Next Era Non-Profit – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the first episode of Next Era Non-Profit, where we will discuss what keeps the non-profit sector stuck and the actionable strategies we can take to advance your organization into its next era.

This week, we dive into the impact that scarcity mindset has on you as a leader as well as your organization as a whole. To help you break free from the scarcity trap, Katie discusses strategies to allow you to reclaim bandwidth and build resilience and alignment within your teams. By getting rid of the scarcity mindset, you can reimagine what is possible for your organization.

With so much uncertainty in the nonprofit sector right now, it’s hard to know what to focus on first. In this episode, we’re talking about practical steps to strengthen your leadership, engage your board, and gain strategic clarity—so your organization can stay steady no matter what comes next. If you’re feeling the weight of funding shifts and external pressures, this conversation will give you a place to start and a path forward.

Additional Resources 🔗:

• Free Contingency Planning template and video training: https://mailchi.mp/dc913c253695/q4boardchecklist
• Episode 9 - Five Strategies for Board Engagement: https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/player?episodeId=a70f3efd-839e-47d5-864b-dc36f5a1212b&code=1I9Xji1qj0&centered=true
• If you need more strategic clarity, email me at katie@ziplineconsulting.com for a free consultation!

What does it mean when your team constantly asks for clarity on their roles and responsibilities?

This is commonly an indicator of larger organizational issues that result from a lack of strategic focus and organizational vision. In this week's episode, we explore how to achieve strategic clarity and discuss actionable steps to align your team, reclaim your focus, and ensure all of your efforts are working to propel your organization toward its mission.

Discover how strategic clarity and focus can propel your organization toward its Next-Era!

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing nonprofit landscape, an engaged board isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. With leadership turnover on the rise and increasing demands on organizations, a strong, collaborative board provides stability, strategy, and support nonprofits need to thrive.

In this episode of Next Era Nonprofit, I share five actionable strategies to elevate board engagement, helping you foster a board team that amplifies your leadership capacity, ensures sustainability, and delivers greater impact. This episode offers practical tips to create a board that truly adds value.

 Don't miss this Bonus Opportunity: Don’t miss the chance to empower your board chair with the tools they need to lead with confidence and purpose. Register now for the Board Chair Bootcamp and start building the board of your dreams today! Starts January 17th - so grab your seat now at this link: https://katiespencer499.lpages.co/board-chair-bootcamp

Happy New Year!

The start of the new year presents a unique opportunity for you to reflect on the past year but also for you to determine how you would like your leadership to grow.

In this episode, we will take the time to walk through how you want your leadership to grow, what you want your leadership to look like, and then map out what changes need to be made to help you become that leader!

Step into 2025 in your Next Era as a leader!

Start the New Year off by thriving in your role as a non-profit leader!

In this episode, we are joined by Rory Thomas, President of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative. He shares his unique insights on his ability to thrive as a non-profit leader who has been able to lead highly successful teams. Tactics he discusses like fostering authentic relationships, implementing and upholding standards, and creating a vibrant organizational culture can bring you and your organization into it's Next Era!

How do we close out our year with gratitude, a sense of accomplishment, and energy to dive into 2025? In this short episode, I walk you through an exercise to do just that:

"...to prepare to tackle next year, it’s important to take stock of this year. And not just take stock, but acknowledge that you’ve done a lot. That you’ve accomplished so much. And that you’ve grown, as a leader, as a human."

Join me to take stock of your gains and you will:

• Be reminded of all you have to celebrate!
• Get an emotional and energetic lift - wow, look at all of that. I really did do a ton!
• Decrease your stress - and I know you want to enjoy the holidays and feel relaxed as you enter the new year. 

Succession planning is vital for the sustainability of any nonprofit. Additionally, funders are keen on succession planning.

Why? What is the funder's perspective on succession planning?

This episode, as we dive into succession planning, we are joined by Lauren Taylor, Senior VP of Hyde Family Foundation.

To access Katie's Succession Planning Course 🔗: https://katie-s-site-4eb4.thinkific.com/courses/copy-of-succession-planning

This week, Lauren Ready, Emmy Award-winning storyteller and owner of Forever Ready Productions, joins the show to discuss how to leverage the impact of storytelling as a tool for your organization. Drawing on her experience as a dynamic storyteller and video producer, Lauren shares how the power of storytelling can increase visibility, engage audiences, and boost fundraising. Advance your organization into its next era through storytelling to engage your community and rally people behind your cause.