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I don’t know about you, but I love a good, insightful prediction! 🔮 Some people may think that predictions about the state of the world are somewhere between hubris and a distraction. 🙅🏾♀️ I don’t agree at all. There are people who are experts in what they do, and we’re only made stronger and more effective in our own work when they graciously leverage that expertise to help us on our journey: ➡ What to look out for ➡ What to prepare for ➡ Where to expend energy ➡ What we can afford to ignore. That’s why I invited a group of incredible nonprofit experts and leaders to share their 2024 predictions about social impact work. In this week’s episode of the "Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast," you’ll hear 8 predictions from some of our sector’s most influential experts in fundraising, tech, operations, and marketing. Contributors: 🎯 Tim Lockie's insights on non-tech human roles. 🎯 Perry Radford's take on engagement-centered fundraising. 🎯 Heather Nelson, MBA, CFRE's views on corporate partnerships. 🎯 Christina Tzavaras Edwards' predictions on fundraising and growth. 🎯 Danielle Gines' forecast on programming and development. 🎯 Kel Haney's fundraising insights. 🎯 Rachel Bearbower 🌱 on productivity and systems. 🎯 Rhea Wong's perspective on presence and authenticity.

INNOVATION HACK Keep asking why until it either: A - Makes sense; or B – Until it clearly doesn’t make sense. I’ve been told my entire life that things have to be a certain way. When I asked WHY, I found some pretty pathetic answers…. 👉 Because. 👉 That’s just how it is. 👉 That’s the industry standard. 👉 Any other way won’t work. Here are four of the many examples I have from my life: 👉 You can’t hire salespeople without non-competes and non-solicits. 👉 You can’t start a large-scale nonprofit without the funds to pay the members. 👉 You can’t get podcast sponsors before you launch your first episode. 👉 You can’t enter the Hoop-It-Up World Championship without first winning a Regional. Ask WHY until it makes sense – or until it doesn’t. #leadership #undividedlife #companyculture

Holly Porter on Long COVID and Hope: Holly Porter's Philanthropic Mission   Episode Description: In this compelling episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling interviews Holly Porter, an international speaker, 13-time best-selling author, and creator of 11 startup companies. Holly's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, from battling COVID-19 for 70 harrowing days to becoming a champion for the long COVID community. She shares her inspiring story of survival, the philosophy guiding her wellness advocacy, and her unwavering entrepreneurial spirit. Holly's commitment to philanthropy and her infectious joy offers listeners a powerful message of hope and healing. Tune in to discover how Holly Porter continues to uplift others and make a profound impact on countless lives.   SEO Keywords: resilience, wellness advocacy, long COVID, entrepreneurial spirit, Holly Porter, inspirational journey, philanthropy, startup success.   Some questions asked and answered included:   1.    What message of hope and inspiration would you like to leave our listeners with today? 2.    Starting 11 startup companies is no small feat. What drives your entrepreneurial spirit, and can you share some of your most memorable business experiences? 3.    How did your experience with COVID-19, your near-death experiences, and your coma change your perspective on life and wellness? SHORT URL:   https://lnkd.in/e8uQBpKT

What does the world demand of us in this moment as social impact consultants? Jeff Bradach has answers. As co-founder of The Bridgespan Group, Jeff leads its strategy for accelerating the social impact of foundations, philanthropists and nonprofit organizations. As societal change agents for hire, consultants are brought in to support clients in thinking expansively about an issue, contemplate how to best improve conditions for the people that they care about, and develop right sized solutions by pushing institutions and the systems that they operate in. Needless to say, it takes a diverse set of lived experiences to do this with effective, efficient, and compelling results. Embracing racial equity just makes good business sense. Demographic shift is not in the future.  2030 is now. In this conversation on The R.A.C.E. Podcast, we dive deeper into The Bridgespan Group’s recipe for change as it grappled with the internal work of centering racial equity in its culture, policies, and practices. Data, figures, and researched best practices have their place, but you can’t intellectualize this work. At a certain point, you’ve got to - as Jeff says - “feel it in your bones.” Racial equity work is not done “for other people.” It’s got to be personally embodied and driven by your own humanity. What are YOUR takeaways and reflections from this episode? You can listen in at the link below. #ChangeAgents #RacialEquity #SocialImpact #Consulting #Humanity

