Nonprofit Vision With Gregory Nielsen

Nonprofit Vision with Gregory Nielsen presents informative and entertaining conversations spotlighting critical issues in nonprofit leadership and the visionaries who are addressing them. www.nielsenconsults.com

Episode 155: Dr. Karen Boyd: What nonprofit professionals need to know about AI

Dr. Karen Boyd is an economist and director of research for the San Diego Regional Policy and Innovation Center (PIC).  Dr. Boyd joins Greg for a discussion about the intersection of AI and philanthropy, fundraising, and nonprofits.

11-01
24:32

Episode 154: Lisa Dietlin: Challenges and Opportunities for Nonprofits

As an internationally recognized philanthropy expert, Lisa Dietlin knows a thing or two about making the world a better place. But she also knows that real transformational change starts from within - in organizations and individuals. Lisa joins Greg to discuss opportunities and challenges for the nonprofit sector.

09-27
20:15

Episode 153: Erin McAleer: Mobilizing Individuals and Partners for Impact

Food is a basic human right, yet the latest data shows 1 in 6 households and 1 in 5 households with children are currently facing food insecurity in Massachusetts. Erin McAleer has seen how the collective effort of individuals, businesses and community partners helps to create long-term, systemic change. Erin joins Greg to discuss how nonprofit organizations can mobilize individuals with lived experience and partners to scale impact.

09-16
22:48

Episode 152: Jenny Mitchell: Reframing Your Relationship With Self Doubt

Leaders at all levels struggle with self doubt. Jenny Mitchell joins the podcast to discuss 3 tips for reframing your relationship with self-doubt in the pursuit of success.

06-19
22:08

Episode 151: Scott Curran: Social Enterprise and the Social Sector

Today's landscape includes nonprofits acting like for profits and for profits acting like nonprofits, all working to advance important missions. Scott Curran is a social impact and legal advisor to the biggest global social impact organizations and initiatives in the world including the Clinton Foundation, UN Foundation, Starbucks Foundation, and many more. Scott joins Greg to discuss this ever evolving landscape.

06-03
27:50

Episode 150: Jane Pfeiffer: Donor Perceptions

Jane Pfeiffer joins the podcast to share the results of a recent study of donor perceptions -- why people give, why people don't give, and how you can better communicate with supporters.

04-23
21:53

Episode 149: Brian Quail: Guidance for New Nonprofit CEOs

Whether you are a new nonprofit CEO or simply new to your organization, leaders face many questions and challenges when they join an organization. Brian Quail, author of The Ultimate Guide for New Nonprofit CEOs, joins the podcast to share how his 5 frameworks can set leaders up for success.

04-02
34:09

Episode 148: TD Smyers: Board Chair-CEO Relationship

One of the most pivotal relationships in any nonprofit is between the CEO and Board Chair. TD Smyers joins the podcast for a lively and interactive conversation about the importance of this relationship, ways to foster a stronger partnership, and how to pivot when things go awry.

03-19
25:01

Episode 147: Peter Heller: Nonprofit Self Esteem

How do the leaders and team members of your nonprofit view the organization? Is it from a mindset of abundance or deficit? Peter Heller joins the podcast for an engaging conversation about nonprofit self esteem and the many ways in which it can impact our accomplishments and challenges.

03-05
20:08

Episode 146: Carmen Randolph: Women's Foundation of the South

Carmen Randolph is the Founding President and CEO of Women's Foundation of the South (WFS). WFS raises money and invests it in nonprofits and businesses across 13 states as the only permanent foundation dedicated to centering and investing in the collective health, wealth, and power of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian womxn and girls across the entire American South. Don't miss this fascinating conversation!

02-20
31:13

Episode 145: Janeal Ford: Impact Unleashed

Nonprofit impact comes in many forms, from quantifiable data to anecdotal stories. Both are critical for nonprofits to harness and articulate. Janeal Ford joins the podcast to discuss how you can start or refine impact measurement in your nonprofit and the vital linkage between impact measurement and fundraising.

02-06
19:47

Episode 144: Amy McIsaac: Philanthropy, Strengthening Democracy, and Civic Language

Amy McIsaac of Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) joins the podcast to kick off 2024 with a fascinating conversation on philanthropic efforts to strengthen democracy, including PACE’s Civic Language Perceptions Project.

01-26
24:06

Episode 143: Kasey Maier: Between The Sheets of Nonprofit Fundraising

Fundraising for your nonprofit mission is part art and part science, and balancing the two can often be challenging. Kasey Maier joins the podcast to share practical insights and stories from her career that will leave you better prepared to elevate fundraising for your nonprofit.

12-20
26:29

Episode 142: Mohan Sivaloganathan: Opening Doors for the Next Generation of Leaders of Color

Mohan Sivaloganathan has seen the challenge of opening doors for the next generation of leaders of color firsthand over the course of 20 years, most recently leading a national movement of young leaders as the CEO of Our Turn, which mobilizes, amplifies, and elevates the voices of students in the fight for education equity. He joins the podcast to discuss how to create an organizational culture that embraces the stories, identities, and unique gifts of young leaders of color.

12-04
22:42

Episode 141: Beth Napleton: Strengths-Based Assessment

Understanding your strengths as a leader as well as those of your team can be a powerful tool for enhancing performance. Beth Napleton joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of strengths-based assessment for leaders and teams.

11-14
17:13

Episode 140: Sal Alaimo: Evaluation Capacity Building

How equipped is your nonprofit to evaluate its programs and services? Sal Alaimo is an Associate Professor at Grand Valley State University, where he has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in philanthropy and nonprofit administration. He recently returned from the Czech Republic, where he conducted research exploring the capacity of Czech nonprofit social services organizations to have their services evaluated. Greg and Sal discuss the fascinating findings of this research and its parallels for U.S. nonprofits.

11-03
26:25

Episode 139: Nisha Anand: Radical Act of Choosing Common Ground

Nisha Anand is the CEO of Dream.Org, a nonprofit organization that brings people together across racial, social and partisan lines to solve our toughest problems. Nisha and Greg discuss the radical act of choosing common ground, sharing approaches for nonprofit leaders to find areas of agreement to advance meaningful solutions.

09-12
23:17

Episode 138: Darian Rodriguez Heyman: A Fresh Look at Board Fundraising

Darian Rodriguez Heyman is the former Executive Director of the Craigslist Foundation and an accomplished social impact consultant, philanthropic advisor, and best-selling author. Greg and Darian discuss the importance of engaging nonprofit boards in fundraising with actionable steps for Boards to set clear expectations, receive and provide support, and build a culture of accountability.

08-30
29:10

Episode 137: Matt Stokes: Career Journeys of a Nonprofit Fundraiser

Fundraising and development professionals bring vital talent and resources for nonprofit organizations. Matt Stokes joins the podcast to share his reflections on the career journey of a development professional. Matt shares his recollections of entering the nonprofit sector and fundraising, what it might be like now for professionals transitioning into fundraising, as well as tips and advice for successful career growth in fundraising.

07-28
20:40

Episode 136: Jenni Getzy: Enhancing Email Marketing for Nonprofits

Telling your story tho those who believe in your mission is critical for nonprofits. While we all get flooded with emails, what are some best practices for getting your emails noticed?Jenni Getzy of Nonprofit Jenni joins the podcast to share best practices for email marketing excellence. Lots of fantastic tips and insights in this episode!

07-11
26:22

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