Podcasts about nonprofit innovation

John Mills is the Co-Founder and CEO of Watch Duty, the leading app for real-time wildfire alerts in the U.S.In this episode of Inevitable, John shares how Watch Duty became a vital public safety tool—rising to #1 in the App Store during the recent Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Watch Duty delivers live updates on fire spread, evacuations, and recovery efforts. While historically funded by donations and memberships, the platform now also offers a pro version for first responders, utilities, and emergency managers.John discusses his vision for building a mission-driven tech company that serves the public while scaling to meet growing demand in an increasingly wildfire-prone world.In this episode, we cover: [4:00] Introduction to Watch Duty [07:39] Gaining trust and overcoming initial resistance from fire departments[09:06] How first responders are using Watch Duty [09:57] Inside the “war room” during the Palisades Fire response[13:24] How Watch Duty reporters gather and vet real-time radio traffic[17:28] Nuance and restraint in sharing emergency information [20:50] The origin story of Watch Duty [21:11] John's journey from Silicon Valley to off-grid life and nonprofit founder[36:44] Operating as a nonprofit and scaling into new disaster zones[52:58] Why private innovation is outpacing government tech [57:22] Advice for founders building in disaster response and recovery [01:00:12] Final thoughts on mission, trust, and what's next for Watch DutyEpisode recorded on March 12, 2025 (Published on April 3, 2025) Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I'm joined by Sharon Lee, a nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience. With the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Sharon challenges outdated industry practices and embraces innovative strategies to increase engagement and funding. Topics We Cover:How Sharon's unexpected career shift led her to nonprofit workThe importance of questioning outdated practices in nonprofit organizationsInnovative fundraising strategies that move beyond traditional methodsThe power of storytelling and advocacy in driving systemic changeOvercoming resistance when introducing new ideas in nonprofitsSustainable community projects and how they empower local populationsServant leadership and its role in creating lasting impactThe future of nonprofit leadership and the importance of ongoing developmentTo Learn More and Connect with Sharon:CPFF.caInfo@CPFF.caSharon Lee on LinkedInSupport the show

In this episode of Purpose and Profit Podcast, your co-hosts Dave Raley and Carly Berna are joined by Leah Kral, a consultant, public speaker, and author of the book, Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results. Beginning with the concept of “Nonprofit Innovation,” Leah dives into what innovation can look like for nonprofits, how it isn't just a for-profit tactic for success, and how innovation comes in all shapes and sizes – from major social changes that affect entire people groups, to smaller, systematic changes that streamline inter-organizational processes.  Leah moves on to talk about how innovation, as a concept, can seem promising, and yet the application can often appear daunting to organizations who may not know where to start. This, Leah explains, is where the ‘how' of innovation comes in.  Offering for-profit examples that can be thoughtfully applied to the nonprofit sector, Leah presents some practical ways that organizations can break through the barriers that often lead to stagnated efforts at innovation and growth. Also along the way, you'll get to hear about: How speaking with your customers or audience can significantly help your organization move the innovation needle forward Creating a culture of psychological safety, i.e. that ‘safe space' to be able to share honest feedback and express new ideas Asking the right questions, using imagination, and employing experimentation that will help your organization adapt and grow Learn more about Leah Kral by visiting:  Leah's website Leah's email newsletter Leah's LinkedIn page Season Five of the Purpose & Profit Podcast is brought to you by: VIRTUOUS Virtuous is a software company committed to helping nonprofits grow generosity. Virtuous believes that generosity has the power to create profound change in the world and in the heart of the giver. With that in mind, it's their mission to move the needle on global generosity by helping nonprofits better connect with and inspire their givers. Learn more about Virtuous at virtuous.org and download your free Nonprofit CRM Checklist at virtuous.org/checklist.  FAITHSEARCH PARTNERS FaithSearch Partners is an executive search firm for faith-based organizations, dedicated to providing lasting solutions and championing faith-driven leaders. Their mission is to serve their clients and empower them with the right people at the right time to help drive their unique mission of ministry forward. Learn more about FaithSearch Partners at https://faithsearchpartners.com/. IMAGO CONSULTING Imago Consulting is an advisory firm that helps nonprofits and businesses grow through innovation. Innovation is the lifeblood of any growing organization. Imago publishes a weekly trends report called The Wave Report – learn more at imago.consulting and subscribe at imago.consulting/wavereport. Special thanks to editor and sound engineer Barry R. Hill and producer Abigail Morse.

James Harrington, CEO of the Ugandan Water Project, returns to share his groundbreaking approach to nonprofit leadership. Unlike many traditional charitable organizations, James has successfully infused his operation with the discipline and metrics-driven strategies of the business world. The result? A nonprofit that doesn't just dream of making an impact but delivers it consistently, efficiently, and transparently. James outlines his unique vision of treating donors like investors, focusing on both the urgency of the mission and the measurable outcomes that ensure every dollar is maximized. James emphasizes a powerful truth: the global water crisis is not an insurmountable challenge; it is a solvable problem. By running the Ugandan Water Project with a results-oriented approach, he and his team have crossed significant milestones, from providing clean water to over 600,000 people to maintaining an impressive 99.7% uptime on water systems. In this episode, you'll discover how a data-driven and business-like mindset can revolutionize charitable work and why the world needs more nonprofits committed to sustainable, actionable change. Key Takeaways: Business-Driven Nonprofit Strategy: Treating the nonprofit like a business has increased transparency, urgency, and efficiency, earning the trust and respect of donors. A Solvable Crisis: The global water crisis isn't just a challenge; it's an opportunity for tangible, measurable impact. Targeted investments can restore wells and bring life-changing clean water to communities. Data and Metrics for Accountability: The Ugandan Water Project is committed to data-driven operations, from tracking the number of people impacted to measuring response times and system uptime, ensuring every initiative is effective and impactful. Performance-Based Funding Innovation: Ugandan Water Project has adopted performance-based models where they report on outcomes and are compensated based on success, proving their commitment to delivering real results. Empowering Local Communities: With a staff of 50 Ugandan professionals, the project thrives on local expertise and cultural sensitivity, ensuring that solutions are sustainable and community-driven. Efficient and Impactful Giving: Contributions of just $18-$20 can provide clean water for one person, and $2,000 can restore a well for an entire community, demonstrating that impactful change is within reach for anyone who wants to get involved. Solving Problems for Good: The Ugandan Water Project isn't just about installing wells; it's about maintaining them, partnering with communities, and creating lasting change that extends well beyond a one-time intervention.   CONNECT WITH JAMES Make clean water possible for others: https://ugandanwaterproject.com/mastermind/ (Matching gift available through November 30, 2024) Ugandan Water Project: https://ugandanwaterproject.com/  CONNECT WITH LISA Take the "Reimagine You" Quiz:  https://lisamcguire.com/quiz/ Learn which of the four styles will put you on the path to your next steps.  Next Steps to the New You: Manifest Your Next Level Life: https://lisamcguire.com/next-steps-to-the-new-you   Join the  So Much More Newsletter:  https://www.thediyframework.com/so-much-more-subscribe Lisa's writing a book. Join the waitlist: https://lisamcguire.com/book-waitlist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlisamcguire/  Website: https://lisamcguire.com     

