What is it to be on mission with God? Let's go a little deeper than just "go". Let's dig into the guts of the thing. Missional living is a broad topic with huge implications! On the MissionLife podcast, we move through these topics one-by-one and study them from every angle. Nathan Metz is a missionary with World Gospel Mission to Uganda. He and his wife Jade have four children, Maddix, Sophie, Ezra and Ruby. Nathan is a preacher, teacher, author and director of MissionLife Network. MissionL ...
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The Practice of Nonprofit Leadership was designed for Executive Directors of small to medium sized nonprofits. If you are currently an Executive Director or hope to be one someday this is your spot. Leading an organization can be one of the most fun, exhilarating, rewarding, scary, thankless jobs in the universe. Using a mixture of encouragement, information, stories, and practical tools, hosts Tim Barnes and Nathan Ruby will use their years of nonprofit leadership experience to make your jo ...
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From the author who started it all and New Zealand's original podcast authoress, Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine return to Podiobooks.com with Tales from the Archives, a collection of original steampunk short stories set in the world of their award-winning series, The Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences. Featuring voices familiar and new, Pip and Tee invite you to sample the fantastic world of their shadowy organisation that fights for Queen and Empire against the mysterious and unknown. This vol ...
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Welcome to the Pinnacle Success podcast, the podcast that takes you on a journey into the minds and experiences of some of the world's most elite performers. To reveal their secrets, I've lined up interviews with some of the most ambitious entrepreneurs, business owners and athletes from around the world, bringing them direct to you and your smartphone so that you too can be inspired to reach your peak level of performance. I'm your host, Marc Dinardo, and I'm here to shine a light on some o ...
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From Fitness Coaching to Motorsports: Embracing Change and Building Success in Network Marketing and Beyond with Rich Wharton
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In this episode of the Pinnacle Success Podcast, host Marc welcomes Rich to delve into his inspiring journey from leaving school without a clear path to finding success through multiple career shifts. "Success isn't just about reaching the top; it's about conquering every step of doubt along the way." - Rich Key Highlights: - Starting Point and Car…
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Filmmaking Dreams and Realities: Nathan's Journey as a Film Producer and Marketer
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Welcome to the Pinnacle Success Podcast! In this episode Marc interviews Nathan Shepka, an accomplished film producer and marketer, about his unique career journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. "Creating your own opportunities can be key to shining in your career." - Nathan Episode Highlights: 1. Nathan's Early Career: - Background in…
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Believe in Yourself: From Bailiffs to Business Owner! Ruby's Inspiring Journey to Success and Personal Growth
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Ruby's Journey: Overcoming Adversity and Finding Success "Visualise your goals, take inspired action, and step into the person you need to be to make your dreams a reality." In the premiere episode of the Pinnacle Success Podcast, host Marc welcomes Ruby, a multifaceted professional with a story of resilience and transformation. Ruby shares her jou…
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From Zero to Sales Hero: Callum Luke Webber’s Journey to Mastering Sales and Living a Freedom Lifestyle
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In this inspiring episode of the Pinnacle Success Podcast, host Marc interviews Callum Luke Webber, founder and CEO of Freedom Lifestyle. Callum shares his remarkable journey from a lack of confidence and direction to becoming a sales expert and helping others achieve financial freedom. Discover how a leap of faith at age 19 led Callum to a thrivin…
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Embracing the Digital Nomad Life as an Indie Hacker with Luka
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Luka Karsten Breitig, a seasoned digital nomad and indie hacker. 🌍✨ "Embrace the journey, not just the destination. Your freedom lies in designing a life you love every single day." - Luka In this episode, Luka shares his nine-year journey of working remotely from stunning locations around the world, from …
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Unlock Your Peak Potential: Navigating Multiple Careers On The Road To Success with Marc Dinardo
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Welcome to the Pinnacle Success Podcast Host: Marc Dinardo Episode Summary: Welcome to the Pinnacle Success Podcast, the show dedicated to helping you unlock your peak potential and advance in your career and relationships without compromising your personal wellbeing. Join your host, Marc Dinardo, as he takes you on a journey into the minds and exp…
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Maximizing Nonprofit Sustainability by Unlocking Donor Lifetime Value
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Discover the power of knowing what each donor brings to your nonprofit's table over the long haul. We're unlocking the secrets to calculating the lifetime value of a donor, and why this number is a game changer for your strategic planning and sustained funding. With every monthly donation, be it a humble $30 or more, Nathan will show you how those …
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Should You Hire Your Spouse To Fill An Open Position At Your Nonprofit?
