nonprofit administration and management at the University of Chicago, his career spanned four decades in nonprofits, including twenty-five years as CEO of three affiliates of national organizations. Combined, his fundraising, oversight, analysis, and development efforts have resulted in over one billion dollars in human-services funding. Brian and his wonderful wife, Liz, live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he enjoys spending time with their amazing daughter, Chloe, volunteering, fitness training, and playing golf.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES 

• Preorder Brian’s new book The Ultimate Guide for New Nonprofit CEOs by Brian Quail
• Learn more about Brian here
• The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday
• Ready for a Mastermind?  Learn more here!
• Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector 
• Check out our new website, PMAnonprofit.com!

251: Three Keys to Scaling a Global Nonprofit (Kate Grant)

SUMMARY

Are you ready to scale your nonprofit globally? In episode #251 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Kate Grant, CEO of the Fistula Foundation, explores key strategies for expanding the reach and impact of nonprofit organizations. Kate shares valuable insights on optimizing board development, advocating for a lean and effective board structure to enhance decision-making and alignment with organizational goals. Delving into talent recruitment, she emphasizes the importance of hiring individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial culture, fostering creativity and innovation. Reflecting on her path to nonprofit leadership, Kate offers candid advice on self-awareness and embracing one's strengths, weaknesses, and humility as a leader.

ABOUT KATE

Kate Grant became the Foundation's inaugural CEO in 2005, transforming it from a single-country operation into a global leader in fistula treatment across over 20 countries. Grant's leadership has fostered key partnerships with organizations like Astellas Pharma EMEA and Johnson & Johnson, significantly increasing the Foundation's impact and earning it top ratings from Charity Navigator and Charity Watch, among others. Under her guidance, the Foundation has vastly expanded its surgical support and built new hospitals in Asia and Africa. Recognized for her contributions, Grant was awarded Nonprofit Marketer of the Year in 2014. Her career includes roles on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, at USAID, and consulting for various international organizations. Grant holds a master's degree from Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, alongside completing Harvard's Executive Education Program in Nonprofit Management.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

• Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
• Ready for a Mastermind?  Learn more here!
• Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector
• Check out our new website, PMAnonprofit.com!

250: Scaling Altruism as a Nonprofit Leader (Donald Summers)

SUMMARY

As a nonprofit leader, do you ever feel overwhelmed by the complexities of scaling your organization's impact? In episode #250 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we explore practical strategies for scaling altruism in the nonprofit sector with Donald Summers, a seasoned nonprofit consultant. From demystifying finance to optimizing fundraising efforts and managing disruptive influences, we'll uncover the essential tools and insights you need to lead your organization towards greater effectiveness and growth. Are you ready to take your nonprofit to the next level and make an even bigger difference in your community?

ABOUT DONALD

Donald Summers is the Founder & CEO of Altruist Partners, a global advisory firm for nonprofits and social enterprises. He and his firm have led over one hundred successful nonprofit and social enterprise accelerations from the local to the global level in the fields of education, human services, health, environmental reform, and public media. He is a graduate of Middlebury College and Harvard University.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

• Scaling Altruism: A Proven Pathway for Accelerating Nonprofit Growth and Impact by Donald Summers
• Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim Collins
• The Four Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney et al.
• Ready for a Mastermind?  Learn more here!
• Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector
• Check out our new website, PMAnonprofit.com!

249: Maximizing Video to Tell Your Nonprofit Story (Diane Strand)

SUMMARY

Ever wondered how harnessing the power of video storytelling could revolutionize your nonprofit's outreach efforts? In episode #249 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Diane Strand, a seasoned entrepreneur and nonprofit founder, shares invaluable insights into maximizing the impact of video to convey your organization's narrative. Diane explores how leveraging video storytelling resonates with individual donors and patrons, leading to increased funding. She also delves into the strategies for amplifying a nonprofit's story to corporate sponsors and stakeholders through effective video communication. Through her insights, Diane emphasizes the significance of conveying messages through video, highlighting its ability to connect with audiences on a deeper level, fostering engagement and support for nonprofit missions.

ABOUT DIANE

Diane Strand is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker, and nonprofit founder. With a steadfast mission of providing access and career pathways for all in the arts, Diane leads her business with passion and purpose to help make this possible. She sets out to provide H.O.P.E., which Diane defines as; Helping One Person Every day! She is the majority owner of the multi-award-winning JDS Video & Media Productions, Inc. The Producer at JDS Actors Studio where she has launched over 100 careers into the mainstream entertainment industry and Founder of the nonprofit 501c3 JDS Creative Academy, where she works with youth, teens, and adults mainstream through special needs, at-risk, and foster youth. Diane is the Creator and Executive Producer of the broadcasted and live-streamed TV Show Spirit of Innovation, now in its sixth season delivering news and information for Riverside County and created the award-winning international event DigiFest Temecula.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

• Be Seen: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream by Jen Gottlieb
• Learn more about Diane and her mission here
• Ready for a Mastermind? Learn more here!
• Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector 
• Watch for the companion workbook and the audio version of Patton’s best seller, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, coming soon!

