If you had access to a crystal ball that could give you a picture of what lies ahead, would you look?In today's episode, Tim and Nathan look backwards to help nonprofits look forward.  Focusing on 4 common reasons nonprofits fail, practical ideas are shared on how to approach these areas that can help alleviate failure.  The reasons addressed are:Optimism without a PlanPoor Organizational DevelopmentRefusing to InnovateMission CreepTim and Nathan would love to hear from you.  Share a challenge you are facing in your organization or suggest a topic for the podcast.  Go to www.nonprofitleader.online and select "Contact".  Leave your message there.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org.All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

If you had access to a crystal ball that could give you a picture of what lies ahead, would you look? In today's episode, Tim and Nathan look backwards to help nonprofits look forward.  Focusing on 4 common reasons nonprofits fail, practical ideas are shared on how to approach these areas that can help alleviate failure.   The reasons addressed are:<ul><li>Optimism without a Plan</li><li>Poor Organizational Development</li><li>Refusing to Innovate</li><li>Mission Creep</li></ul>Tim and Nathan would love to hear from you.  Share a challenge you are facing in your organization or suggest a topic for the podcast.  Go to <a href="https://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofitleader.online </a>and select "Contact".  Leave your message there. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> International Association for Refugees (IAFR) </a>and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org. All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

4 Common Reasons Nonprofits Fail

Would you consider yourself a transparent leader?  Do you tend to overshare or undershare?  And when is sharing considered too much or too little?On today's episode, Tim and Nathan dive into the topic of leading with transparency.  From defining transparency  and then working through a situation that requires communication to the Board, staff and donors, thoughts about striving for a continuum of communication  is discussed.   Tim and Nathan would love to hear from you.  Share a challenge you are facing in your organization or suggest a topic for the podcast.  Go to www.nonprofitleader.online and select "Contact".  Leave your message there.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org.All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

Would you consider yourself a transparent leader?  Do you tend to overshare or undershare?  And when is sharing considered too much or too little? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan dive into the topic of leading with transparency.  From defining transparency  and then working through a situation that requires communication to the Board, staff and donors, thoughts about striving for a continuum of communication  is discussed.    Tim and Nathan would love to hear from you.  Share a challenge you are facing in your organization or suggest a topic for the podcast.  Go to <a href="https://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofitleader.online </a>and select "Contact".  Leave your message there. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> International Association for Refugees (IAFR) </a>and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org. All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

Leading with Transparency

As you sit down to launch your day, do you feel overwhelmed with decisions to make, meetings to lead, emails to answer, etc, etc?  It's easy to feel overwhelmed.With Nathan taking some well deserved time off, Tim steps into this episode to share 3 things every nonprofit leader should keep in mind as they start their day.  These 3 reminders are geared to help bring encouragement and focus to the leader.Tim and Nathan would love to hear from you.  Share a challenge you are facing in your organization or suggest a topic for the podcast.  Go to www.nonprofitleader.online and select "Contact".  Leave your message there.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org.All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

As you sit down to launch your day, do you feel overwhelmed with decisions to make, meetings to lead, emails to answer, etc, etc?  It's easy to feel overwhelmed. With Nathan taking some well deserved time off, Tim steps into this episode to share 3 things every nonprofit leader should keep in mind as they start their day.  These 3 reminders are geared to help bring encouragement and focus to the leader. Tim and Nathan would love to hear from you.  Share a challenge you are facing in your organization or suggest a topic for the podcast.  Go to <a href="https://www.nonprofitleader.online" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofitleader.online </a>and select "Contact".  Leave your message there. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> International Association for Refugees (IAFR) </a>and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org. All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

3 Daily Reminders for Nonprofits Leaders

What is Overhead in a nonprofit and why is it important manage it effectively?On today's episode, Tim and Nathan define two types of overhead and why it is important to manage it effectively.  Tim shares 3 intentional steps that helps Executive Directors better manage the organization's overhead costs.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org.Feel free to leave questions and comments  at www.nonprofitleader.online, or connect with Tim and Nathan through their emails above.All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

