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Inspired Nonprofit Leadership278: Expert Tips on Nonprofit Board Chair & Executive Director Relationships In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, host Sarah Olivieri welcomes Mary Hiland, creator of the podcast and an expert in nonprofit board and leadership development. With over four decades of experience, Mary shares insights and best practices for fostering effective relationships between nonprofit board chairs and executive directors. The conversation covers common challenges, trust-building behaviors, and key competencies for board chairs. Mary also highlights the importance of proactive recruitment and succession planning for leadership roles. Tune in for valuable advice and strategies to enhance your nonprofit's impact. Episode Highlights Challenges in Board Chair and Executive...2024-11-2836 min
Nonprofit SnapCastCapacity, Connection, CultureOur friend Mary Hiland visits the SnapCast again to talk about Board Engagement and her research related to issues in board engagement. We unfold these issues and provide some suggestions on what it means to build connection, strengthen culture, and increase capacity. Among the things we touch on:
Envisioning the future
Knowing reality and how to respond
Engaging and inspiring others to act
Self reflection & self management
We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.
We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.2024-09-2421 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipLeadership Transitions My guest for this episode is Mary Hiland, founder of the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Podcast. Mary is a nonprofit board and leadership development consultant dedicated to assisting nonprofit executives to lead effectively with their boards. She has over forty years experience in the nonprofit sector – both as an executive and as a board member. As an executive, she grew her nonprofit from $100K to $26 mil., leading two mergers. She has been consulting and coaching for 20 years, working with several hundred nonprofits. Mary is a speaker, published author, researcher, and a business profes...2024-04-1837 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipPerhaps the most important leadership compentencyIn this episode, Mary discusses the tenth and final episode about the ten principles and practices for effective leadership. In it, Mary reveals her Trust Building Model and more. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write...2024-03-2112 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipThe 9th Key You Must Know for Effective LeadershipIn this episode, Mary discusses the ninth of the ten leadership principles she's sharing with you: model and foster accountability. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would...2024-03-0706 min
The Business Behind FundraisingQuestions you've always wanted to know about your Board of Directors with Mary HilandWith over 40 years of experience, Mary Hiland knows what it takes to truly grow your nonprofit. In the ever evolving landscape, relationships have always been the utmost importance, and that includes the relationship with your board of directors. Mary wants to reshape the way we approach these relationships to get the most for your organization. Mary shares how her journey in the nonprofit sector inspired a passion for supporting executives in their leadership role with their boards. They discuss the responsibility of boards in fundraising, the decision-making process for executive directors, and the transition from a working...2024-02-2847 min
The Business Behind FundraisingQuestions you've always wanted to know about your Board of Directors with Mary HilandWith over 40 years of experience, Mary Hiland knows what it takes to truly grow your nonprofit. In the ever evolving landscape, relationships have always been the utmost importance, and that includes the relationship with your board of directors. Mary wants to reshape the way we approach these relationships to get the most for your organization. Mary shares how her journey in the nonprofit sector inspired a passion for supporting executives in their leadership role with their boards. They discuss the responsibility of boards in fundraising, the decision-making process for executive directors, and the transition from a working...2024-02-2747 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipDiscover This Leadership Superpower In this episode, Mary discusses the eighth of the ten leadership principles she's sharing with you: lead with empathy. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be gre...2024-02-2208 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipLet's Talk About Goals Part 2 In this episode, Mary builds on the last episode about setting goals. She gives additional tips and insights you'll want to hear. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? I...2024-01-1107 min
Next in QueueLast Dance featuring Jason HilandIf you’ve never seen the video for Tom Petty’s 1993 hit, Mary Jane’s Last Dance, it’s a disturbing example of what can happen when an unsupervised worker with the right access goes rogue.
While work from home has become increasingly popular for contact centers, agent disengagement and security concerns still linger. Jason Hiland has spent over two decades in the contact center business and is currently focused on solving these concerns.
