Usually, we feature episodes that help nonprofit executives to run their nonprofits better. Today, we're talking with Clara Chow about her work in creating pathways to financial sustainability and a product that can help low-income Americans from falling prey to payday loans. I've seen what financial instability and predatory lending practices have done to families. Take a listen to Clara's take on how we can help hard-working Americans to access capital and build strong financial foundations. T...
May 23, 2019•29 min
Today I'm chatting with Dr. Kerry Ann who was Founder of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity. As a young African-American professor, she founded her organization to mentor and support women and faculty of color in their academic careers. We talk about what happens when it's time to move on from your organization and what life looks like on the other side. Kerry Ann is wise, warm and wonderful. To find out more about Kerry Ann's adventures, check out her blog: www.TheBestC...
May 09, 2019•35 min
I'm so pleased to welcome back my friend Emily. Today, we're talking about how small nonprofits that don't have a big IT budget or IT department can take steps to become more data-driven and tech-forward. Emily will be a recurring guest so if you have tech/data questions, email them in at rheawong@gmail.com. https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-hicks-rotella-0b99a04
May 02, 2019•28 min
"I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man." Get ready to jump because we're setting this house ON FIRE. Ify Walker is the founder and CEO of Offor, which is one of the nation's top talent broker agencies in the country. In today's episode we talk about the war for talent, especially for leaders of color, how to find the courage to run your own company and change the conversation about race, access and getting to the C-suite. Ify is telling the truth about building her business, creating power ...
Apr 25, 2019•40 min
Joyful. Thought-provoking. Truth-telling. Join me for this wide-ranging conversation with Erica Hamilton . Erica shares her wisdom and perspective as an expert leader, manager and "nonprofit whisperer." We talk about the women of color tax, the benefits of saying NO and how to survive and thrive as a nonprofit executive. A must-listen for current and aspiring nonprofit execs!
Apr 18, 2019•37 min
Hold onto your hats because Dianne is about the blow the roof off. #Realtalk: we're addressing some of the elephants in the room about why it can be so exhausting to be a woman of color in the top job. Dianne is the Executive Director and CEO of Phipps Neighborhoods and has been wildly successful in her role. So, what did she do when she was told she was "flying too close to the sun"? What emotional labor does it take to do the work every day? Please let me know your thoughts and feedback in the...
Apr 11, 2019•36 min
I LOVED this interview with Columbia University doctoral candidate Micah McElroy . Micah is pursuing his PhD in the history of philanthropy in the US and we delve into all sort of interesting historical examples of philanthropy in America. What cycles of wealth and philanthropy are we seeing today? Can we expect Jeff Bezos to lift the rock upon which he stands? Let me know what you think in the comments!
Apr 04, 2019•30 min
We all talk about it, but how do you achieve it? Join me in my conversation with Emily Hicks-Rotella of Make Tech Work For You . Get control of your data and digital life, slay those tech phobias and find actionable ways to become a data-driven organization.
Mar 28, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 25
What to expect when you're conducting your first audit? If you're like most EDs, dealing with the financial side is just a wee bit mysterious. Join me as I chat with Howard Cohen CPA, Partner of Mazars to learn about how to prepare for your audit, what best practices you can implement in a small shop and how to be BFF with your accountants. Click here to get in touch with Howard for your next audit.
Mar 21, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Did you know that 93% of all communication is non-verbal? How do you incorporate feedback about your communication and still stay true to yourself? Join me as we talk with Leah Bonvissuto, founder of Present Voices to learn about how to communicate with power and intention.
Mar 14, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Join me and my dear pal Brooke Richie-Babbage for this super-intimate and #realdeal convo about what we wish we had known before becoming Executive Directors. Brooke was the Founder and Executive Director of the Resilience Advocacy Project for ten years at the ripe old age of 28. We talk about the emotional labor of leadership, what we learned the hard way and some of our biggest lessons learned. This is a must-listen for new leaders!
Mar 07, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Today I'm chatting with David King, President of Alexander Haas , a fundraising consulting firm. We discuss how to build and manage a giving board, how to hire development staff and some future trends in philanthropy. David brings a wealth of experience to the convo along with some good ol' Southern charm. Check out Alexander Haas here.
Feb 28, 2019•41 min
This is a wide-ranging conversation with Jovian Zayne , leader, activist, coach and DEI expert. Diversity, equity and inclusion are top of mind for so many leaders, but how do even get started? Don't miss this episode! https://www.jovianzayne.com/ #DEI #nonprofit #leadership
Feb 21, 2019•40 min
DO NOT MISS THIS ONE! I'm sitting down with my pal Emily Heyward , co-founder of Red Antler to talk about launching iconic brands. Emily is the genius behind Casper, Birchbox, Allbirds, to name a few. What can this brand whisperer teach the nonprofit community? You will rethink your brand after this chat. https://redantler.com/
Feb 14, 2019•25 min
Join me in today's conversation with Carol Argento, VP of the Charles Hayden Foundation . What are program officers really looking for? How important are connections in getting funded? What makes a great site visit?
