Successful Nonprofits Podcast

Monica discusses ways a board chair can support the executive director.

Transform your career (and life) with the power of your voice.

It's a holiday week, so we're rerunning one of our favorite episodes in which Tiffany Couch discusses what fraud looks like, who is likely to do it, and how to prevent it from happening to your nonprofit. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Bob discusses common nonprofit mismanagement pitfalls and steps you can take to avoid them.

Dolph shares 3 onboarding steps – and lots of tips – to set you and your next board chair up for years of success.

Jeremy discusses how to hire, equip, and empower an Executive Assistant so you have the time and space to achieve your goals.

Sandy Rees discusses the benefits of an outstanding thank you and how to easily show your donors just how much you appreciate them.

Attorneys Michelle Johnson and Rachel Spears discuss how you can be the perfect nonprofit client for your pro bono attorney (and being the perfect client will make them want to help you in the future).

Rob Jackson shares groundbreaking ideas to help you ramp up your organization's volunteer program.

Roger Martin discusses how focusing on efficiency can be counterproductive to your mission, values, and goals.

Rob Acton shares how to find and orient great board members.

Almost every week I get questions from podcast listeners, blog readers, or former clients who want some quick advice. And I am always happy to respond. Today I three real questions that I hear frequently about strategic planning, nonprofit dashboards, and board expectations.

Jessica explains why our brains are hardwired to think every threat, from lions to emails, is dangerous & how you can overcome all that worry and stress to lead the happy, successful life you deserve.

Kari Rosbeck explores how resilient staff set her and her nonprofit up for success when they needed to make big changes after COVID-19 started.

Barbara discusses how to find and use grants in a way that strengthens and sustains your nonprofit.

Scott Hartman shares 4 secrets for a successful media interview plus tips for creating a professional-looking virtual meeting setting at home. 

19% of adults claim their mental health worsened in 2020. So join Dolph and Beth as they explore the science behind common stress points and share their favorite ideas for self-care. Whether you decide to walk, read, buy a new fountain pen, or start your own succulent garden, kick off your self-care journey with today's episode!

When I started my podcasting journey back in 2016, I made my fair share of mistakes. I've found that many of those mistakes, and the lessons I learned, also apply to my professional life. So join me for the 12 life lessons I learned from the last 200 episodes.

If you're among the 64% of workers actively looking for a new job or considering starting a job search, today's episode is for you. Kris Holmes is a pro at helping others not just successfully find a new job, but a new job that fits their strengths and career goals. She joins us today to discuss key tips for finding and landing your next dream job. So listen in for ideas about preparing for your i...

We all have experienced traumatic events. And the nature of nonprofit work ensures that we face not only our own trauma, but others' as well. So with trauma all around us – how is your nonprofit managing it? Today's guest, Rob Collins, is a clinical social worker who specializes in trauma. He joins us to discuss how trauma can inspire us to build resilient nonprofits and confident, thriving staff.

I have met countless individuals who have experienced extreme hardship due to low-pay in the nonprofit sector. This must stop! As nonprofit executives, if our business model doesn't pay workers enough to live, we need to question that business model. Join me for this bonus break and get tips for determining your wage floor and justifying the additional cost to your board and funders.

What stands between you and your goals? Get ready to knock down those barriers and start on the path to accomplishing your goals today with our guest, Peter Chatel! Peter helps individuals and nonprofits get motivated to become high performers. Join us to get the tools you need to increase your focus and effectiveness and ultimately start achieving your personal and professional goals!

A few factors set an exceptional strategic plan apart from an OK plan, and having a Big Bold Goal is one of them. In this episode, we will explore the four dimensions of a Big Bold Goal and discuss three examples of Big Bold Goals.

66% of millennials don't feel they're saving enough for retirement, and they aren't alone! So we invited the Maven of Money, Bobbie Munroe, to discuss personal finance for the nonprofit professional. Bobbie shares practical financial and lifestyle tips to help you plan for the retirement you want without sacrificing quality of life today. This episode will help you get started on your own financia...

Many nonprofits think they are safe from cyberattacks because of their missions and small budgets (at least compared to Fortune 500 companies). But today's guest says that, unfortunately, hackers don't care. They look for low-hanging fruit. And if you aren't taking precautions now, that means you. Spencer Pollock is an attorney who specializes in cybercrime and cyber law. He joins us to share simp...