

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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May 6, 2023 • 46min
Ep 180: Tackling Internal Conflict – Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations (with Aarati Kasturirangan)
When fierce advocates clash, who you gonna call? Nonprofit internal conflict busters! Tune in to learn how Aarati Kasturirangan, Senior Partner and Managing Director of Dragonfly Partners, navigates this important work.

Apr 22, 2023 • 50min
Ep 179: Why is My Board SO Dysfunctional? (with Rob Acton)
Board dysfunction driving you bonkers? Join Rob Acton and me as we unravel the causes and offer practical solutions to get your nonprofit board of directors back on track!

Apr 8, 2023 • 34min
Ep 178: My Foolproof Team-Building Icebreaker for Nonprofits
Enough with the bland icebreakers! Join me as I share a game-changing team-building icebreaker that will change your nonprofit's group dynamics for the better. Less cringing, more connection.

Mar 25, 2023 • 52min
Ep 177: Building Vibrant Volunteer Communities: Tobi Johnson’s Guide to DEI and Empowerment (with Tobi Johnson)
Ready to transform your volunteer community? Join me and the queen of the power of volunteerism, Tobi Johnson, as we explore DEI strategies and share practical advice to help you build a diverse and vibrant volunteer base that drives your mission forward. Don't miss this game-changing conversation!

Mar 11, 2023 • 28min
Ep 176: Why the Nonprofit Sector Needs a Publicist
It can be frustrating to see people overlook the incredible impact of our organizations. We're constantly fighting against stereotypes and misconceptions, but I believe we can change the narrative and set the record straight.

Feb 25, 2023 • 1h 5min
Ep 175: Are Crypto Donations the Future of Charitable Giving? (with Pat Duffy)
Crypto donations guru Pat Duffy shares his expert insights and debunks some of the myths around crypto donations. We discuss the benefits of accepting crypto donations, how to reach potential donors, and how The Giving Block has helped thousands of charities, healthcare systems, schools, and faith-based non-profits to fundraise with cryptocurrency.

Feb 11, 2023 • 52min
Ep 174: Creating a Board That Reflects the Needs of Your Community (with Whitley Richards)
In this episode, we discuss a critical topic for every nonprofit that wants to effectively serve their community: board composition.

Jan 30, 2023 • 53min
Ep 173: Good Fortune, Celebrity Philanthropy, and the Quest to End Poverty (with Jessica Seinfeld)
What happens when purpose and celebrity status join forces? Join me as I sit down with Jessica Seinfeld — bestselling author, founder of the powerhouse nonprofit, Good+ Foundation, and wife of comedy legend Jerry Seinfeld to find out!

Jan 14, 2023 • 45min
Ep 172: How Public-Private Partnerships Create Real and Lasting Change (with Chelsea Peters)
Tune in as collaboration evangelist and Walton Family Foundation CSO, Chelsea Peters and I uncover the power of public-private partnerships. Spoiler alert: it's all about combining your superpowers!

Dec 17, 2022 • 44min
Ep 171: True Confessions of a Nonprofit Volunteer (with Eileen Opatut)
A very special guest joins me in this episode to share her journey from burned out realtor to ignited volunteer. Tune in to learn how to find volunteer opportunities that fuel you.