We discuss:
• How work from home is unique for contact center agents
• Definitions of common Information Security jargon
• Unexpected ways data leaks can happ...2024-01-0550 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipLet's Talk About Goals In this episode, Mary discusses setting goals. She give 8 reasons why goal setting is valuable for you and follows with the 10 key elements of goals that make them effective. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write...2024-01-0412 min
Unchangeable TruthNothing is Impossible with God- Sermon (audio)Pastor Steven shares in his Christmas message, what Mary did when she was called by God to give birth to the Savior of the World. Luke 1:26-382023-12-2400 minUnchangeable TruthMary's Inspired Adoration- Discussion (audio)Pastor Steven and Ryan discuss the latest sermon and share why and how we should worship.2023-12-1800 minUnchangeable TruthMary's Inspired Adoration- Sermon (audio)Pastor Steven steps out of his series to share how Mary, the mother of Jesus, worshiped. Luke 1:46-562023-12-1700 min
Leadership Purpose with Dr. RobinLove Your Board with Mary Hiland | Ep 146Mary Hiland, Ph.D. is is the author of the book, “Love Your Board!:The Executive Directors’ Guide to Discovering the Sources of Nonprofit Board Troubles and What to Do About Them She brings over 40 years of experience to nonprofit leaders to create a paradigm shift about how to develop an informed and inspired board that is truly an asset. Her mission is to help nonprofits ignite and unleash the potential of the board, getting rid of the mindset that a board is a burden. Her deep expertise and hands-on experience bring credibility and...2023-10-2530 min
Nonprofit Mission: ImpactBeing a co-leader with your nonprofit board with Mary Hiland In episode 81, Carol Hamilton and Mary Hiland discuss the challenges and strategies of nonprofit executive directors working with their boards. They explore the importance of leaving a legacy and sharing knowledge, and how it inspired Carol to start her podcast, Mission Impact. Mary's book, "Love Your Board," is also discussed, focusing on the primary sources of trouble for executive directors when working with their boards. The conversation delves into the dimensions of capacity, connection, and culture within a board. They highlight the significance of building trust in board relationships and challenging assumptions in board recruitment. Additionally, they emphasize the...2023-09-2036 min
The Influential NonprofitMary Hiland: Love Your Board!Mary Hiland, PhD, is a nonprofit board and leadership development consultant dedicated to assisting nonprofit executives and board members in unleashing their organizational and community impact potential. She has over 40 years of experience in the nonprofit sector — 26 as an executive.Mary works with nonprofit leaders to strengthen the executive/board partnership and develop the board as a powerful force for organizational and mission results. She is a coach and mentor for boards, individual board leaders, and executive directors. Mary has been consulting since 2002, working with several hundred nonprofits, including associations and all-volunteer nonprofits. The focus of...2023-09-0736 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipIs a mentor for you?In this episode, Mary discusses ten characteristics you want to consider when you’re looking for a mentor. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly...2023-08-0310 min
Do LessSupercharge Your Efficiency with Mary HilandDoes everything in your business seem urgent AND important so you’re constantly putting out small fires all the time? In this episode, Mary Hiland, a nonprofit governance expert and leadership development consultant, joins the Do Less Podcast to share her experience of how she overcame just that. She emphasizes the importance of deciding what truly matters and aligning actions with desired results and discusses the value of making choices aligned with expertise and passion, even when it means turning down opportunities.
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Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipWhat should board chairs do?In this episode, Mary discusses the critical role board chairs have and shares three key responsibilities they have. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatl...2023-05-1110 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipThis is how learning matters for leaders.In this episode, Mary discusses another principle of effective leadership: leaders learn. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! Mary's gift for you...2023-03-1607 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipLack of board member engagement looks like this!In this episode, Mary shares the results of research and her own study on board member engagement. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly apprec...2023-01-1907 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipFour tips so you won't be lonely at the topIn this episode, Mary shares four tips executive directors can use to avoid or overcome feeling lonely at the top. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would...2023-01-0510 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipWant to Start a Nonprofit? You Need to Hear This!My guest for this episode is Rebecca Rodriguez. Rebecca has spent 22 years in the social sector, starting in fundraising, then onto operations. She is the Principal Consultant at For the Philanthropist and author of The Nonprofit Workbook: Tips & Best Practices for Start-ups Serving the Greater Common Good. Working with donors as well as nonprofits, her areas of expertise are program development, grant administration, and sustainability. Rebecca has worked for global organizations, including JA Worldwide, Goodwill, and Biblica. She has extensive experience working with grassroots and start-up organizations and has served as a vo...2022-12-0838 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipLeadership Principle: ID & Check Out AssumptionsIn this episode, Mary discusses another principle of effective leadership. This one is to identify and check out assumptions. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to follow Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be gre...2022-10-2906 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipDitching the Scarcity MindsetMy guest for this episode is Gauri Manglik. Gauri has dedicated her career to building intuitive and delightful user experiences. Seeing the opportunity to force multiply the nonprofit sector's ability to create impact through software led her to her work at Instrumentl. As CEO and a co-founder, she has led Instrumentl to serve over 2,000 nonprofits today, making it a favorite tool among grant seekers for bringing grant prospecting, tracking, and management to one place. Before Instrumentl, Gauri was CEO and co-founder of Fondu, an online community for sharing bite-sized restaurant reviews. After Fondu was acquired by Airbnb...2022-09-2936 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipAnother leadership principle: the compound effectIn this episode, Mary discusses another principle of effective leadership. This one is about the compound effect. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatl...2022-08-1807 min
Writing Works Wonders: Advancing Beyond BarriersEp 70 Writing Works Wonders- Open Mic Poetry- From the Vault of Spotlight Spectaculars!Show Notes Episode 70 Open Mic Poetry- From the Vault of Spotlight Spectaculars!
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Co-hosts: Cheryl McNeil Fisher and Kathy King**
Welcome to this Writing Works Wonders’ landmark event!
In this episode, we take you on some time travel and know you will enjoy this vibrant, popular episode from our Vault of Spotlight Spectaculars!
This was our first Writing Works Wonders open mic event and it highlighted poetry as the genre.
And just for our listeners’ pleasure, we have remastered and edited the recording to make it even better than before.
