Radio Free 501c - The Podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic is: Equity and the CAE Exam - One Size Does Not Fit All.

This episode: We always talk about data but do we REALLY talk about data and its importance as one of our most valuable assets? Our databases are full of intelligence that can inform how we serve our stakeholders and help us make better decisions. But many times the data is not clean, maintained consistently, or includes JUNK data. (Yes, I said it. JUNK.) My guests Daniel Elacqua of Strategico Con...

This episode: In March, we are celebrating Women Podcasters in the Association Community! While any organization is mission driven, for nonprofits staying focused on Mission fulfillment is CRITICAL to success. My guest Carol Hamilton, Principal, Grace Social Sector, and host of the podcast "Mission: Impact" focuses exclusively on nonprofit strategic planning. Her insights into staying fo...

This episode: We continue our March celebration of Women Podcasters with Joanna Pineda, CEO & Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International, AND host of Associations Thrive, a series that focuses on senior leaders and top association executives in the association community. Joanna has a unique view into what is on the minds of Chief Staff Executives and other top leaders so we discussed &qu...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic is: What I learned from the CNP Program. 

This episode: We keep talking about how things have changed, especially since the pandemic lockdown of 2020, but have we absorbed those hard-learned lessons? My guest Joy Duling of The Joy of Membership, host of The Joy of Membership podcast, and creator of JourneyCare software, shares her concerns that maybe organizations are not remembering how agile and nimble they can be. This is crucial to me...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting newsletter, "Rogue Speak."  This week's topic is Email management: how many emails is too many? 

This episode: Rogue Tulips Consulting celebrates Women's History Month with "Women Podcasters in the Association Community" for the entire month of March! I kick off our celebration with my long-time friend and colleague KiKi L'Italien of Amplified Impact, who is also the host and content curator of Association Chat. KiKi is one of the first podcasters in our profession and has always demonstrated...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic is high-performing boards v. "bad" boards. 

Now in its 12th year, the Association Laboratory Looking Forward Impact Report is the touchstone study of environmental factors impacting associations and their members. My guest, Dean West, FASAE, President & Founder of the company and the creator of the report, shares insights into what has changed, why the Top 5 issues haven't shifted that much over the years, and how associations can use t...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting newsletter, "Rogue Speak."  This week's topic is artificial intelligence. 

This episode: Raising member dues is a reality that every membership association faces. While you may not do it often, how you handle the messaging and implementation are key to the future success of the organization. Kevin Korenthal, Executive Director of the National Association of Park Foundations (NAPF) shares his success story of not just raising dues, but how he demonstrated increased value...

Cecilia Sepp, CAE, reads her weekly "Rogue Speak" message. 

This episode: In the nonprofit world, we often talk about working across organizations to accomplish more. But what goes into creating and managing coalitions? And what can we do to support success? I talked with Angie Lucas of The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), an experienced leader of (and participant in!) Coalitions. She currently supports two successful coalitions: The Nat...

This is the weekly Rogue Speak Message read by the author, Cecilia Sepp, CAE. 

This episode: One of the most important things we can do for our members is create an exciting, fulfilling member experience. But how do we do that?? Cue Amanda Kaiser, author of "Elevating Engagement: Uncommon Strategies for Creating a Thriving Member Community"! Amanda shares the findings from her in-depth research with over 400 association members, and breaks down her Six Stages of Member Engag...

Radio Free 501c is the podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting. This episode is the weekly Rogue Speak article as read by the author. 

This episode: It happens every January . . . we make resolutions about being healthier. But by the end of the month many of us slip back into our old habits. But wait! It doesn't need to be this way -- our regular guest, Wellness Expert Fern Carbonell, returns with tips and advice on setting wellness goals for YOU. She talks about customizing your goals and picking one thing at a time to focus on,...

Radio Free 501c is the voice of Rogue Tulips Consulting; this episode is this week's Rogue Speak message. 

This episode: Networking is the one of the top reasons we join associations or other types of clubs, but like me, you may feel that you could be getting more out of your networking activities. Cue Barbara Armentrout, CAE, of the Mesa Group, a Consummate Networker who considers herself a connector of people. Barbara has a reputation as an outstanding networker and she is "the go to" person when you...

Radio Free 501c is the audio version of the Rogue Speak message published weekly by Rogue Tulips Consulting. 

The January 12, 2023 audio version of the weekly Rogue Speak message

This episode: He's got a secret! And not just one but THREE to share with nonprofits about the secret to financial success and stability. I talked with Brian Haney of The Haney Company about the secrets to success that are hiding in plain sight. The theme of the conversation is: Ignorance is NOT bliss. We also discuss whether Brian is the World's Most Embarrassing Dad! Do you have a secret to shar...

This episode: We kick off Season 5 with a discussion about a goal that is on many people's career list -- Nonprofit CEO! But is it right for everyone? Most importantly is it right for YOU?? I talk with my guest Pamela Kaul of Association Strategies about environmental scanning, the different skills Boards are seeking post-COVID lockdown, navigating the interview process, and working with Executive...

This episode: The practice of Preferred Futures is an opportunity to create the vision of what things will ideally look like in the future. It's an opportunity for the group to dream big and identify ambitious things! More importantly, this exercise empowers the group and shows how these ambitious ideas can become realistic. Groups to identify more than one path forward which creates alt...