Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

Becoming an advocate for the most vulnerable often means that you will have to get out of your comfort zone. Rob’s guest on this episode has done just that. Rob’s guest is Shane Clairborne, an author, speaker, community activist, and founder of The Simple Way. For 25 years, Shane has been motivated by an unwavering commitment to those that need the most help. Shane Clairborne, author, community activist, and founder of The Simple Way It all started in 1995, when a large group of homeless people banded together while they were told by the archdiocese that they had 48 hours to leave the abandoned church in which they were living. This led Shane to start The Simple Way, an organization that works to build a community where everyone looks out for each other, especially those who may not be able to help themselves. He has traveled all over the world as an advocate for those voices that are often forgotten, which has led him to jail standing up for the homeless and to places like Iraq and Afghanistan to stand against war. Links to Resources: The Simple Way: Website Instagram Red Letter Christians If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at: nonprofitleadershippodcast@gmail.com To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

Lisa Marsh Ryerson, CEO of the AARP Foundation, the foundation that supports the AARP. As we all make our way through this pandemic, it has been quite obvious that those hardest hit have been our seniors. Rob’s guest today is Lisa Marsh Ryerson, CEO of the AARP Foundation, the foundation that supports the AARP. Lisa and AARP have been able to fund studies centered on the root causes and effects of social isolation on mental and physical health. They are working to harness new technology and services to help seniors connect to community resources while they are staying in their residence. This allows those affected to stay in the know of what is happening in their community. Not only are seniors the most affected from a physical health standpoint, but they have been the most isolated. Even before the world was hit by a pandemic, isolation has been on the rise for the past decade. More than 25% of adults over the age of 65 who live in community settings were socially isolated. Links to Resources:Lisa Marsh Ryerson, CEO of AARP Find out how you’re doing with your social connection: connect2affect.org If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at: rob@ccofpc.org To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

Right now, everything seems to be in a constant state of fluidity. How are nonprofit leaders supposed to guide their organizations through these constantly changing conditions? David Langiulli, certified professional coach, leadership trainer, and nonprofit board member Rob’s guest today is David Langiulli, a certified professional coach, leadership trainer, and nonprofit board member. He specializes in mental fitness and has found unique ways to integrate that into his leadership training. David also leads Fundraising Leadership, an organization that helps grow nonprofit leaders. He believes that people, by nature, are always trying to fix and control everything in their life. The reality is, in the face of a global pandemic, there is so much in the world that is completely out of our control. Even without a pandemic going on, being a leader creates a lot of stress. It is times like these that we need leaders with exceptionally strong mental fortitude. So much of leadership is about what goes on in a leader’s mind. David works to help leaders harness that stress for the greater good instead of allowing it to become destructive. Links to Resources:The Stoic Way of Leadership For free resources on fortifying your mental ability as a leader: fundraisingleadership.org Reach out to David:David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/langiulli Email: David@fundraisingleadership.org If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at: rob@ccofpc.org To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

There are so many challenges in our world today, whether they be economic, social, political, or otherwise. Additionally, there is a growing divisiveness in our own culture today. So what are we to do with our divisive environment? My guest on the show believes it starts from within. My guest is Tim Shriver, who has been both CEO and Chairman of the Special Olympics for 25 years. He works to promote health, education, and a more unified world through the joy of sports. Tim’s mother Eunice Kennedy Shriver started the Special Olympics in 1968, and he will talk about what prompted her to first start the Special Olympics. He currently leads the International Board of Directors for the Special Olympics and serves together with over 5.6 million Special Olympics athletes in 172 countries. He serves on several well-known boards, has written a NY Times best selling book and produced 4 films. Tim Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, Inc. The Special Olympics has created so many moments that bring people face-to-face with those with disabilities. These moments are not always quantifiable or measurable, but they have certainly changed millions of people’s lives for the better all over the world. In order to overcome this divisiveness in today’s culture, leaders must push for people to keep their hearts open. The ability to lead by example through showing acceptance is a superpower of all great leaders. With our hearts open, we can learn to accept anyone, no matter what their disability. There are beautiful things in all of us that are capable of shining a light of acceptance, and through that light, lead others to open up their hearts too and eventually change the world. Links to Resources: Find out more about the Special Olympics at specialolympics.org This show is sponsored by CCPC, a humanitarian, community resource center, helping to meet people at their point of need. If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at: nonprofitleadershippodcast@gmail.com

What happens when your company takes off but your rise to success is so rapid that it threatens to blow up your life? Michael and Kathryn Redman Rob’s guests today are Michael and Kathryn Redman. Michael and Kathryn have offered marketing and consulting services to small businesses and nonprofits for the past 18 years. In the process of growing their business, they grew so fast that success started to put too much pressure on their lives. Out of necessity, Michael and Kathryn found a more sustainable way to grow their company while still enjoying their lives! Though they learned some hard lessons, Michael and Kathryn are now able to share those learning experiences with their clients so that they don’t have to hit the same road bumps! Links to Resources: Check out Michael and Kathryn’s book, Fulfilled, and learn how to balance your success! To get the book for 50% off, go to: fulfilledthebook.com If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at: rob@ccofpc.org. To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

