Nonprofit SnapCast

Little Hummingbirds, a Case Study, with Pat Libby and Travis Kemnitz

Nonprofit SnapCast

Show Notes

Pat Libby returns to the SnapCast, bringing with her Travis Kemnitz, Executive Director of the San Diego Bird Alliance. Together, we talk about the work they did together, presenting a case study of their methods and results. Among the topics we discuss:

Strategic Planning - What did the process look like? - What did you learn along the way? - How did the board respond to what you were learning? Were they resistant to change? - What’s happened since the plan was inked?

2. Everyone Needs A Jewish Mother - Lessons Learned as a New Executive Director

How did you two meet? And how did you reconnect?

What are some key lessons you have learned since becoming an ED?

Tips for a new ED or setting a new path for an organization.

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