What if losing funding unexpectedly wasn't a crisis, but simply a bump in your organization's path? That's the difference between a nonprofit with a diversified, sustainable revenue mix and one that is overly reliant on a single funding source. ​​Learn to identify and diversify your funding in this workshop! This isn't just another "try harder at fundraising" webinar. This is your expert-guided financial sustainability and resilience plan when you need it most. Exclusively for nonprofit leaders,
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What if losing funding unexpectedly wasn't a crisis, but simply a bump in your organization's path? That's the difference between a nonprofit with a diversified, sustainable revenue mix and one that is overly reliant on a single funding source. ​​Learn to identify and diversify your funding in this workshop! This isn't just another "try harder at fundraising" webinar. This is your expert-guided financial sustainability and resilience plan when you need it most. Exclusively for nonprofit leaders,
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Still confused about what it takes to build a high-functioning board of directors? You are not alone. This free online workshop will cover everything you need to know to start building the board of your dreams! Save your seat here: https://nonprofitleadershiplab.com/free/fixmyboard | Joan Garry
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Still confused about what it takes to build a high-functioning board of directors? You are not alone. This free online workshop will cover everything you need to know to start building the board of your dreams! Save your seat here: https://nonprofitleadershiplab.com/free/fixmyboard | Joan Garry
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Board Bashing... Just Say NO! Listen, your nonprofit cannot thrive without a high-functioning board. Join me to learn 3 steps that will transform your board from hot mess to high-functioning. You will also get access to some valuable bonus tools that will help you build the board your org really, really needs to make a HUGE impact. Click below to save your seat today... | Joan Garry
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Board Bashing... Just Say NO! Listen, your nonprofit cannot thrive without a high-functioning board. Join me to learn 3 steps that will transform your board from hot mess to high-functioning. You will also get access to some valuable bonus tools that will help you build the board your org really, really needs to make a HUGE impact. Click below to save your seat today... | Joan Garry
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What if losing funding unexpectedly wasn't a crisis, but simply a bump in your organization's path? That's the difference between a nonprofit with a diversified, sustainable revenue mix and one that is overly reliant on a single funding source. ​​Learn to identify and diversify your funding in this workshop! This isn't just another "try harder at fundraising" webinar. This is your expert-guided financial sustainability and resilience plan when you need it most. Exclusively for nonprofit leaders,
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What if losing funding unexpectedly wasn't a crisis, but simply a bump in your organization's path? That's the difference between a nonprofit with a diversified, sustainable revenue mix and one that is overly reliant on a single funding source. ​​Learn to identify and diversify your funding in this workshop! This isn't just another "try harder at fundraising" webinar. This is your expert-guided financial sustainability and resilience plan when you need it most. Exclusively for nonprofit leaders,
2.9K viewsAug 10, 2025
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Board Bashing... Just Say NO! Listen, your nonprofit cannot thrive without a high-functioning board. Join me to learn 3 steps that will transform your board from hot mess to high-functioning. You will also get access to some valuable bonus tools that will help you build the board your org really, really needs to make a HUGE impact. Click below to save your seat today... | Joan Garry
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Board Bashing... Just Say NO! Listen, your nonprofit cannot thrive without a high-functioning board. Join me to learn 3 steps that will transform your board from hot mess to high-functioning. You will also get access to some valuable bonus tools that will help you build the board your org really, really needs to make a HUGE impact. Click below to save your seat today... | Joan Garry
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Nonprofit Guru Joan Garry on Being a Successful Leader.
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Nonprofit Guru Joan Garry on Being a Successful Leader.
