People are seeking meaningful ways to engage-- why not make our nonprofit the go-to place for community members to get involved in a cause they care about? In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah dig into why every nonprofit should have a clear volunteer strategy. Join us as we explore how… Continue reading Why you need a volunteer strategy right now
Category: Human Resources
The Art of Delegation
We all have so much on our to-do list. The only way to get it all done is by sharing the load. That's why nonprofit leaders must learn to delegate effectively, whether we are talking about Executive Directors delegating to their boards and staff or volunteer managers entrusting responsibilities to their volunteers. In this episode,… Continue reading The Art of Delegation
Planning a Career in Nonprofits
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share seven tips to help you build a sustainable and meaningful career in nonprofits. How are you currently planning and nurturing your career path in the nonprofit sector?
Motivating your team
This episode focuses on the two elements needed to create the conditions for someone to feel motivated to take action. How do you currently motivate your team?
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?
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 Leader as Coach
Leaders wear many hats. One of those hats is that of coach. A coach guides someone to solve their own challenges by sharing questions, perspectives, or feedback. You can imagine how a nonprofit executive director, board chair, or volunteer manager might step into a coaching role in conversations with team members, board colleagues, or volunteers.… Continue reading Nonprofit Leader as Coach
Rethinking Performance Reviews
The annual performance review is something that can cause stress for both managers and staff members. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah offer some tips and suggestions for rethinking the way you provide feedback and support to your staff or volunteers. They talk about how to reframe the review as something designed to leave each… Continue reading Rethinking Performance Reviews