This...2022-07-1700 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipAnother principle: "Form follows function."In this episode, Mary discusses another principle of effective leadership. This one is about starting with purpose and letting structure follow. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show...2022-06-1607 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipValues Revealed: A Leadership PrincipleIn this episode, Mary discusses another principle of effective leadership. This one is related to values and how you can reflect on yours and even discover them. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a shor...2022-05-1908 min
Inspired Nonprofit Leadership164: Lead Change Using Appreciative InquiryIn this episode Mary shares an evidence-based approach for organizational or group change management: Appreciative Inquiry. She shares the 7 assumptions on which this approach is based an the process for applying it. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a...2022-04-2113 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipCould you use a sample board planning retreat agenda?In this episode Mary reviews a sample strategic planning board retreat agenda. This agenda is modeled after many Mary has helped design and facilitate and the key elements work very well. Check it out! Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you...2022-04-0715 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipFour leadership functions your board needsIn this episode Mary shares the four leadership functions that are critical to optimal board functioning. You will want to assess your current board to see if all of these are embodied in the members or at least enough of them. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while yo...2022-03-0306 min
Inspired Nonprofit Leadership4 Things You Must Have For Recruiting Board MembersIn this episode Mary shares the 5 components of her proven new board member recruitment system. And, she take a deep dive into one of those components: Preparation. She reviews the 4 things you must have in place before you start recruiting. Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting To watch the free webinar go to...2022-01-2714 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipEffective leaders reflect and learnWe know one of the key characteristics of effective is that they reflect and learn. In this episode, Mary shares some questions that will help you as a nonprofit leader do that. These are great for using as a New Year approaches but are relevant any time of year, as you'll want to do this at least quarterly. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. ...2021-12-3007 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipAgreements that make meetings effectiveIn this episode, Mary discusses meeting ground rules - or rules of engagement. These are the agreements that make board meetings and other ongoing group meetings in your nonprofit more efficient and effective. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you ta...2021-12-2312 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipAn outline for your strategic planIn this episode, Mary reviews an outline of what should go into your strategic plan document. She focuses on the principle of less is more. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review...2021-11-2511 min
Inspired Nonprofit Leadership4 Tips For Building Your Connections With Board MembersIn this episode, Mary shares our key factors we know influence the board/executive relationship: executive assets, communication, managing roles and expectations, and alignment. She defines each of those and how they come into play in your relationship building. She goes into much more depth about these and more in her book: Love Your Board! The Executive Directors' Guide To Discovering The Sources Of Board Troubles And What To Do About Them. Click on that title to get it! Reference mentioned in the episode: Golensky, M. (1993). Nonprofit Management & Leadership, 4(2), 177-191. Mary has...2021-05-1309 min
Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership104: The 3 Dimensions of All Nonprofit Board Challenges (Mary Hiland)104: The 3 Dimensions of All Nonprofit Board Challenges (Mary Hiland)SUMMARYMaximizing the talent of your board of directors is an ongoing objective for a nonprofit executive, but creating a healthy engagement with the board is difficult if you are facing any number of issues, from micromanagement to apathy. What are the underlying issues that create challenges for you and your board, and how do you address them? That’s exactly what Dr. Mary Hiland and I discuss in episode #104 the Path...2021-05-1348 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipThree steps for effective decision-makingToday Mary shares with you a story and some tips, particularly for nonprofit boards, about making effective decisions. Having agreements in advance for the process you will use, especially for high-stakes decisions, helps your board develop as a team. The three steps address: defining criteria for high and low stakes decisions, decision making rules, and an assessment process. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. S...2021-04-0810 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipTips for board member engagement that work.In this episode Mary shares several tips executive directors and board members can use to promote board member engagement. Integrate these into your regular board processes and practices. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write...2021-02-2508 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipSelf-care Tips for Nonprofit LeadersIn this episode Mary shares self-care all nonprofit leaders can benefit from using. For this, our 100th episode!, we want to give you something that can nurture you as the important leader you are. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you...2021-01-2806 min
Nonprofit Mission: ImpactThe Nonprofit Executive Director-Board Chair relationship with Mary HilandIn episode 15 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, some of the topics that Carol and her guest, Mary Hiland discussed include: The pivotal executive director – board chair relationship. Why trust is so key and how to build it. How hard giving negative feedback can be, especially to new people in the workplace What the focus of the board chair/executive director conversation says about the relationship and how the two are leading the organization Why it is important to introduce new board members to not only the organization and the role of the board member but also to yourself as th...2021-01-2638 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipWhat's A Board Review And Why You Need ItMy guest today is Steven Bowman. Steven is a seasoned Board adviser, with a great depth of experience and skill facilitating Board reviews and strategic planning process. He has held numerous senior executive, CEO and Board positions with some of the USA and Australia’s most prestigious organizations, as well as authoring and co-authoring over 14 books on governance, strategy, risk and executive leadership. Acknowledged as a pioneer in the field of strategic awareness, Steven has built a reputation around the world as an adviser who empowers his clients by offering multiple perspectives on any given challenge. H...2020-12-3142 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipWhy you need a mindfulness practice and 3 tipsIn this episode Mary shares results you can expect from a mindfulness practice. She also shares what executive directors participating in her Well Being for Nonprofit Executive Directors program have to say about the benefits for them as leaders. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while yo...2020-12-2408 min
