{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67782afed83630b6e3f81c77/6845aaf81dd9d3b33f3784ce?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"NPT 07 - Civic Leadership, Long-Term Impact, and the Power of Listening with Bill Flanagan","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67782afed83630b6e3f81c77/1749393093150-9c491cf1-430f-4bb8-ba63-fa7252d8a286.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on Nonprofits Today, host Sarah Boxx sits down with legendary Pittsburgh journalist and nonprofit leader Bill Flanagan to explore his powerful journey from business reporting to civic transformation.</p><p><br></p><p>As the former Chief Corporate Relations Officer for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Bill has been a key force in shaping regional growth through public-private partnerships. In this episode, we dive deep into the art of strategic communication, empowering volunteer leadership, and the patient pursuit of long-term community goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're a small nonprofit or a large civic organization, this episode offers timeless lessons in leadership, trust-building, and creating impact that lasts.</p><p><br></p><p>In This Episode:</p><ul><li>Bill’s transition from KDKA-TV to nonprofit leadership</li><li>What listening can teach us about fundraising and relationship-building</li><li>The power of public-private partnerships (and how to start one)</li><li>Why Pittsburgh’s model for civic renewal works—and what you can learn from it</li><li>Advice for nonprofit leaders on storytelling, media strategy, and meaningful engagement</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Wisdom Nugget: “The most helpful trait from my reporting days that translated to nonprofit management and fundraising was listening.”</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow and connect with Bill:</strong>  </p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.alleghenyconference.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.alleghenyconference.org/</a></p><p>X: @BillFlanagan </p><p>Facebook: #BillFlanagan</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoyed this episode? Let’s grow together!</p><p>LIKE this episode to spread awareness</p><p>SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring nonprofit stories</p><p>COMMENT below: What’s one thing you learned about long-term civic partnerships today?</p><p>SHARE to help others discover the power of strategic collaboration</p><p><br></p><p>CTA: Never miss an episode!</p><p>Discover the latest inspiring stories and practical strategies from nonprofit leaders who are making a difference. Hit subscribe and leave a review to support Nonprofits Today.</p><p><br></p><p>Cross-Promo: Also, check out our flagship podcast, No Labels No Limits, where we dig even deeper into purpose-driven leadership and personal transformation.</p><p>Listen here: <a href=\"http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/</a></p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a href=\"https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCdcplYIF4VdxtqTF1pFIcew\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;⁨@NoLabelsNoLimitspodcast⁩&nbsp;</a> </p><p><br></p><p>𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐇:</p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://sarahboxx.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Home - Sarah Boxx Coaching and Consulting</a></p><p>Nonprofits Today: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nonprofits Today - Hosted by Sarah Boxx</a></p><p>No Labels No Limits: <a href=\"http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">No Labels, No Limits podcast - Hosted by Sarah Boxx</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>▶️ 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐊𝐄𝐘𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒:</p><p>#nonprofitleadership  #CivicPartnerships #publicprivatepartnerships  #BillFlanagan #strategiccommunication  #nonprofitstoday  #SarahBoxx #PittsburghCivicLeadership #communitydevelopment   #ListeningLeadership #economictransformation   #NoLabelsNoLimits #NonprofitVoices  #nonprofitimpact   #leadingnonprofits   #changemakers   #sustainablenonprofits   #nonprofitleadership  #givingbetter   #nonprofitsuccess  #communitymatters  #podcastlaunch  #nonprofitsupport  #storytellingforimpact  #nonprofitheroes  #podcastforgood  #realtalkrealconversation </p>","author_name":"Sarah Boxx"}