Episodios

  • Constraint Breeds Creativity with Christa Stelzmuller, CTO at charity: water

    Constraint Breeds Creativity with Christa Stelzmuller, CTO at charity: water
    Jul 30 2024
    Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Christa Stelzmuller, Chief Technology Officer at charity: water. Together, we explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding the implementation of technology in the nonprofit sector. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
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    41 m
  • Find Your Values and Focus on the Community: Advice from Maria Rio of Further Together

    Find Your Values and Focus on the Community: Advice from Maria Rio of Further Together
    Jul 16 2024
    Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Maria Rio, Founder and CEO of Further Together, Together, we explore the challenges facing nonprofits today, why you should consider community-centric fundraising, how to position your nonprofit, and how to determine your key values. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
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    38 m
  • Listen to Your Community with Tara Barauskas of Community Corporation of Santa Monica

    Listen to Your Community with Tara Barauskas of Community Corporation of Santa Monica
    Jul 2 2024
    Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I’m joined by Tara Barauskas, Executive Director of Community Corporation of Santa Monica. Together, we explore how she and Community Corp are committed to providing affordable housing, highlighting the key to engaging with the community, the challenges social media pose to advocacy efforts, and how the organization promotes diversity in Santa Monica. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
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    36 m
  • Stop the Nonprofit Blame Game with Hardy Smith

    Stop the Nonprofit Blame Game with Hardy Smith
    Jun 18 2024
    Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I sit down with nonprofit consultant extraordinaire Hardy Smith. Together, we explore the origins of his book Stop the Nonprofit Blame Game, and give advice to nonprofit leaders on how to create an effective working relationship with your board members. Whether you’re a startup nonprofit or a seasoned professional, there’s advice for everyone in this one! So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
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    39 m
  • Engaging Younger Individuals in the Nonprofit Sector: Strategies from Seth Maxwell of Legacy Youth Leadership

    Engaging Younger Individuals in the Nonprofit Sector: Strategies from Seth Maxwell of Legacy Youth Leadership
    Jun 4 2024
    Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I sit down with Seth Maxwell, the Founder and CEO of Legacy Youth Leadership. Together we explore the potential of young individuals to make a difference, the importance of providing opportunities for young people to develop their leadership skills, and empowering students to take action on issues they care about. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
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    37 m
  • Avoiding the Nostalgia Trap: Engineering Change with Anthony Dicks, Jr. of 180 Management Group

    Avoiding the Nostalgia Trap: Engineering Change with Anthony Dicks, Jr. of 180 Management Group
    May 21 2024
    Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I sit down with Anthony A. Dicks, Jr., Senior Leadership Consultant at 180 Management Group. Together, we explore how nonprofit leaders should think of themselves as engineers of change, and highlight some of the key strategies for actioning change in your organization. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
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    40 m
  • Bringing People Together in Divisive Climates with David McNair of The ONE Campaign

    Bringing People Together in Divisive Climates with David McNair of The ONE Campaign
    May 7 2024
    Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I sit down with David McNair, Executive Director for Global Policy at The ONE Campaign. Together, we explore the challenges and opportunities the current divisive political climate poses for nonprofits, as well as how authenticity is the key to driving change forward. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
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    36 m
  • Redefining Philanthropy with Daniel Hill of EDF

    Redefining Philanthropy with Daniel Hill of EDF
    Apr 23 2024
    Welcome to this episode of the Nonprofit Connect podcast, brought to you by Rogue Creatives, made to connect with and learn from people in the nonprofit hemisphere. I’m your host, Matt Barnes. In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Hill, Director of Business and Innovation at the Environmental Defense Fund. Together, we explore the raw truth of working in a heavily politicized environment, touching on how to stay optimistic and avoid burnout, as well as the challenges that come from relying on philanthropic giving. So sit back, relax, and let’s jump right into it.
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    41 m