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In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, host Sarah Olivieri speaks with Gary Mandel, founder and CEO of Shatterproof, a national nonprofit working to reverse the addiction crisis in America. Gary shares his personal journey of founding Shatterproof after losing his son to addiction, the organization's approach to implementing science-based addiction treatment, combating stigma, and creating systemic change. The conversation covers Shatterproof's strategic growth, critical partnerships, public policy efforts, and lessons learned from Gary's extensive business background.

Gary Mendell is the founder and CEO of Shatterproof, a national nonprofit focused on reversing the course of the addiction crisis in America. After losing his son Brian to addiction in 2011, Gary founded Shatterproof to spare other families the tragedy that his suffered.

Gary has grown Shatterproof to over $20M since founding it in 2012 and has become a national leader in the addiction field creating solutions that will ensure that substance use disorder will be prevented and treated for generations to come.

He is a frequent speaker on how our society can end the stigma unjustly associated with addiction, has been honored numerous times for his leadership related to reversing the course of the opioid epidemic, testified in front of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance on Treating Substance Misuse in America, and has been a guest several times on CNBC and MSNBC to provide his perspective on common sense solutions to the opioid epidemic, and his opinions are frequently reflected in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and The Washington Post. Mr. Mendell is a member of the National Leadership Steering Team for the Grand Challenge to Eliminate Stigma around Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, a member of the National Quality Forum's Technical Expert Panel for Opioid and Opioid Use Disorder and is an advisory member of The Opioid Policy Research Collaborative at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University.

Gary has spent decades as an entrepreneur. He founded HEI Hotels & Resorts, a multi-billion-dollar company that oversees a portfolio of approximately 85 first class hotels. He raised and managed $1.2 billion in discretionary capital from some of the most prestigious universities in the United States and managed more than $2 billion in assets. He is also a former trustee and president of Starwood Lodging Trust. That business-world experience gives him a unique perspective in running a nonprofit organization like Shatterproof.

Mr. Mendell received his B.S. from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration and his MBA with distinction from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Here's what to expect during the episode:

• Challenges and Strategies in Nonprofit Leadership
• The Role of Media and Partnerships in Growth
• Addressing Stigma and Measuring Success
• Scaling and Infrastructure in Nonprofits

Connect with Gary:

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ShatterproofHQ

X: https://x.com/ShatterproofHQ

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/weareshatterproof/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/shatterproof

Our website is shatterproof.org

Cortny McKean: gmendell@shatterproof.org

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In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, host Sarah Olivieri is joined by social media expert Robin Nathaniel, who shares valuable insights on leveraging social media for nonprofits, the evolution of online platforms, and the importance of choosing the right channels. Together, they explore strategies for creating compelling content, building a strong online presence, and optimizing social media for maximum reach and fundraising potential. Whether you're just starting or looking to elevate your nonprofit's social media game, this episode is packed with actionable tips and expert advice.

Episode Highlights

• The Power of Social Media for Nonprofits
• Effective Social Media Strategies and Campaigns
• Getting Started with Social Media: Tips for Nonprofits
• Advanced Social Media Tactics and Emerging Platforms

Meet the Guest

Robin Nathaniel has a story of resilience, creativity, and reinvention. Beginning his career as a musician, Robin's artistic roots laid a unique foundation for his journey. This experience in music, with its emphasis on connection and storytelling, paved the way for his transition into the professional world of social media.

Today Robin advances marketing initiatives full-time for local government while also serving mission-driven organizations through his independent social media agency. A proud husband and two-time dad, Robin's life has also been shaped by significant loss—the passing of his mother and brother. He reshapes his struggles into pathways of self-discovery, love, and insightful ideas, living by the motto: "Connect. Create. Contribute." Through this lens, Robin aims to inspire a wave of positive transformation.

Connect with Robin:

Sign up for Robin's newsletter at RobinNathaniel.com and reply "INSPIRED" for a free gift

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In this episode host Sarah Olivieri interviews John Bromley, CEO of Charitable Impact, who shares his journey and insights into donor-advised funds, both in Canada and the US, along with strategies for engaging donors in their giving journey. Bromley discusses the challenges of donor engagement and offers tips for nonprofit leaders on how to foster meaningful donor relationships.

