Podcasts about grace social sector consulting

In episode 123 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Josh Hirsch discuss using AI in fundraising and donor engagement.  They explore: The evolution of AI, and its potential to enhance how organizations connect with donors.  How to train AI tools effectively, leveraging data responsibly, and using AI to enhance—rather than replace—human-driven strategy.  Why nonprofit leaders who embrace AI thoughtfully do not need to fear the technology   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: The Evolution and Role of AI in Nonprofits - [00:010:00]  How Nonprofits Can Use AI Effectively - [00:12:31]  Training AI to Match Your Brand's Voice - [00:16:51]  Best Practices for AI Implementation - [00:20:31]  Ethical Considerations and Policy Development - [00:25:25]  A Case Study: AI in Action for Donor Engagement - [00:22:00] Future Trends in AI and Nonprofit Work - [00:27:56]  Final Advice for Nonprofit Leaders - [00:33:02]     GUEST BIO: Josh Hirsch is an accomplished nonprofit strategist and educator specializing in digital communications and fundraising innovation. With over two decades of experience, Josh has driven impact for organizations through roles such as Director of Mission and Communication at Susan G. Komen Florida and faculty member at The Fund Raising School. He currently serves as Education and Training Strategist at Fundraise Up, where he leads the development of cutting-edge donor engagement initiatives, including the Modern Digital Fundraising Essentials certificate program. Josh is a generative AI expert, leveraging emerging technologies to optimize nonprofit workflows and enhance donor experiences. A dynamic speaker and consultant, Josh is passionate about empowering organizations to overcome barriers to giving and achieve sustainable growth. Connect with him at theaidude.ai or through his AI Dude podcast. IMPORTANT LINKS & RESOURCES: Josh Hirsch, MS Fundraise Up The AI Dude Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. The Fund Raising School Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy   BE IN TOUCH: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them

In episode 120 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Leah Kral discuss how to foster innovation within nonprofits.  They discuss six key practices for driving meaningful change:  uncovering hidden needs,  asking courageous questions,  empowering collaboration,  embracing experimentation,  committing to continuous learning, and  building a culture of persuasion.  Through relatable stories and actionable advice, together they emphasize the importance of strategic thinking, adaptability, and creating space for bold ideas to thrive in resource-constrained environments. Episode Highlights: [00:10:16] Innovation in Nonprofits [00:11:34] Practice 1: Be a Fearless Problem Solver [00:20:02] Practice 2: Ask Courageous Questions [00:22:52] Practice 3: Empower Collaboration [00:26:30] Practice 4: Experiment and Start Small [00:29:03] Practice 5: Embrace Continuous Learning [00:34:20] Practice 6: Build a Culture of Persuasion [00:39:17] Strategic Thinking as a Permission Slip   Guest Bio: Leah Kral is a consultant, public speaker, and author who helps nonprofits innovate and further social change. Her book, Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results (Wiley, 2022). For decades, she has been providing tailored workshops and consulting to nonprofit leaders and boards across the country. She is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Jamaica 2002-2004), she loves the outdoors and trails in northern Virginia, and enjoys being an active volunteer in her community. Important Links and Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahkral/ https://leahkral.com/ https://substack.com/@leahkral Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them

There are so many different ways to monetize your podcast and grow your show strategically. And while we often talk about turning your listeners into leads, we haven't spent as much time on an equally achievable strategy: turning your podcast guests into leads or potential collaborators. Today's guest Carol Hamilton is here to talk about making meaningful connections with those who could refer business to her or she could refer business to them all in the attempt to raise up the nonprofit sector. This week, episode 170 of Listeners to Leads is about the value of referral partners through podcast guests! Carol Hamiltonis the Principal with Grace Social Sector Consulting, LLC, and host of Mission: Impact podcast. She facilitates whole-brain equity-focused strategic planning, evaluation design, and organizational assessments for nonprofits and associations. She combines left-brain strategy and analysis with right-brain wisdom about human complexities for a proven, whole-brain, whole-organization process through which every stakeholder thrives. Carol is also a member of a consultant group focused on equity focused organization development, All In Consulting.In this episode of Listeners to Leads, Carol Hamilton is sharing the importance of making your podcast guests feel comfortable and actionable steps you can take right now to build lasting business relationships with your podcast guests. Carol and I also chat about the following: Being intentional and consistent with your podcast, even when it's tempting to take on more.Building rapport with guests well before hitting record.Monetizing your podcast through referral partnerships.Experimenting with different episode types to find what works for you.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on turning your podcast listeners into leads and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Listeners to Leads at www.listenerstoleads.comCONNECT WITH CAROL HAMILTON:LinkedInMission: Impact podcastCONNECT WITH ALESIA GALATI:InstagramLinkedInWork with Galati Media! 

