Research indicates that many nonprofits receive up to one-third of their revenue in the last few weeks of the year. But it also takes planning, preparation, and work with your donors to see that happen. On the last episode …
Recent statistics show that the majority of people who start a podcast, fail to get to 10 episodes. With this episode, The Practice of Nonprofit Leadership has reached 20. In this edition of PNPL, Tim and Nathan reflect bac…
The debate is on. Back to the office or not...or some sort of hybrid. And is working remotely right for Nonprofit work? In this episode, Tim and Nathan share from their experiences both the benefits and challenges of a rem…
Where do grants fall in your fundraising strategy? Are grants something you would like to pursue to help fund your organization's programs? And why does Nathan, the fundraising guru, have a love/hate relationship when it c…
Your organization is growing. More opportunities are coming your way. The workload is increasing. You begin to realize that you need more help to get everything done. What kind of help do you need? On this episode, Tim a…
Being successful and making a difference are two things Executive Directors strive for when leading their organizations. But how do you know? What measurements do you use to evaluate your program effectiveness? On this epi…
In most cases, Executive Directors are not hired for their financial prowess but most often for their leadership gifts, passion for the mission, and/or ability to raise funds. But providing financial oversight, in concert w…
As a nonprofit leader, what keeps you up at night? What occupy's your mind? On this episode, Tim and Nathan share four issues that tend to keep them up at night as nonprofit leaders. They also discuss each issue and some w…
While there seems to be no shortage of crisis in the world, sometimes that crisis makes its way into your nonprofit organization. Sharing from their current realties, Tim and Nathan share steps the Executive Director and an…
Who is really responsible for a nonprofit organization ? What is the role of the Board vs the Executive Director when it comes to governance? In today's episode, Tim and Nathan answers those questions as they address the is…
How do you respond when a staff member, Board member, or volunteer has a great new idea for the organization? Or if a donor offers to fund a new project substantially, if the organization will take it on? "Mission Creep" is…
We all know that a nonprofit requires resources to do its work. But where do those resources come from? As part of their series on "What's my Job?" , Tim and Nathan discuss the role of Executive Director as "Chief Fundraise…
With all that comes at us as leaders of nonprofits on a daily basis, it is often tempting to ask the question, "What is my job?" Tim and Nathan kick off a new series looking at that very question. Together they discuss four…
It may be retirement, health issues, or just time to move on...but there are few things more challenging than the transition of a Nonprofit Founder to a new Executive Director. The transition requires strategic intention by…
Starting a nonprofit usually kicks off with lots of passion and excitement. But as it moves along, there are actions that limit the growth and impact of the organization. In this episode, Tim and Nathan discuss 5 mistakes …
During the Covid-19 pandemic, with job losses and the world on hold, reports show that a large number of nonprofits were started to address local, national, and global issues. Tim and Nathan discuss what it takes to found …
Volunteers are a vital aspect of nonprofits and a key relationship for nonprofit leaders. Sharing from their current experiences, Tim and Nathan discuss finding, managing, and appreciating volunteers.
One of the most rewarding, and yet sometimes challenging, is the relationship we have with our Board members. It is also one of the most important relationships for an Executive Director. Tim and Nathan share from their ow…
As a nonprofit executive leader, you may not be in it for the money but if you don't have money, you will not be in it. On podcast #3, Tim and Nathan. explore the importance of good relationships with donors. And, as an ex…
Welcome to the Practice of Nonprofit Leadership! Hosts Tim Barnes and Nathan Ruby, introduce themselves and share what to expect on upcoming episodes of the Practice of Nonprofit Leadership podcast. Laugh along with them, a…
A recent article stated that more than 50% of a Nonprofit Executive Director's time is spent focused on people. In this episode, Tim and Nathan identify a few key relationships that are important to focus on when leading a n…