Episode Highlights

• Understanding Donor-advised Funds
• Differences in Donor Advised Funds: Canada vs. USA
• Challenges and Opportunities in Charitable Giving
• Engaging Donors: Overcoming Apathy
• How to Design a Journey of Giving
• Building Strong Donor Relationships
• The Future of Donor-Advised Funds

Meet the Guest

John Bromley is a visionary CEO committed to revolutionizing charitable giving in Canada. Founder of Charitable Impact, an innovative giving platform that has facilitated $1.4 billion in donations, Bromley disrupts the norm, pushing for enhanced access, education, and open dialogue around the state of Canada's charitable sector.

Charitable Impact makes philanthropy easy and meaningful for Canadians, integrating it seamlessly into daily life. Their platform is democratizing charitable giving, enabling anyone to support registered Canadian charities, collaborate in fundraising groups, monitor their impact, and directly allocate funds to individuals—all through an intuitive online interface.

Connect with John:

Website: https://www.charitableimpact.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearecharitable/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearecharitable/mycompany/

X: https://x.com/wearecharitable/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearecharitable/

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In this episode, host Sarah Olivieri talks with Dr. Renee Rubin Ross about incorporating equity into strategic planning for nonprofits. Dr. Ross, a leader in board and organizational development, shares her journey from being fired from a prestigious job to becoming a consultant committed to racial equity. They discuss her approach to inclusive strategic planning, emphasizing the importance of gathering diverse perspectives, naming what's in the room, and building trust over time. Dr. Ross also touches on her upcoming book, 'Sparking Inclusive Strategic Planning,' and offers valuable insights on how nonprofit leaders can enhance their strategic planning processes for greater impact.

Episode Highlights

• The Importance of Inclusive Strategic Planning
• Practical Tips for Strategic Planning
• Addressing Emotions in Planning Meetings
• Encouraging Open Dialogue
• Steps to Inclusive Strategic Planning
• Building Trust Over Time

Meet the Guest

Dr. Renee Rubin Ross is a recognized leader in board and organizational development and strategy and the founder of The Ross Collective, a consulting firm that designs and leads inclusive, participatory processes for social sector boards and staff.

Committed to racial equity in the nonprofit sector, Dr. Ross guides leaders and organizations in strategic plans and governance processes that deepen social change, racial justice, stakeholder engagement, and community strength.

In addition to her consulting work, Dr. Ross is the Director of the Cal State University East Bay Nonprofit Management Certificate program and teaches Strategic Planning and Board Development for the program.

Dr. Ross lives in Northern California. She is a past Board member of the Alliance for Nonprofit Management and a member of the Technology of Participation facilitator's network. Her Doctorate in Education and Jewish Studies from New York University explored parent participation in schools.

Connect with Renee:

Website- https://www.therosscollective.com/

Subscribe to our e-list- https://www.therosscollective.com/subscribe

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneerubinross/

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In this episode, host Sarah Olivieri talks with Josh Feldman, founder and CEO of R& R, The Rest of Our Lives. Discover insights into how investing in leaders and promoting rest and rejuvenation can transform nonprofit organizations. Learn about the benefits of sabbaticals, fostering a culture of sustainability, and implementing distributed leadership models. Sarah and Josh share personal experiences, and practical strategies, and discuss the broader cultural shift needed in the nonprofit sector.

Episode Highlights

• The Importance of Rest and Rejuvenation
• Understanding Sabbaticals and Their Benefits
• Implementing Sabbaticals in Nonprofits
• Addressing Burnout and False Urgency

Meet the Guest

Josh Feldman is the founder and CEO of R&R: The Rest of our Lives, a nonprofit focused on the future-of-work, Josh and the team at R&R believe that investing in leaders, improving policies and practices within our workplaces, and inspiring culture change related to the rest and rejuvenation of workers will result in stronger organizations, retention and recruitment of top leaders, and far more sustainable, strategic and creative work environments. R&R's guiding values are core to setting its priorities and help ensure its work is focused on a healthier, equitable, thriving future-of-work for all, not only a lucky few.

Josh walks daily. He watercolors on Zoom calls, and on good days you can find him hiking in the mountains of western MA. He is a master facilitator, coach, and public speaker with 20 years of experience as a nonprofit executive building cohort communities, with experience in design and community building towards social change. He is a creativity evangelist, dirt-digging aspiring gardener, and lifelong student to his three kids. He holds an MA in Education with a concentration in Creativity and Leadership from Prescott College. Josh is also an executive coach with certification from the International Coaching Federation.

