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What This Episode Answers Most nonprofit organizations aren’t held back by bad strategy — they’re held back by invisible rules ...
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Why “Delegate Better” Doesn’t Work
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The Real Reason Your Board Feels Like More Work (It’s Not What You Think)
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Micro-Series Pt3: How To Start Fixing Your Design Deficits
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Micro-Series Pt2: Why Invisible Labor Is Not a Strategy
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Why Revenue Still Feels Fragile After Year-End Fundraising
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Stability Isn’t a Reward—It’s a Decision
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The One Thing That Makes Your Team, Board & Donors Go All In
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Is Your Balanced Budget A Red Herring?
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How To Lead Without Controlling Everything
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Why You Need To Pick One Thing
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How To Know When Planning To Pause Is The Right Strategic Move
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Hit Pause: A Summer Playlist to Help You Reset, Refocus, and Lead Better
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3 Ways To Fight Mid-Year Decision Fatigue
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Why Your Board Isn’t Aligned (And 3 Moves to Fix It Fast)
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Burnout Looks Like Control: How To Lead Without Controlling Everything
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Mini-Series: How to Make Your Design Shift Stick
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Mini-Series: How To Diagnose What’s Broken In Your Nonprofit
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Why Your Burnout is a Signal—Not a Flaw. And What To Do About It.
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Why More Money or Staff Might Actually Break Your Organization
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3 Ways to Reclaim Your Voice in Funder Meetings
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2 Mindset Shifts That Are Actually Powerful Growth Strategies
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Why Your Team’s Burnout Is a Signal—Not a Symptom
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Why Your Leadership Team Member Is Struggling—and How to Fix It
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Oldie But Goodie: Revolutionize Your Nonprofit Workflow with ChatGPT
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The 5 Horsemen of Nonprofit Stagnation
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The Secret To Talking About Your Mission In A Way That Inspires Giving
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Why Your Board Feels Disengaged (And How to Fix It)
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4 Questions To Help Your Organization Stay Stable In Crazy Times
In a world of constant change—economic shifts, political turbulence, and unexpected crises—how can nonprofit leaders ensure their organizations remain ... -
What’s Next for Nonprofits: 2025 Predictions from Sector Experts
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How To Achieve Bolder Goals By Recognizing & Pushing Through Your Growth Edge
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How to be Resilience Ready in 2025
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Your Annual Plan Won’t Work If It’s A List of Activities (And What To Do Instead)
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Why Having a Strong Individual Giving Program Is Non-Negotiable
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How To Talk About Growth Beyond Just Numbers
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5 Questions To Guide Your Annual Fundraising Planning
In this episode, I share five questions to guide your annual fundraising planning. These aren’t just surface-level prompts—they’re designed to ... -
10 Annual Planning Questions To Ensure Organizational Resilience in 2025
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BONUS AUDIO TRAINING: Reverse Engineering Successful 7-Figure Nonprofits
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How To Take Control of Your Calendar & Feel Less Overwhelm
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What To Do When The Team You Have Is No Longer The Team You Need
At some point in your nonprofit’s growth, you’ll realize that the team that got you this far might not be ... -
Navigating Uncertainty As A Nonprofit Leader: Words of Wisdom With Rhea Wong
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How To Shift Your Board Out Of The Weeds & Into Higher Level Governance
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Why Your Organization’s Growth Is About More Than Just Funding
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Unlocking Wholeness At Work
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Harnessing The Power of Collaboration
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Mini Training: The Elements of An Effective Strategic Plan
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Mini Training: The 4 Part Structure For Facilitating Your Own POWERFUL Strategic Planning Process
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4 Summer Strategies To Help You Hit Your Year End Goals
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How To Turn Your Next Conference Presentation Into An Effective Fundraising Cultivation Opportunity
In this episode, I break down how to get the opportunity to speak at a conference presentation to do double ... -
Spotlight on Donor Cultivation Dimension 4: Trust
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Spotlight on Donor Cultivation Dimension 3: Liking
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Spotlight on Donor Cultivation Dimension 2: Understanding
In today’s episode, I continue our mini-series on donor cultivation dimension 2: focusing on how nonprofit leaders can build meaningful ... -
