Successful Nonprofits Podcast (The Goldenburg Group, LLC)
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| 03 May 2022 | Visualize Your Data with Ben Jones | 00:34:32 | ||
Ben discusses tips and techniques to present your data easily and effectively. | ||||
| 21 Nov 2023 | 11 Donor-Tested Ways to Say “Thank You” | 00:20:25 | ||
This week kicks off the holiday season here in the US, which is a time of reflection and gratitude. It also kicks off giving season. Whether you have a thank-you plan in place or not, make sure you listen in to this montage episode brimming with donor-tested, staff-approved strategies to convey just how deeply you cherish your end-of-year donors. We know how important it is to thank donors, yet the quest for a thank-you that truly stands out and resonates with your supporters can be a formidable challenge. So, join us in today's episode for a fountain of thank-you inspiration! You’ll hear ideas ranging from personalized video messages to bespoke paintings and even heartfelt gifts handcrafted by the very clients whose lives your nonprofit --- and donors --- touch. Recommended Episodes:
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| 28 Nov 2023 | The Executive Director’s Guide to Managing Board Relationships with Kiersten Hill | 00:32:34 | ||
In this episode, nonprofit leader Kiersten Hill shares invaluable insights from her own experience as an executive director on developing productive, harmonious relationships with Board leadership. She discusses best practices for maintaining a healthy relationship such as clear communication, effective onboarding, annual training, and more. Kiersten also shares tips for what CEOs can do when Board relations deteriorate due to a difficult Board member. This is a must-listen for any ED looking to enhance their Board governance! Links mentioned in this episode: Like this episode and hungry for more?
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| 26 Mar 2024 | Amplifying the Voices of BIPOC Leaders with Darren Isom | 00:34:22 | ||
Today’s guest, Darren Isom, doesn’t love diversity just for the sake of diversity, but because honoring and celebrating diversity is how we all win. BIPOC leaders bring invaluable lived experiences that offer unique perspectives and insights to our world’s and sector’s problems. By amplifying these voices, we strengthen our teams, our nonprofits, our sector, and ultimately the world. Darren joins us today to share what he has learned about amplifying and honoring diverse voices from his own personal experiences and work in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. This episode answers the following questions:
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| 07 May 2020 | The Big Secret: Moving from Strategy to Results with Leslie MacKrell | 00:35:45 | ||
Does your organization sometimes struggle to get results – despite having a talented, dedicated team and a phenomenal strategy? Today’s guest, Leslie MacKrell, explains how your operating model, or lack of one, often stands in your way. Join her as she asks tough questions and looks for honest answers about what you need, what you have, and how you can make up the difference. So, put on your Operating Model Hat and tune in to learn how to start or enhance your own operating model. | ||||
| 29 Oct 2024 | What’s Your Operating Model with Leslie MacKrell | 00:35:45 | ||
What if the key to your nonprofit's success lies not in working harder but in structuring your work smarter? In this insightful episode, Leslie MacKrell, partner at Bridgespan Group and expert in nonprofit operating models, breaks down the essential elements for driving strategic impact. From rethinking accountability structures to streamlining decision-making, Leslie shares actionable steps and real-world examples that help nonprofits of all sizes overcome growth challenges and achieve big, bold goals. If your nonprofit is scaling or facing operational bottlenecks, this episode is a must-listen to transform your strategy into tangible results. This episode answers the following questions:
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| 19 Nov 2024 | Are You an Eagle, Parrot, Owl, or Dove? With Manish Shah | 00:40:35 | ||
What if understanding your team could be as simple as recognizing four birds? In this episode, Manish Shah introduces the "four birds" personality model—a game-changing tool for nonprofits striving to enhance collaboration and solve conflict. From the eagle's boldness to the owl's precision, you’ll discover how understanding these personality types can revolutionize your leadership and transform team dynamics. Join host Dolph Goldenburg as he and Manish explore:
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| 05 Mar 2019 | Purpose or Profit? Have Both with a B-corp! A Conversation with Rick Alexander | 00:33:28 | ||
Dolph talks with Rick Alexander, author of Benefit Corporation Law and Governance: Pursuing Profit with Purpose. Rick schools us on the various Bs: B certified, B Lab, and B Corporation. He also outlines the similarities and differences between B corps and nonprofits, and shares instances where nonprofits spin off for-profit entities with B corp legitimacy.
Links: Rick’s Book, Benefit Corporation Law and Governance: Pursuing Profit with Purpose Rick’s Website: www.FrederickAlexander.net B-Lab’s website: www.benefitcorporation.net Measure your Nonprofit’s B-Corp Fit: https://frederickalexander.net/resources/
*****Timestamped Highlights***** (3:51) What inspired Rick to get on board for B corps (5:25) Cute and crunchy, but not something for serious corporate law (9:44) A lot of Bs flying around (12:30) Why become a B corp? (15:30) Impact investors come in a variety of sizes (20:45) Choosing between a nonprofit structure and B corp structure (25:52) Rick explains his book’s dedication to the 1129 human beings lost in the Rana tragedy. (29:15) Win-win: Rick and his publisher get the titles they want. | ||||
| 28 May 2020 | Make a Career Change with Ellen McCarty | 00:38:02 | ||
Are you considering a career change? Looking for something with a little more purpose and passion? How about a career in the nonprofit sector!? Today’s guest, Ellen McCarty, discusses her process for helping professionals make the switch from the for-profit to the nonprofit sector. Join us as we delve into the culture and common myths of working at a nonprofit and see if this career path might be right for you. | ||||
| 12 Mar 2020 | Trauma Informed Leadership with Matt Bennett | 00:40:51 | ||
We started the year off with strong intentions to manage stress, take care of ourselves and be kind to our inner child. But those of us working in the nonprofit sector have significantly more pressure on us every day. And, with the year almost 25% over, now is the perfect time to share this conversation with Matt Bennett about trauma-informed leadership and self-care. This dynamic conversation with Matt Bennett leads us on a journey through nonprofit leadership, trauma informed care, self-care and more. In this podcast episode, listeners will get self-care ideas and tips, as well as practical leadership advice for building professional and personal resiliency throughout your nonprofit. | ||||
| 06 Aug 2020 | Unleash Your Donors’ Generosity with Brady Josephson | 00:33:36 | ||
