Inspired Nonprofit Leadership

Mar 05 2025 302 ep. 29 mins 79
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This podcast is a place for nonprofit leaders to gain insights, tips, inspiration, and encouragement to unleash their potential.

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302: Addressing Toxicity in Nonprofit Culture with Holly Rustick

Mar 05 2025 37 mins  
Join Sarah Olivieri in another insightful episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership where she speaks with Holly Rustick, a world-renowned grant writing and business coach. They dive into the challenges and opportunities faced by nonprofit leaders, including the importance of mindset, the complexities of grant writing, and the necessity of preparation and self-c

301: Rethink Your Org Chart! with Sarah Olivieri

Mar 04 2025 13 mins  
Join nonprofit leadership expert Sarah Olivieri in this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership as she challenges the traditional hierarchical organizational chart model. Sarah explores the origins of the org chart, its limitations in fostering innovation and treating people well, and introduces a new model focused on managing outcomes rather than people. She

300: Leading for Innovation with Brandon Dean Johnson

Feb 26 2025 32 mins  
We are excited to celebrate our 300th episode of the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership with special guest Brandon Dean Johnson, CEO of Create Now, an LA-based nonprofit focused on empowering underserved youth through arts education. Brandon shares his journey from being unhoused to leading a successful nonprofit, drawing from his background in graphic design and f

299: 3 Tips for Developing Your Staff with Sarah Olivieri

Feb 25 2025 13 mins  
In this episode Sarah Olivieri shares her three top tips for developing your staff at your organization, covering both heads vs. hands roles and the importance of understanding key functions. She also delves into opening up the advancement process and moving toward a model of distributed leadership. Whether you're part of a nonprofit or for-profit organization

298: How To Be Prepared For A Disaster With Patrick Hardy

Feb 19 2025 35 mins  
This episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership features disaster expert Patrick Hardy. Learn about Patrick's unique approach to disaster preparedness for non-profit organizations, focusing on the 'five pockets' strategy to ensure continuous operations during any crisis. Discover Patrick's incredible journey of breaking a world record for the longest CPR marathon and gain practical t

297: Transform Your Board: Overcoming Dysfunction and Creating Harmony with Sarah Olivieri

Feb 17 2025 15 mins  
Join host and nonprofit leadership expert Sarah Olivieri on Inspired Nonprofit Leadership as she dives into the critical topic of overcoming board dysfunction. In this episode, Sarah shares three essential tips for refining board structures, emphasizing the transition from a governance to an oversight model. She also discusses the importance of continuous lear

296: Why Nonprofit Arts Organizations Must Focus on Impact with with Alan Harrison

Feb 12 2025 37 mins  
In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, Sarah Olivieri welcomes Alan Harrison, a seasoned nonprofit arts professional and author, to discuss the critical need for nonprofit arts organizations to focus on creating measurable impact in their communities. Alan emphasizes that arts organizations must go beyond just producing art and work towards making a

295: Making Smart Choices with Simple Numbers: Essential Data Tips for Nonprofit Leaders

Feb 10 2025 9 mins  
Join host Sarah Olivieri in this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, where she shares invaluable strategies on how to start making smart choices using simple data. Discover the importance of tracking key metrics weekly without depending on complex dashboards or automation. Learn how to balance outcome and execution goals, identify critical data points, a

294: Harnessing Humor and Leadership with Rachel Burr

Feb 05 2025 34 mins  
In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, host Sarah Olivieri welcomes executive coach and leadership consultant Rachel Burr. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, coaching, and organizational development, Rachel shares invaluable insights into effective communication, the power of humor, and overcoming imposter syndrome. They discuss the importance of authenticit

293: "How can we approve such a big expense in a tight budget year?" with Sarah Olivieri

Feb 03 2025 5 mins  
Join Sarah Olivieri in this insightful episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, where she answers a pressing question from a board member: "How can we justify approving a big expense during a tight budget year?" Sarah discusses different categories of expenses and offers practical advice on focusing on revenue-generating expenses even in challenging financial