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Joan Garry
Joan Garry: Nonprofit Leader and former Executive Director of GLAAD helps fellow CEOs, Boards and Board Chairs, Fundraisers, and Nonprofit Marketers
Three fearless nonprofit leaders share what drives them, how they navigate burnout, and the vision that keeps them going. Tomik Dash, Laura Carmichael, and Adrienne McCue are breaking barriers and sharing their stories that prove that small but mighty nonprofits are changing lives every day.
From the Atlanta spa shootings to ongoing challenges, Deepa Iyer highlights the critical need for infrastructure, relationship-building, and centering the voices of affected communities in times of crisis.
Whether you’re grappling with turbulent times or striving for greater impact, these strategies will help you navigate 2025 with clarity and purpose. Join me for a conversation that will leave you inspired, equipped, and ready to take on the year ahead. Let’s buckle up and face this journey together.
Nonprofit leaders often feel overwhelmed by endless tasks, but project management guru, Christie Machorek, shares insights about how to transform chaos into clarity. With simple strategies like celebrating wins and debriefing after projects, she shows how to create systems that free up time to focus on what truly matters.
I sit down with Glennda Testone, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, to unpack personal and professional lessons from 2024. Together, we discuss navigating change, embracing resilience, and how nonprofit leaders can strengthen their organizations for the challenges ahead.
Bianca Anderson and Lamisa Mustafa join me in a conversation about shifting the stereotypes and misconceptions about Gen Z. Whether you're grappling with workforce challenges or striving to lead inclusively, this episode will equip you with insights and tools to turn generational differences into an asset.
Iara Peng guest appears on the podcast to discuss redefining philanthropy, what her company Just Fund is doing to equalize and simplify giving, and the one word that moves money.
Seth Chalmer’s insights on crisis management will help you navigate today’s challenging social landscape as a nonprofit leader. This conversation gives tools to spark valuable conversations that can create clarity and confidence the next time your organization faces a hot-button topic and needs to respond.
Nonprofit Leadership Lab CEO, Glennda Testone, and Parisa Parsa explore how nonprofit leaders can have productive conversations amidst polarization and division. Parisa shares practical strategies for addressing power dynamics and leading productive conversations across differences.
Jamila Hodge and Mikaela Levons from Equal Justice USA join the podcast to discuss the challenges and strengths of fundraisers of color. We explore how race, white supremacy power dynamics, and lived experiences shape their approach to fundraising and leadership.
I sat down with Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, to explore how nonprofits can use data to build trust with donors and move beyond the outdated focus on overhead. Michael shared valuable insights on how nonprofits can better engage donors, make the right asks, and thrive in today’s challenging giving environment.
Seth Godin, the marketing GOAT, shares a fresh, transformative approach to nonprofit marketing. He reveals how understanding and aligning with your donors' emotions can significantly enhance your strategy.
One-third of all nonprofits fail within 10 years, and 30% of the 1.5 million nonprofits in the U.S. have budgets under $100,000, putting them at significant risk of failure. To address this challenge, Scott Curran, CEO of Beyond Advisors, shares his expertise on how growth-stage social impact enterprises can strengthen their core, define their unique value, and strategically scale. This episode offers nonprofit leaders practical advice to ensure long-term sustainability and maximize their impact.
In this episode, Glennda Testone and I dive into real-life scenarios where we've had to make tough decisions and say no. Our intimate conversation offers practical tips on navigating common leadership challenges with confidence and diplomacy.
Allison Fine and I discuss the need to transform nonprofit fundraising from a transactional to a relational model, leverage technology to build meaningful donor relationships, and create a more sustainable and joyful fundraising environment.
Like me, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot moved from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector with zero previous experience in nonprofit work. In this episode, she shares her inspiring story of how and why she shifted her focus to step into her most impactful work yet.
The nonprofit sector has a serious PR problem that impacts its ability to garner adequate support. Nonprofit leaders have a powerful opportunity to be ambassadors and advocates for the sector as a whole. In this episode, I make a poignant call to action for nonprofit leaders everywhere to rally to the side of saving public perception of the important work they do.
Let’s discuss collective nonprofit power - what it is, what it isn’t, and what the nonprofit sector could do to harness it. To do more good in the world, we need to stand in our collective power which includes, ironically, taking a seat at the table.
Need to build capacity? Fix your fundraising? Graphics design or marketing? HR support? Then you need to know about Catch A Fire, an organization that is bridging paths to stronger communities by aligning nonprofits with expert volunteers.
Congrats! A funder is considering donating to your nonprofit and they have questions. For some, this request instills panic. Here is how to prepare!
Since he was 8 years old, Jeremy Heimans has been mobilizing movements that galvanize people for social change. He is the guru to ask about how to reach people and motivate them to take action. In this episode, he shares his insights.
You’ve heard of IQ and EQ. But, CQ is the third intelligence that empowers a nonprofit leader to mightily drive the mission with the strong, rallying support of a unified team. Listen in to learn what CQ is, how it works, and why it matters in the nonprofit landscape like never before.
Releasing episode 200 of the Nonprofits Are Messy podcast is a milestone. It has been a journey full of insights, observations, and a big fat “I told you so”. This is a look back at how far we’ve come together.
Conservative and risk-averse boards tend to lower expectations and pull back on fundraising during an election year. In this episode with Tom Kissane, Vice Chairman of CCS Fundraising, he shares compelling reasons to go boldly forward with your organization’s fundraising efforts in 2024.
What is the secret to implementing DEI strategy in long-standing nonprofit organizations? Cica Dadjo, Chief GEDI at the IRC, shares universal lessons that can help nonprofit leaders disrupt the status quo of organizational culture.
It is a misnomer. There is nothing ‘micro’ about microaggression. What is the real meaning of microaggression, what should it truly be called, and how can a leader recognize and take action to tackle it? Dr. Tiffany Jana shares her insights, why she has stopped using the word ‘crazy’, and what organizations can do to create a culture of awareness.
Organizations around the world are using artificial intelligence to improve processes, delegate tasks, and drive progress. What do nonprofit leaders need to know?
World-renowned conflict resolution expert, Ken Cloke, shares his secrets for overcoming conflict using proven strategies from his mediation practice that have brought "impossible" conflicts to peace across the world for 4 decades.
In this episode, I chat with April Frazier Camara about how diversity is the secret sauce in nonprofit leadership. Her insights? Eye-opening. You'll see our sector in a whole new light.
In our sector, time often feels like a scarce resource. You're likely juggling countless tasks, believing that maximum productivity is the key to fulfilling your mission. But what if we're approaching time all wrong?
In our sector, time often feels like a scarce resource. You're likely juggling countless tasks, believing that maximum productivity is the key to fulfilling your mission. But what if we're approaching time all wrong?
Great work relationships lead to greater job satisfaction and higher employee retention. Michael Bungay Stanier shares with us his recipe for designing our work relationships to thrive.
In this episode, Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark, NJ shed light on a beautiful partnership dance between city government and nonprofits. These organizations, he shared, often handle tasks the city can't, challenging local governance to aim higher, do better.
Organizations often stay with a subpar development director because they don't believe they could get someone better. Let's explore this assumption.
How do we ensure that the next generation of nonprofit leadership is prepared? Sarah Hernholm shares her groundbreaking work with WIT.
Mission creep is a big problem for many nonprofits. Here’s some practical advice on how to prevent it.
How can we improve our emotional intelligence and become better leaders as a result? Daniel Goleman, author of "Emotional Intelligence", explains.
Let's bring your organizational values to life in a tangible way. Join me and Lindsay Hoffman as we transform vague concepts into a potent value statement that drives your nonprofit's mission.
Tune in as Dan Harris from 10% Happier and I explore meditation as a vital tool for mindful leadership, helping you control ego and anxiety for a greater impact.
Nonprofit coaching can be transformative, but there are different styles as my guests Laura Zielke and Darien Heyman Rodriguez demonstrate in this compelling and actionable episode.
Tune in as Priya Parker uncovers the treasure within hybrid meetings and shares golden nuggets to transform your hybrid gatherings from 'awkward' to 'awesome'.
When fierce advocates clash, who you gonna call? Nonprofit internal conflict busters! Tune in to learn how Aarati Kasturirangan, Senior Partner and Managing Director of Dragonfly Partners, navigates this important work.
Board dysfunction driving you bonkers? Join Rob Acton and me as we unravel the causes and offer practical solutions to get your nonprofit board of directors back on track!
Enough with the bland icebreakers! Join me as I share a game-changing team-building icebreaker that will change your nonprofit's group dynamics for the better. Less cringing, more connection.
Ready to transform your volunteer community? Join me and the queen of the power of volunteerism, Tobi Johnson, as we explore DEI strategies and share practical advice to help you build a diverse and vibrant volunteer base that drives your mission forward. Don't miss this game-changing conversation!
It can be frustrating to see people overlook the incredible impact of our organizations. We're constantly fighting against stereotypes and misconceptions, but I believe we can change the narrative and set the record straight.
Crypto donations guru Pat Duffy shares his expert insights and debunks some of the myths around crypto donations. We discuss the benefits of accepting crypto donations, how to reach potential donors, and how The Giving Block has helped thousands of charities, healthcare systems, schools, and faith-based non-profits to fundraise with cryptocurrency.
In this episode, we discuss a critical topic for every nonprofit that wants to effectively serve their community: board composition.
What happens when purpose and celebrity status join forces? Join me as I sit down with Jessica Seinfeld — bestselling author, founder of the powerhouse nonprofit, Good+ Foundation, and wife of comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld to find out!
Tune in as collaboration evangelist and Walton Family Foundation CSO, Chelsea Peters and I uncover the power of public-private partnerships. Spoiler alert: it's all about combining your superpowers!
A very special guest joins me in this episode to share her journey from burned out realtor to ignited volunteer. Tune in to learn how to find volunteer opportunities that fuel you.
What were your biggest takeaways from 2022? Tune in as Stacy Palmer, editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and I discuss some of the nonprofit sector’s biggest headlines, trends, and takeaways of 2022.
Does your organization have an ED with a low appetite for fundraising? Tune in to learn how strengthening the partnership between your ED and development director can help!
Feeling the heat lately? You are not alone… burnout impacts many of us in the nonprofit sector. Tune in to learn best-selling author and global keynote speaker, Hamza Khan’s strategies for preventing burnout.
In this episode, my guest compares strategy to love — tune in as Robert Raben and I dig deep into the topic of nonprofit strategic planning and how the right approach can help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In this episode, my guest compares strategy to love — tune in as Robert Raben and I dig deep into the topic of nonprofit strategic planning and how the right approach can help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Are there nonprofit funding sources out there that are not being sufficiently taken advantage of? According to my guest, Candid CEO, Ann Mei Chang, the answer is yes. Tune in to learn more.
Getting the right people on your nonprofit board is no easy task. Tune in to this episode to learn how one nominations committee chair helped her org build the board of its dreams!
Want to leave your nonprofit in good hands even after you move on to your next adventure? Tune in to discover the 7 crucial steps to a successful succession planning process.
Join me for an eye-opening conversation about fundraising mistakes, fundraising anxiety, and what it actually takes to be a first-rate development director for your nonprofit.