We all want to know how we can increase our donations, and these days we especially want to know how to increase our online donations. According to Brady Josephson with NextAfter, this all starts with understanding why donors give - - - and why they decide to not give. Join us for today’s discussion about why donors do (or do not) give and get actionable tips that can help you unlock your greatest online giving potential. | ||||
| 04 Apr 2023 | Leading Authentically with Elana Frank | 00:38:25 | ||
Elana discusses her journey to becoming an effective and authentic leader. | ||||
| 22 Oct 2024 | Leverage AI and Behavioral Psychology to Engage Major Donors with Griff Bohm | 00:32:33 | ||
Are you leaving money on the table by ignoring the psychological triggers that drive donors to give? Join us for a compelling conversation with Griff Bohm, co-founder of Give Momentum, as we explore how behavioral psychology and AI can transform your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy. Griff brings deep expertise in donor psychology and financial decision-making, backed by his success in the Defeat by Tweet campaign, which raised $15 million from 60,000 new donors. He explains how concepts like loss aversion, delayed gratification, and "action-based giving" drive donor behavior, and how AI can help nonprofits build lasting donor relationships. Discover how to identify high-potential donors, automate engagement, and leverage AI to hyper-personalize your outreach. If you're ready to supercharge your donor engagement, this is the episode for you. This episode answers the following questions:
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| 09 Apr 2024 | Transforming Struggles into Strengths with Bobby Herrera | 00:36:01 | ||
In this transformative conversation with Bobby Herrera, author of "The Gift of Struggle," Bobby shares his journey from growing up in a large family where struggle was a constant companion, to becoming a leader who views every challenge as an opportunity to grow. Through personal anecdotes and profound insights, Bobby explores how struggles can be our most valuable teachers, guiding us towards empathy, leadership, and success. He helps us discover the profound impact of embracing struggle, not as a burden, but as a gift that shapes our character and destiny. In this episode, Bobby also delves into his leadership philosophy, illustrating through his life's work and stories how one act of kindness can set off a ripple effect, transforming not just individual lives but entire communities. Whether you're a leader seeking to inspire your team, or a single contributor navigating the ups and downs of life, this episode is packed wisdom on turning adversity into advantage. This episode answers the following questions:
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| 15 Apr 2021 | Self-Care Tips for Coming Out Stronger with Beth Kanter | 00:37:51 | ||
19% of adults claim their mental health worsened in 2020. So join Dolph and Beth as they explore the science behind common stress points and share their favorite ideas for self-care. Whether you decide to walk, read, buy a new fountain pen, or start your own succulent garden, kick off your self-care journey with today’s episode! | ||||
| 18 May 2021 | Finding Your Next Great Board Member with Rob Acton | 00:31:24 | ||
Rob Acton shares how to find and orient great board members. | ||||
| 17 Oct 2023 | Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Week of Rest and How to Make It Happen with Kevin Greer | 00:30:25 | ||
Can you imagine everyone at your nonprofit taking a week off at the same time? You would all return to work without a crushing number of internal emails, and you wouldn't be struggling to catch up with your team about the meetings you missed! You don't have to imagine because Kevin Greer of New Profit shared with us how is organization did just that. In 2021, the leadership of New Profit realized staff desperately needed a reset. So they completely closed their office for 7 days to give staff the chance to rest. And it worked so well that they’ve continued to do this Radical Reset once per year. Listen to the episode with Kevin Greer today to learn how New Profit implemented their Radical Reset, what they learned, and the impact this has had on New Profit’s work. If you liked this episode, listen to the following episodes next: Ep 200: Self-Care Tips for Coming Out Stronger with Beth Kanter (Apple) (Spotify) Ep 292: Tips for Making Your Dream Sabbatical a Reality with Emily Raskin (Apple) (Spotify)
Links mentioned in the show: New Profit’s Website https://www.newprofit.org/ The Radical Act of Rest https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/radical-act-rest-tulaine-montgomery/?trackingId=FUCCGkNUSv6mExvweP0qdA%3D%3D How Fundraisers Can Get Off the Road to Exhaustion and Burnout https://www.philanthropy.com/article/rest-can-help-fundraisers-get-off-the-road-to-burnout?sra=true&cid=gen_sign_in We Are for Good: Unlocking the Impact of Proximate Leadership https://www.weareforgood.com/episode/378
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| 09 May 2019 | So You Want to Develop a Program, Here's Where You Start - Program Planning Series Part One | 00:25:48 | ||
Flood waters of Biblical proportions have forced Dolph to go solo for a few podcast episodes! It’s all good, as Dolph kicks of a Mini Program Planning Series today. In part one, Dolph provides step-by-step check points of the crucial components involved in creating a successful program plan.
*****Timestamped Highlights***** (3:19) Dolph’s cautionary tale about program design (8:37) Back to the drawing board (10:52) 1st step: figure out what need your program is going to address. (11:30) Identifying data sources to establish need (15:03) 2nd step: define the program or service are you going to provide. (16:22) You’ll need a program planning group, and here’s why. (19:04) 3rd step: figure out the logistics – including the who, where, when, and everything in between. (20:15) 3a: outreach (21:10) 3b: put partnerships on paper (21:59) 3c: staying on the right side of the law (23:12) 3d: put together a documentation plan (23:55) 3e: hammer out auxiliary services – what they are, who will provide them, and what those relationships will look like (24:12) And yes, your logistics will overlap! (25:00) Next week: Setting goals, tracking goals, finding initial and sustained funding, and identifying out-of-the-box ideas! | ||||
| 30 Apr 2019 | Engage Your Board with Rob Acton | 00:42:04 | ||
Board builder Rob Acton joins us to discuss specific strategies and tactics to optimize your board. He offers actionable tactics that you can implement today. Acton, founder of Cause Strategy Partners, discusses the three categories of tactics: making better use of board meeting, treating board members as individuals not “the board” and reshaping board culture. ****Timestamped Highlights***** (10:00) Designing board meetings that are not snooze fests (11:30) An alternative to simply reading the Executive Director’s report (13:30) The “Plus, Delta, Question” exercise every executive director can use with their board (17:00) The power of generative questions (21:40) Building the strategic dashboard your board needs (28:00) Uncovering the unique strengths of board candidates (33:15) Rob’s advice for nonprofit board candidates to consider (35:45) The amount of time a board candidate should expect to volunteer each month.
