Mickey gets to visit with Jeff Jowdy, President of Lighthouse Counsel, about the special significance of what it means to be a board chair, and the research Lighthouse Counsel is conducting in the area, along with a summary of their findings so far. To participate in the research, please visit: https://www.research.net/r/8N5P88Q
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Mickey talks with Kerry O'Brien, Employment Lawyer & Labor Policy Consultant, about broad issues in U.S. Employment Law, and how nonprofits should make sure their employment policies match their values. Your nonprofit may not be living its values and may be communicating mixed messages that can contribute to employee disengagement and turnover, and yes, even lead to the lawsuits that well-done HR policy is meant to avoid. Among the things we...
Mickey speaks with Marci Reed, Executive Director, Architects Foundation at The American Institute of Architects about the organization’s focus on empowering a diverse, next-generation of architects. Among the topics we cover: Architecture is a profession held in high regard, although it’s mysterious to people who aren’t exposed to it either as a possible career, or as a client (think Seinfeld’s Art Vandelay).
The nature of design...
Veronica Kirin (she/her/hers) is an Anthropologist, Author, and Board President for Stem Greenhouse. Her first business, a nonprofit corporation conducting disaster relief, was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her latest work, Stories of COVID, is documenting the pandemic in real time for a book for future generations. We talk about “the pivot,” the tendency to panic-pivot, and avoiding over-pivoting. Our conversation also covers:...
Mickey visits with Georgia River Network Board Chair Lynn McIntyre and Executive Director Rena Ann Peck to talk about GRN about their programming and fundraising adaptations during pandemic. They recently successfully completed a virtual event, and contend that making virtual contact with stakeholders has actually improved some things for the organization. Learn more about their efforts here: http://garivers.org/
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Talking with Patrice Davis founder of Grants Works, about acquiring and retaining grants. We discuss:
• Ongoing availability of private sector and federal government grants.
• Noticeable trends in how foundations are funding nonprofits impacted by the slowdown (and increased need) caused by COVID-19.
• The continued and possibly increased importance of collaborative partnerships when seeking grants.
• How to find local government...
This Possibility Project was conducted on August 6th. How do we go about designing programs, services, and policies? Is equity and access at the center of this work? Usually not. Let's talk about what it means to create mechanisms of social change that are disruptive, because they are rooted in shifting power, equity, and impact. Find Possibility Project on LinkedIn to participate in the next, LIVE session:...
Nonprofit SnapCast gets to interview Idalia Fernandez, Monisha Kapila, and Angela Romans about their work coaching and supporting nonprofit leaders of color, and some key patterns they see emerging as many historically White-led organizations may be appointing leaders of color for the first time. Among the topics we cover: Connecting this work to current events.
Identifying problematic organizational patterns.
The issue of funding...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Nonprofit Snapshot announces testing for the Nonprofit Snapshot micro-assessment app for nonprofits. You can find more information on testing and how to become a tester here: http://nonprofitsnapshot.org/blog/71-seeking-beta-testers
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Talking with Robin Cabral on the topic of Fundraising Career Advancement: How to Move Up in Your Fundraising Career By Building Your Personal Brand. Among the topics we cover: Leveraging social media to advance in your fundraising career.
How does your fundraising resume fits into today's digital world?
Creating a digital fundraising persona that stands out.
Making LinkedIn your fundraising best friend.
Enhancing your paper resume in a digital...