What does an ideal relationship between a program officer and a grantee actually look like? Experienced program officer, Rebecca Cokley, joins me in this episode to answer this frequently asked question.
In this episode, author and Chief People Officer at Vice Media Group, Daisy Auger-Domínguez to talk about the best starting place for nonprofit leaders who want to dismantle racial inequity and foster more inclusivity in the workplace.
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In this episode, Miriam Nelson, CEO of the Newman Foundation, joins me to talk about corporate philanthropy, purpose-driven work, and shameless exploitation for the power of good…
The post Ep 160: Corporate Philanthropy and the Paul Newman Foundation (with Miriam Nelson) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
My guest in this episode is Team Rubicon CEO, Art delaCruz. Listen in as we chat about the positive impact of volunteerism — particularly for military veterans.
The post Ep 159: Helping Veteran Volunteers Find Their Next Mission (with Art delaCruz) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Eric Nee, Editor in Chief of SSIR, joins me to talk about what’s going on in our world and how it impacts social change and the work nonprofit leaders do every single day.
The post Ep 158: 3 Big Trends That Are Altering the Nonprofit Sector (with Eric Nee) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Technology for nonprofits is often thought of as being external to the work that goes on inside the sector. In this episode, Amy Ward and Afua Bruce join me to talk about how equitable technology can help us build a more equitable world.
The post Ep 157: How Equitable Technology Can Supercharge Your Mission (with Amy Ward and Afua Bruce) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In this episode, guest Rhodes Perry joins me to uncover the role inclusive leaders play when it comes to building belonging cultures in the nonprofit workplace.
The post Ep 156: How Leaders Can Promote Belonging In the Workplace (with Rhodes Perry) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
What is smart technology? And what does it look like in the nonprofit sector? Beth Kanter and Allison Fine join me for a deep dive into human-centered software and how to use it ethically, responsibly, and intentionally in today’s nonprofit world.
The post Ep 155: A Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity to Shape the Future of Nonprofit Work (with Allison Fine and Beth Kanter) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
What does the ideal nonprofit business model look like? Does it bear any resemblance to the model we have today? Listen in as guest Vu Le and I paint the picture of an evolved nonprofit sector.
The post Ep 154: The Nonprofit Business Model is Broken (with Vu Le) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Is there really a difference between leadership and management? And what about supervision and management? In this podcast, Rita Sever and I discuss why these skills are actually quite different — and why nonprofit leaders need to be proficient in all of them.
The post Ep 153: Supervision vs. Management – What’s the Difference? (with Rita Sever) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
There is no way your nonprofit organization can thrive without one — but do you know what a high-functioning board of directors actually looks like? Tune in to this episode to crack the code.
The post Ep 152: Secrets of a High-Functioning Board of Directors (with Joan Garry) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In this episode, my colleague, Noelani Pearl Hunt and I dig into the popular Netflix series, MAID, and how you can use pop culture as a tool for nonprofit storytelling and media advocacy.
The post Ep 151: Using Pop Culture for Social Good (with Noelani Pearl Hunt) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In this episode, I reflect on how racial bias impacts the lack of leadership diversity in the nonprofit sector — and my own position as a nonprofit leader who benefits from white privilege.
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In this episode, Health Coach and Personal Trainer, Chris Barlics, and I talk about something many nonprofit leaders put last on their to-do lists — self care. Listen in to learn how it can help you avoid nonprofit burnout — even if you don’t like eating kale or going to the gym.
The post Ep 149: Can We Fix the Nonprofit Burnout Problem? (with Chris Barlics) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
It’s the one-year anniversary of the second edition of my book, Nonprofits Are Messy. Listen in as my friend and neighbor, CBS correspondent Jim Axelrod and I chat about my book, nonprofit fundraising, and the real reason so many small nonprofits are messy.
The post Ep 148: Why Nonprofits Are Still Messy in 2021 (with Jim Axelrod) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In the digital age, it is nearly impossible to get the word out about your mission without a strategic nonprofit marketing plan. In this episode, Alison Moore, Chief Executive Officer of Comic Relief US shares how a nonprofit partnership can help in this area.
The post Ep 147: How Powerful Partnerships Drive Innovative Nonprofit Marketing (with Alison Moore) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In this episode, my guest Kerri Hoffman (CEO of the nonprofit media company, PRX) and I discuss what innovative leadership really looks like in the post-Covid nonprofit sector.
The post Ep 146: Why Unbecoming Is the Key to Innovative Leadership (with Kerri Hoffman) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In this episode, I chat with Stanford professor and author, BJ Fogg about why creating tiny habits is the key to good habit formation and creating change.
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Inclusive leadership requires more than just attending DEI training and then integrating what you learn into your nonprofit org. Listen in as leadership and DEI consultant, Dr. Ella Bell Smith, shares how this work goes much deeper.
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In this episode, everyday leadership expert and inspirational TED speaker, Drew Dudley joins me to share some of the most dangerous leadership lessons you should unlearn and their impact on the nonprofit sector.
The post Ep 143: Lollipop Moments and Everyday Leadership Lessons (with Drew Dudley) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Join me and my friend and six-time Emmy winner, John Hoffman, as we discuss his 2020 documentary film, The Antidote, and the role of kindness in the work of today’s nonprofit leader and our society as a whole.
The post Ep 142: How Kindness and Community Empower Today’s Nonprofit Leaders (with John Hoffman) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In this episode, I have an honest conversation about donor stewardship with five-star philanthropist, Lisa Greer. Listen in as we discuss some of the most common mistakes orgs make when it comes to donor relations.
