My guest today is Mark Buzan. Mark has close to two decades of experience as a Director of Communications, Government Relations, Marketing, and Business Development as well as a consultant to nonprofits and associations. Ultimately these roles lead to his becoming an Executive Director, and President and CEO of three national associations.  In addition to running Our Executive Director Association Management Services, Mark is also a board director for the Virtues Project International Association (VPIA). Directing strategic plan initiatives, strategy and business operation plans, governance policies and annual budgets, Mark has surpassed organizational goals and optimized organizational effectiveness for nonprofits and associations everywhere. He has earned a solid reputation for the building, management and promotion of member programs to increase the bottom-line improving member services and benefits. A passionate student for understanding why people step up to the role of a board of a nonprofit and what makes for a truly effective board experience, Mark has interviewed hundreds of volunteer leaders who have taken up the challenge of board service. The insights gained lead him to the founding of the Society of Nonprofit Board Directors, an online professional association for board directors from around the world. Here’s what to expect during the episode: Challenges that a board faces when trying to advance the interests of both the members and the organization. What makes a board member tick? Learn from Mark’s story of how he got to where is right now. The importance of leadership to move people into action and not just inform them of the problems at hand. The desire of board members to have a personal impact on the organization’s mission. ~ You can see Mark on his website https://nonprofitboarddirectors.org/   Check out or sign up for the Nonprofit Directors’ Summit (February, 2021) here: https://www.nonprofitboardsummit.org/copy-of-surviveandthrivenonprofit-org-newlywbeog4?affiliate_id=2927376 For you Executive Directors or CEO’s, see Mark’s message on https://www.nonprofitboardsummit.org/eds   Get a free consultation with Mary by going to https://www.talkwithmary.com/   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

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103: Nonprofit Association ED Shares What Board Members Want

My guest today is Rebecca Sutherns. Rebecca is an insightful and high energy collaborative strategist. She is a world class facilitator who has served as a trusted advisor to hundreds of mission-driven organizations in Canada and internationally for more than 20 years. Rebecca is a skilled communicator, with a particular gift for helping leaders make wiser decisions faster. She specializes in facilitating strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, strong governance and effective teamwork, and is the author of Nimble: Off Script But Still On Track – a coaching guide for responsive facilitation and more recently Sightline: Strategic plans that gather momentum not dust.   Here’s what to expect during the episode: How can we plan at a time with COVID-19 around? Planning doesn’t only have to occur when you know what’s going to happen. What does collaborative planning entail? How can it benefit a nonprofit? In a nonprofit setting, who collaborates with who? The factors to consider when designing a planning process. Understand the output you want, why it matters, who you need to get it, and how to make everything come together. There’s no need to have entirely-fixed plans! Organizations need to be structured and flexible at the same time.   ~   You can see Rebecca on her website https://rebeccasutherns.com/ Her LinkedIn is at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccasutherns/ and her Twitter is https://twitter.com/RebeccaSutherns   Check out these resources mentioned in the episode! Nimble: Off Script But Still On Track https://www.amazon.com/Nimble-Coaching-Guide-Responsive-Facilitation/dp/1999576101   What The Hell Do We Do Now?: An enterprise guide to COVID-19 and beyond https://www.amazon.com/What-Hell-Do-Now-enterprise-ebook/dp/B08JCFY1KH   Get Mary’s free guide: How to Engage Your Board in Fundraising, by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardfundraising     Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

102: Why is Collaborative Planning Important for Your Nonprofit?

