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In this episode, Mary shares the results of research and her own study on board member engagement. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Grab your free gift by going to: https://hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist Check out the executive director Leadership Circle at: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/leadershipcircle Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! Email Mary: mary@hilandconsulting.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

My guest today is Sarah Olivieri. Sarah Olivieri is a nonprofit leader and former executive director like you who used to spend days and nights asking questions like: How do I get my board to work with me and not against me? How can I raise more money for this important mission? How can I show up and love my job as much as I love this mission?   Sarah is a #1 International Best-Selling author. She received her BA from the University of Chicago with a focus on globalization and its effect on marginalized cultures and holds a master's degree in Humanistic and Multicultural Education from SUNY New Paltz.   Sarah has over 18 years of nonprofit leadership experience. She was the co-founder of the Open Center for Autism, the Executive Director of the Helping of War Foundation, and co-author of Lesson Plan a la Carte: Integrated Planning for Students with Special Needs.   As the founder and heart behind PivotGround, Sarah helps nonprofits become financially sustainable world changers.   Here’s what to expect during the episode: Who should be involved in the budgeting process?  What role does the board play concerning an organization's budget? Why is it essential to involve board members in decision-making? Who is responsible for budget approval? Why is trust important in an organization?   Connect with Sarah Olivieri! Website: https://www.pivotground.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfolivieri/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivotground/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pivotground LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-olivieri/ The case study Sarah mentions: https://www.pivotground.com/50dfcec4   Get your free guide: Create Your Own Weekly Renewal Plan in 3 Easy Steps. Go to: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/request-weeklyrenewalplan.   Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

In this episode, Mary shares four tips executive directors can use to avoid or overcome feeling lonely at the top. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Grab your free gift by going to: https://hilandconsulting.org/request-weeklyrenewalplan Check out the executive director Leadership Circle at: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/leadershipcircle Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! Email Mary: mary@hilandconsulting.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

My guest for this episode is Mark Slabaugh. Mark is a Certified Pinnacle Business Guide and Executive Coach. Mark has been coaching churches and nonprofits to create greater impact faster than they thought possible. His unique background includes non-profit leadership and entrepreneurship. These experiences taught him how to recruit, lead, and retain teams. He is a student of his surroundings and the people he meets. He brings expertise in a truth-telling conversation. He tenaciously chases his personal goals and enjoys helping others leverage their skills for the team. As an Executive Coach and Pinnacle Business Guide, he has the joy of coaching teams with crazy dreams. He has also sat in the leader's chair and understands the pressures business owners face. This has brought some of the greatest joy in his professional career - helping leaders accomplish a crazy dream. Mark and his wife enjoy helping their kids chase their dreams. All four are engaged in activities and school pursuits that are unique to them. It's been such a joy to cheer for them in sports and life. Here’s what to expect during the episode: Do nonprofits get affected by a recession? What are the current trends in nonprofit organizations? What happens to nonprofits during a recession? How can you retain employees during a recession? What are some strategies nonprofits use during a recession? What does "pinnacle principle" mean? Connect with Mark Slabaugh! Website: https://slabaughcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markslabaugh/ Do a free assessment with your team: http://slabaughcoaching.com/inspired Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding to get your free Trust Building Action Plan. Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Rebecca Rodriguez. Rebecca has spent 22 years in the social sector, starting in fundraising, then onto operations.   She is the Principal Consultant at For the Philanthropist and author of The Nonprofit Workbook:  Tips & Best Practices for Start-ups Serving the Greater Common Good.  Working with donors as well as nonprofits, her areas of expertise are program development, grant administration, and sustainability.   Rebecca has worked for global organizations, including JA Worldwide, Goodwill, and Biblica. She has extensive experience working with grassroots and start-up organizations and has served as a volunteer and on various advisory committees.   Rebecca earned a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Colorado. Her home is the Texas Hill Country in the Highland Lakes area.  When she is not writing or working with clients, she loves to paddle board. She practices and teaches yoga and ESL to newly arrived-immigrants.   Here’s what to expect during the episode: How much does it cost to start a nonprofit organization? What are the common misconceptions about starting a nonprofit organization? Why is it essential to improve your nonprofit's board engagement? How long does it take to set up a nonprofit? What are the things you need to consider when starting a nonprofit?   Connect with Rebecca Rodriquez! Website: https://www.forthephilanthropist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonprofitworkbook/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccavrodriguez/ Check out Rebecca's book, The Nonprofit Workbook: Tips & Best Practices for Start-Ups Serving the Greater Common Good, on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3uraMEl   Rebecca is offering a 45-minute consult for anyone who is thinking about starting a nonprofit or in their first year or two of operations. To take advantage of that, just email her at info@thenonprofitworkbook.com and mention Mary Hiland’s podcast.   Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

