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In my recent collaborations, I’ve had the privilege of guiding businesses through significant transformations. The key to these successes? Strategic focus and operational excellence. Here are some highlights: • Strategic Delegation: Assisted a founder in reducing his direct revenue generation from 90% to less than 10%, freeing him to concentrate on strategic growth. • Revenue Growth: Enabled a client with declining membership revenue to establish a dedicated department, tripling this revenue stream within two years. • Talent Acquisition & Revenue Increase: Supported the development of processes to attract high-level sales talent, doubling revenue. • Non-Profit Success: Guided a start-up non-profit to well-established status, achieving donations of over $1 million per year These outcomes underscore the power of focused strategy and process optimization in achieving remarkable growth and efficiency. #BusinessGrowth #StrategicPlanning #OperationalExcellence #GinaPaoloniGroup #PurposeDrivenLeadership #TeamSuccess #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship

Being a startup founder kinda sucks. I sat down with Matthew Duke this week to talk about various things startup on his podcast for The South Texas Business Lawyers. One of the questions he asked what the biggest surprise of being a startup founder was for me. My answer: it kinda sucks. 👉 You work without a salary but still have to figure out how to pay your bills. 👉 You give up weekends and holidays because you need to get the product to market and be able to show traction before you can afford a team. 👉 We would literally go to networking events - sometimes events we absolutely did not belong at - just so we could eat that day. As an entrepreneur you sacrifice a lot, but for me it’s the most impactful and rewarding thing I’ve ever done. ✔️ We are building software that helps those who dedicate their lives to doing good make a positive impact across their communities. ✔️ We get to decide the vision and direction of our company and products. ✔️ We get to learn so many new skills by building and growing a company that we might not have otherwise. Yea, it often sucks being a startup founder but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

What is the biggest surprise of being a startup a founder? We asked Zac Brown 🏳️🌈, CEO and Founder of NonprofitsHQ. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gWBquPQW #Startup #Founder #CEO #Nonprofit #NonprofitsHQ

You heard that right, sis! People don’t invest in businesses…people invest in people. 🤷🏾♀️ Earlier this month I hosted an intimate conversation on How to Raise More Money By Trying These 3 Proven Tips. I shared proven strategies for executive leaders and founders to generate more revenue through leveraging their personal brand. Are you a leader whose personal brand is intertwined with the success and growth of your organization? This is the video for you. ✨ Visit https://lnkd.in/gbpMawBU for the full replay of "How to Raise More Money By Trying These 3 Proven Tips." #Fundraising #AmplifyforWomen #GenerateIncome #PersonalBrand #funddevelopment #leaders #founders #socialimpact

Change in a nonprofit organization can come through several vehicles. Things like onboarding new leaders, organization restructuring, role reshaping, mergers and acquisitions, introducing new software, launching a new campaign, and many other things can all bring change to an organization. Managing it is tough but with help from your team, volunteers, and a clear strategy, it can be smoother. What's your favorite memory from participating in a nonprofit event or fundraiser? #PureMomentumConsulting #NonProfitLeaders #NonProfitManagement #Sustainability #BuildingCapacity #NonProfitLeadership #Philanthropy #NonProfitChange

In December last year, I was lucky enough to catch up with ten non-profit leaders, primarily CEOs, to gain insight into the current challenges and issues they face in guiding their organisations to make an impact. Over the past 2-3 weeks I've been reflecting on some of the commonly cited issues and challenges from these conversations and considering how we at Beacon Strategies can tailor our offering to be of value to not-for-profit organisations. Over the coming weeks, I'll post some of the high-level themes and insights from this series of conversations as I think many in my LinkedIn network will get some value out of it. Hoping 2024 is a good one for you all.

