Nonprofit Lowdown

Today I'm chatting with Dr. Kerry Ann who was Founder of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity.  As a young African-American professor, she founded her organization to mentor and support women and faculty of color in their academic careers.  We talk about what happens when it's time to move on from your organization and what life looks like on the other side.  ...

I'm so pleased to welcome back my friend Emily.  Today, we're talking about how small nonprofits that don't have a big IT budget or IT department can take steps to become more data-driven and tech-forward.  Emily will be a recurring guest so if you have tech/data questions, email them in at rheawong@gmail.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-hicks-rotella-0b99a04

"I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man." Get ready to jump because we're setting this house ON FIRE.  Ify Walker is the founder and CEO of Offor, which is one of the nation's top talent broker agencies in the country.  In today's episode we talk about the war for talent, especially for leaders of color, how to find the courage to run your own company and change the conversation abou...

Joyful.  Thought-provoking.  Truth-telling.  Join me for this wide-ranging conversation with Erica Hamilton .  Erica shares her wisdom and perspective as an expert leader, manager and "nonprofit whisperer."  We talk about the women of color tax, the benefits of saying NO and how to survive and thrive as a nonprofit executive.  A must-listen for current and aspiring no...

Hold onto your hats because Dianne is about the blow the roof off.  #Realtalk: we're addressing some of the elephants in the room about why it can be so exhausting to be a woman of color in the top job.   Dianne is the Executive Director and CEO of Phipps Neighborhoods and has been wildly successful in her role.  So, what did she do when she was told she was "flying too close to the...

I LOVED this interview with Columbia University doctoral candidate Micah McElroy .  Micah is pursuing his PhD in the history of philanthropy in the US and we delve into all sort of interesting historical examples of philanthropy in America.  What cycles of wealth and philanthropy are we seeing today?  Can we expect Jeff Bezos to lift the rock upon which he stands?  Let me know...

We all talk about it, but how do you achieve it?  Join me in my conversation with Emily Hicks-Rotella of Make Tech Work For You .  Get control of your data and digital life, slay those tech phobias and find actionable ways to become a data-driven organization.  

What to expect when you're conducting your first audit?  If you're like most EDs, dealing with the financial side is just a wee bit mysterious.  Join me as I chat with Howard Cohen CPA, Partner of Mazars to learn about how to prepare for your audit, what best practices you can implement in a small shop and how to be BFF with your accountants.  Click here to get in touch with Howard...

Did you know that 93% of all communication is non-verbal?  How do you incorporate feedback about your communication and still stay true to yourself?  Join me as we talk with Leah Bonvissuto, founder of Present Voices to learn about how to communicate with power and intention.

Join me and my dear pal Brooke Richie-Babbage for this super-intimate and #realdeal convo about what we wish we had known before becoming Executive Directors.  Brooke was the Founder and Executive Director of the Resilience Advocacy Project for ten years at the ripe old age of 28.  We talk about the emotional labor of leadership, what we learned the hard way and some of our biggest lesso...

Today I'm chatting with David King, President of Alexander Haas , a fundraising consulting firm.  We discuss how to build and manage a giving board, how to hire development staff and some future trends in philanthropy.  David brings a wealth of experience to the convo along with some good ol' Southern charm. Check out Alexander Haas here.

This is a wide-ranging conversation with Jovian Zayne , leader, activist, coach and DEI expert.  Diversity, equity and inclusion are top of mind for so many leaders, but how do even get started?  Don't miss this episode! https://www.jovianzayne.com/ #DEI #nonprofit #leadership

DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!  I'm sitting down with my pal Emily Heyward , co-founder of Red Antler to talk about launching iconic brands.  Emily is the genius behind Casper, Birchbox, Allbirds, to name a few.  What can this brand whisperer teach the nonprofit community?  You will rethink your brand after this chat. https://redantler.com/

Join me in today's conversation with Carol Argento, VP of the Charles Hayden Foundation .  What are program officers really looking for?  How important are connections in getting funded?  What makes a great site visit?  

For my peeps who have to negotiate new office space in NYC, I've got two words for you: loss factor.  It will make you crazy.   Join me and Andrew Chase, commercial real estate broker at Cushman and Wakefield, to discuss negotiating leases, where to find the best deals in NYC ( spoiler alert: there aren't any except for one surprise location in Manhattan ), how to understand the mythical...

For all of my ED peeps out there.  My guest is Kelley Perkins, former ED of the Read Alliance.  We share some of our lessons learned about leaving the big job. If you're thinking about transitioning out, check out this episode for advice about leaving gracefully and setting your successor up for success.   #nonprofitmanagement #nonprofitleadership

Join me in today's conversation with Thomas Rush, Head of Platform of Consensys .  What is blockchain?  How can it be used in nonprofit/social enterprise use cases. For more information, check out Litepaper .

My oh my!  Don't miss this episode that is loaded--I mean SUPER-MEGA-LOADED--with amazing tips about marketing, digital story-telling and engaging your online audiences.  I'm sitting with Deroy, co-founder of Hyperakt who leads his team of Hyperaktivists in helping social impact orgs tell their stories through beautiful, compelling visuals. To get hyperaktive, check out: Hyperakt Some ot...

Happy 2019, friends!   In order to start the year off right, I'm chatting with Sarah Olivieri, founder of PivotGround about how to optimize, maximize and do more with less.  She discusses great tools and strategies to use when time and resources are limited.  Quick note: the audio quality on this is not great, but the content is really worth it!  Also, here's where to find Sara...

Whether we like it or not, dealing with sticky HR situations is part of the job.  Join me as we chat with HR law expert Chip Fournier about best practices in HR and how keep an employee termination from terminating your nonprofit.  

Join me as I talk with Jennifer McCrea: writer, speaker, teacher and master fundraiser. What are the blocks that you're putting in the way of your fundraising? How do we help ourselves and others access a mindset of abundance and grace when combining resources? Are you attached or committed to your donors? For more about Jennifer, please visit: jennifermccrea.com To get her book, visit: https://am...

Salesforce--it's not just a database, it's a lifestyle choice. Join me as we chat with Staci Rice of Idlewild Consulting to discuss how to implement Salesforce to track your outcomes. Take your relationship with data from "it's complicated" to "happily married." You can find Staci and her rockstar team at www.idlewildinc.com

Do budgets, spreadsheets and projections have you running for the hills? Don't be scared! Freda is here to help, especially for those of us who aren't accountants! Listen to nonprofit finance pro Freda Gimpel about how to understand and present your financials. Don't miss her tips about how to best present financials to your board! For more information about Freda, email her at fredakate@yahoo.com

Happy Thanksgiving to all! In this week's episode, I review Radical Candor which gives you a framework to be both caring and candid with your people. Enjoy your turkey!

Just in time for Thanksgiving and #givingtuesday! Join me and this master class with Jane Geever, President of JC Geever. She's been fundraising in New York City for over 40 years and wrote the book on grantwriting (literally!) Tune in to hear some of her insights on foundation fundraising. For more information on JC Geever, check out jcgeever.com To purchase the book on grantwriting, visit: https...