Connect with Josh:

• Website: https://restofourlives.org
• R&R on LinkedIn
• Josh is on LinkedIn here.
• R&R's resource bank on sabbatical resources: https://restofourlives.org/learn/sabbatical
• R&R's research on sabbaticals
• Article: Thinking about a rest ethic

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In this episode of the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership podcast, Sarah Olivieri hosts Takema Robinson, a social justice strategist and CEO of Converge, to discuss strategies for integrating racial and intersectional justice in nonprofits.

Episode Highlights

• Operationalizing Equity, the Role of Learning, Listening, and Reflecting
• Challenges and Missteps in Change Management
• Understanding Privilege and the Greater Good
• The Role of Nonprofits in Community Shifts
• Historical Context of Nonprofit Boards and Diversity

Meet the Guest

Takema Robinson is a mother, social justice strategist, philanthropist, art curator, podcast host, and CEO and Founder of Converge, a national social-justice consulting firm, whose purpose is to accelerate the creation of a radically just new world where communities of color thrive.

As a for-profit Black-woman-owned company, Converge is unapologetically committed to investing its dollars in companies owned by people of color, women, and companies that demonstrate a commitment to communities of color.

With over 20 years of experience in strategic philanthropy, policy advocacy, and fundraising, Takema has built a company with clients like the Ford Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, Walmart Foundation, and George Soros's Open Society Foundation, representing over $50 billion in philanthropic investment worldwide.

Takema hosts the Converge for Change podcast, which features many stirring and thought-provoking conversations—like this episode with LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter—where they discuss her grassroots organization committed to turning red states blue.

She is also an aspiring author who has published numerous insightful pieces for acclaimed magazines, including Inside Philanthropy, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and the Non-Profit Quarterly.

Connect with Takema:

• IG:https://www.instagram.com/iamtakema/?hl=en
• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamtakema/
• Website: https://convergeforchange.com/

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In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, host Sarah Olivieri is joined by Patrick Taggart, founder and chief creative at Blue Sky Creative, to discuss the impactful use of video in the nonprofit sector. Patrick shares insights from his journey in video production and how simple changes can make storytelling more genuine and engaging. The conversation covers the benefits of narrative-driven videos, the importance of authenticity, and practical tips for nonprofits to start incorporating video content effectively and affordably into their strategies.

Episode Highlights

• The Power of Authentic Storytelling in Video
• Effective Video Strategies for Nonprofits
• Overcoming Self-Consciousness on Camera
• Creating High-Impact Videos on a Budget
• Using Video to Build a Strong Nonprofit Team
  Meet the Guest

As Founder and Chief Creative at SkyBlue Creative, Pat Taggart uses his skills as a documentary filmmaker to create fresh, exciting content that moves the needle for organizations of all sizes and industries. Pat watched countless smart, charismatic people step in front of a camera suddenly look terrified, sweating and stumbling over a stiff and stilted script. By utilizing his previous expertise, Pat discovered that unscripted, documentary-style conversations were the surprising key to high-quality, effective video content. Pat is not only a content creator but also a highly-rated speaker for organizations like YPO and EO, educating leaders on how to use video to attract and engage employees and customers alike.

Connect with Patrick:

Website: SkyBlueCreative.com

linkedin.com/in/pat-taggart-1a25a595

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In this episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership, host Sarah Olivieri welcomes guest Kishshana Palmer, an experienced speaker, trainer, and coach in nonprofit leadership. They discuss strategies for building high-performing teams, the importance of aligning team skills with organizational needs and addressing common challenges like burnout and understaffing. Kishshana shares her journey from investment banking to nonprofit work, emphasizing the need for healthy leadership practices and work-life integration. The episode offers practical tips for nonprofit leaders to improve team dynamics and foster an environment of support and growth.

Episode Highlights

• Strategies for creating high-performing nonprofit teams
• The challenges of aligning personal and organizational goals
• Tips for preventing burnout
• How to assess team needs
• The role of open communication in staff development
• The impact of appropriate compensation on job satisfaction, and the application of creative solutions to overcome resource limitations within nonprofits.

