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We all want to make a change in the world - but what good is it if we don't make a LASTING change? The Legacy Builders podcast is designed to keep you thinking about what you're doing to build your legacy, and to provide tools, interviews, encouragement and resources to make it happen.

Ted & Lisa Snyder


    • Apr 26, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    A Mistake Hiring Volunteers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 33:39


    Nonprofits often hire from within because it allows them to find people who already know the culture and work of the organization. While we think this can be a great option, there are some real red flags that need to be known before taking this step. The difference between nonprofit staff and volunteers can make it difficult for someone to transition between the two.   Work with Ted and Lisa: www.legacybuildersintl.comCourses on Building Your Donors and Volunteers: courses.legacybuildersintl.com PLEASE NOTE //  Legal disclaimer:  This is not legal or financial advice. Everything here is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing advice for your specific situation. Different states, guidelines, bylaws, and nonprofit structures have different legal/financial/tax requirements. The information provided on this channel does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal/financial/tax advice. Also, some of the links in this post may be affiliate links, meaning, at no cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. But if you click, it really helps me make more of these videos!  All clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.

    3 Little Pigs And Org Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 38:57


    There are many nonprofit lessons to be learned from the tales we heard as children. If you're a leader looking to grow or launch a new location for your organization, there are some big things to consider. This includes volunteer and donor growth pushes.   Work with Ted and Lisa: www.legacybuildersintl.comCourses on Building Your Donors and Volunteers: courses.legacybuildersintl.com PLEASE NOTE //  Legal disclaimer:  This is not legal or financial advice. Everything here is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing advice for your specific situation. Different states, guidelines, bylaws, and nonprofit structures have different legal/financial/tax requirements. The information provided on this channel does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal/financial/tax advice. Also, some of the links in this post may be affiliate links, meaning, at no cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. But if you click, it really helps me make more of these videos!  All clips used for fair use commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.

    Do Good or Be Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 37:41


    Being a nonprofit leader comes with many tough decisions when deciding what your organization and leaders should be doing. A strange choice has crept into charity work that assumes you can either be good or do good. This decision on how you choose to lead with impact every volunteer and donor who partners with your organization.   Work with Ted and Lisa: www.legacybuildersintl.comCourses on Building Your Donors and Volunteers: courses.legacybuildersintl.com PLEASE NOTE //  Different states, guidelines, and nonprofit structures have different legal/financial/tax requirements. The information provided on this channel does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal/financial/tax advice.   This video and description may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you.

    You Definitely WANT To Miss This

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 36:10


    There is one phrase that nonprofit leaders often use for events that can very quickly erode trust. When you're planning for an event with your charity, you want people to show up and support the work that you are doing. Whether your event is for fundraising, donors, or to thank volunteers, here is something that you might want to say that will hurt more than help your organization   Work with Ted and Lisa: www.legacybuildersintl.comCourses on Building Your Donors and Volunteers: courses.legacybuildersintl.com PLEASE NOTE //  Different states, guidelines, and nonprofit structures have different legal/financial/tax requirements. The information provided on this channel does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal/financial/tax advice. 

    The Curse of Position

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 32:27


    Positions in nonprofit leadership structures are super important to an organization being able to function well. However, there are some big issues that positions can cause when working with leaders in the middle, volunteers, and even donors. RESOURCES // The Nonprofit Leadership Academy has courses to help your nonprofit grow: https://courses.legacybuildersintl.com/ More About Us & Our Work: https://legacybuildersintl.com ABOUT US // Hi! We are Ted and Lisa Snyder. After decades of nonprofit leadership impacting thousands, *we hit a wall.* We started asking ourselves, “How can we go beyond our personal success and leave a legacy that lasts far beyond our lifetimes?” A job change and multiple conversations with stressed-out nonprofit leaders later, our desire to help nonprofits grow in a healthy and sustainable way was *bigger than ever.* We are nonprofit consultants who believe that *a better world needs healthier nonprofits,* and *it's our passion to help you fulfill your organization's mission while helping YOU live a fulfilled life.* Whether you're a leader at the top or in the middle of an organization, we're glad you're here! PLEASE NOTE // Different states, guidelines, and nonprofit structures have different legal/financial/tax requirements. The information provided on this channel does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal/financial/tax advice. Please consult with experts in your jurisdiction regarding legal/financial/tax advice. This video and description may contain affiliate links. For these, we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you.