Are you a nonprofit leader looking to elevate your strategic planning with an equity lens? Dive into our latest podcast episode on Inspired Nonprofit Leadership with host Sarah Olivieri, as she interviews Carol Hamilton, the principal of Grace Social Sector Consulting and host of the Mission Impact podcast. In this vibrant conversation, they unpack the complexities of integrating equity into strategic planning, offering both inspirational ideas and practical steps for transformation.   My guest for this episode is Carol Hamilton. Carol Hamilton, Principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, LLC, and host of Mission: Impact podcast, facilitates whole-brain equity-focused strategic planning, evaluation design, and organizational assessments for nonprofits and associations. She combines left-brain strategy and analysis with right-brain wisdom about human complexities for a proven, whole-brain, whole-organization process through which every stakeholder thrives. She is also a member of a consultant group focused on equity focused organization development, All In Consulting. Here's what to expect during the episode: Why integrating equity into strategic planning is important Connect with Carol! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/ Website: www.gracesocialsector.com Podcast: https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/ Sponsored Resource Join the PivotGround newsletter for weekly tips and inspiration for leading your nonprofit! Access it here >> Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn. Connect with Sarah: On LinkedIn>> On Facebook>> Subscribe on YouTube>>

In episode 91 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and George Weiner discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the nonprofit sector. They delve into the significance of AI in the sector, emphasizing the need for strategic adoption and policy development. The conversation then shifts to the integration of AI into everyday tools They cover practical applications of AI and discuss crafting AI policies as well as the potential for AI to enhance nonprofit operations, particularly in grant writing and reporting.  Episode highlights: [00:06:00] AI Adoption and Policy in Nonprofits [00:08:00] Hype Cycle of AI: [00:11:00] - AI in Everyday Life: [00:13:00] - AI for Nonprofit Content Creation [00:15:00]  Crafting Nonprofit AI Policies and Guidelines [00:16:00] - Integrating AI in Nonprofits: [00:20:00] - Avoiding Overextension with AI: [00:24:00] - Practical AI Tools for Nonprofits: [00:27:00] Time Saving vs. Time Reallocation with AI [00:29:00]  AI in Grant Writing: Guest Bio: George Weiner is the Chief Whaler, WholeWhale.com. He co-founded CTOs For Good, PowerPoetry.org. He is a Dad, and a nonprofit geek. Important Links and Resources: WholeWhale.com George Weiner Cause Writer AI https://causewriter.ai/ The Smart Nonprofit by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine https://www.wiley.com/en-us/The+Smart+Nonprofit:+Staying+Human+Centered+in+An+Automated+World-p-9781119818120 Be in touch! ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

In episode 90 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton goes solo and talks about: What strategic planning is and is not the five steps to a comprehensive strategic planning process Keys to ensuring your plan gets put into action and stays relevant The five steps are 1. kick off, 2. discovery or listening tour, 3. explore, 4. decide, 5. plan & act Strategic planning: Strategic planning is a structured process for setting priorities for the medium term (3-5 years). It involves gathering insights from stakeholders, identifying themes, exploring futures, and making decisions to focus the organization's future in service of its mission. What it is NOT It's not about predicting or controlling the future. Just the document, it's about conversations that build alignment and shared understanding. It is not just a retreat Kick Off Setting yourself up for success Let everyone know what is happening and what is coming Pull together a team  Equity considerations Discover Go on a listening tour Interviews, focus groups, surveys – what will work for you. How are you making participation accessible? Explore Share the current state as well as hopes and aspirations Explore the wider landscape and ecosystem for trends imagine new futures for the organization Decide Prioritize and decide on the future directions and goals: Where will you put your energy? Revisit your mission and vision – are they aligned with where you are going? Plan & Act Define action steps, success indicators, and feedback mechanisms.   Keeping the Plan Fresh  Agree on a process for reviewing and updating the plan Important Links and Resources: Common Mistakes Organizations Make in Strategic planning: https://www.gracesocialsector.com/store/p13/strategic_plan_mistakes.html Be in touch ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

In episode 89 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Miguel Guadalupe discuss issues of generational engagement in leadership, highlighting the frequent oversight of Generation X and stressing the unique adaptability and valuable perspective that this generation brings to the table. Miguel emphasizes the necessity for Generation X to advocate for recognition in leadership roles, reflecting on a LinkedIn post that sparked a broader conversation about the career stagnation felt by many in his generation.  Episode highlights: Don't Forget GenX: underrepresentation and unique contributions of Generation X in leadership and decision-making processes. Adapting to change: how Generation X's experience with the evolution of technology equips and other big changes over their career equips them with adaptability, a valuable skill set for leadership. Perpetual Utility player: Many of the Gen Xers who commented on Miguel's LinkedIn post shared the feeling of  being overlooked in their professional lives. Visibility and Advocacy: Miguel suggests that Generation X should take a lesson from Millenials and Gen Z and take a more assertive stance in advocating for their visibility and leadership opportunities.   Guest Bio: Miguel Guadalupe is Vice President of Donor and Community Relations at The Bowery Residents' Committee, or BRC in NYC. BRC helps over 10,000 individuals a year suffering from homelessness, mental illness, and addiction with the dignity and compassion they deserve. Miguel manages donor engagement, fundraising, and event planning, as well on service as BRC liaison to local elected officials, community organizations and businesses wherever a BRC program is located. He is also Vice Chair of the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, and helps to produce America's largest cultural celebration, in NYC, while helping to raise and distribute over $200K annually to students attending higher education.   Important Links and Resources: Miguel's viral LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7036817928465350656?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7036817928465350656%29   Miguel Guadalupe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelguadalupe/ The Bowery Residents' Committee https://www.brc.org/   Be in Touch:  ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

