We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 329. Habits of an Impactful Executive Director - Brooke Richie-Babbage
Welcome back to our Friday Series The Habits of an Impactful Fundraiser. This week we're taking on that top role with Do-Gooder (and attorney!) Brooke Richie-Babbage, founder of Bending Arc and former ED is breaking down Habits of an Impactful Executive Director. We're bringing tips, case studies and the Do's/Dont's for a modern fundraiser. Tune in ✌️
Special Guest
Brooke Richie-Babbage, Nonprofit strategist and coach + Host, Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast
Episode Highlights
- Brooke’s story (3:00)
- What is the big picture question we need to be asking (7:00)
- Habits of an impactful Executive Director (10:00)
- KPI’s and success indicators that matter and some that don’t matter (21:00)
- Mental Health Minute (28:10)
- How to connect with Brooke (33:55)
For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/329
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You know we believe Everyone Matters - and we’ve witnessed the greatest philanthropic movements happen when you both SEE and activate donors at every level, and Virtuous is the platform to help you do just that. It’s so much more than a nonprofit CRM. Virtuous helps charities reimagine generosity through responsive fundraising, volunteer management, and online giving, and we love it because this approach builds trust and loyalty through personalized engagement.
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