Nonprofits thrive when leaders and those who support them learn with and from each other. It is one of the things I love most about working with nonprofits — being part of a learning community driven by curiosity. I recently presented a skill building workshop on Board governance for the talented team from Hudson Ferris. In the workshop, we discussed topics including:

💡Defining expectations for Board members

💡Identifying the skills, talents, and perspectives needed on the Board

💡Leveraging committees and meetings effectively

💡Navigating boundaries between Board and staff

It was an exciting and interactive discussion and I thank the team from Hudson Ferris for inviting me to share my thoughts. Hudson Ferris is a boutique fundraising firm based in New York City with 50 years of professional development experience.

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HOLA — an Evansville, Indiana nonprofit — was created to enhance appreciation of cultural diversity and promote the successful inclusion of Latinos in the community. The organization has evolved over its 20 years to reflect the needs of the growing Latino community. and currently focuses on promoting the success of the Latino community in the areas of education, careers, businesses, and financial literacy. I had such a wonderful time facilitating a Board retreat with the incredible leaders of HOLA focused on engaging and equipping Board and staff members for success in fundraising.

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As a facilitator, I am privileged to meet amazing leaders and families and learn about their story. The remarkable Plantz family chose to honor the legacy of their son and brother Zac by forming a foundation with a vision to build communities by shepherding the odd man out. The foundation invests in young people by providing them with opportunities to grow academically, socially, and spiritually as they set out to establish inspiring legacies of their own. It was my great honor to meet this special family and facilitate their Board retreat.

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I recently appeared on the Grant Writing and Funding podcast with host Holly Rustick. We had a wonderful conversation around How Habits Impact an Executive Director’s Fundraising and Philanthropy. We touched on topics including setting expectations with Board members, providing meaningful support, and creating a culture of accountability. Give us a listen!

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A web site is a window into the vision, mission, values, and impact of your nonprofit. It represents an opportunity for people to learn about your organization and explore the many ways in which they might engage with you in order to amplify your impact. However, many nonprofit leaders have experienced difficulty and frustration in securing funding to develop or reimagine their web site. Andrea Shirey of One Nine Design has written an outstanding article that shares 7 Best Practices to Successfully Write a Grant Proposal for a New Nonprofit Website. Click below to check it out!

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Please join me at the Idaho Nonprofit Center virtual conference August 30 - September 1. I will be presenting a breakout session entitled Finding Your North Star Through Strategic Planning on Tuesday, August 30th. I would love to see you online!

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Join me for a FREE upcoming event sponsored by Keela!

Nonprofits are always the first to step up when the need arises. Yet, for all the good that you do, there comes a time when you need to think beyond each campaign and giving season and work towards positioning your organization for continued, long-term success.

Join me on August 15th for Day 1 as me and my fellow panelists review tips on engaging your donor through the economic crisis, and how nonprofit leaders can mitigate the impact.

Leading a nonprofit is more enjoyable when you have a community of friends, colleagues, and fellow leaders around you to share the joys and challenges. Nonprofit Vision podcast is that community! With 2 new episodes published each month, join us as we discuss the issues that are most critical for nonprofit leaders today. Episodes are available on our web site at the link below or on your favorite podcast platform. Share the podcast with fellow leaders in your network as we continue to grow our community!

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Nonprofit leadership is exhilarating, occasionally frustrating, and sometimes frighteningly lonely. The good news is you are not alone. The Nonprofit Vision podcast is your opportunity to hear from other nonprofit leaders, consultants, and others about topics that matter to you. Is there a topic you want to hear more about? Let us know! Join our online community, participate in the conversation, and subscribe to our Nonprofit Vision podcast on your favorite podcast platform.

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Proposed legislation working its way through Congress right now could dramatically alter the philanthropy landscape, and bring about significant changes that reverberate through the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Honored to present a webinar on the Latest in Donor Advised Fund (DAF) and Foundation Reform Proposals for LawPracticeCLE. You can access the webinar either live on April 6, 2022 from 2pm-3pm ET or on demand.

Excited to join a talented panel tomorrow for a free discussion-style event sponsored by Keela entitled “The Secret to Successful Nonprofit Leadership.” Fellow panelists Sabrina Walker Hernandez, Sean Kosofsky, and I will discuss how nonprofit leaders can improve their decision-making skills, navigate current challenges and set themselves up for long-term success. This session is an excellent opportunity to get answers to any questions you have about board fundraising, imposter syndrome, decision-making, compliance, or any specific nonprofit leadership issues. Click below to register for free and hope to see you tomorrow!

A Board retreat presents an opportunity for Board members to lift their gaze, reconnect to the mission of the organization, and focus on critical priorities and opportunities that lie ahead. It was a privilege to facilitate a Board retreat with the leaders of The Westhaven Foundation. The mission of The Westhaven Foundation is to serve the community through financial support and volunteerism and to be a catalyst to help others in the community conduct programs of their own.

From Board retreats to strategic planning and conference keynotes to coaching, we are grateful for the memories and relationships of 2021. NTC was privileged to work with organizations in more than 13 different States last year, and we continue to be awed by the leadership of nonprofits and honored by those who have chosen us as their partner. We are excited by the opportunities and challenges ahead in 2022 and ready to hit the ground running!

Asking for and accepting donations often raises unexpected ethical dilemmas. I invite you to join me this Wednesday, December 8 for a FREE webinar sponsored by DCM Associates to learn what some of those dilemmas might be, how to deal with them, and how to implement best practices to ensure that your organization maintains a stellar reputation for ethical fundraising.

Honored to be a guest on The Nonprofit Show. I invite you to check out the video for a fun and engaging discussion of the 5 habits of healthy Boards as well as tips and strategies for developing Board Champions.

Would your nonprofit ever decline a gift from a donor? Should you? Effective gift acceptance policies and practices provide vital guardrails for nonprofit Boards and staffs as they pursue gifts and other donations to advance their mission. Enjoyed leading this signature workshop yesterday for NonprofitWebAdvisor.

From Pocatello to Boise, Meridian to Coeur d'Alene, more than 400 #nonprofit leaders and Board members are attending this week's Idaho Nonprofit Center annual #conference. Honored to lead a session today entitled "Mission Ambassadors," where attendees developed their personal meaningful message and gained skills to serve as excited and effective ambassadors for their mission.

An engaged Board is essential to an effective fundraising program for nonprofits. Enjoyed leading a retreat this weekend with the Board of the Center for Positive Sexuality, an educational and research association with a mission to address social issues through sex positive research and education.

Excited to share that our podcast — Nonprofit Vision — has been named one of the Top 20 Nonprofit Leadership Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021 by Feedspot! We are #8 on the list!

With over 80 episodes available, Nonprofit Vision presents informative and entertaining conversations spotlighting critical issues in nonprofit leadership with the visionaries who are addressing them. You can find Nonprofit Vision on the NTC web site or on your favorite podcast platform such as Apple Podcasts, Google, Anchor, and more.

If you are already subscribed to the podcast, THANK YOU for helping us grow this special community of leaders! If you are not yet subscribed, check it out and let us know what you think. If you know of a nonprofit leader who might enjoy the podcast, please share it with them.

Calling all nonprofit leaders and Board members! I invite you to join me for 3 days of learning, relationship building, and thoughtful conversations at the upcoming Virtual Summit for Nonprofit Changemakers hosted by TopNonprofits. Just a few of the many highlights:

💥Dates: March 23-25

💥Approved by CFRE for up to 29 CE units

💥Keynote presentation from Vu Le

I will be leading a session on "Roads to Success for Nonprofit Mergers and Sustainable Collaborations." Join me there!