Have you ever heard the saying “If you work your passion you'll never work a day in your life?”  Be honest.  What do you really think about this saying?  Do you believe it's true or does it make you wanna fight someone?  Well, no matter where you land with this you're gonna love the conversation I had with Carol Hamilton, Principal of Grace Social Sector Consulting on this topic.   She is calling us to the carpet on this one!  Get ready to rumble as we tackle this mantra and so many others that lead us to take on some very dangerous and harmful ideas about our jobs.  Love it or hate it your job is likely here to stay with you for a while.  Listen in for the reframes that Carol shares that may just be what you need to rethink its purpose.     About my guest:    Carol Hamilton, Principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, LLC, and host of Mission: Impact podcast, facilitates whole-brain equity-focused strategic planning, impact mapping, service audits and organizational assessments for nonprofits and associations. She combines left-brain strategy and analysis with right-brain wisdom about human complexities for a proven, whole-brain, whole-organization process through which every stakeholder thrives. She is also a member of a consultant collective focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion that has a particular focus on racial equity, All In Consulting.   www.gracesocialsector.com Mission: Impact: https://pod.link/missionimpact All In: https://www.allinconsulting.co/   Carol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/  

In episode 86 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton joins with Danielle Marshall for another learning out loud episode where we do a deep dive into a topic. Today we focused on cultural competence or cultural humility and talked about ways for people to work on and enhance their cultural competence.  Danielle defines cultural competence as the ability to navigate interactions effectively across diverse cultures, emphasizing the importance of valuing differences and recognizing that no social identity is a monolith. While it is easy to think that finding the time to improve your cultural competence is too hard, Danielle offers a practical five-step approach: Assess your starting point,  Set your learning goals,  Creating a learning schedule,  Identify learning resources Continuously monitoring and adjusting the learning plan. Both discuss the significance of accountability partners and participating in both affinity and multicultural groups. They stress the need for ongoing self-monitoring and adaptability in the pursuit of cultural competency.   Highlights: - [00:07:16] Definition of Cultural Competence; Cultural Competence/Cultural Humility - [00:17:16 Five Actionable Steps for Nonprofit Leaders in Building Cultural Competence - [00:23:16] Cultural competence learning plan  - [00:33:16] Accountability partners and affinity groups  - [00:39:16] Continuous learning journey   Guest Bio: Danielle is an inclusive leader focused on strengthening collaboration among teams, leaders, and stakeholders to foster problem-solving, create solutions, and improve culture. She finds her inspiration in leading systemic change work that promotes equity and inclusion.  Danielle founded Culture Principles in response to a persistent need to operationalize Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion metrics, centering REDI goals and creating accountability systems. She supports clients through her Mapping Equity Framework focused on Unearthing Knowledge, Elevating Strategy, and Transforming Sustainability. She centers her work around organizational assessment, racial equity learning intensives, and the development of racial equity action plans. Understanding that each organization arrives at this work from different perspectives, she utilizes assessment in building a customized strategy for each unique partner. Previously Danielle served as a non-profit leader for 20+ years and today works on strategy development that enables nonprofits to achieve equitable mission-driven results. Danielle holds a Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and draws on her background as an I/O psychologist in applying a racial equity lens to organizational policies, practices, and programs. She is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)/ Executive Coach (ACC). During her playtime, you can find Danielle traveling, knitting, and kayaking in all 50 states. Important Links and Resources: Register for the Nonprofit Leadership Roundtable - Thursday, December 14th from 1-2 PM Eastern: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nonprofit-leadership-roundtable-tickets-760734085127?aff=oddtdtcreator Intercultural Development Inventory: https://www.idiinventory.com/ Learning Plan template: https://www.gracesocialsector.com/store/p12/Professional_Learning_Plan.html The Farewell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Farewell_(2019_film) Sitting Pretty: https://bookshop.org/p/books/sitting-pretty-the-view-from-my-ordinary-resilient-disabled-body-rebekah-taussig/15391717?ean=9780062936790&gclid=CjwKCAiA9ourBhAVEiwA3L5RFoeTeGjbEOkDEOnqdXtTtl-IKnlhB3booxq0JCsSWUxy2DPPN_zNRxoCJnEQAvD_BwE Code Switch: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch https://www.culture-principles.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danimarshall/  ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