What is Overhead in a nonprofit and why is it important manage it effectively? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan define two types of overhead and why it is important to manage it effectively.  Tim shares 3 intentional steps that helps Executive Directors better manage the organization's overhead costs. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> International Association for Refugees (IAFR) </a>and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org. Feel free to leave questions and comments  at <a href="https://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofitleader.online</a>, or connect with Tim and Nathan through their emails above. All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

3 Ways To More Effectively Manage Overhead in a NonProfit

Board Meetings are something that is part of every Executive Director's routine, be it monthly, quarterly, or twice a year.  These meetings often require a significant amount of preparation and effort.On this episode, somewhat "tongue in cheek", Tim and Nathan share 5 things they hate about Board Meetings...and how they navigate through them.  Both share helpful and practical insights on preparing for, participating in, and following up after the meeting.  The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org.Feel free to leave questions and comments  at www.nonprofitleader.online, or connect with Tim and Nathan through their emails above.All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

Board Meetings are something that is part of every Executive Director's routine, be it monthly, quarterly, or twice a year.  These meetings often require a significant amount of preparation and effort. On this episode, somewhat "tongue in cheek", Tim and Nathan share 5 things they hate about Board Meetings...and how they navigate through them.  Both share helpful and practical insights on preparing for, participating in, and following up after the meeting.  The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> International Association for Refugees (IAFR) </a>and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org. Feel free to leave questions and comments  at <a href="https://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofitleader.online</a>, or connect with Tim and Nathan through their emails above. All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

5 Things We Hate About Board Meetings…and What We Do About It.

How do you build a culture of trust and connection among your nonprofit board members, that then leads to better decisions and a more effective board?On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss 5 opportunities and actions that can lead to increased trust and better connections among your nonprofit board members.  Increased trust and better connections often make for a more effective board.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org.Feel free to leave questions and comments or connect with Tim or Nathan at www.nonprofitleader.online. All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

How do you build a culture of trust and connection among your nonprofit board members, that then leads to better decisions and a more effective board? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss 5 opportunities and actions that can lead to increased trust and better connections among your nonprofit board members.  Increased trust and better connections often make for a more effective board. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> International Association for Refugees (IAFR) </a>and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org. Feel free to leave questions and comments or connect with Tim or Nathan at <a href="https://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofitleader.online</a>.  All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

5 Ways to Build Trust and Connection Among Your Nonprofit Board Members

Communicating the impact of your organization to donors of all stripes, as well as other interested parties, is so important.  An Annual Report is a great way to do that.So what goes into an Annual Report?  How long should it be?  When should it be done?  And who should see it?On this episode, Tim and Nathan answer those questions and share about their own organizations' annual reports.  If you would like to share your own annual report and receive some input from Tim and Nathan,  you can leave us a message at www.nonprofitleader.online or send it to one of our emails below.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org.Feel free to leave questions and comments or connect with Tim or Nathan at www.nonprofitleader.online. All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

Communicating the impact of your organization to donors of all stripes, as well as other interested parties, is so important.  An Annual Report is a great way to do that. So what goes into an Annual Report?  How long should it be?  When should it be done?  And who should see it? On this episode, Tim and Nathan answer those questions and share about their own organizations' annual reports.  If you would like to share your own annual report and receive some input from Tim and Nathan,  you can leave us a message at<a href="https://www.nonprofitleader.online" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.nonprofitleader.online </a>or send it to one of our emails below. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> International Association for Refugees (IAFR) </a>and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at nathan@fotcoh.org. Feel free to leave questions and comments or connect with Tim or Nathan at <a href="https://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofitleader.online</a>.  All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

Does My Nonrprofit  Need an Annual Report?

