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Mission: Impact

Mission: Impact

著者： Grace Social Sector Consulting
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 Mission: Impact is the podcast for progressive nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause. I am Carol Hamilton, your podcast host and nonprofit consultant. On this podcast we will explore how to make your organization more effective and innovative. We will dig into how to build heathy and inclusive organizational cultures where your work in the world is aligned with how you work together as staff, board members and volunteers. All for the purpose of creating greater mission impact.Grace Social Sector Consulting, LLC マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 経済学
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  • Beyond the Ask: Building nonprofit board champions with Michele Walls

    Beyond the Ask: Building nonprofit board champions with Michele Walls
    2025/06/17
    In episode 125, of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with Michele Walls. Michele shares her deep well of experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, and strategic development. They explore: the importance of thoughtful relationship-building, patience, and team collaboration in securing sustainable funding. how fundraising is a team effort and a long game. how to move from reactive panic to strategic action—even amid uncertainty and funding contractions. Episode highlights: 🤝 Fundraising is a Team Sport [08:45] Top fundraising tips: People give to people—leaders must be visible and engaged. Fundraising is a shared responsibility. Relationships take time—there are no shortcuts. 🌱 Cultivating Donors with Care [10:45] Michele walks through the process of moving a new connection into a meaningful donor relationship. Key steps include follow-up, inviting prospects to experience the mission firsthand, and paying attention to readiness cues before making the ask. 🔍 Assessing Capacity and Readiness [14:15] From simple Google searches to full wealth screenings, Michele outlines how to evaluate a donor’s giving potential while staying grounded in ethical relationship-building. 💡 Leading Through Uncertainty [16:45] With funding sources in flux, Michele advises nonprofits to stay calm, stay informed, and deepen relationships with current funders. Direct communication is more important than ever. 🌈 Strategic Diversification [20:45] Diversify, but do it with intention. Michele recommends starting with mid-level donors and using board connections. It's not about doing everything—it's about doing the right next thing. 📣 Boards as PR Champions [23:15] Not every board member needs to be a fundraiser, but every board member should be a storyteller. Sharing the mission builds the foundation for future support. 🧩 What is Fractional Fundraising? [26:45] Michele explains her approach to fractional fundraising: part-time support with full-time expertise. From strategy to grant writing to board coaching, she fills gaps and builds capacity. 🔍 Onboarding with Intention [30:45] Every client engagement begins with deep listening, thoughtful review of materials, and an exploration of what's working, what needs attention, and what priorities are driving fundraising. 🧭 The Question Every Leader Should Ask [33:15] “What can I say no to?” Michele challenges leaders to focus, set boundaries, and recognize that saying no can create space for greater impact. Guest Bio: Michele brings two decades of experience in fundraising, communications, and nonprofit management. Having raised over $30 million for small and mid-sized organizations, she guides nonprofits across arts, education, cultural, and social justice sectors towards stability and growth.Through MW Strategies, Michele supports organizations with $100K-$5M budgets,specializing in fundraising and human resources. She develops data-driven strategies and compelling stories that drive success.Michele excels in major gifts, campaigns, and grants, while bringing expertise in organizational development. She guides organizations through critical phases,emphasizing collaboration and revenue maximization.Michele serves on the boards of CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia and theAssociation of Consultants to Nonprofits. A Philadelphia resident, she holds degrees from the University of Delaware and Drexel University, balancing her professional life with interests in running, cooking, and the city's cultural scene. Important Links and Resources: Michele Walls MW Strategies LLC The National Council of Nonprofits Be in Touch: ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them 📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact 👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend 🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review. 😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn
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    36 分
  • Embodied leadership for nonprofits with LeeAnn Mallorie

    Embodied leadership for nonprofits with LeeAnn Mallorie
    2025/06/03

    In episode 124 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and LeeAnn Mallorie discuss about navigating leadership from a place of embodiment, resilience, and grace. They explore:

    • how tuning into the body can help leaders make better choices, weather organizational turbulence, and come through crisis with renewed purpose.

