I 501(c) You - The Podcast for NonProfit Board Members

Capital campaigns can be transformational for nonprofits, but success requires much more than setting a fundraising goal. Karen Zelden, founder of Big Bold Fundraising, joins us to discuss how nonprofits can determine whether they are ready for a campaign, clarify the “why,” engage the board, navigate the quiet phase, define roles and responsibilities, and avoid common mistakes that can derail a campaign. Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Karen Zelden, Founder of Big Bold Fundraising (02:30) What is a capital campaign and when should a nonprofit start one? (03:30) How does an organization know it's ready for a capital campaign? (08:30) Case for Support (12:10) When should the board get involved in the capital campaign? (14:10) What is a ‘quiet phase?’ (19:30) Board’s role throughout the campaign (27:30) Who is the lead person on a capital campaign? (30:25) Biggest mistakes (37:30) What is Big Bold Fundraising? Join us every other week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

What makes a nonprofit board truly effective? In this episode of I 501(c) You, Michael Corley talks with nonprofit consultant Alyce Lee Stansbury about board engagement, effective meetings, fundraising responsibilities, and the importance of keeping boards focused on governance instead of operations. Alyce Lee also shares why strong boards need clear expectations, passionate members, better meeting structure, and a defined role in building donor relationships. Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Alyce Lee Stansbury, Stansbury Consulting (02:30) How to keep board members engaged (05:10) Why do board’s trend toward report out rather than have strategic conversation? (06:40) How does a board chair encourage engagement? (09:50) What makes an effective board member? (14:50) Board members responsibility in fundraising (23:40) Relationship between board, Executive Director, and head fundraiser (27:20) Development committee (29:30) Sharing donor information with the board (32:10) What are the biggest challenges in the nonprofit sector? (37:35) Recapping with Read Join us every other week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

Storytelling is not just about producing content. It is about helping people understand your mission, care about your work and become part of your story. Peter Murphy Lewis, board chair of the Miami County Community Foundation and a fractional chief marketing officer, joins the podcast to discuss how nonprofits can use storytelling and digital marketing to expand their reach. He shares how his foundation built a stronger digital presence, engaged board members in amplifying its content and hired an executive director to provide the organization with the attention it needed. Peter also explains why nonprofits should begin with a clear objective before choosing a story, messenger or distribution platform, and how tools such as video, social media and Google Ad Grants can help organizations connect with new supporters. Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Peter Murphy Lewis, Board Chair, Miami County Community Foundation (04:15) Why hire an Executive Director? (05:20) How do you approach the role of board chair? (06:30) Why is digital presence important for your organization? (08:20) How should an organization approach digital marketing? (10:55) What is Google Grant? (12:35) Why is storytelling important for nonprofit organizations? (18:10) Anytime a nonprofit should NOT be involved in storytelling? (19:00) Biggest surprise as board chair (20:45) What is a fractional CMO? (24:20) Recapping with Read Join us every other week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

Megan Howell, founder and executive director of Second Heart Homes, has helped permanently house 86 men and women living with mental illness and grow an organization that has raised more than $9.5 million without government funding. In this episode, Megan shares what she has learned about nonprofit governance, building the right board, working with a board chair, choosing board members who will challenge you, and making the transition from founder to leader. A practical conversation for nonprofit founders, executive directors, board chairs, and board members who want to build stronger, more sustainable organizations. Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Megan Howell, Founder and Executive Director of Second Heart Homes (05:20) Why is it called Second Heart Homes? (06:35) What were your aspirations in the beginning? (09:40) How did you approach governance? (11:40) What makes a good board member? (15:20) How do you approach your board chair relationship? (18:30) How often do you talk with board members? (24:45) What do you wish you knew when you were starting? (28:00) Recapping with Read Join us every other week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

Bad board meetings do more than waste time. They can disengage strong board members and keep the board focused on administrative details instead of strategy. In this episode, nonprofit consultant Michael Corley shares five practical ways to run more effective and efficient board meetings. He explains how to use a consent agenda, why the board chair should speak last, how a parking lot keeps discussions on track, why meetings must start and end on time, and how executive sessions can become a normal part of the agenda. These are simple changes your board can begin using at its next meeting. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction to a video-first episode! (01:40) Strategy #1 (02:33) Strategy #2 (03:33) Strategy #3 (04:33) Strategy #4 (05:28) Strategy #5 Join us every other week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast