Successful Nonprofits Podcast
Successful Nonprofits, LLC
With over half-a-million downloads, the Successful Nonprofits Podcast shares insights, tools, and tips to help you and your nonprofit thrive. Our incredible content is the reason we're ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally.
Each week, Dolph interviews nonprofit experts and leaders who share their experiences and wisdom on a wide range of topics relevant to the nonprofit sector. From fundraising and board development to leadership and strategic planning, and more!
We also offer shorter Bonus Break episodes you can listen to while taking a tea break – and get the added bonus of making you and your nonprofit stronger. These Bonus Breaks are solo episodes, where Dolph shares hard-learned (sometimes painfully learned) lessons from his 3 decades in the sector. And he often create worksheets and templates that accompany the bonus breaks.
The podcast is hosted by Dolph Goldenburg, a consultant, coach, and confidant to nonprofit leaders across the nation.
Each week, Dolph interviews nonprofit experts and leaders who share their experiences and wisdom on a wide range of topics relevant to the nonprofit sector. From fundraising and board development to leadership and strategic planning, and more!
We also offer shorter Bonus Break episodes you can listen to while taking a tea break – and get the added bonus of making you and your nonprofit stronger. These Bonus Breaks are solo episodes, where Dolph shares hard-learned (sometimes painfully learned) lessons from his 3 decades in the sector. And he often create worksheets and templates that accompany the bonus breaks.
The podcast is hosted by Dolph Goldenburg, a consultant, coach, and confidant to nonprofit leaders across the nation.
Episodes
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Jul 19, 2018 • 8min
Executive Transition Planning Series Part 2: Four Types of Transitions
Some leadership transitions are straightforward – the executive director gives a month's notice before their final day. These are often the simplest and easiest transitions to plan for, but the board needs to prepare for more abrupt and even temporary transitions. In this bonus break, we will outline the four types of executive transitions your organization may experience and help you begin the succession planning process
Jul 12, 2018 • 8min
Executive Transition Planning Series part 1 - Why You Need a Plan
We received such strong feedback on the strategic planning bonus break series, that I'm now offering another series – this one on executive transition planning. In this seven-part series, we'll discuss What is a transition plan? Why do you need one? The four types of transitions. Good time to think about contracts Developing your interim plan Write your ED playbook Reviewing and refreshing your plan Hire a consultant or do it yourself? In this first Bonus Break of the succession planning series, we explain the importance of transition plans.
Jun 14, 2018 • 11min
Free Resources for Researching Foundations
The ability to research prospective funders and develop a highly targeted list of possible foundations is a key skill that all grant writers must develop. Dolph shares how you can build a list of likely funders, narrow down the list, and create a great grant calendar. Links: www.guidestar.org www.propublica.org
Jun 7, 2018 • 11min
Three Questions to Ask Before You Submit that Grant!
Look before you leap by asking these three questions before you even start writing a grant proposal.
Jun 1, 2018 • 13min
Take a Vacation!
Taking time off work for self-care is essential. Sure, financial and work obligations are reasons to forgo vacation, but Dolph shares his tricks for making the time to take a trip - - - even when your budget won't allow a vacation at the Ritz.
May 10, 2018 • 14min
14 Questions to Ask a Prospective Consultant
Dolph Goldenburg offers 14 interview questions that will help ensure you find a good consultant in your local market.
May 3, 2018 • 16min
An Empty Seat is Better Than a Bad Hire
When it comes time to hire a new member, there is a lot of pressure to settle for the candidate that seems sufficient but not stellar. Beware, settling for the short term actually causes more pain in the future.
Apr 26, 2018 • 7min
Strategic Planning Part 10: Overcoming Objections to Strategic Planning
This is the tenth segment of our strategic planning blog series, and in this final segment, we will discuss overcoming the most common objections to strategic planning.
Apr 19, 2018 • 10min
Strategic Planning Part 9: The Role and Cost of a Strategic Planning Consultant
Dolph answers the most common question posed to strategic planning consultants: "How much will this cost?" and "What exactly will you do?"
Apr 12, 2018 • 10min
Strategic Planning Part 8: Getting the Most from Your Strategic Plan
Learn how to maximize your strategic plan to enhance your public relations, support fundraising efforts, attract visitors to your website and build your social media base.