The problems surrounding poverty are wicked and complicated. Pat answers and short term solutions are never going to get us where God is calling us to be. The challenge is that nonprofits often experience constraints (either real or perceived) that keep them from innovating better approaches to meeting peoples needs. We're joined today by Abe Wright and Greg Bixler who are the co-founders of Design Outreach. As an organization that not only values innovation but actively invests and rallies donors towards research and development, they've been able to provide significant upgrades to common problems in WASH and medical care. The communities that we partner with deserve better and Abe and Greg provide us with helpful insight and direction as we iterate and innovate. Podcast Sponsor The Resilient Communities Center helps you become all God intended for you to be through training and coaching within a community. Check Out All The Offerings from the Resilient Communities Center Resources and Links from the show Design Outreach Online When Global Ministries Merge on Think Global, Do Justice (A Conversation with the Leadership from Water For Good) Conversation Notes The necessity of transforming what it means to be a humanitarian organization and the ways in which we operate 40% of water pumps are no longer in function and we need to improve that The need for collaboration and working with government partners Understanding research and development as practical problem solving Comparing the efficacy of LifePump with other water pumps or water solutions. The importance of both access to water and the durability of water pumps. Wrapping your donors into the work of innovation even as some solutions don't pan out Additional innovations in hygiene and medical care     Theme music Kirk Osamayo. Free Music Archive, CC BY License

What if the secret to uplifting communities lay in a simple game of golf? Join us in a captivating conversation with Chandler Russ, the trailblazing founder of the Sunflower Golf Foundation. Chandler's journey from a career at UPS to launching a nonprofit inspired by his grandmother's legacy is nothing short of remarkable. Discover how he has turned the sport of golf into a powerful catalyst for community positivity and nonprofit support, raising over $80,000 and engaging 90 golfers per tournament in just one year. Chandler shares candid insights into the entrepreneurial spirit within the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and the liberating mindset of accepting 80% as "good enough."Our discussion takes a deeper look into the heart of building strong relationships in business. We explore frameworks like Corner 4 relationships, which advocate for brutal honesty and mutual care to foster a collaborative environment in startup teams. Whether working with family or trusted friends, Chandler and I underscore the significance of shared values and a clear mission to guide the team like a sailboat. As we wrap up, we reflect on the profound impact of kindness in everyday interactions, offering listeners an uplifting message to carry forward. Chandler's story is a compelling reminder of the positive influence we can have through kindness and collaboration.

Meet Heather. She's the powerhouse behind Pause for Change and co-creator of The Possibility Project. She's here to share her PAUSE Framework, a proven method for creating real, lasting change. This framework helps nonprofits co-create innovative solutions that truly serve their communities

Meet Amy, Nelvin, Erin + Brooke. Are you looking for insights on future-proofing your organization against the ever-evolving landscape of challenges and opportunities in the sector? They've got you covered in this Responsive Nonprofit Summit Replay. From embracing failure to building resilient teams and fostering innovation, discover actionable approaches to ensure your nonprofit remains agile, sustainable, and impactful in the face of uncertainty.

Nonprofit innovation goes beyond simply adopting new technology or chasing trends; it's about integrating a disciplined strategy across your organization. So, why should nonprofits embrace innovation as a strategic discipline, and how can this approach increase nonprofit impact? Discover why nonprofit innovation as a disciplined approach is crucial for driving impact and growth with Stewart Severino from The Navigators! Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission. See the full transcript and show notes: www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-innovation-as-a-discipline Learn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/ Nonprofit Pulse is brought to you by Anedot: Anedot helps organizations save time and money with powerful giving tools. With an easy-to-use platform, no monthly fees, and award-winning service, Anedot makes it easy for organizations of all sizes to receive donations online and grow their base. Anedot is trusted by more than 30,000 nonprofits, churches, ministries, campaigns, and universities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Anedot

In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of AI and technology in the nonprofit sector with Jacek Siadkowsk, co-founder and CEO of Tech to the Rescue.Our discussion explores how tech innovations are revolutionizing nonprofit operations, from enhancing efficiency and service delivery to driving social good through scalable solutions. Jacek's journey from running a digital agency to spearheading a global movement offers valuable insights into the mission and impact of Tech to the Rescue.The episode kicks off with an exploration of how AI and automation are making significant strides in the nonprofit sector. Jacek highlights the role of Tech to the Rescue in bridging the gap between tech companies and nonprofits by facilitating pro bono collaborations.These partnerships enable nonprofits to leverage advanced technologies to solve real-world problems, thereby amplifying their impact. The conversation underscores the critical role of AI in enhancing efficiency, fundraising, and service delivery for nonprofits, while also addressing the challenges of ensuring accurate and reliable AI applications.A fascinating case study discussed in the episode is Bikara Udara's voter empowerment platform in Indonesia. This innovative tool is changing the political landscape by helping citizens elect candidates prioritising quality of life. The broader implications of such technology extend to various social issues like health, climate, and education.Jacek also highlights exciting partnerships with tech giants like Google.org and AWS, which are propelling the AI for Changemakers program to support nonprofits globally. Jacek's ambitious plans for Tech to the Rescue include facilitating tech services worth $1 billion by 2030 and popularizing the culture of tech for good.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in harnessing technology to drive social good. From the transformative role of AI and automation in nonprofits to the ethical considerations of responsible AI development, the discussion offers valuable insights and inspiration. More on JacekJacek on LinkedInTTTR WebsiteResources mentionedVerner VogelsThanks for listening to Digitally Curious. Pre-order the book that showcases these episodes at digitallycurious.ai/pre-orderYour Host is Actionable Futurist® Andrew GrillFor more on Andrew - what he speaks about and recent talks, please visit ActionableFuturist.com Andrew's Social ChannelsAndrew on LinkedIn@AndrewGrill on Twitter @Andrew.Grill on InstagramKeynote speeches herePre-order Andrew's upcoming book - Digitally Curious

  How can small-to-medium nonprofits leverage the power of generative AI to enhance their operations and outreach? This is the question at the heart of our conversation today with Tammy Hammond, Chief Product Officer at Bloomerang, on The Tech Talks Daily Podcast. In this episode, Tammy delves into the untapped potential of generative AI for nonprofits, highlighting its ability to save time and create compelling content. Unlike traditional AI, which relies on known data sets to find insights, generative AI is transformational in storytelling and message conveyance. Tammy shares her optimism about this technology, especially for nonprofits with limited resources, explaining how it can significantly reduce the time required for tasks such as grant writing and content editing. She emphasizes the importance of introducing generative AI in an approachable way to alleviate apprehensions and maximize its benefits. We explore the intersection of AI with donor and volunteer management, discussing how Bloomerang is embedding generative AI into their platform to simplify user experience and lower the learning curve. Tammy outlines key areas of focus, including email and content generation, personalized donor journeys, and video creation, combining generative AI with predictive AI to enable highly personalized donor experiences. Tammy also addresses the challenges nonprofits face in adopting new technologies, particularly concerns about data privacy and ethics. She shares insights on how Bloomerang is working to embed AI into existing workflows to create an AI-empowered experience, with a focus on user-friendly design and structured prompts. Tune in to learn more about the future opportunities for generative AI in the nonprofit sector, including content repurposing, personalized learning resources, and generating ideas for events and campaigns. As we look ahead to upcoming product launches and developments, Tammy provides a glimpse into how these innovations will continue to evolve and support the nonprofit community. What do you think about the potential of generative AI in the nonprofit sector? Share your insights and join the conversation! Learn more about the AI content assistant release      

