In episode 108 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton explores how nonprofit leaders can measure and map their organization’s impact through building out their theory of change and program logic models. I explain: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> That you already have a theory of change, even if it hasn’t been formalized.  </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> how making these models explicit not only helps funders and stakeholders understand the value of an organization's work but also aligns teams and improves programs.  </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> how organizations can better understand their programs, identify gaps, and articulate how their work drives meaningful change.  </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How to practically put this into action </li> </ul>   Episode highlights: Every Organization Has a Theory of Change (Even If It’s Hidden) [00:02:32] - Hidden Theories of Change Carol emphasizes that every nonprofit already has a theory of change, even if it’s implicit. The challenge lies in making it explicit and shared across the organization to align efforts and strategy. [00:03:25] - Logic Models as Blueprints She explains how program-level logic models map out the necessary resources, activities, and expected outcomes, serving as blueprints for program implementation and evaluation. [00:04:49] - Building a Shared Vision Working together to create a Theory of Change and logic models not only reveals gaps in assumptions but also builds a shared understanding within the organization, strengthening cohesion. [00:07:12] - Practical Example: Watershed Organization Carol provides a concrete example of a local watershed organization, illustrating how they mapped out their programs in a logic model to address environmental education, citizen science, restoration, and policy work. [00:09:55] - Keeping Evaluation Simple She advises against overwhelming data collection, encouraging nonprofits to focus on a few key metrics that matter. This helps balance the workload and ensures meaningful learning from evaluations. [00:11:21] - Hypothesis Testing Carol describes the logic model as a hypothesis, where organizations can test assumptions and adjust programs based on data, making the process an opportunity for learning rather than a pass/fail exercise. [00:12:29] - Sharing Results with Stakeholders She highlights the importance of sharing results not only with funders but with all stakeholders, customizing communication based on the audience’s interests. [00:16:05] - Simplifying Program Evaluation Using the example of a peacebuilding nonprofit, Carol explains how she helped them streamline their evaluation process across different programs by designing a unified set of survey questions, enabling more effective data collection. [00:17:41] - Complexity of Systems Acknowledging the limitations of logic models, Carol encourages organizations to use them as tools to capture a slice of reality and proceed with realistic expectations. [00:18:56] - Encouragement to Invest in Evaluation Carol encourages nonprofits to invest time in building their Theory of Change and Logic Models, emphasizing that these tools help align strategies, reveal gaps, and strengthen program evaluation.   Related Episodes: <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/program-evaluation-with-wendy-wolff"> Episode 17 Program evaluation</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/the-nitty-gritty-of-fundraising-with-devon-lawrence"> Episode 76 Getting clear on your theory of change</a>   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at <a href= "http://www.gracesocialsector.com/">Grace Social Sector Consulting</a> 💻 <a href= "https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/feedback.html">Give us feedback on the show</a> 👥 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. 😀 Follow Carol Hamilton ➡️ <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/">LinkedIn</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In episode 108 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton explores how nonprofit leaders can measure and map their organization’s impact through building out their theory of change and program logic models. I explain:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;That you already have a theory of change, even if it hasn’t been formalized. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;how making these models explicit not only helps funders and stakeholders understand the value of an organization's work but also aligns teams and improves programs. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;how organizations can better understand their programs, identify gaps, and articulate how their work drives meaningful change. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;How to practically put this into action&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode highlights:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Every Organization Has a Theory of Change (Even If It’s Hidden)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:02:32] - Hidden Theories of Change Carol emphasizes that every nonprofit already has a theory of change, even if it’s implicit. The challenge lies in making it explicit and shared across the organization to align efforts and strategy.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:03:25] - Logic Models as Blueprints She explains how program-level logic models map out the necessary resources, activities, and expected outcomes, serving as blueprints for program implementation and evaluation.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:04:49] - Building a Shared Vision Working together to create a Theory of Change and logic models not only reveals gaps in assumptions but also builds a shared understanding within the organization, strengthening cohesion.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:07:12] - Practical Example: Watershed Organization Carol provides a concrete example of a local watershed organization, illustrating how they mapped out their programs in a logic model to address environmental education, citizen science, restoration, and policy work.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:09:55] - Keeping Evaluation Simple She advises against overwhelming data collection, encouraging nonprofits to focus on a few key metrics that matter. This helps balance the workload and ensures meaningful learning from evaluations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:11:21] - Hypothesis Testing Carol describes the logic model as a hypothesis, where organizations can test assumptions and adjust programs based on data, making the process an opportunity for learning rather than a pass/fail exercise.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:12:29] - Sharing Results with Stakeholders She highlights the importance of sharing results not only with funders but with all stakeholders, customizing communication based on the audience’s interests.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:16:05] - Simplifying Program Evaluation Using the example of a peacebuilding nonprofit, Carol explains how she helped them streamline their evaluation process across different programs by designing a unified set of survey questions, enabling more effective data collection.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:17:41] - Complexity of Systems Acknowledging the limitations of logic models, Carol encourages organizations to use them as tools to capture a slice of reality and proceed with realistic expectations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:18:56] - Encouragement to Invest in Evaluation Carol encourages nonprofits to invest time in building their Theory of Change and Logic Models, emphasizing that these tools help align strategies, reveal gaps, and strengthen program evaluation.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Related Episodes:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/program-evaluation-with-wendy-wolff"&gt; Episode 17 Program evaluation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/the-nitty-gritty-of-fundraising-with-devon-lawrence"&gt; Episode 76 Getting clear on your theory of change&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be in Touch:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at &lt;a href= "http://www.gracesocialsector.com/"&gt;Grace Social Sector Consulting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;💻 &lt;a href= "https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/feedback.html"&gt;Give us feedback on the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;🌟 Help more people learn about Mission: Impact by leaving a rating &amp; review.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;😀 Follow Carol Hamilton ➡️ &lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In episode 108 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton explores how nonprofit leaders can measure and map their organization’s impact through building out their theory of change and program logic models. I explain:   That you already have a theory of...

