“How We Run” investigates the multi-faceted approach needed to run nonprofit organizations. We tackle topics like managing your board, fundraising, and measuring your impact. Each episode features an interview with a successful nonprofit director who shares their insight about running an organization.
Hosted by:
Julie Lacouture, founder Good Ways Inc.
Lisa J. Baxter, Coleman Baxter Agency
Trent Stamp, The Eisner Foundation
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“How We Run” investigates the multi-faceted approach needed to run nonprofit organizations. We tackle topics like managing your board, fundraising, and measuring your impact. Each episode features an interview with a successful nonprofit director who shares their insight about running an organization.
Hosted by:
Julie Lacouture, founder Good Ways Inc.
Lisa J. Baxter, Coleman Baxter Agency
Trent Stamp, The Eisner Foundation
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In this episode of How We Run, nonprofit consultants Julie Lacouture and Lisa J. Baxter sit down with Heather Hiscox, founder of Pause for Change and author of No More Status Quo. Heather introduces her five-step PAUSE framework, a practical and human-centered approach to designing nonprofit programs and solving challenges more effectively. Together, they discuss how nonprofit teams can move away from default habits, engage stakeholders meaningfully, and test solutions before scaling them. The conversation highlights the power of pausing to ask the right questions, using empathy-driven research, and embracing iteration over perfection. Whether you're rethinking a struggling program or building something new, this episode offers tools and inspiration to create lasting impact through thoughtful design and collaboration.
For a transcript, please visit www.goodwaysinc.com
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In this episode of How We Run, we sit down with Frank Velásquez Jr., Founder of 4 Da Hood, to explore how he transforms leadership development for communities of Color. Frank shares his journey of navigating nonprofit leadership as a Latino and how his experiences led him to create the Ascending Leaders in Color Fellowship, a protected space for upcoming leaders to build authenticity, bravery, and community.
Discover how Frank’s innovative approach fosters authentic leadership, empowers participants to advocate for themselves, and transforms how organizations think about leadership development.
Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, an entrepreneur, or simply passionate about community impact, this episode is packed with insights on bravery, authenticity, and the power of finding your people.
Tune in to learn how Frank is paving the way for the next generation of leaders to thrive.
For a transcript, please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/creating-spaces-for-upcoming-leaders-with-frank-velasquez-jr/
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You’re probably familiar with many proven strategies for nonprofit fundraising, but what about the role of creativity? In today’s episode, we’re diving into creative fundraising and innovative thinking with Brittney Miller, principal consultant at Bridge Impact Strategies. With her South Central Los Angeles roots and a mission to elevate underserved communities, Brittney’s insights will challenge you to rethink traditional approaches and find the FUN again in your fundraising efforts.
In this episode, we cover:
For a transcript please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/creativity-in-fundraising-with-brittney-miller/
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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:
For a transcript please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/building-teams-with-kamilah-martin/
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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 expression
Learn how Amir leveraged his professional and social networks to build social capital, and how you can apply it to your own organization
Hear how Amir balances his full-time job with running his own nonprofit, and the benefits of doing both
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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
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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.
For a transcript and more please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/nonprofit-growth-with-richard-reyes/
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"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.
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Our guest is Tera Hilliard from Forgotten Children, Inc., a nonprofit organization on a mission to combat human trafficking through rescue, restoration, education, and hope. Founded in 2006, Forgotten Children, Inc. offers a range of programs, including case management, educational curricula, and a safe house for survivors.
TW: discussion of sexual assault
For a transcript and more please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/changing-minds-and-building-relationships-with-tera-hilliard/
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Welcoming Season Six with Co-Host Lisa J. Baxter: A Dive into Authentic Fundraising and Community Building
In 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 Inc
Lisa J. Baxter, Coleman Baxter Agency
For more please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/season-6
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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/
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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/
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We are joined by Liz Forer, CEO Venice Family Clinic, who tells us about the recent successful merger of two nonprofits: Venice Family Clinic and South Bay Family Health Care. Liz talks through how the board started planning and coordinating this merger for almost two years and what she feels makes it successful.
For a transcript and more please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/growing-by-merging-with-elizabeth-forer/
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Jenna Hauss started as an intern at ONEgeneration and today she is the President and CEO of this $9 million organization in Southern California. Jenna shares what she's learned about the importance of succession planning and how she views it as a tool for the whole organization, not just executive roles.
"Succession planning is also about replacing key staff, not just executive leadership, but our program directors who are truly carrying the programs. Recognizing internal potential candidates that have leadership ability and giving them the tools and resources that they need."
"We are very selective when it comes to an individual who wants to potentially be on our board. There's a pretty in-depth process. We want to make sure that we're selecting individuals that are a good representation of the work that we do and of our community."
"What we've learned over this past year is that we can only do so much as an organization and the power of collaboration really can create a positive impact."
For a transcript and more please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/succession-planning-with-jenna-hauss/
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Since we're giving thanks this week, we thought we'd look back on all the fantastic guests we've had on Season 4 of the How We Run podcast and share what we've learned from them. Leslie Ito of Armory Center for the Arts, Tony Brown from HOLA, Johng Ho Song from KYCC, Roger Castle from the LA Regional Food Bank, and Mollie Marsh-Heine from Earthjustice.
For a transcript and more please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/highlights-from-season-4/
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Before Leslie Ito was the Executive Director of Armory Center for the Arts, she assumed the leadership at an organization that was struggling. Leslie shares with us how she approached that turnaround and what she learned about leading during a crisis (something that may have come in handy in 2020). Leslie shares with us what she prioritized, how she led the organization to be sustainable, and how she sees her big vision as a series of tiny steps.
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Mollie Marsh-Heine joins us to talk about how and why the fundraising department at Earthjustice has embraced the principles of Community-Centric Fundraising. From conversations on race, inequality, and historic injustice with donors, to examining the ways they work together as a team, Mollie’s team has taken a thorough and methodical approach. Although they acknowledge this work will take time, they have seen very positive results from donors, staff, and partners.
(Before you listen, be sure to check out the resources at communitycentricfundraising.org)
For a transcript, please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/embracing-community-centric-fundraising-mollie-marsh-heine/
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David Diaz is the Executive Director of Active San Gabriel Valley who has recently transitioned his organization from fiscal sponsorship to being an independent 501c3. He details how and why his organization made the leap. For him, it's a matter of building the collaborative culture that best serves his community and his staff. "We really try to mirror the approach that we want to see in our communities, that we want to see by government, that we want to see from other places or institutions, and so we really take a collaborative approach to how we do the work." From 32 hour work weeks, flexibility in schedules, and sharing power, learn how Active San Gabriel Valley runs.
For transcript and more: https://goodwaysinc.com/transitioning-from-fiscal-sponsorship/
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Never in a million years did Sarah Walzer believe that virtual visits with parents and families would ever yield the same high-quality results at ParentChild+. But in March 2020, the organization was forced to go virtual anyway. Sarah was pleasantly surprised and she shares the organization’s secret to success in this interview.
For a transcript and more please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/an-unexpected-leap-to-virtual-programs-with-sarah-walzer/
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"We need to ask ourselves on a monthly basis on a weekly basis, are we making a positive impact?"
Johng Ho Song has held nearly every job at KYCC since joining the organization in 1985. Today he is the Executive Director. In this episode, Johng Ho Song talks with Trent Stamp about his decades of leadership and how he’s managed to keep his organization responsive to community needs, even if it means changing the name.
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