In episode 85 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Mala Nagarajan discuss organizational development, compensation structures, and critical discussions within nonprofit organizations. They explore the limitations of market-based compensation, the concept of a thriving wage, and the importance of aligning organizational values with employee compensation. Mala emphasizes the need for transparent and comprehensive approaches to compensation, touching on various factors such as areas of responsibility, risk assessment, and the significance of understanding one's relationship with money. In addition they explore how to integrate compensating for the emotional labor required in a role. They discuss the complexities of legal considerations and highlight the need for organizations to reevaluate traditional practices to foster a more equitable and holistic work environment. Highlights: 02:27: Creating equitable compensation models for organizations 04:50: Principles underpinning the work  08:16: The importance of interdependence  13:08- Transparency in compensation  16:21 Emotional labor and compensation 26:00 - Recognizing individual strengths and aligning them with organizational roles beyond just financial incentives 32:00 - Biases and values embedded in market-based compensation structures 37:00 - Implementing a thriving wage, distinct from a living wage  45:00 - The "conditions for readiness" necessary for successful implementation  53:00 - Assessing risk tolerance  Guest Bio: Mala Nagarajan is a senior HR consultant who works with nonprofit organizations rooted in racial and social justice values. She is driven by a vision of strong organizations working collaboratively toward a common purpose and approaches her HR work with a values-aligned, people-centered, and movement-oriented lens. Mala is a consultant with RoadMap, a national network of consultants who work with social justice organizations. She helped organize RoadMap's HR/RJ (racial justice) working group. Mala has developed an innovative Compensation Equity Process and Calculator™ that reverse-engineers supremacy out and re-engineers equity in. It's an evolving approach accompanied with a custom tool that organizations can use to shift from a market-based to an anti-racist compensation model that centers those living at the intersections of multiple marginalized communities. Important Links and Resources:   Mala Nagarajan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/malanagarajan/ Vega Mala Consulting | www.vegamala.com  Marilyn Waring TED talk on what the GDP misses -- https://www.tedxchristchurch.com/marilyn-waring Polarities: https://www.polaritypartnerships.com/ The MIT Living Wage Calculator: https://livingwage.mit.edu/ Hidden Brain episodes on budgets: https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/money-2-0-why-we-bust-our-budgets/ Learn more about Mala's compensation work here: Fund the People: Compensation Philosophy, NPQ-Compensation Equity: A Values-Based Framework & Implementation Guide, Top Tips to Stop Widening the Wealth Gap, Why Radical Human Resources is Critical for Movement Organizations, Equitable Compensation is a Risk Worth Taking, Brave Questions: Recalculating Pay Equity, Don't Put Metal in the Microwave and other Compensation Myths, Transforming the Workplace: HR Innovations, Pay Scale Equity Process and Calculator.     HR resources: RoadMap Consulting: Human Resources and Justice: Addressing Racism and Sexism in the Workplace. Washington Nonprofits: Workers in Nonprofits. The Management Center: Making Compensation More Equitable. ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

In episode 84 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Heather Burright discuss: how strategic planning, implementation and staff and volunteer skills development all fit together.  We delve into the critical aspects of strategic planning and its effective implementation. I highlight the importance of aligning the implementation plan with the organization's regular processes and cycles, emphasizing the need for a shorter time frame for implementation, typically six months to a year. I also talk about the significance of continuous evaluation, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to ensure the successful execution of the plan. The conversation underscores the pivotal role of understanding and addressing the skills gap within the organization. Heather discusses how to identify the skill gaps that will undermine the success of your strategic plan and then the essential elements of creating a training program, focusing on relevance, meaningfulness, and a touch of fun to engage employees effectively. She emphasizes the importance of custom competency models and the value of building cross-functional relationships and trust within the organization to facilitate successful change management.   Episode outline: (00:07:07) Strategies for Successful Strategic Planning Implementation Planning (00:11:09) Integrating implementation into your regular practices (00:12:36) Why training is a key piece to strategic plan implementation (00:16:11) Maximizing Impact Through Whole Organization Involvement (00:24:29) Listening to People: Key to Change Management   Guest Bio: Leveraging 15 years of experience, Heather Burright, founder and CEO of Skill Masters Market, specializes in creating dynamic, people-centric solutions that drive business goals.  With her comes expertise in strategies for diversity, equity, and inclusion; instructional design; and change management.  She's dedicated to identifying core competencies that are needed to see real results and to creating the learning strategies and solutions needed to develop those competencies.   Important Links and Resources: Heather Burright: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-burright/  Skills Masters Market: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/ Learning for Good podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-good-podcast-learning-and-development/id1621971310 Standards for Excellence Institute: https://standardsforexcellence.org/    Stay in touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

