The Practice of Nonprofit Leadership

By: Tim Barnes and Nathan Ruby
  • Summary

  • The Practice of Nonprofit Leadership was designed for Executive Directors of small to medium sized nonprofits. If you are currently an Executive Director or hope to be one someday this is your spot. Leading an organization can be one of the most fun, exhilarating, rewarding, scary, thankless jobs in the universe. Using a mixture of encouragement, information, stories, and practical tools, hosts Tim Barnes and Nathan Ruby will use their years of nonprofit leadership experience to make your journey a little easier, more fun, and ultimately help you be more effective in leading your organization.
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Episodes
  • 4 Areas In Which Nonprofit Leaders Can Move From Busy to Productive
    Nov 20 2024

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    Busy, Busy, Busy. That seems to be the reply that many nonprofit leaders give when asked how things are going. What if there's a way to turn the overwhelming chaos of our daily tasks into a streamlined path to productivity?

    On today's episode, Tim and Nathan focus on 4 key areas of nonprofit leadership and suggest practical ways to stop just being busy and move to being intentionally productive.

    The areas discussed are:

    1. Meetings
    2. Email
    3. Program Expansion
    4. Leading Staff/Volunteers


    Let Tim and Nathan guide you in navigating these challenges, ensuring your nonprofit thrives and makes the meaningful difference it was meant to achieve.

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    The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

    Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

    Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

    They can be reached at info@practicenpleader.com

    All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.

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    33 mins
  • Planning Matters More Than Ever: Election Reaction From Tim and Nathan.
    Nov 9 2024

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    Is it possible for leaders to truly navigate the stormy seas of political upheaval with grace and purpose?

    On today's episode, Tim and Nathan provide their thoughts about the election and the ongoing rhetoric and conversation on social media, in the news media, and face to face. The discussion also centers on responding correctly as nonprofit leaders and actions that can be taken to do so.

    Nonprofit leaders are encouraged to take the following actions:

    • Be strategic in your response
    • Get input from the Board
    • Take the time to get different perspectives
    • Don't forget it is about the people the organization serves

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    The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

    Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

    Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

    They can be reached at info@practicenpleader.com

    All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.

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    20 mins
  • 4 Steps To Use To Provide Effective Feedback As A Nonprofit Leader.
    Nov 6 2024

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    Interested in enhancing your leadership skills by learning the art of providing effective feedback. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss the secrets to transforming feedback into a powerful tool for team development.

    Learn how to create a culture where mistakes are stepping stones to success, and explore strategies to approach challenging situations with calm and clarity. Using the fictional tale of Sarah and John from a nonprofit animal shelter, Tim and Nathan illustrate the STAR method—Situation, Task, Action, Result—and show you how to apply it to resolve miscommunications and improve your team's performance.

    Support the show

    The Hosts of The Practice of NonProfit Leadership:

    Tim Barnes serves as the Executive Vice President of International Association for Refugees (IAFR)

    Nathan Ruby serves as the Executive Director of Friends of the Children of Haiti (FOTCOH)

    They can be reached at info@practicenpleader.com

    All opinions and views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent those of their respective organizations.

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    29 mins

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