Ashley has been in the nonprofit sector in Florida for a decade or so, working for the United Way Suncoast and the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, among other entities. She was named president and CEO of the Florida Philanthropic Network, which works with foundations statewide in research, education and public policy, in 2020. On this episode Ashley talks about how she got into nonprofits, why she puts an emphasis on collaborative leadership and what she looks for in leaders. And listen for her stories about working and earning a master’s degree in Australia.  

3 Takeaways:

  1. (11:40) What is the “why” of the people you serve?
  2. (14:40) Lead with humor, leave your ego at the door
  3. (15:50) Collaboration moves at the speed of trust

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Ashley Dietz, President and CEO, Florida Philanthropic Network

(07:00) What is the Florida Philanthropic Network?

(09:10) Ashley’s career before FPN

(11:25) Knowing your “why”

(13:25) What do you look for in leaders?

(15:50) Collaboration moves at the speed of trust

(18:15) Learning from mentors

(20:30) Dealing with setbacks

(22:10) What is coming up the rest of 2025?

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