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A recent survey states that a large number of nonprofits have open positions that they cannot fill with qualified candidates. As the Executive Director, could the answer be to recruit your spouse to fill one of those open positions? What might be the pros and cons, when considering this possibility? Listen in, as Tim and Nathan dive into this inter…
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5 Areas Nonprofit Executive Directors Can and Should Control As Part Of Their Leadership
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Many things in our organization and world feel like they are out of our control. As much as we try, control is not something we can often exercise. But when it comes to our leadership as nonprofit executive directors, there are a few things we can and should exercise control. These areas are: - My Attitude - My Skillset - My Priorities - My Influen…
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Is Your Nonprofit Organization Capital Campaign Ready? Four Simple Questions To Ask Yourself.
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In this episode, we dive into four simple questions you can ask yourself to determine if your organization is ready to consider a capital campaign. Project: Do I have a project that aligns with the reasons people donate: to save or transform lives? We touch on common project types, including new construction, renovations, and expensive equipment pu…
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Mastering Financial Management in Nonprofits: The Critical Role of Professional Expertise
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As a small to medium nonprofit with a small budget, it seems like a good call to try to do things yourself or with the help of volunteers. But are there areas where it actually makes more sense and provides even better value, to hire a professional? We would say most definitely. One of those areas is nonprofit finances. On today's episode, Tim and …
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Embracing AI to Revolutionize Nonprofit Fundraising with Nathan Ruby
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Ever find yourself intrigued by the potential of artificial intelligence to transform the way we connect with donors and enhance our fundraising efforts? In this episode, Nathan discusses three ways that AI can help improve fundraising efforts: Automate Everyday Tasks: AI is all about simplifying tasks, not complicating them. For instance, using th…
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First Impressions - A Key to Nonprofit Impact
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Whether it’s in person, on line, or someone driving into your parking lot. People make a decision about you and your organization in mere seconds. If they have a negative impression of you or the organization it is incredibly difficult to change their mind later. First impressions matter. In today's episode, Nathan discussed the importance of makin…
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Maximizing Your Nonprofit's Digital Donation Strategy: Secrets to Enhancing Online Fundraising
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On this episode, Tim and Nathan chat about the best ways small nonprofits can leverage online giving. Some of the tips that they share are: - How to make your donation button impossible to miss and super easy to use. - The importance of a seamless, secure payment process. - Why it's crucial to ensure your donation page is mobile-friendly. - How to …
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5 Key Actions To Take For Effective Leadership
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Effective leaders aren't always perfect leaders. What often makes them effective is that they take action consistently and with commitment. No matter whether your organization is big or small, consistent action is the key. On today's episode, Tim identifies 5 key actions that every nonprofit executive director should be taking that results in effec…
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Elevate Your Nonprofit's Appeal with High-Impact Direct Mail
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"Nobody likes direct mail anymore….sending a direct mail appeal just isn’t going to work." But according to a 2021 study by the Print and Mail Communications Association direct mail has an impressive open rate of 42.2%. Direct mail is still a valuable tool in your tool box for fundraising. Today we are going to go over a simple template on how you …
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4 Key Ingredients To Successfully Fundraise For Your Nonprofit.
