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In this episode, Mary shares some tips for nonprofit leaders on how to cultivate creativity. Hint: passion helps a lot and you know you have that! 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!   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! To schedule a free consultation with Mary go to: Talk With Mary.  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 Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Edventure More (EDMO®) whose mission is mission is to make equitable, high-quality STEAM & SEL education programs accessible to all communities in order to cultivate curious, courageous, and kind humans everywhere. Since 2004 EDMO® has grown to serve over 20,000 kids annually through its award-winning summer day camps and after school programs.  In addition to serving as Executive Director of Edventure More, Eduardo has been active on the SF Department of Children & Youth’s Summer Work Group, The Big Lift collaborative’s Inspiring Summers Workgroup in the Peninsula, the Marin Promise in Marin County and the Oakland Summer Learning Network. He has also represented the Bay Area at summer funding lobbying events at the state capitol.  Eduardo contributes to the field as a speaker at local and national summer and afterschool conferences. He has led workshops on Authentic Leadership, The Maker Mindset, and Social Emotional Learning at the National Summer Learning Association Conference, National Afterschool Association Conference, and elsewhere. He has completed the Leadership for Equity & Opportunity (LEO) learning-in-action program and is learning to be a better equity ally every day. Here’s what to expect during the episode: Making adjustments to the nonprofit to adapt to the pandemic. The “design challenge” in flipping an in-person activity to an online event. Leading with love instead of fear during a time of crisis. Learning that people are kind and honest through a restructured financial model. Pursuing innovation with equity in mind. Developing trust and understanding between you and the board members. You can contact Eduardo via email: eduardo@campedmo.org  His website is https://campedmo.org/  Get Mary’s Trust Building Guide and Action Plan for free by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding  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. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! 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 Sherry Quam Taylor. Sherry has over 13 years of experience with nonprofits: as a volunteer, staff, and on boards. Sherry has had her own business helping nonprofits for eight years.  She teaches nonprofit leaders how to pivot from a heavy dependence on program, government, and event gifts and into securing large, investment-level donations from individuals so they can finally fund their missions. The leaders she works with are experts in their field, but when it comes to individual donor fundraising, they’ve simply never been trained on how to do it, so it feels uncomfortable and frustrating.  She helps them learn the exact steps to launch a mid- and major level gift program that feels comfortable, involves less dread, and fully funds their mission for the long-haul. She does this nationally through her private coaching, 90-day LET’S GROW fundraising accelerator, and professional development courses. Here’s what to expect during the episode. The results of Sherry’s extensive research on what Development Directors need. Discovering the need to provide and training for nonprofits especially this year. Why one should look into creating a wonderful donor experience.  Challenges in allocating time and resources to the right strategy for better results. Tackling the mystery of finding individual donors. Educating board members about what fundraising really looks like. ~ You can contact Sherry via email Sherry@quamtaylor.com and see her website at www.quamtaylor.com  Get Sherry’s course by going to www.quamtaylor.com/boardonboard and use the discount code “Hiland” for a significant discount. Have Mary’s free guide Engage Your Board in Fundraising by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/boardfundraising 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. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! 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 Jill Lublin. Jill is an international speaker on the topics of Radical Influence, Publicity, Networking, Kindness and Referrals. She is the author of 4 Best Selling books including Get Noticed...Get Referrals (McGraw Hill) and co-author of Guerrilla Publicity and Networking Magic. Her latest book is Profit of Kindness.  Jill is a master strategist on how to position a business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace.  She is CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 25 years experience working with over 100,000 people as well as national and international media.   Jill teaches a virtual Publicity Crash Course, and consults and speaks all over the world. She also helps authors to create book deals with major publishers and agents, as well as obtain foreign rights deals. She has served on the boards of several non-profits. Jill and I talk about specific strategies nonprofits can use thinking about publicity and how it helps. Here’s what to expect during the episode: What is public relations? Many nonprofits get it confused. If everything starts with your message, how can you define one? Utilizing current events as a means of branding. The importance of staying on your message. Baby steps for nonprofits to get exposure in various kinds of media. You can contact Jill via email: info@jilllublin.com  Get Jill’s free course by going to publicitycrashcourse.com/freegift  Get your free resource from Mary by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport  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. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! 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 Steven Aquiar. Steven is a broadly experienced digital marketer and founder of BlueWing and Good Goes Further. He has deep experience using paid media to drive positive outcomes for businesses and mission-driven organizations. Early in his career, Steven managed social media and audience development for independent and venture-backed publishing startups, where he cut his teeth as a one-person digital marketing department. Now four years into his consulting journey, he’s worked with dozens of companies to grow and convert an audience throughout the entire marketing funnel. Steven has a BA from Brown University and is a Facebook, Google and HubSpot-certified professional. We discuss digital marketing from the basics to specifics at the highest level. Here are some things you’ll learn: The different kinds of marketing. Advice for people who are new to the digital marketing space. Nonprofits and ads. How would that look like? A deep-dive into Facebook marketing  The potential of utilizing Google Ad grants. What is Good Goes Further all about? You can contact Steve via email: steven@bluewing.co  His website is goodgoesfurther.com Have your free consultation with Mary by going to http://www.talkwithmary.com 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. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! 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 Janet Cohen. Jan has been a consultant and trainer who has worked with more than 250 nonprofit organizations over more than 20 years. Her focus is on customized services for nonprofits throughout the country for diversification of revenue, earned income, marketing planning, and strategic planning processes. She also serves in Interim Executive positions, especially those with an earned income focus. Jan partners with Academies for Social Entrepreneurship as the Lead Social Enterprise Trainer & Coach and has worked with over 75 participating agencies. In addition to her own training/consulting business, Jan was the Director of New Business Ventures at HOPE Services for 3 years, an affiliate consultant with CompassPoint Nonprofit Services in the Bay Area for 6 years, a senior consultant with the National Center for Social Entrepreneurs for 5 years, and Chief Executive Officer of Project HIRED, a nonprofit employment service serving individuals with disabilities, for 10 years. She taught classes in the Nonprofit Management Certificate program at San Jose State University and has been a national speaker and trainer at more than 200 meetings and conferences. She has written guest blogs and articles for Social Enterprise Reporter, Nonprofit World, and other publications. Ms. Cohen is a member of the Bay Area Interim Executive Director Group and the Alliance for Nonprofit Management’s Executive Transition and Leadership Committee. She also currently serves on the Board of CalNonprofits Insurance Services, a subsidiary business of the California Association of Nonprofits. Jan has degrees or certifications from the University of Massachusetts, University of Maryland, and the University of California at Santa Cruz. We discuss tips for how nonprofits can generate earned revenue, several types of earned revenue to consider, and the first steps to take. You can connect with Jan via email: jancohen.consultant@gmail.com. Get the free gift I have for you by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding 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 me 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 me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

