The Practice of Nonprofit Leadership Tim Barnes and Nathan Ruby

A recent survey states that a large number of nonprofits have open positions that they cannot fill with qualified candidates. As the Executive Director, could the answer be to recruit your spouse to fill one of those open positions? What might be the pros and cons, when considering this possibility? Listen in, as Tim and Nathan dive into this interesting possibility.Support the Show.The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice Pre...

Many things in our organization and world feel like they are out of our control. As much as we try, control is not something we can often exercise. But when it comes to our leadership as nonprofit executive directors, there are a few things we can and should exercise control.These areas are:- My Attitude- My Skillset- My Priorities- My Influencers- My WorkFocusing on controlling these areas in a positive fashion, will increase the effectiveness of our leadership.Support the Show.T...

In this episode, we dive into four simple questions you can ask yourself to determine if your organization is ready to consider a capital campaign.Project: Do I have a project that aligns with the reasons people donate: to save or transform lives? We touch on common project types, including new construction, renovations, and expensive equipment purchases.Donors: Do I have the right donors needed based on campaign goals? We provide a simple breakdown using a $100,000 campaign as an example, an...

As a small to medium nonprofit with a small budget, it seems like a good call to try to do things yourself or with the help of volunteers. But are there areas where it actually makes more sense and provides even better value, to hire a professional? We would say most definitely.One of those areas is nonprofit finances. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss some places where seeking financial expertise is wise. Some those places are:- Financial Reporting- Tax Preparation...

Ever find yourself intrigued by the potential of artificial intelligence to transform the way we connect with donors and enhance our fundraising efforts? In this episode, Nathan discusses three ways that AI can help improve fundraising efforts:Automate Everyday Tasks: AI is all about simplifying tasks, not complicating them. For instance, using the voice assistant on your phone (like Siri) to set reminders or send messages to donors can save you valuable time. This is a simple yet effect...

Whether it’s in person, on line, or someone driving into your parking lot. People make a decision about you and your organization in mere seconds. If they have a negative impression of you or the organization it is incredibly difficult to change their mind later. First impressions matter. In today's episode, Nathan discussed the importance of making a good first impression that can lead to success in your nonprofit organization. Looking at three areas...your physical location, your...