Episode 87: How to Be an Abundant Nonprofit Leader

A Modern Nonprofit Podcast

There isn’t much that Trina Ramsey can’t do. We welcome her and her many talents to the podcast today and are excited to talk about all things leadership. Trina is an Executive and Career coach, author, speaker, and non-profit consultant. She is the founder of Just Do You Institute for Women’s Empowerment. Scarcity vs Abundance When it comes to leading an organization, there are an endless number of variables to consider. When asked about the unique things that nonprofit leaders may struggle with, Trina answers with abundance. First, it’s important to consider what a nonprofit leader might consider as focal points for their business. Relationships with funders Grant opportunities Turnover ratios and hiring opportunities Conflicts with the Board of Directors Multiple expectations The list could go on and on. As a piece of this puzzle, Trina comments on how many leaders will focus on categories like these and how there simply aren't enough people, hours, or opportunities out there. This, she calls the scarcity mindset. Tosha builds on this by relating to the pressures of leadership in any industry. As we may have heard on the The Modern Nonprofit Podcast before, stepping into a leadership role at a nonprofit organization can be analogous to stepping into a fortune 500 company and all of the expectations that come with it. Shareholders are actually board members, government requirements are similar to the SEC’s observance of large corporations, and long story short - all eyes are on you to make the right decisions and lead the entity to success. When it comes to having a positive mindset, it can also help to look at what positives the pandemic brought to the workplace. We learn that there was a heightened awareness of the social and emotional well-being of literally all of us, but more specifically those in the workplace. Because of this, we can see more investment into the areas of rest, time off, and policies around wellness. Even more so, businesses today will invest in benefits that can be utilized for therapy, or creating spaces for having those real and difficult conversations about life. Creating a culture and space for these conversations to take place can have a significant impact on the workplace and those within it. If you’d like to connect with Trina you can find her all over the web. Instagram: mycoachtrina Facebook: My Coach Trina & Just Do You Institute LinkedIn: Trina Ramsey Youtube: Trina Ramsey Or even on her website, Just Do You Institute where you can find her free gift to you a Career Decisions Tool Kit. This is designed to help others think about crossroads they may be facing, leaving a job or industry, considering retirement and so on. Please be sure to engage with the interview. Whether you enjoy listening to it, reading about it, or watching us on YouTube, make sure you review, share, and engage with A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. You can find Tosha and the Charity CFO team on Youtube or our website, thecharitycfo.com!