My guests today are Gayle Gifford and Mike Burns. Gayle has spent time in the trenches, organizing for peace, environmental, human, and civil rights. She served as Director of Development and Communications at PLAN USA, as Deputy Director/Director of Development and Marketing at Save The Bay, and as Director of Development at CityYear RI before launching her own business in 1996 with master communicator  Jon Howard (who also happens to be her spouse). Gayle earned the advanced fundraising credential, ACFRE, from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, in 2002. That’s a distinction held by only 100 or so fundraisers worldwide. She has an M.S. in organization and management from Antioch University New England. Gayle an adjunct instructor at Brown University. She serves as board chair for  Blackstone Academy Charter School serves on the Advisory Council for Latino Dollars for Scholars of Rhode Island. She lives in Providence, RI with her husband and a cat. She is mom to three adult children who are all also involved in public service. Mike Burns began his career as an executive director of a community health center and now has over 20 years’ 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 operates an organic farm and has been a professional foster parent for nearly 20 years!   Mike and Gayle are fellow researchers with Mary on two national studies about nonprofit board leadership conducted through the Alliance for Nonprofit Management. They have conducted their own research in New England on how the pandemic has affected board practices, which is the topic of today’s episode. We discuss what they learned from surveying over 100 nonprofits about how the pandemic is affecting board practices. You will learn about board meetings, board member engagement, changes in how planning is being approached and more. You can access the free training Mary has for you: 3 Mistakes Nonprofit Leaders Make Orienting Board Members by going to https://nonprofitboardorientation.com. Contact Mike at mikeb@bwbsolutions.com and Gayle at gayle@ceffect.com, 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 Mary 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 Join the Facebook group: Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Connect with Mary: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