🚗💡 How can nonprofits thrive with the tech they already have? Tim Lockie dives deep into Digital Driver’s Ed on the Nonprofit411 Podcast with Sarah Barton. Tune in to hear about strategies that reduce tech burnout and help your nonprofit run more smoothly. Key Takeaways: 👉 Nonprofits often struggle with tech not because of poor systems, but due to a lack of structured training. 👉 Designating a staff member as an information systems manager (even part-time) can transform tech usage in small organizations. 👉 Tim's "Digital Driver's Ed" offers nonprofits practical steps to manage and maintain their current technology effectively, saving them from constant upgrades. 🎧 Podcast: https://hubs.ly/Q02VlrLj0 🔍 Learn about Digital Driver’s Ed: https://hubs.ly/Q02VlDNn0 #Nonprofits #Leadership #Podcast #DigitalTransformation

🔻Transformative Nonprofit Board Service How are you helping your board member’s🔍identify, what they learn and what impact being on your board has on them? What steps do you take to help them understand the value❔ I recently had the pleasure of interviewing🎙️Mary Reeves, PhD on the latest episode of Mission: Impact podcast. Mary had a long career in the nonprofit sector and has been on both sides of the board/staff aisle. 👉One of her insights struck a chord with me - that she has observed👀many times over the years, a transformation that board members undergo when they realize that board service asks more of them than just their individual perspective or expertise📚. When board members are able to🆙💪rise above their personal beliefs and biases, to see the broader picture, then they are positioned to make decisions that serve the greater good. 🤔By stretching our perspectives, fostering collaboration🤝between board and staff, and making decisions that reflect a deep understanding of our organizational missions, we can help board members move beyond efforts that are not just effective, but truly transformative.💫 #NonprofitLeadership #NonprofitGovernance #transformation _______________________ 👋Hi, I’m Carol Hamilton. I help nonprofit organizations set priorities, increase their internal alignment and get clear about their why, what and how. 🧠My whole-brain, whole-organization approach combines left-brain strategy and analysis with right-brain wisdom about human complexities through which every stakeholder thrives.🙋🏻♀️ ✉️Reach out to talk. 🔔 Or follow me here on LinkedIn _______________________

How do you keep your board involved in strategic planning? What does the leadership team need to know to articulate, imagine, and mobilize a new strategy? According to Jessica L. Whatley, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga, successful nonprofits must “be open to change and create a safe environment where people can come up with any idea.” In January, we sat down with Whatley for our Leaders in the Arena podcast to discuss the importance of strategic planning for nonprofit organizations. She shared valuable insights about how a strategy helped them prioritize work to best achieve their mission and how they engaged with their key stakeholders and board to complete the strategic design. It's a conversation you don't want to miss. Read a summary of our conversation here: https://buff.ly/3KaVqvw Or listen to the conversation in full using one of the links below:  ➡ Apple Podcasts: https://buff.ly/3wEdKKh ➡ Spotify: https://buff.ly/3QTzEjo #strategy #strategicplanning #nonprofits #engagement #podcast