In episode 83 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Alexander Lapa delve into the benefits of using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system like Salesforce for nonprofits. These include improved data management and streamlined processes. Alexander shares his expertise in setting up and optimizing CRM tools for nonprofits. He explains why having a consultant to guide organizations through the complexities of finding the right tool to meet where they are in their stage of development is helpful. The conversation also explores challenges in fully utilizing a CRM system and the need for training and support to empower users as well executive sponsorship. Integration, AI, and organizational culture in nonprofit CRMs are also discussed.       Episode Outline:   (00:08:30) Benefits and Challenges of Using a CRM (00:13:36) Leveraging CRM for Effective Communication (00:18:28) Integration and AI in Nonprofit CRMs (00:23:40) Challenges with CRM Adoption   Guest Bio:   Alex is a Salesforce Architect & Advisor who helps nonprofits improve their social impact. He has 10 years of Salesforce and nonprofit experience and 20 years of CRM experience.   Aside from working on CRM projects, Alex is host of "Agents of Nonprofit". It's a weekly podcast that interviews guests about products and services which help nonprofits. It's often discusses the benefits of technology, and currently has nearly 70 published episodes.   Alex also shares his experience in a short daily email, helping junior Salesforce consultants level-up their knowledge, deal with challenging clients, and advocate for a digital nomadic lifestyle.     Episode Links:   https://dryadconsulting.com/welcome   https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderlapa   https://podcast.agentsofnonprofit.com/   ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

228: Strategic Planning Doesn't Need to be Painful (Carol Hamilton)SUMMARYIs your nonprofit on a clear path, grounded with specific goals, to achieve its mission? Can you articulate organizational priorities that reflect a shared board and staff vision? In episode #228 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, strategic collaborator Carol Hamilton shares key components of an effective strategic plan, the timeline necessary to build one and why more organizations struggle without one. You'll learn who should be involved in the framework process and questions to consider as you envision your organization's next 3-5 years. Carol also describes impact mapping and how it can help nonprofit organizations become more effective at realizing their mission.   ABOUT CAROLCarol Hamilton, Principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, LLC, and host of Mission: Impact podcast, facilitates whole-brain strategic planning, impact mapping, service audits and organizational assessments for nonprofits and associations. She combines left-brain strategy and analysis with right-brain wisdom about human complexities for a proven, whole-brain, whole-organization process through which every stakeholder thrives. She is also part of a consultant collective focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion that has a particular focus on racial equity, All In Consulting.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESInclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work by Ruchika TulshyanLearn more about Carol hereReady for a Mastermind? Learn more here!Take our Podcast Survey and let us know what you want to hear!Check out Patton's book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector

In this podcast episode, Carol Hamilton and Mary Hiland discuss the challenges and strategies of nonprofit executive directors working with their boards. They explore the importance of leaving a legacy and sharing knowledge, and how it inspired Carol to start her podcast, Mission Impact. Mary's book, "Love Your Board," is also discussed, focusing on the primary sources of trouble for executive directors when working with their boards. The conversation delves into the dimensions of capacity, connection, and culture within a board. They highlight the significance of building trust in board relationships and challenging assumptions in board recruitment. Additionally, they emphasize the need for emotional connection and individual check-ins with board members.   Episode Outline:   (00:08:52) Dimensions of Board Challenges (00:15:11) Building Trust in Board Relationships (00:21:39) Challenging Assumptions in Board Recruitment (00:27:55) Board Member Engagement   Guest bio: Mary Hiland Ph.D. is a nonprofit governance expert and leadership development consultant dedicated to helping nonprofit leaders lead effectively. Mary has over forty years' experience in the nonprofit sector – both as an executive and as a board member. She has been consulting and coaching nonprofit leaders for 20 years. Mary is a speaker, published author, researcher, and a business professor at her local community college. She is author of the #1 international best-seller: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them (2021) And Mary is a contributing author to four other nonprofit leadership books. Mary is the founder and host of the podcast: Inspired Nonprofit Leadership     Episode Links:   Hiland Consulting: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/   Inspired Nonprofit Leadership: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-nonprofit-leadership/id1446218521   Talk with Mary: talkwithmary.com   Alliance for Nonprofit Management: https://allianceonlinecommunity.org/     ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

In episode 80 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton goes solo to celebrate several of the nonprofits that support and enrich her life.   Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in enriching our lives and communities in various ways. Carol discusses:   Several organizations that support her brother who is deaf, autistic and developmentally disabled and help her and her family advocate for him, helping him live as fulfilling a life as possible. Organizations that have been part of making her local river, the Anacostia, less polluted and more fun to kayak. Organizations that make biking in DC better.    Important Links:   The Arc of Montgomery County: https://thearcmontgomerycounty.org/   By Their Side: https://www.bytheirside.org/   The Sibling Leadership Network: https://siblingleadership.org/   The Anacostia Watershed Society: https://www.anacostiaws.org/   The Anacostia Riverkeeper: https://www.anacostiariverkeeper.org/   Washington Area Bicyclist Association: https://waba.org/   Be in touch:   ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