In this episode, Mary shares the often skipped first key step to take when your nonprofit is considering joining with a strategic partner or a merger. 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!   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! To schedule a free consultation with Mary go to: Talk With Mary.  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 Vaishali Nikhade. Vaishali helps entrepreneurs and small biz owners unleash their creative genius so that they can quit bleeding money and stand out from the noise & competition in their niche. Vaishali transitioned from a left-brain engineer to a right-brain intuitive by accident. Getting nowhere after consulting tens of psychics, she studied and learned the subtleties of intuition. She shares this expertise to help entrepreneurs unleash their creative genius and get in touch with their intuition. She is a master at guiding people to understand and use their intuition. She helps clients overwhelmed with confusion and business challenges to seek clarity. Some instances include preventing a client from losing $150,000 to invest in a bad venture Vaishali is the host of the podcast 'The Uncanny Link' where physics meets metaphysics or science meets woo. We discuss intuition including how you as a nonprofit leader should think about applying it to your decisions-making and how it comes into play in times of uncertainty. You can learn more about and connect with Vaishali by going to her website theuncannylink.com or calling her at 415-735-6757 You can test your creativity and intuition by going to the quiz Vaishali has for you at theuncannylink.com/creativityquiz. Get the free gift Mary has for you by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding 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 me 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: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

My guest for this episode is Rachel Sacks. Rachel brings over a decade of experience in the public health and nonprofit health sector to her current consulting company: Leading Healthy Futures. Rachel’s work with organizations and stakeholders across the healthcare field has provided her with a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities the sector faces. Her prior work has included roles at the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Chicago Department of Public Health, and the Center for Jewish Genetics. She helps clients conceptualize, define, and actualize new ideas for grant opportunities and partnerships, and is adept at translating complex scientific, medical, and policy information into easily understandable language for lay audiences. Rachel is also a skilled facilitator who regularly leads state and local planning processes and has presented at national conferences. Rachel graduated Cum Laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Science in Human Culture and holds a Master of Public Health from UIC. Get the free gift Mary has for you by going to: https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding Learn more about Rachel at leadinghealthyfutures.com. Connect with her: linkedin.com/in/rachel-sacks-mph 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 me 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: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

My guest for this episode is Ryan Berman. Ryan is the founder of Courageous: a change company that develops Courage Brands™ and trains organizations to challenge norms, think bolder and take action on courageous ideas. Working with brands like Google, General Mills, Major League Baseball, PUMA, charity: water, Subway, and Caesars Entertainment, Ryan believes courage is a competitive advantage. Berman is the founder of his own Courage Brand: Sock Problems — an altruistic sock company “socking” problems in the world, where he has worked for five years. Sock Problems "socks" problems in the world with altruistic socks. Each pair is associated with a cause and a charity partner which we send targeted cash back (25%) on every purchase. Examples of causes are Sock Cancer, Sock Bullying, Sock Inequality and many more.  Get the free gift Mary has for you by going to: https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding Get Ryan's book https://amzn.to/2GNhBu2 Ryan's website is: www.ryanberman.com Connect with him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/courageousideas 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 me 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: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

My guest for this episode is Kimmi Cantrell. Kimmi is an unrelenting optimist who is passionate about bringing love and light to the workplace. As Managing Director of Careers In Nonprofits, she spends her days connecting with nonprofit decision makers as well as job seekers, aiding both in finding solutions to their problems.  Kimmi has made it her mission to educate and empower individuals to build their personal and professional resilience capacity by sharing guidance, support, and tools for growth. In her spare time, you can find her coaching at Hot Topic All-Stars, a competitive cheer gym in Alexandria, VA. Everyone needs a cheerleader in their life, and Kimmi is here to do just that. We discuss the benefits of outsourcing your hiring process--for all kinds of positions in your nonprofit. What factors should an executive director consider when doing that? And, what are the benefits of temporary employees? You can learn more about and connect with Kimmi via her website: Careers in Nonprofits  or email: kcantrell@cnpstaffing.com. Get the free gift Mary has for you by going to: https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding 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 me 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: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

