Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications
Latest Episodes
Ep 11: Finding the Best People – with Guest Marilyn Machlowitz
Nothing is more important than your people. Nothing. But how do you find 5-star employees? Should you hire a recruitment firm to help?
Ep 10: Successful Fundraising at Small Nonprofits – With Pamela Grow [PODCAST]
So your nonprofit is too small to hire a development director, but you wont get any bigger without a development director. What do you do?
Ep 9: Websites, Social Media and Online Movements – With Scott Paley [PODCAST]
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.
Ep 8: A Day in the Life of a Board Chair – With Joe Landau [PODCAST]
Board Chair is one of the most important roles at a nonprofit organization, but it isnt the job for just anyone. Learn about what makes a good board chair.
Ep 7: Corporate Sponsorships Ain’t What They Used to Be – With Guest Nancy Mahon of Estee Lauder [PODCAST]
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.
Ep 6: It’s All About the Message – My Conversation With PR Guru Howard Bragman [PODCAST]
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.
Ep 5: Special Events: It’s Not All About the Centerpieces [PODCAST]
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.
Ep 4: Nonprofits Are Messy AND Funny: My Interview with Vu Le [PODCAST]
His blog is called Nonprofit With Balls. How can you not laugh? Here's my interview with the hysterical Vu Le.
Ep 3: My Interview with Alexander Sanger of Planned Parenthood [PODCAST]
Interview with author, board chair, and former Planned Parenthood NY CEO Alexander Sanger. We discuss leadership, staff motivation, and board relations.
Ep 2: A Day in the Life of an Executive Director [PODCAST]
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?