The post Ep 141: An Honest Conversation About Donor Stewardship (with Lisa Greer) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Filling positions in a nonprofit org can be a challenge. Here's how to get the right people in the right seats on the bus (not just butts in seats).
The post Ep 140: How to Attract, Develop, and Retain Top Nonprofit Talent (with Gali Cooks) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Nonprofit executive directors, join Joan Garry and award-winning Stanford professor, Carole Robin to learn how your interpersonal skills impact your org’s success.
The post Ep 139: Interpersonal Skills are Hard Work (with Carole Robin) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In this episode, the tables turn. Cindy Pereira interviews Joan Garry on her favorite books for nonprofit leaders.
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More and more folks are donating to charity with cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, only a few large nonprofits have any idea what to do with it.
The post Ep 137: Cryptocurrency and the Future of Donor Advised Funds (with Robbie Heeger) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
As more and more of us are fully vaccinated, many are getting back into the physical work space. But what do we do when people are afraid to come to work?
The post Ep 136: Who’s Afraid to Return to the Office? (with Ellen LaPointe and Nick Turner) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Things were going great for Nina Meehan's theater organization. Then disaster struck. Learn how she overcame huge challenges to emerge stronger than ever.
The post Ep 135: Building the Resilience to Withstand a Disaster (with Nina Meehan) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Strategic planning, as a traditional process, can be costly, stressful, and deeply draining. Here’s a better alternative.
The post Ep 134: An Alternative to Strategic Planning (with Lindsay Hoffman) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Does it always make sense to organize as a 501c3? How do you decide whether you need a c3, c4 or even a for-profit LLC? What are the pros and cons?
The post Ep 133: Choosing the Right Nonprofit Business Model (with Rinku Sen) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
One of the biggest achilles heels in the nonprofit sector is program evaluation. But it’s critical to funders. Let’s make it simpler.
The post Ep 132: Let’s Make Program Evaluation Simpler (with Chari Smith) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
If you’re struggling with fundraising or having trouble getting people you know to open their hearts and pockets, listen for tips on how you can inspire others to become social prophets.
The post Ep 131: Becoming a Social Prophet (with Lynne Twist) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
How do we continue to motivate and appreciate our staff in times of prolonged crisis? It has been over a year since the world shut down due to the pandemic and it has been challenging to stay motivated and connected in a virtual work environment. Dr. Paul White makes work relationships work. He is a […]
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An org is most vulnerable when the CEO decides to move on. In this episode, we discuss the right way to conduct a search for a new leader.
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Learn how Save the Music Foundation creates long-term renewable relationships that lead to multi-year investments from philanthropic funders.
The post Ep 128: Making Beautiful Music With Community-Driven Partnerships (with Henry Donahue) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In the year 2000, Donna Dees rallied hundreds of thousands of people to march on Washington. How did she build such a large grassroots movement from scratch in only 9 months?
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How do you create a truly successful virtual event? My guests share with us how intimate a virtual event can actually be!
The post Ep 126: Creating 5-Star Special Events in the Virtual Age (with Liz Page and Amanda Harless) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
As we close out a most devastating year, I’d like to offer you my own reflections on the things I am carrying into 2021.
The post Ep 125: What Will You Carry Into 2021? appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Where is online fundraising headed post-pandemic? Scot Chisholm, founder of fundraising software platform Classy, looks into his crystal ball and tells us what he sees.
The post Ep 124: The 5 Giving Trends That Will Define Online Fundraising (with Scot Chisholm) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Do you know the single best indicator of the health of a nonprofit? There is one KEY ingredient for a healthy nonprofit. And it’s even more important during a crisis. In this episode I talk with Carlos de la Rosa and Rosanne Siino, Executive Director and Board Chair of the Lindsay Wildlife Preserve. Hint: Notice […]
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This episode is about the role that AI is starting to play in transforming philanthropy by reducing rote tasks and fueling donor retention.
The post Ep 122: How to Use Artificial Intelligence to Improve Donor Retention (with Allison Fine and Beth Kanter) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
We discuss why boards matter, when to have a board retreat, how retreats have gone virtual, and what it takes to make a retreat a home run.
The post Ep 121: Creating a 5-Star Board Retreat (with Dolph Goldenburg) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
I would like to encourage you to turn your impatience toward your heroic pursuits. After all, there’s a reason you become a nonprofit superhero.
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Boomers are aging out of nonprofit leadership in droves. Many started organizations post Vietnam and there is a huge impending leadership void in the sector that needs to be filled. Nonprofit boards tend to skew old and are distrusting of youth and “inexperience”. And so the cycle continues. So who will fill this void? How […]
The post Ep 120: Raising the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders (with Charlotte Alter) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
There are steps can be taken to ensure success and begin the process of crafting your legacy as a leader, even BEFORE you take on a new role.
The post Ep 119: Your First 90 Days as an Executive Director (with Michael Watkins) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Giving circles have raised well over a BILLION dollars over the past 20 years. Learn how your org can tap into this growing movement.
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If you’ve ever had trouble finding great board members, or getting them ready to serve your organizations at a high level, you’ll want to listen to this episode.
The post Ep 117: The Hunt for Great Board Members (with Robert Acton and Lalita Badinehal) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
My journey through the world is highly enriched by the diversity of folks around me.
The post Ep 116: The Most Important Piece of Diversity Work: Belonging (with Neha Sampat) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In this episode, Jim Collins and I continue to explore the question of why some organizations thrive in uncertainty and chaos and others do not. Quite timely!
The post Ep 115: Taking Nonprofits From Good to Great – Part 2 (with Jim Collins) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
There are those who believe that the donor-centric fundraising model may be perpetuating the very inequity we seek to address in the nonprofit sector.
