Around with Randall

How do you manage your emotions? When you're in an emotionally-charged situation and your blood pressure starts to rise, how do you handle yourself? This podcast provides some tried and true tips to help you keep calm and address difficult situations without letting your emotions get the best of you. Listen now.

In this episode, we focus our attention on Eli Broad. Mr. Broad made a lasting impact on the arts and science communities. Some say he was difficult to deal with, but for others, it was just part of the process. This podcast explores Eli Broad the philanthropist, and answers the question, is it OK to get a little uncomfortable with your donors to ensure your campaign achieves the results you expec...

How does your organization deal with morals and ethics? In this podcast, Randall explores different ways morals and ethics come into play. Listen to this episode to understand how your organization may be impacted.

Does your organization have an endowment? How does your organization invest to support the endowment? This podcast discusses four investment strategies and how they can impact endowments. Listen now to learn more about investing for your nonprofit.

If you find yourself - or someone you work with - consistently saying, "but we've always done it this way," this podcast is for you! In this podcast, Randall will provide his tactics for ways to turn "we've always done it this way" into "let's try it a different way." Don't wait to listen to this episode.

In Part 2 of this series, we discuss the tactical things your nonprofit can do to deal with uncertain economic times and increasing inflation. Listen to this podcast to learn about the actions you can take today to prepare your organization for the future.

How is inflation impacting your nonprofit organization? In part one of this two-part series Randall discusses the various ways nonprofit organizations might be feeling squeezed by the current state of the economy, providing real-life examples.

Compromise can be challenging. We want what we want. But, sometimes we need to take a step back and, gulp, compromise. Listen to this podcast for my tips on how to compromise and still come out on top.

This is our 100th Podcast! We are so excited to share this episode with you. In this episode, we discuss the parable about the Chinese farmer, and how it relates to me, and Hallett Philanthropy...and maybe even you. Listen in as we celebrate our 100th podcast.

When we think of philanthropy, we often think of private organizations. But what about philanthropies that support museums, monuments, and even your local veteran's hospital? Listen to this podcast to learn more about patriotic philanthropy and its place in the nonprofit landscape.

What are the most common leadership challenges nonprofit managers face? In this podcast I identify six leadership challenges and how to deal with them. Listen to this podcast to learn more.

Sir Run Run Shaw was a Hong Kong-based philanthropist and is the 10th in our series of Great Philanthropists. What did Sir Shaw do to impact the lives of thousands? Listen to this podcast to learn more about Sir Run Run Shaw and why he is part of our Great Philanthropist series.

Why can't we have traditional campaigns that generate a great deal of money on the front end from a small group of donors, and then have smaller donation opportunities so everyone can be involved in part of the campaign? Listen to this podcast to hear my thoughts on these two campaign aspects.

Do you have a broad donor base? If your organization lost funding from one major donor would it completely derail things? This conversation about donor concentration is important for all fundraisers to listen to, to gain a clear understanding of donor diversification and how that can help ensure long-term stability.

How are you communicating with donors? Have your methods changed over the past few years? Many fundraisers are finding they are working differently than in the past to meet with donors. Listen to this podcast to learn more about how you can leverage new methods to yield the same, or even better outcomes, for your organization.

When hiring, do you consider both soft and hard skills? With the current challenges associated with attracting and hiring talent, knowing an employee's skill set is more important than ever. Listen to this podcast to learn more about how the soft and hard skills your teams employ can impact your organizational dynamics.

Is Trust-based philanthropy the way of the future? Some organizations, and donors, are changing the game when it comes to stewardship and reporting. In some cases, this allows for a more level playing field, making it simpler for smaller nonprofits to secure and use funds in the most meaningful ways. Listen to this podcast to learn more.

What should you consider when deciding on naming opportunities for a new building or space? Naming rights can be complicated. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the nuances associated with naming rights, what to avoid, and what to think about when naming your next building or space.

Building a solid relationship with your donors is important, but how close is too close? At what point can your relationship go too far and cross boundaries that make it difficult to impossible to perform your job? Listen to this podcast to understand where the line should be drawn, and what to do if your relationship becomes too close.

What happens when you get promoted, and suddenly your peers are now your staff. How does the dynamic change? How do you manage this transition with your team? Making the switch from peer to manager can be an adjustment. Listen to this podcast for some important tips to help you move through this period with ease.

Giving massive sums of money away is actually more difficult than you might think. It can be a complicated process that may make some major donors take pause. Why is it so challenging to give away large sums? Listen to this podcast to learn more.

Proper board governance is critical to the success of any board. Should your board have a Chief Governance Officer? What type of governance and oversight does your board really need? Listen to this podcast to learn more.

Did you know...different age groups give differently. The Greatest Generation gives differently - in amount and type - than other generations. This podcast explores the different generations, how they give, and why. Listen to learn more.

You might be thinking about moving on in your career. If you're looking for a new job, or even toying with the idea, this podcast is for you. Listen to this episode to learn the best way to move on in a respectful, classy way.

When your organization embarks on a capacity study, I have some advice. It's about so much more than just the money. Listen to this podcast to understand why, and to learn how you can make the most of your next capacity study.