Social Good Instigators Podcast
by Kirsten Bullock
Looking for inspiration and encouragement geared towards leaders of social good organizations? Join your host Kirsten Bullock on the Social Good Instigators Podcast to hear about what's working. You'll be learning from other leaders who will provide helpful tips related to social entrepreneurship, growing successful organizations and more. Leaders will be sharing about ways they helped their organizations excel (as well as things that didn't work out so well). Formerly known as the Nonprofit Leaders Network Podcast.
Episodes
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SGI64: Communication is the Cure with Lynn O'Connor Vos
Communication is at the heart of work in the nonprofit sector. Whether in our relationships with donors, sponsors, staff, or those we serve, clear communication, with information the recipient sees as useful is essential. In this episode, Lynn O'Connor Vos, the new CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy...
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SGI63: Investing in Your Organization's Future with Travis Laws
We're told to do more with less, but sometimes, it pays to invest in the infrastructure of our organizations. On this episode, Travis Laws, President and chief Executive of WIN Warehouse, based in St. Louis Missouri, will be sharing with us about the value of investing in your organization and…
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SGI62: Nonprofit Leadership Challenges – and Opportunities with Marc A. Pitman
What do you think about leadership in the nonprofit sector? In this episode, we'll be talking with Marc A. Pitman about a report he just commissioned called 'The Wake-Up Call.' He'll share a few of the highlights from the report, information about benefits and risks for different styles of...
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SGI61: A New Way of Giving with Sharna Goldseker
Do you ever wonder what the next generation is interested in and how they choose to be involved with, and give to, different charities? Listen in as Sharna Goldseker, co-author of How Next Gen Donors are Revolutionizing Giving shares some insights into this topic – and about her personal giving...
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SGI60: Accelerating Your Fundraising with Sandy Rees
If you're running a small and growing nonprofit, this show is definitely for you. Sandy Rees will be sharing all sorts of tips and ideas about fundraising, time management, and communicating clearly with your core audiences. She also mentions in the interview a free upcoming webinar where she'll…
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SGI59: Starting Smart with Tim Scott
Sometimes an idea starts small and grows into something much, much bigger. That was the case for Tim and Agata Scott and Mitscoots Outfitters. What started with manufacturing socks to sell – and give away – is now an outfitter company that employs transitioning homeless, manufactures a full line…
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SGI58: Successful Social StartUps with Kathleen Kelly Janus
Have you ever wondered what successful social enterprises do differently? On this call, Kathleen Kelly Janus shares about many aspects of social entrepreneurship. These findings are a result of hundreds of conversations Kathleen had with social entrepreneurs over the last few years. In the...
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SGI57: A New Era for Nonprofits with Wayne Elsey
The nonprofit sector is going through some pretty significant shifts right now. These include a focus on sustainability, measuring impact, and developing more strong leaders. In this episode, Wayne Elsey shares about these, as well as suggestions for managing critics and leading a full (but not…
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SGI56: Overcoming Biases, Embracing Diversity, and Building Strong Businesses and Nonprofits with Tamar Kedar Harris
Starting a nonprofit or entrepreneurial endeavor requires people, commitment, ideas, and possibly a little bit of luck. Tamar Kedar Harris, from NGT3 based in Nazareth, Israel, shares about her experiences working with startups in a tech incubator with a social mission. We talk about some of the...
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SGI55: Program Impact, Relationships and Trust with Caleb Belanger
It can be extremely difficult to start a new venture that is successful, and much more so when it's in a different culture. In this episode, Caleb Belanger, with New Leaf Development, shares about how they have built trusting relationships that have already, in a pilot test, resulted in 11 new…
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SGI54: Sharing About What You Do with Adam Walker
Sharing about what we do is at the core of every endeavor. That's even more true for the nonprofit and social entrepreneurial space. In this episode, Adam Walker shares tips for sharing about what you do, as well as some things to think about as you develop your online presence. He's recently...
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SGI53: Consistent Growth and Changing Careers with Diane Nelson
Changing careers can be difficult for anyone. When you're a corporate, number-focused person transitioning to the nonprofit world it can probably go either way. For Diane Nelson and for VIPS, where she serves as executive director, it's been a perfect match. In this episode Diane shares a bit…
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SGI52: Recruiting Board Members with Nathan Webster
For a nonprofit, having a high performing board is essential. Unfortunately, many nonprofits struggle with this issue. In this episode. Nathan Webster with Dream Big Community Center in Vancouver Washington shares about a board challenge, what he learned from it, and how he's approaching board...
