EPISODE · Jul 28, 2020 · 53 MIN
The Flawless Framework to Transform a Nonprofit's Board of Directors with Sean Kosofsky
from Grant Writing & Funding · host Holly Rustick
If you are a nonprofit leader, freelance grant writer, or nonprofit consultant then you know that the role and efficiency of a healthy board of directors is vital for nonprofit health!That’s why I brought Sean Kosofsky from Nonprofit Fixer on the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to share with you how to improve a nonprofit’s board of directors.If you resonate with not knowing how to ask your board to contribute financially, what their expectations are of showing up, or how they can be the most effective, then this episode is for you!Also, we talk about how freelance grant writers and nonprofit consultants can add a board of director training to their services and how this can help nonprofits get MORE funding.This is a must-listen!About Sean KosofskySean Kosofsky is the NonProfit Fixer! He has worked in nonprofits for more than 27 years, including as executive director for five organizations. He has worked in policy, communications, grassroots advocacy, direct service, development, management and served on numerous boards. He has raised millions of dollars for causes, candidates, and campaigns. His work has appeared in news stories around the world, and he has offered webinars or blog posts through AFP, Candid, Idealware, Bloomerang, Wild Apricot, and Pamela Grow’s Motivate Mondays.He has worked on a wide range of issues including LGBTQ equality, reproductive justice, voting access, bullying prevention, climate change, and more. He offers coaching, consulting, training and free tools at his website Nonprofitfixer.com.In today’s episode, we discuss the following:How to help recruit, retain, and grow a board of directorsHow a freelancer/consultant can conduct board of directors training for nonprofits as a side income or main incomeSean’s colorful story on why he became involved with nonprofitsHow you can use your passion to do good in the worldHow Sean moved to a new city and started a freelance nonprofit consultancyHow to leverage your relationships in your geographic area to get new leadsWhat freelancers need to focus on that will lead to a full-time hustle jobThe huge space available for nonprofit consultantsHow to test your services to see which ones will sell the mostThe key elements in why a board of directors is inefficient and how to fix it80% of what You do – Recruit, Retain, Remove board membersThe 3 M’s: Members, Meetings, and MoneyThe Board Agreement: How to have a board of directors actually commit to bringing in funding every single yearThe Fundamental Change to Uplevel a Nonprofit: Flipping the Mindset of Board MembersLinks Mentioned From the Episode:How to Build a Rockstar Board Master Course: Click hereFind out more about Sean, get a free consultation, or see FREE resources at: nonprofitfixer.comWant more training from Sean on nonprofit board hacks?Click here to get “Build a Rockstar Board” and build a board that raises money, does their job, and builds power!Imagine having a sophisticated board that is the envy of every other nonprofit.OTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.
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If you are a nonprofit leader, freelance grant writer, or nonprofit consultant then you know that the role and efficiency of a healthy board of directors is vital for nonprofit health!That’s why I brought Sean Kosofsky from Nonprofit Fixer on the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to share with you how to improve a nonprofit’s board of directors.If you resonate with not knowing how to ask your board to contribute financially, what their expectations are of showing up, or how they can be the most effective, then this episode is for you!Also, we talk about how freelance grant writers and nonprofit consultants can add a board of director training to their services and how this can help nonprofits get MORE funding.This is a must-listen!About Sean KosofskySean Kosofsky is the NonProfit Fixer! He has worked in nonprofits for more than 27 years, including as executive director for five organizations. He has worked in policy, communications, grassroots advocacy, direct service, development, management and served on numerous boards. He has raised millions of dollars for causes, candidates, and campaigns. His work has appeared in news stories around the world, and he has offered webinars or blog posts through AFP, Candid, Idealware, Bloomerang, Wild Apricot, and Pamela Grow’s Motivate Mondays.He has worked on a wide range of issues including LGBTQ equality, reproductive justice, voting access, bullying prevention, climate change, and more. He offers coaching, consulting, training and free tools at his website Nonprofitfixer.com.In today’s episode, we discuss the following:How to help recruit, retain, and grow a board of directorsHow a freelancer/consultant can conduct board of directors training for nonprofits as a side income or main incomeSean’s colorful story on why he became involved with nonprofitsHow you can use your passion to do good in the worldHow Sean moved to a new city and started a freelance nonprofit consultancyHow to leverage your relationships in your geographic area to get new leadsWhat freelancers need to focus on that will lead to a full-time hustle jobThe huge space available for nonprofit consultantsHow to test your services to see which ones will sell the mostThe key elements in why a board of directors is inefficient and how to fix it80% of what You do – Recruit, Retain, Remove board membersThe 3 M’s: Members, Meetings, and MoneyThe Board Agreement: How to have a board of directors actually commit to bringing in funding every single yearThe Fundamental Change to Uplevel a Nonprofit: Flipping the Mindset of Board MembersLinks Mentioned From the Episode:How to Build a Rockstar Board Master Course: Click hereFind out more about Sean, get a free consultation, or see FREE resources at: nonprofitfixer.comWant more training from Sean on nonprofit board hacks?Click here to get “Build a Rockstar Board” and build a board that raises money, does their job, and builds power!Imagine having a sophisticated board that is the envy of every other nonprofit.OTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorship RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.
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