I 501(c) You - The Podcast for NonProfit Board Members

A Masterclass in Board Engagement with Dawn Stanhope

This week, we are joined by the CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, Dawn Stanhope. When it comes to engaging your board, there aren't many people who do it like Dawn, and she actually has two boards. Listen in to hear Dawn’s strategies for keeping board members engaged, what she looks for when she is identifying new board members, and what a CEO needs from their board.
Timestamps:
(01:00) Introducing Dawn Stanhope
(03:00) What is your approach to working with your board?
(04:05) What is the CEOs role in engaging the board?
(05:40) Time management with the board
(08:50) Quarterly board social
(11:00) Identifying board members
(16:20) How have you evolved the board to reflect the composition of your clientele?
(20:55) What do you need from board members?
(22:45) Words of wisdom for new CEOs
(26:22) How do you manage everything with the board?
(29:00) Recapping with Read
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Recruiting Superstar Board Members: The 4 Key Desires

In this week’s episode we talk about what nonprofit board members want. People join nonprofit boards for a multitude of reasons, but we believe they can be narrowed down to 4. They want to contribute, make a difference, grow skills, and build relationships.
If your nonprofit board can provide these four things, we believe you will have an easier time recruiting and adding new board members.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Recruiting nonprofit board members
(01:52) #1 - They want to contribute/#2 - Make a difference towards the mission
(02:45) #3 - Grow skills and learn new things
(03:41) #4 - Build relationships
(04:30) Wrapping up
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Don’t Get Sued as a Nonprofit Board Member with Michael Howard

This week we are speaking with Atlas Insurance’s, Michael Howard. Michael has a wealth of knowledge in the nonprofit insurance space and generously shares with us. Michael explains the risks nonprofits need to be aware of that are not insurance related, the actual coverage a D&O insurance policy provides, when nonprofits and nonprofit board members can get in trouble, and most importantly, how to mitigate these risks. This is a must listen to episode for any nonprofit board member.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Michael Howard
(04:00) What risks do nonprofits need to be aware of?
(07:40) Trends in risk management nonprofits should be aware of
(11:40) What basic types of insurance should nonprofits have?
(13:40) Does your E&O and D&O actually cover everything?
(15:10) Where do nonprofits get in trouble?
(19:00) Other ways nonprofits can mitigate their risk
(20:55) What factors would you consider before joining a nonprofit board?
(25:17) Anything else?
(29:24) Recapping with Read
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Strategy - A Process not a Plan

This week, we are discussing the importance of regular strategic planning. However, you do not have to create a brand new strategic plan every time your previous plan comes to an end. It is possible to update the plan and extend several of the objectives. Along with updating the strategic plan, we discuss the benefits of strategic planning, including engaging internal and external stakeholders, identifying priorities, and coming to a common understanding of the mission.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Why you might want to consider regular strategic planning
(00:35) Biggest benefits of strategic planning - engaging stakeholders
(01:40) Engaging Staff
(02:30) Identifying priorities
(03:20) Discuss the mission
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3 Keys for an Executive Director: Collaborate, Communicate, Keep Your Board Engaged with Rick Yocum

This week, we are speaking with Rick Yocum, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Manatee County. Rick had a diverse background of experience before joining the Humane Society of Manatee County. We believe this has contributed greatly to his success. Rick provides us with great information on how to communicate with your board, keeping your board members engaged, managing volunteers, working with your board chair, and more. Rick does this in his clear and concise communication style. Similar to how he recommends communicating with the board.
After listening to this interview, it is clear that the animals and people at the Humane Society of Manatee County are in good hands.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Rick
(03:15) Becoming the Executive Director of the Humane Society of Manatee County
(04:35) Biggest learning experience going from for profit to nonprofit?
(06:18) How do you communicate with your board?
(11:35) How do you keep the board engaged?
(13:30) Rick’s approach to board meetings
(17:10) Rick’s approach on committees
(19:00) Advice for working with the board chair
(22:25) Rick’s approach in managing volunteers
(25:55) Rick’s last pieces of advice
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4 Primary Roles of a Nonprofit Board of Directors

