Ranked #1
NPO 007: Considerations for Starting a Nonprofit (Jennifer Smith, Black Butterfly Chicago)
NPO 007: Considerations for Starting a Nonprofit (Jennifer Smith, Black Butterfly Chicago)
Jennifer Smith, founder of Black Butterfly Chicago, shares her experience of starting a nonprofit-- what to expect, who ... Read more
29 May 2017
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30mins
Ranked #2
NPO 034: Growing your Funding Base (Stacy Horst, Erin's Hope for Friends)
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 exte... Read more
1 Jun 2018
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35mins
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Ranked #3
NPO 033: Event Planning for Small Nonprofits (Carrie Collins-Fadell, Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona)
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 Nonp... Read more
23 Apr 2018
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33mins
Ranked #4
NPO 024: Connecting Your Nonprofit to Funding (Beth Rosenberg, Tech Kids Unlimited)
NPO 024: Connecting Your Nonprofit to Funding (Beth Rosenberg, Tech Kids Unlimited)
Beth Rosenberg founded Tech Kids Unlimited, a not-for-profit technology-based educational organization for kids ages 7 t... Read more
12 Oct 2017
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33mins
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Ranked #5
NPO 037: Utilizing Networks and Connections (Rose Hart, Appalachian Outreach Inc.)
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... Read more
23 Aug 2018
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38mins
Ranked #6
NPO 003: Working in an Office of One (Jamelyn Lederhouse, Global Glimpse)
NPO 003: Working in an Office of One (Jamelyn Lederhouse, Global Glimpse)
As the only person on the Global Glimpse staff in the Chicago area, Jamelyn has found creative ways to build community a... Read more
2 May 2017
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37mins
Ranked #7
Nonprofit Optimist - Episode 018: Office Culture and Management Style (Ann Rhomberg, Solidarity Bridge)
Nonprofit Optimist - Episode 018: Office Culture and Management Style (Ann Rhomberg, Solidarity Bridge)
After working with Solidarity Bridge for the past ten years, executive director, Ann Rhomberg, shares how she manages he... Read more
16 Aug 2017
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41mins
Ranked #8
Nonprofit Optimist - Episode 015: Board Expectations and Creating Functioning Committees (Molly MacCready, CROSO)
Nonprofit Optimist - Episode 015: Board Expectations and Creating Functioning Committees (Molly MacCready, CROSO)
In this week's episode, Molly veers from the typical interview format and shares from her own experience of leading a no... Read more
28 Jul 2017
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39mins
Ranked #9
NPO 026: Mentors, Managing Time and Networking (Megan Stith, United Way of Central Kentucky)
NPO 026: Mentors, Managing Time and Networking (Megan Stith, United Way of Central Kentucky)
Today's guest is Megan Stith, President and CEO of United Way of Central Kentucky. We discuss the importance and values ... Read more
30 Oct 2017
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42mins
Ranked #10
NPO 004: Collaboration and Gathering Information (Laura Ng, Traffick Free)
NPO 004: Collaboration and Gathering Information (Laura Ng, Traffick Free)
Laura Ng, executive director of Traffick Free, shares great tips on how to get started with a nonprofit organization. Fr... Read more
9 May 2017
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38mins
Ranked #11
NPO 029: Email Communication and Maximizing Time (John Zimmerman, Casting for Hope)
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... Read more
4 Jan 2018
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41mins
Ranked #12
NPO 009: Strategic Planning And Board Membership (Jake Teitgen, Bethlehem Farm)
NPO 009: Strategic Planning And Board Membership (Jake Teitgen, Bethlehem Farm)
Today's Guest: Jake Teitgen Jake is a native Hoosier who lives in Noblesville, Indiana. Jake lives with three strong-wil... Read more
12 Jun 2017
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39mins
Ranked #13
Nonprofit Optimist - Episode 014: Power of Storytelling and Advocacy Work (Nancy Cowles, Kids In Danger)
Nonprofit Optimist - Episode 014: Power of Storytelling and Advocacy Work (Nancy Cowles, Kids In Danger)
Executive director, Nancy Cowles, shares her experiences with disseminated information and changing practices around chi... Read more
17 Jul 2017
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34mins
Ranked #14
Nonprofit Optimist - Ep 019: Bringing People Together and Raising Funds (Mark Mullins, Just Live Inc.)
Nonprofit Optimist - Ep 019: Bringing People Together and Raising Funds (Mark Mullins, Just Live Inc.)
Today, Molly is joined by Mark Mullins, board president of Just Live Inc. Just Live inc is a nonprofit out of southern W... Read more
22 Aug 2017
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40mins
Ranked #15
NPO 023: Feelings and Social Media (Jaz Limos, Saints of Steel)
NPO 023: Feelings and Social Media (Jaz Limos, Saints of Steel)
Today's guest is Jaz Limos is the Founder and CEO of Saints of Steel. San Francisco native, Jaz, spent her career in Sil... Read more
21 Sep 2017
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42mins
Ranked #16
NPO 035: Free Online Resources (Molly MacCready, CROSO)
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... Read more
20 Jul 2018
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13mins
Ranked #17
Nonprofit Optimist - Episode 020: Challenging Conventional Nonprofit Notions (Anoop Jain, Sanitation and Health Rights in India)
Nonprofit Optimist - Episode 020: Challenging Conventional Nonprofit Notions (Anoop Jain, Sanitation and Health Rights in India)
Anoop Jain is the co-founder and U.S. director of Sanitation and Health Rights in India (SHRI). SHRI was founded in 2011... Read more
30 Aug 2017
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41mins
Ranked #18
NPO 022: Values in Programming and Employment Structure (Anne Taube, CYO Camp)
NPO 022: Values in Programming and Employment Structure (Anne Taube, CYO Camp)
Anne Taube is the Assistant Camp Director for CYO Camp in Brown County, IN. In this episode, she shares how they have be... Read more
13 Sep 2017
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32mins
Ranked #19
NPO 006 - How to be a Valuable Board Member (Dr. Emily Richardson, Nanubhai Education Foundation)
NPO 006 - How to be a Valuable Board Member (Dr. Emily Richardson, Nanubhai Education Foundation)
Speaking from the viewpoint of an active board member, Dr. Emily Richardson shares what makes the Nanubhai Education Fou... Read more
23 May 2017
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28mins
Ranked #20
NPO 005: Building a Young Professionals Board (Sharon Holdvogt, NPH USA)
NPO 005: Building a Young Professionals Board (Sharon Holdvogt, NPH USA)
As the chair of a relatively new Young Professionals Board, Sharon Holdvogt gave great insight into what she has learned... Read more
15 May 2017
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36mins