Audits are not the most exciting topic to address but they are an important aspect that nonprofit leaders need to be aware of and understand how they work.On today's episode, Tim and Nathan talk about 3 basic types of financial assessment that is available to a nonprofit and how to decide which one is best for your organization.  They also answer questions like...why do I need an audit? when do I need it? how much will an audit cost?how to do I decide on an audit firm.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.Feel free to leave questions and comments or connect with Tim or Nathan at www.nonprofitleader.online. All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

Audits are not the most exciting topic to address but they are an important aspect that nonprofit leaders need to be aware of and understand how they work. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan talk about 3 basic types of financial assessment that is available to a nonprofit and how to decide which one is best for your organization.  They also answer questions like...<ul><li>why do I need an audit? </li><li>when do I need it? </li><li>how much will an audit cost?</li><li>how to do I decide on an audit firm.</li></ul> The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> International Association for Refugees (IAFR) </a>and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. Feel free to leave questions and comments or connect with Tim or Nathan at <a href="https://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofitleader.online</a>.  All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

All About Audits

Today is the final episode in the series on Fundraising Strategies.  Listen in as Tim and Nathan highlight key takeaways and insights from the Fundraising Strategies series.  Then follow along as Nathan suggests 5 practical steps to help a small community based nonprofit go from a revenue of $50,000 to $100,00 in revenue.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.Feel free to leave questions and comments or connect with Tim or Nathan at www.nonprofitleader.online. All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

Today is the final episode in the series on Fundraising Strategies.  Listen in as Tim and Nathan highlight key takeaways and insights from the Fundraising Strategies series.  Then follow along as Nathan suggests 5 practical steps to help a small community based nonprofit go from a revenue of $50,000 to $100,00 in revenue. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> International Association for Refugees (IAFR) </a>and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. Feel free to leave questions and comments or connect with Tim or Nathan at <a href="https://www.nonprofitleader.online" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofitleader.online</a>.  All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not represent those of their respective organizations.

Fundraising Strategies - The Wrap Up

Christina Edwards

How can a small nonprofit's online presence become an effective fundraising strategy?  What  practical steps can be taken to raise awareness to the work that the organization is doing? What are the benefits and challenges in online fundraising?  On this episode, we are joined by Christina Edwards, Founder of Splendid Consulting and a marketing expert and coach who helps ambitious social impact businesses and nonprofits increase revenue, supporters, and engagement.   Christina answers those questions and  provides insight on how marketing and online fundraising go together.You can find Christina at www.splendidatl.com or on Intragram at Splendidconsulting.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

How can a small nonprofit's online presence become an effective fundraising strategy?  What  practical steps can be taken to raise awareness to the work that the organization is doing? What are the benefits and challenges in online fundraising?  On this episode, we are joined by Christina Edwards, Founder of <a href="https://www.splendidatl.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Splendid Consulting</a> and a marketing expert and coach who helps ambitious social impact businesses and nonprofits increase revenue, supporters, and engagement.   Christina answers those questions and  provides insight on how marketing and online fundraising go together. You can find Christina at <a href="https://www.splendidatl.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.splendidatl.com</a> or on Intragram at Splendidconsulting. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> International Association for Refugees (IAFR) </a>and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. They can also be reached at <a href="http://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofiltleader.online</a>. All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Fundraising Strategies - Online with Christina Edwards

The Practice of Nonprofit Leadership was designed for Executive Directors of small to medium sized nonprofits.  If you are currently an Executive Director or hope to be one someday this is your spot.  Leading an organization can be one of the most fun, exhilarating, rewarding, scary, thankless jobs in the universe.  Using a mixture of encouragement, information, stories, and practical tools, hosts Tim Barnes and Nathan Ruby will use their years of nonprofit leadership experience to make your journey a little easier,  more fun, and ultimately help you be more effective in leading your organization.

Family Foundations.  Community Foundations.  Corporate Foundations.  Government Funding.  All sound like great opportunities to help fund your organization and its important mission.  But was does it take to go after that grant?On today's episode, Tim and Nathan explore the world of grants as a source of funding for your nonprofit organization.  Sharing from their personal experiences, the guys discuss the positive aspect of procuring grants, the challenges in the application process, and the mistakes that Executive Directors often make when using them as a fundraising strategy.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Family Foundations.  Community Foundations.  Corporate Foundations.  Government Funding.  All sound like great opportunities to help fund your organization and its important mission.  But was does it take to go after that grant? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan explore the world of grants as a source of funding for your nonprofit organization.  Sharing from their personal experiences, the guys discuss the positive aspect of procuring grants, the challenges in the application process, and the mistakes that Executive Directors often make when using them as a fundraising strategy. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of<a href="http://www.iafr.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> International Association for Refugees (IAFR) </a>and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. They can also be reached at <a href="http://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofiltleader.online</a>. All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Fundraising Strategies - Grants

