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Latest Episodes
Ep 90: Why People Don’t Donate (and What You Can Do About It) (with Phil Buchanan)
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?
Ep 89: Nonprofit Partnerships, Mergers, and Acquisitions (with Wendy Foster)
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.
Ep 88: Everything You Wanted to Know About Planned Giving (with Judi O’Kelley)
Planned giving can be a fantastic way for nonprofits to raise significant funds and can greatly benefit both the organization and the donor.
Bonus Episode: Nonprofit Workspaces (Joan Garry on the “Dear HBR” Podcast)
Does standard work advice not apply to you because youre 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
Ep 87: True Confessions of a Five Star Board Chair (with Daryl Messinger)
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.
Ep 86: An Artful Approach to Social Media (with Robin Cembalest)
Learn how Robin Cembalest has built an enormous social media following and take away lessons that any nonprofit can implement.
Ep 85: Managing Rapid Growth – the Story of charity: water (with Lauren Letta)
charity: waters growth and impact has been nothing short of remarkable. Heres the story of how they scaled their organization.
Ep 84: Passion, Conflict, Diversity, and Leadership (with Parisa Parsa)
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!
Ep 83: You’re Doing Meetings All Wrong (with Priya Parker)
Learn from my guest Priya Parker how to create super effective meetings, resolve tough conflicts, and throw killer dinner parties.
Ep 82: Helping the Helpers
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.