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SGI51: The New Economy with Godelieve Spaas
You may have noticed a shift that is happening among businesses and the nonprofit / NGO sector. Individuals, companies and organizations are becoming much more cognizant of their impact on the world. Our guest today, Godelieve Spaas, will be sharing some insights into this shift that she gained...
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SGI50: Managing Change in an Unpredictable Environment with Jason Steinberg
Most of us work in environments that are in constant flux. It's a sign of our times right? In this episode, Jason Steinberg shares some stories – and advice – from the unpredictable environment of a refugee camp. The key points covered in this podcast discussion are: • Tactics may change, but the...
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SGI49: Creative Problem Solving (or Design Thinking) With Randy 'Salz' Salzman
Have you ever felt that your organization could achieve better results if they just faced problems differently? If so, this interview is for you. Randy Salzman shares some background about thinking through and addressing problems more comprehensively, or design thinking, and how to help your...
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SGI48: Creating an Environment That Encourages Risk Taking With Dominique Callimanopulos
Travel sometimes sounds really glamorous, but the behind the scenes work can be crazy. In this interview, you'll hear from Dominique Callimanopulos who is giving back through her travel business. She'll be sharing about creating an environment that encourages risk taking and how building a…
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SGI47: Impact, Community and Tech Partnerships with Scott Reichenbach
In this interview with Scott Reichenbach, we explore ways Cure Clubfoot has learned to extend their reach through various partnerships – with local professionals and affiliates as well as a partnership with RemitRadar, a payment processing company. While not a primary focus of the call, one…
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SGI46: Partnerships that Bring Lasting Impact with Stacie Freeman
Partnerships are best developed when two (or more) people or entities realize they can make a bigger impact by working together. This partnership, between Bethel University and Bright Light Volunteers is one of those. Stacie Freeman, shares her perspective on what's gone well, as well as a couple...
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NLN45: Leadership Transitions as an Opportunity with Jennifer Aronson
Jennifer Aronson explores key issues from the Boston Foundation's recently published report, "Opportunity in Change." Key points include: • Leadership Changes are Happening Across Generations • Transition Times Can Be an Opportunity to Make Structural Changes • The Importance of Avoiding the...
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NLN44: Creating an Environment for Controlled Growth & Happy, Committed Staff with Nick Arquette
In this podcast, we are talking with Nick Arquette, Founder and Executive Director of Walk With Sally. We discuss topics relating to integrating your mission into a fundraising event, how to grow your board and staff at the right pace for your organization, how to recruit and keep a strong core...
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NLN43: Formalizing A Foundation – Finding Focus & Building A Strategy with Sherrie Deans
In our podcast discussion this week, we are chatting with Sherrie Deans, Executive Director of the NBPA Foundation, the charitable arm of the NBPA – the Union for the nearly 450 current professional basketball players in the NBA. We discuss topics relating to her challenges as the first executive...
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NLN42: Small Steps Add Up to a Big Impact with Lauralee Lindholm
Welcome to Episode 42 of the Nonprofit Leaders Network podcast series. Our guest is Lauralee Lindholm who, along with her husband, have been involved with rural community development in Ethiopia for over 28 years. In this podcast interview, we discuss topics relating to starting small, letting…
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NLN41: Leading – and Managing – a Board Through Change with Susan Warshaw
In our podcast this week with Susan Warshaw, Executive Director of Grades of Green, we discuss the importance of preparation for a smooth leadership transisiton, not rushing into making changes, making the most of a failure, keeping donor goals realistic, and important traits of nonprofit…
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NLN40: Leveraging Partnerships to Create Successful Programs with John Marshall
Welcome to Episode 40 of the Nonprofit Leaders Network podcast series. Our guest today is John Marshall, President and Chairman of the Board of the Johnny Mercer Foundation. Our conversation includes topics relating to a shift in focus, overcoming pushback to change, the evolution and development...