No Margin, No Mission congratulates Leadership Greater Hartford on their outstanding business plan FAST PITCH as part of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving's SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACCELERATOR Initiative! The team from this entrepreneurial nonprofit convened a group of "Mission Impact Investors" (aka donors and funders) with whom they shared highlights of their expansion plans for LGH CONSULTING & TRAINING SERVICES...a venture designed to help employers develop strong leaders in an effort to create more effective organizations and workplaces. Net proceeds from this venture will help support the mission of Leadership Greater Hartford to develop, connect, and inspire diverse and effective leaders to build inclusive, vibrant communities. And, as a surprise, HFPG's President and CEO, Jay Williams, announced The Hartford Foundation would match up to $30,000 toward Leadership Greater Hartford's growth capital goal of $107,000 -- so don't miss the opportunity to be a MISSION IMPACT INVESTOR! To learn more, click here https://lnkd.in/esXnhdjE. #SocialEnterpriseAccelerator #earnedincome #businessplan #FastPitch #socialenterprise #entreprenerial8 #capacitybuilding #NoMarginNoMission #foundation #philanthropy #nonprofit #Thrivability 

Recently, I was invited as a keynote speaker at the annual gala hosted by RNS Technology Services. It was a night to remember, dressed up for their black-tie event and surrounded by their esteemed clients and partners. During my talk on "The Leadership of the Future vs. The Leadership of the Past," we dived into how leadership is evolving. We discussed the importance of feedforward, shifting perceptions, and interactive exercises that kept everyone engaged. What truly impresses me about the organization is its commitment to making a difference. Led by founder Samir Chopra, they donated 13% of last year's net profits to charity, demonstrating their dedication to positive change. It’s refreshing to see a company not only talk about values but also actively live them out. This inspires all of us to think about how we can contribute to a better world in our professional roles. I'm grateful for the opportunity to speak at such an impactful event and to align my efforts with a company that prioritizes giving back. #leadership #motivation #impact #future #success #event #keynote

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬? 🤔 At NextAfter, innovation is at the very heart of our mission. True innovation goes far beyond adopting the latest tools and gadgets. It starts by 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 that welcomes change, experimentation, and bold ideas. This mindset is essential for non-profits striving to make a meaningful impact in today’s world. I've seen firsthand, especially through our NIO Summit, how adopting fresh, sometimes unconventional approaches can significantly amplify our efforts. We bring in thought leaders from various industries in the for-profit world not only to inspire but also to bridge the gap between what is and what could be in the non-profit space. The real challenge, I believe, isn't the lack of desire to innovate but rather the constraints of limited resources and the hesitation to explore uncharted territories. Yet, the rewards for overcoming these barriers can be substantial. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 🫵 Lead by example, showing openness to new ideas and a readiness to adapt. Foster an environment where ideas flow freely and failure is viewed as a stepping stone to success. Additionally, encourage a culture of curiosity and lifelong learning within your organization. By promoting these values at the executive level, you pave the way for a more flexible and forward-thinking organization. But it's also important to understand that building innovation is an ongoing journey. In the weeks ahead, I'll be sharing practical strategies to help you implement this transformation in your organization in 2024. In the meantime, I'm curious – 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲? #Innovation #Fundraising #NonProfits #Leadership #OnlineFundraising #NextAfter

🌟 Success or Sabotage? The Hidden Dangers for Non-Profit Leaders 🌟 Emily M's thriving non-profit faced a shocking twist - her own board plotting her ouster! 😲 Why? An imbalance of supply and demand, coupled with her personal identity tied too closely to her organization. In her book "Behind the Facade," our CEO Alicia Butler Pierre dives deep into the untold struggles of non-profit founders and provides actionable solutions. 📘 💡 Discover how Emily turned her crisis into a success story by building a solid business infrastructure. Are you prepared to handle your non-profit's growth? Get Your Copy Today: https://lnkd.in/dX_mPTTx #NonProfitSuccess #LeadershipChallenges #BusinessGrowth #BehindTheFacade #NonProfitBoard #CrisisManagement #Entrepreneurship