In episode 78 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton celebrates Mission: Impact's 3rd anniversary and goes solo to talk about: The rise of the “dream job” How people are reconsidering the role of work and career in their lives The shadow side to pursuing your passion Important Links and Resources: Work Won't Love You Back by Sarah Jaffee The Good Enough Job by Simone Stolzoff The Sum of Us: How Racism Hurts Everyone by Heather McGhee Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

In episode 77 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Devon Lawrence discuss How systems can benefit your fundraising work What you can do to make your donors feel appreciated The importance of small gestures in your fundraising strategy Guest Bio: Devon Lawrence is the Founder and Principal of Clark Lawrence Consulting, Inc. For 10+ years she has worked with non-profits of all sizes, both domestic and international, to advance their capabilities around development operations, fundraising events, project management and leadership. Her clients have praised her ability to be well attuned to the needs, opportunities, and challenges of non-profit organizations and her reliability as a source of guidance on fundraising and organizational development. Devon currently serves on the boards of the Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) and Association of Nonprofit Specialists. She lives in New York City with her husband and two-year old son. Important Links and Resources: https://www.clarklawrenceconsulting.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/devon-lawrence-417750a/  ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

My guest for this episode is Carol Hamilton. Carol is the Principal of Grace Social Sector Consulting, LLC, and host of the Mission: Impact podcast. She helps organizations and teams become more strategic and innovative for greater mission impact. She provides organization effectiveness consulting, meeting design and facilitation, and training to organizations and is adept at doing so both in person and online.   A strategic thinker, Carol works with teams and organizations to envision and frame their future strategic direction. Practical in her approach, she helps organizations think through who is key to creating their future, how to gather insights from these stakeholders, consider the big picture, imagine new possibilities, come to an agreement on their future goals, and create an action plan to get started. She takes a human-centered, strengths-based approach in her work with an equity lens. Carol developed cultural humility while growing up overseas. She has since deepened her intercultural fluency through study and work abroad, including helping develop an assessment of cultural competence. She is also part of a consultant collective focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion that has a particular focus on racial equity, All In Consulting.   Carol has more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit and association sectors, working at human service, conservation, and education organizations with a range of missions. Carol speaks and frequently trains on nonprofit leadership, strategy, and innovation topics. She is a nonprofit Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant and trained with BoardSource. She graduated from Swarthmore College and has her Master's in Organization Development from American University. Here's what to expect during the episode: What does "DEI" stand for? Why is DEI important in today's society? What are some of the main challenges nonprofit organizations face when starting to integrate DEI? How can organizations effectively incorporate DEI considerations into their strategic planning process?  What are the first steps an organization should take when integrating DEI principles? Connect with Carol Hamilton! Websites: http://www.gracesocialsector.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/missionimpact LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/ Link for Effective Board Orientation Checklist - https://www.hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist.  Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold:  Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on  Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

In episode 76 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Erin Allgood discuss How it's not all on your shoulders to fix – even if it can feel that way sometimes. Why each organization does not have to tackle everything – deciding what is the part of the problem that you will work on and what are you really suited to focus on – and who else is working in your space whose work complements yours is so important How a theory of change can help you make decisions between the many options and directions you might go – and your many good ideas!   Guest Bio: Erin Allgood helps organizations and individuals who give a damn create real impact. As the founder of Allgood Strategies, Erin helps socially-conscious organizations with strategic planning, organizational development, and leadership coaching. Her services focus on catalyzing social change at the systems, organizational, and individual levels. Important Links and Resources: Listen to Erin's Podcast! https://www.allgoodstrategies.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinallgood/  https://www.instagram.com/allgoodstrategies/?hl=en  ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

