Relationships Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/board/relationships/ Helping the Helpers Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:58:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://joangarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cropped-favico-2-32x32.png Relationships Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/board/relationships/ 32 32 yes Hosted by Joan Garry, the “Dear Abby” of the nonprofit world, Nonprofits Are Messy is a discussion of the most pressing issues faced by nonprofit leadership. Joan and her guests tackle topics like the overhead myth, the best way to run special events, how to make a big fundraising ask, board-staff relations, and so much more. At times hilarious, uplifting, and frustrating, the stories told in this podcast should feel very familiar to anybody working in a nonprofit today. <br /> <br /> Topics include fundraising, leadership development, building a great board, Executive Director / Board relations, communications and messaging, staff management, nonprofit career advice, crisis management, digital marketing, social media, and so much more.<br /> <br /> Listen to real stories of nonprofit leaders like you and how they handled the mess. Because the truth is, nonprofits ARE messy. There’s not enough money, too many cooks, and an abundance of passion. Leading nonprofits isn’t easy. This podcast will help. Joan Garry false Joan Garry crystal@nonprofitleadershiplab.com Joan Garry Consulting Joan Garry Consulting podcast Joan Garry: Nonprofit Leader and former Executive Director of GLAAD helps fellow CEOs, Boards and Board Chairs, Fundraisers, and Nonprofit Marketers Relationships Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Guest-Primary-Joan-Host-1-scaled.jpg https://joangarry.com/category/board/relationships/ TV-PG How To Build Authentic Relationships Electronically https://joangarry.com/how-to-build-authentic-relationships-electronically/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-build-authentic-relationships-electronically Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:55:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=597151 I’ve spent over a decade nurturing a meaningful friendship with Beth Kanter, entirely through electronic communication, proving that authentic connections can thrive in the digital world. In this piece, I share strategies for building and sustaining impactful relationships electronically, with humor, intention, and a touch of creativity.

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]]> A Seat at the Table: Why (Some) Staff Should Be Present At Board Meetings https://joangarry.com/seat-at-the-table/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seat-at-the-table Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:57:51 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=597000 Through planning and communication, any nonprofit leader can ensure that staff members feel included and valued during board meetings. In this blog post, I offer strategies to avoid creating conditions where staff members are unintentionally marginalized so nonprofit leaders can foster stronger partnerships and a sense of belonging within the organization.

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]]> Ep 197: Stop Calling It Microaggressions: A Call To Action To Intercept Subtle Acts Of Exclusion (with Dr. Tiffany Jana) https://joangarry.com/podcast/ep-197-stop-calling-it-microaggressions-with-dr-tiffany-jana/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-197-stop-calling-it-microaggressions-with-dr-tiffany-jana Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?post_type=podcast&p=596703 It is a misnomer. There is nothing ‘micro’ about microaggression. What is the real meaning of microaggression, what should it truly be called, and how can a leader recognize and take action to tackle it? Dr. Tiffany Jana shares her insights, why she has stopped using the word ‘crazy’, and what organizations can do to create a culture of awareness.

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]]> It is a misnomer. There is nothing ‘micro’ about microaggression. What is the real meaning of microaggression, what should it truly be called, and how can a leader recognize and take action to tackle it? Dr. Tiffany Jana shares her insights, It is a misnomer. There is nothing ‘micro’ about microaggression. What is the real meaning of microaggression, what should it truly be called, and how can a leader recognize and take action to tackle it? Dr. Tiffany Jana shares her insights, why she has stopped using the word ‘crazy’, and what organizations can do to create a culture of awareness. Joan Garry 6 6 197 197 Ep 197: Stop Calling It Microaggressions: A Call To Action To Intercept Subtle Acts Of Exclusion full false 44:18 What’s The Single Best Sign of a Healthy Nonprofit? https://joangarry.com/best-sign-healthy-nonprofit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-sign-healthy-nonprofit https://joangarry.com/best-sign-healthy-nonprofit/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:32:55 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=1361 OK, you can only pick one. I'll give you two hints. (1) It's not the financial statement. (2) It's not a rock star executive director. Thinking caps on?

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]]> https://joangarry.com/best-sign-healthy-nonprofit/feed/ 25 10 Common Mistakes Boards Make When Hiring a New Executive Director https://joangarry.com/hiring-new-executive-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hiring-new-executive-director Wed, 20 Feb 2019 20:21:38 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=588668 As you read this, there are two things to keep in mind. 1) Great boards often screw up a leadership transition. 2) Mediocre boards always do.

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]]> A Simple Way to Conduct an Executive Director Performance Review (Free Template) https://joangarry.com/video/simple-executive-director-performance-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simple-executive-director-performance-review Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:44:21 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=588296 Are you a board member and you don’t know where to begin? I offer you a recipe for an effective, and very simple Executive Director performance review.

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]]> Board Retreats Done Right https://joangarry.com/board-retreat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=board-retreat Fri, 09 Mar 2018 00:17:57 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=587652 Think about your last board retreat. You’ve invested all this time and money. Your board members gave up a Friday night and full day on Saturday. And yet, just months later, they can barely even remember the agenda, much less any outcomes. Wow. This is NOT OK! Here's how to do a whole lot better.

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]]> The Roles and Responsibilities of the Board Chair and Executive Director https://joangarry.com/roles-board-chair-executive-director/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roles-board-chair-executive-director https://joangarry.com/roles-board-chair-executive-director/#comments Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:01:20 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=587398 Let me break it down for you: The roles and responsibilities of the Executive Director, the board chair, and the grey area where you need to work together.

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]]> https://joangarry.com/roles-board-chair-executive-director/feed/ 2 So You Wanna Be a Nonprofit Executive Director? https://joangarry.com/executive-director-interview-questions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=executive-director-interview-questions https://joangarry.com/executive-director-interview-questions/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2016 22:19:54 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=584836 Boards needs to know what to ask candidates. Prospective executive directors need to know how to prepare for their interviews. Here's some advice for both.

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]]> https://joangarry.com/executive-director-interview-questions/feed/ 7 The 14 Attributes of a Thriving Nonprofit https://joangarry.com/best-non-profit-organizations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-non-profit-organizations https://joangarry.com/best-non-profit-organizations/#respond Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:55:58 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=584703 Here's what the best non-profit organizations are doing right. How does yours stack up?

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