27. United Way of Central Ohio CEO Lisa Courtice

The United Way's traditional workplace model isn't the lucrative source of funds it once was, as employees look elsewhere to do their giving in a crowded philanthropic environment. That puts Lisa Courtice, CEO of the United Way of Central Ohio, in a tough spot: She must lead the organization's Columbus office as it identifies new ways to raise money and continue serving the community. Three years in, the progress its made toward that transformation is one of her proudest accomplishments. "We are in a changing philanthropic landscape," Courtice said during a recent taping of our Women of Influence podcast. "I am proud that we have made some bold changes."Those changes include an increased focus on corporate and government grants, a pitch that emphasizes the organization's capabilities to leverage donations for greater community impact and an overall overall shift toward becoming "more nimble and lean." Check out our full interview with Courtice to hear more about how she's overseeing that transition, what she's learned during her lifelong career in the nonprofit sector and more.Mentioned in this episode:Let Crate Media help uncover your company's story and amplify your messaging with a branded podcast. Get a free one-hour casting session at crate.media/cbf