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May 13, 2025 26 mins

In this episode of I 501(c) You - The Podcast for Nonprofit Board Members, Brena Slater, President and CEO of Safe Children’s Coalition, shares powerful insights on leading a complex nonprofit through growth, crisis, and a major capital campaign. From navigating the transition from COO to CEO during COVID-19 to building deep community trust and launching a $9 million shelter project, Brena offers real-world leadership lessons for nonprofit executives, board members, and changemakers alike. Tune in to learn how she leverages strong board engagement, transparent communication, and a strategic fundraising partnership to make a lasting impact on children and families in need.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Brena Slater, President & CEO of Safe Children Coalition

(01:45) Size of Safe Children Coalition

(03:25) What is your leadership philosophy?

(04:50) Data Driven Organization

(06:00) How do you work with your board?

(08:45) Board members on committees first

(10:30) Impact of Boardable

(12:10) How do you approach working with staff?

(14:15) Adjusting from doing the work to managing the work?

(16:05) Starting a capital campaign

(21:45) Time management

(23:10) As CEO, what keeps you up at night?

(25:32) Recapping with Read

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