My guest today is Russ Elliot. Russ' experience includes 35+ years of guiding executives through the challenges of leading people and organizations. During his corporate career in Human Resources, including ten years in the top role, his focus was on driving success through leadership and talent development, coaching, and systematic organizational change. Russ has coached executives in many industries including tech, banking, financial technology, manufacturing, and nonprofits.  Russ has a Master’s degree in Human Resources from University of Illinois, holds the Professional Certified Coach certification from the International Coaching Federation, and has taught classes at UC Berkeley extension. Russ’ client list ranges from mid-sized to Fortune 50 companies. After a successful career as a Senior VP, Russ left corporate to found the Conscious Culture Group, a consulting and executive coaching company driven to create great places to work. He is recognized as an expert in the leadership levers affecting company culture and offers this deep knowledge in his coaching practice.  Here’s what to expect during the episode: Leaders may have a culture they want to implement but it’s the employees that define what it truly is. Dealing with the disconnect around accountability among board members. The value of knowing the employee experience around the nonprofit’s mission. Identify and understand the behaviors that your culture and values entail. Is the leadership reflecting the same intentions? No team is ever going to be perfect, but will your team be willing to accept their flaws and do the work towards positive change? Knowing how to identify areas for improvement that a board may be unaware of. ~ You can see Russ on his website https://consciousculturegroup.com/ and https://russelliot.com/ His LinkedIn is at http://www.linkedin.com/in/russelliot and his email is  russ@consciousculturegroup.com  Get Mary’s free training, The 3 Mistakes Nonprofit Leaders Make Orienting Board Members, by going to https://www.hilandconsulting.org/nonprofitboardorientation  Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Hiland Consulting website: https://hilandconsulting.org

101: Create A Conscious Culture in Your Nonprofit

In this episode Mary shares self-care all nonprofit leaders can benefit from using. For this, our 100th episode!, we want to give you something that can nurture you as the important leader you are. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! To schedule a free consultation with Mary go to: Talk With Mary.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

100: Self-care Tips for Nonprofit Leaders

My guest today is Connie Whitman. Connie helps ambitious business owners, leaders and sales teams build powerhouse organizations to achieve outrageous goals.   An international speaker and influencer, Connie’s inspired teaching and transformational tools and content ensures businesses, and their salespeople, grow their revenue streams through enhanced internal and external communication skills while developing strong relationship-based cultures.    Connie is the CEO of Whitman & Associates, LLC for the past two-decades. Her new book ESP – Easy Sales Process: 7-Steps to Sales Success, hit #1 International Best Seller.    As a radio show host, she is thrilled to share inspiring content on her weekly, international podcast Enlightenment of Change—a free resource for professionals looking to fast track their careers.   Here’s what to expect during the episode: Treating sales as helping, education, and building relationships with people. It’s all about care, love, and respect. Igniting the fire of connecting with people to bring your movement forward. The benefits of creating a system to be prepared to perform at your best each day. Scheduling the smallest of meetings might do you wonders! Knowing the people you’re trying to connect with. It’s not all about your mission! You have to listen and pay attention.   ~   You can see Connie on her website (https://whitmanassoc.com/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WhitmanAndAssociates), and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniewhitman/)  Her email address is connie@whitmanassoc.com        Get Mary’s free guide, Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board, by downloading it on https://hilandconsulting.org   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

099: Use These 7 Steps to Benefit Your Nonprofit

My guest today is Alan Mucatel. Alan has been the Executive Director of Rising Ground since 2009. Under his leadership and direction, the agency has more than doubled in size, impact, and budget with a steady expansion of existing programs and services and ventures into new fields. Alan is a change agent who in less than a decade transformed Rising Ground from a shrinking nonprofit agency, with 80% of its programs in corrective action, to the Gold winner in Overall Management of the New York Community Trust’s Nonprofit Excellence Awards in 2014.  Rising Ground currently supports more than 25,000 children, adults, and family members across New York City and Westchester County with programs that range from foster care, family services, and intimate partner violence prevention and survivor support, to special education, intellectual and developmental disabilities services, and a sanctuary for unaccompanied migrant youth. Beyond Rising Ground, Alan is Chair and Founder of the Collaborative for Children and Families, which provides Children’s Health Home services to 30 human service organizations. He has served as a Board Member of  New York advocacy collectives for human services, the Council of Family and Child Caring Agencies, and currently is on the board of the Human Services Council.  Prior to joining Rising Ground, Alan was the Executive Director of Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey (CPNJ) where he oversaw operations and planning for the multi-faceted agency providing educational, residential, therapeutic and other supports to infants, children and adults with a range of physical and cognitive disabilities, and their families. There he managed a growing operation with 400 - plus staff, an annual budget exceeding $22 million, and programs serving more than 900 individuals and families each week. Before that, he served the Coalition for the Homeless as Deputy Director and Development Director.  He has an MBA and MA in Politics from New York University and a BA in Government from Wesleyan University. Here’s what to expect during the episode: Acknowledging the need to adjust the way we do business in this unprecedented time. Infusing equity in the treatment of the people you serve, including your staff. How virtual tools like Zoom and FaceTime can be very effective and efficient for telecare and other welfare services. Improving engagement and encouragement for your staff is valuable. Your people want to hear from you. Recognizing that healthy communication and emergency preparedness are essential assets to the success of an organization. ~ You can see Alan on his website (https://www.risingground.org/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RisingGroundNY/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/risinggroundny)  Get Mary’s free guide, Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board, by downloading it on https://hilandconsulting.org  Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: Hiland Consulting