    #1 Thing To Move Your Org From CHAOS To Under Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 37:48


    Let's talk about one thing that can help you and your teams move from chaos to being under control! This principle is important for you, your staff/leaders, your volunteers, and your donors as you grow with and in your nonprofit work. RESOURCES // The Nonprofit Leadership Academy has courses to help your nonprofit grow: https://courses.legacybuildersintl.com/ More About Us & Our Work: https://legacybuildersintl.com ABOUT US // Hi! We are Ted and Lisa Snyder. After decades of nonprofit leadership impacting thousands, *we hit a wall.* We started asking ourselves, “How can we go beyond our personal success and leave a legacy that lasts far beyond our lifetimes?” A job change and multiple conversations with stressed-out nonprofit leaders later, our desire to help nonprofits grow in a healthy and sustainable way was *bigger than ever.* We are nonprofit consultants who believe that *a better world needs healthier nonprofits,* and *it's our passion to help you fulfill your organization's mission while helping YOU live a fulfilled life.* Whether you're a leader at the top or in the middle of an organization, we're glad you're here! PLEASE NOTE // Different states, guidelines, and nonprofit structures have different legal/financial/tax requirements. The information provided on this channel does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal/financial/tax advice. Please consult with experts in your jurisdiction regarding legal/financial/tax advice. This video and description may contain affiliate links. For these, we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you.

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    Setting Boundaries In "Life Saving" Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 42:27


    Boundaries are important in nonprofit work if you want longevity. Let's talk about how some of these work when your organization helps people in work that includes literally saving lives.  RESOURCES // Get Our Free eBook _The Legacy Flywheel_ : https://www.legacybuildersintl.com/ebook.html Join the Facebook Group for Nonprofit Leaders: www.facebook.com/groups/nonprofitdev/ The Nonprofit Leadership Academy has courses to help your nonprofit grow: https://nonprofitleadershipacademy.teachable.com/ More About Us & Our Work: https://legacybuildersintl.com  ABOUT US // Hi! We are Ted and Lisa Snyder. After decades of nonprofit leadership impacting thousands, *we hit a wall.* We started asking ourselves, “How can we go beyond our personal success and leave a legacy that lasts far beyond our lifetimes?” A job change and multiple conversations with stressed-out nonprofit leaders later, our desire to help nonprofits grow in a healthy and sustainable way was *bigger than ever.* We are nonprofit consultants who believe that *a better world needs healthier nonprofits,* and *it's our passion to help you fulfill your organization's mission while helping YOU live a fulfilled life.* Whether you're a leader at the top or in the middle of an organization, we're glad you're here!  PLEASE NOTE // Different states, guidelines, and nonprofit structures have different legal/financial/tax requirements. The information provided on this channel does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal/financial/tax advice. Please consult with experts in your jurisdiction regarding legal/financial/tax advice. This video and description may contain affiliate links. For these, we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you.

