AMC Governance Solutions are proud to present The Strategic Board Podcast – a resource on every vital topic easily explained to help you grow your organization.
Join us for our monthly episodes hosted by Tom Abbott and Trista McIver alongside relevant industry experts and hear success stories from Executive Directors, Chief Staff Officers and Board Members from Organizations across North America.
Episode topics vary from board governance, strategic planning, recruitment, membership/ staff retention, fundraising, advocacy issues, conflict of interest guidelines, board-staff relations, how to take effective minutes, run productive meetings, board appraisals, staff appraisals and even software recommendations. So regardless of your needs, you’ll easily find what you need.
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AMC Governance Solutions are proud to present The Strategic Board Podcast – a resource on every vital topic easily explained to help you grow your organization.
Join us for our monthly episodes hosted by Tom Abbott and Trista McIver alongside relevant industry experts and hear success stories from Executive Directors, Chief Staff Officers and Board Members from Organizations across North America.
Episode topics vary from board governance, strategic planning, recruitment, membership/ staff retention, fundraising, advocacy issues, conflict of interest guidelines, board-staff relations, how to take effective minutes, run productive meetings, board appraisals, staff appraisals and even software recommendations. So regardless of your needs, you’ll easily find what you need.
While it’s a kind of a boring topic, having clear guidelines and a direction for your board and staff in an organization is critical for success. In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with the CEO of AMC Governance Solutions, Tom Abbott, to discuss the importance of director and staff […]
A lot can and has changed in the past few years, especially after the pandemic. Now, many organizations are wondering how to create or update their nonprofit bylaws to reflect their current needs. In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, join host Trista as she meets with the CEO of AMC NPO Solutions, Tom Abbott, […]
In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, join host Trista as she meets with the CEO of AMC NPO Solutions, Tom Abbott, to discuss how nonprofit organizations can begin developing and monitoring their strategic plan. Also read: Whose responsible for creating the strategic plan? In the Complementary Model of Board Governance, the Board is responsible […]
All nonprofits have a clear mission to achieve. Still, the process of achieving it isn’t as black and white as it seems. Setting ethical standards for your nonprofit is an important task. Yet it takes much consideration. So when reviewing your ethical guidelines, here are some factors to consider. Join us in this episode of […]
All nonprofits have concrete reasons for existing, but many still struggle to receive the attention their mission deserves online. In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with Eric Ressler to discuss the importance of designing nonprofit communications in a way that catalyzes change, increases social impact and enhances your digital […]
If you have questions about strategic planning such as, “how should we arrange? who needs to get involved? what should we cover?” this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast is for you. So, join host Trista as she meets with the CEO of AMC NPO Solutions, Tom Abbott, to discuss the nonprofit strategic planning process. Also read: What […]
Finding, recruiting, and retaining dedicated board members in the NPO world is not as straightforward as some would hope. Often a costly mistake for organizations just trying to achieve their mission. Join us in this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast. As host Trista sits down with NPO consultant Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE. Listen in as they […]
Podcast Version In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with the CEO of AMC NPO Solutions, Tom Abbott, to discuss the ten operational features that characterize how an NPO conducts its business under the Complementary Model. Read on, listen or watch to discover the 10 Complementary Model operating features. Also […]
72% of consumers report that they will not buy goods or services from a company or a brand that does not reflect their values. So how can you leverage this chance to further their cause with the consumers telling brands that they’re going to vote with their wallets? The answer is sponsorship programs for nonprofits. […]
The Complementary Model of Board Governance is an effective and rewarding governance approach. But only if you know how it works! In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with the CEO of AMC NPO Solutions, Tom Abbott. Listen in as they explain 10 key principles of the complementary board governance model for […]
Like any company, your organizations’ success depends on finding qualified, dedicated staff and keeping them happy. Yet, most NPOs start small. Subsequently, they don’t have the luxury of an HR team or senior leadership to guide them along the way. That’s why many NPO CEOs end up doing everything by themselves. In this episode of […]
If you’re starting out with board governance, join us for this Strategic Nonprofit Podcast episode as host Trista McIver and the CEO of AMC NPO Solutions, Tom Abbott discuss the foundations of nonprofit governance as well as explore the basics of managing your NPO. Also read: A Guide To Nonprofit Board Roles And Responsibilities Beyond […]
All nonprofits have concrete reasons for existing, but many still struggle to communicate their unique reason for being to the audiences they serve and the people outside of them. In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with Claire Crum to discuss the importance of a mission statement and how it relates to a […]
Is your organization looking for new ways to engage and re-engage donors at hybrid and virtual fundraising events? In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with Rebecca Alfred, Charity Relationships Lead of Trellis Social Enterprise Inc to discuss what’s working for hybrid and virtual fundraising events. Including several creative components […]
If 1 not-for-profit organization can influence change, imagine what 10 could do if they all came together to work towards a common goal. In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with Dr. Michelle Shumate to discuss the intricacies of not-for-profit networks and why designing and leading an effective NPO network will ultimately help your […]
In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with Asha Ntim, founder of The Chrysalis Program and author of D.A.R.K. Brown Girl Collection, to discuss how the covid-19 pandemic helped to pivot the success of her nonprofit organization. Also read: The Impact Of Covid On Nonprofits 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Move […]
Is social good baked straight into your nonprofit, but you have no idea where to start communicating this to funders, supporters and those not in the know? In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with Ashlee Sang, Brand Messaging Strategist and Consultant at Ashlee Sang Consulting LLC. Join them as […]
Developing strong relationships with donors is the lifeblood of any nonprofit organization – not only do they champion your cause – they sustain it. Many organizations are left wondering what happens after you submit your grant proposal, but the real success starts before this. Making your donors feel good about their role in helping you […]
s episode of the Strategic Nonprofit podcast, Trista McIver sits down with Amy Small, EVP of Creative & Brand at Media Cause, a full-service digital agency that works only with nonprofits. Join them as they discuss everything about nonprofit branding, particularly why you should be using branding to tell your organization's story and the three pillars of branding that will help you get there.
Fundraising is the holy grail for many nonprofit organizations; without it, many aren't able to survive, thrive or further their cause. Unfortunately, having only one fixed source of funding leaves many organizations vulnerable, which is why a commonly asked question is "how can my organization expand our grant program past core funders?"
AMC Governance Solutions are proud to present The Strategic Board Podcast – a resource on every vital topic easily explained to help you grow your organization.
Join us for our monthly episodes hosted by Tom Abbott and Trista McIver alongside relevant industry experts and hear success stories from Executive Directors, Chief Staff Officers and Board Members from Organizations across North America.
Episode topics vary from board governance, strategic planning, recruitment, membership/ staff retention, fundraising, advocacy issues, conflict of interest guidelines, board-staff relations, how to take effective minutes, run productive meetings, board appraisals, staff appraisals and even software recommendations. So regardless of your needs, you’ll easily find what you need.
