276: Transform Your Leadership in the Next 90 Days (Andrew Olsen)

Aug 15, 2024

Andrew Olsen, a seasoned expert in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, shares insights from his 90-Day Leader's Journey course. He highlights the often-overlooked connection between leadership and fundraising success, emphasizing that organizations struggle not due to fundraising issues, but because of leadership challenges. Andrew discusses key components of effective leadership, such as character, culture, and competence, while offering strategies for developing these qualities. He also stresses the importance of cultivating a positive organizational culture to empower teams and drive impact.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Empowering Nonprofit Leadership

02:26 • 10min

Uncovering Character in Recruitment Processes

12:52 • 2min

Cultivating Positive Organizational Culture

15:21 • 6min

Cultivating Leadership Competencies

21:47 • 6min

Mastering Productivity Through Energy Management

27:53 • 5min

Empowering Leadership in Fundraising

33:16 • 6min

276: Transform Your Leadership in the Next 90 Days (Andrew Olsen)

SUMMARY

Are you struggling with leadership challenges in your nonprofit organization? In episode 276 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we dive into another insightful conversation with Andrew Olsen, a seasoned expert in nonprofit leadership and fundraising. Andrew introduces his new email-based course, the 90-Day Leader's Journey, designed to address critical areas of character, culture building, and leadership competence. Drawing from his extensive experience and research, Andrew reveals the common misconception that nonprofits have a fundraising problem, whereas the core issue often lies in leadership. He shares practical strategies for developing leadership skills, fostering a healthy organizational culture, and empowering team members. Discover how focusing on effective leadership can drive significant improvements to your organization’s impact and fundraising success.

ABOUT ANDREW

After spending 25+ years leading global teams to deliver professional services that drive value for companies and consumers around the world, I learned an important lesson. Everything in business (and life) rises and falls on leadership. That’s why I’m passionate about helping leaders increase their impact. It’s why I created the 90-Day Leader’s Journey email course, and why I provide strategic advisory and coaching services to entrepreneurs and business leaders. If you want to accelerate the impact, you’re making as a leader, I invite you to take my 90-Day Leader’s Journey email course or get in touch today about how I can help you through 1:1 coaching or advisory services.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

The Essential Fundraiser’s Handbook: A Guide to Maximizing Donations, Retaining Donors, and Saving the Giving Sector for Good by Lisa Greer
Increase your Leadership Impact in 90 Days with Andrew Olsen here
Ready for a Mastermind Leadership Development program? Learn more here
Have you gotten Patton’s book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector – Now available on Audible
Don’t miss our weekly Thursday Leadership Lens for the latest on nonprofit leadership
Looking for more resources? Check out our new website, PMAnonprofit.com
Ready for your next leadership opportunity? Visit our partners at Armstrong McGuire