098: Pivoting: An ED’s Lessons Learned in the 2020 Pandemic

My guest today is Heather Burright. She is the founder of Skill Masters Market, which specializes in creating dynamic, people-centric solutions for your organization’s most important asset – your human capital. Leveraging 15 years of experience, Heather partners with organizations to create solutions that align with their business goals, exceed their expectations, and meet their needs. Heather’s unique approach taps into big picture thinking – what are the organization’s strategic goals and what will people need to do to meet those goals – while also keeping a sharp detail focus. Her expertise in instructional design and change management principles in the non-profit space allows her to provide the necessary structure and strategic direction to any human capital project.  Here’s what to expect during the episode: The importance for organizations to look at the kind of professional development their staff is getting, especially during the pandemic. Information can be a nudge but does not necessarily cause a behavioral change. A classroom environment should be relevant and practical, not just engagement for engagement’s sake. An example of the impact that the right implementation of virtual classrooms can make. The significant differences between virtual training and in-person training.   ~ You can see Heather on her website https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/ and on her LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-burright/   See her Three Tips for Virtual Facilitation here: https://bit.ly/30tbFgM Get Mary’s free guide, Six Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board, by downloading it on https://hilandconsulting.org  Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting And her website: Hiland Consulting

097: Use Virtual Training to Empower Your Staff

My guest today is Steven Bowman.  Steven is a seasoned Board adviser, with a great depth of experience and skill facilitating Board reviews and strategic planning process. He has held numerous senior executive, CEO and Board positions with some of the USA and Australia’s most prestigious organizations, as well as authoring and co-authoring over 14 books on governance, strategy, risk and executive leadership. Acknowledged as a pioneer in the field of strategic awareness, Steven has built a reputation around the world as an adviser who empowers his clients by offering multiple perspectives on any given challenge. Here’s what to expect during the episode: “The board’s role is to make the choices that create the future for the communities you serve.” What are the various kinds of people that make boards go off-track? Learn to deal with bad behavior instead of being too “polite”. The importance of knowing your vision statement and its relationship to making decisions and asking questions. What is the culture you need for the organization, and how do you know you’re meeting that goal? “Are you doing this to prove, or are you doing this to create?”   You can contact Steve via email: steven@consciousgovernance.com  His website is https://consciousgovernance.com/  Get Mary’s free guide, How to Engage Your Board in Fundraising, by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardfundraising  Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

096: What's A Board Review And Why You Need It

In this episode Mary shares results you can expect from a mindfulness practice. She also shares what executive directors participating in her Well Being for Nonprofit Executive Directors program have to say about the benefits for them as leaders. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! To schedule a free consultation with Mary go to: Talk With Mary.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