My guest for this episode is Stephanie Shaterian. Stephanie is a founder of fLO Content, fLO is a video content producer specializing in original, authentic, documentary-style pieces that serve specific goals or strategic purposes. They work with decision-makers in the for-profit and non-profit sectors who have immediate video needs for marketing, promotional, or development goals. She is a graduate of the Baltimore School for the Arts and holds a BFA from The Theatre School at Depaul University. Here’s what to expect during the episode: How can nonprofit organizations benefit from video marketing? Why should nonprofits consider creating legacy videos? Does a nonprofit need a YouTube channel? Why are storytelling videos important for nonprofits? How long should a nonprofit video content be? Connect with Stephanie Shaterian! Website: https://flocontent.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieshaterian/ Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist to get your free Effective Board Orientation Checklist. Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

My guest for this episode is Shanice Miller. Shanice is a business productivity consultant specializing in project management for nonprofit organizations, helping clients ranging from small startups to multi-million-dollar nonprofits save hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars.  Her passion for identifying and solving inefficiencies began when she sold her first business, an educational consultancy that was recognized in Forbes and BET, at a less-than-premium price point because she didn’t have systems and processes streamlined and documented. Over the last 10 years, she has used her ability to identify operational inefficiencies and create solutions to not only help save her clients’ nonprofits (and hairlines) but also to fall in love with them again. Here’s what to expect during the episode: What are the 3 common system pain points that occur in nonprofits? How can you improve and develop the processes in an organization? What are the benefits of process mapping? Why is it essential to have a system in an organization? What are the critical issues with delegation? How can you delegate tasks effectively? Connect with Shanice Miller! Website: https://tasklygroup.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasklygroup_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanicemiller/ Listeners can sign up to book a call with Shanice and receive her “3 Steps to Automating Your Nonprofit (and Freeing Up Your Time)” training by clicking this link: https://tasklygroup.com/leadership. Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport to get your free guide: 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board. Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

My guest for this episode is Wendy Steele. Wendy is the founder and CEO of Impact100, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to uniting and empowering women to create a transformational impact in their communities. Since launching Impact100 in 2001, Wendy has dedicated her life to encouraging women to see themselves as both activists and philanthropists, bringing them together in order to unite their efforts, support one another, and enrich their communities as a team. What began as a grassroots effort in Cincinnati has today collectively granted more than $105 million to worthy nonprofits across more than 60 local chapters and four countries. The importance of giving back with the intent to leave the world a little better than she found it was instilled in her from a young age, leading her to see that all of us have something important to give. Wendy believes that, in giving to others, we gain in incalculable ways, and we can encourage others to do the same.   Wendy's debut book, Invitation to Impact: Lighting the Path to Community Transformation, shares her personal journey building one of today’s most powerful grassroots organizations and invites women to become part of the solution by impacting their very own communities. Part business book, part memoir, Invitation to Impact provides insights for catalyzing meaningful change by giving women a seat at the table and a chance to join the movement—or spark one within themselves.   In recognition of her work with Impact100, Wendy was selected by Forbes for the July 2021 50 over 50 Impact list recognizing women changing communities through social entrepreneurship, law, advocacy, and education. She was also featured as a guest speaker on TEDxBocaRaton in 2014 where she discussed what contagious generosity means and why we should all get involved. In 2020, Wendy was named a Distinguished Honoree of the Jones Prize in Philanthropy from the Institute of Private Investors, and she was also awarded the 2014 Jefferson Award for Public Service for her work with Impact100.   Wendy resides in Tampa Bay, Florida, and enjoys reading, writing, traveling, walking the beach, and spending time with her husband, Rick, her five adult children, and as well as her dog, Gracie.   Here’s what to expect during the episode: How does women's empowerment help the community? Why do some donors stop giving? What does contagious generosity mean? How can you encourage people to give back to society? What makes people more likely to donate? What are the health benefits of donating?   Connect with Wendy Steele! Website: https://impact100global.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impact100global/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Impct100council LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendysteele/   Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport to get your free guide: 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board.   Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