The post Ep 114: What If Fundraising De-Emphasized the Donor? (with Vu Le and Michelle Muri) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
My guest today, best selling author Jim Collins, literally wrote the book on how to navigate a path from good to great and I could not be more excited to have him on the podcast!
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So many nonprofits are struggling. Facing crises that are existential. I wanted to know what funders, especially foundations, are thinking at this time.
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Just for a moment, imagine what it would mean for your organization if you could double your online fundraising next year.
The post Ep 111: Once Upon a Time There Was a Fundraiser Who… (with Dan Portnoy) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Accepting criticism is an important leadership skill. But how might we exercise that skill when it feels off base, unfair, or poorly delivered?
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How do you build the muscle to make sure difficult conversations go well? What might you not be aware of that could change everything?
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Imagine you start a new CEO job at a wonderful nonprofit. And then a pandemic hits. Changes things just a bit, right? That's what happened to my guest.
The post Ep 108: A New CEO Job Starts in the Heat of a Pandemic (with Ellen LaPointe) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
When you are looking to build an outstanding board think of it as a strategic casting call! Here are the top characteristics of an outstanding board and the ideal attributes of a board leader.
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There is nothing like a good spinoff. Some of the best TV shows of all time found their origins in another show. And now there’s a spinoff of this podcast!
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Everyone contends with pervasive anxiety in different ways. I have five pieces of advice from me to all of you leaders and helpers out there. Stay safe!
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Your nonprofit can probably do a better job of communicating to build engagement and inspire action. Sarah Durham is THE expert on this.
The post Ep 104: Creating a Nonprofit Communications Engine (with Sarah Durham) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
The most valuable kind of leadership development happens in a cohort. And that’s what this episode is all about.
The post Ep 103: Stronger Together: The Power of Cohort Learning (with Darlene Nipper) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
I wrote an article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy on this topic and got a tremendous response. It seems abuse of power may be rampant.
The post Ep 102: Is Abuse of Power Epidemic in the Nonprofit Sector? (with Sarah Beaulieu and Kim Jones) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
while change can lead to growth, sometimes leaders fail to manage the tensions that growth brings, and this can cripple an organization’s impact.
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When your Executive Director is actually the “Interim Executive Director,” it means something went wrong… right? Well, maybe not.
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What kind of person does it take to build a movement? What are the strategies that take something seemingly small and turn it into a global game changer?
The post Ep 99: What Visionaries Do Best (with Paul Rice) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
I’m thrilled to give voice to a passionate change agent who knows how to build a movement, Frances Kunreuther, Co-Director of the Building Movement Project.
The post Ep 98: Movements are Like Relay Races (with Frances Kunreuther) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
The founder of your organization is leaving and you’re coming in as the new leader. How do you follow a founder and be successful?
The post Ep 97: The Telltale Signs of Founder Syndrome (Part 2) with Rachael Gibson appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
A fascinating discussion about the remarkable nature of founders, founder syndrome, and how do you get a founder to leave.
The post Ep 96: The Telltale Signs of Founder Syndrome (Part 1) with Rachael Gibson appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Volunteerism is both noble and necessary in our polarized world. But how do you ignite them and keep them engaged over the long term?
The post Ep 95: How Do We Ignite Our Volunteers? (with Tobi Johnson) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
From messes to remarkable victories, boards who step up to those missing in action; from bad days to the days you save someone’s life… we all have tales.
The post Ep 94: Tales From the Trenches (with Darian Rodriguez Heyman) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Professional development for nonprofit leaders - luxury or necessity? In this podcast I talk about how maximizing impact requires an investment in support.
The post Ep 93: Why Even a Good Executive Director Needs a Coach appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Most folks are utterly clueless about the size and scope of the nonprofit sector. In fact it’s not really thought of as a sector.
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You’ve probably heard of “Imposter Syndrome”. But have you heard of “Loneliness Syndrome”?
The post Ep 92: The Lonely Nonprofit Leader (with Glennda Testone) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Nonprofits have a diversity problem. Big time. And I believe this is one of the most important issues facing the sector today.
The post Ep 91: The Diversity Problem in Our Sector (with Diahann Billings-Burford) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
There are so many people who want to make a difference and your nonprofit is a vehicle for them to do just that. So why can it be so hard to get people (or foundations) to open their checkbooks?
The post Ep 90: Why People Don’t Donate (and What You Can Do About It) (with Phil Buchanan) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Find out how partnerships can succeed and when they might fail and learn the origin story of the successful partnership between Uber and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
The post Ep 89: Nonprofit Partnerships, Mergers, and Acquisitions (with Wendy Foster) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Planned giving can be a fantastic way for nonprofits to raise significant funds and can greatly benefit both the organization and the donor.
The post Ep 88: Everything You Wanted to Know About Planned Giving (with Judi O’Kelley) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Does standard work advice not apply to you because you’re at a nonprofit? In this episode of HBR's advice podcast, Dear HBR:, cohosts Alison Beard and Dan McGinn answer your questions with the help of Joan Garry.
The post Bonus Episode: Nonprofit Workspaces (Joan Garry on the “Dear HBR” Podcast) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
I have met many first rate board chairs and even had a few during my tenure as an Executive Director, but my guest today is the entire package.
The post Ep 87: True Confessions of a Five Star Board Chair (with Daryl Messinger) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Learn how Robin Cembalest has built an enormous social media following and take away lessons that any nonprofit can implement.
The post Ep 86: An Artful Approach to Social Media (with Robin Cembalest) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
charity: water’s growth and impact has been nothing short of remarkable. Here’s the story of how they scaled their organization.
