The Switch by Nonprofit HR

In this episode of The Switch, Lindsey Otto, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Nonprofit HR, hosts a panel discussion on the power of collaboration with four extraordinary women named to our 2024 Social Impact Women to Watch list: Dr. Ruth Browne, President & CEO of Ronald McDonald House New York; Morgan Monaco, President & Park Administrator of Prospect Park Alliance; Deb Kelsey, Recovery Coach & Navigator at Fishing Partnership Support Services; Dr. Ann Barnes, President & CEO of Episcopal Health Foundation.

Tune in to hear these exceptional women discuss:

• The personal experiences that drew each women to their missions
• How to retain talent by emphasizing creative opportunities for growth, development and recognition
• Ways leaders can get to know staff and bring them closer to what fuels their spark
• Essential ingredients to a successful collaboration with external partners

To learn more about Dr. Ruth Browne and the Ronald McDonald House New York, visit www.rmh-newyork.org.

To learn more about Morgan Monaco and the Prospect Park Alliance, visit www.prospectpark.org.

To learn more about Deb Kelsey and Fishing Partnership Support Services, visit fishingpartnership.org.

To learn more about Dr. Ann Barnes and Episcopal Health Foundation, visit www.episcopalhealth.org.

In this episode, Nonprofit HR team members Samanatha Justice Kelley, Managing Director, Outsourcing, and Shaneka L. Stanley, Team Leader & Senior Consultant, Outsourcing, join Dr. Nana Atokatha Ashmond Brew, Managing Director for Marketing & Strategic Communication for conversation about the power of customized talent management support. Get exclusive insights into how Nonprofit HR creates seamless client experiences, advice for how to support trust and relationship building, and how to know if HR outsourcing is right for your organization.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How talent management has evolved to prioritize human-centered approaches
• The unique value of external HR expertise for social impact organizations
• Why relationship-building is essential in effective talent management
• Tips for building trust by listening and understanding
• How to see AI as a tool for collaborative growth
• Benefits of integrated services and having experts readily available
• How Nonprofit HR fosters seamless experiences through agility and shared learning

About Samantha Samantha Justice Kelley, ACC, CPCC, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, joined Nonprofit HR’s Outsourcing practice in 2013, bringing with her several years’ HR generalist experience across various industries. Building upon those years, Samantha is now the practice area's Managing Director, serving as a creative thought partner in her consulting approach, advising her clients through labor law compliance; workforce planning; employee relations; recruiting and onboarding strategies; benefits and compensation equity; and employee performance and development. She also guides her consultant team through client engagements and with their professional development. Learn more about Samantha.

About Shaneka Shaneka L. Stanley, MA, MS, SHRM-SCP, PHR, engages with leaders of organizations across the country as a Team Leader and Senior Consultant within the firm’s HR Outsourcing practice. She brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources with a wide range of nonprofit entities including social services, foundations, associations and higher education. Shaneka is a dynamic leader and genuine influencer who promotes continuous improvement by employing a flexible problem-solving approach that balances business goals with employee needs. Learn more about Shaneka.

About The Switch Podcast The Switch offers access to talent management knowledge presented by our expert consultants, media partners, and guests from across the social impact sector. For over 25 years, Nonprofit HR, powered by OneDigital, has produced content that illuminates critical, timely and insightful knowledge for leaders of social impact organizations. Insights from this podcast shine light on the full talent management lifecycle, from employee attraction to organizational culture, engagement, performance management and retention. Learn more by visiting www.nonprofithr.com

In this episode of The Switch, Lindsey Otto, Marketing & Communication Specialist at Nonprofit HR, hosts a panel discussion on the topic of mentorship with two extraordinary women named to our 2024 Social Impact Women to Watch list: Bior Guigni, Chief Executive Officer, Beat the Streets New England, and Dr. Casey Bartrem, Executive Director & Environmental Scientist, TerraGraphics International Foundation (TIFO). Whether you are looking for a mentor or looking to be a mentor, this episode will inspire your thinking and reveal strategies for how to create a meaningful relationship.

Tune in to hear these exceptional women discuss:

• The difference between a coach and mentor
• How being a mentor is self-care
• What to look for in a mentor to help support your growth as a mentee
• Strategies for individuals and organizations in generating formal mentorship opportunities
• Advice for women seeking to cultivate informal mentor relationships

To learn more about the Beat the Streets New England, visit www.btsne.org.

To learn more about TerraGraphics International Foundation (TIFO), visit www.terragraphicsinternational.org.

As a part of the series spotlighting Nonprofit HR’s 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch Finalists, Lindsey Otto, Marketing & Communication Associate, Editorial & Content for Nonprofit HR, sits down with Sarah Blas, Principal Consultant at Community Impact Strategies, for a conversation about her organization and incredible contributions to the sector!

Tune in to hear Sarah detail:

• Why being open to learning from others through active listening is key for leaders
• How to build inclusion through tailoring the work to the people doing it
• Her advice to women and what authenticity really looks like

To learn more about Community Impact Strategies, visit www.communityimpactstrategy.com

Join Lisa Brown Alexander as she sits down with Marc H. Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League, to explore how a sense of purpose and commitment to justice has shaped his career and the way he leads. They discuss how justice manifests internally in an organization and the essential roles leaders play in shaping a culture of equity. From this conversation, you’ll glean tips for how to stay connected to your team as a leader, the most important steps an organization at the beginning of their equity journey can take, and his predictions for the future of hybrid work and the social sector at large.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How a sense of purpose and working toward justice has motivated his career​​​​​​ in law, politics and now the social impact space
• Why a balanced approach is key to operationalizing AI
• What an organization looks like when justice is in its DNA
• His predictions for the future focus of the social sector​​​​​​
• Tips for leaders to keep their ear to the ground and avoid becoming isolated from their people

About National Urban League

The National Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment, equality, and social justice. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the Urban League collaborates at the national and local levels with community leaders, policymakers, and corporate partners to elevate the standards of living for African Americans and other historically underserved groups. Learn more about the National Urban League.

About Marc

Marc H. Morial is President and CEO of the National Urban League, the nation's largest historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization. As Mayor of New Orleans from 1994 to 2002, Morial led New Orleans’ renaissance, and left office with a 70% approval rating. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Economics and African American Studies, he also holds a law degree from Georgetown University. Learn more about Marc and his book, The Gumbo Coalition.

About Lisa

Driven to serve the often-overlooked people management needs for the social impact sector, Lisa set out to build a market where one didn’t exist. She founded Nonprofit HR, the leading talent management firm in the country that works exclusively with the nonprofit sector. Read Lisa’s full bio.

About The Switch

The Switch offers access to Nonprofit HR’s talent management knowledge presented by our expert consultants, media partners, and guests from across the social impact sector. For over 20 years, Nonprofit HR has produced content that illuminates critical, timely and insightful knowledge for leaders of social impact organizations. Insights from this podcast shine light on the full talent management lifecycle, from employee attraction to organizational culture, engagement, performance management and retention.