Stephanie Olson - Speaker, Author, CEO, and resiliency, addiction, and sexual violence expert
Stephanie Olson - Speaker, Author, CEO, and resiliency, addiction, and sexual violence expert
Do You Really Want To Start A Nonprofit? - Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 058
Do You Really Want To Start A Nonprofit? - Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 058
Do You Really Want To Start A Nonprofit? - Resilience in Life and Leadership Episode 058
Friday 1st November 2024
Stephanie Olson shares the realities of starting and sustaining a nonprofit, offering practical advice and candid insights from her own experiences.
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Stephanie Olson - Speaker, Author, CEO, and resiliency, addiction, and sexual violence expert
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Episode Overview
- Treat your nonprofit like a business with strategic planning.
- Research thoroughly before starting to avoid duplicating efforts.
- Consider collaborating with existing organisations.
- Hire skilled professionals for day-to-day operations.
- Ensure a stable income base and continuous education.
Nonprofit work is challenging. It's soul-sucking sometimes, but in the most fulfilling way possible.
Ever wondered if starting a nonprofit is the right move for you? In this episode of Resilience in Life and Leadership, Stephanie Olson dives into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to not just start, but sustain a successful nonprofit. Drawing from her own experiences with the Set Me Free Project, a human trafficking prevention education organisation, Stephanie shares candid insights on the common pitfalls and challenges faced by nonprofit founders.
She highlights the importance of treating a nonprofit like a business, complete with strategic planning and solid leadership. Stephanie also emphasises the need for thorough research before launching a new initiative - is someone already doing this work? If so, could you collaborate instead of competing? With over 300,000 nonprofits in the US alone, it's crucial to identify gaps and build on existing efforts rather than duplicating them.
Stephanie's practical advice includes hiring skilled professionals to handle day-to-day operations, ensuring a stable income base, and continuously educating oneself about industry changes. She also touches on the emotional toll of nonprofit work, joking about the frequent desire to quit but recognising the profound fulfilment it can bring. If you're considering starting a nonprofit or are already involved in one, this episode is packed with valuable tips and real-world wisdom.
Tune in for an honest look at the highs and lows of nonprofit leadership and find out if you have what it takes to make a lasting impact.