Radio Free 501c - The Podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting
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Every week Rogue Tulips Consulting brings the nonprofit community intriguing guests discussing vital topics affecting nonprofit organizations around the world -- and we have fun doing it!
What Google Bard says about Radio Free 501c: Radio Free 501c is a podcast focused on the nonprofit sector, hosted by Cecilia Sepp of Rogue Tulips Consulting. The podcast features interviews with nonprofit leaders, experts, and changemakers on a variety of topics relevant to the nonprofit community.
What Google Bard says about Radio Free 501c: Radio Free 501c is a podcast focused on the nonprofit sector, hosted by Cecilia Sepp of Rogue Tulips Consulting. The podcast features interviews with nonprofit leaders, experts, and changemakers on a variety of topics relevant to the nonprofit community.
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Episode 299: This episode supported by USAE News! Many of us "fall into" nonprofit management as a career, but what if we would have known it was a great career track when we were in college? My guest Shelby Truxon, Vice President, Internship Experience at The Nonprofit Alliance, gets to work with students and employers all year long facilitating their great student internship program Leading Edge. Shelby connects students with employers at nonprofit organizations and at vendor partner companies supporting nonprofits -- I think she has one of the best jobs in the world because she gets to advocate on the benefits of the nonprofit community! She shares how the program works, the support resources for employers offering internships, and data on how the program has grown since it started 3 years ago. Are you looking for an intern next summer? Listen to this insightful conversation and learn more about how you can participate -- did I mention the MICRO internship opportunities? What do you think is important in an internship program? Share a comment! Check out our podcast web page to see the show notes and how you can sign up for TNPA's internship program information sessions!
Episode 298: Member Adjacent Industries can expand your membership base and add new depth and vitality to your member community. Exploring adjacent industries can move the needle on flat membership growth too -- but you need to do a lot of research and planning before you move forward. My guest, Cathy Lada, Chief Membership and Marketing Officer at AAOE, is here to explain what a member adjacent industry is, how you evaluate opportunities in these segments, the necessary research to create a plan, and working with the Board of Directors to expand into these adjacent industries. Cathy shares 5 Steps any association can take to launch an investigation into growing your membership by serving new segments. Does your organization serve member adjacent industries? Share a comment!
Episode 297: Association Mergers are even more complicated than you think they are! Thank goodness my guest Andy Duncan, Association Management Expert, is here to guide us through all the layers of investigation and decision making. From why two associations merge, to choosing a new name, to selecting infrastructure for technology and finances -- and let's not forget that culture thing -- he walks us through the process. Andy shares his experiences and points out the questions we should ask, the data we need to collect and analyze, and how mergers are like jigsaw puzzles. What questions do you have about Association Mergers? Share a comment!
Episode 296: He's back! It's Mike Bober, Government Affairs & Policy Expert, and he talks with me about "Advocacy Writ Large!" Known for breaking down complex topics into easy to remember (and use) acronyms, in this episode Mike and I get to the *C.O.R.E.* of the matter and why all nonprofits SHOULD make advocacy a part of their strategic actions. We discuss the ins and outs of advocacy for c3 organizations as well as c6 groups. He even drops a bonus acronym on us so you don't want to miss this one! I'll give you a hint: it's the "3 Ms." What questions do you have about advocacy? Share a comment!
Episode 295: This episode supported by USAE News! DMOs (Destination Marketing Organizations) are the current evolution of Convention & Visitors Bureaus. These groups are contributing strongly to the concept of Placemaking and creating vibrant destinations where people can connect. If you are not quite sure what these terms mean -- I didn't either until I spoke with my guests Rob Hunden, President & CEO, and Jay Burress, Executive Vice President-Tourism of Hunden Partners. They explain it all in a way that is relatable to what we do in associations inside and outside of our conferences and events. Whether you are new to the concept of DMOs and Placemaking or you are a seasoned event planner, you will get a lot out of this conversation. What questions do you have about the future of connection? Share a comment!
Episode 293: This episode supported by USAE News! He's back! It's Carl Weaver, Publisher, Broken Column Press with another question about associations in our movie series. This time we are discussing "How are Associations like the movie 'Cool Hand Luke'?" From failures to communicate, ideas that seemed good at the time, and shiny distractions this movie seems like an association handbook. Or does it? Join us and find out! How do you think associations are like the movie "Cool Hand Luke"? Share a comment!
Episode 292: Have you ever wondered how to get the most out of a conversation with a consultant? Then this is the episode for you! My guest Vinnu Deshetty of Event ROI Coach is here to share her tips on creating valuable projects that deliver the outcomes your organization wants. We discuss how to design the dialogue, identifying outcomes -- they may not be what you think they are! -- and how to be open and flexible in project development. Yes, we do discuss the delicate topic of fees. We also have fun talking about our shared identity of being "data nerds." What questions would you like to ask a consultant? Share a comment!
