How important is a website for a nonprofit organization? What information should be on the site and how often should it be updated? What impact can a website have on raising funds for the organization. These questions and …
Are you ready to sharpen your leadership skills this summer? No school bus or homework involved, just a fresh perspective on leadership through the lens of elementary math. Join your hosts, Tim Barnes and Nathan Ruby, as the…
What if you could become the best version of yourself as a Nonprofit Leader? Dr Jack Groppel , co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute and current professor at Judson University, Elgin, IL joins Tim a…
Are your nonprofit's new board members prepared for success? On today's episode, Tim dives into 3 key areas that prepare new board members for a successful stint on your nonprofit board. These 3 areas are: - Identifying the…
Ever wondered how to effectively use lagging and leading indicators within your nonprofit organization? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan provide valuable insights and practical tips to help leaders of small to medium-sized…
Numbers . Especially numbers on a financial statement. Did you realize that numbers tell a story...the story of the priorities, focus, effectiveness, and challenges of an organization. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan di…
Golf tournaments, 5ks, or banquets. Are you planning an event for your nonprofit? On today's episode , Tim and Nathan discuss the 3 primary types of nonprofit events and how they best fit with you and your organization. Th…
Often the things that are important but not urgent are set aside and forgotten...until it's too late. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss three of those items: Board meeting minutes, Donor notes, and Bylaws . The it…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and today's episode is focused on how Mental Health can impact an Executive Director's leadership. Mental Health expert and national youth speaker, Brittany Richmond, joins Tim and Natha…
On todays episode, Tim and Nathan discuss social media policy and practice with Sabrina Burkiewicz , an independent communication consultant. Some of the topics they explore are: Why does a nonprofit need a defined social m…
As a follow up to Episode 75 on Delegation, today's episode of PNPL looks at how perfectionism gets in the way of nonprofit leaders ability to delegate. In their discussion, Tim and Nathan provide 4 actions to take that can…
Do you feel like your life is just a series of meetings? Do you really need all those meetings when leading a nonprofit? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan dive into "all things meetings". In their discussion they explore …
There are lots of stakeholders in a nonprofit organization, from the Board to staff, volunteers, and donors. One of the big challenges for an Executive Director is help them all get on the same page, ensuring organizational…
Leading a nonprofit organization, requires the use of tools (apps, software, electronic equipment) both personally and organizationally. But how do you decide which tools to select and use> On today's episode, Tim and Natha…
You are excited about expanding the work of your nonprofit and are looking at adding a new program. But have you asked the important questions before launching out: Does it fit with our vision and mission? Is this program r…
How might the current upheaval in the banking industry impact small or medium nonprofits? What actions could nonprofit leaders take to help minimize the risk? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan explore the current challenge…
The time is right to meet with that donor. But then questions flood your mind. "Where should we meet?" "What should I wear?" "What materials should I take?" "What should be on the agenda?" On today's episode, Nathan ans…
Should Nonprofits be using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their work? And if so, to what extent? On today's episode, Nathan and special co-host, Christina Edwards from Splendid Consulting discuss the pros and cons of AI an…
Of all the relationships in a nonprofit organization, one of the most crucial is that of the Executive Director and Board Chair. That relationship has the power to keep the organization on track and running smoothly, or to b…
The question Nathan and Tim get asked the most is " how do I raise funds for my nonprofit?" The second most asked question is "how do I spend my day?" On today's episode, Nathan and Tim dive into 4 simple steps to consider w…
You have great ideas and initiatives for the new year. You hope to add program and staff. But the question comes up..."How do we pay for this?" On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss 3 tips that an Executive Director n…
After listening to the last episode on Identifying Key Initiatives, you may be thinking "I Need Help". Maybe you are ready to go put a job opening on Indeed. Before you do, listen to Tim and Nathan discuss the 3 questions an…
We have truly jumped into 2023 and activities, programs, and projects are ramping up. But are you sure your organization is focused on the right initiatives? Where will you focus your energy, resources, and staff? In this …
In episode 65, Tim and Nathan talked about Living with Intent in 2023. At that time, they introduced the concept of 3 Words, where one chooses 3 words that will provide focus and intent for that year. On today's episode, Tim…