My guest for this episode is Melisa Galasso. Melisa is the founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. Melisa is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), and has earned the Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation. Within the industry, Melisa serves on the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)’s Council, and is the Chair of the Girl's on the Run Greater Charlotte Advisory Council.   She previously served on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee and the Virginia Society of CPA's Board of Directors and is a past Chair of the North Carolina Association of CPA’s Accounting and Auditing Committee. Melisa is the author of Money Matters for Nonprofits: How Board Members Can Harness the Power of Financial Statements by Understanding Basic Accounting.   Here’s what to expect during the episode: Why is financial management important for a nonprofit organization? What is the role of technical accounting? Why should nonprofit leaders learn basic financial management? What are the basic financial reports that a board member should understand? What is the difference between an accrual basis and a cash basis?   Connect with Melisa Galasso! Websites: https://galassolearningsolutions.com/  |  https://moneymattersfornonprofits.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisagalasso/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GalassoLearningSolutions/   Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist to get your free Effective Board Orientation Checklist.   Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

In this episode, Mary discusses another principle of effective leadership. This one is to identify and check out assumptions. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding to get your free Trust Building Action Plan. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

My guest today is Stephen King. From tech founder to nonprofit CFO and fundraiser, Steve brings a unique combination of vision, foresight, and experience to help nonprofits maximize their cash flow and operational efficiency. He’s been a dedicated board member of many nonprofit organizations. He spent seven years working for Amnesty International USA - first as Deputy Executive Director- Finance & Administration, and then as its Director of Development, overseeing 300% growth, then raising over $20M a year. His time at Amnesty reinforced Steve’s life-long commitment to giving back to the community through charitable causes. Regarded as a top accounting industry thought leader and founder of the first company to deliver accounting over the internet, he’s currently serving as Founder & CEO of GrowthForce, a heart-centered company with specialized teams providing accounting for nonprofits. Here’s what to expect during the episode: Why is data important for nonprofit organizations? How can you use numbers to tell a story? What is the primary purpose of audit procedures in an organization? How does data help in better board decision-making? What are the five elements you should include in a financial report? Connect with Stephen King! Website: https://www.growthforce.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowthForce/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/growthforce LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growthforce/ Email: Stephen@growthforce.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcHVgeGQ4gWmI9NWm6JWRw Get your copy of the Trust Building Action Plan by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding. Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

My guest for this episode is Rani Puranik. Rani is co-owner, EVP, and Global CFO of Houston-based Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM). Over 15 years, because of the frameworks she created, the company grew to more than $350 million in annual revenue. She has been named one of the “Top 25 Most Influential Women in Energy 2022” by Oil and Gas Investor and Hart Energy.   Rani is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders. She has hosted a mentorship day at the Energy Leadership Institute of Houston High School, where she paired seniors with WOM company executives to help them refine energy product innovations. Rani serves as an HISD ROSES mentor supporting a program to empower female students, Rice University graduate students, and Energy Institute High School students interning at WOM. She also launched “WOMEN at WOM,” a virtual event series to provide strategies and resources for female employees to advance both personally and professionally.   Currently, Rani serves as the chairwoman of the Puranik Foundation located in Pune, India, which was founded over 20 years ago by her mother and is now managed by her oldest daughter. The nonprofit provides educational opportunities for under-resourced children in India and operates as a private residential school called the Vision International Learning Center.   In her new book, coming in Spring 2023, Seven Letters to My Daughters, she shares memoirs of her journey through transformative seven-year phases in her life by telling the true story of a young girl who grew up between two countries and faced many obstacles, but who always persisted in learning and moving forward.   Rani received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Pune, India, before starting her first business, Integral Search for Harmony through Art (ISHA), where she later served as CEO for nearly 20 years. She then returned to Houston, earning her MBA in finance from Rice University. Rani currently resides in Houston, Texas, where in her free time enjoys scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with family and her two rescue dogs. She is also a classically trained vocalist, musician, dancer, and certified yoga instructor.   Here’s what to expect during the episode: What is empathy? How can leaders practice empathy? What are the benefits of having an empathetic leader in the workplace? How can you be an empathetic leader? What are the 4 stages of leadership? How does empathy contribute to effective leadership? Does empathy mean being nice? Connect with Rani Puranik! Websites: https://www.ranipuranik.com/   |   https://www.puranikfoundation.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revatiranipuranik Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranipuranik/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rani-puranik/   Get your copy of the Trust Building Action Plan by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding.   Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

