Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership 297: Four Ways to Future-Proof Your Nonprofit in 2025 (Bert Armstrong & Shannon Williams)
297: Four Ways to Future-Proof Your Nonprofit in 2025 (Bert Armstrong & Shannon Williams)
SUMMARY
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Are you ready to navigate the opportunities of 2025, or are you feeling the pressure of stretched resources, leadership turnover and a disengaged board of directors? In episode #297 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Bert Armstrong and Shannon Williams share findings from statewide community conversations that illuminate all of these issues.
ABOUT BERT & SHANNON
Bert Armstrong found his career mojo as a nonprofit leader and fundraiser, and has served the nonprofit community as a fundraising professional, consultant, volunteer, and board member. As co-founder and principal of Armstrong McGuire, he has led searches for nonprofit executives, facilitated planning efforts, and helped clients raise tens of millions. Prior to co-founding the firm, Bert served as the Vice President for Advancement for the Methodist Home for Children.
After graduating from the UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in journalism, Shannon Williams stumbled into a fundraising position cloaked in a communications job and found her passion. For over 25 years, she has focused on helping organizations change the trajectories of their communities. Shannon leads the Armstrong McGuire team in helping boards find strategic direction, maximizing fundraising potential, and matching talented leaders to exceptional organizations.
EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES
- Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
- Discernment by Henri Nouwen
- Thank You. I’m Sorry. Tell Me More by Rod Wilson