There have been a few reports out over the past year that warn us that trust in institutions has decreased, including in nonprofits. One body of research that we will link in the show notes says that only 19% of people highly trust nonprofits. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what causes people to trust a nonprofit, how you know if people trust your nonprofit, and what you can do to increase trust. Trust us, you'll want to take a listen.
Category: Leadership
Episode 46: 2022 SERIES – Staffing our organizations in a time of the great resignation
The Nonprofit Radio Show continues its three-part 2022 leadership series with a focus on staffing. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what is important to remember about building your team in 2022. On the table is an honest conversation about whether you need to pay your staff more in our current marketplace of work. If you are in a position of hiring staff, listen for specific advice on small steps you can take to strengthen your team. Our people matter. What will you do to strengthen your team?
Episode 45: 2022 SERIES – The ED Search
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah reflect on the "great resignation" and offer thoughts on how a nonprofit might approach recruiting and hiring an Executive Director or senior staff member during these tight staffing times.
Episode 43: Refreshing the board matrix to build a diverse board
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah reflect on the purpose of a board matrix and how we can update this tool to better capture a fuller diversity of the humans tasked with moving forward our mission and movement.
Episode 42: Breaking the rules
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what kinds of rules we face as nonprofit leaders and what rules we can break--should break!-- as we build strategy and intention around our programs and practice.
Episode 40: What and how. The difference matters.
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what so many people are feeling in our nonprofit sector: burnout.
Episode 32: Summer reflections
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what they are reflecting on this summer.
Episode 30: Reclaiming your nonprofit power
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about how to know who is in your community and how best to engage them.
Episode 25: The Power of All-Volunteer Nonprofits
Most nonprofits are all volunteer run. People who care step forward to make a difference. That's what Nancy and Sarah talk about here.
Episode 24: Are you ready for the next disaster?
Wildfire season is coming. Let's get ready.