My guest for this episode is Carla Fowler, MD, Ph.D. Carla founded THAXA out of a passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect. Since its inception in 2013, THAXA’s scientific approach to individualized coaching has attracted a devoted client base of dozens of executives at firms ranging from Fortune 500 technology companies to venture-backed startups to innovative nonprofits. Carla’s coaching methods draw upon the multidisciplinary field of performance science to generate the best ideas surrounding strategy, execution, and mindset to assist leaders in their endeavors. Over the past 10 years, she has distilled the key principles of performance into understandable concepts and a method that helps leaders incorporate these ideas into their day-to-day performance, helping them go faster and improving their results. Outside of her coaching, Carla truly enjoys sharing her key performance principles with audiences while engaging in thought-provoking conversations surrounding her passion for performance science. Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and Ph.D. at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University. In addition to non-profit coaching leaders, Carla was an active member of the Bloodworks Northwest Board of Directors, holding the positions of the committee chair and Board Chair during her term. Here’s what to expect during the episode: What does performance science mean? Why is performance important in leadership? How can a leader improve performance? How can you become a more effective leader? How can leaders use science to enhance their skills? What should team leaders focus on? Connect with Carla Fowler! Website: https://www.thaxa.com/ Here is the link to the welcome page for listeners. https://www.thaxa.com/p/inspired-nonprofit-leadership Included is a free download for listeners as a resource on how to think about looking for and choosing a coach and how to avoid common mistakes. The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-fowler/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarlaFowler Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist to get your free Effective Board Orientation Checklist. Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

My guest for this episode is Gauri Manglik. Gauri has dedicated her career to building intuitive and delightful user experiences. Seeing the opportunity to force multiply the nonprofit sector's ability to create impact through software led her to her work at Instrumentl. As CEO and a co-founder, she has led Instrumentl to serve over 2,000 nonprofits today, making it a favorite tool among grant seekers for bringing grant prospecting, tracking, and management to one place. Before Instrumentl, Gauri was CEO and co-founder of Fondu, an online community for sharing bite-sized restaurant reviews. After Fondu was acquired by Airbnb, Gauri led their mobile and special projects teams.   Here’s what to expect during the episode: What is a scarcity mindset? How can you ditch the scarcity mindset? Does scarcity thinking affect an organization's success? How can a nonprofit shift its perspective from scarcity to abundance? What are the signs that an organization has a scarcity mindset? Connect with Gauri! Try 14-days free of Instrumentl: https://www.instrumentl.com/r/HILAND. Save $50 off your first month with the code HILAND50. Free grant writing classes: https://www.instrumentl.com/free-courses Free grant writing resources: https://www.instrumentl.com/guides   Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport to get your free guide: 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board.   Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.   Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Mark Buzan. Mark has close to 2 decades of experience as a Director of Communications, Government Relations, Marketing, and Business Development as well as a consultant to nonprofits and associations. Ultimately these roles lead to his becoming an Executive Director and President and CEO of three national associations.  In addition to running Our Executive Director Association Management Services, Mark is also a board director for the Virtues Project International Association (VPIA). Directing strategic plan initiatives, strategy and business operation plans, governance policies, and annual budgets, Mark has surpassed organizational goals and optimized organizational effectiveness for nonprofits and associations everywhere. He has earned a solid reputation for the building, management, and promotion of member programs to increase the bottom-line and improving member services and benefits. A passionate student for understanding why people step up to the role of a board of a nonprofit and what makes for a truly effective board experience, Mark has interviewed hundreds of volunteer leaders who have taken up the challenge of board service. The insights gained lead him to the founding of the Society of Nonprofit Board Directors, an online professional association for board directors from around the world. Here’s what to expect during the episode: How can you make a board more effective? What ideal traits should executive directors hold to have an effective working board? What are the essential questions to ask a prospective board member? Why is it's important to help board members know "What's in it for me?" How can you determine if a candidate is a good fit for your organization? Connect with Mark Buzan! Website: https://nonprofitboarddirectors.org/info Get your copy of the Trust Building Action Plan by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding. Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!     Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

My guest for this episode is Stephanie Minor. Stephanie is a veteran fundraising professional, nonprofit executive, and strategic development coach whose proven fundraising strategies have won big grants and gifts for important and impactful nonprofit causes. She joined NPO Centric as its Director in 2019, where she advances the work of nonprofits through capacity building and technical assistance. Stephanie started her professional career as a communicator and social media strategist after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Cal State San Bernardino. Through her own firm, Premiere Designs, LLC, she planned, developed, and executed successful integrated social media and website content strategies for a variety of clients, including organizations in the nonprofit sector. In 2015, she was offered an opportunity to serve on the staff of Martha’s Village & Kitchen, one of the largest providers of homeless services in the Coachella Valley and Riverside County. As the director of development, she launched a successful $5 million capital campaign and became the executive vice president of the organization. She also won the “Best Pitch” award through the RAP Foundation’s 2018 Desert Fast Pitch competition for nonprofits. Through her powerful 3-minute pitch about the plight of homeless children in California, she was awarded a donation of $20,000 toward the creation of a space in the residential unit of Martha’s Village & Kitchen exclusively for homeless children. Here’s what to expect during the episode: What are the challenges a nonprofit executive director faces? How can you make a board more effective? Why is self-care necessary in leadership? What is the impact of board disengagement in an organization? How should an executive director interact with board members? Why is it important to set proper boundaries with the board? Connect with Stephanie Minor! Website: https://www.npocentric.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NPOCentric Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NPOCentric/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/npo-centric/ Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport to get your free guide: 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org  

