Mickey Desai interviews Sherry Heyl about her book Learn to Love the Roller Coaster: Stories of Change, Resilience, and the Future to Come. They discuss how nonprofits can navigate rapid technological and social change by adopting a "creator mindset" rather than a "poverty mindset" or "survivor mindset." Sherry emphasizes that change is constant and accelerating (driven by AI, quantum computing, and CRISPR) but organizations can manage it by staying grounded in their values, making incremental changes collaboratively, and treating emerging tools like AI as interns rather than replacements. The conversation covers practical frameworks for organizational change, the emotional dimensions of transitions, and how to use AI thoughtfully without abandoning human creativity and connection.

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Host Mickey Desai sits down with Jonathan Fitzgerald, the managing partner of GDS Technologies, a technology partner for businesses and nonprofits. They dive deep into the critical cybersecurity challenges facing nonprofits of all sizes, from ransomware and phishing to the importance of multi-factor authentication and tested backups. Jonathan provides practical, cost-effective advice on how nonprofits can improve their security posture, including the role of staff and volunteer training, zero-trust principles, and the fiduciary duty to protect mission-critical data. This episode is a must-listen for any nonprofit leader looking to safeguard their organization's future

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Mickey interviews Kayla Meyers, founder of Bridgepoint Evaluation, about how nonprofits can embrace evaluation as a strategic tool rather than something to fear. Kayla shares practical advice on creating an "evaluation culture" within an organization, using data to drive decision-making, and shifting from reactive to proactive evaluation practices. She emphasizes the importance of qualitative data alongside quantitative metrics, and outlines Bridgepoint's approach to coaching, fractional management, and consulting to help nonprofits get the most value from their evaluation efforts.

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The Our Fundraising Search team discusses how professionals can effectively navigate major career pivots, especially from the corporate world into the nonprofit sector. Key takeaways include:

• Don't let your job title define you - focus on transferring your core skills and problem-solving abilities to a new context.
• Be proactive in managing your professional identity and "begin as you mean to go" in a new role.
• Translate your background using the language of the nonprofit world, and leverage your existing network to help bridge the gap.
• Nonprofit hiring managers should look beyond linear resumes and assess a candidate's ability to adapt and contribute, rather than just their sector experience.
• Leaving a previous role professionally is crucial, as you may need those connections and references in the future.

The team also touches on the evolving perceptions around compensation in the nonprofit space, and Dave shares a cocktail recipe as a metaphor for a well-executed career pivot. Overall, the discussion provides practical advice for those looking to make a strategic career change.

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host Mickey Desai interviews Mark T. Holcombe, author of the book "Critical Moral Reasoning: An Applied Empirical Ethics Approach." They discuss the importance of moral reasoning skills for nonprofit organizations and leaders. Key topics include:

• The differences between legality and morality, and how morality is innate to humans rather than dependent on religion.
• How moral reasoning skills can help nonprofits navigate complex ethical dilemmas, such as the "tainted money" dilemma and the "non-compliant patient" scenario.
• The need for nonprofits to develop explicit codes of ethics, beyond just mission statements, to guide decision-making.
• The potential conflicts that can arise between different ethical frameworks (e.g. Kantian duty-based ethics vs. feminist ethics of care) within nonprofit organizations.

Holcombe emphasizes that moral reasoning is a learnable skill that nonprofits should prioritize developing, as it can help them make more thoughtful, principled decisions that align with their values and mission.

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Mickey Desai and guest Rita Sever discuss the importance of feedback in nonprofit organizations. They cover topics such as the science behind why people often react negatively to feedback, a formula (JOIN) for delivering feedback effectively, and strategies for normalizing feedback as a regular part of organizational culture. Rita shares her expertise on helping nonprofits have constructive feedback conversations that support their mission and staff success.

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In this episode, Sondra Dellaripa, a nonprofit executive with over 40 years of experience, shares her insights on the responsible use of AI in the nonprofit sector. She discusses the importance of developing clear AI policies, training staff, and maintaining transparency with the community. Sondra also covers strategies for integrating AI into fundraising, communications, and other nonprofit operations without compromising trust and integrity. The conversation explores practical steps nonprofits can take to harness the power of AI while upholding their mission and values.

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Mickey interviews Karen Boyd, an economist and AI expert, about the opportunities and challenges of using AI in the nonprofit sector. They discuss how nonprofits can identify low-risk, high-gain tasks for AI augmentation, the environmental impact of AI, and strategies for maintaining transparency and authenticity when using AI-generated content. Karen shares insights on customizing AI language models to better match an organization's voice, and they explore the potential impacts of AI on nonprofit jobs and workflows. This episode provides practical guidance for nonprofits looking to responsibly leverage AI to enhance their operations and mission-driven work.

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