    Why You Shouldn't Sell Cookies...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 37:55


    Fundraisers are great, but so many nonprofits go about them the wrong way. There is a BETTER way, and we're talking about that today. RESOURCES // Get Our Free eBook _The Legacy Flywheel_ : https://www.legacybuildersintl.com/ebook.html Join the Facebook Group for Nonprofit Leaders: www.facebook.com/groups/nonprofitdev/ The Nonprofit Leadership Academy has courses to help your nonprofit grow: https://nonprofitleadershipacademy.teachable.com/ More About Us & Our Work: https://legacybuildersintl.com

    Future Proofing Your Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 40:07


    The focus of getting things to simply work RIGHT NOW often overshadows most other concerns nonprofit leaders have. When working with donors and volunteers, it can be easy to try to get today to work with the people we have rather than think through how we can "future proof" our organization against the inevitable changes that come with time. Thankfully, we can make an impact today WHILE planning for growth and strength in the upcoming days, months, and years.   Hi! We are Ted and Lisa Snyder. After decades of nonprofit leadership impacting thousands, *we hit a wall.* We started asking ourselves, “How can we go beyond our personal success and leave a legacy that lasts far beyond our lifetimes?” A job change and multiple conversations with stressed-out nonprofit leaders later, our desire to help nonprofits grow in a healthy and sustainable way was *bigger than ever.* We are nonprofit consultants who believe that *a better world needs healthier nonprofits,* and *it's our passion to help you fulfill your organization's mission while helping YOU live a fulfilled life.* Whether you're a leader at the top or in the middle of an organization, we're glad you're here!   PLEASE NOTE // Different states, guidelines, and nonprofit structures have different legal/financial/tax requirements. The information provided on this channel does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal/financial/tax advice. Please consult with experts in your jurisdiction regarding legal/financial/tax advice. This video and description may contain affiliate links. For these, we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you.

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    The Dark Side Of Org "Family"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 39:07


    The term "family" is often used in nonprofit environments... and we have thoughts! Let's talk about the dark side of using family language in organizations and how this can easily go in a negative and dark direction or staff, volunteers, and nonprofit leaders. Hi! We are Ted and Lisa Snyder. After decades of nonprofit leadership impacting thousands, *we hit a wall.* We started asking ourselves, “How can we go beyond our personal success and leave a legacy that lasts far beyond our lifetimes?” A job change and multiple conversations with stressed-out nonprofit leaders later, our desire to help nonprofits grow in a healthy and sustainable way was *bigger than ever.* We are nonprofit consultants who believe that *a better world needs healthier nonprofits,* and *it's our passion to help you fulfill your organization's mission while helping YOU live a fulfilled life.* Whether you're a leader at the top or in the middle of an organization, we're glad you're here! PLEASE NOTE // Different states, guidelines, and nonprofit structures have different legal/financial/tax requirements. The information provided on this channel does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal/financial/tax advice. Please consult with experts in your jurisdiction regarding legal/financial/tax advice. This video and description may contain affiliate links. For these, we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through these links at no additional cost to you.

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    The Passion Fallacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 45:48


    Passion is hugely important, especially when starting a nonprofit. But what do you do when the passion runs dry and the work FEELS like work? When nonprofit leaders and volunteers feel the passion leave, it is a scary time for a leader who is trying to decide whether to move forward to move on. Let's talk about The Passion Fallacy.   RESOURCES //The Nonprofit Leadership Academy has courses to help your nonprofit grow: https://nonprofitleadershipacademy.teachable.com/More About Us & Our Work: https://legacybuildersintl.com PLEASE NOTE //  Different states, guidelines, and nonprofit structures have different legal/financial/tax requirements. The information provided on this channel does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal/financial/tax advice. Please consult with experts in your jurisdiction regarding legal/financial/tax advice. 

    New Year, New Leader!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 38:19


    Every year comes with new ideas and new goals, and chances are you have thought about what you organization could accomplish in the upcoming months. With these new year ideas, sometimes what is needed is a new leader - whether this is your own growth or recognizing the upcoming needs for your org. In this episode, Ted and Lisa are looking to the future to examine what is needed to accomplish your goals for 2023.    RESOURCES //The Nonprofit Leadership Academy has courses to help your nonprofit grow: https://nonprofitleadershipacademy.teachable.com/More About Us & Our Work: https://legacybuildersintl.com PLEASE NOTE //  Different states, guidelines, and nonprofit structures have different legal/financial/tax requirements. The information provided on this channel does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal/financial/tax advice. Please consult with experts in your jurisdiction regarding legal/financial/tax advice. 

