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The Practice of Nonprofit Leadership

The Practice of Nonprofit Leadership was designed for Executive Directors of small to medium sized nonprofits.  If you are currently an Executive Director or hope to be one someday this is your spot. 

Leading an organization can be one of the most fun, exhilarating, rewarding, scary, thankless jobs in the universe.  Using a mixture of encouragement, information, stories, and practical tools, hosts Tim Barnes and Nathan Ruby will use their years of nonprofit leadership experience to make your journey a little easier,  more fun, and ultimately help you be more effective in leading your organization.

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Recent Episodes

Jan. 8, 2025

Encore Episode: Leadership with Dr. Jack Groppel

Send us a text With the start of a new year, here is an encore presentation of an interview we did with Dr. Jack Groppel back in 2023 on Leadership. Dr Jack Groppel , co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Ins…
Jan. 1, 2025

New Year Reflections From 12 Days Of Major Gift Fundraising

Send us a text In the first episode of 2025, Tim and Nathan dive into the crucial lessons learned from the "12 Days of Major Gift Fundraising," emphasizing the importance of consistency, connection, and passion in nonprofit …
Dec. 23, 2024

Recharge and Reflect: Navigating the Holiday Season as Nonprofit Leaders

Send us a text Join Tim and Nathan as they unpack the themes of rest, connection, and planning during the holiday season. The conversation touches on the rejuvenating power of spending quality time with loved ones, celebrati…
Dec. 20, 2024

12 Days of Major Gift Fundraising - Day 12: Final Thoughts

Send us a text This is Day 12 of the 12 Days of Major Gift Fundraising. On today's episode, Nathan wraps up the series with three final thoughts and then presents an offer to the listeners. If you are interested in signing …
Dec. 19, 2024

12 Days of Major Gift Fundraising - Day 11: Getting Board Members to Help

Send us a text What if board members could transform the daunting task of fundraising into an exciting and rewarding experience? On day 11 of the 12 Days of Major Gift Fundraising, Nathan provides insights and a practical sy…