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Behind the Unicorn

by Emily Davis Consulting

I am pulling back the curtain on not-for-profit businesses, sharing the real stories and advice around running nonprofit businesses. I've been a part of the nonprofit sector since childhood and a consultant for nearly 20 years. I've learned a lot about how not to run not-for-profit businesses and am ready to share my raw experiences and guidance. I invite guests on the podcast to share their insights and perspectives. Our conversations are authentic, fun, and brutally honest. Join me to go behind the unicorn magic of nonprofits to better understand them, work for them, support them, and engage most effectively. emilydavisconsulting.substack.com

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Episodes

  1. Strategic Planning Part 4: Document & Implementation

    In this final episode of the nonprofit strategic planning series, hear about the elements included in a final strategic planning document and implementation strategies. From dashboards to sample policies to board champions, hear from me about what you should expect from the nonprofit strategic...

  2. Nonprofit Strategic Planning Part 3: Retreat Facilitation

    Confessions of a Consultant: Strategic Planning BoardSource Nonprofit Strategic Planning EDC Strategic Planning This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emilydavisconsulting.substack.com

  3. Nonprofit Strategic Planning Part 2: Discovery Phase

    Confessions of a Consultant: Strategic Planning BoardSource Nonprofit Strategic Planning EDC Strategic Planning This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emilydavisconsulting.substack.com

  4. Nonprofit Strategic Planning Part 1: Overview, Proposal & Contracting

    Confessions of a Consultant: Strategic Planning BoardSource Nonprofit Strategic Planning EDC Strategic Planning This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emilydavisconsulting.substack.com

  5. Episode 5: So You Want to be a Nonprofit Consultant...

    Pick Emily's Brain So You Want to be a Consultant Fundraising and the Next Generation Diana Smith - my first exec coach Marci Whitman, Boomerang Marketing David Secondo - my second executive coach SlideRabbit - the people who designed my PPT theme and template The Presentation Guild This is a...

  6. Episode 4: Nonprofit Founders

    Links mentioned in the show: Podcasting by Amanda Mayo A Founder's Time to Leave Chief Executive and Board Chair cannot be the same person Assessment of Chief Executive, BoardSource Three Stages in a Board's Lifecycle, BoardSource Staffing Considerations for Nonprofits, Emily Davis Consulting…

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  7. How to Work with Nonprofit Consultants

    Links from or related to this episode: Not-For-Profits are Businesses, Not Lemonade Stands How Starting a Nonprofit is Like Starting a Restaurant Three Questions Before You Start a Nonprofit Nonprofit Startup Info This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers…

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  8. Episode 2: Nonprofit Start Ups

    What people don’t tell you about starting a nonprofit is that it’s way harder than starting a for-profit business. I talk about a few key things you’ll need to know before starting a nonprofit, alternatives to nonprofit creation, and planning to leave from the beginning. Check out some of my blog...

  9. The First Podcast!

    Welcome to Behind the Unicorn podcast! This is the first episode where I start to introduce myself as the host and the podcast itself. The purpose of the podcast is to pull back the curtain on nonprofit businesses to have raw and real conversations about nonprofits. I'll share my experiences…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I am pulling back the curtain on not-for-profit businesses, sharing the real stories and advice around running nonprofit businesses. I've been a part of the nonprofit sector since childhood and a consultant for nearly 20 years. I've learned a lot about how not to run not-for-profit businesses and am ready to share my raw experiences and guidance. I invite guests on the podcast to share their insights and perspectives. Our conversations are authentic, fun, and brutally honest. Join me to go behind the unicorn magic of nonprofits to better understand them, work for them, support them, and engage most effectively.

emilydavisconsulting.substack.com

HOSTED BY

Emily Davis Consulting

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Behind the Unicorn have?

Behind the Unicorn currently has 9 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Behind the Unicorn about?

I am pulling back the curtain on not-for-profit businesses, sharing the real stories and advice around running nonprofit businesses. I've been a part of the nonprofit sector since childhood and a consultant for nearly 20 years. I've learned a lot about how not to run not-for-profit businesses and...

How often does Behind the Unicorn release new episodes?

Behind the Unicorn has 9 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Behind the Unicorn?

Behind the Unicorn is created and hosted by Emily Davis Consulting.
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