E33 Growing By Merging

E33 Growing By Merging

Author: Good Ways Inc May 5, 2022 Duration: 28:39

We are joined by Liz Forer, CEO Venice Family Clinic, who tells us about the recent successful merger of two nonprofits: Venice Family Clinic and South Bay Family Health Care. Liz talks through how the board started planning and coordinating this merger for almost two years and what she feels makes it successful.


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Behind every mission-driven organization is a complex engine of strategy, people, and passion that keeps it moving forward. How We Run: Non-profit success stories pulls back the curtain on that engine, offering a clear-eyed look at what operational excellence really requires. This isn't about abstract theory; it's the tangible, sometimes messy reality of steering a nonprofit toward meaningful impact. Each conversation in this podcast goes deep into a specific challenge, whether it's navigating board dynamics, crafting a sustainable fundraising model, or developing genuine metrics for success that go beyond the spreadsheet. You'll hear directly from leaders like Julie Lacouture of Good Ways Inc., Lisa J. Baxter, and Trent Stamp, who bring their own hard-won experiences to the table. They share not just their triumphs, but the lessons learned from setbacks, providing a balanced and practical resource for anyone involved in the sector. Tune in for candid stories that replace jargon with clarity, and find the actionable insights that can help your own organization run more effectively. This series from Good Ways Inc. is built for founders, staff, board members, and supporters who believe that how you run the operation is fundamental to achieving the mission.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 45

How We Run: Non-profit success stories
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Duration: 39:21
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E3 Starting a Non-Profit with Sonya Passi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:29
Sonya Passi, Founder and CEO of Free From, shares her journey from having an idea to starting a non-profit organization. Trent Stamp shares why he often counsels people not to start a non-profit. Hosted on Acast. See aca…
E2 Non-Event Events with Robert Egger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:41
Trent and Julie talk about how many fundraising events they've been to. Robert Egger of DC Central Kitchen and The LA Kitchen shares how his organization's fundraising event Shared Plates lets people stay home. And we ge…
E1 Good Ways To Do Good with Nancy Goodhart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:35
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