Today, we discuss the 4 primary roles of a nonprofit board of directors. These roles allow the nonprofit board to function as intended, support the organization, and fulfill the fiduciary duties. These 4 roles should be consistent across any nonprofit board, as all nonprofit organizations need support in these four categories.
Timestamps:
(01:00) 4 Primary Roles of a nonprofit board of directors
(01:20) #1 - Governance
(01:40) #2 - Oversight and fiduciary responsibility
(02:25) #3 - Guidance on the strategic direction
(03:05) #4 - Fundraising
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1 Year of Podcasting for Nonprofit Board Members

I 501(c) You - The Podcast for Nonprofit Board Members is 1 year old! In the 52nd episode of I 501(c) You, Michael reflects on the guests who have joined us on I501(c) You, he discusses topics from the past year he is seeing in his consulting practice, and he speculates on what the next year holds. 
Timestamps:
(00:00) Past guests
(00:35) Happy birthday I 501(c) You!
(01:30) Serving on a nonprofit board is the best leadership development experience
(03:26) The importance of bylaws
(04:57) The importance of the Board Chair & CEO relationship
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Failing Forward - How Adrienne Bookhamer is a Better Executive Director This Time

This week, we speak with Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Executive Director, Adrienne Bookhamer. This is not Adrienne’s first time being an executive director. In fact, her first go-round as Executive Director did not start off well. She almost ran the organization into the ground. However, she learned from her mistakes, resurrected that organization and is now an even better executive director.
This is a must-listen for anyone who wants to be an executive director or is a new executive director.
Timestamps:
(00:54) Interview Starts and Adrienne introduces herself
(02:40) Becoming an executive director and running the agency into the ground
(05:35) What would have helped you be more successful?
(13:00) What advice do you give to new executive directors?
(14:35) How do you approach the role differently now?
(17:20) As an executive director, find outside support 
(18:20) Joining an executive director support group
(20:10) Tips for creating a stronger relationship with your board of directors
(23:00) How a new board chair effects the executive director
(23:50) What role should the executive director have in the discussion of the selection of the next board chair?
(24:30) Last pieces of advice
(26:45) Recapping with Read
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Characteristics of an Effective Nonprofit Board Chair

This week, we are discussing the characteristics of an effective nonprofit board chair. The role of board chair can seem like an obvious one for those leaders from the for-profit industry looking to give back to their community. However, there are some differences between for-profit leadership and nonprofit board leadership that need to be considered. In this episode, we discuss the primary characteristics and functions of an effective board chair. 
Timestamps:
(00:36) Grounding with the differences between for profit and nonprofit sector
(03:20) 4 characteristics of a good board chair
(07:20) Primary functions of a nonprofit board chair
(10:00) Wrap up
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Embrace Professional Development with Dr. Patton McDowell

This week, we are speaking with Dr. Patton McDowell, founder of PMA Nonprofit Leadership. This is a wonderful conversation for anyone, regardless of their involvement in the nonprofit space, to learn how to be intentional about professional development. We discuss the importance of taking a personal retreat, strategic networking to create your personal board of directors, and how nonprofit board members can hire a CEO/ED who is able to advance their expertise and the organization’s.
Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership
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Timestamps:
01:14 - Dr. McDowell introduces himself and talks working with the Special Olympics.
03:55 - Getting the CFRE and embracing professional development
06:25 - Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership
07:50 - What characteristics should a board member seek in a CEO/ED?
11:10 - What is the board's responsibility in professional development for the CEO/ED?
12:25 - How can we work through the “professional development is too expensive” problem?
13:30 - Can you talk about the 7 steps in the book?
16:50 - Taking a personal annual retreat and how to do it
19:20 - Should anyone in the organization think about professional development?
20:30 - How should a CEO respond when a board questions the need for professional development?
22:40 - Strategic networking and creating your personal board of directors
27:00 - Recapping with Read
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