Nonprofit Diaries

A new job. A sick kiddo. A conversation that would set the stage for culture and care moving forward. In an industry that's seeing so many people leave, Evan shares a moment in time that made him STAY. 🫡 Become a Nonprofiteer™, read the SISR Report, and learn more about the "Dear Nonprofiteer" 'zine 👉 https://www.thenonprofiteers.com/ ✍️ Got your own story to tell? Submit a d...

Cindy had a plan to ask for a promotion. What actually happened did NOT follow that plan. She explains the series of events that started with an awkward conversation and ended with a stolen car! 🔗 Learn more about the Nonprofit Fractionals Network 👉 https://www.nonprofitfractionals.com/ ✍️ Got your own story to tell? Submit a diary entry to be featured on the podcast 👉 https://bit.ly/4tXt0d6 🩷...

"Nonprofits aren't inherently better than corporate America..." ⬅️ This was the realization Eric DePalma made about work/life balance early on in his career. Eric shares the changes he made to stop the burnout cycle and the green flag moment that showed his employer was on the same page. 🐝 Join the Nonprofit Hive 👉 https://thenonprofithive.com 📖 Read or contribute to the Nonprofi...

Get ready to trauma-bond, because we've all had this moment: your stomach drops, your eyesight gets hazy, and you have NO idea what to do. For Tremayne, it happened on show night in a brand new theatre with a group of major donors who didn't have seats for the very program they funded. Hear how a power drill fixed the immediate problem... and how policy changes stopped it from ever happe...

It was the moment Maria became painfully aware: her identity and lived experiences were just notes on a grant application and a diversity brag on a website. Hear how she believes nonprofit professionals can take immediate action to promote equality within their organizations. Learn about Further Together's approach to community-centric fundraising 👉 https://www.gofurthertogether.ca/ Got your...

What happens when the best of intentions still hurts someone you care for? Frank shares how one woman reshaped his perspective on ethical storytelling... and the new framework he now uses to truly honor other's experiences. Learn about 4 Da Hood's commitment to helping people reclaim their stories here 👉 https://4dahood.com/ Got your own story to tell? Submit a diary entry to be feature...

'Twas the grant with so many strings it might as well been a puppet show. Jacob shares the laundry list of conditions he was required to meet... and how he would revamp the grant reporting process to show REAL impact, not just numbers on a page. Learn about Inner Spark Learning Lab's innovative approach to education here 👉 https://www.innersparklab.org/ Got your own story to tell? Submi...

"Surely I'm having a stroke..." is what went through Meghan's mind when she got asked this question during a pitch meeting. Hear how she handled the awkward situation and what she said could help stop bad behavior like this moving forward. Learn more about Nonprofit Hub's invaluable resources 👉 https://nonprofithub.org/ Got your own story to tell? Submit a diary entry to...

Meet your host and learn what the Nonprofit Diaries is all about! Follow us on LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/nonprofit-diaries/ Submit a diary entry to be featured on the podcast 👉 https://bit.ly/4tXt0d6