NPO 047: Redefining How We Measure Success (Joan Garry, Nonprofit Leadership Lab)
Today's guest is Joan Garry, author of Guide to Nonprofit Leadership and host of the Nonprofits are Messy podcast. Molly MacCready (host of...
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The Nonprofit Optimist podcast showcases positive change agents and talks through lessons that their small nonprofits have learned.
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20 of 47 episodesNPO 046: Starting a Giving Day for your Small Nonprofit (Molly MacCready, CROSO)
In this episode of the Nonprofit Optimist, host Molly MacCready shares her experience with starting a Giving Day for her small nonprofit, CR...
NPO 045: Project Planning, Volunteer Engagement, & Networking (Kim Morris, River Keepers)
My guest today is Kim Morris, the project coordinator for River Keepers, a nonprofit based in Fargo, North Dakota. River Keepers’ mission is...
NPO 044: Self-care, check-in, pandemic times (Molly MacCready, CROSO)
In today's episode, host Molly MacCready sheds some light on her own experiences and thoughts regarding the past 18 months as well as discus...
NPO 043: Founding story, Recruiting Volunteers, Membership Model, and the Power of No (Tessa Vierk, Chicago Tool Library)
In today's episode, Tessa Vierk (co-founder of the Chicago Tool Library) chats with Molly about their founding story, recruiting volunteers,...
NPO 042: Branding for Nonprofits with Stakeholder Input (Julia Gatten, AfricAid) - Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2! Julia Gatten is the Communications Director for AfricAid and she shares some of the biggest lessons she's learned about how to...
NPO 041: Blogs, Email, and Videos for Nonprofits (Julia Gatten, AfricAid) - Part 1 of 2
Julia Gatten is the Communications Director for AfricAid and she shares some of the biggest lessons she's learned about how to tell your sto...
NPO 040: Developing your Major Gifts Program (Sean MacCready and Stephenie Lazarus, Horizons for Youth)
Sean MacCready and Stephenie Lazarus from Horizons for Youth share the lessons they have learned about partnering with donors, creating a ma...
NPO 039: Creating Space for Local Voices (Dr. Susan Blaustein, WomenStrong International)
Dr. Susan Blaustein of WomenStrong International shares the lessons she's learned about community and international development through her...
NPO 038: Announcement & Shout Outs
Super quick episode sharing a fun announcement (picture here!) and a few shout outs. Website: www.nonprofitoptimist.com Facebook: www.facebo...
NPO 037: Utilizing Networks and Connections (Rose Hart, Appalachian Outreach Inc.)
Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/nonprofitoptimist For $2 or $4 per month, support the Nonprofit Optimist podcast! Today's Guest: Rose Hart...
NPO 036: Maximizing Capacity- partnerships, interns, and professional development (Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Pilsen Alliance)
My guest for today’s episode is Byron Sigcho, the executive director of Pilsen Alliance, here in Chicago. Pilsen Alliance is a social justic...
NPO 035: Free Online Resources (Molly MacCready, CROSO)
Announcements: Molly will be at Podcast Movement conference next week! If you'll be there- email me: nonprofitoptimist@gmail.com . Come to o...
NPO 034: Growing your Funding Base (Stacy Horst, Erin's Hope for Friends)
Today’s guest is Stacy Horst, one of the founders of Erin’s Hope for Friends. Erin’s Hope for Friends believes that extending opportunities...
NPO 033: Event Planning for Small Nonprofits (Carrie Collins-Fadell, Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona)
Carrie Collins-Fadell is the executive director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona and is today's guest on the Nonprofit Optimist! Our...
NPO 032: Seeing Patients as Master Teachers (Shay Beider, Integrative Touch for Kids)
My guest today is Shay Beider, the founder and executive director of Integrative Touch for Kids. Shay has been a pioneer in the field of int...
NPO 031: The Power of Trust, Accountability and Incentives (Helene Dudley, TCP Global)
Helene Dudley is today's guest and she helped establish The Colombia Project in 2000, a zero-overhead, sustainable micro-loan program. This...
NPO 030: Taking Multiple Approaches and Sharing Lessons (Liz Ryan, Youth First Initiative)
Liz Ryan, President and CEO of Youth First Initiative, is the guest on today's show. Youth First is a national advocacy campaign to end the...
NPO 029: Email Communication and Maximizing Time (John Zimmerman, Casting for Hope)
My guest today is John Zimmerman, co-founder of Casting for Hope and also serves as the board chair and CEO. Casting for Hope is a nonprofit...
NPO 028: Planning an International Trip for your Nonprofit (Margy and Randy Roberts, CROSO)
Margy Roberts has been a board member for CROSO (Child Restoration Outreach Support Organization) for the past 6 years. She and her husband...