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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Influential nonprofit leadership with Hugh Ballou
In episode 59 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Hugh Ballou discuss how to improve the efficiency of your nonprofit organization’s meetings and why influence is more important than direction when leading.
Building a feedback culture within your nonprofit with Deneisha Thompson
In episode 58 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Deneisha Thompson, delve into the critical aspects of nonprofit organizational culture change. They explore the four pillars essential for fostering a transformative culture that encourages accountability rather than fear of overreaction.
Relational intelligence for your nonprofit team with Betina Pflug
In episode 57 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Betina Pflug (Beh-tee-nuh Flug) discuss what makes relational intelligence unique and building nonprofit team dynamics in a virtual workplace.
Applying an equity lens to your nonprofit work with Danielle Marshall
In episode 56 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Danielle Marshall discuss using an equity lens to integrate DEI into all aspects of your nonprofit work.
Helping nonprofits boards move toward greater equity with Christal Cherry and Renee Rubin Ross
In episode 55 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol, Dr. Renee Rubin Ross, and Christal Cherry discuss the significance of emphasizing solutions when educating nonprofit boards about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
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.
Building nonprofit websites that work with David Pisarek
In episode 52 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest David Pisarek explore effective strategies for leveraging your nonprofit's website to drive growth.
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.
Creating corporate sponsorships of value for your nonprofit with Lewis Flax
In episode 49 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest Lewis Flax discuss how to construct corporate sponsorships that effectively serve nonprofit organizations.
Getting comfortable with your nonprofit finances with Chyla Graham
In episode 48 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest Chyla Graham delve into the importance of understanding context in nonprofit finances, exploring how to align financial goals with organizational objectives.
Social media myths with Julia Campbell
In episode 47 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest Julia Campbell discuss how to effectively incorporate social media into marketing strategies. They address common misconceptions that organizations have about social media and emphasize the importance of prioritizing owned marketing assets.
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.
Authentic marketing for your nonprofit with Stu Swineford
In episode 45 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Stu Swineford, discuss how nonprofits can enhance their marketing effectiveness by engaging with their audience in relevant spaces, rather than expecting them to come to the organization.
Creating pathways for POC youth in STEM with Dr. Gia Grier McGinnis
In episode 44, the final part of the Culture Fit project that Carol recorded with her son-in-law Peter Cruz, Carol, her cohost Peter Cruz, and their guest Dr. Gia Grier McGinnis discuss the importance of representation to help BIPOC youth see possibilities.
Hop on the nonprofit podcast bandwagon with Travis Johnson
In episode 43 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Travis Johnson, explore the benefits of maintaining a nonprofit podcast.
Building shared nonprofit governance with Marla Bobowick
In Episode 42 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Marla Bobowick, discuss major misconceptions about nonprofit boards and governance, the importance of shifting to shared leadership between nonprofit staff and boards, and the necessity for boards to focus on future goals rather than solely reflecting on past achievements.
The pressure of being the only in a group with Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez
Episode 41 of the Culture Fit project features Carol and her cohost Peter Cruz in conversation with Damary Bonilla. They explore the challenges faced by individuals who are often the sole person of color in a group, examining the emotional toll it takes.
Transformational organizational culture change with Terrill Thompson and Monique Meadows
In episode 40 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol is joined by guests Monique Meadows and Terrill Thompson to explore key aspects of organizational culture.