Nonprofit Mission: Impact is the podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause.
Interviews of nonprofit experts explore how to make your organization more effective and innovative for greater mission impact.
Hosted by Carol Hamilton, principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, nonprofit strategic planning and evaluation design consultant.
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Nonprofit Leadership Transitions highlights
In episode 54 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol celebrates the podcast’s two-year anniversary with a "best of" episode focusing on nonprofit executive leadership transitions.

Leadership coaching for nonprofit leaders with Reva Patwardhan
In episode 53 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest Reva Patwardhan explore nonprofit leadership coaching, highlighting the significance of somatically grounded and trauma-informed approaches.

Coaching visionary nonprofit leaders with Thomas Anderson
In episode 51 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Thomas Anderson, explore the following topics: the approach to vision development for nonprofit organizations, the increasing collaboration with founders, and the significance of monitoring weak signals that may affect the future of nonprofits.

Why more money and more staff isn't always the answer for your nonprofit organization
In episode 50 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol discusses that adding more staff and funding isn't always the solution to a nonprofit's challenges. She highlights common misconceptions surrounding growth, emphasizing that it doesn't guarantee relief from overwork and overcommitment.

Generous social impact leadership with Carolyn Mozell
In episode 46 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest Carolyn Mozell discuss the significance of nonprofit leaders and staff concentrating on their sphere of influence. They explore how to balance compassion, empathy, and accountability while highlighting the critical role of personal self-care in sustaining a healthy nonprofit organization.

Examining your narrative with Ariel Salome
In episode 37 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact Carol and her cohost Peter Cruz in conversation with guest Ariel Salome. They explore non-positional leadership, emphasizing that everyone can be a leader in their own way.

Exiting Your Nonprofit leadership role Gracefully with Don Tebbe
In episode 32 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest Don Tebbe discuss how organizations can effectively manage transitions. They emphasize the importance of self-care for outgoing directors and explore how boards may need to adapt to facilitate a smooth transition.

Nonprofit Advocacy with Sharon Anderson
In episode 31 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest Sharon Anderson explored various topics, including the definition of lobbying and how organizations can participate. They also discussed the limitations associated with lobbying and alternative methods for advocacy.

Working with Nonprofit Volunteers with Peggy Hoffman
In episode 28 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Peggy Hoffman, explore the vital role that local nonprofit chapters play in supporting larger organizations.

Nonprofit Executive Searches with Carlyn Madden
In episode 27 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Carlyn Madden, discuss why small nonprofits should consider collaborating with an executive search firm.

Investing in the next generation of nonprofit leaders with Andy Robinson
In episode 21 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Andy Robinson, discuss several key topics: the necessity of leaders being held accountable, the need to cultivate and groom the next generation of leaders, essential insights for founders, and the significance of maintaining a life beyond work to achieve balance.

The Pandemic and the Nonprofit Sector with Liz Scott
In episode 20 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Elizabeth Scott, discussed how organizations have adapted to the pandemic, the research Liz completed with the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, and what changes from the pandemic organizations might retain when things go back to “normal.”

Association trends with Shelley Sanner & Alanna McKee
In episode 18 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol, along with her guests Shelley Sanner and Alanna McKee, discuss the emerging trends that emphasize the necessity for greater personalization within member engagement strategies. The conversation also highlights how associations have adeptly adapted to the challenges posed by the virtual environment, further redefining their operational frameworks

Managing Nonprofit Leadership Transitions with Liz Woolfe
In episode 12 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Elizabeth Woolfe discuss the significance of having an interim director in nonprofits, the challenges of leadership transitions, and the necessity of planning for leadership changes. They emphasize the value of a growth mindset for nonprofit boards and clarify the distinct roles of the board and staff.

How to Hire a Nonprofit Consultant with Heather Yandow
In Episode 10, we’re talking to Heather Yandow. We talked about the challenges nonprofits encounter when hiring consultants. We looked at why using a Request for Proposal (RFP) might not lead to the best consulting results. We also reviewed the new trends arising during this time of change.

Influencing Decision Makers for Nonprofit Leaders with Kathy Patrick
In Episode 3 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, we’re talking to Kathy Patrick. We talked about what it takes to influence decision and policy makers, the concrete steps nonprofit leaders can take to create a plan, identify who is key to your organization and how to start building a relationship with them before you need their help and why it is so important to remember that key decision makers are human first and not fixate on their title and role.