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

Why Would a Busy CEO Join a Nonprofit Board? With Dennis Murphy

This week, we are speaking with Dennis Murphy, President and CEO of Gulfside Bank and Past Board Chair of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Dennis shares with us some of the differences between leading a 501(c)3 and a 501(c)6, how being a board chair helped him as a CEO, and how he managed the large board of the Chamber.
Key Takeaways:
Soft skills are extremely important to being a great leader.
It is helpful for the board chair to set a long term goal for the board.
As a board chair, Dennis wanted to support the CEO and allow her to run the organization.
Timestamps:
00:56 - Interview Starts
01:12 - Dennis introduces himself
03:10 - Why did Dennis volunteer his time at the Sarasota Chamber?
06:15 - What is the role of the board chair for the Chamber?
08:45 - How do you manage a large board?
11:25 - How much time did you dedicate to the Chamber on a weekly basis?
13:05 - What is the difference between a 501(c)6 and 501(c)3?
15:25 - What skills as CEO helped you perform as board chair?
19:00 - What skills as board chair help you perform as a CEO?
21:10 - Anything else?
22:30 - Recapping with Read
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The Art of Nonprofit Governance

In this episode, Michael discusses the importance of having a sound governance process. It will save your board headache, heartache, and effort if you have well defined processes and stick to them. Nonprofit board members change so frequently, these processes need to be part of the culture of the organization. This way, even when board members term off, the next group can pick up right where they left off.
 
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Leveraging Consultants to Build Capacity and Expand Your Nonprofit’s Reach with Ashley Dietz

Join us as we speak with Florida Philanthropic Network's President and CEO, Ashley Dietz. FPN has been on a growth trajectory and is utilizing the expertise of consultants to help their growth. We discuss the pros and cons of utilizing consultants, how Ashley manages consultants, and how to get consultants to buy in.
 
Key Takeaways:
Ashley's Board responded with relief when she approached them about the consulting model.
Consultants are great for timebound projects.
For consultants: Do not underestimate the power of saying "no."
 
Timestamps:
00:45 - Interview starts and Ashley introduces herself
01:45 - Ashley’s background
03:05 - Transition of becoming a CEO during COVID
05:00 - What did you find out during your “listening tour”?
06:25 - Ashley talks about the consultant model
08:55 - How do you find consultants to contract?
10:00 - How do you manage consultants?
11:50 - How do you create clarity in the work for the consultants?
13:50 - Strategic considerations when using consultants
15:07 - The power of saying “no” as a consultant
15:40 - Reporting structure for consultants
16:35 - Downsides in the consulting model
17:57 - How do you onboard a consultant?
20:25 - What was the board’s response to the consulting model?
22:15 - What would create the need to add staff?
23:53 - Aspirations for FPN
26:33 - Recapping with Read
 
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Why Every Nonprofit Board Member Should Contribute Financially

We believe that every nonprofit board member should make a personal financial contribution to their organization. Yes, this means beyond anything your company provides, beyond connecting others to the organization, and asking others to donate. This is for a few reasons:
A Board Member making a personal financial contribution is a public display of support for the organization.
If the board members are not willing to donate, why would the public be willing to donate?
On grant applications, many funders will ask "does 100% of your board give to the organization?"
This does not mean that a board member should be required to donate a significant amount. Many organizations will ask board members to donate "an amount that is meaningful to you". However, some organizations do require a minimum donation, although that would be made clear before joining the board.
 
Timestamps:
00:40 - Why do I have to donate to the organization in which I volunteer as a board member?
01:45 - The organization you are a board member on should be your #1 priority giving organization
02:20 - It shows public support of the mission, vision, and values of the organization
03:09 - It shows the board is 100% behind the organization
03:35 - Funders will ask “does 100% of your board give to the organization?”
04:05 - Some nonprofits require a minimum donation
04:30 - Contribute something that is “meaningful to you”
05:45 - Set a contribution policy, set the expectation
 
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Maximizing Impact through Strategic Communication with Debra Jacobs

On this week's episode of I 501(c) You, we are joined by Debra Jacobs, President & CEO of The Patterson Foundation. Debra has been a long-time friend, mentor, boss, coach, and is a master in strategic communication. We are excited to have Debra on to share with us her insights on strategic communication including the importance of painting a picture, over communicating, and the CEOs role in creating a culture of communication.
 
Key Takeaways:
It's not always about what the CEO says, it is about what everyone buys into.
Move from a scarcity mentality to a collective abundance mentality.
Keep your empathy antennae up.
Timestamps:
01:09 – Interview starts
01:42 – Debra introduces herself/discusses chapters of life/the start of The Patterson Foundation
04:40 – Who needs to know what, when?
05:20 – What is the CEOs role to ensure there is a culture of communication?
06:20 – How TPF made its announcement and using words to paint a picture
07:43 – Communication is two ways
09:05 – Internal audience 5s
10:10 – External audience 5s
11:10 – Working with organic intentionality
13:15 – How do you think about communicating with internal vs external stakeholders?
15:40 – How do you create an environment that balances technology and communication?
17:40 – Managing versus leading
18:15 – Is strategic communication always on your mind?
19:45 – Advice to a CEO that wants to improve their communication
21:00 – Move away from a scarcity mentality
22:30 – Cope, Adapt, Innovate
25:30 – Using framing to simplify the message
26:20 – Can you over communicate?
29:40 – Final thoughts - cookie jar analogy
31:30 – Recapping with Read
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How to Have the Best Board in Town

If you're like most nonprofit organizations, you've probably struggled with the challenge of recruiting new board members. But what if you could create a board that was so desirable, talented individuals were eager to join without any effort on your part?
In this episode, we're sharing our tips on how to build the best board in town - the kind that draws in top-notch candidates and has its pick of the best talent available. Get ready to discover the simple yet effective steps you can take to transform your board into a highly coveted team that people are clamoring to be a part of!
 