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NLN39: Equipping and Empowering Board Members and Community Leaders to Make a Difference with Megha Desai
Welcome to Episode 39 of the Nonprofit Leaders Network podcast with our guest Megha Desai who is the Director of the Desai Foundation. Topics we discuss include the transition from a family foundation to a public foundation, an innovative way to effectively get the word out about your nonprofit,...
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NLN38: Maximizing Your Budget & Staff by Applying Lean Concepts to Your Nonprofit with Paddy O'Brien
In our podcast this week with Paddy O'Brien, author of "Lean for the Nonprofit: What You Don't Know Can Cost You," we are discussing how applying Lean concepts can greatly benefit your nonprofit organization by streamlining processes, maximizing use of funds, and even increasing income as was…
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NLN37: How to Build an Outstanding Board Through Mentoring & Staff Involvement with Lisa Woll
In our podcast discussion this week, we are chatting with Lisa Woll, CEO of The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment and the US SIF Foundation. We discuss topics relating to building an effective board by doing such things as changing how you evaluate your candidates, changing bylaws…
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NLN36: Developing as a Leader with Charles A. Archer
Today we're talking with Charles Archer, Co-Founder and CEO of the THRIVE Network. We discuss topics relating to ways to develop as a leader including how to invest in yourself, how to lead through consensus, the differences between older and younger staff members, and when it is necessary to…
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NLN35: Managing Program Expansion in a Nonprofit with Mark Eddy
In our podcast discussion this week, we are chatting with Mark Eddy, Executive Director of Leadership Southern Indiana. Topics discussed include knowing when it is time to expand, handling those who oppose change, funding an expansion, and personal growth as a leader to facilitate growth in your...
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NLN34: From Scientist to Nonprofit Leader – The Challenges with Nina Dudnik
In our podcast discussion this week, we are chatting with Nina Dudnik, founder and CEO of Seeding Labs. We discuss topics relating to taking a nonprofit from an idea run by a group of volunteers to a productive organization, Nina's challenges of shifting from the scientist mode to the nonprofit...
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NLN33: Vision and Strategic Corporate Partners for a Startup Nonprofit with Coach AK
In this podcast, we are talking with Coach AK, President and Founder of Empower 2 Play. We discuss topics relating to how to keep going when you keep hitting walls, trusting in the process, the benefits of finding strategic corporate sponsors, and differentiating yourself from other nonprofits.…
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NLN32: Challenges of an Interim Executive Director with Ken Goldstein
Today we welcome Ken Goldstein to our Nonprofit Leaders Network podcast. Ken shares with us some of the interesting challenges he has faced when serving as an interim executive director including setting priorities, building relationships with key personnel, keeping your best staff, and dealing...
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NLN31: Growing a Strong Board with Pamela Hawley
Today, we're talking with Pamela Hawley, Founder and CEO of Universal Giving. Pamela shared with us how she finds, identifies and grooms potential board members, the criteria she uses, the active role of the board of advisors, and why nonprofits should not invite friends and family to the board....
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NLN30: Staying Tuned in With Your Nonprofit Board through Transitions with Jim Wehner
In this podcast, we are conversing with Jim Wehner, President of Focused Community Strategies (FCS) in Atlanta, Georgia. We discuss topics relating to how to increase leadership team strength through strength-based hiring, increasing efficiency and reducing confusion through nonprofit mergers,...
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NLN29: Starting a Nonprofit and Staying Motivated with Pamela Brewer
In this podcast, we are talking with Pamela Brewer, Executive Director of MyNDTALK, and a psychotherapist in private practice in Bethesda, Maryland and Washington, D.C. We discuss her experiences with starting a nonprofit from scratch, lessons learned, and keys to being successful in this…
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NLN28: Board Management and Becoming a Better Nonprofit Leader with Hillary Schafer
In our podcast this week, we are chatting with Hillary Schafer, Executive Director of the Jefferson Awards Foundation. Hillary shared her experiences and reactions to transitioning from the public sector to the nonprofit sector, how she has overcome some of the challenges of her position, and her...
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NLN27: Succession Planning, Partnerships and Leadership with Amanda Missey
In this podcast with Amanda Missey, Executive Director of the Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative, our discussions include concerns for the future in nonprofit leadership, leadership value vs. pay issues, leadership training programs, the importance of and tips for succession planning, as well as...