Meet the Guest

Kishshana Palmer is an international speaker, trainer, and coach with a 20+ year background in fundraising, marketing, and talent management who helps leaders create high-performing teams. Kishshana is CEO of ManageMint, Inc., an organizational development firm focused on helping everyday leaders live well and lead well. Her firm's work centers on equity and social justice and practical solutions for today's organizations. She is the founder of The Rooted Collaborative -- a global community focused on the growth and development of women leaders of color in the social sector. She's the host of the podcast ManageMint Made Easy, formerly "Let's Take This Offline", an adjunct professor at Baruch College, a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), a BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer (CGT), A Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, a Q3LC Certified Coach, and an AFP Master Trainer. When an organization wants to grow, find and retain people on their team, raise money, and more she is the fairy godmother they have on speed dial. Her work isn't limited to organizations, she also coaches high-performing leaders. Kishshana is a NYC girl now living in Atlanta and the mother of one wonderful teenage daughter. Kishshana is the epitome of your classic 90's Queen's homegirl and quintessential corner office executive. She is your daily dose of Claire Huxtable with a side of Blanche Devereaux.

Connect with Kishshana:

https://kishshanapalmer.com - This is her personal brand for speaking/hosting and coaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishshanapalmer/

IG: @KishshanaPalmer

FB: @iamkishshanapalmer

https://managemint.co - Kishshana is the CEO of ManageMint, Inc.

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Join host Sarah Olivieri on Inspired Nonprofit Leadership as she dives into risk management, strategic planning, and innovation for nonprofits with expert Ted Bilch, CEO of Risk Alternatives. Discover how to harness AI tools like ChatGPT, implement lean methodologies, and utilize data-driven decisions to enhance resilience and sustainability. Learn practical tips on prioritizing risks, ensuring smooth executive succession, and building robust systems to drive impactful outcomes for your organization. Tune in for valuable insights that will empower your nonprofit to thrive and make a lasting difference in your community.

Episode Highlights

• Understanding Risk Management for Nonprofits
• The Importance of Risk Identification
• Common Risks in Nonprofits
• Navigating AI and risk management in the Nonprofit Sector
• Managing Biases in AI
• Creating Effective Policies with AI
• Strategic Planning and Risk Management
• Lean Strategic Planning for Nonprofits

Meet the Guest

Ted Bilich (BILL-ITCH) lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Ted is the founder and CEO of Risk Alternatives, which works with nonprofits around the United States to improve resilience and sustainability. Before founding Risk Alternatives, Ted was a Distinguished Visiting Professor from Practice at Georgetown University Law Center. Before that, Ted spent more than 20 years in the Washington DC office of an international law firm. Ted speaks regularly around the United States about resilience, risk management, strategic planning, process improvement, and other topics. He's also the author of the book, Managing Your Nonprofit for Resilience, published by John Wiley & Sons.

Connect with Ted:

• Website: tedbilich.com
• Special Gift: Appendix 2 of Managing Your Nonprofit for Resilience
• Grab Ted's Book Managing Your Nonprofit for Resilience here>>

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Join Sarah Olivieri in this fun and insightful episode of Inspired Nonprofit Leadership as she dives into Planned Giving with Tony Martignetti, a seasoned planned giving evangelist. Tony shares the essentials of planned giving, from its role in nonprofit sustainability to identifying prospects and debunking myths. Learn why planned giving isn't about death, but securing your nonprofit's future through simple, cost-effective strategies. Explore promoting gifts through wills, leveraging financial assets, and maximizing donor loyalty. Tony shares practical tips, expert advice, and strategies for launching successful fundraising programs, making this episode a must for nonprofit leaders aiming to enhance their fundraising initiatives.

Episode Highlights

• Understanding Planned Giving
• Identifying Prospects for Planned Giving
• Addressing Common Naysayer Concerns
• Launching a Planned Giving Program
• Contact Information and Follow-Up
• Debunking Myths About Planned Giving
• Getting Started with Planned Giving
• Identifying Potential Donors
• Planned Giving and Other Fundraising Efforts
• Advanced Planned Giving Strategies
• Hiring Help for Planned Giving

Meet the Guest

Tony Martignetti is the evangelist for Planned Giving. He started as a front-line fundraiser in1997 and kicked off his consulting in 2003. He knows how to launch and grow Planned Givingfundraising programs. He used to be an attorney and a stand-up comic. Tony is active on LinkedIn and at tonymartignetti.com, where you'll find his consulting and his podcast, Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio, Big Nonprofit Ideas for the Other 95%.

Connect with Tony:

Website: tonymartignetti.com

Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymartignetti/

https://twitter.com/TonyMartignetti

Guide: Unleash the Game-Changing Power of Planned Giving at Your Nonprofit (link as a QR code)

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