Mar 3, 2022
Nonprofit founders are the heroes of the nonprofit world. Yet some fail to recognize when it’s time to step aside. In today's podcast episode, our panel takes a look at the lifecycle of the nonprofit founder, how founders and their boards can best avoid "founder's syndrome," and what it takes to prepare and execute a successful leadership succession plan.
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Stephanie Small specializes in building the
organizational capacity of mission-driven organizations in a “meet
them where they are” lifecycles framework that ensures her services
are tailored specifically to organizational needs. Having served as
the founding executive director of Free Arts of Arizona for over 14
years, she recognizes the opportunities and challenges that face
organizational leaders. BoardSource certified, Stephanie is
authorized and qualified to utilize all BoardSource curricula,
conduct the board self-assessment process, and provide consulting
in all areas of governance.
https://synergypartnersconsulting.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-small-a453594/
Patrick McWhortor is CEO of Arizona Citizens for the Arts, an advocacy
organization dedicated to advancing arts and culture in Arizona and
supporting public investment in the arts. He has been involved in
nonprofits and public affairs in Arizona for nearly four decades,
including ten years as founding President and CEO of the Alliance
of Arizona Nonprofits. As a consultant, Patrick provides
leadership, strategy, and team building services for his clients.
He also serves nonprofit organizations of all sizes in the role of
a professional interim executive. In addition, Patrick teaches
philanthropy, nonprofit, public policy, and political science
courses at Arizona State University.
https://azcitizensforthearts.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcwhortor/
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.