Nonprofit Success: Using Logic Models to Showcase Impact and Improve Organizational Alignment

In episode 107 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Kim Romain discuss the intricacies of leadership in nonprofit organizations, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by executive teams. Romain emphasizes the importance of cultivating a collaborative, mission-driven leadership culture that avoids burnout and fosters a sense of belonging among team members. She highlights the critical role of self-awareness and the need for leaders to step back from day-to-day problem-solving to focus on visionary leadership.  The conversation also explores the dynamics of competition within teams, the impact of leadership behavior on organizational culture, and the importance of creating supportive systems that align with the needs of individual team members.   Episode highlights: The Role of Leadership Teams in Nonprofits [00:05:08 - 00:08:01]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The unique role of leadership teams in nonprofits, emphasizing how these teams set the tone for the entire organization and the importance of operating with ease to avoid dysfunction and burnout. </li> </ul> Challenges of Siloed Leadership Teams [00:08:01 - 00:010:04]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The common challenge of leadership teams operating in silos, where department heads focus on their own areas without collaborating effectively as a team. This lack of collaboration can hinder the organization's overall impact. </li> </ul> Benefits of Collaborative Leadership Teams [00:10:04 - 00:11:25]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The benefits of a well-functioning leadership team, where members support each other, share ideas, and allow executives to focus on visionary leadership rather than day-to-day problem-solving. </li> </ul> Self-Awareness and Leadership [00:012:00 - 00:15:00]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The importance of self-awareness in leadership, encouraging leaders to understand their own strengths and challenges to better support their teams.  </li> </ul> The Impact of Competition and Misalignment [00:19:34 - 00:21:26]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Competition within leadership teams, where department heads may compete for resources or recognition.  </li> </ul> Returning to Mission as a Compass [00:21:26 - 00:22:32]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Leadership teams should consistently return to the organization's mission as a guiding compass to overcome competition and align their efforts with the organization's goals. </li> </ul> Systemic Impact of Leadership Behavior [00:23:00 - 00:25:00]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The behavior of leadership teams can have a systemic impact on the organization, influencing everything from staff retention to constituent engagement. She highlights the importance of addressing dis-ease within the leadership team to prevent broader organizational issues. </li> </ul> Characteristics of a Healthy Leadership Team [00:27:36 - 00:29:08]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What a healthy leadership team looks like, including collaboration, mutual support, and a shared commitment to the mission. She emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment where all team members feel valued. </li> </ul> Cultivating a Healthier Leadership Culture [00:30:11 - 00:32:00]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Practical advice for executive directors on how to cultivate a healthier culture within their leadership teams, starting with self-reflection and creating systems that align with the team's needs. </li> </ul>   Guest Bio: Kim Romain is a Life & Business Alchemist for visionaries, changemakers and paradigm shifters. With over 25 years of experience as an attorney, nonprofit executive, and artist, Kim is a catalyst for awakened leadership and creating a more just and equitable world from a place of centeredness and strategic alignment. As the founder of The Rising Visionaries and co-host of Kickass Career Conversations – now the Empowered and Embodied podcast, Kim fosters sustainable success and embodied leadership, inspiring purposeful action with ease, joy, and freedom. Important Links and Resources: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimromain/">Kim Romain</a> <a href= "https://yourkickasscareer.com/kickass-career-podcast">Your Kickass Career</a> <a href="https://kimromain.com/">Kim Romain - Life & Business Alchemist</a>   Related Episodes: <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/generous-leadership-with-carolyn-mozell"> Episode 46: Generous nonprofit leadership</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/building-nonprofit-websites-that-work-with-david-pisarek"> Episode 54: Best of nonprofit leadership transitions</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/three-stages-of-nonprofit-leadership-with-patton-mcdowell"> Episode 92: Three stages of nonprofit leadership</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/10-things-i-have-learned-about-nonprofits-in-100-episodes"> Episode 100: 10 things I have learned from 100 episodes</a>   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at <a href= "http://www.gracesocialsector.com/">Grace Social Sector Consulting</a> 💻 <a href= "https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/feedback.html">Give us feedback on the show</a> 👥 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 ➡️ <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/">LinkedIn</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In episode 107 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Kim Romain discuss the intricacies of leadership in nonprofit organizations, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by executive teams. Romain emphasizes the importance of cultivating a collaborative, mission-driven leadership culture that avoids burnout and fosters a sense of belonging among team members. She highlights the critical role of self-awareness and the need for leaders to step back from day-to-day problem-solving to focus on visionary leadership. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The conversation also explores the dynamics of competition within teams, the impact of leadership behavior on organizational culture, and the importance of creating supportive systems that align with the needs of individual team members.