Sisterhood of Successful EntrepreneursMary Hiland: Taking the Leap to Create Your Own Career PathMary Hiland, Ph.D. is a nonprofit board and leadership development consultant dedicated to assisting nonprofit executives and board members to unleash their potential for organizational and community impact. At the peak of her career, she decided to quit and chase her passion without any idea of what it might take. And on this podcast episode, she will talk about her journey from leaving the CEO position into building her own career path in consultancy industry.Check out more about Glory Ali on the links below:Coaching: https://www.gloryali.com/work-with-me/Website...2020-12-0430 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipHow's your creativity? Here are some tips for leaders.In this episode, Mary shares some tips for nonprofit leaders on how to cultivate creativity. Hint: passion helps a lot and you know you have that! Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short...2020-11-2605 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipHow One Executive Pivoted His Nonprofit in Response to COVID19My guest for this episode is Eduardo Caballero. Eduardo is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Edventure More (EDMO®) whose mission is mission is to make equitable, high-quality STEAM & SEL education programs accessible to all communities in order to cultivate curious, courageous, and kind humans everywhere. Since 2004 EDMO® has grown to serve over 20,000 kids annually through its award-winning summer day camps and after school programs. In addition to serving as Executive Director of Edventure More, Eduardo has been active on the SF Department of Children & Youth’s Summer Work Group, The Big Lift collaborative’s Inspiri...2020-11-1938 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipWhat do Development Directors say they need?My guest for this episode is Sherry Quam Taylor. Sherry has over 13 years of experience with nonprofits: as a volunteer, staff, and on boards. Sherry has had her own business helping nonprofits for eight years. She teaches nonprofit leaders how to pivot from a heavy dependence on program, government, and event gifts and into securing large, investment-level donations from individuals so they can finally fund their missions. The leaders she works with are experts in their field, but when it comes to individual donor fundraising, they’ve simply never been trained on how to do it...2020-11-1234 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipHow to Keep Your Nonprofit VisibleMy guest today is Jill Lublin. Jill is an international speaker on the topics of Radical Influence, Publicity, Networking, Kindness and Referrals. She is the author of 4 Best Selling books including Get Noticed...Get Referrals (McGraw Hill) and co-author of Guerrilla Publicity and Networking Magic. Her latest book is Profit of Kindness. Jill is a master strategist on how to position a business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace. She is CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 25 years experience working with over 100,000 people as well as national and international media. Ji...2020-11-0524 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipWhat digital marketing tools can and should you be using?My guest for this episode is Steven Aquiar. Steven is a broadly experienced digital marketer and founder of BlueWing and Good Goes Further. He has deep experience using paid media to drive positive outcomes for businesses and mission-driven organizations. Early in his career, Steven managed social media and audience development for independent and venture-backed publishing startups, where he cut his teeth as a one-person digital marketing department. Now four years into his consulting journey, he’s worked with dozens of companies to grow and convert an audience throughout the entire marketing funnel. Steven has a BA...2020-10-2933 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipHow are board practices different now?My guests today are Gayle Gifford and Mike Burns. Gayle has spent time in the trenches, organizing for peace, environmental, human, and civil rights. She served as Director of Development and Communications at PLAN USA, as Deputy Director/Director of Development and Marketing at Save The Bay, and as Director of Development at CityYear RI before launching her own business in 1996 with master communicator Jon Howard (who also happens to be her spouse). Gayle earned the advanced fundraising credential, ACFRE, from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, in 2002. That’s a distinction held by only 100 or so fundraisers worldwid...2020-10-1539 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipThe often skipped key step when considering a nonprofit mergerIn this episode, Mary shares the often skipped first key step to take when your nonprofit is considering joining with a strategic partner or a merger. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short...2020-10-0809 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipWhy and how you should be using your intuitionMy guest for this episode is Vaishali Nikhade. Vaishali helps entrepreneurs and small biz owners unleash their creative genius so that they can quit bleeding money and stand out from the noise & competition in their niche. Vaishali transitioned from a left-brain engineer to a right-brain intuitive by accident. Getting nowhere after consulting tens of psychics, she studied and learned the subtleties of intuition. She shares this expertise to help entrepreneurs unleash their creative genius and get in touch with their intuition. She is a master at guiding people to understand and use their intuition. She...2020-10-0135 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipAre you in tune with the grant writing lifecycle?My guest for this episode is Rachel Sacks. Rachel brings over a decade of experience in the public health and nonprofit health sector to her current consulting company: Leading Healthy Futures. Rachel’s work with organizations and stakeholders across the healthcare field has provided her with a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities the sector faces. Her prior work has included roles at the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Chicago Department of Public Health, and the Center for Jewish Genetics. She helps clients conceptualize, define, and actualize new ideas for gr...2020-09-2432 min
Inspired Nonprofit Leadership5 steps you need to take to be a courageous leaderMy guest for this episode is Ryan Berman. Ryan is the founder of Courageous: a change company that develops Courage Brands™ and trains organizations to challenge norms, think bolder and take action on courageous ideas. Working with brands like Google, General Mills, Major League Baseball, PUMA, charity: water, Subway, and Caesars Entertainment, Ryan believes courage is a competitive advantage. Berman is the founder of his own Courage Brand: Sock Problems — an altruistic sock company “socking” problems in the world, where he has worked for five years. Sock Problems "socks" problems in the world with altruistic socks. Each pair is...2020-09-1733 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipSave time and get a great result when hiring!My guest for this episode is Kimmi Cantrell. Kimmi is an unrelenting optimist who is passionate about bringing love and light to the workplace. As Managing Director of Careers In Nonprofits, she spends her days connecting with nonprofit decision makers as well as job seekers, aiding both in finding solutions to their problems. Kimmi has made it her mission to educate and empower individuals to build their personal and professional resilience capacity by sharing guidance, support, and tools for growth. In her spare time, you can find her coaching at Hot Topic All-Stars, a competitive cheer gym i...2020-09-1035 min
The Nonprofit Exchange: Leadership Tools & StrategiesThree Must-Know Strategies for Building a Strong Board/Executive Relationship Three Must-Know Strategies for Building a Strong Board/Executive Relationship with Dr. Mary Hiland
Dr. Hiland shares the 5 ways we know nonprofit boards impact the nonprofits they serve. What 3 strategies are critical to building a strong board/executive relationship?
