Ep 185 - The Surprising Impact of a Strong Organizational Value Statement (with Lindsay Hoffman) | Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development

Ep 202: The Master of Mobilizing Movements (with Jeremy Heimans): Since he was 8 years old, Jeremy Heimans has been mobilizing movements that galvanize people for social change. He is the guru to ask about how to reach people and motivate them to take action. In this episode, he shares his insights. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

42 min listen

Ep 201: Cultural Intelligence: A Major Key to a Thriving Nonprofit (with Dr. Pablo Otaola): You’ve heard of IQ and EQ. But, CQ is the third intelligence that empowers a nonprofit leader to mightily drive the mission with the strong, rallying support of a unified team. Listen in to learn what CQ is, how it works, by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

52 min listen

Ep 200: The 200th Episode: Gratitude & Observations About This Amazing Journey: Releasing episode 200 of the Nonprofits Are Messy podcast is a milestone. It has been a journey full of insights, observations, and a big fat “I told you so”. This is a look back at how far we’ve come together. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

23 min listen

Ep 199: The Fearless Election Year Fundraising Plan (with Tom Kissane): Conservative and risk-averse boards tend to lower expectations and pull back on fundraising during an election year. In this episode with Tom Kissane, Vice Chairman of CCS Fundraising, he shares compelling reasons to go boldly forward with your organiz... by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

41 min listen

Ep 198: Challenging the Status Quo in Long-Standing Organizations (with Cica Dadjo): What is the secret to implementing DEI strategy in long-standing nonprofit organizations? Cica Dadjo, Chief GEDI at the IRC, shares universal lessons that can help nonprofit leaders disrupt the status quo of organizational culture. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

51 min listen

Ep 197: Stop Calling It Microaggressions: A Call To Action To Intercept Subtle Acts Of Exclusion (with Dr. Tiffany Jana): It is a misnomer. There is nothing ‘micro’ about microaggression. What is the real meaning of microaggression, what should it truly be called, and how can a leader recognize and take action to tackle it? Dr. Tiffany Jana shares her insights, by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

44 min listen

Ep 196: How Risky Is AI For Nonprofits? (with Beth Kanter): Organizations around the world are using artificial intelligence to improve processes, delegate tasks, and drive progress. What do nonprofit leaders need to know? by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

46 min listen

Ep 195: Conflict Resolution and Finding the Third Ground (with Ken Cloke): World-renowned conflict resolution expert, Kevin Cloke, shares his secrets for overcoming conflict using proven strategies from his mediation practice that have brought "impossible" conflicts to peace across the world for 4 decades. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

52 min listen

Ep 194: Leaders of Color in Nonprofits: Challenges and Opportunities (with April Frazier Camara): In this episode, I chat with April Frazier Camara about how diversity is the secret sauce in nonprofit leadership. Her insights? Eye-opening. You'll see our sector in a whole new light. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

57 min listen

Ep 193: Is “Martyritis” Killing Your Organization? (with Kishshana Palmer): In our sector, time often feels like a scarce resource. You're likely juggling countless tasks, believing that maximum productivity is the key to fulfilling your mission. But what if we're approaching time all wrong? by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

41 min listen

Ep 192: Embracing Our Finite Time (with Oliver Burkeman): In our sector, time often feels like a scarce resource. You're likely juggling countless tasks, believing that maximum productivity is the key to fulfilling your mission. But what if we're approaching time all wrong? by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

46 min listen

Ep 191: How to Build Amazing Work Relationships (with Michael Bungay Stanier): Great work relationships lead to greater job satisfaction and higher employee retention. Michael Bungay Stanier shares with us his recipe for designing our work relationships to thrive. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

46 min listen

Ep 190: Nonprofits Turn Cities Into Communities (with Mayor Ras J. Baraka): In this episode, Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark, NJ shed light on a beautiful partnership dance between city government and nonprofits. These organizations, he shared, often handle tasks the city can't, challenging local governance to aim higher, by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

35 min listen

Ep 189: Is a 5-Star Development Director a Needle in a Haystack?: Organizations often stay with a subpar development director because they don't believe they could get someone better. Let's explore this assumption. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