In this episode, Mary gives you three strategies you need to consider while working with your board (and even your team) during this challenging time of the pandemic and even many natural disasters. Times are different and our approaches to some nonprofit activities need to be different too. 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. Get your free guide and plan by going to: Trust Building Action Plan 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. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary! To schedule a free consultation with Mary go to: Talk With Mary.  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

Today's guest is Paul Nazareth. Paul has been a leader in Canada's philanthropic sector with over 20 years' experience. Currently Vice President of Education & Development at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, he’s also the founder of Connectworking - a skill building program for people of purpose. He was most recently VP at the charity CanadaHelps, has been a philanthropic advisor with Scotia Wealth, and spent over a decade with charities like the University of Toronto. Paul is on the board of several charities, is Chair of the advisory committee at the Humber College postgraduate fundraising program, is on the advisory committee of the Carleton Masters in Nonprofit Leadership program, and he’s a national faculty instructor with CAGP and more. Paul has been featured in the Globe & Mail and Forbes on the topic of personal branding and in his role with Connectworking, Paul continues to teach professional skill and strategy to social and for-profit leaders. Paul and I discuss leadership in the social sector and the qualities needed. We also talk about effective networking. You can learn more about Paul at https://www.cagp-acpdp.org/ 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 me 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 Get the free gift Mary has for you by going to 6 Steps to Unleash Your Board's Potential. Connect with Mary: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

My guest today is Lidia Varesco Racoma. Lidia is a brand strategist and marketing designer and has been working with nonprofits since she started her design career 20+ years ago. Through her company, Lidia Varesco Design, Lidia empowers nonprofits, associations, higher ed and entrepreneurs to make a change through strategic branding and creative marketing design. Since 2000, she has helped her clients get their message out and reach the right people. She blogs about branding and marketing and leads workshops for nonprofits and small businesses. Lidia is active in the local nonprofit community as a volunteer/member of Association Forum, as well as serving on the board of directors for the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits (ACN) as Director of Marketing and Communications. We talk about why branding is important and the results you can expect from brand consistency for your nonprofit. You can connect with Lidia by emailing her: lidia@lsvdesign.com. And grab a free smart branding worksheet and check out her blog at her website: http://lsvdesign.com/ She also has a Nonprofit Brand Guide for you here. 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 me 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 Get the free gift Mary has for you by going to 6 Steps to Unleash Your Board's Potential. Connect with Mary: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Today's guest is Lori Kranczer. Lori believes firmly that planned giving, or “legacy giving,” which are ways donors make impactful gifts through endowments, bequests in wills or other structured gift vehicles, should be a vital part of the fundraising practice of every nonprofit organization, no matter the size, budget or mission. Lori partners with organizational leaders to customize planned giving programs that substantially and consistently support organizations far into the future. Lori has over 20 years of experience advising nonprofit organizations on conceptualizing and building planned giving programs, training volunteer leadership and staff, soliciting and closing significant planned giving arrangements, including those blended with major gifts, and working with donors, their families and advisors on structuring the appropriate gifts to meet their philanthropic and financial goals. Prior to consulting, Lori held senior planned giving roles at major New York-based nonprofits, and in each, expanded the reach and depth of the legacy programs. An experienced attorney, Lori applies her knowledge of complex giving structures to the practice. She has also taught planned giving at New York University and Yeshiva University, and she frequently speaks at staff trainings and board of directors meetings. She graduated from Binghamton University and New York Law School. Lori lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn with her husband and two children. In her spare time she enjoys renovating her 100+ years old creaky Victorian house. 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 me 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 Get your free gift by going to 6 Steps to Unleash Your Board's Potential. You can find out more about Lori at Everyday Planned Giving. Connect with Mary Hiland! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Today’s guest is Oliver Hack. Oliver has been involved with nonprofits in a variety of roles for about 20 years. He believes that small groups of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. Oliver helps start-up nonprofits launch and achieve success.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Difficulties in the business of doing good. Nonprofits are businesses! The definition of fiscal sponsorship and how it works. Who should consider it? Who is NOT a good candidate for it? The specifics of some of the models Oliver has available. Being a sponsor is a big responsibility. It might cause some friction if done wrong, so tread carefully! Get the Trust Building Action Plan here! ~ About Oliver Hack: Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and for the past twenty years a San Francisco, CA resident, Oliver Hack has spent his career in the nonprofit and public sectors. Oliver has run direct service programs, lead nonprofits, consulted with nonprofit boards and worked in a variety of content areas including youth and community development as well as affordable housing. Oliver spent six years working for the City and County of San Francisco as the Chief Operating Officer of the Mayor's Office of Housing as well as serving as a grant maker and policy analyst with the SF Department of Children, Youth and Families. Oliver believes all people have a charitable instinct- an impulse to do good. Providing opportunities for people to bring their charitable ideas into the world has been a constant pursuit throughout his career and in his current work at the Social Good Fund, where he is Director of Fiscal Sponsorship. He holds a MA in Nonprofit Arts Administration from Golden Gate University, California, and is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer where he served in a rural town assisting with public health activities. You can find Oliver Hack on... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-hack-3988a448/ Website: https://www.socialgoodfund.org/ Email: oliver@socialgoodfund.org Fiscal Sponsorship 6 Ways To Do It Right: https://www.amazon.com/Fiscal-Sponsorship-Ways-Do-Right/dp/1888956070 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  know Mary 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 Hiland! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

