Mission: Impact

Carol Hamilton
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Mission: Impact

Mission Impact is the podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause. Interviews of nonprofit experts explore how to make your organization more effective and innovative for greater mission impact. Hosted by Carol Hamilton, principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, nonprofit strategic planning and evaluation design consultant.

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    Holistic communications for nonprofits with Meghan Speer

    In episode 118 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with Meghan Speer about the concept of holistic communication within nonprofit organizations. They discuss: the importance of ensuring consistency and clarity across all communication channels to enhance donor engagement and confidence.  insights into breaking down silos, fostering collaboration among internal teams, and  how to map out donor touchpoints to deliver a seamless and human-centered experience. The conversation highlights the need for nonprofits to align their messaging with donor expectations, adopt a long-term view, and prioritize appreciation to build lasting relationships.   Episode highlights: [00:07:00] Defining Holistic Communication [00:08:51] Real-World Impact of Communication Silos [00:12:30] Mapping Communication Touchpoints [00:18:30] Overcoming Campaign Fatigue [00:23:00] Understanding Donor Behavior [00:27:30] The Role of Gratitude in Donor Relationships   Key Takeaways for Nonprofit Leaders Foster collaboration by breaking down silos and ensuring everyone is on the same page. Think beyond immediate campaign results and adopt a long-term view of donor engagement. Invest in consistent, clear, and human-centered messaging across all communication channels. Show appreciation and follow up with donors to maintain trust and connection. Engage with everyday donors to gain valuable insights into their motivations and perceptions.   Guest Bio: Meghan Speer serves as the Executive Director of Nonprofit Hub, a nonprofit educational site dedicated to providing excellent content and resources for those leading nonprofits. She is the host of the Nonprofit Hub radio podcast and has spoken at countless conferences and conventions helping leaders to craft holistic communication and donor strategies. For over 10 years, Meghan was with Marketing Support Network,  serving in key executive roles focused on communications strategies that help organizations of all sizes grow and scale. Meghan lives in Pittsburgh, PA where she is active with many organizations serving her inner city neighborhood. Important Links and Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-speer55/ https://www.marketingsupportnetwork.com/   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

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  2. ١٨ فبراير

    Grounded presence for nonprofit leaders in chaotic times with Danielle Marshall

    In episode 117 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Danielle Marshall collaborate on another “learning out loud” episode. They discuss the challenges nonprofit leaders face in these chaotic, uncertain and threatening times. They explore: strategies for resilience, intentionality, and community building,  the importance of grounding oneself in mission and values.  how  to filter out the noise, maintain agency, and support collective action.  the significance of strategic focus,  how to be mindful about your information consumption steps to sustaining personal and organizational well-being.   Episode highlights: [00:07:25] Navigating Leadership in Uncertain Times [00:010:25] Embracing Imperfect Resilience Practices [00:13:25] Shutting Out Noise vs. Making Space for Thought [00:16:25] Finding Agency Amidst Chaos [00:18:25] Trusting Experts and Strategic Organizers [00:20:25] Centering Mission and Values [00:24:25] Navigating Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindsets [00:29:25] The Power of Local Action [00:35:25] Holding Space for Complexity [00:40:25] Emotional Contagion and Leadership Presence [00:44:25] Boundaries, Community, and Self-Care [00:49:25] Looking Ahead: Holding Values Firmly Guest Bio: Danielle Marshall is an equity strategist and executive coach committed to helping organizations and leaders embed inclusive practices into their operations in meaningful and sustainable ways. As the founder of Culture Principles, she designs tailored strategies that strengthen team dynamics, enhance problem-solving, and cultivate inclusive leadership. Danielle also coaches senior executives to deepen their cultural competencies, fostering greater empathy, effective communication, and equitable decision-making. An ICF-certified Executive Coach and engaging speaker, she brings extensive experience in organizational development, equipping leaders with the skills and confidence to navigate diverse work places with impact and integrity. Important Links and Resources:  Danielle Marshall Culture Principles Linktree Unpacked: Culture Chronicles Draw Together with Wendy MacNaughton Guardian US edition).  Week magazine  Heather Cox Richardson’s Letters from an American on Substack  How to survive the end of the world podcast with adrienne and Autumn Brown The feminist survival project 2025 podcast Dear White Women podcast On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder  which is available in a video series  The Sum of Us by Heather McGee Decluttering Your Leadership by Judy Oyedele     Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting   💻 Give us feedback on the show  📚Find the books referred to on Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend  🌟 Help more people learn about Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review.  😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