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Some would say the most successful nonprofits are those that innovate. By pursuing creativity and embracing new approaches, nonprofits can maximize their impact and address complex issues more efficiently. However, turning innovative ideas into action is not an easy task. So what strategies can nonprofits employ to effectively transform their ideas into action? Learn how nonprofit innovation can drive impactful social change from our conversation with Leah Kral from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University! Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission. See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-innovation-for-social-change Learn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/ Nonprofit Pulse is brought to you by Anedot: Anedot helps organizations save time and money with powerful giving tools. With an easy-to-use platform, no monthly fees, and award-winning service, Anedot makes it easy for organizations of all sizes to receive donations online and grow their base. Anedot is trusted by more than 30,000 nonprofits, churches, ministries, campaigns, and universities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Anedot

Meet Seth. For more than thirty years, he has made it his mission to inspire, innovate, and challenge audiences to level up, and we're so honored he is back in our house today to do just that. He's a prolific author, an entrepreneur and perhaps most of all, a teacher. This conversation is full over surprises from canoeing

Meet Rick. He's the President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The hospital's success is rooted in a journey marked by innovation and philanthropy. The fabric of humanity is woven with stories of resilience and one place that's abundantly clear within the walls of St. Jude. Rick guides us through the poignant stories of families who, in the face of adversity, have found strength and hope. Today's episode is all about community and collective generosity. We couldn't ask for a better topic for the 500th episode of the We Are For Good podcast. Tune in for a conversation that'll leave you asking, “If not us, then who?"

“Your leadership might be a burn victim of failed innovation, which is: we want to say that we're for innovation, but we want 99 percent of all of the things that we try to work at 10, 000%. And that's just not how it works.” - Mark MillerInnovation is a big buzzword in the nonprofit space right now. But it doesn't have just to be a buzzword. While the word feels new and trendy, the act of innovation has always been what drives the industry forward. And any organization can be at the forefront of that drive into the future if they're intentional about it.Over the past seven episodes of Future Nonprofit, we have brought you various stories of innovative nonprofits and organizations and learned from their paths, but in this episode, we're going to slow things down and go right to the basics.Mark Miller, producer and co-founder of Historic joins host Ted Vaughn to break down five of the biggest trends in the nonprofit space and gives you practical tips on how to move with those trends.Trends1 - Taking Bigger Risks Through Structured Testing (1:29)2 - Branded Monthly Giving Programs (6:02)3 - Taking Gen Z Seriously (10:03)4 - Leveraging Your Brand to Diversify Revenue (13:25)5 - Workers Leaving the Nonprofit Sector (17:31)LinksHistoric AgencyCulture Built My BrandMore Insights

Nalini Saligram, Ph.D, is the Founder & CEO of Arogya World, a global health non-profit committed to changing the course of chronic disease. She is an Ashoka Fellow. Under Nalini's leadership, Arogya World designs and implements scalable, science-based diabetes prevention programs in Indian schools, workplaces, and the community. As a tireless advocate for NCD prevention, Nalini leverages public-private partnerships and global platforms to improve the world we live in. Arogya World has made three Clinton Global Initiative Commitments (one in 2011, and two in 2013), a United Nations Every Woman Every Child Commitment (2014), was active with MIT's SOLVE effort (2017), and was named a finalist for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation (2014).  Her story and that of Arogya World has also been highlighted in a book – The Healthcare Gamechangers.  In 2021, on her watch, Arogya World was chosen to be part of the Google AI for Social Good effort. Nalini has lived and worked in many parts of the world, including Merck in Philadelphia, Merial in Atlanta, Glaxo Wellcome in London, and Hill & Knowlton in Hong Kong.

Despite its tiny size and shortage of natural resources, or in fact, as a result of it, Israel has become a widely-recognized leader in the usage of solar power and water use. Rooftops across Israel feature solar-powered water heaters, and Israel boasts that 90 percent of its water is recycled, four times higher than any other country in the world. According to the famous proverb, necessity is the mother of invention, and so Israel – with little rainfall – must make maximal use of its limited natural resources. And while Israel has done exactly that, the Jewish State has taken it a step further, taking its know-how and technical skills, and actively helping to share that knowledge with other countries around the world. Enter Innovation: Africa. For the last 15 years, the Israeli nonprofit has helped deliver access to light and clean water to millions of people across Africa, also showing the true face of Israel in the process. In this week's podcast, we sit down with Michal Smith. Michal is the Director of Communications at Innovation: Africa. Welcome to The Honest Report podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehonestreport/message

Unleash the secrets to making your nonprofit thrive without sacrificing your team's well-being with our guest, Tucker Wannamaker's groundbreaking approach. In this episode, you'll discover:   Insider tips to combat the scarcity mindset and unlock the full potential of your team members A revolutionary method to create a prosperous nonprofit through co-creation, transparency, and a strengths-based approach The power of implementing rhythms of learning to propel your nonprofit towards success   Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/how-to-use-co-creation-to-build-a-prosperous-nonprofit/ Connect with 100 Degrees Consulting: https://www.instagram.com/100degreesconsulting/ Connect with Stephanie: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.skry/ Grab your freebie: www.100degreesconsulting.com/cash   Connect with Tucker: https://www.instagram.com/tuckerwanna/ Connect with Thrive Impact: https://www.instagram.com/thriveimpactorg/  

Learn about the importance of nonprofit innovation, how nonprofits can begin to innovate, and more from our conversation with Nathan Hill of NextAfter! Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission. See the full transcript and show notes: www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-innovation Learn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com Nonprofit Pulse is brought to you by Anedot: Anedot helps organizations save time and money with powerful giving tools. With an easy-to-use platform, no monthly fees, and award-winning service, Anedot makes it easy for organizations of all sizes to receive donations online and grow their base. Anedot is trusted by more than 25,000 nonprofits, churches, ministries, campaigns, and universities.

Meet Scott. This nightclub promoter turned nonprofit founder won't stop until all people have access to clean water. In 16 years, charity: water has funded over 111,000 water projects in 29 countries bringing water to more than 15 million people. With a focus on innovation, Scott leads charity: water with optimism and a can-do-attitude. You won't want to miss this conversation that's a pep-talk for anyone making a difference - wherever you are in the world

Donna Oklak, founder of the Meridian Foundation, and Jonathan Haag, vice president of innovation at CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions, give their perspectives on what it takes to be innovative in the nonprofit sector. Get the latest Not-for-Profit News at CharitableAdvisors.com https://charitableadvisors.com/

In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I talk to Michelle Flores Vryn, the Chief Development Officer of OneStar. She has worked in almost every area of development: major gifts, institutional giving, membership, capital campaigns, consulting, special events, and annual giving. Before joining OneStar as the Chief Development Officer, she worked in international fundraising, led the communications and development team at a nature center in Houston and, as a board member,  helped launch Exploration Green—a 200-acre green space for conservation, recreation, and flood detention in Greater Houston.Michelle is passionate about mentoring Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) nonprofit professionals and creating better workplace cultures where they can thrive. She helped form the inaugural Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee for EarthShare of Texas and is active on committees with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Global and the Donor Participation Project. The topics we cover:What innovation means in the nonprofit spaceIdeas are cheap; execution is costly. The need for emphasis on idea execution, not just idea generation, and how to encourage nonprofits to implement ideas.How gamification, badges, and incentives could promote friendly competition and impact of nonprofitsBetter to try and fail than not try at all. How to get nonprofits more comfortable around risk and recognize that failure is part of success.Creating psychologically safe teams in the nonprofit world.How to measure success of an idea and the indicators that tell whether an idea is a success or failureWhen to seek external advice and why nonprofits need to listen more to internal staff over external advisors and consultantsTo learn more and connect with Michele Flores Vryn:Michelle Flores Vryn LinkedInResources mentioned:How to Measure Anything: Finding the Value of Intangibles in Business, by Douglas W. Hubbard - https://www.amazon.ca/How-Measure-Anything-Intangibles-Business/dp/1118539273If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, or your preferred podcast player. Thank you kindly!