Links: Cause Strategy Partners: http://causestrategypartners.com/ | ||||
| 09 Apr 2020 | Putting the “People” Back in Volunteerism | 00:35:29 | ||
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| 15 Oct 2024 | Becoming a Causie: Elevate Your Nonprofit Board with Rob Acton | 00:37:35 | ||
Do you have "Causies" on your board? Board members so passionate about your mission that they can’t stop championing your nonprofit? In this episode, nationally recognized nonprofit governance expert Rob Acton shares insights from his new book Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause Through Nonprofit Board Leadership. Rob discusses how to attract, onboard, and inspire board members who are true champions of your mission. From navigating the tightrope between board governance and staff management; mastering the art of board fundraising; and more! Rob’s approach will help you develop a board filled with engaged, passionate members who fundraise, strategize, and lead with confidence. Whether you're an executive director or a board member, Rob’s advice is actionable, inspiring, and geared toward creating a cause-driven nonprofit. This episode answers the following questions:
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| 23 Aug 2022 | Supercharge your Strategic Plan with Rebecca Stapel-Wax | 00:32:11 | ||
Rebecca discusses the value going on a Learning Journey brought to her nonprofit’s last strategic plan. | ||||
| 23 Jan 2024 | Bolster Your Brand Through Empathy with Tim Leon | 00:25:48 | ||
Imagine having a superpower that helps people relate to you and your nonprofit. And that superpower also helps you feel happier and more connected with the world around you! Well, that superpower exists. And guess what, it’s empathy! In this episode, Tim Leon shows us how to strengthen our empathy muscle and infuse empathy into our branding and marketing. Tim runs the strategic marketing agency Geile Leon Marketing Communications, which is powered by empathy. Geileon serves nonprofits, schools, colleges, and businesses and helps them tap into the power of empathy. Links Mentioned in This Episode: Looking for more? Check out these amazing episodes:
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| 01 Jun 2018 | Take a Vacation! | 00:13:25 | ||
Taking time off work for self-care is essential. Sure, financial and work obligations are reasons to forgo vacation, but Dolph shares his tricks for making the time to take a trip - - - even when your budget won’t allow a vacation at the Ritz. | ||||
| 09 Nov 2023 | Does Aretha Franklin’s Will Hold a Lesson for Your Nonprofit? | 00:11:47 | ||
For five years after Aretha Franklin’s 2018 death, her estate couldn’t be settled because her heirs had to wait for a judge to decide which of her multiple wills to recognize. Ultimately, the judge accepted a will found in a notebook stuffed into couch cushions as her last will and testament. Can you imagine your organization being paralyzed for 5 years waiting for a judge to decide which by-laws were the correct version? Unable to take any action – not even able to appoint new Board members or replace an Executive Director who has left? That would be cataclysmic. And that’s why this episode dives into your document retention process. Not the policy that states how long you have to keep documents, but the procedures for ensuring they are actually retained and transferred during leadership transitions. | ||||
| 11 Jan 2022 | Your Guide to Awesome Volunteer Solicitors with Dr. Shantell Chambliss | 00:43:05 | ||
Dr. Shantell Chambliss joins us to discuss how you can recruit, train, and motivate top-notch volunteer solicitors. | ||||
| 18 Jun 2020 | For Your Good and Theirs: Adopting a Trauma-Informed Approach in Your Nonprofit with Kate Daugherty | 00:30:06 | ||
Trauma is all around us, especially right now. It doesn’t matter your age, income level, color, gender, political ideology, religion, or nationality. Trauma affects everyone. The very nature of nonprofit work assures that we regularly, if not daily, encounter colleagues and clients who have experienced trauma. So what can you do to make sure that you and your organization respect and empower people who have faced, or are facing, trauma? Here to answer that important question is Kate Daugherty, a leader when it comes to trauma-informed care. Today, Kate teaches us how trauma and stress impact our brains and a few trauma-informed techniques that can not only bring back balance, but also improve your organization’s bottom-line. So get ready to put your own amygdala aside, activate your prefrontal cortex, and take some radical steps toward a trauma-informed culture. | ||||
| 12 Oct 2023 | 6 Signs Your Nonprofit is Ready for Strategic Planning | 00:20:59 | ||
Nonprofit leaders often ask me whether their nonprofit is ready to start the strategic planning process. That's why I am sharing the 6 indicators we use to determine if a nonprofit is not only ready to start a planning process, but also whether they have the ability to successfully implement the finished plan. And don’t forget to take our quiz to determine if you and your organization are ready to start planning Quiz: Is Your Nonprofit Primed for Strategic Planning? | ||||
| 21 Feb 2023 | Measuring What Really Matters with Mariah Collins | 00:29:20 | ||
Mariah discusses how incorporating equity into your nonprofit’s measuring, evaluation, and learning methods will help you better understand your impact. | ||||
| 23 May 2023 | Thinking Ahead with Joan Dove | 00:32:18 | ||
Joan discusses common risks nonprofits and Boards face every day and what can be done to mitigate them. | ||||
| 26 Apr 2018 | Strategic Planning Part 10: Overcoming Objections to Strategic Planning | 00:07:15 | ||
This is the tenth segment of our strategic planning blog series, and in this final segment, we will discuss overcoming the most common objections to strategic planning. | ||||
| 24 Aug 2021 | Time to change the way you fundraise and raise more money with Jack Silverstein | 00:32:28 | ||
Jack and Dolph explore, and bust, common fundraising myths from the profitability of events to who makes the best major donor prospect. | ||||
| 27 Jun 2023 | Unlock the Power of Social Media with Nick Black | 00:36:28 | ||
Nick shares tips and strategies on how to create engaging social media content, build a strong following, and ultimately drive donations. | ||||
| 27 Jun 2024 | Why Our Team Members Fail with Dr. Tiffany Slater | 00:33:15 | ||
Dr. Tiffany Slater, CEO and Senior Human Resources Consultant for HR TailorMade, discusses the critical issue of ineffective onboarding and leadership in nonprofits. Dr. Tiffany emphasizes that many of our frustrations with team members stem from inadequate training and unclear expectations, arguing that these are often our fault as managers. It's tough to admit this, but that’s also the first step in becoming a better manager and leader. Together, we explore practical strategies for improving onboarding processes, including the use of video tutorials and cohort-based training, and discuss how leaders can create a safe space for feedback, set clear expectations, and build trust within their teams. They also address the challenges of inheriting dysfunctional teams and the importance of honest, constructive feedback. This episode is a must-listen for nonprofit executives looking to enhance their leadership skills and create more effective, cohesive teams. This episode answers the following questions:
Links mentioned in this episode: Looking for more? Check out this amazing episode: · Ep 247: Timeless Tips for Working with Difficult People with Jody Foster. (Apple Podcast, Spotify, or our website with show notes) | ||||
| 19 Mar 2019 | It’s All in the Power of Counting: A Conversation with Shelby Roberts of SSR Advisors | 00:37:09 | ||
Evaluation consultant Shelby Roberts joins Dolph to discuss how to squeeze the most out of your data by tracking as you go along. Simply put, start counting! Shelby also explains how she helped implement the strategic plan of Intown Collaborative Ministries.