248: Building Social Capital as a Nonprofit Leader (Froswa’ Booker-Drew)

SUMMARY

Can improving the way we interact, collaborate, and cooperate help our nonprofits develop a more effective model of philanthropy? In episode #248 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, relationship expert and bridge-builder Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew advocates that eliminating certain social myths and misinterpretations can lead to significant positive change. She shares how you can build your social capital by developing your personal board of directors and by seeking positive mentors. Learn ways to make strong positive connections within your community and how all these relationships will then benefit your nonprofit leadership and your organization.

ABOUT FROSWA

Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Ph.D. is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal, professional and organizational growth. She’s been quoted in Forbes, Ozy, Huffington Post and other media for her expertise in leadership, nonprofit management, and partnership development. As former VP of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas and National Community Engagement Director for World Vision, she focused on grant-making, education, and community initiatives. Froswa’ is co-founder of HERitage Giving Circle and Power in Action-Dallas, and owner of Soulstice Consultancy providing training for nonprofits. With a PhD from Antioch University, she teaches at Tulane University and Antioch University, and has authored three books. Currently, she serves on multiple boards including Buckner International and Mayor's Star Council, and has presented workshops at the United Nations.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

• Building the Bridge as You Walk on It: A Guide for Leading Change by Robert E. Quin
• Learn more about Froswa’ here
• Ready for a Mastermind?  Learn more here!
• Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector

247: The 10 Commandments of Working with a Nonprofit Board (Erik Hanberg)

SUMMARY

Do you have a productive relationship with your board of directors? Are the individual and collective roles clearly defined for optimum success? Erik Hanberg, who has over 20 years’ experience breaking down the complex and often confusing relationship between a nonprofit’s leadership and its board of directors, shares his best advice for working with a nonprofit board in episode #247 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. Erik explains his 10 Commandments for establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with a nonprofit board. Do you know what it takes to grow your small nonprofit? Erik also shares his Four D’s: how documentation, data, development, and determination are the keys to your organization’s success.

ABOUT ERIK

Erik Hanberg has spent more than 20 years working with nonprofits. In addition to serving as the director of two nonprofits, he has served as an Interim ED twice and worked for nonprofits in marketing and fundraising. He has also served on boards and committees for more than a dozen organizations, often in leadership roles, and several times during a capital campaign. He is the author of four books for nonprofits, focusing on nonprofit management, fundraising, social media, and board governance, which have collectively sold tens of thousands of copies. They’ve been praised as essential reads for nonprofits by Forbes.com, LinkedIn for Nonprofits, Kirkus Reviews, and thousands of executive directors and board members. In addition, he served for more than 12 years in elected office on the board of Metro Parks Tacoma, a junior municipality with an annual operating budget of $50+ million. He lives in Tacoma, Washington, with his wife Mary and two children.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

• Mission Based Management: Leading Your Not-for-Profit in the 21st Century by Peter C. Brinckerhoff
• Learn more about Erik here
• For more information or to purchase Erik’s “Little Book” bundle series here
• Ready for a Mastermind? Learn more here!
• Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector
• Watch for the companion workbook and the audio version of Patton’s best seller, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, coming soon!

246: How Do You Address the Capacity Dilemma as a Nonprofit Leader? (Teri Beckman)

SUMMARY

Is your organization operating below its capacity while your team feels like they are overloaded? This is the crux of the capacity dilemma, and in episode #246 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Teri Beckman discusses the imbalance this challenge creates and how nonprofit leaders can resolve the tension this apparent contradiction creates. Teri also shares key tools and routines to help you manage your many goals and activities. Improving your capacity also includes building a more effective and cohesive board of directors that takes part in raising resources for the organization. If your intention is to maximize your capacity in 2024, you’ll want to listen to this episode!

ABOUT TERI

Teri is deeply influenced by Skillful Means, a fully integrated approach to life and work developed by Tarthang Tulku uniting business practices with personal and spiritual growth – including the development compassion and wisdom. Her lifelong passion lies in integrating eastern and western psychology, organizational behavior, business, leadership, and wellness. She is on the faculty of Dharma College, which offers cutting edge classes for those spiritually inclined, but not religious. HIGOL works to align leadership behaviors with business drivers to dramatically increase revenue, community impact, and evolve overall organizational performance.  With over combined 200 years of leadership experience working in mission-driven organizations, the HIGOL team has lived through most experiences our clients are dealing with. When not supporting clients or teaching, Teri can be found with her partner hiking one of North Carolina’s 41 state parks.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

• The E Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber
• Learn more about the March 2024 CEO/Executive Director Retreat
• Interested in Teri’s Sunday Summit? See the framework here.
• Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector
• Watch for the companion workbook and the audio version of Patton’s best seller, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, coming soon!

