Ep 28: Difficult Conversations in Uncertain Times (with Parisa Parsa)
Nonprofits are needed now more than ever. Strong leadership is needed more than ever. And we have to start doing a better job of listening to each other…
Ep 27: Confessions of a Terrible Board Member (with Eileen Opatut)
What if a prospective board member looks great “on paper” but doesn’t pan out as the five-star board member you’d expected? Is it their fault? Yours?
Ep 26: Building a Culture of Optimism (with Steve Gross)
Two brothers start a business selling t-shirts with just $78 in the bank. They live out of a van and eat PB and J for 5 years. They are selling optimism..
Ep 25: Year End In T-Minus 30… (with Seth Rosen)
Most nonprofits see 30% of their revenue come in the door in December. Have you planted sufficient seeds? Will you hit your numbers? Are you ready?
Ep 24: Corporate Support the Right Way (with Julie Hirshey)
In this episode you will learn about how sports teams — and corporations in general — have so much more to give than just money.
Ep 23: Unlocking the Mystery of Foundation Funding (with Molly de Aguiar)
If you are funded by a foundation or want to be, you’ll want to listen to this episode where I interview foundation program officer Molly de Aguiar…
Ep 22: The Art and Science of Asking for Money (with Brian Saber)
Why do so many people find it terrifying to ask for money, even for organizations they care deeply about? It’s critical. Here’s how to go about asking…
Ep 21: The Happy Healthy Nonprofit (with Beth Kanter)
Working at a nonprofit can feel like an express train to Burnout-land. How do we avoid that stay mindful and healthy while doing such passionate work?
Ep 20: Volunteer If You Want to Live Longer (with Pamela Hawley)
Harvard did a study that determined that volunteering helps people live longer and healthier lives with 38% fewer nights spent in the hospital.
Ep 19: How to Give a Great Speech (with Elaine Bennett)
How do you write and give a great speech that excites and inspires your audience about your organization? Elaine Bennett tells you how to do just that.
Ep 18: Mission Control and Strategic Planning (with Liana Downey)
It seems like everyone views strategic planning with a sort of dread. But when you do it right, it’s game changing. With special guest Liana Downey.
Ep 17: How One Founder Avoided ‘Founder Syndrome’ – with guest Kevin Jennings
Perhaps the question I am most commonly asked is this: How do I make the switch from corporate to nonprofit? Bill Abrams knows a lot about this subject…