095: Why you need a mindfulness practice and 3 tips

My guest today is Hugh Ballou. Hugh is a Transformational Leadership Strategist and Corporate Culture Architect working with visionary CEOs, entrepreneurs, clergy, and nonprofit leaders and their teams to develop a purpose-driven high-performance collaboration culture that significantly increases productivity, profits, and job satisfaction, through dramatically decreasing confusion, conflicts, and under-functioning.  With 40 years as musical conductor, Ballou uses the leadership skills utilized daily by the conductor in teaching relevant leadership skills and showing leaders in business, religious institutions, or nonprofit organizations the power of creating a high-performance culture that responds to the nuances of the leader as a skilled orchestra responds to the musical director.  In his work with Social Entrepreneurs and corporate executives for 32+ years applying his unique transformational leadership concepts, he has developed comprehensive systems and strategies for empowering leadership leading social change His books, e-Books, online programs and live presentations have impact on leaders worldwide with his unique and proprietary leadership methodology that integrates strategy with performance unlike the traditional consultant model. Here’s what to expect during the episode: The similarities between music directors, programmers, and leadership consultants: being creative without breaking the rules.  What are the elements that hold back nonprofit leaders from success? The importance of defining your goals as a leader to build the roads that lead to them. How can you avoid falling into the pitfall of micromanaging? Giving the opportunity for the board to add their expertise and be involved in the work.  You can listen to Hugh’s podcasts on http://thenonprofitexchange.org and http://BetterLeader.me His website is https://synervisionleadership.org and the community is at https://synervisionleadership.org/community-overview Get Mary’s free training, 3 Mistakes Nonprofit Leaders Make Orienting Board Members by going to http://nonprofitboardorientation.com   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

094: Leadership Insights You Need to Know

My guest for this episode is Linda Lysakowski.  Linda is one of slightly more than just one the hundred professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive designation. In her thirty-plus years in the development field, she has managed capital campaigns; helped dozens of nonprofit organizations achieve their development goals, and has trained more than 40,000 professionals in Mexico, Canada, Egypt, Bermuda, and most of the fifty United States.  Linda is a graduate of Alvernia College in Reading, PA with majors in Banking and Finance; Communications; and Theology/Philosophy. She is a graduate of AFP’s Faculty Training Academy and has received two AFP research grants.  She has received the Outstanding Fundraising Executive award from the Eastern PA, Las Vegas, and Sierra (NV) chapters of AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) was recognized internationally with the Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Service to AFP. She was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Las Vegas Chapter of AFP. Linda is a speaker and the published author of more than two dozen books. In addition to her full-length books, Linda has written three AFP Ready Reference Books and has been published in numerous other Publications including International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing, Contributions, Advancing Philanthropy, Associations Now, CASE Currents, Major Gifts Report, Grant Station, New Directions in Philanthropy, and more.   Here’s what to expect during the episode: The essential factors for people being a successful fundraiser. How getting involved develops the connections you need. Keeping in touch with the donors, volunteers, and clients in different ways during the “new normal” period. The value of taking time to evaluate your board members and doing strategic planning. Acknowledging that the people we’re working with may have undergone some changes. Taking advantage of this time to invest in your development. Some of the barriers for nonprofits who are trying to raise money.   ~   You can contact Linda via email: linda@lindalysakowski.com  Her website is https://lindalysakowskicourses.com/  Get Mary’s free guide, How to Engage Your Board in Fundraising, for free by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardfundraising  Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

093: Fundraising success tips you need to know now!

My guest for this episode is Cynthia Gregory. As a nonprofit leader with more than two decades in the field and as a certified Co-Active Coach, Cynthia Gregory knows that no one works harder or deserves more validation than nonprofit fundraisers, executives, and cultural change-makers. Cynthia has held leadership roles with United Way, Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and smaller, regional nonprofits, mainly focused on healthcare.  Through her executive coaching practice, Cynthia supports nonprofit leaders with individual and team coaching through group facilitation.  Cynthia earned her BA, journalism from Gonzaga University, and her MFA, creative writing, from Mills College. Cynthia is widely published and author of Journaling As Sacred Practice: An Act of Extreme Bravery. Here’s what to expect during the episode: The definition of work-life balance for the typical Nonprofit Leader. Various elements that contribute to executive burnout in the nonprofit profession. Associated pressures that Nonprofit Leaders have to deal with on a daily basis. The importance of being an example to your staff that you can take some time off. How “filling our souls” with our colleagues and peers can help make better decisions. Challenging our assumptions creates possibilities and drives the right mindset. Productivity can come out of taking care of yourself.  You can find Cynthia at her website at https://cgregorycreativity.com/  You can also find her on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/coachcynthia.gregory) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/GregoryCynthia/) Message Cynthia on LinkedIn, mention Inspired Nonprofit Leadership and receive a free 30-minute coaching session on work-life balance. Get Mary’s guide, 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board, for free by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

