Podcasts about h2growth strategies llc

Vivien Hoexter is the Principal for H2Growth Strategies LLC and the author of Big Impact: Insights & Stories from America's Non-Profit Leaders. On today’s show, Vivien shares inspirational stories about nonprofits, what makes an amazing non-profit leader successful in their mission, and the steps it takes to really bring change and impact into an underserved sector in the community.    Key Takeaways: [4:40] Vivien interviewed 47 non-profit leaders for her book and shares the 7 principles she discovered. [6:30] Emotional intelligence and self-awareness are among the most important characteristics of a really successful leader. [8:45] These non-profit leaders have mentors throughout their professional and personal lives. [10:45] How do leaders find talented people to join their organization?  [15:30] Everyone wants to be able to work for and contribute to something of purpose and meaning.  [17:25] Vivien shares an example of CEO Richard Shadyac and how he built meaning and engagement for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  [21:10] Successful nonprofits were really clear about their goals and they only had one or two. [25:25] You have to come at the problem from many different angles. It’s often not just enough to be an advocate or to litigate.  In many cases, you have to change social norms. [34:00] It takes time to make sustainable change. [36:10] How do successful nonprofits manage their partnerships? [41:20] Disruption in the non-profit sector is actually not a very good thing. Vivien explains why.  [45:20] What is the most important thing Vivien tells millennials who want to join a nonprofit?  [51:00] If we really want to create an effect, nonprofits have to partner with businesses and government. [55:25] Professional development for non-profit staff is critical, yet it doesn’t happen enough.    Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast H2Growth Strategies Vivien Hoexter on LinkedIn Big Impact, by Vivien Hoexter and Linda C. Hartley Leon Botstein Tara Perry  Shael Polakow-Suransky Richard C. Shadyac Jr. Billy Shore Evan Wolfson

Vivien Hoexter and Linda C. Hartley, principals of H2Growth Strategies LLC, will discuss their new book, Big Impact:Insights & Stories from America’s Non-Profit Leaders. The book highlights nonprofit leaders from the U.S. and abroad who have found solutions to some of the world’s most vexing societal problems. Hoexter and Hartley will also share insights on how these change-makers are implementing solutions in their communities, the qualities these leaders possess, and lessons learned that maybe useful to emerging nonprofit leaders.   Call in live at (347) 884-8121. You don't need an account to listen, but, if you want to participate in an online chat, open a listener-only account at https://secure.blogtalkradio.com/register.aspx?type=listener to participate in a live chat. Visit Valeriefleonard.com. Archived episodes may be found at http://Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU, iTunes, Podcast Chart, Blubrry and Stitcher.

H2Growth Strategies LLC, founded by Linda C. Hartley and Vivien Hoexter, advises executive staff and board members to improve performance, build leadership, and increase revenues for sustainable growth and impact. Working with mission-driven clients, H2Growth leverages its expertise and talents to create a more enlightened world. Services include strategic and succession planning, board development, leadership and CSR training, executive coaching, fundraising and advocacy. Their recent book, Big Impact: Insights & Stories from America's Non-Profit Leaders, is the topic of today's ChangeMakers podcast. You can order the book online at www.http://h2growthstrategies.com/ Linda C. Hartley, Principal Hartley combines an MBA in management (NYU-Stern) with over 35 years experience working with boards and staff to achieve their strategic and financial goals. Through board building and development initiatives, she has helped U.S. and international organizations raise over $800 million. Vivien Hoexter, Principal Hoexter combines an MBA in marketing (Wharton-UPENN) with over 20 years experience working with nonprofits and foundations to develop strategic plans, refine strategies, market more effectively, and increase both contributed and earned revenues. She also coaches executives currently in leadership roles and/or transitioning to new ones.

Vivien Hoexter is co-founder and principal of H2Growth Strategies LLC, a professional services firm that advises executive staff and board members to improve performance, build leadership, and increase revenues for sustainable growth and impact. Working with mission-driven clients, H2Growth leverages its expertise and talents to create a more enlightened world. Services include strategic and succession planning, board development, leadership and CSR training, executive coaching, fundraising and advocacy. Prior to co‐founding H2Growth Strategies LLC, Vivien spent four years as sole proprietor of Hoexter Executive Consulting, offering a broad range of services to foundations and nonprofit organizations, including strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, talent acquisition and project management. Vivien works with nonprofits and foundations to develop and refine their strategies, market themselves more effectively and raise more money. She also coaches high-level executives currently in leadership roles and/or transitioning to new ones. Some of Vivien's current and past clients include American Geriatrics Society, Community Mainstreaming Associates, EngenderHealth, Heritage Management Organization, Mental HealthAssociation of New York City, New York City Opera, New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute, Pardes Institute, The ZAC Foundation, Workmen's Circle and Young Judaea. Here are a few examples of Vivien’s work in the past several years: Coached the CEO of a Long Island health-related nonprofit to articulate her vision for the organization more clearly, improve her presentation skills and work more smoothly with her Board of Directors. Facilitated EngenderHealth, a leading global women’s health organization, to create a new vision and rallying cry focused on its family planning roots. Developed a three-year business plan for the Workmen’s Circle to transform from a Jewish fraternal benefits organization to a cultural, progressive learning movement. Until June 2011, Vivien was Vice President for Marketing and Development at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She served as Chief Executive Officer of Gilda’s Club Worldwide from early 2006 to late 2008. Vivien and her team created a vision and strategic plan for the organization as a leader in the field of emotional and social support for people with cancer, their families, and friends. By implementing this plan, the organization increased its income by 55% from 2005 to 2006 and by 40% from 2006 to 2007. Vivien was a Vice President at AFS‐USA, Inc., the leading high school student exchange organization, from 1998 to 2006. From 1993 to 1998, she was Director of Development at The Hunger Project. Vivien has also worked as a product manager at CPC International, Inc., a Fortune 100 multinational, and as an assistant buyer at Lord & Taylor. Vivien graduated magna cum laude with a BA in History from Yale University and has an MBA in Marketing from the Wharton School. She lives in New York City with her husband and is an active volunteer with the Yale Alumni Nonprofit Alliance.