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Bonus: Becoming a Person of Influence
Whatever your vocation or aspiration, you can increase your impact on others and help the nonprofit organization you serve by Becoming a Person of Influence. Learn simple, insightful ways to interact more positively with others, and watch your personal and organizational success go off the…
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NLN26: Serving, Growing and Supporting a Team with Jeanne Allert
Today we're talking with Jeanne Allert, Founder and Executive Director of The Samaritan Women. Jeanne shared the trials and lessons learned from starting a nonprofit from scratch in an area that has low awareness and is often not a welcomed subject in many groups – victims of sex trafficking. Her...
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NLN25: It's a Family Affair. Cultivating Relationships with Future Donors with David Rosen
In this podcast, we are talking with David Rosen, Executive Director for the Sobriety Optimization League (SOL) Scholarship Foundation. We discussed topics relating to cultivating future donors, building a relationship with the donor family as a whole, using texting and social media, and...
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NLN24: Keys to a Strong Mid-Level Donor Program with Angel Aloma
Today we're talking with Angel Aloma, Executive Director of Food For The Poor, who talks about their mid-level donor program, how it evolved, and some of its great successes. The key points covered in this podcast discussion are: • Starting with the End in Mind: Stewardship and Upgrading •...
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NLN23: Making the Most of Volunteer Passion & Creativity with Jessica Stavros
In this podcast, we talk with Jessica Stavros, director of the Culbertson Mansion and advisor to the Friends of Culbertson Mansion. We discuss topics relating to the successful fundraising efforts they have had using volunteers, recently reaching the $1 million mark with their annual haunted…
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NLN22: Managing Quick Growth with Chris McFarland
In this podcast, we are talking with Chris McFarland, Executive Vice President of PULSE. We discussed topics related to how to structure, hire and manage staff in an ever-growing and expanding organization. Chris McFarland joined the PULSE team in November of 2010 as Executive Director.…
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NLN21: The Corporate Benefits of Cause Marketing with Jeff Griesemer
Jeff Griesemer is the founder of Child Rescue Network(CRN) where he serves as President and CEO. In 1994, Jeff saw first-hand the incredible damage inflicted on two innocent children who were abducted but finally rescued after 5 long years. Since then, he has been involved with issues regarding...
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NLN20: Vision and Board Communication with Dave Krepcho
We have Dave Krepcho as our guest for this episode of the Nonprofit Leaders Network. Vision and Board Communication were just two of the topics covered during the course of the call. Dave is the President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank in Florida and is one of Orlando Business Journal's 2015...
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NLN19: Instigating Successful Collaborations with Bob Lane
Bob Lane is our guest for this episode of the Nonprofit Leaders Network Podcast and he is sharing about collaborations and partnerships. Bob has served as the Executive Director of The New Albany (Indiana) Housing Authority (NAHA) since 2001. He has degrees in Business Administration and…
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NLN18: Awareness, social media and building bridges in the nonprofit sector with Matt McIntyre
Matt McIntyre is our guest for this episode of the Nonprofit Leaders Network to discuss Nonprofits and the digital space that is social media. Matt is co-founder and executive director of Brackets For Good, an Indianapolis, Indiana based 501(c)3 charitable organization focused on activating new...
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NLN17: Accountability and Your Nonprofit Board with Whitney Bishop
In this episode of of the Nonprofit Leaders podcast we are delighted to welcome Whitney Bishop who, for over 20 years, has been an engaging facilitator, informative trainer and inspirational communicator for higher education, business and non-profit organizations in Kentucky. A change agent for...
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NLN16: Convening for Change with Topher Wilkins
Topher Wilkins is our guest to discuss Convening for Change in this episode of the Nonprofit Leaders Network podcast. For over a decade, Topher has been convening and connecting people for the purposes of social change - first, with co-founding the Highland City Club, a membership community of…
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About this show
Looking for inspiration and encouragement geared towards leaders of social good organizations? Join your host Kirsten Bullock on the Social Good Instigators Podcast to hear about what's working. You'll be learning from other leaders who will provide helpful tips related to social entrepreneurship, growing successful organizations and more. Leaders will be sharing about ways they helped their organizations excel (as well as things that didn't work out so well). Formerly known as the Nonprofit Leaders Network Podcast.
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