092: Is balance for nonprofit leaders possible?

In this episode, Mary shares some tips for nonprofit leaders on how to cultivate creativity. Hint: passion helps a lot and you know you have that! Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! To schedule a free consultation with Mary go to: Talk With Mary.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

091: How's your creativity? Here are some tips for leaders.

My guest for this episode is Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Edventure More (EDMO®) whose mission is mission is to make equitable, high-quality STEAM & SEL education programs accessible to all communities in order to cultivate curious, courageous, and kind humans everywhere. Since 2004 EDMO® has grown to serve over 20,000 kids annually through its award-winning summer day camps and after school programs.  In addition to serving as Executive Director of Edventure More, Eduardo has been active on the SF Department of Children & Youth’s Summer Work Group, The Big Lift collaborative’s Inspiring Summers Workgroup in the Peninsula, the Marin Promise in Marin County and the Oakland Summer Learning Network. He has also represented the Bay Area at summer funding lobbying events at the state capitol.  Eduardo contributes to the field as a speaker at local and national summer and afterschool conferences. He has led workshops on Authentic Leadership, The Maker Mindset, and Social Emotional Learning at the National Summer Learning Association Conference, National Afterschool Association Conference, and elsewhere. He has completed the Leadership for Equity & Opportunity (LEO) learning-in-action program and is learning to be a better equity ally every day. Here’s what to expect during the episode: Making adjustments to the nonprofit to adapt to the pandemic. The “design challenge” in flipping an in-person activity to an online event. Leading with love instead of fear during a time of crisis. Learning that people are kind and honest through a restructured financial model. Pursuing innovation with equity in mind. Developing trust and understanding between you and the board members. You can contact Eduardo via email: eduardo@campedmo.org  His website is https://campedmo.org/  Get Mary’s Trust Building Guide and Action Plan for free by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding  Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

090: How One Executive Pivoted His Nonprofit in Response to COVID19

My guest for this episode is Sherry Quam Taylor. Sherry has over 13 years of experience with nonprofits: as a volunteer, staff, and on boards. Sherry has had her own business helping nonprofits for eight years.  She teaches nonprofit leaders how to pivot from a heavy dependence on program, government, and event gifts and into securing large, investment-level donations from individuals so they can finally fund their missions. The leaders she works with are experts in their field, but when it comes to individual donor fundraising, they’ve simply never been trained on how to do it, so it feels uncomfortable and frustrating.  She helps them learn the exact steps to launch a mid- and major level gift program that feels comfortable, involves less dread, and fully funds their mission for the long-haul. She does this nationally through her private coaching, 90-day LET’S GROW fundraising accelerator, and professional development courses. Here’s what to expect during the episode. The results of Sherry’s extensive research on what Development Directors need. Discovering the need to provide and training for nonprofits especially this year. Why one should look into creating a wonderful donor experience.  Challenges in allocating time and resources to the right strategy for better results. Tackling the mystery of finding individual donors. Educating board members about what fundraising really looks like. ~ You can contact Sherry via email Sherry@quamtaylor.com and see her website at www.quamtaylor.com  Get Sherry’s course by going to www.quamtaylor.com/boardonboard and use the discount code “Hiland” for a significant discount. Have Mary’s free guide Engage Your Board in Fundraising by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardfundraising Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

089: What do Development Directors say they need?

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