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Fundraising and making Chili are a lot alike. There is no one way to make chili or to fundraise. But in both cases, having the right ingredients to get started is very important. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share four key ingredients every nonprofit needs before they can maximize their fundraising. And they explore how to get those ingredien…
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Guiding Nonprofits Through Election Season: Navigating Politics and Mission
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From national to local, one of the most challenging seasons of a nonprofit executive director is leading your organization during a contentious election year. An even greater challenge is when the mission of your organization becomes a significant issue in the political dialogue. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan provide some key actions steps to …
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How To Tell Your Board You Fell Short Of Your Fundraising Goal -Delivering Bad News
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So what do you do when you have to tell your Board that you fell short of your fundraising goal? Communicating bad news to your Board can be tough, especially when it concerns finances. But as an Executive Director, it's part of the job. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan guide you through the sensitive process of delivering less-than-stellar news …
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With this 2024 Kickoff episode, Season 4 of the Practice of Nonprofit Leadership begins! And what better way to begin then with Tim and Nathan revealing their Three Words for 2024. The concept of Three Words is to select words that will serve as a compass for the year. These words help to direct the individuals focus and energy and also provide an …
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Powering Up Non-Profit Leadership: Reflections and Strategies for the New Year
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As one year comes to a close and a new year is on the horizon, how should a nonprofit leader prepare for what lies ahead? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan share some of the questions and strategies they use to prepare for a new year. The questions lead them to take a look back and then to look forward. The questions include celebration, honesty, …
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Leveling Up Your Nonprofit Leadership: Taking A Year-End Self-Evaluation
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Another year is quickly coming to an end. As preparations are being made for a new year, taking time to review the past year is an important habit to develop. A key question to ask is, "How did my leadership measure up this year?" On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss four key areas to consider when reviewing your leadership this year. Sharing…
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The Art of Community Engagement for Non-Profit Leaders
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Most job descriptions for Executive Directors, contain at least one bullet point that focuses on them representing, connecting, and being visible in the community. How important is this for the organization? On today's episode, Nathan explores several points that should be considered when planning this in your schedule. What are the possible outcom…
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Demystifying Fundraising Metrics: Practical Insights Into Tracking Your Fundraising
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Ready to demystify the world of fundraising metrics? Nathan spends time googling "Fundraising Metrics"; Tim...not so much. But they both know the importance and the cautions with using specific metrics when tracking nonprofit fundraising. On today's episode, Nathan walks us through four key fundraising metrics (Gift Size, Number of New Donors, Cost…
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The Power of Gratitude in Non-Profit Leadership
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Have you ever noticed how the simplest 'thank you' can light up your day? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan discuss how gratitude can transform your non-profit organization's culture and amplify your leadership, including the impact on the mental well-being of non-profit leaders, despite the challenges they face. Speaking from experience, the guys…
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Mastering the Art of Budgeting for Non-Profit Organizations - part 2
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Ever feel like you're stumbling in the dark when it comes to budgeting for your non-profit organization? The thought of revenue planning and expense analysis might seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In part 2 of our focus on nonprofit budgeting, Tim and Nathan, are here to guide you through this financial labyrinth with clarity and ease. We …
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Mastering the Art of Budgeting for Non-Profit Organizations - Part 1
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Ready to supercharge your non-profit's budgeting process? Join us, your hosts Tim Barnes and Nathan Ruby, as we disclose the keys to effective financial planning for non-profit organizations. We guarantee you'll walk away with actionable strategies to align your budget with your organization's mission, identify opportunities, and assess what's work…
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Leadership Decision: What Is Important At Any Given Time?