Build trust – the 3 levels of trust in working relationships and examples of how to build the board/executive relationship to the highest level
Executive assets – keep your board members’ informed of the assets you bring – what those are.
Managing expectations – get clarity about the board members’ roles vs the executive’s role and where they overlap...2020-09-061h 00
Inspired Nonprofit Leadership3 strategies you need working with your board in a crisisIn this episode, Mary gives you three strategies you need to consider while working with your board (and even your team) during this challenging time of the pandemic and even many natural disasters. Times are different and our approaches to some nonprofit activities need to be different too. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Get your free guide and plan by going to: Trust...2020-09-0309 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipAre you missing key leadership qualities?Today's guest is Paul Nazareth. Paul has been a leader in Canada's philanthropic sector with over 20 years' experience. Currently Vice President of Education & Development at the Canadian Association of Gift Planners, he’s also the founder of Connectworking - a skill building program for people of purpose. He was most recently VP at the charity CanadaHelps, has been a philanthropic advisor with Scotia Wealth, and spent over a decade with charities like the University of Toronto. Paul is on the board of several charities, is Chair of the advisory committee at the Humber College postgraduate fundraising program, is...2020-08-2733 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipAre you getting the results from branding you could be?My guest today is Lidia Varesco Racoma. Lidia is a brand strategist and marketing designer and has been working with nonprofits since she started her design career 20+ years ago. Through her company, Lidia Varesco Design, Lidia empowers nonprofits, associations, higher ed and entrepreneurs to make a change through strategic branding and creative marketing design. Since 2000, she has helped her clients get their message out and reach the right people. She blogs about branding and marketing and leads workshops for nonprofits and small businesses. Lidia is active in the local nonprofit community as a volunteer/member of Association...2020-08-2034 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipWhat are you missing without legacy giving?Today's guest is Lori Kranczer. Lori believes firmly that planned giving, or “legacy giving,” which are ways donors make impactful gifts through endowments, bequests in wills or other structured gift vehicles, should be a vital part of the fundraising practice of every nonprofit organization, no matter the size, budget or mission. Lori partners with organizational leaders to customize planned giving programs that substantially and consistently support organizations far into the future. Lori has over 20 years of experience advising nonprofit organizations on conceptualizing and building planned giving programs, training volunteer leadership and staff, soliciting and closing significant planned givi...2020-08-1332 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipWhat is nonprofit fiscal sponsorship and how does it work?Today’s guest is Oliver Hack. Oliver has been involved with nonprofits in a variety of roles for about 20 years. He believes that small groups of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. Oliver helps start-up nonprofits launch and achieve success. In this episode, you’ll learn: Difficulties in the business of doing good. Nonprofits are businesses! The definition of fiscal sponsorship and how it works. Who should consider it? Who is NOT a good candidate for it? The specifics of some of the models Oliver has available. Being a sponsor is a big responsibility. It might...2020-08-0636 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipCreate a podcast for your nonprofit!Today’s guest is Michael Neeley. Michael is a mentor and business strategist for visionary solopreneurs. As the founder of The Authority Academy, Michael trains and supports heart-centered entrepreneurs in professional speaking, virtual summits, getting published, and designing and hosting their own podcast to significantly grow their business and expand their audience. In this episode, you’ll learn: Benefits of creating podcasts for nonprofits Ways to enable a nonprofit raise money via podcasts Michael’s podcasting journey How to start a podcast and why Get the Trust Building Action Plan here! About Michae...2020-07-3032 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipExecutive directors working with Development DirectorsMy guest for this episode is Joanne Oppelt. Joanne is the principal of Joanne Oppelt Consulting and a seasoned rainmaker with a distinguished track record of success. During her twenty-five-plus years working in the nonprofit arena, she built successful fundraising departments at every stop, helping her organizations grow capacity and more effectively fulfill their missions. She has held positions from grant writer to executive director at several nonprofits including Community Access Unlimited, Family to Family Network of New Jersey, March of Dimes Central, Prevent Child Abuse, and Maternal and Family Health Services. Her extensive background...2020-07-2335 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipThree types of trust and the one to strive forIn this episode, Mary reviews three types of trust relevant to working relationships. She shares insights and findings from her research on the board chair/executive director relationship. Mary has over 40 years experience in the nonprofit sector: 26 as an executive and 18 as a board member. She knows your day-to-day challenges first hand and brings experience and expertise to help you have the greatest possible impact. Get your free guide and plan by going to: Trust Building Action Plan Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a si...2020-07-1609 min
Creating Community for Good16: Capital Campaigns | Extraordinary Fundraising for Bold VisionsFeasibility Studies, Capital Campaigns, Major Gifts… what are they all about? Just as podcasting is about connecting with others and growing together, it is crucial to cultivate a strong relationship with your community at large if you want to bring bold ideas to life in nonprofit organizations. That is why in today’s episode, we flipped the script to have Mary Hiland interview me as a guest for her show, Inspired Nonprofit Leadership.Head to CreatingCommunityForGood.com for full show notes, key takeaways and episode resources. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-1436 minInspired Nonprofit LeadershipTips to Help You Build Your ResilienceHello, nonprofit leaders and welcome to your go-to place for information and inspiration to help you be even more effective. I’m your host Mary Hiland and you’re listening to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership. My guest for this episode is Kimmi Cantrell. Kimmi is an unrelenting optimist who is passionate about bringing love and light to the workplace. As Managing Director of Careers In Nonprofits, she spends her days connecting with nonprofit decision makers as well as job seekers, aiding both in finding solutions to their problems. Through her conversations with her team and those she serves, it h...2020-07-0934 min
Creating Community for Good15: Mary Hiland | Unleashing the Potential of Nonprofit BoardsNonprofit boards are charged as the highest level of leadership of an organization. Alongside the Executive Directors and CEOs, board members manage operations, envision the future, advance the mission, inspire the community, and commit to fiduciary compliances. Today’s guest, Mary Hiland PhD, has been on all sides of the sector: she went from volunteer, to staff member, to executive director, and now to serve as a consultant and coach. Mary’s biggest passion is to help leaders transform their nonprofits with the potential of boards. Tune in this conversation to learn about the power of well-selected boards, understanding peoples’ needs...2020-07-0740 min
Nonprofit SnapCastWhy Boards Even Matter, with Mary HilandOur second episode with Mary Hiland, of Hiland Consulting. This time we examine why boards exist, how the culture of board recruiting may change, how to maintain board energy & morale, and taking a hard look at the question: Can we do away with the executive committee?
