Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Sarah Olivieri

In this episode nonprofit board expert Mike Burns dives deep into the purpose, challenges, and innovative practices concerning nonprofit boards! Our discussion critiques conventional wisdom around board responsibilities, such as budget approval and the potential benefits of rethinking board members' roles for greater organizational impact. 
 
My guest for this episode is Michael (Mike) Burns, Partner, BWB Solutions. Mike began his career as an executive director of a community health center, followed by 15 years as an executive director and primary consultant for a nonprofit capacity building organization. During this time, he was also an associate professor of management at the Antioch-New England Graduate Schools of Organization and Management and Environmental Studies. Since 2017, Mike has been Adjunct Faculty in University of New Haven’s Nonprofit Management Certificate Program and Professor of Marketing Strategy. In 1994, Mike joined BWB Solutions. His practice focuses on strategic and revenue generating planning, nonprofit governance, and helping nonprofits assess their readiness for mergers and partnerships. He regularly posts to his blog, Nonprofit Board Crisis, where he focuses on nonprofit governance issues. As part of a research team he completed a national survey on the roles and relationships of nonprofit board chairs. In addition to his professional work as an organizational development and planning consultant, Mike operates an organic farm growing asparagus, raspberries, garlic, strawberries and tomatoes. Mike has been a professional foster parent for over 25 years. Mike graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Marquette University and completed a master’s degree in nonprofit management with a focus on governance at Lesley College. He also holds a graduate certificate in nonprofit marketing management from the University of Hartford.
 
In this episode you’ll find:
The Role and Purpose of Nonprofit Boards
A Critique on Conventional Wisdom Around Board Responsibilities
The Executive Director and Board Relationship
Strategic Planning and Accountability in Nonprofits
The Impact of Boards on Nonprofit Organizations
Innovative Practices and the Future of Board Governance
 
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Connect with Mike:
Web: www.bwbsolutions.com 
Blog: https://nonprofitboardcrisis.typepad.com 
To follow: https://twitter.com/nonprofitcrisis 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bwbsolutionsllc/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-burns-0ab61/
 
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Connect with Sarah!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-olivieri/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfolivieri/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB2J-XcixGeGaZvcu_cVxA

My guest for this episode is Maryn Boess. Over her 35+-year nonprofit career, Maryn has been an on-staff grantwriter; a grants consultant (winning $42 million for her clients over 10 years); a grants trainer; a grants reviewer, author, speaker, mentor and coach; and – starting in 2006 - even a grantmaker. This 3-D background brings a unique insider’s perspective to the practical, inspiring trainings on healthy, successful grantsmanship she shares with thousands of people each year through GrantsMagic U. A true dual-citizen of the grants world, Maryn may be the only person holding membership in both Grant Professionals Association (for grantseekers) - and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (for grantmakers). In 2020, in recognition of her lifetime of contribution to the field, Maryn became just the second inductee into the international Grant Professionals Class of Distinguished Fellows.
In this episode you’ll discover:
What is total value budgeting for grant applications Different types of contributions to include in budgets How to properly value volunteer time  What you need to know about indirect cost ratios Go to https://www.pivotground.com/signup to get inspired with weekly insights on running your nonprofit.
Connect with Maryn:
GrantsMagic U website: https://u.grantsmagic.org/courses/budget-live The Quick-Start Guide to the One-Page Grant Proposal https://go.grantsmagic.org The Total Value Budget May16 Zoom webinar for $25: https://u.grantsmagic.org/courses/budget-live Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!
Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.
Connect with Sarah!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-olivieri/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfolivieri/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB2J-XcixGeGaZvcu_cVxA

My guest for this episode is Sean Kosofsky, the "Nonprofit Fixer!"  Sean is a coach, consultant, trainer, and strategic advisor to nonprofits. For the past 30+ years, he has helped causes, campaigns, and candidates raise millions of dollars and transformed nonprofit organizations and leaders. Sean has served in a wide variety of roles in nonprofits, including policy, communications, development, grassroots organizing, direct service, board leadership, and five stints as an executive director. He has worked on a wide range of issues, including LGBTQ equality, reproductive justice, voting access, bullying prevention, climate change, and more. 
 
Sean has received numerous awards and recognitions from the sector, including the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. Sean owns Mind the Gap Consulting, which offers coaching and consulting services for executive directors, boards, and fundraisers, as well as a suite of online training courses. I am a proud Detroit native but live with my husband and dog in New York City. 
 
Here's what to expect during the episode:
Sean's motivation for exploring the four-day workweek. What are the benefits of a four-day workweek? What impact does a compressed work schedule have on nonprofit organizations? The initial steps involved in implementing a four-day workweek. The importance of open communication and conducting a pilot program before fully implementing the change.


