Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications
Joan Garry
Joan Garry: Nonprofit Leader and former Executive Director of GLAAD helps fellow CEOs, Boards and Board Chairs, Fundraisers, and Nonprofit Marketers
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Jan 7, 2017 • 38min
Ep 27: Confessions of a Terrible Board Member (with Eileen Opatut)
What if a prospective board member looks great “on paper” but doesn’t pan out as the five-star board member you’d expected? Is it their fault? Yours?
Dec 17, 2016 • 32min
Ep 26: Building a Culture of Optimism (with Steve Gross)
Two brothers start a business selling t-shirts with just $78 in the bank. They live out of a van and eat PB and J for 5 years. They are selling optimism..
Dec 3, 2016 • 36min
Ep 25: Year End In T-Minus 30… (with Seth Rosen)
Most nonprofits see 30% of their revenue come in the door in December. Have you planted sufficient seeds? Will you hit your numbers? Are you ready?
Nov 5, 2016 • 37min
Ep 24: Corporate Support the Right Way (with Julie Hirshey)
In this episode you will learn about how sports teams -- and corporations in general -- have so much more to give than just money.
Oct 22, 2016 • 34min
Ep 23: Unlocking the Mystery of Foundation Funding (with Molly de Aguiar)
If you are funded by a foundation or want to be, you'll want to listen to this episode where I interview foundation program officer Molly de Aguiar...
Oct 8, 2016 • 33min
Ep 22: The Art and Science of Asking for Money (with Brian Saber)
Why do so many people find it terrifying to ask for money, even for organizations they care deeply about? It's critical. Here's how to go about asking...
Sep 24, 2016 • 39min
Ep 21: The Happy Healthy Nonprofit (with Beth Kanter)
Working at a nonprofit can feel like an express train to Burnout-land. How do we avoid that stay mindful and healthy while doing such passionate work?
Sep 10, 2016 • 33min
Ep 20: Volunteer If You Want to Live Longer (with Pamela Hawley)
Harvard did a study that determined that volunteering helps people live longer and healthier lives with 38% fewer nights spent in the hospital.
Aug 27, 2016 • 29min
Ep 19: How to Give a Great Speech (with Elaine Bennett)
How do you write and give a great speech that excites and inspires your audience about your organization? Elaine Bennett tells you how to do just that.
Aug 13, 2016 • 31min
Ep 18: Mission Control and Strategic Planning (with Liana Downey)
It seems like everyone views strategic planning with a sort of dread. But when you do it right, it's game changing. With special guest Liana Downey.
