Discover what it truly means to lead with heart in this inspiring episode featuring Veronica Thames, CEO of the Manatee Community Foundation. From aligning mission and team culture to navigating board relationships and embracing authentic leadership, Veronica shares powerful insights every nonprofit executive, board member, and aspiring changemaker needs to hear. Learn how intentional leadership, continuous listening, and redefining philanthropy as character—not wealth—can transform your impact. If you're in the nonprofit sector or curious about effective community leadership, this episode is a must-listen.

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Timestamps

(00:00) Introducing Veronica Thames, CEO of Manatee Community Foundation

(03:30) Why did you choose to go into philanthropy?

(08:00) How did you approach your first months on the job?

(13:15) How do you view culture and tips for growing culture

(20:10) How do you interact with board members?

(23:45) Balancing being ‘liked’ versus ‘respected’ as a leader

(27:10) Advice for those considering getting into philanthropy

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In this episode, we sit down with Stacy Groff, Vice President of Care & Connection at Empath Health, to uncover the true impact of volunteer programs — and how they drive millions in value while strengthening communities. Stacy shares actionable insights on recruiting the right volunteers, integrating them fully into organizational culture, and adapting volunteer strategies for lasting success. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, board member, or volunteer coordinator, you’ll learn why volunteer engagement is crucial for organizational growth and how small gestures of appreciation can lead to big results. Tune in for expert advice, real-world examples, and a heartfelt reminder of the power of saying "thank you."

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Stacy Groff, Vice President of Care & Connection, Empath Health

(02:00) What is the breadth of the volunteer program?

(03:10) What drew Stacy to working with volunteers?

(04:30) Managing a massive volunteer program

(07:40) Using volunteer’s skills

(10:05) What should the board understand about volunteers?

(13:20) Pitfalls to avoid

(17:40) Thank you volunteers

(18:40) Recapping with Read

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Discover why personal branding matters for nonprofit leaders in this insightful conversation with Robyn. From her journey of self-awareness to how CEOs and board members can align leadership perception with organizational success, Robyn shares actionable strategies for building an authentic and effective presence. Learn how board members can assess their CEO’s brand, the impact of leadership energy on teams, and why bold expectations can transform the people you serve. Plus, take the free Spark Plug Profile assessment to better understand team dynamics. Tune in for a compelling discussion on leadership, branding, and making a lasting impact in the nonprofit world!

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Sparkplug Profile

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Robyn Faucy, CEO and Co-Founder of Results 1st

(02:00) What does Results 1st do?

(04:00) How did you get started with Results 1st?

(06:10) Personal Branding

(08:30) How do you identify your personal brand?

(12:10) Why is personal branding important for nonprofit leadership?

(16:00) What do people think when you walk in a room?

(18:10) What is the board’s role?

(21:00) Sparkplug profile

(23:00) Final advice for CEOs and Executive Directors

(25:00) Recapping with Read

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