Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications
Joan Garry
Joan Garry: Nonprofit Leader and former Executive Director of GLAAD helps fellow CEOs, Boards and Board Chairs, Fundraisers, and Nonprofit Marketers
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Oct 21, 2023 • 35min
Ep 190: Nonprofits Turn Cities Into Communities (with Mayor Ras J. Baraka)
In this episode, Mayor Ras J. Baraka of Newark, NJ shed light on a beautiful partnership dance between city government and nonprofits. These organizations, he shared, often handle tasks the city can't, challenging local governance to aim higher, do better.
Oct 7, 2023 • 27min
Ep 189: Is a 5-Star Development Director a Needle in a Haystack?
Organizations often stay with a subpar development director because they don't believe they could get someone better. Let's explore this assumption.
Sep 23, 2023 • 54min
Ep 188: Can A Teen Be Your Next Executive Director? (with Sarah Hernholm)
How do we ensure that the next generation of nonprofit leadership is prepared? Sarah Hernholm shares her groundbreaking work with WIT.
Sep 9, 2023 • 26min
Ep 187: Don’t Be a Mission Creep!
Mission creep is a big problem for many nonprofits. Here’s some practical advice on how to prevent it.
Aug 26, 2023 • 36min
Ep 186: Emotional Intelligence is the Key to Better Leadership (with Daniel Goleman)
How can we improve our emotional intelligence and become better leaders as a result? Daniel Goleman, author of "Emotional Intelligence", explains.
Jul 29, 2023 • 49min
Ep 185 - The Surprising Impact of a Strong Organizational Value Statement (with Lindsay Hoffman)
Let's bring your organizational values to life in a tangible way. Join me and Lindsay Hoffman as we transform vague concepts into a potent value statement that drives your nonprofit's mission.
Jul 15, 2023 • 20min
Ep 184: Nobody Told Me I’d Have to Fundraise!
Let’s unpack the truth about board fundraising expectations…
Jun 17, 2023 • 47min
Ep 183: The Nonprofit Superhero's Guide to Mindful Leadership (with Dan Harris)
Tune in as Dan Harris from 10% Happier and I explore meditation as a vital tool for mindful leadership, helping you control ego and anxiety for a greater impact.
Jun 3, 2023 • 49min
Ep 182: Why Every Nonprofit Leader Needs a Coach (with Laura Zielke and Darian Heyman Rodriguez)
Nonprofit coaching can be transformative, but there are different styles as my guests Laura Zielke and Darian Heyman Rodriguez demonstrate in this compelling and actionable episode.
May 20, 2023 • 56min
Ep 181: How Hybrid Meetings Can Be Remarkably Effective (with Priya Parker)
Tune in as Priya Parker uncovers the treasure within hybrid meetings and shares golden nuggets to transform your hybrid gatherings from 'awkward' to 'awesome'.