The post Ep 85: Managing Rapid Growth – the Story of charity: water (with Lauren Letta) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Are you read to develop the skills, and manage the conflict that accompanies passionate and diverse points of view? As a leader, this is critical!
The post Ep 84: Passion, Conflict, Diversity, and Leadership (with Parisa Parsa) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Learn from my guest Priya Parker how to create super effective meetings, resolve tough conflicts, and throw killer dinner parties.
The post Ep 83: You’re Doing Meetings All Wrong (with Priya Parker) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
I get to work with thousands of amazing nonprofit leaders inside the Nonprofit Leadership Lab. Allow me to introduce a few of them to you.
The post Ep 82: Helping the Helpers appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In a polarized world, power to effect change comes from building an “army of the engaged”. Here's how my guest, Rashad Robinson, did just that.
The post Ep 81: How to Grow a Movement and an “Army of the Engaged” (with Rashad Robinson) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Nonprofits want to change the world in ways large and small. And yet, when it comes to bringing change into our own orgs, it’s really hard!
The post Ep 80: Why is Change So Hard? (with Lisa Lahey) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Learn more about the birth of a film festival and the superpower of this type of non profit in building community.
The post Ep 79: How a Film Festival Impacts Community Building (with Evelyn Colbert) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Organizations of all kinds know they must innovate or die out. But this word causes nonprofit leaders to break out in cold sweats. Why?
The post Ep 78: What Nonprofits Can Learn from Tech Start-ups (with Ann Mei) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Learn more about common tensions between Development and Communications and whether merging them under one umbrella works or muddies the water.
The post Ep 77: Navigating the Tension Between Development and Communications (with Steve Ralls) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
I believe there are 4 primary obstacles to building a diverse board. In this episode, I explain what they are and I’ll tell you exactly how you can overcome them.
The post Ep 76: The 4 Obstacles to a Diverse Board appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Name a big goal you have for the coming year. That’s what I asked more than a dozen nonprofit leaders. Here’s what they told me.
The post Ep 75: What’s Your One Big 2019 Goal? appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
You’re a nonprofit person, so you probably want to change hearts and minds, but your blind spots may be getting in the way.
The post Ep 74: Good People, Hidden Biases, and Navigating Your Blind Spots (with Anthony Greenwald) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
You need to make a huge leap in your nonprofit. And so you require a significant amount of money in a certain period of time. You may need a capital campaign.
The post Ep 73: The Arc of a Successful Capital Campaign (with Eric Javier) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
We’ve reached prime-time giving season, and I have some good news. It’s absolutely not too late to exceed your goals, no matter where you currently are in your process.
The post Ep 72: Successful Year End Fundraising (with Gail Perry) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Is your nonprofit budgeting process a royal pain or a living, breathing plan for your leaders to determine your organization’s priorities?
The post Ep 71: A Smart Nonprofit Budgeting Process (with Hilda Polanco) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no, it’s a nonprofit leader. The work you do matters more than you know and more than anyone will ever tell you.
The post Ep 70: Unicorns, Superheroes and Nonprofit Leaders (With Vu Le) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Giving Tuesday, #MeToo, the Ice Bucket Challenge, the out-of-nowhere victories of Obama and Trump… They all have something important in common – they were movements forged by “New Power”.
The post Ep 69: New Power and the Building of Movements (with Henry Timms) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
How do you take care of yourself and still be responsible to your organization and the people you serve?
The post Ep 68: No, You Can’t Do It All appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Donors won’t give to charities with “high overhead.” Right? But what structural problems does this cause? My guest, Dan Pallotta, busts the nonprofit overhead myth.
The post Ep 67: Busting the Overhead Myth (with Dan Pallotta) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Why do Executive Directors sometimes overstay their roles? Inertia? Love of the job? A board that doesn’t want them to leave? How do you know when it’s time to go?
The post Ep 66: When it’s Time to Leave Your Org (with Kate Kendell) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Nonprofit founders are superheroes. Robin Steinberg is certainly one. In fact, she keeps on creating new nonprofits! And she has a wealth of knowledge to share.
The post Ep 65: The Case of the Serial Nonprofit Founder (with Robin Steinberg) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
How educated do you think most donors are about the organization they support and invest in? Not very. And this is a big problem we must solve.
The post Ep 64: Donors Who Know More, Give More (with Roxie Jerde) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Mergers can help nonprofits increase reach and impact, but they can also become a disaster. Here’s how to decide if you should go for it.
The post Ep 63: How To Think About Mergers and Collaborations (with Nadya Shmavonian) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
What is the secret sauce to finding and hiring the perfect ED for your organization? How can you become a “rockstar” candidate? Find out in today’s episode.
The post Ep 62: Hiring the Perfect Executive Director (with Dara Klarfeld) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In this episode, Ben Wyskida, CEO of Fenton Communications explains what you must do to build a successful communications plan for your nonprofit.
The post Ep 61: How to Build a Smart Communications Plan (with Ben Wyskida) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Nonprofit media fills an important gap. Local and regional newsrooms have been decimated and the expense of investigative journalism is very high. In this episode, Christa Scharfenberg, the acting CEO for the Center of Investigative Reporting, explains the specific challenges nonprofit journalism faces.
The post Ep 60: Why Nonprofit Journalism Matters (with Christa Scharfenberg) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Your nonprofit has hit a wall and you want to scale up. But how? Why do some organizations grow and others do not? In this episode, Kathleen demystifies the process for “biggie-sizing” your nonprofit.
The post Ep 59: Scaling Up Your Nonprofit (with Kathleen Kelly Janus) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Facebook has broken trust with the public. Should your nonprofit think about leaving the platform? Learn how Cambridge Analytics purchased data from people who did not explicitly give permission and how this affects your nonprofit.
