Nonprofit Mission: Impact

In episode 28 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Peggy Hoffman discussed include: How local nonprofit chapters contribute to the larger organizations What implications the rise of online professional development has for local chapters. Why volunteers and chapters are the heart and soul of associations and yet a somewhat neglected aspect of working in a membe...

In episode 27 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Carlyn Madden discussed include: Why small nonprofits can consider working with an executive search firm How to make your search for a new organizational leader as equitable as possible What aspiring future leaders need to do now to prepare for future executive leadership roles   Guest Information: Carlyn Madd...

In episode 26 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Sabrina Walker Hernandez discussed include: How to get comfortable with fundraising The breakdown of the fundraising process Why both introverts and extroverts make good fundraisers   Guest Information: Sabrina Walker Hernandez is the President & CEO of Supporting World Hope. She has over 25 years of experienc...

In episode 25 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Kristin Bradley-Bull discussed include: How strategic planning helps organizations and the people in them connect back to their "why" How organizations need to listen to the people in the communities they work in more intentionally The role of the sector in our economy and culture Why organizations need to be...

In episode 24 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Bobbi Russell discussed include: Transitioning back to in person How nonprofits can make accommodations while working from home How investing in systems and organization can help in the long term   Guest Information: Bobbi is an operations executive with 20+ years of experience working with nonprofit organizat...

In episode 23 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Elizabeth Engel discussed include: The significance of digital transformation for organizations What's different about digital transformation for associations Avoiding shiny object syndrome in your tech related projects   Guest Information: Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., CAE, is Chief Strategist at Spark Consul...

In episode 22 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Michelle Nusum-Smith discussed include: Pros and cons of starting a nonprofit vs. finding a fiscal sponsor vs. starting a for-profit business Things to consider to be more successful as you apply for grants as a nonprofit The pitfalls of applying for grants and ways to diversify your funding   Guest Informatio...

In episode 21 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Andy Robinson discussed include: The importance of leaders being called out The importance of cultivating and grooming your next generation of leaders What founders need to be aware of The importance of having a life beyond your work and maintaining a balance between those two   Guest Information: Andy Robinso...

In episode 20 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Elizabeth Scott discussed include: How organizations have adapted to the pandemic The research Liz completed with the Center for Nonprofit Advancement What changes from the pandemic might organizations retain when things go back to "normal"   Guest Information: Elizabeth Scott, PhD, founder of Brighter Strateg...

In episode 19 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Nancy Bacon discussed include: Learning in nonprofit organizations The best methods nonprofits or associations can use to train their staff How habits and accountability helps people follow through on the behavior change they are aiming for   Guest Information: Nancy Bacon is a teacher, instructional designer,...

In episode 18 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guests, Shelley Sanner and Alanna McKee discussed include: Trends facing associations, including the need for greater personalization How associations have adjusted to the virtual environment What the future of work could look like and how associations could contribute to the workforce development of the fields they...

In episode 17 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Wendy Wolff discussed include: How leading a non-profit differs from leading a for-profit business Awareness vs. action Why people are scared of evaluation Assumptions made when working with communities Changing social norms Where to start evaluation on an organizational level The barriers to evidence-based te...

In episode 16 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Rosalind Spigel discussed include: Organizational values and the best method to decide on them  How to welcome diversity on the board and mitigate microaggressions How to implement values in the day-to-day life of an organization Guest Information: Rosalind Spigel believes in the difference nonprofits can make...

In episode 15 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Mary Hiland discussed include: The pivotal executive director – board chair relationship. Why trust is so key and how to build it. How hard giving negative feedback can be, especially to new people in the workplace What the focus of the board chair/executive director conversation says about the relationship an...

There is a brief discussion of police brutality in this episode around 16 minutes in. In episode 14 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Keisha Sitney, discussed include: Why leaders need to be role models for their staff and lead by example Why organizations need to start with individuals when working on equity How to build the leadership capacity of people w...

In episode 13 of Nonprofit Mission Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Peter Lane, discussed include: How to bring health and wellness training to organizational consulting Why you should hire a health and wellness coach Understanding how others feelings impact your own and vice versa How organizations can utilize their resources to better care for their employees How organization...

In episode 11 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Elizabeth Woolfe, discussed include: The importance of an interim director for organizations The process of transitioning and the strain that puts on an organization The importance of having a plan in place for when your leader leaves Growth mindset with Boards What the role of the Board and the role of the st...

In episode 11 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Nyacko Perry, discussed include: Addressing accountability of past actions as a method of moving forward Creating a healthy environment with room for employees to care for their mental health The process of making change in an organizational structure The disconnect between many organizations' missions and the...

Welcome to the Nonprofit Mission Impact Podcast. This week we're talking to Heather Yandow.   We talked about:  What gets in the way of nonprofits hiring consultants successfully. Why an RFP process is often not the best approach to having a great experience with a consultant. The trends we are observing in this time of disruption.   BIO : Heather Yandow brings more than 20 years of experience as...

Welcome to the Nonprofit Mission Impact Podcast. This week we're talking to Carol Vernon We talked about:  The four typical communication styles. What shows up in communications now that so many teams are working remotely. How people can keep networking even while face to face events are cancelled.   BIO : Carol Vernon is a certified executive coach and principal of Communication Matters, an execu...

Welcome to the Nonprofit Mission Impact Podcast. This week we're talking to Becca Bartholomew.   We talked about:  Ensuring all voices are included in planning processes Why it is important for leaders to not only have intelligence but also have emotional intelligence and somatic intelligence What the buffering sign on your computer has to tell us about today's work environment   Barry Oshrey's To...

Welcome to the Nonprofit Mission Impact Podcast. This week we're talking to  Cinthia Manuel .     We talked about:     the challenges nonprofits face in trying to make their services more accessible .   What to think about before  getting started with community  engagement .     Why  Cinthia thinks traditional mentoring is backward .     BIO : Cinthia Manuel is the CEO and Founder of Autentica  Co...

Welcome to the Nonprofit Mission :  Impact Podcast. This week we're talking to  Arielle Goodman, Jenny  Hegland  and Jessica  Srikantia .     We talked about:     What  this  uncertain moment in history could mean for the systems that we live in and              take for granted   H ow we are born into a collectively traumatized culture that has a domination logic built into its systems.   A  syst...

Welcome to the Nonprofit Mission Impact Podcast. This week we're talking to  Beth Sperber Richie .      We talked about:     What  B urn  O ut is and  w hy  B urn  O ut is so prevalent in the nonprofit sector   What  the research shows about rest and productivity  for organizations.   What  vicarious trauma  is and how it  impacts staff and  an  organization's culture.        BIO : Beth Sperber Ri...

Welcome to the Nonprofit Mission Impact Podcast. This week we're talking to  Rebecca Murphy .     We talked about:   What organizations need to think about to be ready to partner   Having clarity about what your why is key for partnering.   W hy mission creep is so common among organizations and what drives it.     BIO : Rebecca has been a consultant for over 20 years. She considers herself an "in...