The Switch by Nonprofit HR

In this special episode of The Switch, Rose Gebken, Marketing & Communication Manager for Nonprofit HR, and Susana Eshleman, President and Chief Executive Officer for Children International, catch up and explore Susana's stellar contributions to the sector! Tune in to hear Susana detail: - How agility and realism serve as assets in leading a team and pivoting when needed - Her philosophy on bringi...

In this special episode of The Switch, Rose Gebken, Marketing & Communication Manager for Nonprofit HR, and Terri L. White, Chief Executive Officer for Mental Health Association Oklahoma, catch up and explore Terri's stellar contributions to the sector! Tune in to hear Terri detail: - Why she sees mental health as the biggest public health issue facing Oklahoma - How she taps into diverse traits f...

In this special episode of The Switch, Lindsey Otto, Marketing & Communication Associate for Nonprofit HR, and Bianca Anderson, Co-CEO of ProInspire, catch up and explore Bianca's stellar contributions to the sector! Tune in to hear Bianca detail: - How to lead from a space of abundance, rather than scarcity - Why change is about relationships - How creating belonging in the workplace can foster i...

In this special episode of The Switch, Lindsey Otto, Marketing and Communication Associate for Nonprofit HR, and Amy Hinojosa, President and CEO of MANA, A Latina Organization, catch up and explore Amy's stellar contributions to the sector! Tune in to hear Amy detail: - Why having heart and desire are fundamental for change - The power of believing in people and giving space for growth - How authe...

Overview: Call it a Performance Management Revolution or the end to annual reviews, organizations are transforming their performance management programs to allow for increased opportunities for feedback. Feedback-driven models (often referred to a continuous feedback) encourage people managers and their teams to participate in ongoing conversations about both performance and growth opportunities....

Overview: Impact Search Advisors by Nonprofit HR lead by Myra Briggs and featuring other industry experts discuss the most asked questions around Search, DEI and leadership. One of the major topics covered in this episode is the importance of and how to find high-performing talent.  Speakers: Myra T. Briggs, CSC, CSSGB - Managing Director, Impact Search Advisors by Nonprofit HR Bryan W. Jackson, M...

Overview: Employer branding may not seem like a big deal for associations, but it is! It helps all types of organizations showcase intentional cultures and inclusive workplaces, which enables authentic communication for why they are an employer of choice. This is no small feat, but it reaps huge rewards. Employer branding is an incredibly underutilized aspect of overall branding and corporate comm...

Overview: The need to shift to working from home came without notice for many organizations. This unpredictable turn led many employers to pivot to a virtual workforce at the start of the pandemic, and most that shifted are still managing a virtual or hybrid workforce. From higher productivity to increased work-life integration, some organizations have reaped positive outcomes in spite of this unp...

Overview: The people you attract to your social enterprise are just as important as the mission itself. Identifying the qualities of the team you want to build is just as important as creating space for your people to develop and ultimately lead to a high-performance culture. But how does one make time for this necessary component of running a social enterprise while simultaneously juggling other...

Presenters: Myra T. Briggs - Managing Director, Impact Search Advisors Danisha Martin - Search Consultant, Impact Search Advisors Jami Armstrong - Search Consultant, Impact Search Advisors Your visionary and well-respected CEO is retiring, an announcement that has divided staff! While some on your leadership team are ready for fresh perspectives a new leader will bring, others are voicing concerns...

Interviewee: Shirley Anne Smith, Executive Director of the Atlanta Fire and Rescue Foundation Interviewer: Mishka Parkins, Marketing and Communication Manager for Nonprofit HR In this special episode of The Switch, catch up and explore Shirley's stellar contributions to the sector! Episode notes Tune in and hear Shirley Anne Smith share: -how the events of 2020 have required leadership to shift th...

Interviewee: Gabriela Proaño, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Research Project Manager Interviewer: Lindsey Otto , Marketing and Communication Associate, Nonprofit HR Listen in to catch up and learn more about Diana's notable contributions to the sector! Episode notes:  -importance of remaining flexible, especially in leadership -promoting a culture of openness -progress over perfection/not be...

As Kayla Castañeda puts it, "When life hands you lemons, make aguas frescas." Kayla is Co-Founder and CEO of Agua Bonita , a growing social enterprise producing the first line of healthy alternatives to the traditional Mexican drink, aguas frescas. Made with no added sugar, no chemical sweeteners and rescued produce, the refreshing product fuels their mission and dedication to reinvesting profits...