Links: Shelby’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelby-roberts-4935358/ InTown Collaborative Ministries: https://intowncm.org/about/board-of-directors/
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(6:16) Easy ways to measure output (7:44) Step One: Count. Step Two: Store it. (9:19) Excel: Shelby’s choice for data analysis (10:30) Focusing on short- and medium-term outcomes (11:36) Using a pre- and post-survey to track outcome measurements (14:32) The benefits of tracking output over time – paint a picture! (16:48) Communicating your plan for measuring outputs (and outcomes) (18:26) The power in the Red, Yellow, and Green: Using scorecards to measure progress (24:40) Shelby recalls her earlier role in Intown’s strategic planning (26:45) How Shelby helped implement Intown’s strategic planning process as board chair (28:06) Intown’s staff roles vs. board roles (28:50) Kate Hayes was onto something… having talent on your board brings benefits (30:53) Shelby’s Weekend Plans: More rigorous than yours | ||||
| 03 Sep 2024 | Maximize Your Fall Fundraising: Responsive Fundraising Strategies with Gabe Cooper (Encore) | 00:34:27 | ||
As nonprofit professionals gear up for their Fall fundraising campaigns, it's the perfect time to revisit one of our most impactful episodes. Join us as we dive into Responsive Fundraising with Gabe Cooper, founder of Virtuous and author of the book by the same name. In this encore episode, we explore innovative strategies that help nonprofits treat every donor like a major donor. Gabe shares real-world examples of how to build personal relationships with donors through automation, data-driven strategies, and thoughtful engagement techniques. Whether you're refining your campaign or just starting your planning (we see you!), this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you elevate your fundraising efforts this season. This episode answers the following questions:
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| 06 Jun 2023 | Volunteer Fundraisers Unleashed with Maura McDaniel | 00:33:09 | ||
Maura discusses tips and tricks to help your volunteers unleash their fundraising prowess. | ||||
| 08 Aug 2023 | 11 Stories About Embracing Failure | 00:33:30 | ||
Discover insights and empowering stories on the Successful Nonprofits Podcast®, as guests share their stories about embracing failure and achieving success in the nonprofit world. | ||||
| 03 Dec 2020 | Become the Expert Reporters Call with Kristen Elworthy | 00:35:05 | ||
Everyone wants their organization’s story told but very few know how to cultivate reporters and pitch stories like a pro. When done well, reporters will actually start coming to you for quotes and stories! Kristen Elworthy uses her career in journalism to help nonprofits craft their message and successfully pitch relevant stories to the media. She joins us today to help you become a media expert. Listen in for proven techniques to choose the right media outlet for you, craft your message in an effective way, and build mutually beneficial relationships with reporters. | ||||
| 16 Apr 2020 | Save the World and Yourself: | 00:31:04 | ||
If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector, even for just a few years, then you have probably experienced burnout at least once. Some people are able to push through it, but many eventually decide to leave their jobs, their fields, or nonprofit work altogether. Therefore, it is imperative for everyone, from team members to team leaders, to take preventative measures. Today Diane Leonard joins us to share how her teams identify and maintain a sustainable work pace via the Scrum framework. Listen in as Diane explains the steps she takes to keep her team productive and happy. | ||||
| 19 Apr 2022 | Crafting Your Brand with Amanda Ross | 00:43:37 | ||
Amanda discusses easy steps you can take to build and maintain your nonprofit’s brand. | ||||
| 27 Feb 2024 | Your Nonprofit Should Start a Podcast with Thomas Murphy | 00:41:34 | ||
What if you could personally spend time with hundreds of your nonprofit’s supporters every week? Joining them on walks, grocery shopping trips, commutes, dinner preparation, or even whispering in their ear at the gym? For years, I’ve said that your nonprofit can do just that by starting a podcast. And, in addition to spending quality time with your supporters, you will also strengthen relationships, find new donors, and gain greater influence in your community. In this episode, Thomas Murphy tells us about the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s podcasting journey. Now in its second season, the Legacy podcast has significant momentum and is generating new supporters, connecting people within its community, amplifying its mission, and even raising more money. This episode answers the following questions:
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| 20 Dec 2019 | It is Almost Always Someone You Trust - A Conversation with Tiffany Couch, Author of The Thief in Your Company | 00:40:29 | ||
Nonprofit fraud is the topic of this conversation with Tiffany Couch, CEO of Acuity Forensics. Sharing true stories of fraud found in her book, The Thief in Your Company, Tiffany breaks down what fraud looks like, who is likely to do it, and how to prevent it from happening to your organization. | ||||
| 15 Feb 2018 | Strategic Planning Part 3: Mission, Vision, Core Values | 00:11:40 | ||
This bonus break is the third installment of a multi-part series about strategic planning. This episode focuses on developing a mission, vision, and core values that is both memorable and inspirational. | ||||
| 05 Apr 2018 | Strategic Planning Part 7: Structure Your Strategic Plan like a snowman | 00:08:13 | ||
We share how to structure your strategic plan, offer hacks for writing your plan, and discuss the ideal length. | ||||
| 18 Feb 2021 | Jump Start Your Planned Giving Program with Tony Martignetti | 00:32:49 | ||
Wouldn’t it have been nice if your nonprofit had started a planned giving program 5, or even 20, years ago? Imagine where your organization could have been today! In this episode, we are joined by planned giving evangelist and fellow podcast host, Tony Martignetti. We discuss how nonprofits of all sizes can quickly and easily get their planned giving programs jump-started. So listen in now --- your nonprofit’s future development team will be grateful! | ||||
| 08 Oct 2024 | Nonprofit Myth-busting with Mickey Desai | 00:45:02 | ||
Are nonprofit organizations destined to be underfunded, overworked, and underpaid? Think again! In this myth-busting episode, Mickey Desai, founder of Nonprofit Snapshot and host of The Nonprofit SnapCast, joins Dolph to debunk some of the most common misconceptions about nonprofit work. From myths about volunteers being “free” to the dangers of relying on events for fundraising, Mickey and Dolph provide insights that will challenge the way you think about nonprofit management. Learn why offering competitive salaries is a necessity and discover how nonprofit leaders can turn board members into active, engaged participants. If you’re tired of hearing the same old “rules”, this episode is packed with refreshing perspectives and practical solutions. This episode answers the following questions:
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| 24 Jan 2023 | Standing Up for Equitable Funding Practices with Lauren Steiner | 00:34:35 | ||
Lauren discusses how nonprofits and grant writers can challenge funders to adopt equitable language and practices. | ||||
| 03 Dec 2019 | Results Based, Employee Centered: Wayne Sleight shares the unique company culture of 97th and a few traits you want to adopt for your own nonprofit. | 00:45:25 | ||
Join Dolph and Wayne Sleight on this week’s episode of the Successful Nonprofits Podcast to talk about 97th Floor nationally recognized company culture! From the decision to never track vacation days to Wayne’s philosophical vendetta against ping-pong tables in the office, there is plenty to love and learn. | ||||
| 28 Sep 2023 | 5 Steps to Tackling Disruptive Behavior at Work with Dolph Goldenburg | 00:12:15 | ||
Today I share the key to dealing with the jerk or shmuck in your office! | ||||
| 18 Jun 2019 | The Government Does the Talking, Your Nonprofit Does the Walking, and Other Lessons from Evan Marwell, Founder of EducationSuperHighway | 00:44:47 | ||
Dolph talks with Evan Marwell, successful serial entrepreneur, about his move into the nonprofit world with the creation of EducationSuperHighway. Evan compares and contrasts his experiences starting for-profit companies with the startup of a nonprofit organization.
*****Timestamped Highlights***** (2:20) The wifi problem that launched EducationSuperHighway (4:30) F.E. #1 – Learning from Bold Endeavors by Felix Rohatyn (6:00) F.E. #2 – Expanding a school’s bandwidth for technology (7:45) F.E. #3 – Bringing the tech issue center stage (White House) (9:35) America’s CTO lets Evan in on a government secret (shhh!) (12:23) How Evan ran his nonprofit like a startup (18:42) A project-oriented team is KEY! (20:56) Gauging commitment to allocate tasks (22:24) Working with a sense of urgency (23:25) You MUST recruit the people that are invested in your mission (25:39) A Big Bold & Finite Goal: Go out of business by 2020 (28:25) Preaching “planned obsolescence” to avoid mission creep (35:15) Evan’s entrepreneurial advice (38:49) “It’s better to be lucky than smart”
Links: Bold Endeavors: https://www.amazon.com/Bold-Endeavors-Government-America-Rebuild/dp/1416533133 2019: State of the State Report: www.educationsuperhighway.org Be in the know about bandwidth: www.compareandconnectk12.org
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| 18 Jan 2022 | All Things Interns: Recruiting, Interviewing, & Onboarding | 00:32:11 | ||
Lauren discusses finding extraordinary interns – from recruitment to interviews to orientation. | ||||
| 07 Mar 2024 | How Much is Your Time Worth? | 00:12:44 | ||
Understanding the true worth of an hour can transform how you prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and, ultimately, how you contribute to your organization's mission. In this bonus break, Dolph shares practical advice, stories from the field, and an online calculator designed to help you quantify the value of your time. Whether you're an executive director, a development professional, or play a vital role in operations, this episode will equip you with the tools to make more informed decisions about where to focus your efforts for maximum impact. Links mentioned in this episode: | ||||
| 14 Jun 2018 | Free Resources for Researching Foundations | 00:10:52 | ||
The ability to research prospective funders and develop a highly targeted list of possible foundations is a key skill that all grant writers must develop. Dolph shares how you can build a list of likely funders, narrow down the list, and create a great grant calendar.
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| 14 Mar 2023 | The Power of the Robot-Written Note with Rick Elmore | 00:25:04 | ||
Rick discusses the value of handwritten notes and how handwriting robots can help you scale your mail campaigns. | ||||
| 21 Jun 2022 | Why You Need an Interim Executive Director with David Harris | 00:34:46 | ||
David discusses the benefits of hiring an interim Executive Director and what you can expect from the experience. | ||||
| 31 Oct 2023 | Make a Successful Case for Unrestricted Funding with Nick Turner | 00:36:57 | ||
If you're tired of restricted funding that only allocates 10% (or less) of a grant for admin and overhead, Nick Turner shares how he successfully makes a case for unrestricted grants and gifts. Nick Vera is the CEO of the Institute of Justice, and he has dramatically grown his organization by soliciting and leveraging unrestricted gifts. In this episode, you and Nick will explore:
Similar episodes you will find useful include: Ep 170: Challenge the Fundraising Status Quo with Sherry Quam Taylor (Apple) (Spotify) Ep 279: Standing Up for Equitable Funding Practices with Lauren Steiner (Apple) (Spotify) Links mentioned in the episode: Vera Institute of Justice Website https://www.vera.org/ Vera Institute of Justice Twitter https://twitter.com/verainstitute Vera Institute of Justice LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/verainstitute/ Vera institute of Justice Facebook https://www.facebook.com/verainstitute Vera Institute of Justice Mastodon https://mstdn.social/@verainstitute | ||||
| 17 Dec 2020 | 6 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Be More Trans-Inclusive with Andy Marra | 00:39:25 | ||
Many of us identify as allies of people who are transgender and gender nonbinary. If you’re an ally and looking for ways to translate your values into policies and practices – then this episode is for you! We speak with Andy Marra, the chief executive of the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF). Andy is not just the CEO at TLDEF, she has also long been a leader in the fight for transgender rights and equality. She joins us today to discuss 6 steps that even the smallest nonprofit can take to demonstrate their commitment to full inclusion for people who are transgender or gender nonbinary. Listen in and learn about steps you can take to build a more trans-inclusive environment for all your stakeholders. | ||||
| 30 Nov 2021 | Going Mobile with Ben Dubin-Thaler | 00:35:08 | ||
Ben discusses what you should think about before buying and operating a mobile unit. | ||||
| 07 Jun 2018 | Three Questions to Ask Before You Submit that Grant! | 00:11:10 | ||
Look before you leap by asking these three questions before you even start writing a grant proposal. | ||||
| 26 Feb 2019 | From Recruitment to Recommitment, Building the Board You Need with Kate Hayes | 00:34:26 | ||
Kate Hayes of Echoing Green, a seed-funding and leadership development program for social entrepreneurs, joins Dolph for a lively discussion about the care and feeding of baby boards. Kate also shares her love of site visits to reignite board members’ passion for the organizational mission.