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode highlights:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The Role of Leadership Teams in Nonprofits&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:05:08 - 00:08:01] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The unique role of leadership teams in nonprofits, emphasizing how these teams set the tone for the entire organization and the importance of operating with ease to avoid dysfunction and burnout.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Challenges of Siloed Leadership Teams&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:08:01 - 00:010:04] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The common challenge of leadership teams operating in silos, where department heads focus on their own areas without collaborating effectively as a team. This lack of collaboration can hinder the organization's overall impact.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Benefits of Collaborative Leadership Teams&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:10:04 - 00:11:25] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The benefits of a well-functioning leadership team, where members support each other, share ideas, and allow executives to focus on visionary leadership rather than day-to-day problem-solving.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Self-Awareness and Leadership&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:012:00 - 00:15:00] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The importance of self-awareness in leadership, encouraging leaders to understand their own strengths and challenges to better support their teams. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The Impact of Competition and Misalignment&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:19:34 - 00:21:26] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Competition within leadership teams, where department heads may compete for resources or recognition. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Returning to Mission as a Compass&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:21:26 - 00:22:32] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Leadership teams should consistently return to the organization's mission as a guiding compass to overcome competition and align their efforts with the organization's goals.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Systemic Impact of Leadership Behavior&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:23:00 - 00:25:00] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The behavior of leadership teams can have a systemic impact on the organization, influencing everything from staff retention to constituent engagement. She highlights the importance of addressing dis-ease within the leadership team to prevent broader organizational issues.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Characteristics of a Healthy Leadership Team&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:27:36 - 00:29:08] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;What a healthy leadership team looks like, including collaboration, mutual support, and a shared commitment to the mission. She emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive environment where all team members feel valued.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Cultivating a Healthier Leadership Culture&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:30:11 - 00:32:00] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Practical advice for executive directors on how to cultivate a healthier culture within their leadership teams, starting with self-reflection and creating systems that align with the team's needs.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Guest Bio:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt; Kim Romain is a Life &amp; Business Alchemist for visionaries, changemakers and paradigm shifters. With over 25 years of experience as an attorney, nonprofit executive, and artist, Kim is a catalyst for awakened leadership and creating a more just and equitable world from a place of centeredness and strategic alignment. As the founder of The Rising Visionaries and co-host of Kickass Career Conversations – now the Empowered and Embodied podcast, Kim fosters sustainable success and embodied leadership, inspiring purposeful action with ease, joy, and freedom.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Important Links and Resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimromain/"&gt;Kim Romain&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://yourkickasscareer.com/kickass-career-podcast"&gt;Your Kickass Career&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href="https://kimromain.com/"&gt;Kim Romain - Life &amp; Business Alchemist&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Related Episodes:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/generous-leadership-with-carolyn-mozell"&gt; Episode 46: Generous nonprofit leadership&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/building-nonprofit-websites-that-work-with-david-pisarek"&gt; Episode 54: Best of nonprofit leadership transitions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/three-stages-of-nonprofit-leadership-with-patton-mcdowell"&gt; Episode 92: Three stages of nonprofit leadership&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/10-things-i-have-learned-about-nonprofits-in-100-episodes"&gt; Episode 100: 10 things I have learned from 100 episodes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be in Touch:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at &lt;a href= "http://www.gracesocialsector.com/"&gt;Grace Social Sector Consulting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;💻 &lt;a href= "https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/feedback.html"&gt;Give us feedback on the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;🌟 Help more people learn about Mission: Impact by leaving a rating &amp; review.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ &lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

In episode 107 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Kim Romain discuss the intricacies of leadership in nonprofit organizations, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by executive teams. Romain emphasizes the importance of...

