

Nonprofit Mission: Impact
Carol Hamilton
Nonprofit Mission Impact is the podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause. Hosted vy Carol Hamilton, nonprofit inclusive strategic planning and evaluation design consultant.
On this podcast we explore
· How to turn down the static and help you stop working at cross purposes
- how to make your organization more effective by increasing the strategic alignment within your organization
· All for this is for the purpose of creating greater mission impact.
On this podcast we explore
· How to turn down the static and help you stop working at cross purposes
- how to make your organization more effective by increasing the strategic alignment within your organization
· All for this is for the purpose of creating greater mission impact.
Episodes
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Sep 27, 2022 • 35min
Relational intelligence with Betina Pflug
In episode 57 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Betina Pflug (Beh-tee-nuh Flug) discuss: What makes relational intelligence unique Polarities – what they are and how to manage them Building team dynamics in a virtual workplace Guest Bio: Betina Pflug is an executive and life coach with over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship, relational intelligence, strategic decision-making, nonprofits, facilitation & training, marketing, and CRM. Her international experience enables her to share best practices from a different perspective and allows her to communicate in several languages, such as Portuguese, German, Spanish, and English. With a personal motto of "leave every place you go, better than you found" and her organizational skills, Betina identifies problems and dreams up actionable solutions. Important Links and Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betinapflug/ https://wity.tech/ https://www.instagram.com/betina_pflug/?hl=en https://hallos.com.br/relational-intelligence/ Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

Sep 6, 2022 • 51min
Applying an equity lens to your nonprofit work with Danielle Marshall
In episode 56 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Danielle Marshall discuss: Using an equity lens to integrate DEI into all aspects of your work The importance of sharing back next steps to community when you ask for feedback How to reframe resistance Guest Bios: Danielle is an inclusive leader focused on strengthening collaboration among teams, leaders, and stakeholders to foster problem-solving, create solutions, and improve culture. She finds inspiration in leading systemic change work that promotes equity and inclusion. Danielle has worked in the nonprofit sector for 20+ years most recently having served as the Executive Director for Playworks Mid-Atlantic. Danielle went on to found Culture Principles in response to a persistent need to move organizations beyond DEI statements to develop strategic and actionable equity goals. Danielle holds a Master's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Louisiana Tech University and draws on her background as an I/O psychologist in applying a racial equity lens to organizational policies, practices, and programs. She is a Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)/Executive Coach. Important Links and Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danimarshall https://www.culture-principles.com/ https://idiinventory.com/ Equity Alignment Lens PDF Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

Aug 23, 2022 • 55min
Helping nonprofits boards move toward greater equity with Christal Cherry and Renee Ross
In episode 55 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guests, Dr. Renee Rubin Ross and Christal Cherry discuss: The importance of stressing solutions when educating about DEI How white fragility can prevent the larger issue of a supremacist culture from being addressed Why it is important to see people for who they are while progressing into an equitable future Guest Bios:Dr. Renee Rubin Ross is a nationally recognized strategic planning and board development consultant. Committed to racial equity in the nonprofit sector, Dr. Ross supports organizations and individuals in practices that celebrate and amplify diverse voices and perspectives. Christal M. Cherry is a nationally recognized nonprofit executive and professionally trained fundraiser. With over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, she has supported higher education institutions, human services organizations and faith-based missions. Her career portfolio, as a full time professional and consultant includes American University, the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College, Nicholas House, the Interdenominational Theological Center, Florida A & M University, Action Ministries, and the GA Center for Nonprofits. In each role, Christal has interfaced, guided and collaborated with diverse boards made up of college presidents, ministers and bishops, politicians, corporate CEO's, civic leaders, consultants, attorneys, stay at home moms and students. With passion and a wide breadth of experience, Christal works today with clients to help them mark a clear path to success in board development. Her style is electrifying, inspiring, and energizing. Christal earned a MA in Counseling from Hampton University, a BA in Liberal Arts from Hofstra University and professional development certifications in nonprofit leadership, social media fundraising, and nonprofit management. She currently serves on the board of the Greater Atlanta chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Villages of Carver YMCA. She is regular presenter with CANDID, Qgiv, Network for Good, Bloomerang, and the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy where she facilitates webinars and teaches courses in fundraising, board development and equity and inclusion. Christal has been a guest on multiple podcasts and enjoy serving as a requested expert on board matters. She is contributing author in Collecting Courage, a documenting of racism and survival by 14 accomplished Black fundraisers working across North America. She also enjoys her membership in the African American Development Officers Network, Toastmasters, and F3, Fabulous Female Fundraisers which she founded.Important Links and Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christal-m-cherry https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneerubinross https://www.collectingcourage.org/ Heather McGee – The Sum of Us Reesma Menakem RISE for Racial Justice Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

Aug 9, 2022 • 28min
Best of nonprofit Leadership Transitions
In episode 54 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol celebrates the podcast's two year anniversary by doing a best of episode about executive leadership transitions. We talk about: the types of transitions that organizations experience, how different leaders approach those transitions, why it is so important for leaders to make space and groom the next generation of leaders, whether or not having an interim executive director is a good idea, how those exiting the leadership role and those entering as new leaders can prepare themselves for their new chapter. Guests and Resources: Elizabeth Woolfe (episode 12) https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethwoolfe Andy Robinson (episode 21) https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-robinson-9a230b4 Carlyn Madden (episode 27) https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlynmadden Don Tebbe (episode 32) https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontebbe Will We Get There Hire by Hire? By Jeanne Bell, Paola Cubias, and Byron Johnson https://www.compasspoint.org/sites/default/files/documents/Executive_Transition.pdf Don's books Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

