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Could you use a sample board planning retreat agenda?
Season 1 Episode 162
In this episode Mary reviews a sample strategic planning board retreat agenda. This agenda is modeled after many Mary has helped design and facilitat…
4 years, 1 month ago
10 Essential Leadership Skills
Season 1 Episode 161
My guest for this episode is Patton McDowell. Patton is a nonprofit author, speaker, and coach. He leads a consulting practice founded after a succes…
4 years, 1 month ago
A Perspective About Challenges with Nonprofit Boards
Season 1 Episode 160
My guest for this episode is Hardy Smith. As a consultant and speaker, he works with nonprofits who want to benefit from fully engaged boards. His re…
4 years, 2 months ago
How to Move From Reactionary to Relaxed
Season 1 Episode 159
My guest for this episode is Claire Crum. Claire has worked and served in the nonprofit sector for the past 15 years specializing in volunteer manage…
4 years, 2 months ago
What is IDEAL and How Can You Get Started?
Season 1 Episode 158
My guest for this episode is Shana Peete. Shana is currently the CEO of the Center for Excellence in Nonprofits based in the Bay Area in CA. Prior to…
4 years, 2 months ago
Four leadership functions your board needs
Season 1 Episode 157
In this episode Mary shares the four leadership functions that are critical to optimal board functioning. You will want to assess your current board …
4 years, 2 months ago
Succeeding or Working with a Founder - Lessons Learned
Season 1 Episode 157
My guest for this episode is Dr. Vera Packard. Vera was a medical doctor in Brazil for 20 years. After coming to the US, she started her second caree…
4 years, 3 months ago
Tips to Harness the Power of Clarity
Season 1 Episode 155
My guest for this episode is Ann Latham. Ann is the author of THE POWER OF CLARITY and THE CLARITY PAPERS. You might assume she is obsessed with clar…
4 years, 3 months ago
A Story About Creating a Nonprofit
Season 1 Episode 154
My guest today is Theresa Cariño. Theresa is the Co-founder and Executive Director of Salud y Cariño, a local non-profit whose programs inspire girls…
4 years, 3 months ago
Interested in Sustainable Funding?
Season 1 Episode 153
My guest for this episode is Joanne Oppelt. During Joanne's 30+ years working in the nonprofit arena, she has held positions from volunteer to execut…
4 years, 3 months ago