Links: Kate’s firm: www.echoinggreen.org Kate’s Article in SSIR: A Roadmap to Better Boards Archive of Kate’s Articles in Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/katehayes/#630769431a85
*****Timestamped Highlights***** (4:08) Growing from the “friends and family plan” (7:12) Why now? What do I want my board to look like? Who do I need? (10:34) The perks of cold-calling prospective members (12:40) A critical piece of the puzzle: matching context and content (17:06) Until Bernie Marcus knocks on your door, keep giving that homework (19:32) Peer pressure for a healthy culture (20:30) Bless and release (23:48) Recommitting board members by sparking their passion | ||||
| 01 Oct 2024 | Recharge Your Energy: The Power of Small Habits with Francesca Mereu | 00:27:52 | ||
Do you feel constantly overstretched, running on empty while trying to keep up with the demands of work and life? You're not alone! This week’s guest, Francesca Giulia Mereu, is here to help you recharge your energy and improve your well-being through small, impactful habits. Francesca, a coach with over 25 years of experience, shares her framework for managing energy through the "five batteries"—physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social. Discover how simple actions, from mindful breaks to managing screen time, can help you regain control of your energy levels. Her insights are drawn from her coaching of overstretched leaders, including humanitarian negotiators working in war zones. If you're feeling drained, this episode will equip you with actionable strategies to help you thrive. This episode answers the following questions:
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| 21 May 2020 | Generosity Post-Mortem: Legacy Giving with Lori Kranczer | 00:22:19 | ||
Looking to boost your incoming donations? Not sure how to do that given our uncertain economic climate? Then check out today’s episode on legacy giving. Join Lori Kranczer, lawyer and legacy giving expert, to hear her tips for creating and marketing an effective legacy giving campaign. | ||||
| 04 Jun 2020 | Virtual Galas in a Time of Social Distancing with Dean Crownover | 00:36:41 | ||
Is your next annual gala at risk of being canceled due to COVID-19? Well then listen in before you do anything! As today’s guest, Dean Crownover, points out, virtual fundraising events are working like gangbusters! So join us to learn how virtual fundraising events are structured, what you can expect to spend, what you can expect to earn, and the best practices you can adopt to make your next fundraising event a virtual success. | ||||
| 27 Aug 2024 | Your Nonprofit Needs a Rest Week with Kevin Greer (Encore) | 00:30:25 | ||
It’s the last week of August, and the lights are off here at Successful Nonprofits®. We have no meetings this week; the podcast and social media are scheduled in advance. And we’re off the computer and off the phone. You know why? Because we’re off having fun and enjoying our rest week! Since we’re on self-care rest week right now, it felt appropriate that we run this encore episode with Kevin Greer, the Chief Administrative Officer at New Profit, about the transformative power of incorporating rest weeks into your nonprofit’s annual calendar. As nonprofit professionals, we often push ourselves to the limit, but Kevin shares how New Profit’s Radical Reset — a full week where the organization completely shuts down — helps to combat burnout and boost creativity. He discusses the implementation process, the benefits of collective rest, and how rest can be equitably designed for all staff members. This week, as the Successful Nonprofits® team takes our own rest week, we encourage you to consider planning one for your organization next year, especially during a slower period like the last week of August. While acknowledging this may not be feasible for organizations providing 24/7 or emergency response services, the benefits for your team could be profound. This episode answers the following questions:
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| 26 Oct 2021 | What’s Trending with Daria Torres | 00:32:05 | ||
Daria Torres shares 4 predictions about nonprofit leadership & governance trends in 2022. | ||||
| 22 Mar 2018 | Strategic Planning Part 6: The Board Retreat | 00:17:33 | ||
The board retreat is among the most important steps of your strategic planning process. This episode shares techniques to ensure your board retreat fully engages participants in the planning process. | ||||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Make Yourself Indistractible with Atomic Habits | 00:17:41 | ||
What if you could ignore the incessant demands on your attention, giving you the time and space to develop and maintain habits that make you more productive and help you care for yourself? I recently read the books Indistractible by Nir Eyal and Atomic Habits by James Clear, and together these two books answer that important question. That’s why this Bonus Break shares three key concepts and four time-hacks from the books that will transform your relationship with work, productivity, and time. | ||||
| 06 Sep 2022 | Encore Episode: Adopting a Trauma-Informed Approach at Your Nonprofit with Kate Daugherty | 00:30:06 | ||
Kate discusses how trauma impacts our brains and how we can take a trauma-informed approach to ensure we respect and empower those who have been touched by trauma. | ||||
| 25 Oct 2022 | The Secret to Building a Rock Star Leadership Team with Allison Mayfield | 00:32:57 | ||
Allison discusses her secret ingredient to building a strong, effective senior leadership team. | ||||
| 23 Jul 2018 | Executive Transition Planning Series Part 3: Pros and Cons of Executive Director Contracts | 00:14:01 | ||
We are well underway on this bonus break series about succession planning, and this episode is about the often-discussed, hot topic of executive director contracts. We explore the pros and cons of offering the executive director an employment contract, specifically as they relate to transition planning. | ||||
| 25 Apr 2023 | Preserving Your Office Culture with Pareen Kohlhaas | 00:37:42 | ||
Pareen discusses the strategies she and her nonprofit used to build out a strong, efficient back office that supports their operations, mission, and office culture. | ||||
| 20 Apr 2021 | Tell Your Story with Scott Hartman | 00:40:03 | ||
Scott Hartman shares 4 secrets for a successful media interview plus tips for creating a professional-looking virtual meeting setting at home. | ||||
| 01 Jun 2021 | Putting the “People” Back in Volunteerism with Rob Jackson | 00:35:29 | ||
Rob Jackson shares groundbreaking ideas to help you ramp up your organization's volunteer program. | ||||