According to a recent Association of Fundraising Professionals FEP report 88% of dollars come from 12% of your donors.   Can even a small nonprofit, intentionally work to develop a major gifts program focused on this 12%?In this episode,  Tim and Nathan dive into a discussion on developing a major gifts focus at a small nonprofit.  Nathan helps executive directors consider whether this is a good strategy for their nonprofit, sharing the benefits, the challenges, and also the mistakes to avoid.The following links are referred to in the podcast.Here is a link to the Major Gifts Guide.Here is a link to Rick Shiels golf videos, as mentioned in this episode.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

According to a recent Association of Fundraising Professionals FEP report 88% of dollars come from 12% of your donors.   Can even a small nonprofit, intentionally work to develop a major gifts program focused on this 12%? In this episode,  Tim and Nathan dive into a discussion on developing a major gifts focus at a small nonprofit.  Nathan helps executive directors consider whether this is a good strategy for their nonprofit, sharing the benefits, the challenges, and also the mistakes to avoid. The following links are referred to in the podcast. <a href="https://www.donorsearch.net/resources/major-gifts-guide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here</a> is a link to the Major Gifts Guide. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFHZHhZaH7Rc_FOMIzUziJA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here</a> is a link to Rick Shiels golf videos, as mentioned in this episode. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)</a> and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. They can also be reached at <a href="http://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofiltleader.online</a>. All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Fundraising Strategies - Major Gifts

Planned Giving.   What is it?  Often associated as a strategy of large nonprofits. could it also be an untapped resource for smaller nonprofits?On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss planned giving as a fundraising strategy.  Nathan shares 3 ways to discern whether planned giving is right for your organization, provides both the benefits and challenges of this strategy, and the number 1 mistake Nonprofit ED's make when working to implement it in their organization.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Planned Giving.  What is it?  Often associated as a strategy of large nonprofits. could it also be an untapped resource for smaller nonprofits? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss planned giving as a fundraising strategy.  Nathan shares 3 ways to discern whether planned giving is right for your organization, provides both the benefits and challenges of this strategy, and the number 1 mistake Nonprofit ED's make when working to implement it in their organization. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)</a> and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. They can also be reached at <a href="http://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofiltleader.online</a>. All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Fundraising Strategies - Planned Giving

As one of the most common nonprofit fundraising strategies, how do you know if Events is right for your organization?What are 3 common mistakes nonprofits make when implementing Events as a fundraising strategy?In this episode, Tim and Nathan dive into the positives and challenges of raising funds through  Events, including some ideas on how to use them effectively and whether "Virtual Events" will still be a thing post-Covid.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

As one of the most common nonprofit fundraising strategies, how do you know if Events is right for your organization? What are 3 common mistakes nonprofits make when implementing Events as a fundraising strategy? In this episode, Tim and Nathan dive into the positives and challenges of raising funds through  Events, including some ideas on how to use them effectively and whether "Virtual Events" will still be a thing post-Covid. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)</a> and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. They can also be reached at <a href="http://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofiltleader.online</a>. All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Fundraising Strategies - Events

How do you know if Direct Mail is a fundraising strategy that is right for your organization?Today's episode kicks off a series of podcasts focused on Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofit organizations.  On this episode, Nathan relies on his years of experience to help you understand the" ins and outs" of direct mail fundraising...and provides practical insights to know if this is the right fundraising strategy for your organization. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

How do you know if Direct Mail is a fundraising strategy that is right for your organization? Today's episode kicks off a series of podcasts focused on Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofit organizations.  On this episode, Nathan relies on his years of experience to help you understand the" ins and outs" of direct mail fundraising...and provides practical insights to know if this is the right fundraising strategy for your organization. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)</a> and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. They can also be reached at <a href="http://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofiltleader.online</a>. All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Fundraising Strategies - Direct Mail