In episode 75 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Danielle Marshall discuss Our meaning making brains and the stories we make up about each other Challenges that progressive organizations are having with the mismatch in expectations across generations Why a reflexive anti-leadership stance from front line staff misses much of the nuance and reality facing organization leaders   Guest Bio: Danielle is an inclusive leader focused on strengthening collaboration among teams, leaders, and stakeholders to foster problem-solving, create solutions, and improve culture. She finds her inspiration in leading systemic change work that promotes equity and inclusion.  Danielle founded Culture Principles in response to a persistent need to operationalize Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion metrics, centering REDI goals and creating accountability systems. She supports clients through her Mapping Equity Framework focused on Unearthing Knowledge, Elevating Strategy, and Transforming Sustainability. She centers her work around organizational assessment, racial equity learning intensives, and the development of racial equity action plans. Understanding that each organization arrives at this work from different perspectives, she utilizes assessment in building a customized strategy for each unique partner. Previously Danielle served as a non-profit leader for 20+ years and today works on strategy development that enables nonprofits to achieve equitable mission-driven results. Danielle holds a Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and draws on her background as an I/O psychologist in applying a racial equity lens to organizational policies, practices, and programs. She is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)/ Executive Coach (ACC). During her playtime, you can find Danielle traveling, knitting, and kayaking in all 50 states. Important Links and Resources: Building Resilient Organizations: Toward Joy and Durable Power in a Time of Crisis Paving a Better Way: What's Driving Progressive Organizations Apart and How to Win by Coming Together Ladder of Inference https://www.culture-principles.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/danimarshall/  ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

In episode 73 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and her guest, Cindy Wagman discuss: The impact social taboos around money have on fundraising Getting to know your donors as real people How to make your donors feel good about their giving   Guest Bio: Cindy Wagman is the President & CEO of The Good Partnership. She helps small nonprofits raise more money and reluctant fundraisers learn to love fundraising.   Important Links and Resources: https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/  https://cindywagman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thegoodpartnership/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindywagman/?originalSubdomain=ca   ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

Discover the secret behind thriving organizations and unlock the power of strategic planning with renowned expert Carol Hamilton. In this captivating episode, Carol, founder of Grace Social Sector Consulting and host of the Mission:Impact podcast, shares her profound insights on strategic planning in the nonprofit sector. From leveraging technology to incorporating DEI practices, learn the key strategies that will propel your organization towards achieving its goals effectively.Key highlights:Carol's inspiring journey in the non-profit sectorThe inception of Grace Social Sector Consulting and Mission:Impact podcastUnveiling the secrets of virtual strategic planningOptimal timing for strategic planning successExpectations and outcomes of strategic planning for organizationsCrafting a goal priority list for strategic impactEmbracing DEI in planning sessions for transformational changeThe undeniable importance of DEI in today's landscapeJoin us and gain valuable insights from Carol Hamilton as she unravels the strategic planning formula for organizational success. Don't miss this episode that will revolutionize your approach to planning and propel your organization towards new heights!Learn more and connect with Carol:https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/http://www.gracesocialsector.com/

Have you ever struggled with strategic planning? Do you find it challenging to bring people along in the process? In this episode of the Small Nonprofit Podcast, I talk with Carol Hamilton, Principal of Grace Social Sector Consulting, about the importance of strategic planning in today's changing world. Carol discusses how to involve all stakeholders in the process, what to do when things get off track, and how to integrate the plan into your day-to-day practices.Key Highlights: The benefits of conducting an intentional strategic planning process.How to identify the important stakeholders in your organization.The optimal ways to engage people in the planning process.How to manage conflict during the process.How to integrate the strategic plan into your day-to-day practices.Connect with Carol: Website: http://www.gracesocialsector.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/Our friends and sponsors at Keela asked me to put together a guide of fundraising tips I wished every small nonprofit knew. Go ahead and download the guide here: https://www.keela.co/consultant/the-good-partnership (and don't forget that Keela offers our listeners 40% off their first year's subscription).

In episode 66 of Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Katherine Turner discuss: The intersections between the fields of diversity, equity and inclusion and intercultural communications Some things to consider when working with a global group Moving folks from awareness to action Guest Bio: Katherine L. Turner, MPH (she/elle) is the founding President of Global Citizen, LLC consulting firm that strengthens inclusive leadership and effects organizational transformation and social impact by advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, public health, human rights, and global competence. As Adjunct Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, she teaches and mentors global leaders on leadership, global competence, and other topics. Katherine provides strategic leadership on global advisory committees, has founded and led boards of directors of nonprofit organizations, and won awards for excellence in leadership, teaching, public health, and advocacy. She is an internationally-recognized executive consultant, coach, thought leader, speaker, author, and change agent who has worked in English, French, and Dutch across all sectors in over 50 countries to deliver high-impact results for a better world. Important Links and Resources: What if Diversity Trainings are Doing More Harm Than Good? - NYT Opinion Are Workplace Diversity Programs Doing More Harm Than Good? - The Argument White Supremacy culture characteristics https://www.globalcitizenllc.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineturnergc/    Mission: Impact is brought to you by Grace Social Sector Consulting.  

