We have entered turbulent times for nonprofits. A strong board can be the steady hand that keeps a nonprofit on course. It can offer clarity and connection when things feel uncertain. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah dive into how boards can stay mission-focused, support their organizations, and strengthen community ties during these challenging times.… Continue reading How Boards Can Be a Source of Strength in Uncertain Times
Category: Boards
How to Stress Test Your Nonprofit
Nonprofits are continuing to face existential challenges. How do we continue to achieve our mission through changes in administration and shifts in funding? Stress testing helps nonprofits respond to risk and stay resilient by asking "What if?" questions that identify potential challenges before they become crises. Stress testing is not about predicting the future. It's… Continue reading How to Stress Test Your Nonprofit
Practical Ideas for Inspiring Board Members to be Mission Ambassadors
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share practical ways to help your board feel confident sharing your mission.
Reflections for a New Year
As this year comes to a close, you might be reflecting on the year... on your successes and lessons learned. In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah share the lessons they've been reflecting on with you. Join us as we reflect on how these lessons will carry us into 2025, with… Continue reading Reflections for a New Year
Your mission as a movement
“When you start to think about your mission as a movement....” You may have heard this phrase many times in past episodes. In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah explain what they mean by it. They dive into why this re-frame is so valuable and how you will know if you… Continue reading Your mission as a movement
Changing Board Culture
Culture is like the foundation of a house. Just as a strong foundation keeps a house stable through storms and changing weather, a healthy board culture supports a nonprofit through challenges and growth. If the foundation is weak or neglected, cracks will eventually show, leading to miscommunication, disengagement, and even conflict. In this episode, Nancy… Continue reading Changing Board Culture
Recruiting great board members
This episode talks about different recruitment strategies, from the "open call" to "by invitation only." How do you recruit board members now?
Let’s Talk about Risk
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah are joined by Ted Bilich, CEO of Risk Alternatives and author of Managing Your Nonprofit for Resilience, to explore how nonprofits can identify, address, and embrace risk. How do you approach risk related to your nonprofit now?
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?