    Planning for Growth with this Number 1 Metric

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 34:41


    We've discussed year end and next year's plans. But now, it's time to plan for growth as we discuss this extremely important metric and how to improve it. For more info, visit LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    Ramp Up to Giving Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 32:00


    Giving Tuesday is only eight weeks away, and Giving Month starts in a mere five weeks! How are your plans going?? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, and between us have been nonprofit volunteers, leaders, staff, board members, and consultants. Last week we talked about the importance of annual planning for events, and with a big event around the corner, we are talking about how to build into and out-of an event with real life application. We want to see you have a wildly successful end to your 2022! Have a question for us about this? Email us at office@legacybuildersintl.com 

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    Time to Plan 2023!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 35:07


    Are you waiting 'til January to plan for your 2023 events?? What if we told you this could be part of the reason you always feel like your running behind in terms of your nonprofit's growth? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, and between us have been nonprofit volunteers, leaders, staff, board members, and consultants. Every event should build into the next one, and chances are your yearend giving is about to start ramping up. Know this, you need to know what the next event is so you can build into that - whether it's in January of next year or June. So how do we do this? Let's talk about it! Have a question for us about this? Email us at office@legacybuildersintl.com 

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    We Fixed It!... Now What?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 28:31


    You've done it! The issue that has been staring you down day-in-and-day-out has given way. The pressure is releasing, and suddenly you have... space. time. confusion?? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, and between us have been nonprofit volunteers, leaders, staff, board members, and consultants. One something starts working, the time is perfect to use the momentum to make the next change in a much easier way. But... what's the next right change? It might be surprising, but it's likely NOT the next stop around the flywheel. Let's talk about it! Have a question for us about this? Email us at office@legacybuildersintl.com 

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    Are You Wrong About Your Donors??

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 23:57


    What happens when you clearly understand who you are trying to help, and are COMPLETELY WRONG about who can help you help them? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, and between us have been nonprofit volunteers, leaders, staff, board members, and consultants. Understanding who your key donors are and the ones your uniquely gifted to talk to (and how to talk with them!) will change how your organization is able to grow and make more of a difference. Let's talk about it! Have a question for us about this? Email us at office@legacybuildersintl.com 

    The Growth Rule of 3s and 10s

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 27:57


    Of all the leadership principles that we've learned over and over again over the years, there is one that has transformed the work we do with nonprofits that we have only heard taught ONCE. We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, and between us have been nonprofit volunteers, leaders, staff, board members, and consultants. The rules we're talking about today is "The Rule of 3s and 10s". Whether you've been growing and you're starting to feel the wheels coming off or you're coming up to a new level of leadership, understanding this will give you valuable insight into what's going on behind-the-scenes as increasing numbers starts to put pressure on your systems and structures. Let's talk about it! Have a question for us about this? Email us at office@legacybuildersintl.com 

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    Events: Big Piece or Big Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 24:44


    Events! If done correctly, these are the moments that will build and sustain your organization into the next 18 months. If done incorrectly, though, these can kill off your donors and your volunteerism We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, and between us have been nonprofit volunteers, leaders, staff, board members, and consultants. We have seen small events raise thousands and events with hundreds barely break even. We've seen free events make a huge impact for a nonprofit AND we've seen expensive galas make a huge impact for a nonprofit. The question about the success of the event is NOT "Was the event successful?". The question goes deeper than that, with an important focus on the upcoming weeks and months. Let's talk about it! Have a question for us about this? Email us at office@legacybuildersintl.com 

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    Am I Graced for these Donors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 32:32


    Every nonprofit we've come across is looking for a way to secure more donations and/or more donors. Maybe yours is different, but in case it's not... Have you ever considered which donors you're graced to reach and which ones might be actually pulling more out of your organization than the money they're putting in? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, and between us have been nonprofit volunteers, leaders, staff, board members, and consultants. The people you are specifically graced to work with are the difference between an organization that feels like work and an organization that is working. This also applied to your donors! Today we're talking about identifying the donors that inherently "get you" so that your efforts have better impact in your fundraising. Have a question for us about this? Email us at office@legacybuildersintl.com 

