The Practice of Nonprofit Leadership

May 15 2024 5
The Practice of Nonprofit Leadership Podcast artwork

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.  

RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Should You Hire Your Spouse To Fill An Open Position At Your Nonprofit?

May 15 2024 31 mins  
A recent survey states that a large number of nonprofits have open positions that they cannot fill with qualified candidates. As the Executive Director, could the answer be to recruit your spouse to fill one of those open positions? What might be the pros and cons, when considering this possibility? Listen in, as Tim and Nathan dive into this interesting possibility.Support the Sho

5 Areas Nonprofit Executive Directors Can and Should Control As Part Of Their Leadership

May 08 2024 25 mins  
Many things in our organization and world feel like they are out of our control. As much as we try, control is not something we can often exercise. But when it comes to our leadership as nonprofit executive directors, there are a few things we can and should exercise control.These areas are:- My Attitude- My Skillset- My Priorities- My Influencers- My WorkFocusing on controlling th

Is Your Nonprofit Organization Capital Campaign Ready? Four Simple Questions To Ask Yourself.

May 01 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, we dive into four simple questions you can ask yourself to determine if your organization is ready to consider a capital campaign.Project: Do I have a project that aligns with the reasons people donate: to save or transform lives? We touch on common project types, including new construction, renovations, and expensive equipment purchases.Donors: Do I have the right

Mastering Financial Management in Nonprofits: The Critical Role of Professional Expertise

Apr 24 2024 24 mins  
As a small to medium nonprofit with a small budget, it seems like a good call to try to do things yourself or with the help of volunteers. But are there areas where it actually makes more sense and provides even better value, to hire a professional? We would say most definitely.One of those areas is nonprofit finances. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss some places wher

Embracing AI to Revolutionize Nonprofit Fundraising with Nathan Ruby

Apr 17 2024 17 mins  
Ever find yourself intrigued by the potential of artificial intelligence to transform the way we connect with donors and enhance our fundraising efforts? In this episode, Nathan discusses three ways that AI can help improve fundraising efforts:Automate Everyday Tasks: AI is all about simplifying tasks, not complicating them. For instance, using the voice assistant on your phone (li

First Impressions - A Key to Nonprofit Impact

Mar 20 2024 28 mins  
Whether it’s in person, on line, or someone driving into your parking lot. People make a decision about you and your organization in mere seconds. If they have a negative impression of you or the organization it is incredibly difficult to change their mind later. First impressions matter. In today's episode, Nathan discussed the importance of making a good first impression th

Maximizing Your Nonprofit's Digital Donation Strategy: Secrets to Enhancing Online Fundraising

Mar 13 2024 28 mins  
On this episode, Tim and Nathan chat about the best ways small nonprofits can leverage online giving. Some of the tips that they share are:- How to make your donation button impossible to miss and super easy to use. - The importance of a seamless, secure payment process. - Why it's crucial to ensure your donation page is mobile-friendly. - How to identify and reach your audienc

5 Key Actions To Take For Effective Leadership

Mar 06 2024 20 mins  
Effective leaders aren't always perfect leaders. What often makes them effective is that they take action consistently and with commitment. No matter whether your organization is big or small, consistent action is the key.On today's episode, Tim identifies 5 key actions that every nonprofit executive director should be taking that results in effective and impactful leadersh

Elevate Your Nonprofit's Appeal with High-Impact Direct Mail

Feb 28 2024 30 mins  
"Nobody likes direct mail anymore….sending a direct mail appeal just isn’t going to work."But according to a 2021 study by the Print and Mail Communications Association direct mail has an impressive open rate of 42.2%. Direct mail is still a valuable tool in your tool box for fundraising.Today we are going to go over a simple template on how you can write an effective

4 Key Ingredients To Successfully Fundraise For Your Nonprofit.

Feb 21 2024 27 mins  
Fundraising and making Chili are a lot alike. There is no one way to make chili or to fundraise. But in both cases, having the right ingredients to get started is very important. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share four key ingredients every nonprofit needs before they can maximize their fundraising. And they explore how to get those ingredients into your own fundraising e