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Nonprofit governance is serious work!
Through inspirational 8-10 minute interviews with nonprofit leaders, Board Directors learn about their roles and responsibilities, as well as quick points on how to strengthen their nonprofit Boards. We invite you to share a podcast at your next Board meeting. Our most recent conversations are highlighted below, or choose a topic from the podcast archives.
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 Making Memories Matter
30 July 2008 | Time: 8:11
Scott “Scooter” Schmidt was the victim of a random act of violence. Founded in his memory, the Scooter Foundation sponsors activities for six- to 10-year old students to help them develop self-confidence and interpersonal skills and to emphasize nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Board President Susan Schmidt, Scooter’s sister, about the Foundation’s goals and the role its seven Board Directors play in its work.
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 16 July 2008 | Time: 9:34
POPULAR PICK: Marketing the Mission
Month after month, since it was released in February 2007, one podcast consistently makes our top-ten list. Back by popular request...
Do you want to create a buzz around your cause? Marketing an organization’s mission is key to its success, but a nonprofit may struggle with identifying its true message and how to effectively share that message with the public. Gary Mueller, creative director at advertising agency BVK and founder of SERVE, Inc., a nonprofit advertising and marketing agency, addresses the role of a nonprofit Board in marketing the mission and the Board’s obligation to understand, approve, and support marketing strategy. He is interviewed by Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund.
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 2 July 2008 | Time: 8:02
SPENDING DOWN ASSETS
The Board of the Elizabeth A. Brinn Foundation, a private, independent charitable foundation in the Milwaukee area, decided to sunset and dissolve the organization on a specific timetable. Pat Wyzbinski of the Nonprofit Management Fund talks with Rick Wiederhold about the Foundation’s decision, its approach to grantmaking, and the impact the Foundation hopes to have before it closes its doors. Brinn Foundation President, CEO, and Board Director, Rick Wiederhold is the retired Chairman of the Board for the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise in Washington, DC.
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BoardStar featured
Pat Wyzbinski, BoardStar's executive director, appeared on WUWM's Lake Effect with Jane Hamden March 12. In this 10-minute interview, she outlines the history of BoardStar, its programs and why an educated and involved Board of Directors is essential to a successful nonprofit organization.
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