We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.2020-07-0117 minNonprofit SnapCastLeaders Invest In Themselves, with Mary HilandMary Hiland of Hiland Counsulting talks with us at length about issues in leadership development, especially as they apply to Board Chairs, examining a 2016 study of board chairs. Among the things we discuss:
51% of board chairs reported there was nothing to do to prepare them for board leadership.
Mentorship was one thing board chairs reporting wanting more of, in preparation for leadership.
Serving as the chair of a committee was helpful towards getting prepared for board chair responsibilities.
We should be intentional about learning and development.
We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.2020-06-2917 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipNonprofit work in community developmentMy guest for this episode is Alex Shoor. Alex is a community advocate driven by two interconnected goals: make Silicon Valley more equitable, vibrant, and sustainable, as well as make government as responsive, cost-efficient, and innovative as possible. Alex is the co-founder and Executive Director of Catalyze SV (Silicon Valley), a nonprofit organization striving to better engage the community in the development process in order to get more housing & better development built. Alex co-founded the organization in December 2016 to address Silicon Valley’s housing crisis, transportation challenges, & need for more community-driven, dynamic development. Previously, Al...2020-06-2538 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipThe generosity crisis: responsive fundraising as the answerMy guest for this episode is Gabe Cooper. Gabe was a fundraiser for over 15 years. He is the Founder and CEO of Virtuous Software, a SaaS CRM and Marketing platform helping charities increase their impact. He is also the founder of Brushfire Interactive and co-founder of Shotzoom Software. Gabe has a true passion for creating market-defining software and helping charities re-imagine generosity. After serving in a leadership role at a large nonprofit in the early 2000's, Gabe went on to help build a series of successful products in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. ...2020-06-1838 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipAn experienced Interim Executive shares tips for successMy guest for this episode is Jane Garthson. Jane has operated her consulting firm since 1992 from Toronto, Canada, serving Canadian charities, NGOs, professional and industry associations and government agencies, providing a whole array of services relevant for nonprofit leaders of all kinds. Before that, Jane was a senior manager in six ministries of the Ontario government. Jane is dedicated to creating better communities and organizations through values-based leadership and intentional governance. Jane served two terms as a Commissioner of horse racing in Ontario, regulating a $1.3 billion industry and learning enough administrative law to make rules, s...2020-06-1134 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipThe role of education for nonprofit leaders and sustainabilityMy guest for this episode is Dr. Victoria Boyd. Dr. Boyd is President and Founder of The Philantrepreneur™ Foundation and has been a driving force in education and non-profit arenas as an author, trainer, administrator and advocate throughout the country. Dr. Boyd recognized early that her passion was educating others and had an extensive career teaching dance for 28 years experiencing extraordinary opportunities and taking her students throughout the US and around the globe. As an educator she has received numerous awards and has been recognized in Who’s Who in America’s Teachers. An award that s...2020-05-2835 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipWhat is the Fascinate® Assessment? How can it help you?My guest for this episode is Pastor Kathleen Panning. Kathleen earned her Master of Divinity Degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She was ordained as a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in 1980. She has served congregations in rural and urban settings, ranging in size from 150 – 6000+ members. Kathleen has trained as a mentor and coach and supervised seminary students for 14 years. After retiring from parish ministry in 2014 she became the first clergy person to become a Fascinate® Certified Advisor in 2014. In 2017 she began hosting “Aflame Ministry,” an interfaith internet radio show on the BB...2020-05-1435 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipInsights re: financial management and organizational cultureMy guest for this episode is Stephen King. Given Stephen has gone from being a bootstrapped tech found to a billion-dollar executive to a nonprofit fundraiser, it’s safe to say he is not your traditional CPA. Stephen has over 20 years’ experience with nonprofits in fundraising and fund development. His experience at the forefront of technology development and accounting system design spans nearly three decades. In 1995 he founded Virtual Growth, the nation’s first cloud-based accounting service. Stephen spent seven years working at Amnesty International USA—first overseeing 300% growth as CFO, then raising over $20M a year a...2020-05-0732 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipCapital Campaigns: what nonprofit leaders need to knowMy guest for this episode is Lindsay Simonds. Lindsay is a nonprofit, fundraising and management professional with over a decade of experience partnering with organizations for transformational change. Having raised over $1 billion cumulatively, she serves nonprofit clients ranging from start-up to multi-billion dollar budgets locally and nationally. Her sector focus areas are Health Care, Education, Arts and Social Justice. Lindsay plays an integral role in expanding and deepening donor relationships, philanthropic strategies, and development operations. With a rich career and diverse portfolio of experiences and expertise, she is a solutions-based thinker and conscious communicator. With an eye...2020-04-3037 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipFundraising stuck? plateaued? Tips for getting unstuckMy guest for this episode is Sherry Quam Taylor. Sherry has over 13 years’ experience with nonprofits: as a volunteer, staff, and on boards. Sherry has had her own business helping nonprofits for eight years. She teaches nonprofit leaders how to pivot from small-dollar