Episode 291: Those of us in the profession of association management often joke that when we were kids, we didn't say "when I grow up, I want to be an association executive." But what if both your parents were in "the biz"? And what if they were not just in the biz, they were forward thinking trend setting Chief Staff Executives? And what if you grew up in a state society and now you are a member? We have lots of questions and my guests bring the answers! It's Owen Kavanagh of the Atlanta Apartment Association, Wendy Kavanagh, CAE, of the National Protein & Food Distributors Association, and Damian Kavanagh, CAE, of MISBO! That's right folks: we've hit the Kavanagh Trifecta! This conversation covers family dynamics, respectfully disagreeing, and the joy that comes from the work we do. Don't miss this delightful conversation with these association leaders. What did you want to be when you grew up? Share a comment!
Episode 290: Non-dues revenue is an important part of every association's financial plan, but it can be challenging to grow income while providing support to your members. Creating corporate partnerships is an excellent way to do this and we have just the guest this week to help you build your own corporate sponsorships program: Bruce Rosenthal of Bruce Rosenthal Associates. He literally wrote the book on Mastering Association Corporate Sponsorships and he's here to discuss his book, his philosophy, and some great advice for providing value to both your members and your corporate partners. This is not the gold/silver/bronze approach -- it's an approach that actually delivers connection to the people your corporate partners want to meet. The best part? Your members get more of what they need when they need it! Listen to the conversation then buy Bruce's book on Amazon. What is your biggest challenge with corporate sponsorships? Share a comment!
Episode 289: This episode supported by USAE News! This week I spoke with Walt Leger, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company. Walt is a native of New Orleans and shares his love for this beautiful city, its long history and its bright future. New Orleans has something for everyone including: world-class cuisine, a vibrant artists' community, a convention center that is retooling for the future, a renowned World War II Museum, City Park for family fun, and major events that include sports, music, and even Pokemon! (I didn't even know Pokemon was still a thing.) We also discuss the city's people and how they always have time to be friendly and welcoming to visitors. As Walt shares in our talk, "New Orleans exists in the imagination of so many people in so many ways. I call it magical because I do think it's a magical place that's not like everywhere else." Listen to this fascinating episode about one of the world's most popular cities and get an insider's view on why this should be on your list to visit. There's more to this exciting city than Mardi Gras. What do you think of when you think of New Orleans? Share a comment!
Episode 288: Ageism in the Hiring Process is a real issue. It's not disappointed or underqualified candidates complaining or making excuses. Ask yourself this: how many times have you used the phrase "we need more young people?" In an era when we need experienced and knowledgeable team members that know how to learn there's no better place to look than the over-35 crowd. Age is a demographic that is often used to discriminate but it is shadow discrimination because we don't discuss it publicly -- but now is the time to bring it into the open. My guests, Anuja Miner and Barry Pilson, are dedicated association management professionals who share their love of the profession and their take on the hiring process while seeking their next opportunity. And of course I make a comment or two! I want to thank Anuja and Barry for joining me for this very honest conversation about Ageism and possible solutions to changing our mindset. Age is just a descriptor -- it's not an indicator of performance. What do you think about ageism? Share a comment!
Episode 287: Things could be described as "crazy" right now which is why we need to think even more deeply about Diversifying Fundraising in a Chaotic Economy. Good thing my guest this week is Roger Devine, Co-Founder of SchoolAuction.net! He's here to share advice, tips, and insights into ways to reach a broader audience and grow a multi-tiered supporter base. From mailings to golf to galas, we cover it all -- at least most of it. In-person events are definitely "in play" as these work well for smaller groups so don't cancel that fundraising event. This longer episode is worth your time as we discuss how to fundraise in interesting times. What worries you about fundraising? Share a comment!
Episode 286: Travel is in our DNA -- this episode is perfect timing for IMEX 2025-Frankfurt! My guest, Don Welsh, President & CEO of Destinations International, and I have a wide-ranging conversation about Radical Collaboration, Brand USA re-engaging with the world, the politics of travel and why Canada is mad at us, America's 250th, the July annual conference for Destinations International, an update on what is happening in the Middle East related to travel, and more!! If you like to travel, are an event planner, or travel in your daydreams, you'll enjoy this inside look at what is happening with travel around the world. And Don shares exciting personal news! Find out his news -- listen or watch! What questions do you have about international travel? Share a comment!
