Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Mary Hiland

My guest for this episode is Linda Lysakowski. Linda has been serving and educating the nonprofit community for more than thirty years. She is one of slightly more than one hundred professionals worldwide to hold the Advanced Certified Fund-Raising Executive designation. In her thirty-plus years in the development field, she has managed capital campaigns, helped dozens of nonprofit organizations achieve their development goals, and trained more than 40,000 professionals in Mexico, Canada, Egypt, Bermuda, and most of the fifty United States. Linda is a graduate of Alvernia College in Reading, PA, with majors in Banking and Finance; Communications; and Theology/Philosophy. She is a graduate of AFP’s Faculty Training Academy and has received two AFP research grants.
 
Linda has received the Outstanding Fundraising Executive award from the Eastern PA, Las Vegas, and Sierra (NV) chapters of AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) and was recognized internationally with the Barbara Marion Award for Outstanding Service to AFP. She was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Las Vegas Chapter of AFP.
 
Linda is a speaker and the published author of well-over two dozen books. In addition to her full-length books, Linda has written three AFP Ready Reference Books and has been published in numerous other Publications, including International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Marketing, Contributions, Advancing Philanthropy, Associations Now, CASE Currents, Major Gifts Report, Grant Station, New Directions in Philanthropy, and more.
 
Here’s what to expect during the episode:
What are the 3 key elements of strategic planning? What are some common mistakes that organizations make when developing a strategic plan? Why is strategic planning important for a nonprofit? What are the challenges that nonprofits face when implementing strategic planning? How can organizations ensure that their strategic plan aligns with their mission, vision, and values? What are the key benefits of strategic planning for nonprofit organizations?


Linda can help you with your nonprofit fundraising needs: To inquire about specific consulting services: Linda@LindaLysakowski.com.
 
To schedule a 30-minute, one-hour, or 90-minute coaching session: https://www.lindalysakowski.com/speak-with-linda/.
 
To check out Linda’s online courses https://www.lindalysakowski.com/courses-by-linda or her books: https://www.lindalysakowski.com/store.
 
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www.LindaLysakowski.com.
 
Go to https://hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport to get your free guide: 6 Steps You
Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board
 
Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.
 
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My guest for this episode is Dr. Victoria Boyd. Dr. Boyd is the founder and President of The Philantrepreneur Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting other nonprofits with education, awareness, and resources.
 
As an author, trainer, and consultant, Dr. Boyd taps into her extensive background as an educator and nonprofit leader. Specializing in marketing systems and revenue stream development. Her nonprofit strategies create a unique synergy of purpose-driven goals to benefit corporate, nonprofit, and community interests.
 
Upon arriving in the Las Vegas Valley, she taught nonprofit management at UNLV and explored many opportunities. However, her entrepreneurial spirit emerged when she founded The Philantrepreneur™ Foundation (TPF), where her philosophy of philanthropy and entrepreneurialism is a two-way street. Now she helps businesses and nonprofits learn to leverage their assets.
 
Recognized internationally for her work, she stays abreast of current trends, developments, and strategies to help organizations and individuals reach their full potential as she designs services and educational opportunities to meet the specific needs of her audience.
 
Here’s what to expect during the episode:
What are the potential risks nonprofit organizations may face if they do not implement cybersecurity measures? How can cybersecurity help protect the sensitive data and information that nonprofit organizations handle regularly? What is the role of employees in protecting their organization from cyber threats, and how can they be trained and educated to do so effectively? Who is responsible for protecting an organization from cyber threats? What are the common external and internal threats that organizations face in terms of cybersecurity?


Connect with Dr. Victoria Boyd!
Website: https://501c3Cybersecurity.now.site
 
Go to: https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding to get your free: Trust Building
Action Plan.
 
Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.
 
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 Facebook.
 
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Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting
Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

In this episode, Mary discusses the critical role board chairs have and shares three key responsibilities they have.
Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact.
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Email Mary: mary@hilandconsulting.org if you would like a copy of the Board Chair job description she mentions.
Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland
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Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/
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My guest for this episode is Devika Narayanan. Devika is a university student studying Manufacturing Engineering in India. For the past few years, she has been helping build and scale a non-profit organization named Nostos Homes. Nostos builds innovative homes for families that have lost their homes due to climate disasters like floods or cyclones.
 Providing safe and secure homes and medical and social infrastructure for families that have been forcibly displaced allows them to rebuild their lives and restore their privacy and personal dignity. This is a cause very close to Devika’s heart. Growing up in Kerala (a state in India), she witnessed severe flooding every monsoon season. Some years, when the floods were particularly ruthless, close relatives and friends had their homes washed away, leaving absolutely nothing behind.
  Devika noticed that forcible displacement didn’t just mean losing a home. It also meant that these families lost their jobs and education and often fell ill without access to sanitation or clean water. Devika knew she had to do something to help these families and millions of other such families grappling with the realities of forcible displacement.
  This motivated her to join Nostos Homes as its Chief of Staff at its inception to help provide homes to such families across the world. Every day at Nostos, she works towards a world where everyone, even those in the most vulnerable communities, has a safe and secure home. 
  Devika realized that homes were important, but it wasn’t the end of these families’ worries. She was also moved by healthcare inaccessibility due to either geographical remoteness or financial barriers. This has led her to focus professionally on increasing equitable access to healthcare. 
 Devika has interned with the Clinton Health Access Initiative to decrease Tuberculosis drug resistance in India and with the corporate strategy team at Cipla. At the latter, she worked on identifying strategic opportunities to combat antimicrobial resistance. She has also worked with Pfizer, where she built pipelines to improve access to critical medicines and vaccines in some key markets.
 Here’s what to expect during the episode:
What organizations or agencies are currently working to provide homes to displaced people worldwide? How can individuals and communities get involved in supporting efforts to provide homes to displaced people? How does providing homes to displaced people affect their long-term well-being and the surrounding community? What are some of the most common natural disasters that result in people losing their homes?  What impact does losing a home have on children and their families?

