Managing Your Staff Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/ceo/staff/ 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 Managing Your Staff Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/ceo/staff/ 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 Managing Your Staff Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Guest-Primary-Joan-Host-1-scaled.jpg https://joangarry.com/category/ceo/staff/ 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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]]> Rockstar Recruitment: How To Hire The Best People https://joangarry.com/rockstar-recruitment-how-to-hire-the-best-people/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rockstar-recruitment-how-to-hire-the-best-people Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:15:27 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596808 Dream candidates could be right in front of you and you could completely overlook them if your recruitment process upholds the status quo. Indeed, using the same standard recruiting criteria as everyone else could be an invisible blocker to attracting and hiring your dream team. These two strategies are how you can reinvent your recruiting process with smashing success.

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]]> Fire Your Meetings, Refuel Your Leadership https://joangarry.com/fire-your-meetings-refuel-your-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fire-your-meetings-refuel-your-leadership Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:26:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596792 Back-to-back meetings are a drain. Yet, meeting overload is a common source of stress for nonprofit leaders. I call for a rethink on your meeting schedule. Here is one tool that can powerfully change your calendar and create meaningful space for you to reclaim power to refuel your mojo.

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]]> Ep 196: How Risky Is AI For Nonprofits? (with Beth Kanter) https://joangarry.com/podcast/ep-196-how-risky-is-ai-for-nonprofits-with-beth-kanter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-196-how-risky-is-ai-for-nonprofits-with-beth-kanter Sat, 03 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?post_type=podcast&p=596700 Organizations around the world are using artificial intelligence to improve processes, delegate tasks, and drive progress. What do nonprofit leaders need to know?

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]]> Organizations around the world are using artificial intelligence to improve processes, delegate tasks, and drive progress. What do nonprofit leaders need to know? Organizations around the world are using artificial intelligence to improve processes, delegate tasks, and drive progress. What do nonprofit leaders need to know? Joan Garry 1 1 196 196 Ep 196: How Risky Is AI For Nonprofits? (with Beth Kanter) full false 45:57 How Nonprofit Leaders Can Delegate Successfully https://joangarry.com/how-nonprofit-leaders-can-delegate-successfully/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-nonprofit-leaders-can-delegate-successfully Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:44:30 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596677 There is a thin line between doing and leading. Here are 10 causes of ineffective delegation as a nonprofit leader. What are they? And what is the solution?

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]]> Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations https://joangarry.com/empathetic-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=empathetic-leadership Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:41:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596418 The key to having super high impact without burning out? Empathy. Beth Kanter and I explain...

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]]> Stop Pecking Me to Death! https://joangarry.com/internal-communications/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=internal-communications Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:32:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596432 Transform your nonprofit's internal communications from chaos to clarity with these internal communications tips + a handy template to help your team create its own internal comms best practices!

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]]> How To Attract Top Talent and Retain Top Performers https://joangarry.com/nonprofit-talent-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nonprofit-talent-management Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:34:57 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596253 Nonprofit talent management is a challenge. Here's how to attract, retain, and develop the best people to help your org achieve its mission.

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]]> How to Manage Your Team When Everyone’s Working Remotely https://joangarry.com/working-remotely-nonprofit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=working-remotely-nonprofit Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:24:11 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596242 Discover how your nonprofit can transform remote work into a superpower — creating a thriving culture across your team. With humor, flexibility, and a deep sense of belonging, let’s redefine hybrid work models.

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