029: Agile Nonprofit Leadership During the COVID-19 Crisis (Mike Blackwelder)

SUMMARY

Uncertainty abounds in the charitable sector, but leadership is needed now more than ever. My colleague Mike Blackwelder and I tackle five critical areas of leadership, and lift up examples, suggestions and resources to better address each of them. Whether you’re a current nonprofit leader or aspire to be one, these are the types of circumstances you must be ready to manage. How do you work with your staff and board in this virtual environment? Should you ask your donors for more money? What do you do about the in-person programming on which your organization depends? And what are you doing to protect your mental, physical and emotional well-being? For answers to each of these questions, listen carefully to this BONUS episode!

ABOUT MIKE

Mike is a nonprofit and fundraising professional who has been on the leadership path for over a decade. He serves as Managing Director for PMA Consulting, and has extensive experience in fundraising, management, strategic planning, communications, and nonprofit administration. His nonprofit career includes positions at United Way of Central Carolinas, Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County, and Safe Alliance. In his most recent position as Chief Advancement Officer at Safe Alliance, Mike managed a team of development staff and led the agency's fundraising, marketing, volunteer, and advocacy efforts. He received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Campbell University, a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and an MBA from UNC-Charlotte, and is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE). Mike is also very involved with the Charlotte Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), where he currently serves as Past President for the board of directors.

EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES

Nonprofit Success Toolkit from Nonprofit.ist
PMA Article: 3 Things Nonprofit Leaders Can Do Now
How Board Members Can Respond to COVID-19 by BoardSource
Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resource Guide from AFP Global
La Piana Consulting Coronavirus Survey
Psychology Today's Guide for Self-Care
Nonprofit Pandemic Resources from the NC Center for Nonprofits
PMA Article: 7 Nonprofit Podcasts You Should Listen To in 2020
PMA Book Recommendation: 10% Happier by Dan Harris
PMA Book Recommendation: Mindset by Carol Dweck

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