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Non-profit leadership is a dynamic journey that requires responsive and strategic decision-making. On today's episode, Tim and Nathan delve into how to discern a crisis and make informed decisions about what's crucial at any given moment. In our candid conversation, we break down three essential points to decide what needs immediate attention versu…
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Non-Profit Fundraising: Moving Beyond the Checkbook
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What if you could discover unusual and profitable sources of donations for your non-profit? This episode is designed to reveal unconventional and exciting sources of donations that move beyond the traditional checkbook giving. With Tim on assignment with his organization, Nathan delves deep into a variety of potential sources such as stocks, donor-…
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Fundraising Online - Encore presentation with Christina Edwards
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How can a small nonprofit's online presence become an effective fundraising strategy? What practical steps can be taken to raise awareness to the work that the organization is doing? What are the benefits and challenges in online fundraising? On this encore episode (ep. 34), we are joined by Christina Edwards, Founder of Splendid Consulting and a m…
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Using Boldness to Transform Your Fundraising Approach
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What if the barrier between you and the big gifts is not the donors but your own fear? What does it look like to be bold in your approach to fundraising? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan are focused on helping nonprofit executive directors to develop boldness in fundraising. Sharing from their own experiences, the guys provide 5 ways to add boldn…
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Part 2 - Unlocking the Secret to Effective Direct Mail Fundraising
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Welcome to Part 2 of Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Direct Mail Fundraising. Once again, Tim and Nathan point out the importance of effective direct mail fundraising for small to medium nonprofits. On this episode, the following points are discussed: Your mailing should include the Impact and Results of your organization Make it easy to take ac…
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Unlocking the Secrets to Effective Direct Mail Fundraising
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Ready to crack the code of direct mail fundraising? Appeal letters are a crucial tool for nonprofit organizations to engage donors and raise funds. But in a busy, media-saturated world, it can be a challenge to grab the attention of current and potential donors. Today's episode is part one of a two-part series focused on the secrets of grabbing the…
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Unlocking Motivation: The Power of Action and Consistency
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Feeling stuck waiting for motivation to strike? What if the solution to unlock that motivation is simpler than you think? On this episode, Nathan lays out the following regarding Leadership and Motivation: Taking action leads to motivation Procrastination kills motivation Motivation is a result of consistent action To get more information and sign …
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From the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. So, what is your mouth revealing about your heart? When we place God at the center of our hearts, our overflow will reflect the kindness, compassion, forgiveness and love that defines who He is.By Nathan Metz
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Are you running toward God or keeping your distance in your relationship with him? The Holy Spirit is our guide and desires to be in communion with us, but we have to lean into him if we're going to walk close to God.By Nathan Metz
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The Momentum Playbook for Nonprofit Leaders
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Are you ready to ignite the engine of your nonprofit leadership with the power of momentum? Drawing from the world of sports, their own nonprofit experience, and the experience of others, Tim and Nathan discuss the power of momentum, it's importance, and 5 key elements that are crucial to get and keep momentum in your nonprofit organization. Mentio…
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Words matter. They create bridges or deepen chasms. Our words change others' lives, for better or worse. What are you doing to build bridges and paint a better picture for the lives of those around you?By Nathan Metz
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Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Non-Profit Staff Serving As Volunteers
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Can nonprofit staff members also serve as volunteers in the organization at which they work? Good question! Small nonprofits with limited staff and volunteers, often see this as a way to get needed roles filled. But it's complicated! On today's episode, Tim and Nathan dive into what is an important but sometimes murky topic. Important because if no…
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God gives good gifts. What do you do with the gifts that God gives you? When we squander the gifts of God, we keep for ourselves what is rightfully to be given to others. Receive from God with open hands and give to others in the same way.By Nathan Metz
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4 Steps to Enhancing Leadership Skills Through Physical Health and Wellness
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What if one of the secrets to becoming a more effective leader was as simple as prioritizing your physical health? In today's episode, Tim and Nathan unravel their personal journeys towards better health and how it has transformed their leadership skills. They delve into how lifestyle changes and mindset adjustments have helped them achieve their h…
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What does it take to make you angry and what happens when you get there? The Bible acknowledges that God can become angry, but it says that he is slow to get there. Jesus exhibited anger over injustice. Let's learn what it means to be angry and not to sin.By Nathan Metz
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What Do I Do As An Executive Director - Engaging in Hard Conversations
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How do you deal with "Hard Conversations"...Run away, Ignore, or Dive in into them? On today's episode, Tim and Nathan explore 4 keys areas to consider when navigating difficult or uncomfortable conversation. These key areas can provide confidence in dealing with this important area of leadership. These areas are: - Defining hoped for outcomes of t…
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If we are to imitate Christ, we need to assess what we are speaking to one another. Speaking words of truth and life should be our ongoing desire and goal. That leaves no room for gossip, slander, or misrepresentation. Let's love each other with our words and actions.By Nathan Metz
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