The post Ep 58: Is It Time to Leave Facebook? (with Julia Campbell) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
How can you run a nonprofit with so little staff? You want to make a difference with that budget? There is so much hard work to be done - surely you can’t do these hard things, can you? Guess what… you can. Here’s the proof.
The post Ep 57: You Can Do Hard Things appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
When a major crisis hit – an employee had been mugged at gunpoint and a dog stolen – Emily Klehm stepped up big time as the leader of the South Suburban Humane Society. But she never could have guessed what would happen next.
The post Ep 56: Anatomy of a Crisis (with Emily Klehm) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Do you get anxious asking people for donations? How much salary should the leader of a nonprofit make? How do you feel about wealthy people? The answers to these questions all come down to your deeply rooted feelings about money. How can we recognize and understand these feelings so we can make them more productive?
The post Ep 55: The Nonprofit Sector Has Serious Money Hangups (with Belinda Rosenblum) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Kayla Abramowitz is AMAZING. At 11 years old, she founded a nonprofit that helps sick kids feel a whole lot better. In this episode, Kayla and her CEO-mom share what they’ve learned over the last 4 years running their nonprofit, and provide some well-earned wisdom for every nonprofit founder out there.
The post Ep 54: The 15-Year-Old Nonprofit Superhero (with Kayla & Andrea Abramowitz) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Neuroscientists confirm that when somebody gives a donation, it lights up the same part of the brain as having sex or eating chocolate. So why does fundraising give so many adults the creeps? And how to you build a culture of philanthropy where everyone understands how they can effectively contribute?
The post Ep 53: Asking for Money Isn’t Sexy… But Philanthropy Is (with Claire Axelrad) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Every person who joins a board comes with opinions and points of view. But what happens when your responsibility to your organization as a board member conflicts with your personal politics? Should you keep it to yourself?
The post Ep 52: Personal Politics vs. Public Responsibilities (with Anne Wallestad) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
At arts orgs, how should power be shared when, in addition to the Executive Director, there is also a creative director who is, perhaps, the most important leader of all? My guests explain how their very successful shared leadership model really works for them, and ultimately results in a beautiful symphony.
The post Ep 51: A Symphony of Shared Leadership (with Jim Roe and Bernard Labadie) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Based on lessons she learned working as a bartender while pursuing degrees in business and behavioral science, Dr. Helen Rothberg identifies leaders by a cocktail of choices they make; how to approach obstacles, managing conflict, facilitating groups and connections, adapting to current realities, and much more.
The post Ep 50: Why Bartenders Make Great Leaders (with Helen Rothberg) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
This podcast is about resolving to bounce back. It’s about living in a world of unease while keeping your passion and desire to improve it -- alive and well. In this episode, I share 15 things worth a shot in 2018. These non-resolutions have three things in common. They are doable, universal, and meaningful.
The post Ep 49: How To Make 2018 a Whole Lot Better appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
A strong leader builds an organizational culture of gratitude. It impacts your staff, board, volunteers, donors, and more. But how do you do it? And when?
The post Ep 48: Building a Culture of Gratitude appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
How do we engage millennials and get them to support causes we care about, and that we hope they care about too? That's the topic of today's podcast...
The post Ep 47: How to Engage Millennials (with Abra Annes) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Too often, nonprofits become distracted by the newest and shiniest programming. This can cause big opportunities to be missed. Lindsay Hoffman explains...
The post Ep 46: Strategic Program Design (with Lindsay Hoffman) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
We're now in the critical year-end fundraising season. It's daunting. My guest, Seth Rosen, will help you sort it out and make the most of these 2 months…
The post Ep 45: The Final 60 Days of the Year (with Seth Rosen) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
With everything nonprofit leaders have to get done, imagine that you are the only staff person. What would that look like? I wanted to know...
The post Ep 44: The Executive Director With No Staff (with Sarah Audet) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Alex Blumberg, executive producer of 'This American Life' discusses with me the power of storytelling to activate people to engage and help your nonprofit.
The post Ep 43: Nonprofits, Storytelling, and ‘This American Life’ (with Alex Blumberg) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In this episode, my guest Dan Osheyack and I will explore issues of awareness, action, and cause marketing at nonprofits.
The post Ep 42: What’s With All The Ribbons? (with Dan Osheyack) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
I’d love for this podcast to be played for new board members – maybe at an orientation or perhaps at a board retreat when you are setting expectations.
The post Ep 41: What Every New Board Member Needs to Understand appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Fundraising can be full of landmines. But is there a way to turn fundraising lemons into lemonade? Why yes, I do believe there is.
The post Ep 40: Overcoming Fundraising Mistakes (with Jim Bennett) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Multiple studies show the positive benefits of volunteering (for the volunteer). Today's guest took that to the limit and ultimately became the board chair!
The post Ep 39: From Kitchen Volunteer to Board Chair (with Sylvia Vogelman) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Marketing, done right, is central to all aspects of a nonprofit organization, from raising money to attracting the best people to enabling programs...
The post Ep 38: What the Heck is Marketing Anyway? (with Sarah Durham) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
What is the single best indicator of a thriving nonprofit? A strong partnership between the board and staff leaders. So I spoke with both and asked them...
The post Ep 37: The Partnership That Drives a Thriving Nonprofit (with Kim Freedman and Nick Purrington) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
How does one of the foremost experts in building online communities end up working to help thousands of children in Africa get a daily education?
The post Ep 36: The Community Builder Who Became a Philanthropist (with Stu McLaren) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In this episode fundraising expert Gail Perry argues that pushing your board members to fundraise is a big mistake. She suggests a better approach...