Nonprofit leadership teams that work with Kim Romain

In episode 106 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with Julia Patrick, a seasoned nonprofit leader and philanthropist. On the episode, Patrick shares her perspectives on the evolving challenges and opportunities in nonprofit board governance, emphasizing the importance of strategic board management, the integration of younger leaders, and the need for continuous training to foster board engagement and effectiveness.  The discussion also covers innovative solutions such as board liaisons and board portals to streamline operations and enhance transparency. Patrick advocates for intergenerational collaboration and the adoption of the 10-10-10 rule for decision-making, which helps leaders prioritize actions based on their impact over time.   Episode highlights: Challenges in Board Governance [00:05:45 The complexities of board service, the importance of mission achievement, and the uniquely American philanthropic spirit. Generational Shifts and Board Member Engagement [00:07:54]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The demographic shifts affecting board membership, including the "silver tsunami" and the rise of next-gen leaders. She describes how younger leaders, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, approach board service differently, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and digital proficiency. </li> </ul> The Role of Board Liaisons and Technology in Governance [00:12:27]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The role of professional board liaisons and the use of board portals to manage documents and ensure transparency. She highlights the importance of these tools for efficient board operations, particularly for younger members. </li> </ul>   Effective Board Management Practices [00:16:29]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The need for effective meeting management, and connecting board members to the organization's mission through ongoing training. </li> </ul> Training and Development for Board Members [00:19:32]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The importance of training board members not only on governance but also on the specific mission and operations of the organization. She suggests shadowing staff members as a way for board members to gain deeper insights. </li> </ul> Intergenerational Collaboration and Board Dynamics [00:24:20]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The conversation touches on the benefits of involving C-suite members in board meetings and the importance of intergenerational collaboration for the long-term health of nonprofit organizations. </li> </ul> Recruiting and Retaining Younger Board Members [00:29:46 ]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Strategies for recruiting and retaining younger board members, including the buddy system, soft skills training, and institutional knowledge transfer. </li> </ul> The 10-10-10 Rule for Decision-Making [00:34:10]  <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Patrick shares her "10-10-10" rule, a decision-making framework that considers the impact of actions over 10 weeks, 10 months, and 10 years, helping leaders prioritize and stay strategic. </li> </ul> Guest Bio: Julia C. Patrick is the CEO of the American Nonprofit Academy and trains nonprofit leaders across the globe. At the onset of the global pandemic in 2020, Patrick launched The Nonprofit Show, the nation's only daily live broadcast. She and her team have produced more than 1,000 episodes and have been broadcasting now for 5 years!  Important Links and Resources: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-c-patrick-b74b3b28/">Julia C. Patrick</a> <a href= "https://americannonprofitacademy.com/">American Nonprofit Academy</a> Building Board Champions: <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Building-Board-Champions-Activating-Impactful/dp/B0D58122XR"> https://www.amazon.com/Building-Board-Champions-Activating-Impactful/dp/B0D58122XR</a>   Related Episodes: <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/impactful-boards-with-larry-robertson"> Episode 61: Impactful boards</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/being-a-co-leader-with-your-board-with-mary-hiland"> Episode 81: Being a co-leader with your board</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/elevating-nonprofit-governance-and-leadership-with-mary-reeves"> Episode 99: Elevating nonprofit governance and leadership</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/the-nonprofit-boards-duty-of-foresight-with-jeff-de-cagna"> Episode 102: The Nonprofit board’s duty of foresight</a>   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at <a href= "http://www.gracesocialsector.com/">Grace Social Sector Consulting</a> 💻 <a href= "https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/feedback.html">Give us feedback on the show</a> 👥 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 ➡️ <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/">LinkedIn</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In episode 106 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with Julia Patrick, a seasoned nonprofit leader and philanthropist. On the episode, Patrick shares her perspectives on the evolving challenges and opportunities in nonprofit board governance, emphasizing the importance of strategic board management, the integration of younger leaders, and the need for continuous training to foster board engagement and effectiveness. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The discussion also covers innovative solutions such as board liaisons and board portals to streamline operations and enhance transparency. Patrick advocates for intergenerational collaboration and the adoption of the 10-10-10 rule for decision-making, which helps leaders prioritize actions based on their impact over time.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode highlights:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Challenges in Board Governance&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:05:45 The complexities of board service, the importance of mission achievement, and the uniquely American philanthropic spirit.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Generational Shifts and Board Member Engagement&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:07:54] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The demographic shifts affecting board membership, including the "silver tsunami" and the rise of next-gen leaders. She describes how younger leaders, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, approach board service differently, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and digital proficiency.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The Role of Board Liaisons and Technology in Governance&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:12:27] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The role of professional board liaisons and the use of board portals to manage documents and ensure transparency. She highlights the importance of these tools for efficient board operations, particularly for younger members.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Effective Board Management Practices&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:16:29] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The need for effective meeting management, and connecting board members to the organization's mission through ongoing training.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Training and Development for Board Members&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:19:32] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The importance of training board members not only on governance but also on the specific mission and operations of the organization. She suggests shadowing staff members as a way for board members to gain deeper insights.