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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

Oct. 16, 2024

Navigating Leadership Challenges and Discovering Growth As A New Executive Director

Send us a text Imagine stepping into a leadership role with an overwhelming inbox and the task of transforming not just your job but an entire organization. That's exactly what Colleen Shaughnessy faced on her first day as E…
Oct. 2, 2024

Unlocking Nonprofit Success With A Simple Tool For Strategic Planning

Send us a text Ready to transform your nonprofit’s strategic planning? This episode promises to equip you with practical advice on conducting an effective SWOT analysis, and shows you how even the smallest nonprofits can ben…
Sept. 25, 2024

Top Tactics for Finding the Right People for Your Nonprofit Board

Send us a text How do you build a board that can truly drive your nonprofit's mission forward? Who do you need and how do you find them? Tim and Nathan answer these questions and also provide practical tips and strategies fo…
Sept. 20, 2024

JPowell, Rate Cuts, and Fundraising...Now What?

Send us a text The U.S. Federal Reserve announced this week (September 18, 2024) a 50 basis point cut in interest rates, with reactions of joy from some and concern from others. So what? How does that impact me as a nonpro…
Sept. 18, 2024

Unlocking the Power of Volunteers: Transforming Nonprofits with Effective Volunteer Programs

Send us a text What if the lifeblood of nonprofit organizations wasn't funding, but the volunteers who power them? Join us as we unpack this provocative idea with Jada Hoerr, Chief Resource Officer of Midwest Food Bank , and…