OverviewMeet Paul. After spending decades as a fundraiser, attorney, entrepreneur, and passionate trailblazer, Paul understood that today's nonprofit environment required innovation and new thinking. So, High Impact Nonprofit Advisors was born and continues to push the bounds on building cultures of innovation that not only deliver but anticipate the 21st-century donor's needs

Esperança (es‧pe‧ran‧sah), the Portuguese word for hope, resonates in everything we do.We are more than doctors, donors, volunteers. We are activists, community members, and global citizens. We are connected to our work because we are there, on the ground, letting the people tell us what they need.Our Mission: to improve health and provide hope through disease prevention, education and treatment for every life we touch.Our Vision: health equity for everyone.Jeri is a seasoned nonprofit executive with over 25 years of experience in local and national organizations. In 2017 she began her role as the first female President & CEO of Esperança, a 52 year-old Phoenix-based organization dedicated to providing health education to the Arizona's most at-risk populations while coordinating volunteer surgical brigades and community development projects for communities in Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, Mozambique, Nicaragua and Peru. A journey through breast cancer left Jeri feeling more connected to our vision of health equity for everyone. Outside of Esperança, Jeri inspires hope in the Valley by serving as a board member for the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Love & Light Ministries, and as a long-time mentor to an at-risk teen with New Pathways for Youth. Jeri also teaches ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, sharing her expertise in subjects like High Impact Leadership and Becoming a Person of Influence. Most recently, Jeri was named the 2020 Arizona Business Angels Nonprofit Executive of the Year by AZ Big Media and was selected for the 2022 Virginia G. Piper Fellowship. Esperança socials:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esperancainc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/esperanca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetransformlives/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Esperanca_Inc Jeri socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeriroyce/----As always, we are here to help. Reach out or book a meeting with us * https://calendly.com/d/cmj-s3j-ghj/meet-with-leila-sean * WHAT IS PHILANTHROPY UNITED? We are an agency designed to help nonprofits thrive through digital strategy and amazing events. We help grow your donor base, digital reach and event fundraising by utilizing our tried & tested methods. Your digital presence and the quality of your events matters now more than ever. With over ten years of nonprofit fundraising experience, we've figured out what results in donor excitement, loyalty, and engagement.We love to share the unique impact stories of nonprofits around the world in hopes that it brings in new donors, recurring donors, and spreads their mission. If you'd like to be featured on our podcast, please book here * https://calendly.com/psbrands/philanthropy-united-podcast-interview * For more information, visit our website: www.philanthropyunited.com or follow us on Instagram @philanthropyunited All content is recorded in our studio in Old Town, Scottsdale www.personalizedsolu.com/psstudios

Join Jon and Becky and special guest, Mallory Erickson, for this special #AMA (Ask Me Anything) style convo on Friday's episode covering the much debated topic: The Nonprofit Overhead Myth. We're covering historical narratives, power dynamics, how to work with leaders who stymie innovation, how to begin socializing this convo with funders, and how to move from inspiration to action. Join our #AMA convos! Drop us an email, DM or (best option

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to innovate, giving constituents redundant experiences year after year. Cloud technology has emerged as an efficient tool to help these organizations scale and build an agile solution. In this episode, Merkle's Nonprofit lead, Jane Portman, and Amazon Web Services' (AWS) Alex Hart join Jose to talk about key areas of transformation and key use cases for how the cloud can help. Resources: Merkle AWS Partnership (https://go.merkleinc.com/l/579173/2022-04-19/f6x9rp) 2022 Customer Experience Imperatives (https://go.merkleinc.com/l/579173/2022-04-19/f6x9rh)

Join me this week as I speak with a nonprofit and entrepreneurial trend setter. Kristen Faith is a nonprofit thought leader and the Founder and Former CEO of Break The Silence Against Domestic Violence, one of the most successful domestic violence brands on the Internet. Kristen redefined the nonprofit industry after creating sustainable fundraising methods and marketing strategies to reach a vast donor network online before and during the pandemic. Kristen's influence on domestic violence advocacy helped millions of men and women leave abusive relationships. She's been featured on Yahoo!, HuffPost, Glamour, ESPN, Money, Bustle, and dozens of other media outlets as an expert in social justice advocacy. Contact her: hello@kristenfaith.com www.kristinfaith.com https://linktr.ee/iamKristenfaith --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Betty Mohlenbrock, winner of the prestigious Peter Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation and Congressional Medal of Honor Society "Community Service Hero" Award, discusses her passion and legacy of shining a light on the power of reading aloud to children. Mohlenbrock talks about the founding of her newest venture: Reading Legacies.

Today, we're talking in paradoxes: The secret to transparency, why nonprofits are twice the businesses that for-profits are, and the reason nonprofits need to choose donors carefully—instead of the other way around.And to help shed light on these opposite viewpoints, we've got Melissa Vine in the house! Melissa is an entrepreneur, licensed mental health counselor, JD candidate, and nonprofit ED at Beacon of Life—basically, a changemaker in every sector!I've long evangelized for nonprofit innovation and transparency—if you've listened to this podcast or read my LinkedIn, I probably sound like a broken record! But this message bears repeating because it's central to the growth of our sector... which means that these topics are the key to infinite nonprofit impact.Melissa shows that these principles aren't all talk—in her first year as ED of Beacon of Life, she overhauled policies and programming, reduced investment in low-ROI efforts, and nearly doubled donations. And then she put that money back into her team in the form of raised compensation, advanced training, and increased diversity. The result? Donors who know what their donations fund, a strategic, radically transparent team, and clients who've been impacted in significantly expanded ways.Listen in as Melissa and I discuss method and mindset and turning ideas into action.

Outdated and inaccurate ideas that emphasize men as the primary philanthropists in the household have led many nonprofits to largely ignore women in their fundraising strategies. In today's podcast episode, we'll explore why women are such an important force in philanthropy today, the reasons they give, what women expect in return from the organizations they support, and how your nonprofit can boost donor retention by engaging women to become long-term partners in advancing your mission. Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners: http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional IPM Resources IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library: https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources Michele Rebeor has been a development and nonprofit profit professional for nearly 30 years. Offering a niche expertise in women-focused strategies, she's been studying women-focused philanthropy research trends and behaviors for the last 15 years, and is a frequent conference workshop presenter on this topic. Much of the data referenced by Michele in this episode comes from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. https://philanthropy.iupui.edu/institutes/womens-philanthropy-institute/index.html Linda "Mac" Perlich is CEO and Publisher at ON Media, and Founder of Act One, a nonprofit organization that provides meaningful arts experiences that enhance the academic and creative potential of children and families in Arizona. A lifelong philanthropist, Mac's two greatest passions in the nonprofit world are education and the arts. https://act1az.org/ Trish Stark is Managing Director for First Western Trust, a boutique private bank and wealth management firm that focuses on working with women in the financial arena. Since college, she's actively worked to support many organizations in the nonprofit sector, including Phoenix Children's Hospital, Arizona State University, ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, and Arizona Community Foundation. https://lodestar.asu.edu/