Today's episode is part 2 of our focus on teams.  As we said last week: Good teams are essential for effective nonprofit work.  And it is the leader's responsibility to lead the team to effectiveness.In this episode,   Tim and Nathan look at 5 Characteristics of a good team.  Referencing Patrick Lenceoni's book, The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team,  and sharing from their own experience, the guys provide actions steps to take to move the team in a positive direction.The episode ends with a challenge to take these 3 actions:Take time to assess your team and how you are leading it.Choose one of the areas talked about to begin to work on and take a few small action steps.Consider purchasing the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team (linked above).Note:  Tim and Nathan do not receive any benefit from the books purchase but just highly recommend the book.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Today's episode is part 2 of our focus on teams.  As we said last week: Good teams are essential for effective nonprofit work.  And it is the leader's responsibility to lead the team to effectiveness. In this episode,   Tim and Nathan look at 5 Characteristics of a good team.  Referencing <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756/ref=sr_1_1?crid=298WPA8R03NA7&amp;keywords=5+dysfunctions+of+a+team+book&amp;qid=1646756170&amp;sprefix=5+Dy%2Caps%2C90&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick Lenceoni's book, The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team</a>,  and sharing from their own experience, the guys provide actions steps to take to move the team in a positive direction. The episode ends with a challenge to take these 3 actions:<ul><li>Take time to assess your team and how you are leading it.</li><li>Choose one of the areas talked about to begin to work on and take a few small action steps.</li><li>Consider purchasing the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team (linked above).</li></ul>Note:  Tim and Nathan do not receive any benefit from the books purchase but just highly recommend the book.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)</a> and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. They can also be reached at <a href="http://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofiltleader.online</a>. All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

5 Characteristics of a Good Team...and How to Get There!

What's your best team experience?  Why was it so good?  Good teams are essential for effective nonprofit work.  And it is the leader's responsibility to lead the team to effectiveness.In today's episode,  Tim and Nathan start a two-part series focused on leading teams.  The focus today is characteristics of dysfunctional and ineffective teams.  Referencing Patrick Lenceoni's book, The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, both Tim and Nathan share from the challenges they have faced in leading teams and how to recognize when the team is showing signs of dysfunction.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

What's your best team experience?  Why was it so good?  Good teams are essential for effective nonprofit work.  And it is the leader's responsibility to lead the team to effectiveness. In today's episode,  Tim and Nathan start a two-part series focused on leading teams.  The focus today is characteristics of dysfunctional and ineffective teams.  Referencing <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756/ref=sr_1_1?crid=298WPA8R03NA7&amp;keywords=5+dysfunctions+of+a+team+book&amp;qid=1646756170&amp;sprefix=5+Dy%2Caps%2C90&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick Lenceoni's book, The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team</a>, both Tim and Nathan share from the challenges they have faced in leading teams and how to recognize when the team is showing signs of dysfunction. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)</a> and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. They can also be reached at <a href="http://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofiltleader.online</a>. All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Are You Leading a "Bad" Team?

A headline in Forbes magazine, February 2020, stated that 45% of Nonprofit employees were planning to seek a new job by 2025.  One of the reasons that employees choose to seek new employment is due to working for a "bad boss".In today's episode, Tim and Nathan look at 3 traits of bad bosses and suggest some alternative ways of leading their teams.  Traits discussed are: Micromanagement,Ignoring input from other team members,Not dealing with underperforming or toxic teammates.The article from Fast Company that is mentioned in the discussion can be found here.The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

A headline in Forbes magazine, February 2020, stated that 45% of Nonprofit employees were planning to seek a new job by 2025.  One of the reasons that employees choose to seek new employment is due to working for a "bad boss". In today's episode, Tim and Nathan look at 3 traits of bad bosses and suggest some alternative ways of leading their teams.  Traits discussed are: <ul><li>Micromanagement,</li><li>Ignoring input from other team members,</li><li>Not dealing with underperforming or toxic teammates.</li></ul>The article from Fast Company that is mentioned in the discussion can be found<a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90715939/these-are-the-7-things-that-can-make-a-good-boss-turn-bad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a>. The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)</a> and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. They can also be reached at <a href="http://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofiltleader.online</a>. All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Bad Bosses...And How Not To Be One!

