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Nonprofit Governance Challenges & Solutions: Bold Nonprofit Leadership & Sector Innovation with Nicole Gagliardi

05/14/24 • 43 min

Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutions

Does your nonprofit seem to be just scraping by even though everyone is working harder than ever? It's not just your organization. The nonprofit sector is in crisis, facing issues like shrinking revenue, chronic underfunding, staffing struggles, and increasing demands from the community.
Join Maria Rio and Nicole Gagliardi, a nonprofit governance consultant with nearly 20 years of experience, as they discuss the challenges and opportunities within nonprofit governance today.

Nicole shares her insights into how nonprofit leadership structures can hinder or help, trends impacting the sector, and how nonprofits can move towards innovative, community-centric governance.

This episode explores bold leadership strategies, addressing board challenges, and building capacity for long-term impact.
Nonprofit Governance Challenges & Solutions — The Highlights:

How nonprofit governance structures impact bold leadership.
Addressing the common struggles of nonprofit boards and staff.
Trends threatening the nonprofit sector and solutions to adapt.
Practical steps for nonprofit organizations to innovate governance models.
Why collaborative networks and resource sharing are key for the sector.

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About Nicole Gagliardi:
Nicole helps nonprofit leaders build stronger governance structures, develop effective impact strategies, and enhance organizational capacity. Her goal is to empower organizations to advance their core purpose, successfully and sustainably, even in challenging times. With over 18 years of experience working in and alongside nonprofits, Nicole offers a sober view of the sector's challenges and provides actionable insights on how organizations can start adapting.

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Connect with Nicole Gagliardi on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegagliardi1/
Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariario/
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Nicole shares her insights into how nonprofit leadership structures can hinder or help, trends impacting the sector, and how nonprofits can move towards innovative, community-centric governance.

This episode explores bold leadership strategies, addressing board challenges, and building capacity for long-term impact.
Nonprofit Governance Challenges & Solutions — The Highlights:

How nonprofit governance structures impact bold leadership.
Addressing the common struggles of nonprofit boards and staff.
Trends threatening the nonprofit sector and solutions to adapt.
Practical steps for nonprofit organizations to innovate governance models.
Why collaborative networks and resource sharing are key for the sector.

Links and Resources:

Connect with Nicole Gagliardi on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegagliardi1/
Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariario/
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/208666/supporters/new
Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ujVXfd7qfmM

Liked this episode? Have an idea? Send us a text HERE :)

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Creating Inclusive Workplaces: DEI Strategies for Small Nonprofits with Jade Pichette

Does your nonprofit talk a good game about diversity and inclusion, but the action never seems to follow? Maybe you've been part of mandatory trainings that left you asking, "Okay, but now what??"

Join Maria Rio and Jade Pichette, Director of Programs at Pride at Work Canada, as they explore how organizations can implement effective DEI strategies to foster inclusive workplace cultures. With years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Jade shares actionable insights on how to support marginalized communities, repair harm, and create spaces where all employees can thrive.
This episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities for nonprofits to lead with inclusion and equity.
Creating Inclusive Workplaces: DEI Strategies for Small Nonprofits — The Highlights:

How small nonprofits can implement DEI strategies effectively.
The importance of inclusive culture and leadership in nonprofits.
Practical examples of inclusive practices like leadership chats and accessibility planning.
How organizations can repair harm and prioritize equity.
The role of inclusion councils and action plans in fostering cultural change.

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About Jade Pichette:
Jade (they/them) is an inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA!) professional based in Tkarón:to/Toronto. Currently, Jade serves as the Director of Programs at Pride at Work Canada, where they work with over 250 large employers across Canada around gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation inclusion. Previously, Jade served as the Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator at the ArQuives, the Education Programs Coordinator at Kind Space, and an independent inclusion consultant.

Links and Resources:

Connect with Jade Pichette on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jadepichette and Website: jadepichette.com
Learn more about Pride at Work Canada: https://prideatwork.ca/
Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariario/
Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/208666/supporters/new
Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Byz5mGyk0LY

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Unionizing Nonprofits: Balancing Worker Rights & Organizational Values with Christina Rousseau

Can you support your cause AND prioritize worker's rights? Nonprofit workplaces often come with an expectation of self-sacrifice. Staff are expected to work long hours, accept below-market pay, and tolerate unfair conditions – all in service of the mission. But what if there's a better way?
Join Maria Rio and Christina Rousseau, a labor organizer and union advocate, to explore the nuanced process of unionizing in the nonprofit sector. Christina shares her firsthand experiences—from organizing her workplace to working within unions—and dives into how unions can balance worker rights with organizational goals. This episode covers key aspects of collective bargaining, power dynamics, and how nonprofits can align union practices with values like equity and community-centric fundraising.

Gain actionable insights on protecting workers’ rights, negotiating collective agreements, and navigating the complexities of leadership in unionized nonprofits.
Unionizing Nonprofits: Balancing Worker Rights & Organizational Values — The Highlights:

Understanding the role of unions in nonprofit organizations.
Common challenges and misconceptions about unionization in the nonprofit sector.
Balancing equity and values with standardized union practices.
Steps for starting a unionization process in your nonprofit.
Practical advice for managers and employees navigating unionization.

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About Christina Rousseau:
Having led a successful unionization effort in her former nonprofit role and now working as a union representative, Christina offers a unique 360-degree view of the possibilities and challenges unions bring to the nonprofit sector.

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