My guest for this episode is Teresa Mitrovic the founder of ORO Collective, as well as a consultant, coach, course creator, and author specializing in performance, psychological safety, and trust. In her past life as a corporate leader, when the increasing demands of senior leadership clashed with single parenthood, coaching as a leader was the solution. With workloads reset, team cohesion and alignment gained, performance improved and profit tripled.  She has lived and worked internationally, delivering keynotes and workshops to clients large and small, and authored the book ‘The Currency of Connection - how trust transforms life, relationships, and work. Now based in Melbourne with her husband and dog, she works internationally - and virtually - coaching top executives from companies like Barclays, Hasbro, Disney, and Accenture. Here’s what to expect during the episode: What is psychological safety? Why is psychological safety important in an organization? How can you become a more effective leader? What should a leader do for the team? How can leaders demonstrate accountability? Why is giving and receiving feedback important? Connect with Teresa Mitrovic! Website: https://www.orocollective.space/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orocollectiveteam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we.are.oro.collective/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oro-collective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/teresamitrovic Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardorientationchecklist to get your free Effective Board Orientation Checklist. Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

In this episode, Mary discusses another principle of effective leadership. This one is about the compound effect. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/request-weeklyrenewalplan to get your free guide: Create Your Own Weekly Renewal Plan in 3 Easy Steps. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

My guest for this episode is Wendy Ryan. Wendy is the CEO of Kadabra. With over 25 years of combined experience in human resources, organizational development, nonprofit leadership, and executive coaching Wendy have partnered with hundreds of individuals and organizations throughout the U.S., helping front-line through C-suite leaders and board members achieve success as individuals and in teams. Wendy is the author of the award-winning bestseller, Learn Lead Lift: How to Think, Act, and Inspire Your Way to Greatness, and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo News!, Business Digest, Authority Magazine, CEO Magazine, and Thrive Global. Wendy is also an active mentor, strategic advisor, and angel investor in early stage, BIPOC, LGBTQ++, and womxn-led companies. She’s an advocate for expanding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the investor and business ecosystem. Wendy has a master’s degree in Human Resources and Organizational Development. Here’s what to expect during the episode: What are the 3 elements of the mindset framework? Why is a growth mindset needed for successful leadership? What should a leader consider before making any decision? What are the qualities of a good leader? Why do leaders need to let people know what they are thinking? Connect with Wendy Ryan! Website: https://www.wearekadabra.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearekadabra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we_are_kadabra/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearekadabra/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyryankadabra/ Get free resources from Wendy by going to http://www.learnleadlift.com. Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport to get your free guide: 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook.   Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

Mike Burns is back as my guest for this episode. We’re exploring the 4 Ps of Marketing for Nonprofits. Mike began his career as an executive director of a community health center and now has over 20 years of experience as a nonprofit manager. Since 1994 Mike has been an organizational development consultant and partner in BWB Solutions. Since 2017 Mike has been faculty in the University of New Haven’s Nonprofit Management Certificate Program. Mike’s consulting practice focuses on strategic planning, governance, and helping nonprofits assess their readiness for strategic alliances. Mike is also a fellow researcher on two national studies about nonprofit board leadership conducted through the Alliance for Nonprofit Management. A couple of unique things about Mike are he operates an organic farm and has been a professional foster parent for nearly 20 years! Here’s what to expect during the episode: What are the 4 types of communication strategies? What are the common communication challenges that your organization must overcome? How can nonprofits benefit from market research? Why do some nonprofit organizations struggle with effective marketing? What are the four Ps of nonprofit marketing strategy? Connect with Mike Burns! Website: https://bwbsolutions.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nonprofitcrisis Blog: https://nonprofitboardcrisis.typepad.com/mbblog/ Get your copy of the Trust Building Action Plan by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding. Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. Connect with Mary! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org