Nonprofit Confidential Sheela Nimishakavi

Leaders have always been charged with making tough decisions. In fact, the hallmark quality of a truly great leader is the ability to weigh the options and to make the best decisions for their people.
But oftentimes the decisions we have to make feel like lose-lose situations. When that’s the case, how can you feel confident moving forward?
On this episode, I’ll talk about what it really means to make a good decision, and describe a four-step process to ensure you make the best decisions.
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When we think of innovation, we typically attribute this to technology and for-profit companies. They’re the ones with the big ideas and the money to see them through. But, when it comes to solving the most pressing issues facing our communities, nonprofits are actually perfectly positioned for innovation. 
While the nonprofit sector faces some real obstacles to innovation, there are steps organizations can take to think differently and attack problems from a different viewpoint.
On this episode, I talk through the four elements that help nonprofits eliminate societal problems through innovation. 
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To every single person on the frontlines, thank you for all you are doing to keep our communities safe and healthy.
Unfortunately, child abuse, domestic violence, hunger, homelessness, and of course healthcare does not pause just because of a pandemic. In fact, the role frontline staff play in the lives of those they serve is probably amplified right now.
On this episode, I share a few tips for how nonprofit bosses can support frontline staff who must show up in the community each day.
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Many nonprofits are shying away from fundraising or even charging for programs right now because of the coronavirus crisis. These actions come from a good place and demonstrate how compassionate and empathetic people in the nonprofit field truly are.
But, on this episode, I offer a different point of view- not just as a nonprofit expert, but as a donor and an active participant in nonprofit programs. If you've been struggling with deciding whether to actively fundraise or not, this episode is for you.
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With coronavirus forcing most of us to work from home, a question that has come up a lot is, how can I manage a remote team? Many nonprofit leaders are concerned with how to keep their teams engaged and motivated during this unprecedented time.
On this Nonprofit Boss Network episode, I offer tactical advice for engaging with your team, and ensuring that everyone feels supported. Importantly, I walk you through a step by step system for making sure that working from home is just as productive (if not more!) than working together in the office.
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The coronavirus has canceled events the world over- from weddings to conferences and, unfortunately, our nonprofit fundraisers. So many nonprofits rely on spring fundraisers to raise crucial funding for their causes. If you’ve had to cancel your event you may be wondering, what do we do now? 
On this episode I’ll chat about the three fundraising questions I’ve received most frequently in the last week: It appropriate to fundraise right now? Now that my fundraiser is canceled, how can we get funding to keep our programs running? Should we host a virtual fundraiser? 
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