Nancy and Sarah discuss why it is important to invite more conversations about legacy within our organizations. How do you currently support legacy conversations with your donors?
Author: Nancy Bacon
I work at the intersection of learning, nonprofits, and leadership. I am a teacher, instructional designer, and nonprofit person who has worn every hat possible. I regular write, speak, and consult on learning strategy, design, and leadership.
Why attend a conference
Every spring and fall we receive invitations to attend a conference. It may be a nonprofit conference or a conference related to the mission of our organization. It can feel hard to take the time, and yet there is so much benefit. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about conferences and how it is… Continue reading Why attend a conference
Why investing in your organization matters
Nancy and Sarah challenge board members to let go of the scarcity mindset and recognize the value of investing in their organization. How does your organization invest in its people, both board and staff?
Reconnecting with donors
This episode discusses how reconnecting with your donors can be a great way to learn about the motivations of your donors and what excites them about your mission. What changes have you noticed within your donor community?
Finding joy in nonprofit work
Time for our regular break to discuss how to make nonprofit work joyful and fun! We are hearing a lot about nonprofit leaders needing a break after a long winter. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share a few ideas for how to find moments of fun and joy in the very serious work of… Continue reading Finding joy in nonprofit work
Worker-related rules apply to nonprofits
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah discuss the rules related to the people delivering our missions and share helpful tools to help you make sense of it all. What questions do you have about worker-related law?
Nonprofit Finance: What Hat Are You Wearing?
This episode focuses on the five finance hats and what responsibilities come with each hat. What is your role related to finance within your nonprofit?
The Superpowers of Small Nonprofits
It's easy to feel that our small nonprofits don't have a lot in the way of power. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah challenge that idea and share some of the comparative advantages that we have as small nonprofit organizations. They go one step further and describe ways to use those advantages to help further… Continue reading The Superpowers of Small Nonprofits
Change of Year Thoughts
This episode focuses on Nancy and Sarah's reflections from 2023. They discuss the role of boards, conflict, recognition of hard work, curiosity, stories, and gratitude. What are you reflecting on at the start of the new year?
Three Buckets of Board Learning
There is so much a board needs to know-- where you do you begin in building a plan for learning? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share the three categories of information every board member needs to explore. They give practical examples of what your board members might focus on to strengthen their knowledge and… Continue reading Three Buckets of Board Learning