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    Danger! Vanity Metrics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 32:11


    Have you ever had a moment where someone asks what you're working on and everything in you wants to blurt out something impressive? Especially if you're feeling a little bit insecure? We've been there, and we get it. We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, and between us have been nonprofit volunteers, leaders, staff, board members, and consultants. The metric you want to blurt in that moment (and the underlying need to blurt) is a strong indicator that there's another metric that needs to be examined behind-the-scenes of your organization. But what is that metric? And how can we know if the metrics we are focused on are hurting or helping our organization? We're talking about that in this episode. Got more questions? Email us at office@legacybuildersintl.com 

    Transparency & the Streisand Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 28:41


    Transparency in organizations has always been important, and in an info-rich world with research able to be done by anyone in the world, it becomes even more so. We've seen over the years how organizations try to minimize issues thinking it'll be what looks best for the organization. However, the principles that guide these decisions were often born in an age prior to the internet being what it is today. So what does that mean for your organization? Let's talk about it! When's the last time you sat in your office and prayed someone would call with the exact skill/donation/time that you needed for a project that's going on? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, nonprofit consultants who want to see your organization grow. Knowing how to ask people around you for specific help in a way that doesn't deteriorate the relationship you've spent time buildingIf you have further questions, we're happy to hear from you at office@legacybuildersintl.com. 

    Going for the Ask (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 36:52


    (Part 2 of 2) When's the last time you sat in your office and prayed someone would call with the exact skill/donation/time that you needed for a project that's going on? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, nonprofit consultants who want to see your organization grow. Knowing how to ask people around you for specific help in a way that doesn't deteriorate the relationship you've spent time building is a hugely important skill. Whether you're the leader of an organization or you're leading from the middle, today we are sharing how to go for the ask in in-person settings. This can transform the amount of resources your organization has in the matter of a few conversations. If you have further questions, we're happy to hear from you at office@legacybuildersintl.com. 

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    Going for the Ask (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 31:23


    (Part 1 of 2) When's the last time you sat in your office and prayed someone would call with the exact skill/donation/time that you needed for a project that's going on? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, nonprofit consultants who want to see your organization grow. Knowing how to ask people around you for specific help in a way that doesn't deteriorate the relationship you've spent time building is a hugely important skill. Whether you're the leader of an organization or you're leading from the middle, today we are sharing how to go for the ask in in-person settings. This can transform the amount of resources your organization has in the matter of a few conversations. If you have further questions, we're happy to hear from you at office@legacybuildersintl.com. 

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    Compelling Stories to Grow Your Org

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 31:06


    Have you ever wondered what makes some examples so compelling that they stick on your mind long after you've forgotten the point they were trying to prove? We're Ted and Lisa Snyder, nonprofit consultants who want to see your organization grow. The power of stories can be one of the greatest things for you to understand, and can revolutionize the way you lead and the energy with which your volunteers contribute. Today, we're talking about how to tell compelling stories. Have a good story of your own you'd like to share? Email us at office@legacybuildersintl.com. 

    Who Is the Hero of Your Non Profit - and Why it Matters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 28:04


    People don't generally get into a good story without a hero to draw them THROUGH the story. Figuring out who the hero is in your non profit is essential to growth and impact. Today, Ted and Lisa drill down and explore this concept to help you better establish who the heroes are.Learn more at LegacyBuildersINTL.comSend us an email! office@LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    When Empathy Takes Over and You Help No One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 33:24


    Empathy is a super important skill when you're a leader, but can easily become a hurdle to leadership when it takes over. Whether it's with your staff or with one of the clients you're trying to help, it's important to recognize when empathy is important and at what point it stops being helpful in your leadership and decision making.   Learn more about Legacy Builders International at LegacyBuildersintl.comWe love hearing from you! Send us an email at office@LegacyBuildersintl.com

