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Why Passion Isn't Enough: The Hidden Reality of Nonprofit Leadership

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In this episode, Meghan talks with David Rhode, author of Passion Isn't Enough: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders, about the often overlooked realities of nonprofit leadership. David offers practical, hard-earned insights on everything from board engagement and leadership isolation to managing the everyday chaos of running a small organization. With real talk on setting expectations, evaluating (and even letting go of) board members, and simplifying roles, this conversation is a must-listen for nonprofit leaders juggling multiple hats. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, under-resourced, or unsure of how to move forward, this episode delivers the validation and actionable advice you need—because passion is just the beginning.

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Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

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Chapters

1. Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:00:00)

2. The Lonely Reality of Nonprofit Leadership (00:02:42)

3. Addressing Board Engagement Challenges (00:04:29)

4. Firing Board Members Effectively (00:11:28)

5. Engaging Younger Board Members (00:17:28)

6. Key Topics in "Passion Isn't Enough" (00:21:33)

7. Simplifying Nonprofit Job Descriptions (00:25:08)

8. Final Advice for Nonprofit Leaders (00:28:11)

194 episodes

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In this episode, Meghan talks with David Rhode, author of Passion Isn't Enough: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders, about the often overlooked realities of nonprofit leadership. David offers practical, hard-earned insights on everything from board engagement and leadership isolation to managing the everyday chaos of running a small organization. With real talk on setting expectations, evaluating (and even letting go of) board members, and simplifying roles, this conversation is a must-listen for nonprofit leaders juggling multiple hats. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, under-resourced, or unsure of how to move forward, this episode delivers the validation and actionable advice you need—because passion is just the beginning.

Support the show

Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:00:00)

2. The Lonely Reality of Nonprofit Leadership (00:02:42)

3. Addressing Board Engagement Challenges (00:04:29)

4. Firing Board Members Effectively (00:11:28)

5. Engaging Younger Board Members (00:17:28)

6. Key Topics in "Passion Isn't Enough" (00:21:33)

7. Simplifying Nonprofit Job Descriptions (00:25:08)

8. Final Advice for Nonprofit Leaders (00:28:11)

194 episodes

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