Inspired Nonprofit Leadership

 My guest for this episode is Irene Shih. For 18 years, Irene has served students in low-income communities — as a middle and high school classroom teacher in Arizona, a strategic advisor to superintendents in large urban school districts like Boston Public Schools, and a thought leader on state-level education policy in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Irene joined Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay) as...

My guest for this episode is Mia Henry. Mia Henry (she |her) is the founder and CEO of Freedom Lifted, which supports justice-centered leadership development through online learning, training, and coaching. Mia lives in Chicago but was born and raised in the Deep South. She's the daughter of Civil Rights activists from Alabama.   Through her unique approach, Mia has created educational spaces and...

My guest for this episode is Shannon Bowen. Shannon is a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, expert hiring manager, leadership coach, and management trainer. She's the Chief Advancement Officer for Pacific Northwest Research Institute and a board member for AFP Advancement Northwest in Seattle.   Shannon is also the founder of Monsoon Leadership, which works at the intersection of nonprofit fundraising...

In this episode, Mary builds on the last episode about setting goals. She gives additional tips and insights you'll want to hear.  Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprof...

In this episode, Mary discusses setting goals. She give 8 reasons why goal setting is valuable for you and follows with the 10 key elements of goals that make them effective. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possibl...

 My guest for this episode is Roberta Matuson. This is a reissue of my interview with her. I chose this because this episode has the most downloads of all my episodes so far. For more than 25 years, Roberta, president of Matuson  Consulting has helped leaders in highly regarded companies, including General Motors, The Greater Boston Food Bank, and Microsoft, and small to medium-sized businesses, a...

 My guest for this episode is James Goalder. With almost 20 years of experience working in nonprofit technology and sales and relationship management, James brings the perfect blend of experience for his role as Partnerships Manager at Bloomerang. In addition to his work experience, James volunteers with Project Grows, a community farm in Virginia, serving on the Board and on Volunteer Nights with...

My guest for this episode is Dr. Patton McDowell. Patton has enjoyed a successful 30-year career in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and organizational development.   Patton is the author of the best-selling book, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership and host of the weekly podcast, also titled Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. He founded PMA Nonprofit Leadership in 2009 and has coached and...

My guest for this episode is Salvatore Manzi. After receiving his degree in Business Communications from the University of Kansas, Salvatore began working in Organizational Development, helping leaders at organizations like Deloitte, Genentech, and LinkedIn leverage communications to foster more collaborative, productive work environments.   His leadership path began in following the footsteps of...

My guest for this episode is Cami Baker. An entrepreneur since the age of eight, selling gum to other kids, and the loan sharking the profits at high interest while holding collateral.... this is just the beginning of our guests' career with business strategy! Her success in real estate, from appearing twice on HGTV and being in the Top 5% of Realtors to all the hundreds of fundraising campaigns i...

My guest for this episode is Douglas Spencer. Douglas is president of Spencer Brenneman, which helps mission-driven organizations renew their focus and reframe their messages to thrive in any environment.    A lifelong volunteer, including two years as chairman of a $100 million community health center and research institute, Douglas is intimately aware of the challenges facing mission-driven orga...

My guest for this episode is Courtenay Shipley. Courtenay is the founder and Chief Planologist of Retirement Planology, a consulting and registered investment advisory firm for corporate-sponsored retirement plans. With a wealth of experience in the retirement plan industry, Courtenay not only offers her clients expertise in investment analysis, plan design, and employee education but also helps t...

 My guest for this episode is Maryn Boess. Over her 35+-year nonprofit career, Maryn has been an on-staff grant writer, a grants trainer, and a grants consultant (winning $42 million for her clients over 10 years). Maryn's been a grants reviewer, author, speaker, mentor, and coach, and – starting in 2006 - even a grantmaker. This 3-D background brings a unique insider's perspective to the practica...

 My guest for this episode is Kathleen Panning. Kathleen earned her Master of Divinity Degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She was ordained as a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in 1980. She has served congregations in rural and urban settings, ranging in size from 150 to 6000+ members.  Retiring from parish ministry in 2014, that year she became the first clergy perso...

 My guest for this episode is Katie Miller. Katie is a compassionate Trauma Healing and Resolution Guide. She has mentored over 250 youths, emphasizing the significance of embracing their personal pause button. As Assistant Director and Co-Founder of the Teen Suicide Prevention Society, she strives to eliminate the need for suicide intervention programs, fostering hope and positive change.    Kati...

 My guest for this episode is Maryanne Dersch. Maryanne Dersch is the influence queen of nonprofits. She coaches and trains nonprofit leaders to start getting the most out of themselves and everyone else and stop feeling burned out bummed out, or stressed out.  Can you imagine asking for anything, including money, with ease and confidence? Maryanne helps nonprofit leaders master the art of influen...

In this episode, Mary discusses ten characteristics you want to consider when you're looking for a mentor. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that yo...

My guest for this episode is Carol Hamilton. Carol is the Principal of Grace Social Sector Consulting, LLC, and host of the Mission: Impact podcast. She helps organizations and teams become more strategic and innovative for greater mission impact. She provides organization effectiveness consulting, meeting design and facilitation, and training to organizations and is adept at doing so both in pers...

My guest for this episode is Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair at Baker Donelson, where he leads over 1,300 individuals in 22 offices across the Southeastern US. Tim is presently leading the firm's five-year BakerVision 2028 strategy and its Diversity & Inclusion Compact. Tim Lupinacci spent the first 28 years of his legal practice focused on helping financial institutions solve complex problems arisin...

My guest for this episode is Ben Albert. Ben is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC. He is also the curator of The "Real Business Connections Network," where he hosts five podcasts. Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping other underdogs achieve their dreams.   Ben is on a mission to actually move the needle on one million lives, one conversation at a time....

My guest for this episode is Sumana Setty. Sumana is a social entrepreneur, attorney, and philanthropist with over 20 years of experience in the field of law and finance. Born in India and raised in the United States, Sumana developed a deep understanding of the power of choice. Her upbringing instilled in her the value of education, which has led her to become a co-founder of Commit-2-Change (C2C...

My guest for this episode is Christina Edwards. Christina is a marketing expert and coach who helps ambitious social impact businesses, and nonprofits increase revenue, supporters, and engagement. She is the Founder of Splendid Consulting and host of the Purpose and Profit Club Podcast.    Christina is a lifelong entrepreneur, marketing expert, and business coach who helps ambitious nonprofits gro...

 My guest for this episode is Joanne Oppelt. Joanne is the principal of Joanne Oppelt Consulting and a seasoned rainmaker with a distinguished track record of success. During her twenty-five-plus years working in the nonprofit arena, she built successful fundraising departments at every stop, helping her organizations grow capacity and more effectively fulfill their missions. She has held position...

My guest for this episode is Linda Lysakowski. Linda has been serving and educating the nonprofit community for more than thirty years. She is one of slightly more than one hundred professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified Fund-Raising Executive designation. In her thirty-plus years in the development field, she has managed capital campaigns, helped dozens of nonprofit organizations a...

My guest for this episode is Dr. Victoria Boyd. Dr. Boyd is the founder and President of The Philantrepreneur Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting other nonprofits with education, awareness, and resources.   As an author, trainer, and consultant, Dr. Boyd taps into her extensive background as an educator and nonprofit leader. Specializing in marketing systems and revenue stream developm...