Bill Bartholomew welcomes United Way of Rhode Island President/CEO Cortney Nicolato, Social Enterprise Greenhouse Senior Manager for Strategic Initiatives Constance Ferber,  Destenie Vital of What Cheer Flower Farm and Brent Runyon of Providence Preservation Society to discuss the 2021 Nonprofit Innovation Lab Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bartholomewtown?fan_landing=true)

Sarah Lee is Chief Operating Officer at New Story, an innovative, growth-focused organization that behaves more like a Silicon Valley start-up than a traditional nonprofit. New Story is on a mission to solve the global homelessness crisis by creating solutions that are cheaper to develop, higher quality than traditional housing options, and able to get into market faster than typical solutions. In our conversation we talked about innovation and growth in the nonprofit sector, and how New Story is charging forward to change the way organizations address complex global challenges more effectively. Highlights from our conversation are:  Believing that nonprofit organizations should be held to higher (not lower) standards of effectiveness.How a 100% donation model and key investment partners help them achieve greater impact.The role that talent plays in their ability to deliver effective solutions and to grow and scale their impact.The need to balance advances in technology and innovation with mission delivery, and how organizations should think about that balance. The value of long-term thinking and how that changes the strategic approach for an organization. The importance of hiring people who embrace a "founder" mindset, and how that changes the way an organization operates. 

Sarah Lee is Chief Operating Officer at New Story, an innovative, growth-focused organization that behaves more like a Silicon Valley start-up than a traditional nonprofit. New Story is on a mission to solve the global homelessness crisis by creating solutions that are cheaper to develop, higher quality than traditional housing options, and able to get into market faster than typical solutions. In our conversation we talked about innovation and growth in the nonprofit sector, and how New Story is charging forward to change the way organizations address complex global challenges more effectively. Highlights from our conversation are:  Believing that nonprofit organizations should be held to higher (not lower) standards of effectiveness.How a 100% donation model and key investment partners help them achieve greater impact.The role that talent plays in their ability to deliver effective solutions and to grow and scale their impact.The need to balance advances in technology and innovation with mission delivery, and how organizations should think about that balance. The value of long-term thinking and how that changes the strategic approach for an organization. The importance of hiring people who embrace a "founder" mindset, and how that changes the way an organization operates. 

Melanie Evans is the Interim Director of the Dudley Observatory in Schenectady NY she from a long career in the more terrestrial and aquatic world of zoos and aquariums, and is very excited to expand her enthusiasm for science to beyond our atmosphere. Melanie has more than 15 years experience in non-profit management focusing on guest relations, adult and youth volunteer engagement and informal educational programming. Ms. Evans has a Bachelor of Science from University of Manitoba, a professional certificate in Nonprofit Management from Arizona State University’s Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation and a certificate in Positive Youth Development from the University of Arizona. In this segment of Reclaiming History Lovonia Mallory talks to Melanie Evans about the women computers who charted the sky's of Dudley as human computers.

Dr. Lakeya Cherry, DSW, MSSW is the Chief Executive Officer of The Network for Social Work Management, an international membership organization dedicated to strengthening leadership in health and human services. Under her leadership, the Network has grown globally and introduced new, innovative programming that meets the needs of social work and human services leaders everywhere. At her previous position with 2U, Inc., a technology company partnering with prestigious universities to place degree programs online, she was a Senior Regional Field Manager for the University of Southern California School of Social Work's online Master of Social Work program. Dr. Cherry was in charge of spearheading national partnerships and managing field education agency development initiatives. She has also held a variety of direct service positions in the nonprofit sector and volunteers during her free time. Dr. Cherry currently serves on the board for the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP). She earned her Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Legal Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Dr. Cherry earned her Doctorate in Social Work from the USC .Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. Her capstone project, “Changemakers of Color: A Model for Racial Equity in the Nonprofit Sector” focuses on addressing the racial leadership gap in the nonprofit sector. Dr. Cherry holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from the National Human Services Assembly in collaboration with The Fund-Raising School at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University, the Executive Education Program at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, and ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation. She is also a StartingBloc Fellow, #IamRemarkable Facilitator, and Certified Dare to Lead Facilitator. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kelsunn-on-the-air/support

Season 1 : Episode 16Innovative and insightful, Felina Martin, executive director of the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE), is our guest on Risky Benefits this week. Press play and listen to Rick and Felina talk about the collaborative opportunities INIE manages for nonprofits like endorsed employee benefit services, nonprofit mixers for board recruitment, and so much more.To listen and subscribe to more episodes, visit our website: fbmc.com/podcast.

Learn more about the ASCPA Not-for-Profit Conference at www.ascpa.com/npc20.Join the ASCPA's Connect CommunityThis podcast will cover the following topics:Form 990Strategic PlanningCOVID-19 UpdatesOutsourcingRating OrganizationsConference PreviewBenefit of Attending the ASCPA Not-for-Profit ConferenceOther Resources for NonprofitsConnect With Your ColleaguesPlease note: After the recording, the conference was moved to a three-day all virtual conference and some of the sessions mentioned may have changed.Learn More About Our Guest:Lisa B. Lumbard, CPA, CGFM, has been serving not-for-profit organizations for over 35 years with 25 of those years as the head of Lumbard & Associates, PLLC auditing firm and currently as a not-for-profit consultant and leadership trainer.  She received the Executive Leadership Certification from the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation and serves on multiple boards and committees including the Arizona State Board of Accountancy, Arizona Society of CPAs, Valleywise Health and the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits.  Lisa is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and passionate about the importance and success of not-for-profit organizations.

In this episode, Jen and Taylor sat down with Morgan Berman, CEO, and founder of Milkcrate. The three ladies talked about:The story of Milkcrate and Morgan's tips for female leaders in the nonprofit sectorHow to innovate in the nonprofit industryHow to streamline operations and programs with mobile tools like appsTo learn more about Milkcrate, visit their website: https://milkcrate.tech/

Organizations serving the public during the crisis of COVID-19 are facing their own challenges. Myriad nonprofits — from front-line service providers to museums and performing arts organizations — are feeling the impact of the pandemic in everything from revenues to volunteerism. Robert Ashcraft, executive director of the Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation at ASU, talks about the challenges, creativity and collaboration he’s seeing in nonprofits across the country, including the innovative use of farm animals on Zoom calls.

Organizations serving the public during the crisis of COVID-19 are facing their own challenges. Myriad nonprofits — from front-line service providers to museums and performing arts organizations — are feeling the impact of the pandemic in everything from revenues to volunteerism. Robert Ashcraft, executive director of the Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation at ASU, talks about the challenges, creativity and collaboration he’s seeing in nonprofits across the country, including the innovative use of farm animals on Zoom calls.

Nonprofits tend to be pretty risk-averse. I mean, failing could mean losing donor confidence, right? But on the other hand, how can we expect to pursue our missions without trying new things? I sat down with Antonio Cardona from Pillsbury United Communities to talk about how nonprofits can take certain risks today to make a lasting difference in their communities. Join me on Facebook Subscribe to my newsletter

As part of our coverage on the local response to Coronavirus, we talk with Felina Martin, executive director of the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE), about the state of local nonprofits during this pandemic. Felina Martin, INIE INIE website & resources: INIE website INIE Coronavirus information INIE virtual townhall meeting on the impact of COVID-19

Kyle Kerrigan of Austin's Upbring nonprofit organization discusses new approaches to growing nonprofits using analytics and business development tools. Visit www.engagingsustinpodcast.com for more information! 