donations to securing larger, investment-level donations so they can finally fund their missions. The leaders she works with are experts in their field, but when it comes to individual donor fundraising, they’ve simply never been trained on how to do it, so it feels uncomfortable and frustrating. She helps them learn the exact step...2020-04-1639 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipSafety in the workplace-especially in a crisisMy guest for this episode is Michelle Mendoza. Michelle’s Human Resources career spans more than 20 years – with large corporations such as Johnson & Johnson, Intuit, Cadence Design Systems and KLA Tenor. Michelle has 15 years of experience working with non-profits, including spending over a year as a HR Manager at a non-profit before starting her own business, Connect to HR. Since 2010, she has focused on HR consulting for companies including Apple and Veritas as well as privately held businesses, non-profits, and foundations. Michelle is bilingual in English and Spanish, and can assist leaders to develop a heig...2020-04-0935 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipWhat is executive coaching? Is it for you?My guest for this episode is John Baird. John’s passion for bringing strong leadership and culture building skills to early stage ventures resulted in the founding (with Ben Tauber) of the Velocity Group in 2015. John is currently the Senior Partner and Board Chair at Velocity. He and Managing Partner Edward Sullivan have positioned Velocity as the “go to” coaching firm for early stage companies beginning to scale. John helps leaders leverage their natural talents and expand their skill sets to the next level. He is passionate about innovation and change and helps leaders scale and tr...2020-04-0236 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipDon't leave your nonprofit career to chanceMy guest for this episode is Matt Hugg. Over his 30-year career, Matt has held management and fundraising positions at the Boy Scouts of America, Lebanon Valley College, the University of Cincinnati, Ursinus College, and the University of the Arts. Matt teaches fundraising, management, and marketing at a number of graduate programs and corporation, online, and in person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. Matt is founder of Nonprofit.Courses, an on-demand, eLearning resource for nonprofit leaders, staff, board members and volunteers. Nonprofit courses has hundreds of courses on nearly every aspect of n...2020-03-2641 min
AFlame MinistryAflame Ministry Show 87 Effective Leadership TeamsDr. Mary Hiland joins Pastor Kathleen to talk about the elements of an effective leadership team, mistakes in recruiting members for a leadership team, trust-building strategies for teams and more.2020-03-1158 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipUsing “improv” as a tool to improve working relationshipsMy guest for this episode is Andrea Hummel. Andrea is trained in multicultural diversity, mediation and trauma recovery. She holds a Masters in applied anthropology American University (Washington, DC) with additional studies in refugee affairs and linguistics. Andrea holds a Theory certification in TSM psychodrama for post-traumatic growth and presents at conferences both in the US and abroad. In 1991 she founded a consulting firm specializing in cultural diversity and human relations consulting, providing training, cultural needs assessments, and human relations consulting. She was an adjunct faculty member at the University of Florida and Manatee Community College. 2020-02-0634 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipBoard Committees: board capacity and principles to considerThis is one of Mary's bonus episodes. In this episode she shares some insights about how form follows function applies to how board committees are formed and how board member capacity comes into play. Establishing strategic goals for the board and, following that, a structure – i.e., committees – to lead achievement of those goals can glaringly reveal whether or not the board really has the capacity to use that structure – in other words who is going to serve on what committee/task force. Mary's facilitated board retreats where when they got to this point – the board me...2019-11-0709 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipKnow your 3 legal duties?This is a bonus episode with Mary. Mary has found that many board members have not been oriented to their 3 legal duties. These duties apply personally to anyone serving as a director of a corporation (nonprofit or for-profit) board. She discusses not only the duties themselves but the implications for board members. Executive directors need to understand these duties too and be sure board members do. Knowing these duties and their implications can empower board members and give them confidence that they know this important part of their responsibilities. And, of course, complying...2019-10-1714 min
Fundraising Freedom Podcast with Mary ValloniEpisode 128 | How to Build a Strong Board with Mary HilandOn today’s show, I interview Mary Hiland with Hiland Consulting. Mary has been involved with nonprofit organizations for more than 40 years. She went from volunteer to staff to executive director. Mary led two mergers of her nonprofit with 530 staff and has worked with budgets ranging from $100,000-$26 million. Mary is now a consultant and coach for nonprofit leaders and their boards. What are some of the challenges executive directors face with their boards? Nonprofits do not orient board members. In a recent survey, 75% of the board members said in terms of understanding governi...2019-09-3000 min