27 min listen

Ep 188: Can A Teen Be Your Next Executive Director? (with Sarah Hernholm): How do we ensure that the next generation of nonprofit leadership is prepared? Sarah Hernholm shares her groundbreaking work with WIT. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

54 min listen

Ep 187: Don’t Be a Mission Creep!: Mission creep is a big problem for many nonprofits. Here’s some practical advice on how to prevent it. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

26 min listen

Ep 186: Emotional Intelligence is the Key to Better Leadership (with Daniel Goleman): How can we improve our emotional intelligence and become better leaders as a result? Daniel Goleman, author of "Emotional Intelligence", explains. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

36 min listen

Ep 184: Nobody Told Me I’d Have to Fundraise!: Let’s unpack the truth about board fundraising expectations… by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

20 min listen

Ep 183: The Nonprofit Superhero's Guide to Mindful Leadership (with Dan Harris): Tune in as Dan Harris from 10% Happier and I explore meditation as a vital tool for mindful leadership, helping you control ego and anxiety for a greater impact. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

47 min listen

Ep 182: Why Every Nonprofit Leader Needs a Coach (with Laura Zielke and Darien Heyman Rodriguez): Nonprofit coaching can be transformative, but there are different styles as my guests Laura Zielke and Darien Heyman Rodriguez demonstrate in this compelling and actionable episode. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

49 min listen

Ep 181: How Hybrid Meetings Can Be Remarkably Effective (with Priya Parker): Tune in as Priya Parker uncovers the treasure within hybrid meetings and shares golden nuggets to transform your hybrid gatherings from 'awkward' to 'awesome'. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

56 min listen

Ep 180: Tackling Internal Conflict – Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations (with Aarati Kasturirangan) by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

46 min listen

Ep 179: Why is My Board SO Dysfunctional? (with Rob Acton): Board dysfunction driving you bonkers? Join Rob Acton and me as we unravel the causes and offer practical solutions to get your nonprofit board of directors back on track! by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

50 min listen

Ep 178: My Foolproof Team-Building Icebreaker for Nonprofits: Enough with the bland icebreakers! Join me as I share a game-changing team-building icebreaker that will change your nonprofit's group dynamics for the better. Less cringing, more connection. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

34 min listen

Ep 177: Building Vibrant Volunteer Communities: Tobi Johnson’s Guide to DEI and Empowerment (with Tobi Johnson): Ready to transform your volunteer community? Join me and the queen of the power of volunteerism, Tobi Johnson, as we explore DEI strategies and share practical advice to help you build a diverse and vibrant volunteer base that drives your mission forwa... by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

52 min listen

Ep 176: Why the Nonprofit Sector Needs a Publicist: It can be frustrating to see people overlook the incredible impact of our organizations. We're constantly fighting against stereotypes and misconceptions, but I believe we can change the narrative and set the record straight. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

28 min listen

Ep 175: Are Crypto Donations the Future of Charitable Giving? (with Pat Duffy): Crypto donations guru Pat Duffy shares his expert insights and debunks some of the myths around crypto donations. We discuss the benefits of accepting crypto donations, how to reach potential donors, and how The Giving Block has helped thousands of cha... by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

65 min listen

Ep 174: Creating a Board That Reflects the Needs of Your Community (with Whitley Richards): In this episode, we discuss a critical topic for every nonprofit that wants to effectively serve their community: board composition. by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

52 min listen

Ep 173: Good Fortune, Celebrity Philanthropy, and the Quest to End Poverty (with Jessica Seinfeld): What happens when purpose and celebrity status join forces? Join me as I sit down with Jessica Seinfeld — bestselling author, founder of the powerhouse nonprofit, Good+ Foundation, and wife of comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld to find out! by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

53 min listen

Ep 172: How Public-Private Partnerships Create Real and Lasting Change (with Chelsea Peters): Tune in as collaboration evangelist and Walton Family Foundation CSO, Chelsea Peters and I uncover the power of public-private partnerships. Spoiler alert: it's all about combining your superpowers! by Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

45 min listen

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Ep 185 - The Surprising Impact of a Strong Organizational Value Statement (with Lindsay Hoffman)

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