How We Run: Non-profit success stories

In this episode, we speak with Kamilah Martin, founder and CEO of Katalyst Consulting. Kamilah discusses her journey from a VP of a humanitarian organization to creating a consulting firm that supports black and brown women transitioning from corporate roles to independent consulting. In this episode:Discover the mission of Katalyst Consulting and how Kamilah organically fell into interim leadership roles through networking and being vocal on LinkedInLearn the importance of human-centered leadership to build trust within teams, and how to adapt to the evolving workspaceHear about common challenges faced by leaders during transitions Learn the significance of creating safe spaces for women of colorUnderstand the broader implications of the 'Great Resignation' and the importance of mental and emotional well-being in leadership and organizational structuresFor a transcript please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/building-teams-with-kamilah-martin/

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Amir Whitaker, educator, author, human rights lawyer, and artist. He is the founder and director of Project KnuckleHead, a nonprofit organization empowering youth through music, art, and educational programs since 2012.In this episode:Discover the mission of Project Knucklehead and how the organization serves youth through creative expressionLearn how Amir leveraged his professional and social networks to build social capital, and how you can apply it to your own organizationHear how Amir balances his full-time job with running his own nonprofit, and the benefits of doing both

Prospect researchers are the secret weapons in fundraising. Celeste Davies, an experienced and dynamic fundraiser, shares her talent for prospect research with us. As the Director of Prospect Management and Advancement Services at MLK Community Health Foundation, Celeste knows what it takes to understand donors, build connections, and create relationships that raise funds. Celeste shares the importance of creating partnerships in your organization, encouraging researchers to have a 'seat at the table' and be proactive in their roles. Celeste provides valuable insights into improving data accuracy, building relationships, adapting to new challenges posed by AI, and changing fundraising dynamics.For transcript and more visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/prospect-research-with-celeste-davies

In this episode, Richard Reyes, founder and executive director of PLUS ME Project, shares his inspiring journey from being a first-generation college student to establishing a nonprofit organization focused on building confidence in youth through personal storytelling.Richard Reyes shares his organization's growth strategyRichard discusses the origins of the PLUS ME Project, the challenges he faced in growing the organization, and the key strategies he employed to ensure its success. He also highlights the importance of small growth, effective board recruitment, and embracing personal stories to inspire and connect with others.PLUS ME now works with over 75 schools and 20 organizations in Los Angeles, empowering youth to own their stories and achieve their dreams.For a transcript and more please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/nonprofit-growth-with-richard-reyes/

"There are a lot of organizations that are out there hoping for this Hail Mary from Mackenzie Scott, but they don't have any idea how to prepare for the Hail Mary and they don't know how to get the Hail Mary and they don't even necessarily have a plan with what to do with the Hail Mary.”Trent Stamp joins to talk about the future of the nonprofit sector. Trent shares his views on good board meetings, big funders, and what’s next for intergenerational programs.Highlights of this conversation with Trent StampExpanding to New York City with The Eisner FoundationGoing beyond building awareness for intergenerational programming and taking more actionChallenges in the sector post-covid: delivering services and getting donors to come back and supportThe impact of MacKenzie Scott

Welcoming Season Six with Co-Host Lisa J. Baxter: A Dive into Authentic Fundraising and Community BuildingIn the debut episode of Season Six, we meet co-host Lisa J. Baxter. Lisa shares her extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising, emphasizing community building and authentic relationships. We discuss the importance of shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset in the nonprofit sector. Lisa reflects on her transition to consulting and her joy in helping others navigate their careers. Additionally, Lisa addresses challenges faced by leaders from the global majority, the importance of human-centered leadership, and the evolving best practices in fundraising. This episode sets the stage for an exciting season filled with valuable insights and inspirational stories from the nonprofit world.Hosts:Julie Lacouture, founder Good Ways IncLisa J. Baxter, Coleman Baxter AgencyFor more please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/season-6

After only eight months in their new facilities, the Cayton Children's Museum faced the pandemic and subsequent reopening. According to their CEO, Jessica Aronoff, "I really did think the challenging part was when we were shut down. And that's not true. Sure, that was an existential challenge for us, for humanity. But from a business standpoint, the time since reopening has been the most challenging." In this episode, Jessica, who has worked as a funder and a non-profit executive, shares tips for talking to funders and how she leads her organization with "confident honesty."For a transcript and more please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/leading-with-confident-honesty-with-jessica-aronoff/

Season 5, Episode 3 of the How We Run podcast has an amazing leader that has built an amazing organization.Our guest is Nichol Whiteman, the CEO of the Dodgers Foundation who shares with us how she led a turnaround to build an organization with a deep understanding of its mission and goals.Nichol shares:"It was very important for us to focus first on youth and families who we know needed us most, who could truly help us drive programming moving forward. We created a grant making program. We knew that it was essential to be supporting nonprofits here on the ground in the Los Angeles community.""In a weird way, I feel like a founder which is really special. We recreated ourselves. We created programs, we redefined our mission. We made it certain that clarity was provided for Dodger fans and for the broader Los Angeles community on who we are and what we're doing and why we're doing these things."Find a transcript here: https://goodwaysinc.com/reinventing-an-organization-with-nichol-whiteman/