    When to CHANGE Your Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 26:14


    Believe it or not, vision statements and organizational visions in general do need to change sometimes. They're one of the first things you have to tell everyone, but it's also one of the most VITAL pieces of your ability to communicate what it is that you're doing. Your ability to communicate that is directly related to the resources you will have. Let's have a discussion about whether or not your vision needs a checkup, or even a change up. Learn more about Legacy Builders at LegacyBuildersINTL.com and send us an email atoffice@LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    How to Answer: Where Does My Donation Go?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 29:03


    What is the one question every person is secretly asking a nonprofit leader? "Where is the money going?" The natural posture tends to be a stance of justification. But once we know what the question-behind-the-question is, we're able to answer in a way that sets our organizations up for trust and simplicity. Learn more about Legacy Builders International at LegacyBuildersintl.comWe love hearing from you! Send us an email at office@LegacyBuildersintl.com

    Here's How to Have that Hard Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 35:09


    Hard conversation are par for the course in nonprofit (or any) leadership. Whether it's with a volunteer, a staff member, or a donor who is asking tough questions, how you handle this conversation will determine the future of your organization. Here's how to have it! Learn more about Legacy Builders International at LegacyBuildersintl.comWe love hearing from you! Send us an email at office@LegacyBuildersintl.com

    Create Long-Distance Volunteer Roles to Expand Your Impact!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 28:16


    Have you considered how you can expand your impact by literally expand where your volunteers can volunteer from? There are people who want to help YOU and YOUR cause yet can't because of location demands. So what if you recreated your strategy to make space for them to help you grow? Learn more about Legacy Builders International at LegacyBuildersintl.comWe love hearing from you! Send us an email at office@LegacyBuildersintl.com

    How to Measure LEAD Indicators, When All You See is LAG Indicators

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 33:46


    We have to act on Lead indicators, not Lag indicators to create real growth and success... but in the Non Profit world, this is easier said than done. Let's have a conversation about it! Learn more about Legacy Builders at LegacyBuildersINTL.Comor send us an email atOffice@LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    How to find great accountability when leading a Non Profit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 25:27


    Today we talk about finding the right people to surround you. Not just mentors, but those around you that will propel your organization forward, while keeping you on the right path for a peace-filled and powerful LIFE.  To learn more about Legacy Builders, go to LegacyBuildersINTL.comSend us an email! office@LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    What Donors ACTUALLY Want

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 31:18


    It can be hard to get into the heads of those people we call donors. We want to empower them to help change the world by supporting our non profits - Today, we talk about what Donors ACTUALLY want and expect from the non profits they support.  Email us! office@legacybuildersINTL.com To learn more about Legacy Builders, visitLegacyBuildersINTL.com

    What the Heck is Cultural Critical Mass?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 24:11


    As nonprofit leaders, you know the importance of culture. Chances are, you've also learned the importance of critical mass for successful events, meetings, and turning the direction of an organization (when it's needed). But we're curious... have you heard about (or even considered) "cultural critical mass"? What happens when you want to build a culture, but the changes you're trying to implement aren't strong enough to sway the existing culture of your organization? And what if you knew how to change the tide?  Learn more about Legacy Builders International at LegacyBuildersINTL.comWe love hearing from you! Send us an email at office@LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    Do You Really Want to Start That?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 21:07


    How often is a nonprofit started that maybe.... shouldn't be started? We don't talk about this often because it's a hard conversation, but it's important when we examine the resources that are being poured into organizations and what the impact long-term will be. If you're considering starting a nonprofit (or know someone who is), this is a conversation of questions and considerations that will help if you're considering getting started or have already started and are looking into possible ways to maximize the impact you're looking to create.  Learn more about Legacy Builders International at LegacyBuildersINTL.comWe love hearing from you! Send us an email at office@LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    What Are You REALLY Offering?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 30:25


