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Curt Langford

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144: Creating a Dynamic Culture at Your Nonprofit Organization (Curt Langford)SUMMARYNonprofit leaders are always looking for better engagement with their key constituents and long-term donors.  In episode #144 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we look to Texas Tech Alumni Association’s President and CEO Curt Langford for valuable advice on building a dynamic culture, the power behind communicating your story effectively, and developing a strong connective network of long-term donors. A positive organizational culture is first established internally with a shift from the usual attributes such as purpose, mission, vision, value proposition, all of which are usually well documented, to understanding the specific, deeper and more powerful why.  Curt explains how the organizational why and the personal why establish an emotional pride that is truly authentic, and when properly aligned, makes you more compelling to those you’re trying to reach. When people feel compelled to be a part of something, that’s when they are truly believing in your why. Curt clearly articulates the methods behind implementing this overall shift and the impact it has on leadership, staff, board and your long-term donor engagement, and it’s clear why the Association is celebrating 95 years of success!ABOUT CURTCurt Langford is the President and CEO of the Texas Tech Alumni Association, and a leader of a longstanding, independent organization that exists to connect, inspire and amplify the Texas Tech family. His charge is to "Strive for Honor," representing the Red Raider SPIRIT of Scholarship, Pride, Inclusivity, Respect, Integrity and Tradition. Curt holds a Master's degree in interdisciplinary studies with emphasis in higher education.  Over his more than two-decade long career he’s excelled in true leadership skills such as team leadership, customer relations, public speaking, fundraising, social media strategies, regional &amp; national sales territory management, strategic &amp; operational planning, competitive presentations &amp; proposal writing, investor &amp; board relations, marketing &amp; public relations, competitive research &amp; analysis, feature &amp; technical writing and media design &amp; publishing.EPISODE TOPICS &amp; RESOURCES The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. CoveyFind out more about the Texas Tech Alumni Association The C.S. Lewis Signature Classics

144: Creating a Dynamic Culture at Your Nonprofit Organization (Curt Langford) SUMMARYNonprofit leaders are always looking for better engagement with their key constituents and long-term donors.  In <a href="https://www.podpage.com/your-path-to-nonprofit-leadership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode #144 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership</a>, we look to <a href="https://www.texastechalumni.org/s/1422/alumni/start.aspx?sid=1422&amp;gid=1001&amp;pgid=1417" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Tech Alumni Association</a>’s President and CEO <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtlangford/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curt Langford</a> for valuable advice on building a dynamic culture, the power behind communicating your story effectively, and developing a strong connective network of long-term donors. A positive organizational culture is first established internally with a shift from the usual attributes such as purpose, mission, vision, value proposition, all of which are usually well documented, to understanding the specific, deeper and more powerful why. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtlangford/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curt</a> explains how the organizational why and the personal why establish an emotional pride that is truly authentic, and when properly aligned, makes you more compelling to those you’re trying to reach. When people feel compelled to be a part of something, that’s when they are truly believing in your why. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtlangford/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curt</a> clearly articulates the methods behind implementing this overall shift and the impact it has on leadership, staff, board and your long-term donor engagement, and it’s clear why the Association is celebrating 95 years of success! ABOUT CURT<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtlangford/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curt Langford</a> is the President and CEO of the <a href="https://www.texastechalumni.org/s/1422/alumni/start.aspx?sid=1422&amp;gid=1001&amp;pgid=1417" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Tech Alumni Association</a>, and a leader of a longstanding, independent organization that exists to connect, inspire and amplify the Texas Tech family. His charge is to "Strive for Honor," representing the Red Raider SPIRIT of Scholarship, Pride, Inclusivity, Respect, Integrity and Tradition. Curt holds a Master's degree in interdisciplinary studies with emphasis in higher education.  Over his more than two-decade long career he’s excelled in true leadership skills such as team leadership, customer relations, public speaking, fundraising, social media strategies, regional &amp; national sales territory management, strategic &amp; operational planning, competitive presentations &amp; proposal writing, investor &amp; board relations, marketing &amp; public relations, competitive research &amp; analysis, feature &amp; technical writing and media design &amp; publishing. EPISODE TOPICS &amp; RESOURCES <ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Anniversary/dp/1642503177/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1LG4BKA7HSPAW&amp;keywords=stephen+covey%27s+7+habits+of+highly+effective+people&amp;qid=1644000018&amp;sprefix=Stephen+co%2Caps%2C275&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNFNPM1dKMzVaOUhOJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDA0MTYzM0YyMFFDWjdQR1E4MyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDYwNDQzMTAzRkpENVJIN1RURyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People</a> by Stephen R. Covey</li><li>Find out more about the <a href="https://www.texastechalumni.org/s/1422/alumni/start.aspx?gid=1001&amp;pgid=1417" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Tech Alumni Association</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lewis-Signature-Classics-Box-Set/dp/0062572563/ref=sr_1_7?crid=24XTN7PZUG3HU&amp;keywords=sc+lewis&amp;qid=1644000686&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=sc+lewis%2Cstripbooks%2C88&amp;sr=1-7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The C.S. Lewis Signature Classics</a></li></ul>

144: Creating a Dynamic Culture at Your Nonprofit Organization (Curt Langford)

'Legends of the Matador' is the name of the special episodes where we interview distinguished Texas Tech Alumni! Each episode will provide a portrait of one of Texas Tech's greats, and lets them share their story about how they went from a Tech student to success in their craft! We are elated to have the President and CEO of the Texas Tech Alumni Association, Curt Langford, as our first 'Legends of the Matador' spotlight. Curt shares with us his story from life as a student to life as the CEO of our own alumni association! Curt's story is important to our history, as it leads us to one of the prominent Tech Alumni traditions. We know you will agree that Curt's passion for Texas Tech is contagious. We are excited that he has agreed to join us for future episodes to help us unpack some great Texas Tech history. Our podcast and fan pages are run by students, alumni, and fans, and we are proud to support Texas Tech! We are not affiliated with Texas Tech University, and our opinions and views may not represent the opinions of Texas Tech or its affiliates!   Hosts for this episode: Steven Makelki, Keith Abbott

'Legends of the Matador' is the name of the special episodes where we interview distinguished Texas Tech Alumni! Each episode will provide a portrait of one of Texas Tech's greats, and lets them share their story about how they went from a Tech student to success in their craft! We are elated to have the President and CEO of the Texas Tech Alumni Association, Curt Langford, as our first 'Legends of the Matador' spotlight. Curt shares with us his story from life as a student to life as the CEO of our own alumni association! Curt's story is important to our history, as it leads us to one of the prominent Tech Alumni traditions. We know you will agree that Curt's passion for Texas Tech is contagious. We are excited that he has agreed to join us for future episodes to help us unpack some great Texas Tech history. Our podcast and fan pages are run by students, alumni, and fans, and we are proud to support Texas Tech! We are not affiliated with Texas Tech University, and our opinions and views may not represent the opinions of Texas Tech or its affiliates! Hosts for this episode: Steven Makelki, Keith Abbott

Legends of the Matador: Curt Langford