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“Stories from the front lines”: Real stories from nonprofit leaders just like you
Across the United States, nonprofit organizations are all struggling to serve their communities due to the current economic climate. Many people are having issues …
How Harvard Business School is shaping today’s change makers Part 2
Today’s episode is Part 2 of a fascinating conversation with Dr. Jan Rivkin of the Harvard Business School. In Part 1, Doctor Rivkin dives …
What are giving circles and why do they matter?
Right now in the United States, 95% of the sector is being overlooked and underinvested when it comes to nonprofit donations, according to Philanthropy …
How Harvard Business School is shaping today’s change makers Part 1
It can be difficult to see actual change to today’s big problems, especially when starting at the federal level. Change usually occurs due to …
How is cryptocurrency shaping the future of philanthropy? (Part two)
Cryptocurrency is all the rage in many ways right now, but there still remains a lot of skepticism about the long term sustainability of …
How is cryptocurrency shaping the future of philanthropy? (Part one)
Cryptocurrency is here to stay and it’s coming to a nonprofit near you. Understandably, many of you might be very skeptical when it comes …
“From Aristotle to Zuckerberg”, Learn How and When Philanthropy First Started and Where We Have Gone Wrong Today
Ever wondered how philanthropy and charity first began? The answer may surprise you! The Greek roots for the word “philanthropy” refer to the “love …
The baton of leadership has been passed at the YMCA
Almost everyone is familiar with the YMCA, especially because of the Village People’s infamous song. What many may not know is that the Y, …
How one organization is transforming philanthropy into a force for racial equity and justice
Rob has had several guests on the show to talk about the work they are doing with diversity, equity and inclusion. Today’s guest is …
What Is the Key Predictor of Your Success as a Leader
Personality tests have existed for centuries, yet many leaders are still surprised by how insightful and beneficial understanding your personality type can be to …
How to make sense of the current fundraising landscape
Rob’s guests today are Shelley Hoss, president and CEO of OCCF for nearly 22 years, and Tammy Tumbling, the first-ever Executive Vice President and …
Why Is This Generation Responding to Racial Equality and Diversity Differently Than Past Generations?
Racial equality and social justice are nothing new however they have become one of the most prominent conversations we are having now when it …
How this organization is helping Gen Z find the jobs they are seeking
Recruiters across the country have been feeling the pressure of the “great reshuffle” since COVID. They are relying on their existing networks to find …
Are large fundraising events making a comeback?
For years, one of the most effective ways a nonprofit could raise money was through large in-person fundraising events. However, fast forward to 2020, …
What a successful merger looks like
Nonprofit mergers are a trend that is increasing more and more, especially since COVID first started. Are mergers the wave of the future? Although …
What major foundations are looking for in organizations they fund
Donors don’t give to organizations, they give to people. Fundraising at its core is relationship building. When a donor gives to your organization, they’re …
Five Minute Fridays with Rob Episode 3
Previous episodes on achieving a healthy work-life balance discussed the importance of setting a pace and seeing your life as a movie. This is …
How this nonprofit is fighting both climate change and poverty
Have you watched the film Poverty, Inc.? If you haven’t watched the film, it’s worth viewing, even if you disagree with it’s premise or …
Why do you do what you do?
Do you know why you do what you do? This is one of the most important questions you can ask yourself and your team. …
How can nonprofits best respond to the “Great Resignation”?
The great resignation is a very real thing and it’s impacting all of us. Nonprofits are feeling the pressure of staying competitive to keep …
How to grow your organization quickly while maintaining your core mission
Whether you are an executive director, CEO, board member, or staff member of a nonprofit, it’s important that everyone works to grow the organization, …
Five Minute Fridays with Rob Episode 2
Nonprofit speaker and blogger Vu Le recently wrote an article that was all about our “toxic obsession with productivity,” and in that article, he …
How to balance becoming high tech, while remaining high touch
One of the biggest challenges for nonprofit leaders today is how to balance being high tech while remaining “high touch”. In other words, how …