The post Ep 35: Stop Asking Your Board to Fundraise! (With Gail Perry) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Small nonprofits need as much (or more) help than larger ones but usually don't have the same resources available. This episode focuses on their issues...
The post Ep 34: Leading a Small (But Mighty) Nonprofit (With Joan Garry) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
It takes a village to run a nonprofit. Today’s guest tells us a thing or two about the success that comes with collaboration – and the potential hazards.
The post Ep 33: Successful Nonprofit Collaborations (With Geri Mannion) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
For business and nonprofit leaders, an executive coach can make all the difference. Here's my interview with the #2 executive coach in the world...
The post Ep 32: Even Roger Federer Has a Coach (With Michael Bungay Stanier) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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.
The post Ep 31: Givers and Takers at Nonprofits (With Adam Grant) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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?
The post Ep 30: Nonprofits Are Messy… So What? (with Tim Harford) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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.
The post Ep 29: Leadership Transitions: How to Avoid the Mess (with Don Tebbe) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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...
The post Ep 28: Difficult Conversations in Uncertain Times (with Parisa Parsa) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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?
The post Ep 27: Confessions of a Terrible Board Member (with Eileen Opatut) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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..
The post Ep 26: Building a Culture of Optimism (with Steve Gross) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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?
The post Ep 25: Year End In T-Minus 30… (with Seth Rosen) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
In this episode you will learn about how sports teams -- and corporations in general -- have so much more to give than just money.
The post Ep 24: Corporate Support the Right Way (with Julie Hirshey) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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...
The post Ep 23: Unlocking the Mystery of Foundation Funding (with Molly de Aguiar) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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...
The post Ep 22: The Art and Science of Asking for Money (with Brian Saber) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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?
The post Ep 21: The Happy Healthy Nonprofit (with Beth Kanter) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Harvard did a study that determined that volunteering helps people live longer and healthier lives with 38% fewer nights spent in the hospital.
The post Ep 20: Volunteer If You Want to Live Longer (with Pamela Hawley) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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.
The post Ep 19: How to Give a Great Speech (with Elaine Bennett) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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.
The post Ep 18: Mission Control and Strategic Planning (with Liana Downey) appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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...
The post Ep 17: How One Founder Avoided ‘Founder Syndrome’ – with guest Kevin Jennings appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
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...
The post Ep 16: Why I Moved From Corporate to Nonprofit – with guest Bill Abrams appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
I spoke with guest Lisa Maska about how marketing has changed in the digital age and why direct response fundraising still works better than anything else.
The post Ep 15: On Direct Response Fundraising – with guest Lisa Maska appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Seth Rosen, my fundraising genius and associate, lays out the steps for building a happy and productive development team.
The post Ep 14: Building a Great Development Team – with guest Seth Rosen appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Sean Gibbons explains why organizations that do communications well are smarter, stronger, and vastly more effective than those that don’t.
The post Ep 13: Extraordinary Nonprofit Communications – with guest Sean Gibbons appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
This is the story of a community organizing itself in the wake of a tragedy in order to make positive change. With guest Caroline Samponaro.
The post Ep 12: Turning Tragedy Into Legacy – with Guest Caroline Samponaro appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Nothing is more important than your people. Nothing. But how do you find 5-star employees? Should you hire a recruitment firm to help?
The post Ep 11: Finding the Best People – with Guest Marilyn Machlowitz appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
So your nonprofit is too small to hire a development director, but you won’t get any bigger without a development director. What do you do?
The post Ep 10: Successful Fundraising at Small Nonprofits – With Pamela Grow [PODCAST] appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
This episode is packed with useful, practical advice on how to make people sit up and take notice of your organization and mobilize for your cause.
The post Ep 9: Websites, Social Media and Online Movements – With Scott Paley [PODCAST] appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Board Chair is one of the most important roles at a nonprofit organization, but it isn’t the job for just anyone. Learn about what makes a good board chair.
The post Ep 8: A Day in the Life of a Board Chair – With Joe Landau [PODCAST] appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Once upon a time a nonprofit would ask corporate partners to sponsor a table at your annual gala... Well, things have gotten a bit more complex.
The post Ep 7: Corporate Sponsorships Ain’t What They Used to Be – With Guest Nancy Mahon of Estee Lauder [PODCAST] appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
“At the end of the 7th day, God realized He needed a publicist. So He made a couple of calls, everyone recommended Howard Bragman, and the rest is history.”
The post Ep 6: It’s All About the Message – My Conversation With PR Guru Howard Bragman [PODCAST] appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Event planning can fray the calmest of nerves. For many nonprofits it's "make or break". Here's great advice from event guru Jason Burlingame.
The post Ep 5: Special Events: It’s Not All About the Centerpieces [PODCAST] appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
His blog is called Nonprofit With Balls. How can you not laugh? Here's my interview with the hysterical Vu Le.
The post Ep 4: Nonprofits Are Messy AND Funny: My Interview with Vu Le [PODCAST] appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Interview with author, board chair, and former Planned Parenthood NY CEO Alexander Sanger. We discuss leadership, staff motivation, and board relations.
The post Ep 3: My Interview with Alexander Sanger of Planned Parenthood [PODCAST] appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Being the Executive Director of a nonprofit is a tough and demanding job. But what exactly does an Executive Director do all day? And how can Executive Directors manage their time to truly be effective?
The post Ep 2: A Day in the Life of an Executive Director [PODCAST] appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.
Asking for money can be intimidating. Fundraiser extraordinaire Seth Rosen and I discuss concrete ways to ask for money without panic and fear.
The post Ep 1: The Fear of Asking for Money [PODCAST] appeared first on Joan Garry Nonprofit Leadership.