Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

Perhaps the question I am most commonly asked is this: How do I make the switch from corporate to nonprofit? Bill Abrams knows a lot about this subject...

I spoke with guest Lisa Maska about how marketing has changed in the digital age and why direct response fundraising still works better than anything else.

Seth Rosen, my fundraising genius and associate, lays out the steps for building a happy and productive development team.

Sean Gibbons explains why organizations that do communications well are smarter, stronger, and vastly more effective than those that don’t.

This is the story of a community organizing itself in the wake of a tragedy in order to make positive change. With guest Caroline Samponaro.

In this engaging conversation, guest Marilyn Machlowitz, a recruiter specializing in nonprofit leadership, shares her insights on hiring the right people for organizations. She emphasizes the crucial role people play in nonprofits, referencing Jim Collins' philosophy. Topics include the importance of effective search committees, common pitfalls in CEO searches, and the value of proactive outreach over job postings. Marilyn also discusses how to evaluate candidates transitioning from corporate roles and offers practical tips for assessing fundraising potential, making this a must-listen for nonprofit leaders.

So your nonprofit is too small to hire a development director, but you won’t get any bigger without a development director. What do you do?

This episode is packed with useful, practical advice on how to make people sit up and take notice of your organization and mobilize for your cause.

Board Chair is one of the most important roles at a nonprofit organization, but it isn’t the job for just anyone. Learn about what makes a good board chair.

Once upon a time a nonprofit would ask corporate partners to sponsor a table at your annual gala... Well, things have gotten a bit more complex.