Jul 26, 2022 • 34min
Leadership coaching for nonprofit leaders with Reva Patwardhan
In episode 53 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Reva Patwardhan discuss: What leadership coaching entails, including what somatically grounded and trauma-informed coaching is Why leadership coaching is something that every nonprofit leader should consider as part of their professional development Why so many nonprofit leaders are unnecessarily suffering from imposter syndrome Guest Bio:Reva Patwardhan is the founder of Greater Good Coaching. She works with nonprofit leaders who've followed their hearts into careers of service and advocacy. She helps them discover their innate strength, resilience and confidence, so they can use their careers to make the impact they want in their lifetimes. She has 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector as a fundraiser, communications director, lobbyist, board member, facilitator, coach and diversity trainer. Reva co-facilitates small experiential learning groups with the Stanford Graduate School of Business. She chairs the Board of Directors at Rethink Media. She is a certified Integral Coach, and a member of the International Coaching Federation. Important Links and Resources: https://www.greatergoodcoaching.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/revapatwardhan Article: Stop Telling Women they have imposter syndrome Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

Jul 12, 2022 • 38min
Building nonprofit websites that work with David Pisarek
In episode 52 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, David Pisarek discuss: How to use a website to grow your organization What calls to action to add to your website How to be consistent and modernize your online presence Guest Bio:David is an award-winning web and digital solutions architect, designer and project manager with extensive industry experience focusing on education, not-for-profit, politics, healthcare, and government. An expert in his field, David worked full-time at Durham College for 11 years (seven of those while working at UOIT too). It was in that role where David performed the redesigns and programming and ran training sessions for over 100 staff. As a result of those years, David understands the internal processes and functioning of post-secondary institutions. He also worked as a professor and guest lecturer at Seneca College and Durham College where he taught web design, graphic design, computer science, and web development. And he developed the Web Design curriculum at a private, corporate training facility. Important Links and Resources: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/pisarek https://pisarek.com/ https://wowdigital.com/ Wow Digital's Podcast Episode on CTAs Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚 Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

Jun 28, 2022 • 34min
Coaching visionary leaders with Thomas Anderson
In episode 51 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Thomas Anderson discuss: How to approach vision development Why more people are working with founders Why it's important to pay attention to those weak signals that could impact your organization in the future Guest Bio:Dr. Thomas E. Anderson, II is the founder of Teaiiano Leadership Solutions. He has over 20 years of experience leading high-performance teams in faith-based non-profits. As a coach, consultant, and workshop facilitator, Thomas helps founders, leaders, and managers to navigate the multi-loop (…and often elusive) process of vision development and realization. In fact, he measures results by how much he helps clients to move forward with their vision for the future. Thomas is a recurring presenter at Regent University's Annual Research Roundtables and has published academic articles in the Journal of Practical Consulting and Coaching (JPCC). Above all, Thomas enjoys being a devoted husband to his wife, Jamie, and dedicated father to his daughters, Arianna and Azalia. Important Links and Resources: https://www.teaiiano.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasandersonii Brenda Zimmerman Visionary Leadership – Burt Nanus The Leadership Challenge – James Kouzes, Barry Posner The Essentials of Sociology – Jim Henslin Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

Jun 14, 2022 • 8min
Why more money and more staff isn't always the answer for nonprofits
In episode 50 of Nonpofit Mission: Impact, Carol went solo to discuss: How more staff and funding are not always the answer The misconceptions many nonprofits have around growth Why growth does not necessarily get you out of overwork and overcommitment Important Links and Resources: https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/show-notes/an-invitation-to-do-less-with-carol-hamilton https://www.thirdspacestudio.com/good-thinking-blog/what-if-you-did-less Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

May 31, 2022 • 28min
Creating sponsorships of value for nonprofits with Lewis Flax
In episode 49 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Lewis Flax discuss: How to construct sponsorships to better serve your organization The misconceptions many people have about sponsorships How to create a mutually beneficial organization-sponsor relationship Guest Bio:Lewis Flax specializes in assisting nonprofits and associations generate additional revenue. His hands-on approach has helped numerous organizations implement strategies and tactics to increase sponsorship, partnership, and other funding streams. His firm, Flax Associates, established in 2008, serves as a partner in driving revenue and results. Lewis understands the challenges nonprofits face, both from an outside consultant's point of view and from the internal perspective of a nonprofit executive. Previously, Lewis served as a Vice President for IEG (a sponsorship consulting firm) and served on the leadership team at Financial Executives International (FEI). He is a certified instructor for Dale Carnegie Training (Winning with Relationship Selling) and an AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) Master Trainer. Important Links and Resources: https://www.flaxassociates.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewisflax Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

May 17, 2022 • 31min
Getting comfortable with your nonprofit's numbers with Chyla Graham
In episode 48 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Chyla Graham discuss: Why it is key to understand context when you are looking at your organization's context How to best connect your financial goals to your organizational goals What you need to be mindful of as a board member, even if you don't consider yourself a financial expert. Guest Bio:Chyla Graham is a certified public accountant with over ten years of experience helping nonprofit organizations realign and thrive. Chyla started her company, CNRG Accounting Advisory, to empower more nonprofit organizations. To date, she has secured over $2 million in funding for several organizations and helped many more streamline to better serve their communities. Chyla credits flying trapeze for keeping her physically and mentally strong, and reminding her that you can't succeed in life alone. Every trapeze artist needs someone to be "on line" holding the ropes. Chyla likes that metaphor for trapeze and for business, and her greatest pride is being "on line" for her clients. Important Links and Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chylagcpa https://www.cnrgaccountingadvisory.com/ Webinars: https://cnrgaccounting.kartra.com/page/webinar-registration Course: https://cnrgaccounting.kartra.com/page/impactbasics Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol's newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn


