Nonprofit Leaders Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/nonprofit-leaders/ Helping the Helpers Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:35:30 +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 Nonprofit Leaders Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/category/nonprofit-leaders/ 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 Nonprofit Leaders Archives - Joan Garry Consulting https://joangarry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Guest-Primary-Joan-Host-1-scaled.jpg https://joangarry.com/category/nonprofit-leaders/ TV-PG Managing Change Like A Leader https://joangarry.com/managing-change-like-a-leader/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=managing-change-like-a-leader Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:23:16 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=597285 Navigating a leadership transition can be challenging, but with the right mindset and strategies, it can also be an opportunity for growth. This post explores three key ingredients for a successful transition. Whether you're leading a new organization or adapting to significant change, these insights will help you thrive.

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]]> Eyes Wide Open: A Look Ahead to 2025 https://joangarry.com/10-strategic-recommendations-for-nonprofit-leaders-in-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-strategic-recommendations-for-nonprofit-leaders-in-2025 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:36:23 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=597177 I’ve learned that the key to a meaningful year ahead is focus. Focus on what truly matters—your health, your family, your mission. Here are 10 recommendations for navigating the year ahead with clarity and purpose.

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]]> Is Nonprofit Work Right For You? https://joangarry.com/is-nonprofit-work-right-for-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-nonprofit-work-right-for-you Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:30:51 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596968 Reflecting on my unexpected journey into the nonprofit sector, I've learned that this path demands a unique set of attributes and profound commitment. Today, I offer insights and a 'fit sniff test' to help you evaluate your readiness for a nonprofit career.

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]]> Should I Start a Nonprofit? https://joangarry.com/start-a-nonprofit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=start-a-nonprofit Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:41:30 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596950 Essential advice for aspiring nonprofit founders, including key questions to ask before filing for 501(c)(3) status, how to avoid common pitfalls, and create a strong, impactful beginning.

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]]> My 5 Biggest Lessons For Successful Nonprofit Leadership https://joangarry.com/successful-nonprofit-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=successful-nonprofit-leadership Thu, 04 Apr 2024 19:19:50 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596805 These are the 5 biggest lessons I had to learn when I first became a nonprofit executive director. And understanding how to implement them changed everything.

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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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]]> Chief Diversity Officers Are Set Up To Fail https://joangarry.com/chief-diversity-officers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chief-diversity-officers Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:04:00 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=596527 I run a small and thriving business that serves nonprofit leaders. But even if we grew 10x I wouldn't hire a Chief Diversity Officer.

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]]> A Call to Action For the Nonprofit Community https://joangarry.com/nonprofit-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nonprofit-community Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:17:53 +0000 https://joangarry.com/?p=595541 One week. 15 strangers. And an eye-opening lesson that every single one of us involved with nonprofits needs to know.

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