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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Equity in Health Care with Stephen Graves
In episode 33 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol, cohost Peter Cruz, and guest Stephen Graves explore diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the health care sector, sharing ideas applicable to the nonprofit field.
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.
Nonprofit Content Strategy with Hilary Marsh
In episode 30 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Hilary Marsh, discuss the distinctions between content creation and curation, outlining the essential elements of a robust content strategy and the steps to develop one.
Online Nonprofit Strategic Planning
In the special one-year anniversary episode of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton examined the advantages and disadvantages of conducting nonprofit strategic planning online versus in-person. She emphasized strategies for planning in a VUCA world—characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity—and discussed how organizational culture continues to endure in a remote work environment.
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.
Nonprofit Fundraising Fundamentals with Sabrina Walker Hernandez
In episode 26 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Sabrina Walker Hernandez, discussed getting comfortable with fundraising, breaking down the fundraising process, and emphasized that both introverts and extroverts can excel as fundraisers.
Storytelling and Relationship Building for nonprofits with Kristin Bradley-Bull
In episode 25 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest Kristin Bradley-Bull discussed: the importance of strategic planning for nonprofits to reconnect with their core “why,” the need for intentional listening to communities, the nonprofit sector's role in the economy and culture, and the necessity to support emerging leaders of color stepping into CEO roles.
Nonprofit Operations and Hiring with Bobbi Russell
In episode 24 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Bobbi Russell, discussed the transition back to in-person operations, accommodations for nonprofits working from home, and the long-term benefits of investing in systems and organization.
Digital transformation and associations with Elizabeth Engel
In episode 23 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Elizabeth Engel, discussed the significance of digital transformation for organizations, the unique aspects of digital transformation for associations, and strategies for avoiding shiny object syndrome in tech-related projects.
How to avoid key grant seeking mistakes with Michelle Nusum-Smith
In episode 22 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest Michelle Nusum-Smith discussed the advantages and disadvantages of starting a nonprofit versus finding a fiscal sponsor or launching a for-profit business. They also explored key considerations for enhancing success in grant applications, identified common pitfalls in the grant application process, and suggested strategies for diversifying funding sources.
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.”
Why learning design is important to nonprofits with Nancy Bacon
In episode 19 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Nancy Bacon discussed include: learning in nonprofit organizations; the best methods nonprofits or associations can use to train their staff; how habits and accountability help people follow through on behavior change.
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
Nonprofit Program Evaluation with Wendy Wolff
In episode 17 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Wendy Wolff, discussed several key topics, including the differences between leading a nonprofit and a for-profit business, the distinction between awareness and action, and the common fears surrounding evaluation. They highlighted critical assumptions to avoid when collaborating with communities and addressed the importance of changing social norms.
Nonprofit Organizational Values with Rosalind Spigel
In episode 16 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest Rosalind Spigel discuss defining organizational values and strategies for enhancing board diversity. They address practical methods to reduce microaggressions and emphasize the need to integrate core values into daily operations, ensuring they influence team behaviors and decisions.
The Nonprofit Executive Director-Board Chair relationship with Mary Hiland
In episode 15 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest Mary Hiland discuss the vital relationship between executive directors and board chairs, emphasizing the importance of trust and effective communication. They explore the challenges of giving constructive feedback, especially to new team members, and examine how the topics of discussion between board chairs and executive directors reflect their leadership dynamics.
Inclusive Nonprofit Leadership with Keisha Sitney
In episode 14 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Keisha Sitney, discuss the importance of leaders as role models, starting equity efforts with individuals, and building leadership capacity for underrepresented staff. They emphasize the need for professionals in diversity, equity, and inclusion to cultivate unique leadership styles rather than conforming to traditional norms, address the fatigue experienced in educating others about racism and oppression, and highlight the significance of leaders openly sharing their mistakes and lessons learned.