Season 2
Closing 2022 With These 4 Actions
Dec. 21, 2022
What does the last two weeks of 2022 look like for you? In this episode, Tim shares 4 actions that he and Nathan are taking in these last two weeks of 2022. The actions are: Rest Review Celebrate Prepare To indicate interes…
Leading With Intent in 2023
Dec. 14, 2022
On this episode, Tim and Nathan introduce one of the tools they use for leading with intent in their life and work called My 3 Words. Picked up from Chris Brogan , Tim and Nathan share best practices for choosing and applyin…
Would You Say "No" To A Donation?
Dec. 7, 2022
So that's the question? Would you ever say "No" to a donation? That may sound unthinkable when your nonprofit is dependent on donations to continue to do its good work. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss some of the …
Nonprofit Q & A with Tim and Nathan
Nov. 30, 2022
What is the difference between vision and mission? How much cash should a small to medium nonprofit have in reserve? How does an Executive Director decide what to do with their day? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss…
Saying "Thank You"...a Leadership Habit to be Developed
Nov. 23, 2022
The late Max DePree, former CEO of Herman Miller, wrote the following in his book, Leadership Is An Art, "The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you!" (emphasis ours) As we move t…
Will Current Economic Conditions Impact Year-End Giving? Maybe Not The Way You Think.
Nov. 9, 2022
High Inflation. Volatile Markets. Global Conflict. How might these factors impact the year-end giving push for your nonprofit organization? Maybe not the way you might think. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan explore a n…
Managing Stress to Avoid Nonprofit Leader Burnout
Nov. 2, 2022
It is no secret that leading and working in nonprofit organizations can be stressful, leading to a high burnout rate in global nonprofits. This is especially true when the stress is prolonged and becomes chronic, impacting…
Cultivation with Special Guest, Terry Egan
Oct. 26, 2022
One of the key roles of an Executive Director is securing individual major financial gifts for their organization. To secure those gifts requires cultivation to help build connection and trust with the organization. On toda…
4 Lies Executive Directors Tell Themselves
Oct. 19, 2022
On today's episode, Tim and Nathan address 4 common lies that Executive Directors tell themselves. These lies often impact an Executive Director's ability to lead the organization to effectiveness and impact. The lies disc…
How To Respond To Unsolicited Advice...And Keep Your Job In The Process.
Oct. 12, 2022
A donor, a board member, or a volunteer approaches you with what they believe is an amazing idea on how to raise more funds...or an idea for a new program or new direction the organization should take. What if it is a really…
Encore Presentation of Rob Hatch - Putting Success in Your Way - pt 1
Oct. 5, 2022
In an encore presentation from episode 24, Tim and Nathan share part 1 of their interview with Rob Hatch , co-founder and President of Owner Media group. Rob is also the author of Attention!: The power of simple decisions in…
The Executive Director/Board Relationship...Making It Work!
Sept. 28, 2022
Boards are more than a necessary evil ... but are an important part of a successful and impactful nonprofit. And the relationship between the Executive Director and the Board is a key part of that. In today's episode, Tim an…
Giving Tuesday - What is It and Should Your Organization Participate?
Sept. 21, 2022
Finding unique opportunities and reasons for donors to give to your nonprofit, is a consistent challenge for nonprofit leaders. One such opportunity is a global movement toward generosity called Giving Tuesday. Created in 2…
When It's Time to Have A Difficult Conversation
Sept. 14, 2022
In his book, The Four Hour Work Week, Tim Ferriss includes this quote: "a person's success in life can usually be measuredly the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have. But a recent stat points ou…
5 Actions a New Executive Director Should Take...and Keep on Taking!
Aug. 31, 2022
Over the past few weeks, we have had conversations with individuals who have recently taken on the role as a new nonprofit Executive Director. The questions always comes up… " Now what do I do? " "Where do I start?" " What s…
Cash Flow- A Key to Success in Nonprofits
Aug. 24, 2022
For many nonprofits, the end of summer is often when organizations start to feel the cash crunch. The binges connected to the big end of the year revenue flow has subsided and the there are a few more month months still the…
3 Mindsets That Can Make You A Better Leader
Aug. 17, 2022
This may come as a shock, but Executive Directors and Nonprofit Leaders are Human . So what happens in our family, our communities, and in the world can impact how we think and feel. And can have an impact on how we lead. …
Leadership That Others Will Follow
Aug. 10, 2022
It's in the name of our podcast. One of the most important factors in whether a nonprofit is effective and impactful is leadership . And it’s true whether we are talking about a small one person organization or a large multi…
Program Evaluation...for Dummies
Aug. 3, 2022
Program Evaluation is one of those things that must be done in order to maximize the vision and mission of your organization. It is also one of those things that is very easy NOT to do. Often it is because nonprofit leader…
Who Are You Responsible To...and Why It Matters.