Today’s guest is Michael Neeley. Michael is a mentor and business strategist for visionary solopreneurs. As the founder of The Authority Academy, Michael trains and supports heart-centered entrepreneurs in professional speaking, virtual summits, getting published, and designing and hosting their own podcast to significantly grow their business and expand their audience. In this episode, you’ll learn: Benefits of creating podcasts for nonprofits Ways to enable a nonprofit raise money via podcasts Michael’s podcasting journey How to start a podcast and why Get the Trust Building Action Plan here! About Michael Neeley: He is a former professional actor and medieval knight, an author and speaker, and he hosts the podcasts Consciously Speaking, Buy This – Not That, Something to Wine About, and The PodQuest Show. Michael is also a mindset master with a gift for helping people to get out of their own way. If you’re tired of being the best-kept secret – Michael is your guy. Michael was my coach and mentor in creating Inspired Nonprofit Leadership. Get Michael’s free giveaway by going to:  https://www.hilandconsulting.org/podcast You can find Michael Neeley on... Website: www.MichaelNeeley.com or at www.PodQuest.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtOfForgetting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelKNeeley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neeleymichael/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelneeleycoaching/ Connect with Mary Hiland! To schedule a free consultation session with me go to: Talk With Mary. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Join our Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

My guest for this episode is Joanne Oppelt. Joanne is the principal of Joanne Oppelt Consulting and a seasoned rainmaker with a distinguished track record of success. During her twenty-five-plus years working in the nonprofit arena, she built successful fundraising departments at every stop, helping her organizations grow capacity and more effectively fulfill their missions. She has held positions from grant writer to executive director at several nonprofits including Community Access Unlimited, Family to Family Network of New Jersey, March of Dimes Central, Prevent Child Abuse, and Maternal and Family Health Services. Her extensive background in a variety of work roles and organizations enables her to understand the realities and challenges nonprofit practitioners face–both internally and externally. Her success at every stop positions her to help any nonprofit, whether through her books or consulting practice, turn around its struggling fundraising operations. Joanne is the author of four books and co-author of nine. She has taught at Kean University as an Adjunct Professor in its graduate program. She is also a sought-after speaker and presenter. Joanne holds a master’s degree in health administration from Wilkes University, where she graduated with distinction. Joanne and I discuss what it's like for an executive director working with a development director and vice versa. Joanne has worn both hats and shares her perspectives from both. You can connect with Joanne at Joanne Oppelt Get your FREE Report! 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board 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 me 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 Hiland! To schedule a free consultation session with me go to: Talk With Mary.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Podcast Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

In this episode, Mary reviews three types of trust relevant to working relationships. She shares insights and findings from her research on the board chair/executive director relationship. 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. Get your free guide and plan by going to: Trust Building Action Plan 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 me 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 Hiland! To schedule a free consultation session with me go to: Talk With Mary.  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Podcast Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting