E99: Why Passion Isn’t Enough: Building Strong Nonprofit Boards and Brands with David Rhode

I’m thrilled to welcome David Rhode. David is a seasoned leader, nonprofit coach, strategic consultant, and author of Passion Isn’t Enough: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders. His career spans marketing, founding and running a nonprofit, and teaching at the University of Pennsylvania. He offers deep insight into leading sustainable organizations.

In this episode, we explore how to build a resonant brand, shift from passion to strategy, and engage your board in impactful fundraising.

In this episode:

• [02:21] David’s transition from for-profit to nonprofit leadership
• [03:45] The key to brand clarity and consistency in the nonprofit sector
• [07:21] Building a brand without a marketing budget
• [10:57] Why David wrote Passion Isn’t Enough
• [12:53] The three biggest challenges facing nonprofit leaders today
• [15:07] How to move board members from commitment to accountability
• [20:20] Rethinking give/get policies
• [25:00] Using motivation, celebration, and consistency to build a fundraising culture
• [28:45] Why passion alone won’t sustain nonprofit leadership
• [31:10] Leadership skill-building
• [34:48] David’s #1 advice for nonprofit CEOs feeling isolated or burned out

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Passion Isn't Enough: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders by David Rhode

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Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stress Management Coach, and EmC trainer. She founded The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business, and has experience with nonprofits in human services, homelessness, and youth sectors. Specializing in EmC, leadership, board development, and fundraising, Haley is dedicated to empowering nonprofit leaders to create thriving organizations.
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