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Your Nonprofit Life

Laura Zielke: Nonprofit Leadership Advocate

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How did you come to work in the nonprofit sector? What was a big challenge you overcame? If you knew then what you know now, what would you tell your less-experienced self? These are just a few of the questions that Laura Zielke, Director of Member Experience for the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, will ask leaders from across the nonprofit sector. Each episode is designed to help you feel less alone in your work and inspire you to take your nonprofit from messy to thriving without burning out in ...
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The Nonprofit Optimist podcast showcases positive change agents and talks through lessons that their small nonprofits have learned. With interviews of executive directors, founders, board members and staff leaders, we share practical advice based on real experiences working in the non-profit sector. Since most nonprofit professionals wear many hats, this is a great opportunity to learn how to grow your small nonprofit without needing to re-invent the wheel!
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Welcome to “Rural Ripples,” the podcast where we dive into the unique challenges and innovative solutions of small water systems from coast to coast. Hosts Chelsea Boozer of Rogue Water Lab and Jeff Biberdorf of Fontus Blue amplify the voices of those who keep our rural communities flowing. Each episode, they bring you insightful interviews with general managers, nonprofit leaders, and association experts dedicated to supporting small systems. So, join along as we explore the ripples of chan ...
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Welcome to the Dialogue Lab Podcast, an interview show dedicated to helping you thrive as you make your impact. Every episode, I host conversations with social change leaders about how we can thrive in this work, so our movements thrive too. We talk about how burn-out culture shows up in social change spaces, and explore what it takes to stay engaged and effective over the long haul. I offer you these conversations as an antidote to burnout culture in the social change sector. Join me every ...
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INVEST IN HER podcast, hosted by founder of She Angel Investors, Catherine Gray- features phenomenal female founders and funders. The podcast is part of a multimedia platform to connect women with funding resources. If you are a woman seeking funding, this podcast is for you. You will learn about the various ways to get funded, meet guests who you can connect with, learn how to overcome obstacles, and discover how funding can be made simple for female founders to understand and to access. Ho ...
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