How do social enterprise leaders create an environment for their staff to feel seen, heard, feel connected to the mission and contribute to its success? According to Philip Gaskin, Vice President of Entrepreneurship at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, it starts with understanding the different perspectives and unique lived experiences each individual brings to their role.  Listen now to this...

Interviewee: Arjun Durr, Associate Director of Global Partnership Management at Ashoka Interviewers: Patty Hampton , Chief Social Impact Officer for SITA by Nonprofit HR  Lisa Wright Ponce , Senior Consultant, Strategy & Advisory Creating a space for social entrepreneurs to meet, surface insights and crowdsource solutions since 1980, Ashoka is a dynamic social enterprise whose work is guided by th...

Interviewee: Janiece Mackey, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Young Aspiring Americans for Social and Political Activism (YAASPA) Interviewer: Mishka Parkins , Marketing and Communication Manager,  Nonprofit HR In this special episode of The Switch, explore Janiece's stellar contributions to the sector! Episode notes:  - how to use people management as a way of shine a light on unique abilitie...

Interviewee: Alicia C. Aebersold , Chief Communications Officer, American Psychological Association Interviewer: Lindsey Otto , Marketing and Communication Associate, Nonprofit HR Listen in as Lindsey Otto, Marketing and Communication Associate for Nonprofit HR and Alicia C. Aebersold, Chief Communications Officer, American Psychological Association, catch up and learn more about Diana's notable c...

Speaker: Emily Holthaus , Managing Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Nonprofit HR Have your diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts stalled due to the unpredictable events of 2020 and 2021? During this session, we will explore actionable methods that can be applied within your organization to regain momentum for your DEI efforts during turbulent, unpredictable times. Participants will...

Speakers: Lisa McKeowen , Managing Director, Total Rewards, Nonprofit HR Julia C. Patrick, CEO, American Nonprofit Academy Jarrett Ransom, The Nonprofit Nerd CEO - The Rayvan Group This episode was originally part of The Nonprofit Show hosted by Julia Patrick and Jarrett Ransom with guest Lisa McKeowen. The conversation highlights how a nonprofit or social enterprise can start having open and bene...

Speakers: Emily Holthaus , Managing Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Nonprofit HR Julia C. Patrick, CEO, American Nonprofit Academy Jarrett Ransom, The Nonprofit Nerd CEO - The Rayvan Group This episode was originally part of The Nonprofit Show hosted by Julia Patrick and Jarrett Ransom with guest Emily Holthaus. The conversation highlights how a nonprofit or social enterprise can start im...

Interviewee: Diana Abena Wilson , Founder of Yielding Accomplished African Women (YAAW) Interviewer: Lindsey Otto , Marketing and Communication Associate for Nonprofit HR Listen in as Lindsey Otto and Diana Abena Wilson, catch up and learn more about Diana's notable contributions to the sector Episode notes:  -personal experiences and journeys as a way to serve others -the role of identity in empo...

Interviewee: Cameron Vigil , Rocky Mountain Engagement Manager,   Young Invincibles Interviewer: Mishka Parkins , Marketing and Communication Manager,  Nonprofit HR About the Women To Watch Campaign: Each year during Women's History Month, Nonprofit HR proudly recognizes women across North America who have made significant contributions to nonprofits, associations, foundations, social enterprises...

Speakers: Lisa Brown Alexander, President & CEO, Nonprofit HR David Sloves, Founder & CEO, Nonstop Wellness In this episode, you'll hear insights and tips on how to increase health equity within your organization from two CEO's with 20 plus years of experience working with the social sector. Connect with us on social to let us know your thoughts on this episode. Thanks for listening to The Switch...

Interviewer: Patty Hampton , Chief Social Impact Officer (CSIO) at SITA & Managing Partner, Nonprofit HR Interviewee: Nell Edgington , Founder of Social Velocity & Author of Reinventing Social Change Bonus Resources: Social Velocity Tools (Guides, E-books, Assessments & more) and Free Download - Chapter 1 of Reinventing Social Change (Bottom of this page)   This episode is a SITA exclusive intervi...

Speaker: Sidney Abrams , SPHR, SHRM-SCP, sHRBP, Vice President of Business Development, Nonprofit HR Bonus Resources: Benefits Assessment one-pager & Cost-Saving Total Rewards one-pager Talent sustainability occurs when an organization attracts the right talent and the right amount of money necessary to achieve long-term goals. But, many organizations don't have the people and tools in place to ef...