245: 4 Ways to Become Mentally Shredded as a Nonprofit Leader (Chris Weedon)

SUMMARY

As a nonprofit leader, does the workload, isolation, and pressure to ensure the wellness of your community lead to feelings of burnout? In episode #245 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, nonprofit leader Chris Weedon shares his struggles with these and other mental health stresses and offers support by helping you become mentally shredded. Chris explains what it is to be mentally shredded, how to recognize it, and advice for taking charge of your own mental well-being. He discusses his 4 pillars of being mentally shredded and how individuals can recognize and address each one head on. 

ABOUT CHRIS

Christopher Weedon is the visionary Founder of Mentally Shredded, embodies a journey of transformation from a former athlete to a corporate professional and finally an entrepreneur. His path, marked by its challenges, reflects a resilience that has been anything but easy. Weedon's story is a testament to the power of personal development, mental fortitude, and the unwavering belief that, even in the face of adversity, one can carve a path towards empowerment and positive change. His commitment to changing the narrative around mental health and building healthy communities is rooted in both personal experience and a profound understanding of the human journey. Weedon's trajectory, from corporate to entrepreneur, encapsulates the spirit of Mentally Shredded — a movement fueled by a deep passion to break down stigmas, inspire hope, and foster unity in the realm of mental health.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

• Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
• Learn more about Chris and Mentally Shredded here
• Want to hear more from Chris? Check out his recent interview in USA Today.
• Ready for a Mastermind? Learn more here!
• Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector 
• Watch for the companion workbook and the audio version of Patton’s best seller, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, coming soon!

244: Mission, Vision & Talent: A CEO’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership (Carol Hardison)

SUMMARY

As a nonprofit leader, how do you manage the “urgencies” in front of you while keeping an eye on the changing landscape ahead? You’ll want to listen to the advice of an accomplished nonprofit leader, Carol Hardison. Carol shares her advice on topics such as talent acquisition, building a strong strategic vision, and assuring you’ve got the funding you need in episode #244 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. She reminds us about what nonprofit leaders should be focused in 2024, and provides sage counsel to those starting on their path to nonprofit leadership.  

ABOUT CAROL

Carol Hardison is the second executive of Crisis Assistance Ministry. Her job is to ensure the mission of the agency is carried out through work with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and donors. She came to Crisis Assistance Ministry in 2000 after 18 years at Duke Energy Corporation as a manager and consultant in the Information Technology Department. Her lifelong passion for helping those in poverty is being fulfilled through her work at Crisis Assistance Ministry.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES 

• Now, Discover Your Strengths: The revolutionary Gallup Program that Shows You How to Develop Your Unique Talents and Strengths by Gallup Press
• Poverty by America by Matthew Desond
• Learn more about Crisis Assistance Ministry and Carol here
• Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector 
• Watch for the companion workbook and the audio version of Patton’s best seller, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, coming soon!
• Also coming soon, the new PMA Nonprofit Leadership website!

243: How Can You Better Maximize the Potential of Your Volunteers? (Karen Knight)

SUMMARY

As a nonprofit leader, have you struggled to build a strong and sustainable volunteer program? In episode #243 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, volunteer leadership expert Karen Knight discusses what she’s learned over 25 years of providing volunteer recruitment, engagement, and training support for nonprofit organizations. Karen shares the top four trends leaders should know to grow their volunteer engagement program. She explains how leveraging your volunteer workforce will help scale your impact. What makes a good volunteer? How can nonprofit leaders better embrace volunteer appreciation? What should we include in the onboarding process and exactly how should staff engage in their day-to-day management? Karen shares the answers! 

ABOUT KAREN

Karen Knight is a consultant and volunteer leadership expert with over 25 years of experience in the social impact sector. She has served as district director, board member and in numerous other volunteer leadership roles. Karen has been a member of the Board of the Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association since 2017 and is currently serving as President. She’s used her years of experience and intimate knowledge of what goes into creating effective and strategic volunteer management programs to develop a proprietary framework for turning volunteers into enthusiastic, reliable and committed teams.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

• From the Top Down: The Executive Role in Successful Volunteer Involvement by Susan J. Ellis
• Learn more about Karen here
• Ready for a Mastermind? Learn more here!
• Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector
• Watch for the companion workbook and the audio version of Patton’s best seller, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, coming soon!