In this episode, we're glad to have Carol Hamilton on the show! She's the Principal at Grace Social Sector Consulting and also a fellow podcast host for the Mission: Impact Podcast. She's a strategic thinker and works with organizations to envision their future strategy. Practical in her approach, she helps organizations think through who is key to creating their future, how to gather insights, imagine new possibilities, come to agreement on future goals and create an action plan. With more than 25 years of nonprofit experience, Carol trains frequently on leadership, strategy and innovation topics. She graduated from Swarthmore College and has her Masters in Organization Development from American University. We brought her on the show to hear her insights about strategic planning and how non-profits can make the most of it to reach their goals. Check out the show notes by visiting https://wowdigital.com/046 #digitalmarketing #strategicplanning #nonprofit

This episode is sponsored by my wonderful friends at Qgiv! I'll be holding a free webinar with them on July 21 - to go https://www.bit.ly/qgivandjulia and register for free! See you there!If you've got a Strategic Planning document on a shelf somewhere that was written after an enormous number of meetings but never cracked again, you are in good company. Many nonprofits spend time, resources, and precious bandwidth creating a Strategic Plan - never to look at it again. Yikes. In an ideal world, a Strategic Plan covers the why and how of your existence, and encompasses broad strategic goals and strategies that you want to accomplish in the near future. It defines what an organization should do within the next two to five years - and how to get there.But before your nonprofit ventures into the nonprofit strategic planning process, there are several considerations you need to take into account.Carol Hamilton is an organization effectiveness consultant who helps nonprofits become more strategic and innovative for greater mission impact. She facilitates strategic planning, helps organization's prepare for executive transitions and provides training.Carol trains frequently on leadership, strategy and innovation topics and is the host of the Mission: Impact podcast. She graduated from Swarthmore College and has her Masters in Organization Development from American University.Here are some of the topics we discussed:Common mistakes nonprofits make when making a strategic planHow to know if you have a successful strategic planWhat are some of the elements that go into a successful processHow long is the process and how often to revisitHow can we do strategic planning in uncertain times? How can we plan 3-5 years into the future? Connect with Carol:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/Grace Social Sector Consulting, LLCAbout Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements. Julia's online courses, webinars, and talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and raise more money online.Connect with Julia on other platforms:Instagram: www.instagram.com/juliacampbell77Twitter: www.twitter.com/juliacsocialLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/juliacampbellBlog: www.jcsocialmarketing.com/blogTake Julia's free nonprofit masterclass, ​3 Must-Have Elements of Social Medi

When you think of strategic planning, what comes to mind?Hours locked away in a conference room, working through scenarios and exercises that, in the end, will produce a document that feels ok at the time, but you know will rarely see the light of day once the session is complete? Or a valuable exercise that aligns your team, creates thrust for your organization, and builds an actionable plan to keep you on track for the short- and longer-term?There is often fear associated with strategic planning — a fear in investing time, energy, and money in an exercise that, for many, doesn't seem like it produces a great ROI and isn't helping you engage your stakeholders.  But here's the deal…  when done well, strategic planning is an invaluable tool for any nonprofit (in fact, organizations of all types) to help them reach their goals. Strategic planning aligns visions with budgets, builds an action plan, and helps reorient your mission around your stakeholders and their needs. My guest today is Carol Hamilton, the Principal at Grace Social Sector Consulting. She is absolutely great and her and her organization has a lot of invaluable tools and resources to keep nonprofits on track and help them weather the inevitable transitions every nonprofit experiences during its lifespan. Our conversation centered around how to build a great plan that helps you avoid falling into traps and what you can do to quickly get out of a trap if you do get caught in one. I think the best quote from the conversation was that “budgets are essentially a plan in numbers.” There is a lot of invaluable information on this episode and I hope you enjoy it. Here we go. Links: Grace Social Sector Consulting Podcast: Mission ImpactAsk: Have conversations with decision-makers. What are decision-making criteria? Use these as a screen for important decisions, get to good enough vs. perfect. 

Carol Hamilton is Principal at Grace Social Sector Consulting, LLC. Her organization helps nonprofit and association board, staff and key volunteers become more focused and aligned. Carol talks to us about mistakes organizations make in strategic planning. You can learn more about Carol's work and check out her Mission: Impact podcast at www.gracesocialsector.com. You can connect with her by email at info@gracesocialsector.com.

Carol Hamilton is an organization effectiveness consultant who helps nonprofits become more strategic and innovative for greater mission impact. She facilitates strategic planning, (online and in-person), helps organizations prepare for executive transitions, and provides training. A strategic thinker, Carol works with teams and organizations to envision and frame their future strategic direction. Practical in her approach, she helps organizations think through who is key to creating their future, how to gather insights from these stakeholders, consider the big picture, imagine new possibilities, come to an agreement on their future goals, and create an initial action plan to get started. She takes a human-centered and appreciative approach in her work. Carol has more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit and association sectors working with organizations with a range of missions. Carol trains frequently on leadership, strategy, and innovation topics and is the host of the Mission: Impact podcast. She graduated from Swarthmore College and has her Masters in Organization Development from American University. She is a nonprofit Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant and trained with BoardSource. She is also part of a consultant collective focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, All In Consulting.Where to Find Carol: www.gracesocialsector.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/baronessbree)