What It Really Means To “Build Relationships” With Potential Donors
In this 4-part strategy mini-series about dimensions of donor cultivation, I break down what it truly means to build relationships ... -
6 Questions To Transform Your Calendar & Stave Off Overwhelm
Do you often feel overwhelmed by back-to-back meetings and never-ending tasks? Tune in as I will help you transform your ... -
How To Build Better Teams
In this episode, I reflect on some enlightening conversations with leaders from my Next Level Nonprofit program – I revisit ... -
How To Lead In A Way That Sustains You
In this episode, I reflect on conversations with inspiring leaders from my Next Level Nonprofit program – we delve into ... -
How To Build True Partnerships With Funders
I’ve been having some incredible conversations with leaders in my Next Level Nonprofit and coaching programs about sustainable leadership, staying ... -
How To Overcome The Failures of Traditional Leadership
In this episode, I reflect on insightful conversations with leaders from my Next Level Nonprofit program, exploring the essence of ... -
How To Hire The Right Person Every Time
Welcome to this week’s episode where I delve into the magic of using a hiring rubric in your nonprofit’s ... -
How to Use Advisory Councils to Grow Your Credibility and Capacity
Have you ever had people in your network who are excited about your mission and work, but who don’t ... -
Throwback: How To Transform Your Organization With ChatGPT
This week I’m bringing back one part of my 3-part series on how to unlock the power of ChatGPT. I’m ... -
What Does Good Measurement Look Like in Practice? 4 Core Metrics for Your Dashboard
In this episode, I walk through the 4 core metrics vital for your nonprofit’s success. I can’t overstate the importance ... -
How to Use Brain Trusts To Grow & Deepen Your Community of Supporters
In this episode, I dive into the concept of a Brain Trust—a facilitated gathering that leverages the expertise of ... -
How to Communicate Your Work Effectively to Any Type of Potential Supporter
In today’s podcast, I share a concrete method for communicating your work to potential supporters — no matter who they ... -
How To Assess Your Quarter: Five Questions For You & Your Team
The end of a quarter is a powerful opportunity for growth and strategic planning. In this episode, I share 5 ... -
Episode RoundUp: How to find more time, money & capacity in your organization
In today’s episode, I offer a catalog of the episodes in which I’ve done a deeper dive into how to ... -
How to Add More Organizational Capacity Without Spending Money
In this episode, I’m doing a deep dive into the concept of leveraged networks – the secret sauce to expanding ... -
The 4 Parts of a Good Nonprofit Financial Dashboard
In this episode, I walk through how Key Financial Indicators can serve as a high leverage navigational compass through the ... -
How to conduct a “Leverage Self-Audit” for your nonprofit?
Over the past 25 years, I’ve learned that understanding the concept of leverage can mean the difference between sustainable growth ... -
How To Plan A Day for Visioning & Planning: A CEO Day
A CEO Day isn’t just about stepping away from the day-to-day tasks. It’s about stepping fully into a role that ... -
Business Frameworks That Increase Leverage
Do you ever wonder about the approaches someone actually takes to grow their organization’s budget, team, board and impact? Like ... -
Encore: Build Your Development Team Without Breaking Your Budget, with Cindy Wagman
I’m resharing one of my most popular podcast episodes: A fantastic conversation with Cindy Wagman, Founder and President of The Good ... -
How To Build Systems That Scale, with Rachel Bearbower
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How High-Leverage Leaders Schedule Their Week
In this episode, I unravel the art of getting out of the daily hustle to carve out space for strategic ... -
Quick Strategy Episode: 6-Questions To Make Your Growth More Strategic
This week is another quick strategy episode. I’m sharing a powerful strategic framework that organizations use to anchor and align ... -
How To Build A Branding Strategy That Helps Drive Your Organization’s Growth, Even With A Small Budget, with Farra Trompeter
In this episode, I’m thrilled to share my conversation with Farra Trompeter, Co-Director and Worker – Owner at Big Duck. ... -
Quick Strategy Episode: Using “Who Not How” To Get Out Of The Weeds
In this week’s quick strategy episode, I dive into a pivotal mindset shift that revolutionized my approach to leading and ... -
Mastering the Flywheel: The Key To Strategic & Sustainable Growth in Your Organization
In this episode, I explore the concept of the flywheel concept, a game-changer for any organization aiming for sustainable growth ... -
Content Repurposing To Amplify Nonprofit Impact, with Becky Endicott and Jon McCoy
In today’s episode, I’m talking with two of my favorite people: Becky Endicott and Jon McCoy, co-founders of We Are ... -
How To Not Lose Your New Donors
What do I do with new donors so I don’t lose them? The answer is: Learn as much about your ... -
Build Teams That Are Greater Than The Sum Of Their Parts, A Replay Tribute To Darcy Richie
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Launch An Organization That Will Last, with Jack Graham
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A Simple Strategy For Keeping Your Board Focused & Engaged
Now that you’ve had your board retreat, and set your goals to grow your board or expand your gala, it’s ... -
Nonprofit Sector Leaders Share Their Predictions for 2024
In this enlightening episode of “Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast,” Brooke brings together a panel of experts to share their predictions ... -
Use Thought Leadership For Nonprofit Growth, with Tania Bhattacharyya
In this inspiring and brass-tacks episode, I talk with Tania Bhattacharyya, founder of Lumos Marketing, about the power of thought ... -
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Turn Your Goals Into A Powerful Nonprofit Growth Plan
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4 Nonprofit Leaders Share What Worked In 2023
In this special episode, Brooke showcases the valuable experiences of four remarkable leaders from her Next Level Nonprofit program. ... -
How Do You Cultivate Hope?
