Leaders have always been charged with making tough decisions. In fact, the hallmark quality of a truly great leader is the ability to weigh the options and to make the best decisions for their people.But oftentimes the decisions we have to mak

Episode 59: Innovation and the Nonprofit Sector

Mar 31st, 2020 24m 32s

When we think of innovation, we typically attribute this to technology and for-profit companies. They’re the ones with the big ideas and the money to see them through. But, when it comes to solving the most pressing issues facing our communitie

Episode 58: Managing Frontline Nonprofit Staff

Mar 26th, 2020 14m 45s

To every single person on the frontlines, thank you for all you are doing to keep our communities safe and healthy.Unfortunately, child abuse, domestic violence, hunger, homelessness, and of course healthcare does not pause just because of a p

Episode 57: Moving Forward During a Crisis

Mar 24th, 2020 8m 40s

Many nonprofits are shying away from fundraising or even charging for programs right now because of the coronavirus crisis. These actions come from a good place and demonstrate how compassionate and empathetic people in the nonprofit field trul

Episode 56: Managing a Remote Team

Mar 19th, 2020 19m 13s

With coronavirus forcing most of us to work from home, a question that has come up a lot is, how can I manage a remote team? Many nonprofit leaders are concerned with how to keep their teams engaged and motivated during this unprecedented time.

Episode 55: Fundraising During the Coronavirus Crisis

Mar 17th, 2020 22m 19s

The coronavirus has canceled events the world over- from weddings to conferences and, unfortunately, our nonprofit fundraisers. So many nonprofits rely on spring fundraisers to raise crucial funding for their causes. If you’ve had to cancel you

Episode 54: Emotional Intelligence- A Valuable Skill for Nonprofit Leaders

Mar 12th, 2020 22m 47s

Emotional intelligence is one of those buzz words that gets thrown around. In fact, it’s easier to spot when someone lacks it, than when someone has it. But emotional intelligence is actually one of the most important skills that nonprofit lead

Episode 29: Stephanie Hathaway on Making the Shift from For-Profit to Nonprofit

Dec 17th, 2019 45m 28s

Stephanie Hathaway is a Regional Donation Center Manager for the nonprofit Soles4Souls. While she is creating huge impact with her work now, she didn't always work in the nonprofit space- her background is in fashion. But, after landing her dre

Episode 28: NBN- Leadership versus Management

Dec 12th, 2019 20m 36s

We're thrilled to kick off the Nonprofit Boss Network (NBN) weekly minisodes with our first topic- leadership vs. management.The skills that it takes to effectively lead are similar regardless of how many people you’re supervising or managing.

Episode 27: Are metrics preventing your nonprofit from achieving strategic success?

Dec 10th, 2019 24m 49s

In a recent Harvard Business Review article, the authors considered how metrics could take businesses further away from their strategic goals. As all nonprofit professionals know, measurement and program evaluation are hugely important for non

Episode 26: Gretchen Foskett on Starting and Growing a Nonprofit

Oct 10th, 2019 43m 48s

Dr. Gretchen Foskett is part of the physician duo behind the Little Zebra Fund, a nonprofit that “provides funding for universal access to clinical genetic testing by eliminating financial obstacles.”Physician by day and nonprofit boss by nigh

Episode 25: How to Effectively Facilitate a Meeting

Sep 19th, 2019 22m 56s

I love meetings- they’re my absolute favorite! Said no one. Ever.I think most of us can agree that meetings are literally the worst. Even though they take over our calendars and are practically a universal part of doing business, most of us ha

Episode 24: Become an Effective Nonprofit Professional by Focusing on 5 Key Areas

Aug 22nd, 2019 21m 46s

Becoming an effective nonprofit professional takes more than years of experience. It takes shifting your mindset in a way that helps you tap into your strengths and align your work with your passions.On this episode, I share with you five key

Episode 23: How to Excel in Fundraising as an Introvert

Aug 15th, 2019 21m 27s

Fundraising may seem like an extrovert's game, but us introverts have some innate strengths that make us equally qualified excel in fundraising. On this episode I share with you some of the tips and tricks that have helped me succeed in my fund

Episode 22: Chelsi Bennett on Running Your Nonprofit as a Side Hustle, Self Care, and Using Your Personal Story to Fuel Service

Aug 8th, 2019 48m 1s

On today's episode of Nonprofit Confidential, I share my conversation with Chelsi Bennett. Among her many roles, Chelsi is the founder of the Life With Chelsi Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers women and helps moms-to-be. Runni

Episode 21: How to create a mission-oriented data strategy

Jul 18th, 2019 18m 47s

In today's episode, I'm talking about creating a mission-oriented data strategy. Essentially, this means shifting your mindset (and the mindset of your nonprofit organization) so that you view data as a tool to help you achiever greater impact,

Episode 20: What do donors really want?

Jul 11th, 2019 20m 29s

In today's episode of Nonprofit Confidential, I'm answering the most important question for fundraisers- what do donors really want? When we have a million and one things to do, it's easy to let touch points slip by without taking action. Afte

Episode 19: Five Tips for Achieving Your Goals this Fiscal Year

Jul 4th, 2019 17m 30s

For many nonprofits, July 1 marked the start of a new fiscal year. With a clean slate and seemingly unlimited potential, that new fiscal year feeling fits in perfectly with summer. But those good vibes can easily start to slip away once you ge

Episode 18: FAQ's from Engaging Volunteers to Budgeting and Social Media

Jun 27th, 2019 24m 46s

It's time for another FAQ episode! Today I'm answering questions like: How can my organization engage volunteers when we don't have direct service programs? (including some ideas to help you get started)How can I convert social media follower

Episode 17: Chats with Chelsi Interviews Sheela

Jun 20th, 2019 32m 55s

As the host of Nonprofit Confidential and founder of ThirdSuite, I often get asked to share my story. Specifically, why I started ThirdSuite and why I'm so passionate about what I do. On this episode, I am flipping the script. Rather than bein

Episode 16: Five Myths That Are Holding Your Nonprofit Back

Jun 13th, 2019 20m 9s

Common sayings we hear around the workplace are often found to be untrue after further investigation.In the best case scenario, these little myths are totally harmless but in the nonprofit field, these myths can hold your organization back fro

Episode 15: Three Scaled Down Strategic Plan Frameworks that Maximize Impact

Jun 6th, 2019 20m 5s

Remember when strategic planning meant multiple, day long meetings and a thick packet of information? Nonprofits have moved away from this method of strategic planning in recent years- thankfully!In this episode I answer FAQ’s about strategic

Episode 14: Six Ideas to Make Introducing Change into your Nonprofit Easier

May 30th, 2019 20m 33s

As the saying goes, the only constant is change. If that's the case, why is it so hard to deal with? Shaking things up at your nonprofit is not an easy task. In fact, an incredible 70% of change management projects fail. In this episode, I di

Episode 13: The 7 Factors That Create Strong Nonprofit Boards

May 2nd, 2019 21m

It goes without saying that nonprofits with strong, engaged boards are more successful than those with lackluster boards.We know what a board of directors is supposed to do, so what does it take for a board to head towards excellence and away

Episode 12: Tips for Reducing Stress for Yourself and your Staff

Apr 23rd, 2019 22m 30s

In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, this week's episode is all about stress and what we can do to relieve it. The nonprofit sector checks off many of the characteristics that lead to workplace stress.Things like low salary and excessi