Timestamps:
00:40 - How do you become a board of choice in your community
01:10 - Why do people want to join a nonprofit board?
02:14 - What do people NOT want in a nonprofit board?
03:00 - Have a strong CEO/Leader
03:50 - Have a defined process for recruiting new board members
04:50 - Have a good board culture
05:34 - Provide training and support
06:07 - Have strong governance in place
07:20 - Have engaging meetings
07:57 - Have a strategic communications plan
08:57 - Show board members the impact of the organization
09:45 - Show board members appreciation
10:30 - Closing statements
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Culture Shift: A CEO’s Journey to Transforming her Nonprofit with Jessica Muroff

This week, we are joined by CEO of United Way Suncoast, Jessica Muroff. Jessica took over the role of CEO just before the beginning of the pandemic and has lead the organization through a transformative culture shift. Jessica shares with us how she assessed the current culture, how she made this new culture stick, and as with all our interviews we end with Jessica's advice to a new CEO.
Key Takeaways:
Have a bias for action.
Communicate with radical transparency.
Follow through, do what you say you are going to do.
Timestamps:
00:50 - Interview starts
01:00 - Jessica introduces herself
02:20 - Jessica’s first 100 days as CEO
06:00 - How did you structure your communication and discovery in those first 6 weeks?
07:36 - How did everyone receive your thoughts on the direction of the organization?
09:55 - What was your assessment of the culture? 
12:15 - Where did you want to take the culture and what steps have you taken
15:40 - What made you realize you needed to take these steps?
17:25 - How was the huddle structured and how has it evolved?
20:45 - How did you approach the huddles?
22:20 - Did you have to change the structure of the organization to change the culture?
25:45 - How do you ensure people are hearing what needs to be heard?
29:00 - What would you do differently if you became CEO of UWS again?
30:40 - What would you say to a new CEO who is looking to change the culture of their organization?
33:20 - Recapping with Read
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Building an Effective Advisory Council for Your Nonprofit

In episode 20 of I 501(c) You, we learned about Amy's Partnership Council and how she uses this group as a source of expertise and a way to observe potential board members.
Today, we are discussing the reasons why a CEO would want an advisory/partnership council, what their purpose would be, and how to go about creating one.
 
Timestamps:
01:10 - What is an advisory council?
01:40 - Why would a CEO form an advisory council?
03:00 - Using an advisory council as a way to identify future board members
03:53 - A way for former board members to stay involved
04:31 - Forming an advisory council
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From Vision to Reality: A CEO’s Path to Community Impact and the Board’s Contributions with Amy Alexander

Join us as we sit down with Amy Alexander, Co-Founder and CEO of The Refuge Center for Counseling in Franklin, TN. Over the past 18 years, Amy's vision and leadership have transformed The Refuge Center from a gap-analysis inspired idea into a vital part of the Franklin community, providing over 37,000 counseling sessions to over 4,300 clients each year. Hear how Amy's unwavering commitment to accessible care, through the use of a sliding-fee scale based on income, has made a lasting impact on those in need.
Amy speaks about the role the board played in the organization's growth, her board member recruitment process, and how she views her board members as family.
We are grateful for Amy's time and applaud the transformative services The Refuge Center provides to those in need.
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Timestamps:
00:48 - Interview starts
01:15 - Amy introduces herself and The Refuge Center
04:40 - Starting The Refuge Center
05:50 - Amy describes her board in the early days of The Refuge Center
07:05 - The role of the board in the growth of the organization
09:20 - What makes an effective board member?
11:45 - What makes an ineffective board member?
13:15 - Providing great support to the Executive Director
13:40 - Communication with the board
14:35 - Interaction with the Board Chair
16:25 - The culture at The Refuge Center
17:45 - What advice would you give to an Executive Director about managing the board?
18:40 - Can you explain the role of the Partnership Council?
20:15 - How did you implement the Partnership Council?
21:55 - How have you strategically used the board to help you accomplish your mission?
23:20 - How do you interact with the board committees?
24:55 - You have to get to know your board members as people
25:45 - The process of identifying and nominating new board members
27:29 - Board orientation process
29:05 - A few of Amy’s biggest mistakes when recruiting board members
31:14 - What are your visions for your board?
32:58 - What have been some of the biggest challenges in growing The Refuge Center?
34:45 - How do people get in touch with you or The Refuge Center?
37:03 - Recapping with Read
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Board’s Eye View: Evaluating the Nonprofit CEO

High performers want to be evaluated. We have heard in previous podcast episodes and it could not be more true for today's episode. Michael covers why and how a nonprofit board might go about evaluating the CEO.
Having a formal evaluation process is important for many reasons, the CEO needs feedback and wants to know how to improve, the process allows the board to measure progress, and it shows as a board that you are invested in the success of the organization.
 
Timestamps:
00:00 - The lack of performance evaluation on the CEO/ED
02:17 - Who should provide feedback?
02:34 - Why would we perform an evaluation of the CEO?
04:00 - How might you perform an evaluation of the CEO?
 
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