Progress Over Perfection: The Key to Sustainable Change in Nonprofits 🚀 In the world🌍, it’s easy to fall into the trap of striving for perfection. We want to make the biggest impact, solve the toughest problems, and do it all flawlessly. But the reality is, this pursuit often leads to burnout and disappointment. As I celebrate four years of hosting the Mission: Impact podcast podcast, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve taken together.🎉From the very first episode to our recent milestone of 100 episodes, it’s been a privilege to explore the many facets of nonprofit leadership with you all. Over these years, I’ve had the chance to speak with countless experts, leaders, and changemakers who’ve generously shared their insights. On episode 100, I posed a number of questions❓to help us imagine a healthier, more humane nonprofit sector. I then asked former guests to comment on those questions. I had such a great response that I will actually be releasing two episodes with their insights. Today I have to thank👇👉Pooya Pourak, Susan Kahan, Orletta Caldwell, Ph.D, Sarah Olivieri, Erin Allgood and Reva Patwardhan PCC. Together we explore the importance of prioritizing progress over perfection. 🔻Small Wins Lead to Big Changes: Focusing on small, incremental changes can be more effective than waiting for the perfect solution. It’s the steady accumulation of these wins that drives meaningful, long-term impact. 🔻Avoiding Burnout: Overcommitting and overworking are all too common in our sector. By planning for 85% instead of 110%, we create space for ourselves and our teams to respond to unexpected challenges without feeling overwhelmed. 🔻Learning from Action: Taking action, even if imperfect, is often the best way to learn and grow. Make decisions and iterate quickly resonates deeply—waiting for perfection can stall progress and stifle innovation. Let’s focus💡on what we can achieve, one step at a time, and build organizations that are not only effective but also sustainable and resilient. Thank you for being part of this💫journey. Here’s to many more episodes of learning, growth, and making a difference together.  #ProgressNotPerfection #NonprofitLeadership #MissionImpact #SustainableLeadership #ResilientOrganizations _______________________ 👋Hi, I’m Carol Hamilton. I help nonprofit organizations set priorities, improve their alignment and get clear about their why, what and how. 🧠My whole-brain, whole-organization approach combines left-brain strategy and analysis with right-brain wisdom about human complexities through which every stakeholder thrives.🙋🏻♀️ ✉️Reach out to talk. 🔔 Or follow me here on LinkedIn

Does anyone else struggle to listen to their own voice? 🙉 I used to hate hearing any recording of me speaking - I think it mostly stemmed from being worried about “sounding gay” when I was a kid 😔 But then when I started hosting and joining podcasts regularly in 2021, I had to get over that real quick! ⚡ The biggest turning point was someone that works in PR & Comms telling me how much they LIKED my voice 😯 They said I had such a great tone and cadence of speaking - they actually encouraged me to try out voiceover acting! 😅 It’s a big leap to go from hating to celebrating something, but I think I’m making progress 🦘 And every time I’m on a podcast or webinar, I go back and listen to the whole thing - both to get more comfortable hearing myself, and improve how I communicate 🏅 I always ask for feedback - I’ve been encouraged to give shorter answers, ask more questions of the host so it’s more conversational and slow down ☺️ I take it all in and I really think it’s getting better - this episode of The Prosperous Nonprofit with Stephanie Skryzowski was especially great 💙 Stephanie is a finance and accounting wiz for nonprofits and I loved how our conversation on DAFs went from “explain it to a 5th grader” to more nuanced financials considerations for nonprofits 👩🏼🏫 The best part was spending time talking about social entrepreneurship and what it takes to succeed in building new social good businesses 🤔 Stephanie even shared some dreams of hers to launch a financial management software for nonprofits and we got to discuss how it could - or could not! - succeed 🌟 I think you’ll really enjoy the conversation and, as always, please share your feedback 😉 Link to listen is below 👇🏼 #nonprofit #philanthropy #fundraising #podcast

🔻Why Your Nonprofit Already Has a Theory of Change (Even If You Don’t Know It) You might not realize it, but your nonprofit already has a theory of🔄change—even if it’s just floating around in your head. This theory of change is the underlying logic that🔗connects your programs and activities to your🚀mission. The problem? It’s usually🙈hidden, stored in the minds of your team, your board, and yourself. So why should you bother getting it out into the open❔ ☝️Here’s the thing: when you make your theory of change explicit, you bring clarity to your work. You align your team and your stakeholders. You build a🛣️📋roadmap that shows not just what you’re doing, but why you’re doing it—and how each piece of your work contributes to your larger mission. In my latest episode of Mission: Impact podcast🎙, I break down what a theory of change and program logic models are,🤷♀️why they matter, and how they can help your nonprofit not only understand but also communicate the value of your work. If all of this is still just an💡idea in your head, consider taking the time to map it out. It’s an investment🤝in making sure everyone is rowing in the same👥➡️direction and understanding the bigger picture. #NonprofitLeadership #ImpactStrategy #StrategicAlignment _______________________ 👋Hi, I’m Carol Hamilton. I help nonprofit organizations set priorities, improve their alignment and get clear about their why, what and how. 🧠My whole-brain, whole-organization approach combines left-brain strategy and analysis with right-brain wisdom about human complexities through which every stakeholder thrives.🙋🏻♀️ ✉️Reach out to talk. 🔔 Or follow me here on LinkedIn _______________________