Inspired Nonprofit Leadership3 Board Orientation MistakesThis is a bonus episode with Mary. Nonprofit organizations provide critical and life-enhancing services to our communities. If you are a nonprofit executive or board member, you know first-hand what a valuable role you play. We all have a stake in nonprofits’ success. And, we know that to be successful a nonprofit must be led by an effective board of directors. One of the biggest opportunities to ensure a nonprofit board realizes its full potential is in orienting new board members. But, orienting board members effectively isn’t easy. Nonprofits often make...2019-09-1909 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipAdvisory Groups: Bane or Benefit?This is one of our bonus episodes – a moment with Mary. In this episode, Mary discusses Advisory Groups. She gives examples and shares the benefits you can reap from forming an Advisory Group. Mary also goes over the important steps to take to evaluate if an Advisory Group is right for your nonprofit and how to form one with success. Please sure to subscribe and, while you’re at it, rate and review. For more details about me or my work please go to: Hiland Consulting To get the free guide I crea...2019-08-1510 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipPrepare for leader transitions in your nonprofitMy guest for this episode is Carol Hamilton. Carol grew up overseas and learned at an early age that cultures vary and there are few absolutes. Living in the world between her home American culture and European culture, she became a student of history, culture and language. Carol is fascinated with ways to better understand human organizing systems and the cultures that emerge within these systems. Carol grew up the younger sister of a brother with special needs. Observing how the world treated him, interacted with his difference and how in many cases systems were not s...2019-07-2538 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipDo you have unlimited capacity?This is one of our bonus episodes – a moment with Mary. In this episode, Mary discusses our capacity and shares some tips for how to make the best use of it--particularly as it relates to the work of nonprofit leaders. Do you have unlimited capacity? Of course not! Listen to this episode to learn how to maximize the capacity (time, energy, etc.) that you do have. Please sure to subscribe and, while you’re at it, rate and review. For more details about me or my work please go to: Hiland Consulting To g...2019-07-1818 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipTips on board self-assessmentsThis is one of our bonus episodes – a moment with Mary. In this episode, Mary shares some ideas about conducting a good board of directors’ self-assessment. If you want to have a board that is truly an asset and you know changes are needed, then the place to start is with Board assessment. In this episode, Mary shares how to do that. She starts with a review of the benefits of doing a board assessment and then highlights the six steps of a good board assessment process. The episode ends with a caution about...2019-05-3013 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipEvaluating the Executive DirectorThis is one of our bonus episodes – a moment with Mary. In this episode, Mary shares some tips for effectively evaluating the executive director and some cautions about pitfalls to avoid. We all know that effective leadership requires clarity of expectations and feedback on an ongoing basis helping people know how they are doing. It is disconcerting that the anecdotal information is that many Executive Directors don’t get evaluated. Without a defined evaluation process, the Executive Director has no real structure in place for ongoing performance/professional development feedback. This can be create...2019-04-1825 min
Inspired Nonprofit Leadership3 Key Factors in Board ImprovementThis is a bonus episode – a moment with Mary. In this episode, Mary shares what her research and that of others has shown are three critical success factors for improving a board of directors. Some nonprofit leaders have little trouble articulating what they think should, or could, be better about their boards. But, even if you are one who knows where you want your board to go, the challenge may be how to get there. Listen to learn the three factors that promote success in board improvement. Please be sure to subscribe so you don’t mi...2019-03-2214 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipAddressing staff or board member conflicts of interestThis is a bonus episode – a moment with Mary. In this episode, Mary talks about how conflicts of interest come up in nonprofits – both with staff and board members and what to consider when addressing them. Mary shares her personal experience from her own board service as well as when she was a CEO and she offers three tips for safeguarding your nonprofit from the potential negative affects conflicts of interest can have. Please be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. And it would be great if you would also write a revie...2019-02-2114 min
Inspired Nonprofit LeadershipThe 5 ways your board really mattersThis is one of our bonus episodes – a moment with Mary. In this episode, Mary talks about why boards matter and how board members, when they are fully realizing their potential, make a real difference for the nonprofits they serve. Mary shares her personal experiences with her own Boards when she was an executive director and the lessons she learned. As a CEO, working with a new board she experienced first hand the 5 key ways board members add value and advance the mission. Please be sure to rate, subscribe, and review the show. Fo...2019-01-1712 min
Inspired Conversations with Amy Schuber444 Mary Hiland, Unleashing the Potential of Nonprofit Leaders and BoardsMary Hiland, Ph.D., brings over 40 years of experience to nonprofit leaders to create a paradigm shift about how to develop an informed and inspired board that’s truly an asset. Her mission is to ignite the potential of the board, getting rid of the mindset that a board is a burden. Mary’s deep expertise and hands-on experience bring credibility and confidence to nonprofit leaders who know she understands because she’s “been there.” Mary’s gift is being direct and candid, but supportive, in ways that empower nonprofit leaders to unleash their full potential in service....2018-12-0641 min
Special ProgramsSpecial Program Series features Mary Hiland to discuss her book The Bumpy Road to Assistive Living a Daughter’s Memoir 12/02/2018On December 2, Mary Hiland will present a talk about the publication of her book, “The Bumpy Road to Assisted Living a Daughter’s Memoir,” available on amazon.com
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Nonprofit Coach: 3 Experts Take "Deep Dive" Into Strengthening Nonprofit BoardsClick here for tedhart.com
He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERTS:
Mike Burns has over twenty years as a nonprofit manager. Since 1994, Mike has been a partner and organizational development consultant in BWB Solutions. His work focuses on strategic and business planning, nonprofit governance, and helping nonprofits assess their readiness for mergers. He writes the blog, Nonprofit Boar...2018-03-0659 min