Eduardo Sanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention and Chief of The Center for Health Metrics and Evaluation for the American Heart Association. Advocacy can be somewhat of a mine field in the nonprofit sector. There are many questions about how much an organization can do and what kinds of advocacy it should take part in. Rob’s guest today is Eduardo Sanchez, Chief Medical Officer for Prevention and Chief of The Center for Health Metrics and Evaluation for the American Heart Association. He has also served as Vice President and CMO for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, where he was able to focus on worker and work site wellness, clinical prevention, and chronic disease management. Eduardo believes that advocacy starts with knowing the mission and reaching out to those that have the power to do what needs to get done. Advocacy is needed to make sure that nonprofits are not casualties of this crisis. Links to Resources: Eduardo Sanchez, M.D., American Heart Association Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas yourethecure.org If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at: rob@ccofpc.orgTo be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

The landscape has shifted under our feet over the last three months. First the global pandemic of COVID-19 has directly impacted both donors and nonprofit organizations. Then, on the heels of this pandemic, in the US, we have had a huge uprising and unprecedented response to racial injustice in our society. Kris Putnam-Walkerly, founder of Putnam Consulting Rob’s guest today is Kris Putnam-Walkerly. Kris has served as an advisor to some of the top global philanthropists for over 20 years. Through her company, Putnam Consulting, Kris has been able to assist hundreds of wealthy families, Fortune 500 companies, celebrity activists, and foundations allocate over half a billion dollars in grants and gifts. Kris is also the author of a new book, Delusional Altruism, which focuses on achieving better outcomes through Transformational Giving. Between the global pandemic and the social injustices movement going on right now, Kris believes that every nonprofit must adjust their strategy in order to survive. Enjoy today’s show. Links to Resources:Robert Sterling Clark Foundation Kellog Foundation Ford Foundation Change your nonprofit strategy to make a difference: speakwithkris.com Check out Kris’s book: https://putnam-consulting.com/delusional-altruism/ If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at: rob@ccofpc.org To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

Shannon Henry. Shannon, President and Founder of SASS GO On average, there are 20 victims of physical violence every minute by an intimate partner, which equates to over 10 million women and men in the US. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Furthermore, in just one day, physical violence hotlines receive over 20,000 calls. Those stats are mind-boggling and sadly with the recent forced quarantine, stay-at-home orders because of the COVID-19 pandemic, those numbers are actually going up. This is a tragedy that is taking place everyday. Rob’s guest today is Shannon Henry. Shannon is the President and Founder of SASS GO, a nonprofit dedicated to providing trauma-informed programming designed to reduce risk, build confidence, and empower women and girls to defend themselves against physical and mental risks to their wellbeing. Unfortunately, Shannon’s life was changed forever when she was sexually assaulted by a high school boyfriend. She knows first-hand that sexual assault can make someone feel ashamed and isolated. However, Shannon has transformed that painful experience into an unshakeable resolve to help other girls and women who have also experienced sexual assault. Links to Resources:If you have any questions, reach out to Shannon Henry, President and Founder of SASS GO! If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at: rob@ccofpc.org To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

Though most states around the country are beginning to reopen, we are in a time as a country and as a world where we are still far from “normal”. Now, more than ever, we need solid leadership. Rich Harwood, President and Founder of the Harwood Institute One of the effects of this pandemic, has been the renewed awareness of the pre-existing disparities that have been present in our country for awhile now. Disparities in things such as drug treatment, healthcare, education and more, have become clearer than ever right now. While some nonprofits are having a difficult time adequately addressing these problems, organizations and individuals are finding new ways to support those in need of help. Networks are coming together to make sure that those suffering from these disparities are not left to battle their challenges alone. Rob’s guest today is Rich Harwood, the President and Founder of the Harwood Institute. Rich is an author, speaker, and innovator, working through his institute to bring together people on the front lines to bring lasting change in the community. The Harwood Institute focuses on bringing groups together to tackle shared challenges through collaboration instead of competition. This is the perfect time for those in positions of leadership to find out what really matters to one’s community, stop the competition, and build stronger ecosystems in the community in order to create systemic change. Links to Resources:Achieving Recovery TogetherThe Greater Clark FoundationThe Harwood Institute Facebook Find out how you can mobilize and inspire your community: https://theharwoodinstitute.org/ If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at: rob@ccofpc.org To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/

The world is ablaze with COVID-19, and that seems to be all that we see on the news. It’s easy to forget about the other areas of need in the world, such as the foster care system in the United States. Rita Soronen, CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption There are over 400,000 children in the foster care system at any time in the United States, with 125,000 of those children permanently separated from their family of origin. This is actually a 23% increase from 2012. On top of all of that, over 20,000 teenagers age out of the foster care system every year. It is so important to make sure these children leave the system with a strong family and support system. There are so many challenges and gaps in the system that need to be addressed to make sure these children have a shot at a successful future. Rob’s guest today is Rita Soronen, the CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Rita is here to talk about the urgent needs of foster youth and to dispel some of the myths that surround the foster care system and those involved. No child chooses the house, family, or situation that they are born into. Some are lucky, coming into families that have resources and love to take care of them. For so many others, a dysfunctional household filled with violence or drugs is all that they know. Problems like these are the reasons that the foster care system is seeing such a dramatic increase in numbers every year. It’s important that the public understands that though these children are where they are through no fault of their own, they still need the attention, security, and resources that every other child needs! Links to Resources: See how you can make a difference!: https://www.davethomasfoundation.org/ Rita’s Twitter: @rsoronen Rita’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soronen If you have questions or want to come on the show, email Rob at: rob@ccofpc.org To be added to the monthly email update, go to http://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/