Feb 07, 2019•26 min
For my peeps who have to negotiate new office space in NYC, I've got two words for you: loss factor. It will make you crazy. Join me and Andrew Chase, commercial real estate broker at Cushman and Wakefield, to discuss negotiating leases, where to find the best deals in NYC ( spoiler alert: there aren't any except for one surprise location in Manhattan ), how to understand the mythical "loss factor" and usable square footage and how to estimate your space needs for today and tomorrow. You thought...
Jan 30, 2019•28 min
For all of my ED peeps out there. My guest is Kelley Perkins, former ED of the Read Alliance. We share some of our lessons learned about leaving the big job. If you're thinking about transitioning out, check out this episode for advice about leaving gracefully and setting your successor up for success. #nonprofitmanagement #nonprofitleadership
Jan 24, 2019•33 min
Join me in today's conversation with Thomas Rush, Head of Platform of Consensys . What is blockchain? How can it be used in nonprofit/social enterprise use cases. For more information, check out Litepaper .
Jan 17, 2019•28 min
My oh my! Don't miss this episode that is loaded--I mean SUPER-MEGA-LOADED--with amazing tips about marketing, digital story-telling and engaging your online audiences. I'm sitting with Deroy, co-founder of Hyperakt who leads his team of Hyperaktivists in helping social impact orgs tell their stories through beautiful, compelling visuals. To get hyperaktive, check out: Hyperakt Some other sites that Deroy likes: Vera Institute of Justice , Outrider and The Pudding...
Jan 10, 2019•42 min
Happy 2019, friends! In order to start the year off right, I'm chatting with Sarah Olivieri, founder of PivotGround about how to optimize, maximize and do more with less. She discusses great tools and strategies to use when time and resources are limited. Quick note: the audio quality on this is not great, but the content is really worth it! Also, here's where to find Sarah: Pivot Ground Here is a link to a video overview of an Impact Strategy™: Here is a link to an article on using the accounta...
Jan 03, 2019•30 min
Whether we like it or not, dealing with sticky HR situations is part of the job. Join me as we chat with HR law expert Chip Fournier about best practices in HR and how keep an employee termination from terminating your nonprofit.
Dec 21, 2018•28 min
Join me as I talk with Jennifer McCrea: writer, speaker, teacher and master fundraiser. What are the blocks that you're putting in the way of your fundraising? How do we help ourselves and others access a mindset of abundance and grace when combining resources? Are you attached or committed to your donors? For more about Jennifer, please visit: jennifermccrea.com To get her book, visit: https://amzn.to/2UIbDgt
Dec 13, 2018•34 min
Salesforce--it's not just a database, it's a lifestyle choice. Join me as we chat with Staci Rice of Idlewild Consulting to discuss how to implement Salesforce to track your outcomes. Take your relationship with data from "it's complicated" to "happily married." You can find Staci and her rockstar team at www.idlewildinc.com
Dec 06, 2018•39 min
Do budgets, spreadsheets and projections have you running for the hills? Don't be scared! Freda is here to help, especially for those of us who aren't accountants! Listen to nonprofit finance pro Freda Gimpel about how to understand and present your financials. Don't miss her tips about how to best present financials to your board! For more information about Freda, email her at fredakate@yahoo.com
Nov 29, 2018•33 min
Happy Thanksgiving to all! In this week's episode, I review Radical Candor which gives you a framework to be both caring and candid with your people. Enjoy your turkey!
Nov 21, 2018•7 min
Just in time for Thanksgiving and #givingtuesday! Join me and this master class with Jane Geever, President of JC Geever. She's been fundraising in New York City for over 40 years and wrote the book on grantwriting (literally!) Tune in to hear some of her insights on foundation fundraising. For more information on JC Geever, check out jcgeever.com To purchase the book on grantwriting, visit: https://amzn.to/2DBvSY5
Nov 13, 2018•29 min
Ok, kids, hold onto your hats because master fundraiser Cleo Cavolo is coming in hot! She shares with us all of her wisdom that helped her achieve 20% year over year growth, how to talk to your board members about raising money and the future of philanthropy. Don't miss this one! For more information about Cleo and her firm, check out: https://reyespartners.co/ #nonprofit #fundraising #cleoisagenius
Nov 07, 2018•39 min
I'm joined once again by John Rinaldi to talk about our shared obsession with Marie Kondo. Listen in to how applying The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up can be applied to your nonprofit. https://amzn.to/2JonR8X
Oct 29, 2018•12 min
Today's podcast features my guest, John Rinaldi. As busy executives, have you ever wondered how to find a good admin to turbocharge your impact? What makes for a good relationship with your admin? Tune in with my friend and career administrator, John Rinaldi and learn how to create a beautiful relationship.
Oct 24, 2018•12 min
Hey folks! In this week's episode, I review The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier. Ever get into the mode of trying to "fix" people by piling on advice and knowledge? How can you help people shift out of their own obstacles for success? As a leader, I believe we can all listen more and talk less: Get your copy here: https://amzn.to/2CLG5ko
Oct 15, 2018•9 min