In this episode, Charles Musgrove talks with nonprofit expert and consultant, Alyce Lee Stansbury about effective boards. Board members play a vital role in the success or failure of nonprofits. Alyce Lee talks about the importance of nonprofits in a community and she shares her tips on what should be done to enhance the success rate of a nonprofit board. Learn how to be a better board member and how to improve the board that you serve. Other topics discussed on this episode:Importance and role of nonprofit sectorNonprofits are businesses [501c3 is a tax designation, not a business plan]Role and purpose of nonprofit BoardsWhat to ask/consider before agreeing to serve on a nonprofit BoardDo you have a passion for the mission and time to serve?Need for regular board self-assessmentImportance of paying competitive salary for chief ExecutiveWhy Boards fail [i.e. good, bad & the ugly of board service; what can go wrong]What high performing Board members need to know/do to be effective & enjoy the experienceAlyce Lee Stansbury, CFRE, Founder & President of Stansbury Consulting, is a nonprofit expert, 25-year fundraising veteran, and seasoned advisor in nonprofit management and board development. She has raised millions of dollars and helped her clients grow fundraising results by over 200%, build high-performing volunteer boards, and exceed campaign goals by 45%.She is nationally certified by Association of Fundraising Professionals as a Master Trainer in Fundraising, past President of the Big Bend chapter of AFP, and the chapter’s first recipient of the Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award. She has maintained the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential since 2002.Alyce Lee is a well-respected, trusted advisor and sought-after speaker throughout Florida and the Southeast.  She co-writes a weekly column called, “Notes on Nonprofits”, for the Tallahassee Democrat – USA Today Network.   She is a founding Board member and Past Chair of the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence in Tallahassee and has served on numerous state and local boards.Top 15 Non-profit Board Governance MistakesPosted on October 5, 2009 by Ellis CarterThis list was started as the inaugural post to CharityLawyer Blog. The post struck a nerve, was mentioned by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Nonprofit Quarterly, and numerous bloggers and twitter users. San Francisco tax-exempt organizations lawyer and publisher of the Nonprofit Law Blog, Gene Takagi, reviewed the list and added five more governance mistakes from his own experience. The expanded list is instructive and therefore I have posted it in its entirety here.Failing to Understand Fiduciary Duties. When you volunteer to serve as a director or officer of a non-profit, you accept the responsibility to act with the duties of good faith, due care and loyalty. You also accept the potential liability for failing to fulfill those duties. Increased scrutiny from the I.R.S., Congress, state attorneys general, the Department of Justice, donors and the media require vigilance at every step. It is no longer sufficient to rubber stamp committee or staff recommendations or to simply “abstain” from dicey decisions. Today, board service comes with real responsibilities and real consequences for those that fail to live up to them.Failing to Provide Effective Oversight. Boards are entitled to delegate tasks to committees, officers, staff, or in certain cases, professionals, but only if they perform sufficient oversight. Oversight is commonly exercised through policies and procedures so long as the board ensures that the policies and procedures are actually followed. Common oversight mechanisms include review of financial statements and the annual Form 990 as well as the implementation of various governance policies. Popular governance policies for nonprofits include conflict of interest policies, executive compensation policies, travel and expense reimbursement policies, whistleblower policies, etc. Difficult tasks that require more time and focused attention can be delegated to committees. Common governance committees include those designed to oversee finances, investments, audits, and compensation.Deference to the Executive Committee, Board Chair or the Organization’s Founder. No one owns a tax-exempt non-profit. No one committee, director, or individual can control the organization. The executive committee, if one exists, is typically charged with acting on behalf of the board when the board is not in session and cannot be easily convened. It is, however, accountable to the full board and should not be permitted to operate as a “mini-board.” The chair’s primary duty is typically to preside over board meetings and to act as a liaison between the board and the chief executive. The chair does not have the power to override decisions of the board. Similarly, the founder may act as the chief executive and run the day to day affairs of the organization. The founder may also sit on the board, but even founders serve at the pleasure of the board. The board has a duty to review the performance and set compensation for the chief executive and if necessary, censure or even terminate the chief executive.Micro-managing Staff. For a non-profit organization with paid staff, once board members demand keys to the organization’s offices and start making direct demands on staff that report to the chief executive, the board has crossed the line. The board’s key duties are to provide oversight and strategic direction, not to meddle in the organization’s day to day affairs. Board members who cross this line are undermining the authority of the chief executive to their own detriment and should be prepared to quit their day jobs. Similarly, staff should not invite micromanagement by asking the board to take on day-to-day tasks that the staff should be handling. The size and budget of smaller organizations necessitates some blurring of these lines, but board members and staff should know their roles and attempt to adhere to them as much as possible.Avoiding The Hard Questions. It is can be uncomfortable to ask tough questions or to disagree with one’s fellow board members. However, group think rarely leads to sound decision-making. Often, the most valuable board members are the ones who, calmly and respectfully, speak their mind. It is important to set a tone that encourages a free exchange of ideas, both good and bad. Open, vigorous discussions about key issues should be encouraged. A board that passes every resolution “unanimously” should evaluate whether it needs to do more to encourage a thoughtful and open discussion.Insufficient Conflict Management. If a conflict of interest is with an insider, their family member or business, its not enough to simply disclose the conflict and have the disinterested directors approve the transaction. In such cases, the disinterested members of the board need to consider alternate arrangements that do not give rise to a conflict of interest. If after considering alternatives, the board still finds the transaction with the insider is in the best interest of the organization, then the board should carefully document the basis for the decision and the fact that the interested director did not participate in the deliberations or vote. The best practice is to follow the procedures outlined in the intermediate sanctions regulations to properly analyze and document the proposed transaction.Lack of Awareness of Laws Governing Tax-Exempts. Directors that hail from the for-profit world often assume nonprofits operate in a less-regulated environment. In reality, the opposite is true. Tax-exempt organizations enjoy an array of tax and other benefits. To ensure those benefits are not exploited, Congress and local governments have imposed additional legal requirements that tax-exempts must follow. It is essential that directors of tax-exempt entities be aware of the various federal, state, and local laws that apply to the organization. Many directors are unaware whether they are governing a private foundation, a public charity, a supporting organization, or another form of tax-exempt entity, all of which are subject to different limits on their activities. Board members should understand, at a minimum, the penalties they face for overpaying key employees or other insiders, for engaging in excessive lobbying or political activities, for accommodating tax shelter transactions, for making egregious bad bargains on behalf of the organization, the impact of failing to pass the public support test, etc. Ongoing board training and orientation for new board members is often the best solution.Operating with Outdated, Inconsistent Governing Documents. Over time, many organizations change their mission and purpose without updating their governing documents. Similarly, many organizations develop governance practices that do not comply with their original governing documents. For example, it is not uncommon to see bylaws that call for voting members although no member votes have ever taken place or bylaws with a term that calls for the cessation of the organization on a date that has long since passed. Frequently, these issues stem from copying another institution’s bylaws without regard to the distinctions between the organizations or current law. Encourage compliance by conducting regular reviews of the governing documents and checking the bylaws before electing additional officers or directors, creating additional committees, adopting amendments, etc.Airing Disagreements Outside the Boardroom. Every board’s motto should be “what happens in the boardroom stays in the boardroom.” Inherent in the duty of loyalty that all board members must adhere to, is an implied duty of confidentiality. Once an issue is settled by board vote, the board members who voted against the majority must present a united front. If a vote is so disagreeable that a board member cannot carry on in this manner, the board member should consider resigning. In extreme cases, if the board member believes the corporation’s rights are being violated, the board member could join together with other like-minded board members to bring a derivative suit to enforce the organization’s rights.Failure to Cultivate Board Diversity. The initial board is typically made up of friends and advisors of the organization’s founder. Over time, the initial board may reach out to their trusted friends and advisors to fill vacancies. This approach to board recruitment can lead to the “usual suspect” syndrome. This is where the same individuals who went to the same schools, belong to the same clubs, and hail from the same neighborhoods and professions are institutionalized onto an organization’s board. If your organization is run by a group of “usual suspects,” consider mixing it up by creating a matrix of skills, experiences, and backgrounds that would add valuable perspectives to the board. Those with law, accounting, and fundraising skills are obvious choices. Substantive mission- related skills are also important. For example, an educational organization may want to recruit a retired teacher or school administrator; whereas, a domestic violence shelter may want to include a policy expert, social worker, or someone who has been a victim of abuse.Plus, Gene Takagi’s excellent additions:   Recruiting and Selecting Board Members Without Due Care. We sometimes select friends, relatives, and business associates often because we believe that they will share our vision, support our views, and make meetings pleasant. And sometimes because we can’t find anyone else. We sometimes select influential and wealthy individuals because they will contribute substantial sums to the organization and connect us to their network of other influential and wealthy persons. All of this may be well and good, but only if we make sure that we select directors who are going to attend meetings, provide real oversight, and govern using their independent judgment.Failing to Educate and Motivate Board Members. If we’re not in startup mode, we may be stuck, at least temporarily, with a number of directors who regularly fail to meet their legal duties of care and loyalty. Amidst all the media attention on cases involving intentional misconduct, we should recognize that the vast majority of directors simply don’t understand what they are supposed to be doing and believe that they will not be held accountable for their inaction. It’s up to the president, chair, executive director, and really each board member to correct this lack of understanding. While this may be an ongoing (and seemingly Sisyphean) process, we can make some quick fixes. Set up a basic orientation process. Invite a nonprofit-exempt organizations lawyer to present to the board (directors’ ears tend to perk up when they hear the word “liability”). Regularly send out information to the board about the organization’s major issues (it’s okay to be repetitive if the issues remain outstanding) and how board members might help. Have the board conduct a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis on itself (not just the organization) and create an action plan based on the analysis.Failing to Document Actions Appropriately. Some of us adopt minutes that are virtual transcripts of board meetings. Others adopt minutes that only document actions without any mention of the process or deliberations. What’s proper? Well, it depends. But often what’s most appropriate lies somewhere between these two extremes. Documenting every discussion could create greater exposure for liability and makes it unlikely that minutes will be reviewed except in cases where we are looking for something specific. On the other hand, documenting only actions can result in a loss of institutional knowledge about why certain decisions were made and provide less evidentiary support of a board’s due care in making decisions. Documenting nothing is not an acceptable alternative, but it’s a common problem. Do we incorporate minutes of board committee meetings into our minute books? Do we even have minute books?Failing to Review Program Effectiveness and Efficiency and Take Appropriate Follow-Up Actions. Many of us board members understand that we are fiduciaries and have a responsibility to provide financial oversight. And we “know” that our charities are doing great work because the executive tells us so. But how do we really know this? And if charities exist to provide some sort of public good, and not to maximize profits, isn’t programmatic oversight just as, if not more, important than financial oversight?Failing to Hold Executives (and Nonparticipating Directors) Accountable. This one earned a retweet from NY Times philanthropy correspondent Stephanie Strom. How many of us give regular performance reviews to our executives? Do we just give pats on the back (which we should do whenever deserved) or do we also take a hard look at deficiencies and take corrective actions? Many nonprofits are transitioning to younger, less experienced leaders as the boomers start to retire or move to other positions. Mistakes happen and may happen more often with new leaders. How do we respond to this? Do we document errors in judgment, complaints, abuses of authority? Are we prepared to fire an executive even without malfeasance where he or she is just not getting the job done? And what about removing directors who don’t show up at meetings or otherwise fail to fulfill their governance responsibilities? Tricky stuff, but don’t we need to deal with it?Ellis Carter is a nonprofit lawyer with Caritas Law Group, PC. To contact Ellis, call 602-456-0071 or email us at info@caritaslawgroup.com.

