In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about how to know who is in your community and how best to engage them.
Category: People
Episode 28: Community Building: Strategies for knowing who cares about your mission and how best to engage them
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about how to know who is in your community and how best to engage them.
Episode 27: Communication That Invites People In
Effective communication is key to community building. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk generally about ways to think about communication as a way to bring people in to your community.
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.
Episode 21: The Nonprofit Radio Show LIVE
Nancy and Sarah-- with special guest Rebecca Zanatta-- invite a live audience to ask their questions about what is most on their minds. The three categories of conversation they cover include fundraising, people, and resiliency. Questions to reflect on before you listen:What is most on your mind now? Discussion questions: What resonated with you about… Continue reading Episode 21: The Nonprofit Radio Show LIVE
Episode 17: Smart HR in Small Nonprofits
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah welcome Human Resources expert Skye Mercer to talk about what nonprofit people-- particularly "accidental HR managers" -- should be thinking about as we start 2021. Skye tells us why it is worth our time to get HR right, even if we are an all volunteer organization with no staff.… Continue reading Episode 17: Smart HR in Small Nonprofits
Episode 16: 2021 Nonprofit New Year’s Resolutions
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah reflect on what they learned in 2020 and make a few resolutions for the next year. They share some updates for the Nonprofit Radio Show, including a guest -- Skye Mercer-- joining us in January to talk about HR and a live show taking place February 19, 2021. Questions… Continue reading Episode 16: 2021 Nonprofit New Year’s Resolutions
Episode 14: Why have a board?
In this episode we talk about the core purpose of a nonprofit board. We know that boards can be challenging. There is a certain about of tension that comes with having a group of people who don't know each other well making important decisions together. We start by underscoring why our nonprofits have boards and… Continue reading Episode 14: Why have a board?
Episode 13: Stressed in Unpredictable Times
In this episode we recognize that we are a little stressed out and talk about how we are navigating through these unpredictable times. Nonprofit people know stress. We are used to doing a lot with very little. But there comes a time when stress turns into fatigue which becomes burnout. We explore why we are… Continue reading Episode 13: Stressed in Unpredictable Times