    There is often a big difference between what an organization's leader thinks they're offering and what they are *really* offering. Whether this is to those you're working to help or those partnering with you in the process (donors and volunteers), you need clarity in this area to bring the right people around you to accomplish your mission.  Learn more about Legacy Builders International at LegacyBuildersINTL.comWe love hearing from you! Send us an email at office@LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    Your Task List is Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 26:31


    In today's episode, we examine how a simple task list can derail the focus of a leader and an organization.  How we order our lists is a true reflection of ​our priorities, and these will determine our future.    Learn more about Legacy Builders International at LegacyBuildersINTL.comWe love hearing from you! Send us an email at office@LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    How Your Org is Wasting its Top Resource

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 27:47


    Welcome back! Season 2 of the Legacy Builders Movement is here, and we're ready to explore some great topics. Today we dive into the #1 wasted resource in Non Profits (and maybe even all organizations). Organizational time management is something that isn't talked about often - usually we hear a lot about individual time management. Well here's our chance to talk about it! Learn more about Legacy Builders International at LegacyBuildersINTL.com We love hearing from you! Send us an email at office@LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    Trust Changes Everything with Rejection Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 35:50


    Trust takes years to build and a moment to disappear. In this era of social media, the communities can build stronger and crumble more quickly than ever. Rejection Collection is an organization rescuing dogs that has unlocked the doors for utilizing the online community for greatest impact. Visit Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue online at  https://rejectioncollectionboxerrescue.rescuegroups.org/ and on Facebook at facebook.com/RejectionCollectionBoxerRescue/ To learn more about Legacy Builders visit LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    Outside the Box Thinking to Grow Your Nonprofit with Shane Hicks and RebootVA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 40:46


    It can be easy to get stuck in a rut and try to do things the way they've always been done. Shane Hicks and RebootVA are revolutionizing and thinking outside the box to grow their organization - and we had an incredible conversation about these ideas. Get some tips and fresh perspectives while learning about this awesome organization and the way they're helping veterans. Visit https://rebootva.com/ to learn more about RebootVA, connect with them and maybe even donate a cup of coffee! to learn more about Legacy Builders visit LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    Systems that Help Nonprofits to Soar with George Yacoubian

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 43:22


    When thinking about scaling a nonprofit with volunteers, most think of the people in your neighborhood or state. SOAR (Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief) has found a creative way to utilize volunteers across multiple countries to drastically scale their nonprofit that primarily focuses on a single country. George Yacoubian started this nonprofit with a personal discontent and has grown it to help make an exponential impact! You can learn more about SOAR here: https://www.soar-us.org/As always, you can reach out to Legacy Builders at: https://legacybuildersintl.comor send us an email at office@legacybuildersintl.com

    Making the Jump into the Non Profit Space - and Landing on Both Feet with Angel Even

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 36:10


    Many business owners, socialpreneurs, or just every day people someday dream of starting a non profit to affect change in the world. Angel Even has done just that through Led By Truth - an incredible organization based out of Minnesota, U.S.A. We have an incredible discussion about the challenges of entering the non profit space - and the excitement of using her knowledge gained from the the for-profit world to make a radical difference. You can learn more about Led By Truth, and inquire about partnering with them by visiting their website here:https://ledbytruth.org/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Led-by-TRUTH-103410631756583LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/led-by-truth/ As always, you can reach out to Legacy Builders as well by going tohttps://legacybuildersintl.comor send us an email!office@legacybuildersintl.com

