Radio Free 501c - The Podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting

Episode 256: If you work in an association, membership is on your mind most of the time -- or at least it SHOULD be. This week my guest, Kim Berry, Vice President of Membership, NABA Inc., shares her years of wisdom on membership, component relations, different structures and why we work at associations. We talk about the importance of a membership focus, the need for strong relationships, why you...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: Let Go of the Past to Win Hearts and Minds

Episode 255: This episode supported by USAE News! Many associations know they should be "cyber savvy" but it's an overwhelming issue. It can also be very expensive if you work with an enterprise level company. That's where my guest Brian Scott of Clear Tone Consulting comes in! He knows cybersecurity is a critical issue for associations and other nonprofits so he works with them...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: Conference Accessibility Lounges - The Time is Now.

Episode 254: We all wish we had the time to reflect, recharge, re-energize and just think! But how many of us actually give ourselves the gift of time? My guest Laura Caputo did just that -- she gave herself a sabbatical. She shares her experience and what she learned about herself and what she wants her life to look like. This inspiring conversation will get you thinking about taking your own sab...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: Lazy Thinking Undermines Everything

Episode 253: All messaging begins with clear and consistent writing. For Nonprofits to have success in mission fulfillment, consistent messaging is necessary across all areas of the organization. My guest, Stephanie Malench of Write by Steph, is a writer and nonprofit consultant who shares her experiences and advice on nonprofit messaging. Our wide ranging conversation covers modeling ethical beha...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Stop Thinking Lika a . . .

Episode 252: USAE News is the longest continuously publishing newspaper in the association management profession. Founded over 40 years ago, it has covered changes in our community, national news, and broken its share of hard-hitting stories. This week, we hear from the man who started it all: Ross Heller, Founder & Publisher Emeritus. He shares his inspiration for starting USAE News, how publ...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Associations and the Recovery Mindset

Episode 251: We cannot talk about cybersecurity and risk management enough! My guest Sanja Kekić, cybersecurity expert and role model for women in cybersecurity, shares her insights and advice for being "cybersafe" whether in your personal life or professional life. Sanja explains what is considered emerging technology, how to assess the risk of new technology, what is the approach to ev...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Random Acts of Kindness at ASAE24

Episode 250: We get back to our roots with my special guest, Agnes Amos-Coleman, International Show Director at RE+ -- my friend and former co-host. Our deep and long conversation digs into the evolution of the podcast, mentoring and coaching, the role of Boards and staff, and the future of Nonprofit Management. Where we have been is not necessarily where we need to go. Give yourself the gift of d...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting weekly e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." The topic: A Passion for the Profession - Why I Support the CAE

Episode 249: Women have made great strides but as long as any of us are left behind there is still much work to do. Women should not need to make their living selling their body or being objectified, and no woman should live in a culture of oppression. My guest Dr. Lesedi Lesetedi of Open Botswana University is an experienced leader who shares her message of how women can transform the world with...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: What I Think About Climate Change

Episode 248: We all have a story. Our lives are unique and we all need different things to thrive and survive. We also need to be sensitive to the individual needs of others. This week, I talked with Samyuktha Neeraja, State Associations Relations Manager II, American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA), about her journey through the world. Using a DEIA lens, she shares her story starting w...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter Rogue Speak. This week's topic: The Problem with DEI

Episode 247: This week, I spoke with my guest Matty Rubenstein, Principal, Now What Consulting, about Legacy Conferencing. Within this engaging conversation, we discuss what it is, how conferences can make an impact before, during, and after the event, and moving away from indirect impact to focus on smaller scale opportunities. This conversation is filled with examples to help your organization i...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak". This week's topic: Boards and Man to Man Defense

Episode 246: "Will AI take my job?" is a hot topic as this digital tool becomes bigger, better, and faster. My guests Mike Jacka and Bryant Richards, experts in the application of emerging technology, walk us through this question and its follow up: "Is AI Going to Eat my Lunch?" If AI takes your job it very well might eat your lunch if you aren't aware of all aspects of it...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." The topic: The REAL Job of Boards of Directors

Episode 245: Marketing supports many aspects of what nonprofits do but its relationship to Fundraising is a special one -- and that's why they should be Best Friends Forever (BFFs)!! My guest Vicky Winkler is a Marketing and Branding expert who works with nonprofits to create marketing collateral and plans that make an impact. We talk about "marketing myths," why integrated marketing...

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, "Rogue Speak." This week's topic: The Tao of Ethics

Episode 244: My guest Norman Fortenberry, CEO of Great Minds in STEM, discusses the crucial role that DEI (Diversity/Equity/Inclusion) plays in developing the excellent workforce of the future in all areas of STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics). He also discusses how his organization includes a second M, Medical/Health when looking ahead to our needs for high-caliber professionals to...