| 11 Sep 2019 | Broadcast With Your Own Podcast: Why Your Nonprofits next Project Should be to Start a Podcast with Mathew Passy | 00:39:17 | ||
I believe that every nonprofit should launch its own podcast, and so does this episode’s guest. There simply could not be a more intimate way to connect with hundreds or even thousands of supporters, prospective volunteers and prospective donors every week. Through a podcast, your organization can promote its mission, tell its story and significantly expand its base. Matthew Passey is widely known as The Podcast Consultant because he has helped clients generate over 20 million podcast downloads! At a time when very few nonprofits have jumped on this podcasting bandwagon, now is the time for your organization to start one. | ||||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Encouraging Innovation with Roger Martin | 00:46:44 | ||
Roger discusses how you can encourage innovation at all levels of your nonprofit – from entry-level staff all the way up to your Board. | ||||
| 04 Jan 2022 | Ask Dolph! Live! Part II | 00:30:16 | ||
Today we hear from you, Dear Listeners! Join us for Part 2 of Ask Dolph! Live! where we hear about the nonprofit troubles that have been on your mind. | ||||
| 16 Apr 2024 | Beyond Money: Incentives That Work with Uri Gneezy | 00:32:23 | ||
Whether you're grappling with salary negotiations, seeking to enhance donor engagement, or aiming to motivate your team more effectively, Uri's expert analysis provides actionable advice tailored for the unique challenges you face as nonprofit leaders. In this episode, renowned behavioral economist Uri Gneezy and our podcast host Dolph Goldenburg explore the world of incentives and their profound implications for nonprofit leaders. We dive into Gneezy's groundbreaking book, "Mixed Signals – How Incentives Really Work" and uncover the often-overlooked complexities of incentive strategies within the nonprofit sector. From dismantling the overhead myth to harnessing the power of pro-social incentives and understanding the unintended consequences of well-meaning initiatives, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights. This episode answers the following questions:
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| 09 Jul 2019 | Building Resilience, Practicing Forgiveness: Exploring Appreciative Inquiry with Jeanie Cockell and Joan McArthur-Blair | 00:39:44 | ||
Appreciative inquiry is a strengths-based approach to facilitating positive change in human organizations. Dolph talks with two seasoned practitioners of this method, Jeanie Cockell and Joan McArthur-Blair, about the intersection of hope, despair, and forgiveness that leads to resilience. Lots of inspiration ahead!
Links: Building Resilience with Appreciative Inquiry: A Leadership Journey through Hope, Despair, and Forgiveness https://www.amazon.com/Building-Resilience-Appreciative-Inquiry-Leadership/dp/1523082550 First Section of Book: https://www.bkconnection.com/books/title/Building-Resilience-with-Appreciative-Inquiry Nautilus Book Awards: http://nautilusbookawards.com/ Joan and Jeanie’s Website: https://cockellmcarthur-blair.com/
*****Timestamped Highlights***** (2:24) The hardest piece of resilience is forgiveness (3:05) If you can’t forgive, forgive what you can (9:40) Joan’s poem about forgiveness (14:45) A (short) stop at despair (16:02) Systemic despair (20:49) Moving forward with hope, the bedrock of resilience (24:14) A metaphorical car crash (24:36) The intersection of hope, despair, and forgiveness (25:45) Generative questions – easy yet profound (29:19) The good thoughts notebook (30:55) Joan’s poem about hope (36:02) Keep your vision of the shore! | ||||
| 19 Dec 2023 | Your 4-Day Workweek Blueprint with Jessica Weitzel | 00:32:58 | ||
In this episode, we demystify transitioning to a 4-day workweek at your nonprofit. Jessica Weitzel joins us to share the blueprint she and her team at Via Evaluation used to develop, implement, and evaluate a 4-day workweek pilot. With Dolph by her side, they explore:
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| 14 May 2019 | Set the Goals, Secure the Funding, Prepare for Lift-Off! Mini Program Planning Series, Part Two | 00:23:20 | ||
In Part Two of his Mini Program Planning Series, Dolph outlines the steps to set goals, track program outputs vs outcomes, secure initial funding, and obtain sustaining funding. He also throws in a few out-of-the-box ideas to consider and shares a real-deal timeline for program planning.
Links: Lean more about the MVP (Most Viable Product) in episode 106
*****Timestamped Highlights***** (2:41) Outputs vs. outcomes, and examples that help you remember the difference (6:13) How will you measure outputs and outcomes? (7:13) Where are you going to put your collected data? (9:00) Look close to home for your first source of funding (10:52) An approach for sustainable funding that sets you up for success (11:47) Can you earn some income? (13:51) The long game: planned giving (15:16) O-O-B idea #1: MVP (minimum viable product) (16:00) The merits of the MVP approach (17:14) O-O-B idea #2: test it first (18:49) O-O-B idea #3: outsource first (20:04) True expectations timeline | ||||
| 11 Apr 2023 | Increasing Operational Efficiency in Nonprofits NXUnite Panel Part I | 00:28:28 | ||
Dolph joins Colleen Carroll and Christina Edwards on an NXUnite panel to discuss practical tips and strategies to make your nonprofit more effective, efficient, and impactful. | ||||
| 26 Apr 2022 | Making the Impossible Possible with Jack Fuller | 00:40:03 | ||
Jack discusses how you can spark and harness imagination at your nonprofit. | ||||
| 06 Jul 2021 | It's Almost Always Someone You Trust with Tiffany Couch | 00:40:29 | ||
It's a holiday week, so we're rerunning one of our favorite episodes in which Tiffany Couch discusses what fraud looks like, who is likely to do it, and how to prevent it from happening to your nonprofit. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do! | ||||
| 13 Jun 2023 | Big Impact in Small Communities with Kerri Strauss | 00:34:26 | ||
Kerry discusses her leadership secret to inclusively overcome challenges and have lasting impact in small communities. | ||||
| 29 Mar 2022 | Attention-Grabbing Marketing with Dan Schepleng | 00:44:38 | ||
Dan discusses strategies for keeping your marketing efforts honest, interesting, and effective. | ||||
| 09 Jul 2020 | How to Love Your Next CRM with Maureen Wallbeoff | 00:29:32 | ||
Are you tired of how your nonprofit manages its data? Are you considering adopting a new, or perhaps your first, CRM? Then today’s episode is for you! Maureen Wallbeoff is an expert in both nonprofits and the technologies that help them thrive. Today she shares tips to help you love your next CRM. When you listen in you will hear how to select a CRM, how to make the change successfully, and a few recommended CRMs that are affordable and effective for small and medium-sized nonprofits. | ||||