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Nonprofit leaders email me all the time about their struggles. The #1 complaint? Their board. ❌ Not engaged ❌ Not raising enough money ❌ Not giving enough money ❌ Not even thinking about giving or raising money Sound familiar? A dysfunctional board isn’t just frustrating—it’s holding your nonprofit back. Without an engaged, high-functioning board, you’re stuck doing everything yourself. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering: Why won’t they just step up? The truth? Most boards want to help
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Nonprofit leaders email me all the time about their struggles. The #1 complaint? Their board. ❌ Not engaged ❌ Not raising enough money ❌ Not giving enough money ❌ Not even thinking about giving or raising money Sound familiar? A dysfunctional board isn’t just frustrating—it’s holding your nonprofit back. Without an engaged, high-functioning board, you’re stuck doing everything yourself. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering: Why won’t they just step up? The truth? Most boards want to help
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There is a myth that refuses to die. That nonprofits are “less than.” That they’re not “real” businesses. That the smartest leaders live in corporate towers while nonprofit folks are just here for the warm fuzzies. No. Absolutely not. This episode is a wake up call to anyone who still believes that narrative. Because after decades in both worlds, I can tell you this: Corporate America has a lot to learn from the nonprofit sector. About power. About purpose. About leadership that actually inspire
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Nonprofit leaders email me all the time about their struggles. The #1 complaint? Their board. ❌ Not engaged ❌ Not raising enough money ❌ Not giving enough money ❌ Not even thinking about giving or raising money Sound familiar? A dysfunctional board isn’t just frustrating—it’s holding your nonprofit back. Without an engaged, high-functioning board, you’re stuck doing everything yourself. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering: Why won’t they just step up? The truth? Most boards want to help
218.8K views11 months ago
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Let's dive into one of the most common questions I receive: How do I find board members? | Joan Garry
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Let's dive into one of the most common questions I receive: How do I find board members? | Joan Garry
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The board chair CEO relationship can either fuel your mission or quietly drain it. In this episode of Nonprofits Are Messy, Glennda Testone, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab sits down with the Board Chair and CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA to unpack one of the most important and misunderstood leadership partnerships in our sector. They share how trust is built intentionally, how disagreement does not derail progress, and what it actually takes to lead together. This is not theory. It is a real
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Board Bashing... Just Say NO! Listen, your nonprofit cannot thrive without a high-functioning board. Join me to learn 3 steps that will transform your board from hot mess to high-functioning. You will also get access to some valuable bonus tools that will help you build the board your org really, really needs to make a HUGE impact. Click below to save your seat today... | Joan Garry
960.1K viewsNov 19, 2024
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🗝️ The #1 Secret to Attracting Top Young Talent? It’s not what you think. Young professionals today crave more than a paycheck—they want a mission. In this episode on the Nonprofits Are Messy podcast, I talk about why values and purpose are the ultimate magnet for talent and how you can create an environment where they’ll want to stay and grow. This isn’t just advice—it’s the strategy your nonprofit needs to thrive in a competitive hiring landscape. 🚀 Catch the full conversation on the Nonprof
788 viewsJan 21, 2025
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📣 Exciting news! 📣 One of the things I'm grateful for is that I get to do work that matters. It's work that impacts the environment, the world's lens, and the quality of life for many. Coming up soon, I will take to the mic in a special way and for what will be the last one in 2024. And it's all about how to help you in a deeper way. Make sure that you're on the email list so you can be the first to get all the details. Spots will be limited. >> Join the email list here: https://joangarry.com/
219 viewsOct 23, 2024
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Let’s be honest: the “nonprofit leader” job description never fits on one page. Visionary. Fundraiser. IT wizard. Therapist. Snack provider. (Yes, really.) It’s messy. It’s exhausting. And it’s also extraordinary. Because every single one of those roles ladders up to something bigger: building a world that is more just, more compassionate, and more connected. 🧡 If you see yourself in this list, know this — you’re not alone. You’re part of a community of leaders who juggle all the hats and still
278 viewsSep 16, 2025
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3️⃣ Big Opportunities for 2025 for nonprofit leaders 2024 is (almost) done. Whew! Annnnd...we've got lots to do in 2025. Thankfully, the future abounds with opportunity to learn from the past and set ourselves up for strong next steps. In this video I share 3 big opportunities going forward into the future. Hope it inspires you! | Joan Garry
577 viewsDec 5, 2024
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Tired of chasing your board for engagement? It’s not just you — board dynamics can be tough. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. Join me, Joan Garry, starting June 2nd, for a transformational workshop: “Turn Board Bystanders Into Bold Leaders.” ✨ Walk away with a clear, custom plan to re-engage your board ✨ Learn what really motivates board members to show up and lead ✨ Get the tools to make your board your greatest asset, not your biggest challenge 🗓️ June 2–6, 2025 | ⏰ 2–3pm ET | 💥 Don’t m
588 viewsMay 30, 2025
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Joan Garry - Dr. Akilah Watkins shares an inspiring story...
345 viewsJan 29, 2025
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Leadership isn't a destination—it's a journey. 🚀 Join Dr. Ella Bell Smith on the Nonprofits Are Messy podcast as she dives into the role of inclusivity in transformative leadership. Discover how evolving as a leader can shape your nonprofit's impact. 🎧 Listen now: https://joangarry.com/podcast/144-inclusive-leadership-ella-bell-smith #NonprofitCommunity #NonprofitLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #LeadershipJourney" | Joan Garry
156 viewsNov 2, 2024
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