In this episode, I delve into a concept that’s especially relevant for nonprofit leaders, and especially these days: the ... -
Recognizing & Maximizing Your Moments of “Flow”
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Fighting Overwhelm & Growing Impact: Behind The Scenes of My Next Level Nonprofit Mastermind
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Plan Your Year of Board Engagement in Less Than A Day
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Confessions from the Car: Reflections on our Mastermind
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The Art & Science Of Delegation On Your Growing Nonprofit Team
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How To Say No (The Secret Is Saying Yes)
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How To Use ChatGPT To Build Your Nonprofit’s Capacity
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Strategy Quick Hit: How To Connect With The Right Nonprofit Donors
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How To Build Your Nonprofit Capacity With Nontraditional Staff
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How To Build An Intentional Organizational & Team Culture
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Nonprofit Growth Mini-Series | A Healthy “Mature” Nonprofit
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Nonprofit Growth Mini-Series | Early & Late Growth
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Nonprofit Growth Mini-Series | The Childhood Stage
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Nonprofit Growth Mini-Series | The Start-Up Phase
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Revolutionize Your Nonprofit Workflow with ChatGPT
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5 Questions To Guide Quarterly Reflection & Planning
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How To “Get Out Of The Weeds” Of Your Organization
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A Simple, Powerful Tool For Maintaining Board Engagement
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How to Attract New Funders And Donors to Fuel Your Growth
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How to Figure Out Your Next Right Hire
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How To Create The Magic of A High-impact Nonprofit Board
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How To Diagnose Root Causes of Problems In Your Nonprofit
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Nonprofit Strategic Planning Mini-Series | Setting Goals
Join Brooke in this final episode of her series on creating a powerful annual strategic plan for your nonprofit organization. ... -
Nonprofit Strategic Planning Mini-Series | Creating Priorities
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Nonprofit Strategic Planning Mini-Series | Creating a Clear Vision
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The Power of The CEO Day
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The Curse of Perfectionism Holding Your Nonprofit Back
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3 Infrastructure Shifts That Ensure Your Sustainable Impact
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Strategy Quick Hit: How To Get Your Time Back
In this insightful episode, Brooke delves into a crucial aspect of leadership – effective time management. She presents a ... -
The Practice of Liberatory Governance, with Natalie Bamdad and Ananda Valenzuela
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What Your Nonprofit Staffing Challenges Are *Really* About
Join Brooke in this insightful episode as she tackles the complex web of staffing challenges faced by leaders. Diving ... -
The Powerful Myth That Could Be Stalling Your Nonprofit Growth
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How To Actually Implement Your Plan For Nonprofit Growth
In this insightful episode, Brooke, a seasoned solopreneur, delves into the crucial role of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and organizational ... -
The 1 Lesson I Learned That Changed EVERYTHING About Growing My Organization
In this insightful episode, Brooke, a dynamic solopreneur, explores the transitional phases of nonprofit growth, termed as “gear shift moments.” ... -
A Fun (& Powerful) Cultivation and Network Expansion Activity
Join Brooke in this engaging episode as she delves into the world of Brain Trusts – a fun yet ... -
How To Find Untapped Organizational Capacity Hidden In Plain Sight
In this insightful episode, Brooke, a seasoned solopreneur, sheds light on the often-overlooked resource in nonprofit management: untapped capacity within ... -
A Powerful (& Underused!) Strategy For Reclaiming Your Time
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How To Get Your Finance House In Order, with Germeen Guillaume
Join Brooke, a solopreneur with a flair for engaging conversation, as she delves into a critical yet often daunting aspect ... -
Strategy Quick Hit: How To Hire To Fuel Growth
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Building a Truly Engaged Board, with Christal Cherry
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Build Your Personal Board of Directors, with Lakimja Mattocks
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How To Design & Grow A Nonprofit That You’re Proud Of
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The Practice of Liberatory Leadership, with Trish Tchume and Ericka Stallings
Join Brooke for a profound conversation with Trish Tchume, Director of Liberatory Leadership Practice at the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, ... -
The “Why” and “How” of Creating Your Own Mastermind Group
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The Architecture of Impact
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How To Create A 2022 Vision Map For Your Organization
Join Brooke in this insightful episode as she explores the significance of an annual organizational vision in driving intentional planning ... -
How Identities Shape Nonprofit Leadership, with Vanessa Luna
This week I get to talk with Vanessa Luna, co-Founder and Director of Programs at ImmSchools. ImmSchools is an immigrant-led ... -
How To Use Nonprofit Life Cycles For Reflection
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What True Partnership With A Funder Actually Looks Like, with Terri Davis-Merchant
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The Only Fundraising Strategy You’ll Ever Need, With Suzy Myers-Jackson
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How to Use Brand To Build A Community of Ambassadors for Your Org, with Sarah Durham
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Building & Leading Teams Fueled By Trust, with Darcy Richie
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The Next Normal: An Interview with Tene Howard and Zareta Ricks
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The Next Normal: An Interview with Wayne Ho
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The Next Normal: An Interview with Katy Rubin
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The Next Normal: An Interview with Tarik Ward
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The Next Normal: An Interview with Kemi Ilesanmi
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The Next Normal: An Interview with Robyne Walker Murphy
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