Nonprofit Lowdown

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...

Ok, kids, hold onto your hats because master fundraiser Cleo Cavolo is coming in hot! She shares with us all of her wisdom that helped her achieve 20% year over year growth, how to talk to your board members about raising money and the future of philanthropy. Don't miss this one! For more information about Cleo and her firm, check out: https://reyespartners.co/ #nonprofit #fundraising #cleoisageni...

I'm joined once again by John Rinaldi to talk about our shared obsession with Marie Kondo. Listen in to how applying The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up can be applied to your nonprofit. https://amzn.to/2JonR8X

Today's podcast features my guest, John Rinaldi. As busy executives, have you ever wondered how to find a good admin to turbocharge your impact? What makes for a good relationship with your admin? Tune in with my friend and career administrator, John Rinaldi and learn how to create a beautiful relationship.

Hey folks! In this week's episode, I review The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier. Ever get into the mode of trying to "fix" people by piling on advice and knowledge? How can you help people shift out of their own obstacles for success? As a leader, I believe we can all listen more and talk less: Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/2CLG5ko

Podcast friends, join me for this tasty snack with the wise and wonderful Lara Galinsky. Have you ever wondered what your unique contribution to this planet will be? Do you know what lights up your soul? Listen in to help you gain clarity about what your life's purpose is. Lara is a coach, entrepreneur and author. Be Bold: Create a Career with Impact https://amzn.to/2E64IcT Work on Purpose: https:...

On this episode, we talk to Jeff Simmons of Anat Gerstein, the go-to PR and communications agency for nonprofits in New York. Listen in for -Free or low-cost ways to drive awareness -Avoid basic mistakes -Tips to pitch your nonprofit to the media www.anatgerstein.com

"Culture eats strategy for breakfast." -Peter Drucker Ever wonder how to create positive organizational culture and how to root out negative culture? What about those pockets of dissent? In this week's episode, I review Tribal Leadership and how to intentionally upgrade your culture.

In this podcast, I share interviews with top social entrepreneurs, books, tips, tools and concepts that will help you to excel in the business of nonprofit. In this episode, I review Who: The A Method for Hiring to help create a process to recruit, screen and hire people better. Let me know how it goes! To purchase (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2wUI6oU