NPO 047: Redefining How We Measure Success (Joan Garry, Nonprofit Leadership Lab)
NPO 047: Redefining How We Measure Success (Joan Garry, Nonprofit Leadership Lab)
Today's guest is Joan Garry, author of Guide to Nonprofit Leadership and host of the Nonprofits are Messy podcast. Molly... Read more
2 Dec 2021
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46mins
NPO 046: Starting a Giving Day for your Small Nonprofit (Molly MacCready, CROSO)
NPO 046: Starting a Giving Day for your Small Nonprofit (Molly MacCready, CROSO)
In this episode of the Nonprofit Optimist, host Molly MacCready shares her experience with starting a Giving Day for her... Read more
22 Nov 2021
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48mins
NPO 045: Project Planning, Volunteer Engagement, & Networking (Kim Morris, River Keepers)
NPO 045: Project Planning, Volunteer Engagement, & Networking (Kim Morris, River Keepers)
My guest today is Kim Morris, the project coordinator for River Keepers, a nonprofit based in Fargo, North Dakota. River... Read more
1 Nov 2021
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30mins
NPO 044: Self-care, check-in, pandemic times (Molly MacCready, CROSO)
NPO 044: Self-care, check-in, pandemic times (Molly MacCready, CROSO)
In today's episode, host Molly MacCready sheds some light on her own experiences and thoughts regarding the past 18 mont... Read more
19 Oct 2021
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27mins
NPO 043: Founding story, Recruiting Volunteers, Membership Model, and the Power of No (Tessa Vierk, Chicago Tool Library)
NPO 043: Founding story, Recruiting Volunteers, Membership Model, and the Power of No (Tessa Vierk, Chicago Tool Library)
In today's episode, Tessa Vierk (co-founder of the Chicago Tool Library) chats with Molly about their founding story, re... Read more
1 Oct 2021
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49mins
NPO 042: Branding for Nonprofits with Stakeholder Input (Julia Gatten, AfricAid) - Part 2 of 2
NPO 042: Branding for Nonprofits with Stakeholder Input (Julia Gatten, AfricAid) - Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2! Julia Gatten is the Communications Director for AfricAid and she shares some of the biggest lessons she's ... Read more
15 Jan 2020
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28mins
NPO 041: Blogs, Email, and Videos for Nonprofits (Julia Gatten, AfricAid) - Part 1 of 2
NPO 041: Blogs, Email, and Videos for Nonprofits (Julia Gatten, AfricAid) - Part 1 of 2
Julia Gatten is the Communications Director for AfricAid and she shares some of the biggest lessons she's learned about ... Read more
9 Aug 2019
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43mins
NPO 040: Developing your Major Gifts Program (Sean MacCready and Stephenie Lazarus, Horizons for Youth)
NPO 040: Developing your Major Gifts Program (Sean MacCready and Stephenie Lazarus, Horizons for Youth)
Sean MacCready and Stephenie Lazarus from Horizons for Youth share the lessons they have learned about partnering with d... Read more
28 Feb 2019
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41mins
NPO 039: Creating Space for Local Voices (Dr. Susan Blaustein, WomenStrong International)
NPO 039: Creating Space for Local Voices (Dr. Susan Blaustein, WomenStrong International)
Dr. Susan Blaustein of WomenStrong International shares the lessons she's learned about community and international deve... Read more
18 Dec 2018
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44mins
NPO 038: Announcement & Shout Outs
NPO 038: Announcement & Shout Outs
Super quick episode sharing a fun announcement (picture here!) and a few shout outs. Website: www.nonprofitoptimist.co... Read more
17 Dec 2018
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4mins