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Intergenerational Collaboration and Board Dynamics&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:24:20] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;The conversation touches on the benefits of involving C-suite members in board meetings and the importance of intergenerational collaboration for the long-term health of nonprofit organizations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Recruiting and Retaining Younger Board Members&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:29:46 ] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Strategies for recruiting and retaining younger board members, including the buddy system, soft skills training, and institutional knowledge transfer.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;The 10-10-10 Rule for Decision-Making&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:34:10] &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Patrick shares her "10-10-10" rule, a decision-making framework that considers the impact of actions over 10 weeks, 10 months, and 10 years, helping leaders prioritize and stay strategic.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Guest Bio:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Julia C. Patrick is the CEO of the American Nonprofit Academy and trains nonprofit leaders across the globe. At the onset of the global pandemic in 2020, Patrick launched The Nonprofit Show, the nation's only daily live broadcast. She and her team have produced more than 1,000 episodes and have been broadcasting now for 5 years! &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Important Links and Resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-c-patrick-b74b3b28/"&gt;Julia C. Patrick&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://americannonprofitacademy.com/"&gt;American Nonprofit Academy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Building Board Champions: &lt;a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Building-Board-Champions-Activating-Impactful/dp/B0D58122XR"&gt; https://www.amazon.com/Building-Board-Champions-Activating-Impactful/dp/B0D58122XR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Related Episodes:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/impactful-boards-with-larry-robertson"&gt; Episode 61: Impactful boards&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/being-a-co-leader-with-your-board-with-mary-hiland"&gt; Episode 81: Being a co-leader with your board&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/elevating-nonprofit-governance-and-leadership-with-mary-reeves"&gt; Episode 99: Elevating nonprofit governance and leadership&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/the-nonprofit-boards-duty-of-foresight-with-jeff-de-cagna"&gt; Episode 102: The Nonprofit board’s duty of foresight&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be in Touch:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at &lt;a href= "http://www.gracesocialsector.com/"&gt;Grace Social Sector Consulting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;💻 &lt;a href= "https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/feedback.html"&gt;Give us feedback on the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;🌟 Help more people learn about Mission: Impact by leaving a rating &amp; review.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ &lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In episode 106 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with Julia Patrick, a seasoned nonprofit leader and philanthropist. On the episode, Patrick shares her perspectives on the evolving challenges and opportunities in nonprofit board governance,...

Next-Gen Leadership: Evolving Nonprofit Board Governance with Julie Patrick

In episode 105 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton continues to celebrate her four year podiversary by reflecting on how nonprofits can create healthier and more sustainable organizational cultures. Through a series of guest responses, the episode explores the necessity of fair compensation, flexible work environments, and the importance of mental and physical health for nonprofit staff. It also touches on the exploitation of passion in the sector, the need for diversity and inclusion on nonprofit boards, and the importance of strategic foresight in nonprofit governance. The episode underscores the collective responsibility of nonprofit leaders to foster environments where staff and volunteers can thrive, with a focus on stewardship, progress over perfection, and creating roles that align with both organizational needs and individual aspirations.   Episode highlights: [00:00:00] Imagining a healthier and more sustainable nonprofit sector <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Carol Hamilton reflects on the four-year anniversary of Mission Impact and introduces this curated episode series, focusing on how to envision a healthier nonprofit sector. She revisits questions from past episodes, asking how nonprofits can create a more humane and sustainable work environment. </li> </ul> [00:04:00] The Importance of Staff Well-being <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Lauren Brownstein emphasizes the need for nonprofits to prioritize the health and well-being of their staff by providing fair compensation, benefits, and flexibility. She advocates for a culture that supports mental and physical health, starting from the leadership. </li> </ul> [00:07:00] Passion Exploitation in Nonprofits <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Beth Sperber Ritchie uses the metaphor of a campfire to describe the exploitation of passion in the nonprofit sector, particularly among young professionals. She discusses the importance of organizational systems that allow staff to step back and avoid burnout. </li> </ul> [00:12:00] Aligning Volunteer Roles with Mission <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Patton McDowell highlights the need to align volunteer roles with the mission and impact of the organization. He also stresses the importance of recognizing and appreciating volunteers, along with providing professional development opportunities. </li> </ul> [00:15:00] Diversity and Inclusion on Nonprofit Boards Sabrina Walker Hernandez and Liz Scott discuss the ongoing challenges of diversity and inclusion in nonprofit leadership, particularly on boards. They call for accountability in creating inclusive cultures and emphasize the need for boards to reflect the communities they serve. [00:24:00] Strategic Foresight in Governance <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Jeff DeCagna challenges the traditional focus on leadership, advocating instead for stewardship and collective action. He argues for a shift from individualism to a shared sense of responsibility in guiding nonprofits into the future. </li> </ul> [00:30:00] How to build a nonprofit sector we want <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Carol Hamilton concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to take intentional steps towards creating a healthier nonprofit sector. She urges leaders to model self-care, celebrate contributions, and prioritize progress over perfection. The episode ends with a call to action for nonprofit leaders to continue asking critical questions and challenging the status quo to build a thriving future. </li> </ul>   Important Links and Resources: BoardSource’s Leading with Intent: <a href= "https://leadingwithintent.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-findings/"> https://leadingwithintent.