I 501(c) You - The Podcast for NonProfit Board Members

Welcome to I 501(c) You - The Podcast for NonProfit Board Members. We hope to educate current and future nonprofit board members on the roles, responsibilities, and obligations of being a nonprofit board member.

I 501(c) You - The Podcast for NonProfit Board Members is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts I 501(c) You - The Podcast for NonProfit Board Members, a business show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #160

  Building an Engaged, High-Performing Nonprofit Board with Alyce Lee Stansbury

  Sep 22, 202639 min

  What makes a nonprofit board truly effective? In this episode of I 501(c) You, Michael Corley talks with nonprofit consultant Alyce Lee Stansbury about board engagement, effective meetings, fundraising responsibilities, and the importance of keeping boards focused on governance instead of operations. Alyce Lee also shares why strong boards need clear expectations, passionate members, better meeting structure, and a defined role in building donor relationships. Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Alyce Lee Stansbury, Stansbury Consulting (02:30) How to keep board members engaged (05:10) Why do board’s trend toward report out rather than have strategic conversation? (06:40) How does a board chair encourage engagement? (09:50) What makes an effective board member? (14:50) Board members responsibility in fundraising (23:40) Relationship between board, Executive Director, and head fundraiser (27:20) Development committee (29:30) Sharing donor information with the board (32:10) What are the biggest challenges in the nonprofit sector? (37:35) Recapping with Read Join us every other week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

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  Episode #158

  Building a Sustainable Nonprofit with Megan Howell of Second Heart Homes

  Aug 25, 202629 min

  Megan Howell, founder and executive director of Second Heart Homes, has helped permanently house 86 men and women living with mental illness and grow an organization that has raised more than $9.5 million without government funding. In this episode, Megan shares what she has learned about nonprofit governance, building the right board, working with a board chair, choosing board members who will challenge you, and making the transition from founder to leader. A practical conversation for nonprofit founders, executive directors, board chairs, and board members who want to build stronger, more sustainable organizations. Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Megan Howell, Founder and Executive Director of Second Heart Homes (05:20) Why is it called Second Heart Homes? (06:35) What were your aspirations in the beginning? (09:40) How did you approach governance? (11:40) What makes a good board member? (15:20) How do you approach your board chair relationship? (18:30) How often do you talk with board members? (24:45) What do you wish you knew when you were starting? (28:00) Recapping with Read Join us every other week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

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  Episode #157

  5 Ways to Make Your Board Meetings More Effective

  Aug 11, 20267 min

  Bad board meetings do more than waste time. They can disengage strong board members and keep the board focused on administrative details instead of strategy. In this episode, nonprofit consultant Michael Corley shares five practical ways to run more effective and efficient board meetings. He explains how to use a consent agenda, why the board chair should speak last, how a parking lot keeps discussions on track, why meetings must start and end on time, and how executive sessions can become a normal part of the agenda. These are simple changes your board can begin using at its next meeting. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction to a video-first episode! (01:40) Strategy #1 (02:33) Strategy #2 (03:33) Strategy #3 (04:33) Strategy #4 (05:28) Strategy #5 Join us every other week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

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  Episode #156

  How to Build Your First Nonprofit Board the Right Way with Sharmon Lebby

  Jul 21, 202627 min

  In this episode of I 501(c) You, we talk with Sharmon Lebby, founder of Blessed Designs Consulting, about what it really takes to start a nonprofit and build your first board of directors. Shaman shares hard-earned lessons from launching a nonprofit herself, including why founders need to start with mission, vision, and values, how to choose the right first board members, and why a smaller, more intentional board is often better than a large one. From fundraising and compliance to board chair leadership and avoiding the common mistake of recruiting only friends and family, this conversation offers practical guidance for nonprofit founders who want to build slow, build solid, and create a strong foundation from the beginning. Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Sharmon Lebby, Founder, Blessed Designs Consulting (01:50) Creating your first board of directors (03:55) Create your values first (04:30) 5 elements of inaugural board members (06:45) How should the founder view the first board? (08:50) Inaugural board chair characteristics (12:20) How often should a board meet? (14:05) How long should the first board members be on the board? (15:45) What conditions should exist before adding board members? (17:15) Fundraising expectations for board members (18:25) Do you need committees at the beginning? (20:40) What should we absolutely avoid? (23:20) Advice for nonprofit founders (24:45) Recapping with Read Join us every other week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

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  Episode #155

  What Every Nonprofit Board Chair Can Learn from Dev Iglesias

  Jul 7, 202625 min

  In this episode of I 501(c) You, we sit down with Devaney “Dev” Iglesias, Director of External Affairs for FPL and an experienced nonprofit board chair, to talk about what makes nonprofit boards truly effective. Dev shares practical lessons from serving on multiple boards, including the importance of engagement, strategic goal-setting, honest communication, strong governance, and a healthy board chair and CEO relationship. From navigating public meetings under sunshine laws to helping a new CEO succeed during a major organizational transition, Dev offers real-world insight for board members who want to lead with clarity, transparency, and purpose. Timestamps (00:00) Introducing Dev Iglesias, Director of external affairs for Southwest Florida region, Florida Power & Light (03:25) Dev’s board service (05:55) What are the characteristics of an effective nonprofit board? (08:10) How do you lead as a board chair? (10:15) Working with the CEO (13:20) Communication philosophy (16:30) How do you encourage participation from board members? (20:50) What are the most challenging and rewarding aspects of being the board chair? (23:20) Recapping with Read Join us every other week as we release a new podcast with information about how you can be the best board member and provide great service to your organization. Listen to the podcast on any of the following platforms: YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Amazon iHeartRadio Visit us at: www.thecorleycompany.com/podcast

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