Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications


Latest Episodes

Ep 31: Givers and Takers at Nonprofits (With Adam Grant)
March 04, 2017

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)
February 18, 2017

Some argue that when I call nonprofits messy, Im 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)
February 04, 2017

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)
January 21, 2017

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)
January 07, 2017

What if a prospective board member looks great on paper but doesnt pan out as the five-star board member youd expected? Is it their fault? Yours?

Ep 26: Building a Culture of Optimism (with Steve Gross)
December 17, 2016

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)
December 03, 2016

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)
November 05, 2016

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)
October 22, 2016

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)
October 08, 2016

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...