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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Beyond the retreat: Comprehensive Nonprofit Strategic planning
In episode 109 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton discusses the critical components of nonprofit strategic planning, emphasizing that it's much more than just a retreat.
Nonprofit Success: Using Logic Models to Showcase Impact and Improve Organizational Alignment
In episode 108 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol explores how nonprofit leaders can measure and map their organization’s impact through building out their theory of change and program logic models.
Nonprofit leadership teams that work with Kim Romain
In episode 107 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Kim Romain discuss the intricacies of leadership in nonprofit organizations, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by executive teams.
Next-Gen Leadership: Evolving Nonprofit Board Governance with Julie Patrick
In episode 106 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol talks with Julia Patrick, a veteran nonprofit leader. Patrick discusses current challenges and opportunities in board governance, highlighting strategic management, the inclusion of younger leaders, and the necessity of ongoing training for board engagement and effectiveness.
Building a healthier nonprofit sector - Part 2
In episode 105 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol continues to celebrate her four year podiversary by reflecting on how nonprofits can create healthier and more sustainable organizational cultures.
Progress over perfection, slowing down and joy - Envisioning a more humane nonprofit sector - Part 1
In episode 104 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, host Carol celebrates four years of podcasting and reflects on the lessons learned from her 100+ episode journey.
Equitable Nonprofit Leadership with Tip Fallon and Stephen Graves
In episode 103 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol, Tip Fallon, and Stephen Graves explore the nuances of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), exploring the differences between inclusive and equitable leadership.
The Nonprofit board's duty of foresight with Jeff De Cagna
In episode 102 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Jeff De Cagna discuss the concept of the "duty of foresight," stressing the need for boards to prepare for future challenges. They critique traditional leadership paradigms and promote stewardship as a more inclusive and effective approach.
Insights for nonprofits from MacKenzie Scott's philanthropy with Michael Randel
In episode 101 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Michael Randel delve into Michael’s research on nonprofits that benefitted from Mackenzie Scott’s trust-based philanthropy initiative. They explore the transformative effects of these substantial donations on organizations and outline six key areas essential for organizational preparedness and grant readiness.
10 Things I have learned about Nonprofits in 100 episodes
In episode 100 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol goes solo to celebrate this special 100th episode. She reflects on the insights and lessons learned from her podcasting journey exploring nonprofit leadership and organizational health.
Elevating Nonprofit Governance and Leadership with Mary Reeves
In episode 99 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Mary Reeves, PhD discuss the importance of effective governance in nonprofit organizations.
Declining interest in Nonprofit Leadership with Danielle Marshall
In episode 98 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol hosts Danielle Marshall for another learning out loud episode. Today’s topic is leadership in the nonprofit sector, especially the declining interest in nonprofit leadership.
The business imperative of facing climate change for associations with Elizabeth Engel and Shelly Alcorn
In episode 97 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol, Elizabeth Engel and Shelly Alcorn discuss why addressing climate change has shifted from a moral imperative to a business imperative for associations and nonprofits.
Nonprofit start up misconceptions with Dr. Victoria Boyd
In episode 96 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Dr. Victoria Boyd explore misconceptions surrounding nonprofit initiation, advocating for the use of a program logic model over a business plan as a foundational tool for new organizations.
Building shared nonprofit leadership with Emily Taylor
In episode 95 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Emily Taylor explore the challenges nonprofit CEOs encounter as they navigate the pitfalls of success. They highlight how growth can lead to nonprofit leaders becoming detached from their communities, and discuss the risks of an organization becoming overly identified with its CEO.
Navigating power and conflict within nonprofits with Rebecca Epstein
In episode 94 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Rebecca Epstein discuss the article that Rebecca wrote - Paving a Better Way: What’s Driving Progressive Organizations Apart and How to Win by Coming Together.
Nonprofit fundraising transparency with Pooya Pourak
In episode 93 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Pooya Pourak discuss the importance of transparent, impact-centric fundraising, the use of technology for efficiency, and the necessity of fair compensation for nonprofit employees.
Three stages of nonprofit leadership with Patton McDowell
In episode 92 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Patton McDowell explore the multi-generational nonprofit workforce, discussing the unique hurdles and opportunities that come with each stage of a non-profit career.
AI and Nonprofits with George Weiner
In episode 91 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and George Weiner discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the nonprofit sector.
Five steps to successful nonprofit strategic planning with Carol Hamilton
In episode 90 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol discusses nonprofit strategic planning, detailing what it encompasses and what it doesn't. She outlines the five essential steps involved in a comprehensive strategic planning process and shares key strategies to ensure that the plan is actionable and remains relevant over time.