    How Huge Impact Pairs with an Exit Strategy with Deanna Stuart

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 35:25


    On August 14, 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the country of Haiti. There is massive need for help, and in the midst of it, the Executive Director of ORSI, Deanna Stuart, took a moment to share how their organization is helping in the midst of this crisis. ORSI has been working with Haiti since 2010 to train and equip the doctors to better enable them to perform surgeries in their hospitals. They are seeing the education working in the midst of this disaster, and are seeing how their impact will last beyond their organization in the country. Additionally, ORSI has been made the main point for medical supplies heading to the country. They have a massive need to get additional supplies and x-ray machines, and we highly encourage you to donate to help at orsinternational.org -> Donate Now.You can find out more about ORSI athttps://orsinternational.org/Donate here: https://orsinternational.org/ and click Donate NowLearn more about Legacy Builders at legacybuildersintl.com 

    How to Retain Volunteers and Donors the RIGHT way

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 34:20


    Attrition is normal - and any organization that comes to terms with that is a healthy one. However, when your organization starts to hemorrhage volunteers, donors, staff, or any other resource it becomes a scary situation. Today we dive into how to RETAIN and KEEP those volunteers and donors, because believe us, it's way easier to keep them than to find new ones. Learn more about Legacy Builders atLegacyBuildersINTL.com Email us!office@LegacyBuildersINTL.com

    Where Stories and Vision Meet Makes All the Difference

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 33:52


    Having a vision and telling good stories are crucial to the growth of trust for your organization. But... are you telling the right stories for the right vision? This intersection can make or break the trust of those who are watching you. Your key staff, your volunteers, and your org's followers are constantly asking the question "Are they doing what they said there were going to do?" and your answer to this question comes through the stories you tell.Learn more about Legacy Builders and the Legacy Builders Movement atLegacyBuildersINTL.comSend us and email!office@legacybuildersintl.com

    How to Leverage Relationships for Personal Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 34:45


    "The five closest people to you determine your future." Yep! But how do we truly leverage the relationships we have to bring the most value to THEM and to our organizations? This is a different conversation about the people who are surrounding you and the ones that you need surrounding you. Join us and let us know your thoughts!Learn more about Legacy Builders and the Legacy Builders Movement atLegacyBuildersINTL.com Send us and email!office@legacybuildersintl.com

    How to Ask for Money... for Your Organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 33:18


    Asking for donations is a huge part of running a nonprofit. While some nonprofits focus on grants, the vast majority of nonprofits get the majority of donations from individual donors. Knowing this, it's important to know the pitfalls of the process and where many organizations find themselves getting stuck. If you're wondering how you can improve the financial resources of your organization, today we're talking about how to get better at the asking - and our tips may surprise you!Learn more about Legacy Builders and the Legacy Builders Movement atLegacyBuildersINTL.comSend us and email!office@legacybuildersintl.com

    Are You Leading a Hollow Organization?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 29:05


    Hollow organizations are one of the big red flags that happen before an organization goes into a tailspin. But what is it? And how do we recognize it? This moment where efficiency becomes a catalyst for disengagement can be the little red flag that helps you pivot and grow into the next season of impact... if you can identify it. Let's talk about the hollowing out of nonprofits.Learn more about Legacy Builders and the Legacy Builders Movement atLegacyBuildersINTL.comSend us and email!office@legacybuildersintl.com

    Finding the Next New Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 28:00


    While the vision and mission statements of your organization stays consistent, sometimes you need a new vision about what's possible - possibly for a next event, a volunteer growth strategy, or a way to fix an issue that keeps popping up its head. The fact is that an idea that was good for a season might need a vision-infusion, and today we're talking about how to effectively get that idea working.Learn more about Legacy Builders and the Legacy Builders Movement atLegacyBuildersINTL.comSend us and email!office@legacybuildersintl.com

    Ban the Word BURNOUT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 29:14


    Non profit organizations who deal heavily with volunteers often hear the phrase "I'm just getting burnt out." Spoiler alert - this is them trying to say "something about this organization is not working for me"... but unfortunately this is completely unhelpful. Let's talk about finding some better language and strategies for solving the nebulous "burnout". Learn more about Legacy Builders atLegacyBuildersINTL.Com Send us an email! We love to hear from our listenersOffice@LegacyBuildersINTL.Com

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