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 ...
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Recognizing & Maximizing Your Moments of “Flow”
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How To Audit Your Strategic Plan To Prepare For Annual Planning
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ChatGPT Beyond Fundraising: How To Use ChatGPT To Build Capacity On Your Small Team
Today I’m doing a ChatGPT redux episode. I did a more general walk through of the tool earlier this spring ... -
Strategy Quick Hit: How To Connect With The Right Donors
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How To Build An Intentional Organizational & Team Culture
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Nonprofit Smart Growth Mini-Series: The Hallmarks of a Healthy “Mature” Organization
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Nonprofit Smart Growth Mini-Series: Intentionality & Systemization In Early & Late Growth Phases
Join Brooke in the third episode of her four-part series on smart organizational growth. Diving into the nuances of growth ... -
Nonprofit Smart Growth Mini-Series: Bringing Order To Chaos In Childhood Stage
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Nonprofit Growth Mini-Series: The Goals and Milestones of The Start-Up Phase
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Revolutionize Your Nonprofit Workflow with Chat GPT
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A Fundraising Masterclass with Cindy Wagman: Build Your Development Team Without Breaking Your Budget
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How I Close Out Each Quarter: 5 Questions To Guide Quarterly Reflection & Planning
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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 Diagnose Root Causes & Solve Problems In Your Organization
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Strategic Planning Mini-Series: Creating Goals That Translate Vision Into Reality
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Strategic Planning Mini-Series: Set Your Strategic Priorities
In this insightful episode, Brooke continues her series on building a robust strategic plan, focusing on the crucial role of ... -
Strategic Planning Mini-Series: The Power of A Clear & Compelling Vision
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The Power of The CEO Day
In this week’s episode, I talk about a powerful strategy for getting out of the weeds in your organization: The ... -
The Snake In The Grass Sneaking Into Your Org & Holding You Back
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3 Courageous Infrastructure Shifts That Will Ensure Your Sustainable Impact
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Strategy Quick Hit: How To Get Your Time Back: 3 Lists To More Leverage
In this week’s episode, I’m walking through a simple yet powerful activity that’s designed to create clarity about where and ... -
Understanding & Practicing Liberatory Governance, with Natalie Bamdad and Ananda Valenzuela
In this week’s episode, I’m talking about an important – and top of mind – question for so many people: ... -
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The Powerful Myth That Could Be Stalling Your Growth
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How To Actually Operationalize Your Plan For Organizational Growth
This week, I’m doing a quick strategy hit about something that is the underpinning of your growth – organizational playbooks. ... -
The 1 Lesson I Learned That Changed EVERYTHING About Growing My Organization
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A Fun (& Powerful) Cultivation and Network Expansion Activity
Today I talk about a fun cultivation activity that’s easy to pull together and can be done in the waning ... -
How To Find Untapped Organizational Capacity Hidden In Plain Sight
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One Of The Most Powerful (& Underused!) Strategies For Reclaiming Your Time For “Real” Work
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Strategy Quick Hit: How To Hire To Fuel Growth
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The Meaning & Mechanics Behind Build a Truly Engaged Board, with Christal Cherry
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How To Build Your Personal Board of Directors, with Lakimja Mattocks
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How To Design An Organization That You’re Proud Of, From The Ground Up
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How To Create A 2022 Vision Map For Your Organization
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The Art & Science of 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 Dennis Williams
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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
In this episode, we speak with Robyne Walker Murphy, nationally recognized art and social justice educator and Executive Director of ...