Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

Seth Rosen, my fundraising genius and associate, lays out the steps for building a happy and productive development team.

Sean Gibbons, Executive Director of the Communications Network and former TV producer, explains why strong communications make organizations smarter and more effective. He breaks down the four pillars of great communications. He talks about making comms part of strategy, how small teams can do meaningful work, and choosing social platforms and personas with purpose.

This is the story of a community organizing itself in the wake of a tragedy in order to make positive change. With guest Caroline Samponaro.

In this engaging conversation, guest Marilyn Machlowitz, a recruiter specializing in nonprofit leadership, shares her insights on hiring the right people for organizations. She emphasizes the crucial role people play in nonprofits, referencing Jim Collins' philosophy. Topics include the importance of effective search committees, common pitfalls in CEO searches, and the value of proactive outreach over job postings. Marilyn also discusses how to evaluate candidates transitioning from corporate roles and offers practical tips for assessing fundraising potential, making this a must-listen for nonprofit leaders.

So your nonprofit is too small to hire a development director, but you won’t get any bigger without a development director. What do you do?

This episode is packed with useful, practical advice on how to make people sit up and take notice of your organization and mobilize for your cause.

Board Chair is one of the most important roles at a nonprofit organization, but it isn’t the job for just anyone. Learn about what makes a good board chair.

Once upon a time a nonprofit would ask corporate partners to sponsor a table at your annual gala... Well, things have gotten a bit more complex.

“At the end of the 7th day, God realized He needed a publicist. So He made a couple of calls, everyone recommended Howard Bragman, and the rest is history.”

Event planning can fray the calmest of nerves. For many nonprofits it's "make or break". Here's great advice from event guru Jason Burlingame.