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  3. ٤ فبراير

    Project management for nonprofits with Jami Yazdani

    In episode 116 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton interviews Jami Yazdani, a nonprofit project management expert specializing in helping organizations achieve their goals effectively. The conversation: Focuses on the nuances of project management in mission-driven organizations,  Offers practical insights for nonprofit leaders to balance strategic vision and operational execution.  Emphasizes prioritization, clear communication, stakeholder inclusion, and sustainable planning as critical to success.  Episode Highlights: [00:06:31] Misconceptions About Project Management [00:09:01] Stakeholder Management [00:12:09] Communication Planning [00:14:47] Writing a Clear Project Scope [00:17:06] Defining a Project vs. Program [00:23:02] Transition from Strategic Planning to Implementation [00:29:00] Accountability and Engagement [00:36:07] Invitation to Nonprofit Leaders Guest Bio: Jami Yazdani is a project management and planning consultant with over 18 years of experience leading innovative and impactful initiatives. She spent more than 14years in leadership roles in higher education and libraries, managing teams,projects, and change. Jami founded Yazdani Consulting and Facilitation in 2018 to help mission-driven organizations lead more impactful projects, teams, and planning. She has served on the boards of non-profits and associations in leadership, marketing, programming, and mentoring roles. Jami holds Master's degrees in Technology Management and Library and Information Science and ProjectManagement Professional (PMP), Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM), ChangeManagement, and Wicked Problem Solving Practitioner certifications. Important Links and Resources: Jami Yazdani https://yazdaniconsulting.com/ https://linktr.ee/yazdanicf https://yazdaniconsulting.com/impactful-blog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcWWX8w7MtE https://yazdaniconsulting.com/resources/2022/2/7/5-key-elements-worksheet   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

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  4. ٢١ يناير

    Strategic thinking for nonprofits with Michael Butera

    In episode 115 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Michael Butera dive into the challenges and opportunities facing associations as they adapt to 21st-century realities.  They talk about: The difference between strategic thinking and strategic planning Why acting like a three year old can be good for you (ask why five times in a row) How adaptability will be a key differentiator as to which organizations continue to grow and thrive.  Episode Highlights: [00:10:05] Strategic Thinking vs. Strategic Planning   [00:15:18] VUCA vs. BANI Frameworks   [00:20:58] The Role of Membership in Associations   [00:24:30] Governance Challenges   [00:28:06] Foresight and Observational Practices   [00:36:47] Adapting to Change   [00:45:57] Building Sustainable Cultures   Guest Bio: Michael Butera is a keynote speaker featuring Strategic Thinking, Innovate or Stagnate: Adapting 20th Century Traditions to 21st-Century Realities. Practice areas include governance, restructuring, strategic facilitation, foresight, and coaching. He is an expert partner at the Rogue Tulip Consultants, a Toastmasters, and a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Speaking Coach and Mentor. Important Links and Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelabutera/ Association ActiVision, LLC https://www.michaelbuteraspeaks.com/ ASAE Drivers of Change: https://www.asaecenter.org/resources/asae-foresightworks The Heath Brothers (Author of Switch and other books) https://heathbrothers.com/ SCARF model: https://www.bitesizelearning.co.uk/resources/scarf-model-david-rock-explained#:~:text=The%20SCARF%20model%2C%20introduced%20by,take%20steps%20to%20mitigate%20these. BANI: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeroenkraaijenbrink/2022/06/22/what-bani-really-means-and-how-it-corrects-your-world-view/ VUCA: https://executiveacademy.at/en/news/detail/bani-vs-vuca-how-leadership-works-in-the-world-of-tomorrow/   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

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  5. ٧ يناير

    [Re-release] Five Steps to Nonprofit Strategic Planning

    In episode 114 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton is re-releasing a favorite from last year. It includes: What strategic planning is and is not The five steps to a comprehensive strategic planning process The Keys to ensuring your plan gets put into action and stays relevant The five steps are 1. kick off, 2. discovery or listening tour, 3. explore, 4. decide, 5. plan & act Strategic planning: Strategic planning is a structured process for setting priorities for the medium term (3-5 years). It involves gathering insights from stakeholders, identifying themes, exploring futures, and making decisions to focus the organization’s future in service of its mission. What it is NOT It’s not about predicting or controlling the future. Just the document, it's about conversations that build alignment and shared understanding. It is not just a retreat Kick Off Setting yourself up for success Let everyone know what is happening and what is coming Pull together a team Equity considerations Discover Go on a listening tour Interviews, focus groups, surveys – what will work for you. How are you making participation accessible? Explore Share the current state as well as hopes and aspirations Explore the wider landscape and ecosystem for trends imagine new futures for the organization Decide Prioritize and decide on the future directions and goals: Where will you put your energy? Revisit your mission and vision – are they aligned with where you are going? Plan & Act Define action steps, success indicators, and feedback mechanisms.   Keeping the Plan Fresh  Agree on a process for reviewing and updating the plan   Be in touch ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 🌟 Like what you heard? Please help share the podcast by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

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    Gift basket for nonprofit leaders

    In this reflective episode of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton curates and shares a collection of "permission slips" for nonprofit leaders. These invitations, offered by previous guests, encourage leaders to: embrace self-awareness, humility, and the value of collaboration recognize that cultivating healthy organizational cultures and effective leadership requires intentionality, grace, and a willingness to grow lean into personal development and foster collective stewardship Investing in Self-Awareness - [00:02:15] Humility and Growth - [00:04:04] Creating Collaborative Cultures - [00:05:44]  Boundaries in Mentorship - [00:08:07] Decision-Making Framework: The 10-10-10 Rule - [00:10:18] Collective Stewardship and Shared Responsibility - [00:12:50] Closing Reflections for 2025 - [00:17:00]    Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