Rob Hatch

How does one become the "Architect" of your own life?  And how can one do that as a nonprofit leader, leading their organization?On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share part 2 of their interview with Rob Hatch, co-founder and President of Owner Media group.  Rob is also the author of Attention!: The power of simple decisions in a distracted world.Rob continues to share about his journey as a Nonprofit Executive Director and what he has learned about leading yourself and your organization. On the podcast, Rob mentions the book, The Checklist Manifesto.You can contact Rob at https://robhatch.com or email him at rob@robhatch.comThe Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

How does one become the "Architect" of your own life?  And how can one do that as a nonprofit leader, leading their organization? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share part 2 of their interview with<a href="https://robhatch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rob Hatch,</a> co-founder and President of <a href="https://owner.media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Owner Media group.</a>  Rob is also the author of <a href="https://ownermedia.lpages.co/attention/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Attention!: The power of simple decisions in a distracted world.</a> Rob continues to share about his journey as a Nonprofit Executive Director and what he has learned about leading yourself and your organization. On the podcast, Rob mentions the book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Checklist-Manifesto-How-Things-Right/dp/0312430000/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0p2QBhDvARIsAACSOOPE4KzkBdD5dmSLcuY1Yb38sWCp73E-DFDAYgrjQeYdia5uDDtfVYsaAncjEALw_wcB&amp;hvadid=410087462792&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9022115&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=16894400330053680836&amp;hvtargid=kwd-15083784130&amp;hydadcr=21904_11242531&amp;keywords=checklist+manifesto+book&amp;qid=1644683703&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Checklist Manifesto</a>.You can contact Rob at <a href="https://robhatch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://robhatch.com</a> or email him at rob@robhatch.com The Hosts of  The Practice of NonProfit Leadership: Tim Barnes serves as the<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)</a> and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. They can also be reached at <a href="http://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofiltleader.online</a>. All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Putting Leadership Success in Your Way with Rob Hatch - Part 2

So many demands on your time and decisions to make.  How does one get everything done and experience leadership success as a Nonprofit Executive Director?On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share part 1 of their interview with Rob Hatch, co-founder and President of Owner Media group.  Rob is also the author of Attention!: The power of simple decisions in a distracted world. Rob shares about his journey as a Nonprofit Executive Director and what he has learned about leading yourself and your organization.  Among other practical wisdom, Rob talks about  3 Key Principles:Willpower Is LimitedDecisions are a DistractionHabits are a Powerful ForceYou can contact Rob at https://robhatch.com.Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR) and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH) and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org.They can also be reached at www.nonprofiltleader.online.All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

So many demands on your time and decisions to make. How does one get everything done and experience leadership success as a Nonprofit Executive Director? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share part 1 of their interview with<a href="https://robhatch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rob Hatch,</a> co-founder and President of <a href="https://owner.media" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Owner Media group.</a>  Rob is also the author of <a href="https://ownermedia.lpages.co/attention/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Attention!: The power of simple decisions in a distracted world.</a> Rob shares about his journey as a Nonprofit Executive Director and what he has learned about leading yourself and your organization.  Among other practical wisdom, Rob talks about  3 Key Principles:<ol><li>Willpower Is Limited</li><li>Decisions are a Distraction</li><li>Habits are a Powerful Force</li></ol>You can contact Rob at <a href="https://robhatch.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://robhatch.com.</a> Tim Barnes serves as the<a href="http://www.iafr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)</a> and can be contacted at tim@iafr.org. Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of <a href="http://www.fotcoh.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)</a> and can be contacted at Nathan@fotcoh.org. They can also be reached at <a href="http://www.nonprofitleader.online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nonprofiltleader.online</a>. All opinions and ideas shared on the podcast are those of the hosts and do not represent the opinions or ideas of their respective organizations.

Putting Leadership Success in Your Way with Rob Hatch - Part 1

The Practice of Nonprofit Leadership

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