Episode 285: We round out our celebration of AANHPI Month with our third episode in the series. My guest Edessa Polzin, PCM, Director, Strategic Partnerships at the American Marketing Association (AMA) shares her passion for relationship building and how together organizations can do more. Edessa loves marketing and she was a member of AMA before she found the perfect job on staff. She brought her enthusiasm and love for marketing to the association, where she builds and maintains strong partnerships with their corporate supporters. Edessa has a great approach to working with partners that she believes makes AMA bigger, better, and faster! Want your association to do the same thing? Her advice will get you thinking and on the path to reaching your goals! What are your challenges working with corporate partnerships? Share a comment!
Episode 284: Radio Free 501c continues its celebration of AANHPI month with the second of three episodes celebrating and recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. We continue our trend of first-time guests with Sharon Pare, Director of Partnerships at HighRoad Solutions who talks with us about Creating a Great Partnership! We all want to have productive and valuable partnerships in our lives and Sharon has great advice on how to make it happen. Like all relationships, it starts with great communication that leads to collaboration. She also warns us against "vanity partnerships," and reminds us that our relationships are in ecosystems that should dovetail at certain points. Sharon talks about the AANHPI Advisory Group at ASAE and how it has grown, and she shares her experience as a member of the ASAE IPA Committee (it's not about beer!) but it is about Industry Partnerships and making them stronger. Lots of good stuff in this one so don't miss it! What is important to you about creating great partnerships? Share a comment!
Episode 283: Radio Free 501c kicks off AANHPI month early with the first of three episodes celebrating and recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. We continue our trend of first-time guests with two people who are advocates for the Hmong Community: Nou Vang and KaYing Yang. They are part of the group that worked with the Smithsonian Institution to organize a one-day film festival, "50 Years of Southeast Asian American Journeys." The Vietnam War had a wide-ranging impact that also reached into Laos and Cambodia. Many of the people fled for their lives and became refugees, forced to flee their homes due to forces they could not control. After spending years in refugee camps, Southeast Asians migrated to countries around the world including Australia, the United States, and parts of Europe. Nou and KaYing speak honestly about their experiences as Hmong refugees who were part of families that came to the United States to make a different life. We all need to know this story and understand the journeys of Southeast Asians in America and the contributions they make to our society. Do you have questions about the Hmong people and their community? Share a comment!
Episode 282: USAE News supports our podcast every month so we are pleased to welcome Todd McElwee, Associate Publisher at USAE, as our guest! Giving new meaning to the phrase "a word from our sponsor," he tells great stories and shares wonderful advice about communicating association activities. A reporter who covers a variety of events, Todd shares his tips for building relationships over time and why he encourages you to talk to the reporters from USAE. How many skeletons does he expose in this conversation? And did Cecilia really dance with a hooker? There's only one way to find out . . . Do you have a fond memory of USAE News? Share a comment!
Episode 281: We rely on Chief Staff Executives (CSEs) to lead the organization in partnership with the Board of Directors. As exciting, challenging, and fulfilling this job can be, it is also a stressful and lonely job too. Working in isolation can lead to depression, additional stress, sleep disruption, and even thoughts of self harm. In this episode, two CSEs, Adam Levy, CAE, of the American Cleft-Palate Association, and Silvia Quevedo, CAE, of Lamaze International, share the results of a study done among CSEs about sustaining their health on all levels. This important conversation needs to continue and with the leadership of the study authors: Adam, Silvia, Lindsay Currey, CAE, and Tara Puckey, CAE, our community can look forward to increasing support for all CSEs. If you want to be a CSE or you already have or had the job, you'll find this honest conversation will get you thinking. How do you stay healthy as a staff leader? Share a comment!
Episode 280: If you work in associations, you know that things need to change. There's too much "that's the way it is" and not enough "what if?" Continuing our trend of first-time guests, I'm pleased to share this episode featuring Juan Sanchez, CIO, Inteleos, and our conversation about Associations & Collaborative Abundance. He is a big thinker and pushes the boundaries on what we do and why we do it. We talk about free radical participation, value fluid monetization, co-creation infrastructure, and of course, dynamic governance models, because how can you talk about associations without talking about governance? Expand your mind with these not crazy ideas! Do you think your association creates scarcity? Share a comment!
Episode 279: We close out Ethics Awareness Month with our second episode featuring a fellow member of the ASAE Ethics Committee. Richard Shermanski, Esq. is an expert in ethics law and programs and he writes extensively on this topic. In this episode, we discuss Association Ethical Complaint Procedures and the many considerations that go into creating, managing, and implementing these programs. Richard talks about "the ripeness of complaints," external and internal issues related to ethics complaints, and why we need to be transparent about how the programs are handled. There is so much in this episode a summary cannot do it justice -- it's worth your time to listen or watch. What is on your mind about ethical complaint procedures? Share a comment!
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