| 03 Sep 2020 | Enlist your treasurer and banker to your sustainability team (with Chad Wolver) | 00:31:26 | ||
Every nonprofit leader dreams of achieving and maintaining financial sustainability, and every good board member knows that fiscal stewardship is one of their sacred duties. To explore the roles your board treasurer and banker play in sustainability and fiscal stewardship, we speak with seasoned board member, nonprofit tech entrepreneur and extraordinary banker, Chad Wolver. In this episode you will discover:
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| 02 Jul 2024 | The Nonprofit Professional’s Plan for Financial Independence with Bobbie Munroe (Encore) | 00:38:31 | ||
In this special Independence Day encore episode, we're revisit an important conversation with financial planner Bobbie Munroe. With over 40 years in finance and 30 years as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Bobbie helps individuals with modest incomes plan for a secure retirement. In this episode, Bobbie offers practical advice for nonprofit professionals on financial planning, saving for retirement, and achieving financial independence. This episode answers the following questions:
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| 18 Mar 2021 | Bonus Break #37: Include a Big Bold Goal in Your Next Strategic Plan | 00:22:29 | ||
A few factors set an exceptional strategic plan apart from an OK plan, and having a Big Bold Goal is one of them. In this episode, we will explore the four dimensions of a Big Bold Goal and discuss three examples of Big Bold Goals. | ||||
| 24 Sep 2020 | From 6 donors to more than 15,000 donors with Michael Hamill Remaley | 00:40:52 | ||
The Restaurant Worker’s Community Foundation is only two years old and already has an annual revenue of $7 million from more than 15,000 donors. That’s 250,000% growth! A lot of their success is the result of a great communications strategy. We invited communications thought leader and RWCF board member, Michael Hamill Remaley, to the podcast to discuss the topic. You will definitely pick up tips for your own communications strategy! | ||||
| 16 Jul 2020 | 4 Tips for Efficient and Effective Fundraising with Patton McDowell | 00:28:50 | ||
Small and medium-sized nonprofits face unique fundraising challenges and all too often overcompensate in ways that can cause lasting damage. Today’s guest, Patton McDowell, is not only a nonprofit podcast sensation himself, but a fundraising expert. Patton shares 4 simple tips to accomplish efficient and effective fundraising: adopt an achievable fundraising strategy, use positive messaging, properly engage your board and executive director, and keep your development staff happy. Listen in for details on how you and your nonprofit can achieve each of these and improve your fundraising outcome! | ||||
| 22 Mar 2022 | Insider Tips for Workparents with Daisy Dowling | 00:39:20 | ||
Daisy discusses how you can bring together your roles as a professional and as a parent --- and how you can excel at both. | ||||
| 26 Mar 2019 | Be a Standout Candidate, Nail Negotiations and MORE! – Career Advice from Mazarine Treyz, CEO of Wild Woman Fundraising | 00:41:40 | ||
Mazarine Treyz of Wild Woman Fundraising joins Dolph for a session of career coaching. They share a lot of Amen! moments as they discuss strategies on everything from negotiating a great salary to making the world a better place for all of us. Links: Mazarine’s Book: Get the Job: Your Fundraising Career Empowerment Guide Wild Social Media: https://wildwomanfundraising.com/product/the-wild-womans-guide-to-social-media/ Wild Woman Fundraising: www.wildwomanfundraising.com Mazarine’s Art: http://encausticarts.net/ Mazarine Treyz: www.mazarinetreyz.com
*****Timestamped Highlights***** (3:43) Stand out: Incorporate their cause with your personal story (6:42) The game of reveal and conceal in your resume (7:48) Navigating interview questions – tackling the expected and unexpected (9:33) Tips for approaching (and deflecting) the salary question (11:50) Mazarine shares resume writing tips (13:14) Blind screening resumes – to help see the whole (15:23) Start with your board (17:59) Shareholder value is bullsh*t (18:56) Staff love > donor love (20:15) The effects of “intern pay” – the mindset of undercompensation (23:51) Use your A.R.M.S. – and no, not not your limbs (26:58) What to consider when negotiating your salary (30:13) Hedonic treadmill – more, more, MORE! (32:58) Setting time aside to do what you love (36:25) Dolph is a five of diamonds | ||||
| 23 Feb 2021 | Bonus Break #36: 5 Ways to Repurpose Your Board Report | 00:09:35 | ||
It’s such a waste of energy to spend a lot of time writing a board report for just one use. Over the years, I’ve found ways to repurpose my board report so that I can increase the report’s overall impact. So pull your last board report out of the archive, remove any confidential information, and see if you can repurpose it in one of these 5 meaningful ways. | ||||
| 17 Jan 2023 | Moving from Reactive to Proactive with Mary Gladstone-Highland | 00:33:46 | ||
Mary discusses how nonprofit leaders can step back from the daily fires to find the space to think about and plan for the future. | ||||
| 29 Nov 2022 | 17 Leadership Books to Add to Your Reading List | 00:26:49 | ||
In this montage episode, guests return to share their favorite leadership books. | ||||
| 02 Nov 2023 | My $150,000 Lesson on Salary Negotiation | 00:21:51 | ||
Ever accepted a new job then regrated not negotiating enough on your salary and compensation? If so, you’re not alone! Navigating job offers and salary negotiations is daunting to most of us because we don’t do it every day. Early in my career, I made a negotiation decision that cost me more $150,000. Fast forward almost 25 years, and I’ve had significantly more experience negotiating pay – both as the person doing the hiring and the person being hired. And I’ve learned what works – and what doesn’t work. In this Bonus Break episode, I’ll share
This episode also refers to a Compensation Comparison Worksheet you can download at https://zc.vg/mDNi5. | ||||
| 01 Aug 2023 | I Took a Sabbatical and So Can You with David Heitstuman | 00:26:04 | ||
Explore the transformative power of sabbaticals as nonprofit CEO, David Heitstuman, shares his own sabbatical journey. | ||||
| 10 May 2018 | 14 Questions to Ask a Prospective Consultant | 00:14:23 | ||
Dolph Goldenburg offers 14 interview questions that will help ensure you find a good consultant in your local market. | ||||