July 27, 2022
As an Executive Director, we know we have people who we are responsible for . But who are those we are responsible to ? On this episode Nathan goes solo, exploring the three groups of people for whom the Executive Director …
Coffee Shops, Planes, Home Office...4 Productivity Tips to Working Remotely
July 20, 2022
As a nonprofit leader, it is not unusual to find oneself working outside of a typical office setting. The challenge is to stay productive when working in those situations. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share from their…
4 Common Reasons Nonprofits Fail
July 13, 2022
If you had access to a crystal ball that could give you a picture of what lies ahead, would you look? In today's episode, Tim and Nathan look backwards to help nonprofits look forward. Focusing on 4 common reasons nonprofit…
Leading with Transparency
July 6, 2022
Would you consider yourself a transparent leader? Do you tend to overshare or undershare? And when is sharing considered too much or too little? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan dive into the topic of leading with transp…
3 Daily Reminders for Nonprofits Leaders
June 29, 2022
As you sit down to launch your day, do you feel overwhelmed with decisions to make, meetings to lead, emails to answer, etc, etc? It's easy to feel overwhelmed. With Nathan taking some well deserved time off, Tim steps into…
3 Ways To More Effectively Manage Overhead in a NonProfit
June 22, 2022
What is Overhead in a nonprofit and why is it important manage it effectively? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan define two types of overhead and why it is important to manage it effectively. Tim shares 3 intentional steps…
5 Things We Hate About Board Meetings…and What We Do About It.
June 15, 2022
Board Meetings are something that is part of every Executive Director's routine, be it monthly, quarterly, or twice a year. These meetings often require a significant amount of preparation and effort. On this episode, somew…
5 Ways to Build Trust and Connection Among Your Nonprofit Board Members
June 8, 2022
How do you build a culture of trust and connection among your nonprofit board members, that then leads to better decisions and a more effective board? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss 5 opportunities and actions th…
Does My Nonrprofit Need an Annual Report?
June 1, 2022
Communicating the impact of your organization to donors of all stripes, as well as other interested parties, is so important. An Annual Report is a great way to do that. So what goes into an Annual Report? How long should …
All About Audits
May 25, 2022
Audits are not the most exciting topic to address but they are an important aspect that nonprofit leaders need to be aware of and understand how they work. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan talk about 3 basic types of finan…
Fundraising Strategies - The Wrap Up
May 18, 2022
Today is the final episode in the series on Fundraising Strategies. Listen in as Tim and Nathan highlight key takeaways and insights from the Fundraising Strategies series. Then follow along as Nathan suggests 5 practical s…
Fundraising Strategies - Grants
May 4, 2022
Family Foundations. Community Foundations. Corporate Foundations. Government Funding. All sound like great opportunities to help fund your organization and its important mission. But was does it take to go after that gra…
Fundraising Strategies - Major Gifts
April 26, 2022
According to a recent Association of Fundraising Professionals FEP report 88% of dollars come from 12% of your donors . Can even a small nonprofit, intentionally work to develop a major gifts program focused on this 12%? I…
Fundraising Strategies - Planned Giving
April 13, 2022
Planned Giving. What is it? Often associated as a strategy of large nonprofits. could it also be an untapped resource for smaller nonprofits? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss planned giving as a fundraising strateg…
Fundraising Strategies - Events
April 6, 2022
As one of the most common nonprofit fundraising strategies, how do you know if Events is right for your organization? What are 3 common mistakes nonprofits make when implementing Events as a fundraising strategy? In this epi…
Fundraising Strategies - Direct Mail
March 30, 2022
How do you know if Direct Mail is a fundraising strategy that is right for your organization? Today's episode kicks off a series of podcasts focused on Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofit organizations. On this episode, Na…
Are You Leading a "Bad" Team?
March 9, 2022
What's your best team experience? Why was it so good? Good teams are essential for effective nonprofit work. And it is the leader's responsibility to lead the team to effectiveness. In today's episode, Tim and Nathan start…
Bad Bosses...And How Not To Be One!
March 2, 2022
A headline in Forbes magazine, February 2020, stated that 45% of Nonprofit employees were planning to seek a new job by 2025. One of the reasons that employees choose to seek new employment is due to working for a "bad boss…
Putting Leadership Success in Your Way with Rob Hatch - Part 2
Feb. 16, 2022
How does one become the "Architect" of your own life? And how can one do that as a nonprofit leader, leading their organization? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share part 2 of their interview with Rob Hatch , co-founder…
Putting Leadership Success in Your Way with Rob Hatch - Part 1
Feb. 9, 2022
So many demands on your time and decisions to make. How does one get everything done and experience leadership success as a Nonprofit Executive Director? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share part 1 of their interview wit…
Building A Fundraising Plan for 2022
Jan. 26, 2022
How will you fund your organization this year? Do you have a Fundraising Plan for 2022? Speaking from his more than 20 years of nonprofit fundraising, Nathan Ruby provides some insights into building a fundraising plan for y…