In this week's The Times of Israel podcast, Environment reporter Sue Surkes speaks with Jewish World editor Amanda Borschel-Dan and describes the work of Innovation Africa. The Israeli non-profit has changed the lives of millions of villagers through its use of solar energy to bring electricity, clean drinking water -- and even basic med-tech such as cold vaccine storage -- to hundreds of villages across Africa. Image: Founder of Innovation Africa Sivan Ya'ari visits one of her nonprofit's projects. (Courtesy)

Join us on Women Lead Radio as Snowden McFall, your host of Women Igniting Success, has a conversation with Felina Martin, Executive Director of Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence, on Nonprofit Sector economic impact on communities. Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence?L Click Here to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event! Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here to Apply for Membership!

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. Impact Shares is an innovative nonprofit financial firm that has created several exchange traded funds or ETFs that ordinary investors to easily purchase in their existing stock portfolios. I am so excited about this opportunity I intend to add these to my personal investment portfolio. While my purchases will be small, I’ll wait a few days before I make my investments to avoid any suggestion of front-running--a serious Wall Street “no-no.” The funds are designed to align with specific development goals. The mission of each fund is developed in partnership with a nonprofit working on that issue area. Impact Shares has issued exchanged traded funds in collaboration with The NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF (Ticker: NACP), the YWCA Women’s Empowerment (Ticker: WOMN) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Ticker: SDGA). Click the following link to learn my insider secrets to media publicity for social impact: http://bit.ly/75offmedia.

Continuing education outside the traditional classroom is important for creating leaders of all ages whether it’s the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation and their undergraduate, graduate or certificate programs designed to provide professionals with the tools they need to accelerate social impact or Junior Achievement of Arizona and their unique programs empowering K-12 students to be successful. Nonprofit professionals and advocates of a strong workforce will want to tune in to hear how these two organizations are making great strides to build strong communities not just in Arizona, but worldwide! The post Junior Achievement with Anne Landers and ASU Lodestar Center with Nicole Almond Anderson appeared first on 3C Amplified Radio Show and Podcast.