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    Permission slips for nonprofit leaders

    In episode 112 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton shares several guests perspectives on the question: “what permission slip they would give to nonprofit leaders or what they would invite them to consider, to avoid being a martyr to the cause and as they work towards cultivating a healthier organizational culture.” Together they: Provide thoughtful, actionable advice to foster healthier, more sustainable, and inclusive organizational cultures.  Explore why acknowledging your humanity  and engaging in intentional self-reflection is key How collaborative team building help leaders avoid burnout, grow personally and professionally, and create a more lasting impact.   Episode highlights: [00:02:00] Be Thyself [00:04:00] Acknowledge Humanity [00:06:00] Permission to Be Wrong [00:07:00] Take a Personal Retreat. These retreats help leaders maintain perspective and prevent burnout. [00:09:00] Build Other Leaders [00:11:00] Focus Your Efforts [00:13:00] Envision Abundance [00:15:00] Closing Reflection Important Links and Resources: Not Too Late – Rebecca Solnit   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚Find the books referred to on Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

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    From Peer to Leader: Navigating Nonprofit Leadership Transitions. with Asila Calhoun

    In episode 111 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Asila Calhoun explore:  The challenges nonprofit staff face when transitioning into leadership roles Managing difficult conversations: a key leadership skill Effective leadership in remote environments.  Episode Highlights: [00:06:15] Common Challenges of New Leaders New leaders often struggle with delegation, managing former peers, and giving feedback. Asila discusses how these challenges stem from an inability to let go of tasks or set clear boundaries in new roles. [00:09:20] The Importance of Delegation Asila explains that delegation is not just about offloading tasks but creating growth opportunities for team members. She guides leaders to reflect on what prevents them from delegating and the negative consequences of not doing so. [00:013:20] Managing Peer-to-Leader Transitions Transitioning from peer to leader is difficult due to personal relationships. Asila advises setting clear expectations and professional boundaries to maintain effective leadership. [00:15:20] Preparing for Difficult Conversations Preparation is key for delivering feedback. Asila suggests narrowing down feedback points to be concise and effective, ensuring the conversation leads to productive outcomes. [00:18:15] Trends in Nonprofit Leadership: Burnout and Overwhelm Burnout and resource constraints are common among nonprofit leaders. Asila encourages leaders to set boundaries and focus on self-care, emphasizing that overextending oneself leads to diminished effectiveness. [00:20:30] Self-Care and Leadership Effectiveness Leaders need to protect their time for self-reflection and well-being to avoid burnout. Asila shares an example of a client who realized that sacrificing personal time led to lower performance and overall well-being. [00:21:15] Organizational Support for Mental Health Asila recommends organizations integrate self-care practices, such as meditation or ensuring employees take real time off, to foster a healthy work environment. [00:22:30] Remote Leadership While remote work has become more common, Asila stresses the importance of intentional leadership in a virtual environment. Leaders should ensure equity among team members, regardless of their physical presence, and make deliberate efforts to include remote staff in team dynamics. [00:26:00] Hybrid Work Models and Intentionality For hybrid teams, Asila suggests coordinating in-person time to foster collaboration, while being mindful of not creating biases against remote workers. [00:29:20] Investing in Leaders Asila's final message invites nonprofit leaders to invest in themselves through coaching and leadership development. This investment not only enhances their own leadership but also drives their organization’s mission forward.   Guest Bio: Asila Calhoun, owner of Calhoun Coaching & Consulting, is a certified coach whose leadership and executive coaching practice focuses on partnering with new leaders through executives from a variety of professional backgrounds who are ready for change. Asila facilitates this change during one-on-one and group coaching sessions with her clients and through her consulting services of delivering leadership training, team facilitation, and diversity, equity and inclusion consulting, training and coaching. Asila has clients from several industries, including biotechnology/clinical research, healthcare, property management, and law, as well as leaders of non-profit organizations and business owners.  Asila earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UC Berkeley. She is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), and a Certified Inclusion Coach (CIC). Asila is also a certified meditation teacher. Important Links and Resources: https://linktr.ee/calhouncoaching Calhoun Coaching & Consulting Monthly Newsletter YouTube   Related Episodes: Episode 51: Coaching visionary nonprofit leaders Episode 92: Three stages of nonprofit leadership Episode 103: Equitable nonprofit leadership Episode 107: Nonprofit leadership teams that work Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting 💻 Give us feedback on the show 📚 Find the books referred to on Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn

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Mission Impact is the podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause. Interviews of nonprofit experts explore how to make your organization more effective and innovative for greater mission impact. Hosted by Carol Hamilton, principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, nonprofit strategic planning and evaluation design consultant.

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