Ep 31: Givers and Takers at Nonprofits (With Adam Grant)
Once in awhile you read a book that really sticks with you and changes the way you think. For me, one of those was “Give and Take” by Adam Grant.
Ep 30: Nonprofits Are Messy… So What? (with Tim Harford)
Some argue that when I call nonprofits “messy,” I’m doing them a disservice. Am I? My guest Tim Harford believes that we should all embrace the mess. But how?
Ep 29: Leadership Transitions: How to Avoid the Mess (with Don Tebbe)
Don Tebbe, an expert at planning successful leadership transitions, joined me to give us all some great advice on how to navigate the waters of change.
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.