Connect with Devika Narayanan!
Website: https://www.nostoshomes.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nostoshomes/ |  https://www.linkedin.com/in/devika-narayanan-325440186/
Free guide: 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board, go to https://hilandconsulting.org  to get that.
Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them. 
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 Facebook. 
Connect with Mary!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland
Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting
Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org
 

 My guest for this episode is Mark Buzan. Mark has close to 2 decades of experience as a Director of Communications, Government Relations, Marketing, and Business Development as well as a consultant to nonprofits and associations.
 Ultimately these roles lead to his becoming an Executive Director and President and CEO of three national associations. Mark has served as a board director, most recently as a board director for the Virtues Project International Association (VPIA). He understands both the perspective of executive directors and that of board directors.
Directing strategic plan initiatives, strategy and business operation plans, governance policies, and annual budgets, Mark has surpassed organizational goals and optimized organizational effectiveness for nonprofits and associations everywhere. 
 He has earned a solid reputation for the building, management, and promotion of member programs to increase the bottom line by improving member services and benefits. A passionate student for understanding why people step up to the role of a board of a nonprofit and what makes for a truly effective board experience, Mark has interviewed hundreds of volunteer leaders who have taken up the challenge of board service. The insights gained led him to the founding the Society of Nonprofit Board Directors, for which he is the Executive Director. The Society is an online professional association – a network of nonprofit board directors from around the world.
Here’s what to expect during the episode:
What is the importance of creating space for board members in an organization? How can organizations ensure that their board members feel valued, appreciated, and supported in their roles? What motivates individuals to volunteer for board positions in organizations? How much time should an executive invest in developing an effective board?  What role does communication play in meeting the wants and needs of board members? Connect with Mark Buzan!
Website: https://nonprofitboarddirectors.org/info
Email: mark@nonprofitboarddirectors.org
  On May 13, 2023, the Society is hosting a Nonprofit Directors’ Summit, which will provide opportunities for board member education, networking, and much more.
Check out or sign up for the Nonprofit Directors’ Summit: https://register1.groovesell.com/a/yX8EAVmUHmcE. 
Get 6 Steps You Must Know to Unleash the Potential of Your Nonprofit Board, go here: https://hilandconsulting.org/6stepsreport. 
Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold:  Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.
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!  
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Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting
Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org

 My guest today is Sarah Olivieri. Sarah is a true business visionary in the nonprofit space. She’s an international best-selling author, globally renowned speaker, and Founder of PivotGround, which supports nonprofits to become financially sustainable world changers.
She has two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, and she’s poured her insight, expertise, and vast knowledge into creating The Impact Method™️ - a powerful framework that helps nonprofits and for-profits alike simplify their operations, improve their capacity, build aligned teams, and make a bigger impact without getting overwhelmed or burning out.
  As the former director of 3 nonprofits and founder of 5 for-profit businesses, she understands deeply the challenges and complexities facing organizations. But she has a fundamentally different way of looking at things; an ability to see a kernel of opportunity, to flip a problem on its head, to understand which levers to pull for success. And those abilities have helped her salvage, soothe and shape countless nonprofits and lift them from the brink of insolvency to become thriving, profitable, impact-making businesses.
  Sarah is a #1 international bestselling author, holds a BA from the University of Chicago with a focus on globalization and its effect on marginalized cultures, and a master's degree in Humanistic and Multicultural Education from SUNY New Paltz.
  Here’s what to expect during the episode:
What is the most common mistake that nonprofits make when hiring staff? How can a nonprofit organization determine which activities have the greatest return on investment (ROI)? What are the key characteristics of a strong organization? How can restricted funding limit a nonprofit organization's flexibility and impact? How can a nonprofit organization ensure that its staffing decisions align with its mission and values, even with limited resources?  Connect with Sarah Olivieri!
Take advantage of Sarah's offers: 
bit.ly/3o4qjtH Website: https://www.pivotground.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfolivieri/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pivotground
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-olivieri/
Email: sarah@pivotground.com
 Get your free guide: Create Your Own Weekly Renewal Plan in 3 Easy Steps. Go to: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/request-weeklyrenewalplan.
  Mary's book is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them.
  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 Facebook.
  Connect with Mary!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland
Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook Group: https://tinyurl.com/inspirednonprofitleadership
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting
Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org