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-findings/</a> Be Well, Do Good, Self Care and Renewal for Nonprofit Professionals and Other Do Gooders <a href= "https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/be-well-do-good-lauren-brownstein/1142829280"> https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/be-well-do-good-lauren-brownstein/1142829280</a>   Related Episodes: <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/building-shared-governance-with-marla-bobowick"> Episode 42: Building shared governance</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/helping-nonprofits-boards-move-toward-greater-equity-with-christal-cherry-and-renee-ross"> Episode 55: Helping nonprofit boards move toward greater equity</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/healthy-organizational-culture-highlights"> Episode 62: Healthy nonprofit organizational culture highlights, part 1</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/highlights-of-healthy-organizational-cultures"> Episode 63: Healthy nonprofit organizational culture highlights, part 2</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/exploring-passion-exploitation-with-lauren-brownstein"> Episode 72: Exploring passion exploitation in nonprofit organizations</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/building-equitable-compensation-frameworks-with-mala-nagarajan"> Episode 85: Building equitable compensation frameworks for nonprofit organizations</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/the-nonprofit-boards-duty-of-foresight-with-jeff-de-cagna"> Episode 102: Nonprofit board’s duty of foresight</a>   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at <a href= "http://www.gracesocialsector.com/">Grace Social Sector Consulting</a> 📚Check out <a href= "https://bookshop.org/shop/gracesocialsector">the books that have been mentioned on Mission: Impact</a> 💻 <a href= "https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/feedback.html">Give us feedback on the show</a> 👥 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 ➡️ <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/">LinkedIn</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In episode 105 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton continues to celebrate her four year podiversary by reflecting on how nonprofits can create healthier and more sustainable organizational cultures. Through a series of guest responses, the episode explores the necessity of fair compensation, flexible work environments, and the importance of mental and physical health for nonprofit staff. It also touches on the exploitation of passion in the sector, the need for diversity and inclusion on nonprofit boards, and the importance of strategic foresight in nonprofit governance. The episode underscores the collective responsibility of nonprofit leaders to foster environments where staff and volunteers can thrive, with a focus on stewardship, progress over perfection, and creating roles that align with both organizational needs and individual aspirations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode highlights:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:00:00] Imagining a healthier and more sustainable nonprofit sector&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Carol Hamilton reflects on the four-year anniversary of Mission Impact and introduces this curated episode series, focusing on how to envision a healthier nonprofit sector. She revisits questions from past episodes, asking how nonprofits can create a more humane and sustainable work environment.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:04:00] The Importance of Staff Well-being&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Lauren Brownstein emphasizes the need for nonprofits to prioritize the health and well-being of their staff by providing fair compensation, benefits, and flexibility. She advocates for a culture that supports mental and physical health, starting from the leadership.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:07:00] Passion Exploitation in Nonprofits&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Beth Sperber Ritchie uses the metaphor of a campfire to describe the exploitation of passion in the nonprofit sector, particularly among young professionals. She discusses the importance of organizational systems that allow staff to step back and avoid burnout.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:12:00] Aligning Volunteer Roles with Mission&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Patton McDowell highlights the need to align volunteer roles with the mission and impact of the organization. He also stresses the importance of recognizing and appreciating volunteers, along with providing professional development opportunities.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:15:00] Diversity and Inclusion on Nonprofit Boards&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Sabrina Walker Hernandez and Liz Scott discuss the ongoing challenges of diversity and inclusion in nonprofit leadership, particularly on boards. They call for accountability in creating inclusive cultures and emphasize the need for boards to reflect the communities they serve.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:24:00] Strategic Foresight in Governance&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Jeff DeCagna challenges the traditional focus on leadership, advocating instead for stewardship and collective action. He argues for a shift from individualism to a shared sense of responsibility in guiding nonprofits into the future.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;[00:30:00] How to build a nonprofit sector we want&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Carol Hamilton concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to take intentional steps towards creating a healthier nonprofit sector. She urges leaders to model self-care, celebrate contributions, and prioritize progress over perfection. The episode ends with a call to action for nonprofit leaders to continue asking critical questions and challenging the status quo to build a thriving future.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important Links and Resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;BoardSource’s Leading with Intent: &lt;a href= "https://leadingwithintent.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-findings/"&gt; https://leadingwithintent.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-findings/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Be Well, Do Good, Self Care and Renewal for Nonprofit Professionals and Other Do Gooders&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/be-well-do-good-lauren-brownstein/1142829280"&gt; https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/be-well-do-good-lauren-brownstein/1142829280&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Related Episodes:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/building-shared-governance-with-marla-bobowick"&gt; Episode 42: Building shared governance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/helping-nonprofits-boards-move-toward-greater-equity-with-christal-cherry-and-renee-ross"&gt; Episode 55: Helping nonprofit boards move toward greater equity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/healthy-organizational-culture-highlights"&gt; Episode 62: Healthy nonprofit organizational culture highlights, part 1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/highlights-of-healthy-organizational-cultures"&gt; Episode 63: Healthy nonprofit organizational culture highlights, part 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/exploring-passion-exploitation-with-lauren-brownstein"&gt; Episode 72: Exploring passion exploitation in nonprofit organizations&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/building-equitable-compensation-frameworks-with-mala-nagarajan"&gt; Episode 85: Building equitable compensation frameworks for nonprofit organizations&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/the-nonprofit-boards-duty-of-foresight-with-jeff-de-cagna"&gt; Episode 102: Nonprofit board’s duty of foresight&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be in Touch:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at &lt;a href= "http://www.gracesocialsector.com/"&gt;Grace Social Sector Consulting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;📚Check out &lt;a href= "https://bookshop.org/shop/gracesocialsector"&gt;the books that have been mentioned on Mission: Impact&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;💻 &lt;a href= "https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/feedback.html"&gt;Give us feedback on the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;🌟 Help more people learn about Mission: Impact by leaving a rating &amp; review.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ &lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In episode 105 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton continues to celebrate her four year podiversary by reflecting on how nonprofits can create healthier and more sustainable organizational cultures. Through a series of guest responses, the episode...

