The Power of a Strong Parental Leave Policy with Lacey Kempinksi
The Prosperous Nonprofit
If you’re a nonprofit leader looking for strategies to help your organization retain more employees, then give this episode a listen. I sat down with special guest and founder of Balanced Good, Lacey Kempinski, to chat about how her organization is partnering with nonprofits to provide parental leave coverage. She dove into how she supports nonprofits with parental leave, the implications of a weak parental leave policy, and how to plan for parental leave. Lacey also discussed the challenges of working parents in the nonprofit sector. This was such a good episode that all nonprofit leaders...
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Making the Pivot to Nonprofit Consulting with Julia Devine
The Prosperous Nonprofit
If you’ve been thinking about a career change, but still want to stay in the nonprofit sector, then this episode is for you! I sat down with special guest, Julia Devine, founder of Relatable Nonprofit. She shared her journey from six-figure nonprofit job to consultant including how she made the shift, stepped out of her comfort zone, and what she wished she had done differently. Julia also dove into what kind of people are right for consulting and how to work less while still managing to grow your business. This is a fantastic episode for nonprofit leaders looking to make a pivot and remain...
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Using Cross-Sector Collaboration to Maximize Your Impact with Jennifer Hutchins
The Prosperous Nonprofit
If you’re looking for ways to make a massive, lasting impact with your nonprofit, then this episode is for you. I sat down with special guest, Jennifer Hutchins Executive Director of the Maine Association of Nonprofits and collaboration expert. She spoke on the importance of collaborating across different sectors and how it has transformed nonprofit organizations. She dove into examples of strong collaborations and how organizations are thriving in a post-COVID world. This is a great opportunity to learn strategies for maximizing your organization’s impact. About Jennifer...
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Implementing Technology and Change in Your Nonprofit Effectively with Christa Stelzmuller
The Prosperous Nonprofit
If you’re a nonprofit leader looking to make a change in your organization, then this episode is for you! I sat down with Christa Stelzmuller, Chief Technology Officer of charity:water, to chat about how nonprofits can become more innovative. We dove into how to leverage technology, even if your nonprofit is small. Christa also shares strategies for implementing change like getting everyone on the same page, ensuring your systems are working together, and more. About Christa Christa is the CTO of charity: water, a non-profit organization that offers clean drinking water to...
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Collecting and Communicating Impact Data in a Meaningful Way with John Mark Vanderpool
The Prosperous Nonprofit
If you’re looking for a way to improve your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy, then this podcast episode is for you. I sat down with special guest and impact data expert, John Mark Vanderpool. He is diving into how to get clarity on your nonprofit’s big goals, collect and translate data meaningfully, and put the right systems in place. This is a great episode to tune into, especially before the big end-of-the-year fundraising push. About John Mark Donors demand impact data and many organizations need additional resources and training to measure and market their impact. John...
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Preventing Burnout for You and Your Team with Elle McPherson
The Prosperous Nonprofit
Are you a nonprofit leader battling burnout? If you’re working in the nonprofit sector, chances are you’ve had some experience with burnout, which is why I was so excited to sit down with special guest and nonprofit coach, Elle McPherson. She breaks down burnout red flags, contributing factors, balancing woo with logic, and so much more. This is a great episode for leaders looking for practical strategies to overcome burnout! About Elle Elle has over 15 years of experience in coaching, financial management, accounting, fundraising, proposal writing and grant management, and human...
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Raise More Money by Creating Strong Donor Experiences with Barbara O'Reilly
The Prosperous Nonprofit
Nonprofit leaders, if you’re ready to catapult your revenue, then this episode is for you! I sat down with special guest, Barabara O’Reilly, expert fundraiser and CEO of Windmill Hill Consulting, to chat about what organizations can do to boost their fundraising revenue. We dove into what’s holding nonprofits back and how they can grow to become financially strong organizations. We also discussed the importance of setting realistic goals and expectations when hiring a fundraiser. Plus, why relationship building and consistency are important factors in fundraising. About...
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Capital Campaign Fundraising with Amy Varga
The Prosperous Nonprofit
Are you a nonprofit leader wondering if your organization should launch a capital campaign? If you’re on the fence about it, then this episode is for you. I’m chatting with special guest, Amy Varga, capital campaign expert and founder of The Varga Group. She dives into what you need to know, including how to leverage your donor base, conduct a feasibility study, and how financial planning plays an important role in campaign planning. She also breaks down how to tell the difference between incremental growth and a campaign. This is such a great episode for leaders looking to learn...
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Implementing a Quarterly Review Process for Your Nonprofit
The Prosperous Nonprofit
Nonprofit leaders, are you leveraging the power of a quarterly review in your organization? If you haven’t implemented one yet or are looking for ways to improve your process, then this episode is for you. I’m breaking down strategies for how to effectively conduct a quarterly review. I’m giving you strategies to help you do a deep dive into your financials including establishing benchmarks, setting goals, planning for the future and so much more. Grab a notebook and tune in for a juicy episode! Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for...
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Creating Collaborative Environments for Social Change with Topher Wilkins
The Prosperous Nonprofit
If you’re a nonprofit leader looking to shake up the way you connect and collaborate, then this is the episode for you. I chat with Topher Wilkins, CEO of Opportunity Collaboration (OC), as he shares his journey of building a global community of leaders working to create positive change. Topher also discusses the importance of understanding what people need, disrupting industry norms, and building a strong community collaborative. Plus, he shares how he’s navigating the transition to community ownership. This is a fantastic episode, especially for introverted nonprofit leaders seeking...
info_outlineIn this episode, I’m giving a behind-the-scenes look at a project that is near and dear to my heart, writing a full-length book! I’m diving into why this project is so special to me and what my journey has been like so far, including the ups, downs, and bumps in the road.
I’m also sharing a huge mindset shift that helped me get fully aligned with my book concept and navigate the no’s I’m getting from publishing agents. Plus, some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far during this process. This episode is full of important lessons that can be applied not just to writing a book, but to running a prosperous nonprofit!
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, you’ll get an update on a special project that’s been on my heart for a long time, writing a full-length book, including:
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Why this project is so special to me (1:45)
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Exploring different publishing options (5:55)
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A huge mindset shift (10:45)
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Navigating the no’s (15: 30)
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The biggest lessons I’ve learned so far (17:00)
Teasers
“What is it that I want to be known for? And how does this, maybe even more importantly, how does this tie to my business?”
“I'm not very patient. And once I get an idea, I'm ready to go. I'm ready to implement. I'm ready to do it. That has served me really well in many ways and also can really keep me from doing my best work, honestly.”
“Just because you think you're not an official writer doesn't mean that you can't get a traditionally published book.”
“I probably walked 30 to 40 miles in total when I was in Puerto Rico and I got a whole new idea of a way to shape and structure the book. It makes so much more sense and is going to reach a much wider audience.”
Resources
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
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Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/book-update
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