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Connect with Sean Kosofsky!
Website: https://www.nonprofitfixer.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonprofitfixer/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindthegapc
The Complete Guide to Implementing a Four-Day Workweek: https://www.nonprofitfixer.com/nonprofit-fixer-blog/the-complete-guide-to-implementing-the-four-day-workweek
 
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Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.
 
Connect with Sarah!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-olivieri/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfolivieri/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB2J-XcixGeGaZvcu_cVxA
 

My guest for this episode is Mary Hiland, founder of the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Podcast. Mary is a nonprofit board and leadership development consultant dedicated to assisting nonprofit executives to lead effectively with their boards. 
 
She has over forty years experience in the nonprofit sector – both as an executive and as a board member. As an executive, she grew her nonprofit from $100K to $26 mil., leading two mergers. She has been consulting and coaching for 20 years, working with several hundred nonprofits.  
 
Mary is a speaker, published author, researcher, and a business professor at DeAnza Community College. She is the author of the best-selling book: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them (2021) and is a contributing author to four other nonprofit leadership and governance books. 
 
Mary’s Ph.D. focused on nonprofit leadership and governance, and she has three Master’s degrees: social work, public administration, and organizational development.
 
Here's what to expect during the episode:
 
What is a leadership transition, and why is it so important? Strategies Mary employs to ensure a smooth transition into a new leadership role. How did Mary determine she was ready for a leadership transition? Sarah's initial feelings and thoughts when she learned she was at the receiving end of the transition. What are Mary's goals and aspirations as she enters this next transition phase?

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Connect with Mary Hiland!
Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland/
Email:  mary@hilandconsulting.org
 
Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!
Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.
 
Connect with Sarah!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-olivieri/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfolivieri/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB2J-XcixGeGaZvcu_cVxA
 

This is a special and unique episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership. It’s my last episode as your host. Be sure to listen in to hear my full farewell and welcome your new host.
The first episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership was released on December 8th of 2018.
I created it to be a resource for nonprofit leaders like you. My goal was and has been to bring you interesting, relevant, and practical tips and strategies you can apply to the challenges you face every day. Today, almost five and a half years later, given the emails and reviews – the great feedback I’ve received, I know I’ve achieved my goal. 
 Over these years, I hope you’ve been able to hear how much I care about you and your success.
 The experience of founding and hosting Inspired Nonprofit Leadership has been a true gift. I thank all my guests and you, the listeners, for making it possible.
Inspired Nonprofit Leadership is not going away. I’m confident it will remain an inspiring resource for you with the leadership of your new host, Sarah Olivieri. Sarah has the experience and expertise to carry on my legacy - hosting Inspired Nonprofit Leadership – making it even better! 
Listen in to hear more from me and learn more about Sarah. Thank you! 
Here's what to expect during the episode:
Mary's farewell and introduction of Sarah Olivieri. Valuable insights or knowledge Mary acquired through the process of hosting a podcast. Sarah's concerns about hosting a podcast. What aspects of Mary's podcast hosting style resonated most with Sarah? The primary motivations behind Mary's decision to start consulting. Connect with Mary!
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting
Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org
Email: mary@hilandconsulting.org

My guest for this episode is Brian Quail. Brian is the founder and CEO of Quail Consulting, which focuses on guiding nonprofit CEOs and boards to achieve exceptional results. His nonprofit career spanned four decades, including twenty-five years serving as CEO of three affiliates of national organizations: Heart of Florida United Way, American Red Cross Louisville Area Chapter, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Combined, his fundraising, oversight, analysis, and development efforts throughout his professional life have resulted in over one billion dollars in human services funding.
 
Born in Clinton and raised in neighboring Sterling, Massachusetts, Brian attributes his discipline and integrity to his hard-working blue-collar parents. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, he went on to the University of Chicago, where he earned his MA in nonprofit administration and management in 1984.
 
Since 2009, he and his wonderful wife, Liz, have called Fort Lauderdale, Florida, home. There he enjoys spending time with their amazing daughter, Chloe, running his consulting and speaking services, volunteering, fitness training, playing golf, and attending sporting events.
 
Here's what to expect during the episode:
What five frameworks do new nonprofit CEOs need to know and understand? The concept of having an abundance mindset. What inspired Brian to write a book? How can organizations ensure that new CEOs get the help they need to handle their responsibilities well when there is no formal guidance? Your volunteers are also your treasure hunters.


Link for Free Training: 3 Biggest Mistakes Nonprofit Leaders Make Orienting Board Members. You can get that by going to https://hilandconsulting.org/nonprofitboardorientation.
 
Connect with Brian Quail!
Website: https://www.brianquail.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-quail-aa7659a4/
Email: bq@brianquail.com
 
Connect with Mary!
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland
Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org