    • How our effectiveness and influence are deeply tied to how we relate to ourselves—and that honoring our inner wisdom is not a luxury, but a necessity in today’s climate of uncertainty and change.

    Episode highlights:

    What Is Embodiment and Why It Matters [08:15]

    Resilience in a Time of Chaos [11:15]

    The Power of Letting Go [13:59]

    Balancing Drive with Surrender [17:15]

    Grace as Leadership Range [19:26].

    Leaders Getting in Their Own Way [22:15]

    Co-Creating with What Is [23:26]

    Feeling First, Then Acting [26:58]

    Leading Through Uncertainty [24:01]

    Advice for Those in Transition [29:16]

    A Strategic Shift: Collective Leadership [35:15]

    Guest BIO:
    LeeAnn Mallorie, CEO of Guts & Grace Leadership, began her career as an executive coach in 2006, working with leaders and teams from around the globe. Yet she soon found something was missing—the body. This led her on a personal journey of physical, mental, and spiritual healing, to eventually embrace the feminine side of leadership. Committed to walking her talk, she brings these lessons back to her clients in the corporate, non-profit and government sectors, with surprisingly positive results. Today LeeAnn specializes in bringing feminine wisdom and diverse cultural values into business, as keystone to solving some of our world’s stickiest problems. Using practical embodiment tools, she helps attendees bridge the gap between the hard-driving logical mind and the deeper wisdom of the soul.


    Important Links and Resources:

    LeeAnn Mallorie

    Guts & Grace

    Leading in Motion

    Be in Touch:

    ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting

    💻 Give us feedback on the show

    📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact

    👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend

    🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review.

    😀 Connect with Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn
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    40 分
  • Using AI for better nonprofit fundraising with Josh Hirsch

    Using AI for better nonprofit fundraising with Josh Hirsch
    2025/05/20

    In episode 123 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Josh Hirsch discuss using AI in fundraising and donor engagement.

    They explore:

    • The evolution of AI, and its potential to enhance how organizations connect with donors.

    • How to train AI tools effectively, leveraging data responsibly, and using AI to enhance—rather than replace—human-driven strategy.

    • Why nonprofit leaders who embrace AI thoughtfully do not need to fear the technology

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    The Evolution and Role of AI in Nonprofits - [00:010:00]

    How Nonprofits Can Use AI Effectively - [00:12:31]

    Training AI to Match Your Brand’s Voice - [00:16:51]

    Best Practices for AI Implementation - [00:20:31]

    Ethical Considerations and Policy Development - [00:25:25]

    A Case Study: AI in Action for Donor Engagement - [00:22:00]

    Future Trends in AI and Nonprofit Work - [00:27:56]

    Final Advice for Nonprofit Leaders - [00:33:02]

    GUEST BIO:

    Josh Hirsch is an accomplished nonprofit strategist and educator specializing in digital communications and fundraising innovation. With over two decades of experience, Josh has driven impact for organizations through roles such as Director of Mission and Communication at Susan G. Komen Florida and faculty member at The Fund Raising School. He currently serves as Education and Training Strategist at Fundraise Up, where he leads the development of cutting-edge donor engagement initiatives, including the Modern Digital Fundraising Essentials certificate program. Josh is a generative AI expert, leveraging emerging technologies to optimize nonprofit workflows and enhance donor experiences. A dynamic speaker and consultant, Josh is passionate about empowering organizations to overcome barriers to giving and achieve sustainable growth. Connect with him at theaidude.ai or through his AI Dude podcast.


    IMPORTANT LINKS & RESOURCES:

    Josh Hirsch, MS

    Fundraise Up

    The AI Dude

    Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc.

    The Fund Raising School

    Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

    BE IN TOUCH:

    ✉️ Subscribe to Carol’s newsletter at Grace Social Sector Consulting and receive the Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make In Strategic Planning And How To Avoid Them

    📚Find the books referred to on Nonprofit Mission: Impact

    👥 Like what you heard? Please share the podcast with a colleague or friend

    🌟 Help more people learn about Nonprofit Mission: Impact by leaving a rating & review.

    😀 Follow Carol Hamilton ➡️ LinkedIn
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    35 分

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