Building a healthier nonprofit sector - Part 2

In this special episode of Mission: Impact, host Carol Hamilton celebrates four years of podcasting and reflects on the lessons learned from her 100+ episode journey. The podcast, aimed at nonprofit leaders striving to build a better world without martyrdom, offers practical advice, deep analysis, and engaging conversations. This episode gathers insights from various guest experts, focusing on key themes such as cultivating healthy organizational cultures, prioritizing progress over perfectionism, ensuring work-life balance, and infusing joy and creativity into the nonprofit sector. The discussion underscores the importance of aligning organizational values with actions, fostering inclusive and supportive environments, and advocating for the resources needed to achieve meaningful change.   Episode Highlights Key Lessons from 100 Episodes & Imagining a Healthier Nonprofit Sector 03:31 Carol shares ten essential lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures, the dangers of overwork, and the value of focusing on relationships and progress over perfection.   Progress Over Perfection 06:28  Pooya Pourak discusses the importance of favoring progress over perfectionism, embracing continuous improvement, and cultivating a growth mindset to drive meaningful social change.   Action Bias 09:15  Susan Kahan highlights why analysis paralysis is common in the sector. She describes the need to make decisions and take action, even if imperfect, and the value of celebrating small wins to foster progress and avoid burnout.   Setting Guardrails and Modeling 13:51  Dr. Orletta Caldwell offers practical steps for leaders to establish clear values in support of your nonprofit mission, support work-life balance, and create a culture where it's okay to be human while striving to do good work.   Planning Realistically 20:42 - 25:40 Sarah Olivieri advises on planning realistically, working within your nonprofit organization’s capacity, and using visual tools to manage workloads and avoid overcommitment.   Infusing Joy and Creativity into Nonprofit Work 25:41 - 33:18 Erin Allgood shares strategies for infusing joy and creativity into the nonprofit workplace, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships and creating a culture of fun and innovation.   Advocating for the Resources Your Team Needs 33:19  Reva Patwardhan calls on nonprofit leaders to advocate for their organizations' needs, ensuring they have the resources necessary to meet goals without sacrificing well-being.   Important Links and Resources: Erin Allgood - <a href= "https://www.allgoodstrategies.com/">https://www.allgoodstrategies.com/</a> Dr. Orletta Caldwell - <a href= "https://beyondexisting.com/">https://beyondexisting.com/</a> Susan Kahan - <a href= "https://sapphirefundraisingspecialists.com/">https://sapphirefundraisingspecialists.com/</a> Sarah Olivieri - <a href= "https://www.pivotground.com/">https://www.pivotground.com/</a> Reva Patwardhan - <a href= "https://www.greatergoodcoaching.org/">https://www.greatergoodcoaching.org/</a> Pooya Pourak - <a href= "https://www.matchnice.org/">https://www.matchnice.org/</a> Liberating Structures - <a href= "https://www.liberatingstructures.com/">https://www.liberatingstructures.com/</a>   Related Episodes: <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/why-more-money-and-more-staff-isnt-always-the-answer"> Episode 50 - Why more money and more staff isn’t always the answer for nonprofits</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/healthy-organizational-culture-highlights"> Episode 62 - Healthy nonprofit organizational culture highlights, part 1</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/highlights-of-healthy-organizational-cultures"> Episode 63: Healthy nonprofit organizational culture highlights part 2</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/renegotiating-our-relationship-with-work-with-carol-hamilton"> Episode 78: Renegotiating our relationship with work</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/declining-interest-in-nonprofit-leadership-with-danielle-marshall"> Episode 98: Declining interest in nonprofit leadership</a> <a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/10-things-i-have-learned-about-nonprofits-in-100-episodes"> Episode 100:  10 Lessons from 100 Episodes</a>   Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at <a href= "http://www.gracesocialsector.com/">Grace Social Sector Consulting</a> 💻 <a href= "https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/feedback.html">Give us feedback on the show</a> 🌟 Like what you heard? Please help share the podcast by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/">LinkedIn</a>

<description>&lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;In this special episode of Mission: Impact, host Carol Hamilton celebrates four years of podcasting and reflects on the lessons learned from her 100+ episode journey. The podcast, aimed at nonprofit leaders striving to build a better world without martyrdom, offers practical advice, deep analysis, and engaging conversations. This episode gathers insights from various guest experts, focusing on key themes such as cultivating healthy organizational cultures, prioritizing progress over perfectionism, ensuring work-life balance, and infusing joy and creativity into the nonprofit sector. The discussion underscores the importance of aligning organizational values with actions, fostering inclusive and supportive environments, and advocating for the resources needed to achieve meaningful change.