This episode is powered by Jumpstart:HR, LLC - HR Outsourcing for Small Businesses and Startups http://www.jumpstart-hr.com   Americans are giving to charity more than ever. In light of the most recent natural disasters and the holiday season approaching, there’s a new sense of urgency to charitable giving. But how many of us really know how our donations are being spent – and that they’ll make a difference?   Before making donations, donors should do their research to ensure they’re choosing wisely. Evaluators such as Charity Navigator offer charity ratings and in-depth analysis of U.S.-based charities, with criteria including financial management and accountability. Givers should also understand the cause they’re trying to support, and look for charities that effectively address the causes they’re passionate about.   I'm chatting with Thomas Tighe, CEO of Direct Relief – one of the nation’s highest rated and most reputable NGOs. He can share tips on charitable giving, explain red flags, suggest questions that people should ask when making a gift, and offer recommendations for charities.   Direct Relief Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/DirectRelief/ https://twitter.com/DirectRelief Get Social:  Joey Price //  IG - www.instagram.com/joeyvpriceHR   T - www.twitter.com/joeyvpriceHR FB - www.facebook.com/joeyvprice    Listen:  iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/business-life-coffee-entrepreneurship-life-hacks-personal/id1031048631?mt=2 Podbean - www.businesslifeandcoffee.podbean.com SoundCloud - www.soundcloud.com/businesslifeandcoffee    Connect:  Twitter - www.twitter.com/bizlifecoffee  Instagram - www.instagram.com/businesslifeandcoffee Facebook - www.facebook.com/businesslifeandcoffeee   Website - www.businesslifeandcoffee.com    About Thomas: Thomas Tighe has served as President and CEO of Direct Relief, a nonprofit humanitarian medical organization, since October 2000. Direct Relief, established in Santa Barbara in 1948 and funded entirely with private support, provides medical material assistance to locally run health programs around the world and in the U.S. Since Tighe’s arrival, the organization has provided cash grants of more than $40 million and furnished more than $4 billion essential medicines, equipment, and supplies to support health services for low-income people in 88 developing countries and in all 50 U.S. states, where the organization conducts the country’s largest nonprofit charitable medicines program. During this tenure, Direct Relief has been named among the world’s most innovative nonprofits by Fast Company, has been rated by Forbes as being 99 percent efficient or better in fundraising since 2001, won the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation, the CECP Director’s Award, the Esri President’s Award for GIS innovation, the Office of the Surgeon General’s National Leadership and Partnership Award, and become the first U.S. nonprofit to obtain VAWD accreditation and a license to distribute Rx medications in all 50 U.S. states. From 1995 to 2000, Tighe served as Chief of Staff and Chief Operating Officer of the Peace Corps, overseeing day-to-day operations of the agency’s worldwide programs and a resurgent growth of the agency to a 27-year high. From 1993 to 1995, Tighe served as Associate General Counsel of the Peace Corps, negotiating bilateral agreements to initiate Peace Corps programs in South Africa and China. From 1989 to 1993, he served as Associate Counsel on the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, conducting oversight and developing legislation related to veterans’ mental-health care, special disability programs, drug and alcohol treatment, and services for homeless veterans. Tighe also handled collateral duties related to foreign aid and the Peace Corps. A 1982 graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Tighe received a J.D. in 1985 from the University of California, Hastings College of Law and an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in May 2003. He served as a Peace Corps Volunteer teacher in rural Thailand from 1986 to 1988. He was selected for the Aspen Institute’s 2003 class of Henry Crown Fellows, is on the editorial advisory board for Pacific Standard Magazine, and is a member of the Pacific Council on International Policy. He was named Executive of the Year in 2006 by the South Coast Business and Technology Forum and is a visiting professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara’s graduate program in Global and International Studies.

*Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded via live webcam, and the audio does suffer from some interference. We apologize for any distraction that this may cause.* Reflection and planning are deeply intertwined — in order to move forward, you have to know where you’re coming from. That was the premise behind the first ever podcast episode of the Startup Capital series. Startup Capital TLH, founded mid 2016, began as an interview series focused on spotlighting and supporting Tallahassee startups and entrepreneurs. Now, it’s coming to your ears in podcast form. In this introductory episode, Lucas Lindsay, executive director at Domi Station and the host of Startup Capital Season 2, speaks with Cuttlesoft’s Frank Valcarcel, Emily Morehouse-Valcarcel, and Nick Farrell about the origin, goals, and outcomes of the series. Before jumping in, each participant took time to study the interviews of Season 1 to determine the major themes of the Season 1 interviews. Those themes include: Startup culture Entrepreneurial ecosystems Talent acquisition and retention Tech education Diversity & inclusion In this cross-country conversation between Lindsey and Farrell in Tallahassee and the Valcarcels in Denver, CO, these themes are discussed and dissected. How are entrepreneurs making the most of Tallahassee’s business resources? How can universities better adapt to the changing demands of the workplace? Tune in to learn the answers to these questions and others during Startup Capital: Season 2, Episode 1. Follow us on Twitter: Cuttlesoft Lucas Lindsey Nick Farrell Frank Valcarcel Emily Morehouse-Valcarcel   Episode One Links: Interviews: Jessica Lowe-Minor with INIE Dr. Gary Ostrander Keith Bowers with the SBDC Matt O’Hagan and Christian Pelaez Espinosa Mark Powell with Hwind Dustin Daniels with the Mayor’s Office   Resources: The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida A&M University (FAMU) The Entrepreneurial Excellence Program Domi Station’s Get Started Program Florida State University’s (fantastic) CS department The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development at Tallahassee Community College HackFSU TechNole Florida Hackers The Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence

Click here for tedhart.com He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT:  Kay Sprinkel Grace, CFRE, is a San Francisco-based organizational consultant, providing workshops and consultation to local, regional, national and international organizations in strategic development planning, case and board development, staff development, and other issues related to leadership of the fund raising process. Discussion will enlighten listeners on sharing our space with other social impact organizations; the true gift to our communities (the power of partnerships to effect change). She is the author of six books including: Beyond Fund Raising: New Strategies for Nonprofit Innovation and Investment , High Impact Philanthropy

Click here for tedhart.com He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT:  Kay Sprinkel Grace, CFRE, is a San Francisco-based organizational consultant, providing workshops and consultation to local, regional, national and international organizations in strategic development planning, case and board development, staff development, and other issues related to leadership of the fund raising process. Discussion will enlighten listeners on sharing our space with other social impact organizations; the true gift to our communities (the power of partnerships to effect change). She is the author of six books including: Beyond Fund Raising: New Strategies for Nonprofit Innovation and Investment , High Impact Philanthropy

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Click here for the RADIO LINKSClick here for People to People FundraisingClick here for tedhart.com   He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT:  Kay Sprinkel Grace, CFRE, is a San Francisco-based organizational consultant, providing workshops and consultation to local, regional, national and international organizations in strategic development planning, case and board development, staff development, and other issues related to leadership of the fund raising process. She is the author of six books including: Beyond Fund Raising: New Strategies for Nonprofit Innovation and Investment, High Impact Philanthropy

Click here for the RADIO LINKSClick here for People to People FundraisingClick here for tedhart.com   He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT:  Kay Sprinkel Grace, CFRE, is a San Francisco-based organizational consultant, providing workshops and consultation to local, regional, national and international organizations in strategic development planning, case and board development, staff development, and other issues related to leadership of the fund raising process. She is the author of six books including: Beyond Fund Raising: New Strategies for Nonprofit Innovation and Investment, High Impact Philanthropy

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Host Phalana Tiller talks with author Tom Rieger about his new book, Breaking the Fear Barrier: How Fear Destroys Companies from the Inside Out, and What to Do About It. She also interviews Thomas Tighe, president and CEO of Direct Relief International, winner of the 2011 Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation. The conversations explore the roles of fear and courage in a successful organization. And Bloomberg Businessweek online columnist Rick Wartzman delivers a piece on the productivity costs of Cyber Monday and other time-wasting activities in the workplace.

On this week’s show, I focus on two Minnesota-based organizations to explore examples of nonprofit innovation and community engagement. They demonstrate nonprofits’ amazing ability to be nimble and creative in response to the constituents they serve. They’re passionate, common sense leaders and you’ll get some great ideas from them. My first guest, Angie Miller of […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Nonprofit Innovation and Community Engagement – 10/03/11 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

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