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode Highlights&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Key Lessons from 100 Episodes &amp; Imagining a Healthier Nonprofit Sector&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;03:31&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Carol shares ten essential lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures, the dangers of overwork, and the value of focusing on relationships and progress over perfection.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Progress Over Perfection&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;06:28 &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Pooya Pourak discusses the importance of favoring progress over perfectionism, embracing continuous improvement, and cultivating a growth mindset to drive meaningful social change.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Action Bias&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;09:15 &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Susan Kahan highlights why analysis paralysis is common in the sector. She describes the need to make decisions and take action, even if imperfect, and the value of celebrating small wins to foster progress and avoid burnout.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Setting Guardrails and Modeling&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;13:51 &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Dr. Orletta Caldwell offers practical steps for leaders to establish clear values in support of your nonprofit mission, support work-life balance, and create a culture where it's okay to be human while striving to do good work.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Planning Realistically 20:42 - 25:40&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Sarah Olivieri advises on planning realistically, working within your nonprofit organization’s capacity, and using visual tools to manage workloads and avoid overcommitment.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Infusing Joy and Creativity into Nonprofit Work&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;25:41 - 33:18&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Erin Allgood shares strategies for infusing joy and creativity into the nonprofit workplace, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships and creating a culture of fun and innovation.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Advocating for the Resources Your Team Needs&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;33:19 &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Reva Patwardhan calls on nonprofit leaders to advocate for their organizations' needs, ensuring they have the resources necessary to meet goals without sacrificing well-being.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important Links and Resources:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Erin Allgood - &lt;a href= "https://www.allgoodstrategies.com/"&gt;https://www.allgoodstrategies.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Dr. Orletta Caldwell - &lt;a href= "https://beyondexisting.com/"&gt;https://beyondexisting.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Susan Kahan - &lt;a href= "https://sapphirefundraisingspecialists.com/"&gt;https://sapphirefundraisingspecialists.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Sarah Olivieri - &lt;a href= "https://www.pivotground.com/"&gt;https://www.pivotground.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Reva Patwardhan - &lt;a href= "https://www.greatergoodcoaching.org/"&gt;https://www.greatergoodcoaching.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Pooya Pourak - &lt;a href= "https://www.matchnice.org/"&gt;https://www.matchnice.org/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Liberating Structures - &lt;a href= "https://www.liberatingstructures.com/"&gt;https://www.liberatingstructures.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Related Episodes:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/why-more-money-and-more-staff-isnt-always-the-answer"&gt; Episode 50 - Why more money and more staff isn’t always the answer for nonprofits&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/healthy-organizational-culture-highlights"&gt; Episode 62 - Healthy nonprofit organizational culture highlights, part 1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/highlights-of-healthy-organizational-cultures"&gt; Episode 63: Healthy nonprofit organizational culture highlights part 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/renegotiating-our-relationship-with-work-with-carol-hamilton"&gt; Episode 78: Renegotiating our relationship with work&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/declining-interest-in-nonprofit-leadership-with-danielle-marshall"&gt; Episode 98: Declining interest in nonprofit leadership&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact/10-things-i-have-learned-about-nonprofits-in-100-episodes"&gt; Episode 100:  10 Lessons from 100 Episodes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Be in Touch:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at &lt;a href= "http://www.gracesocialsector.com/"&gt;Grace Social Sector Consulting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;💻 &lt;a href= "https://www.missionimpactpodcast.com/feedback.html"&gt;Give us feedback on the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;🌟 Like what you heard? Please help share the podcast by leaving a rating &amp; review.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ &lt;a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this special episode of Mission: Impact, host Carol Hamilton celebrates four years of podcasting and reflects on the lessons learned from her 100+ episode journey. The podcast, aimed at nonprofit leaders striving to build a better world without...

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