Nonprofit Utopia Podcast
Formerly known as Nonprofit ”U”, the Nonprofit Utopia podcast is an extension of the ideal community for emerging nonprofit leaders. We use our podcast as an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. Topics include nonprofit management, community development, capacity building and organizational development.
Episodes

Monday Apr 09, 2018
Using Technology to Measure Mission Impact
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Monday Apr 09, 2018
Peggy Duvette is an international thought leader in technology & social change and women’s leadership. As Senior Director of Social Impact at Oracle NetSuite, Peggy guides the donation of the Oracle NetSuite products to nonprofits worldwide, and manages a range of capacity building programs, including Suite Pro Bono. She is committed to helping nonprofits and social enterprises further their social impact.
Peggy will talk about Oracle NetSuite’s tools for measuring financial and social impact; programs for product donations and capacity building and how organizations may apply.
Call in live at (347) 884-8121. You don't need an account to listen, but, if you want to participate in an online chat, open a listener-only account at https://secure.blogtalkradio.com/register.aspx?type=listener to participate in a live chat. Visit Valeriefleonard.com. Archived episodes may be found at http://Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU, iTunes, Podcast Chart, Blubrry and Stitcher.

Monday Mar 26, 2018
Re-Broadcast: Building Community Through Information and Technology
Monday Mar 26, 2018
Monday Mar 26, 2018
Do you ever wonder what role the Microsoft Stores play in community?
Paula Brkich is the Community Development Specialist based at the Microsoft Store in Schaumburg. In her role, she connects the store to the community through educational workshops and events for kids, seniors, businesses, gamers, and works with non-profits on volunteer events. Paula will talk about Microsoft’s educational programs and services for nonprofits and upcoming events.

Monday Mar 19, 2018
Rebroadcast-Investing in the People That Power the Organization
Monday Mar 19, 2018
Monday Mar 19, 2018
Do you ever wonder what organizational capacity is, or why it’s important? Tune in to Nonprofit “U” for a lively discussion with Tom Fuechtmann, Senior Program Officer with the Community Memorial Foundation and me. We will demystify organizational capacity building, talk about Community Memorial Foundation’s investment in organizational leaders and the importance of building organizational capacity.

Monday Mar 12, 2018
Building Community Through Information and Technology
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Do you ever wonder what role the Microsoft Stores play in community?
Paula Brkich is the Community Development Specialist based at the Microsoft Store in Schaumburg. In her role, she connects the store to the community through educational workshops and events for kids, seniors, businesses, gamers, and works with non-profits on volunteer events. Paula will talk about Microsoft’s educational programs and services for nonprofits and upcoming events.
Call in live at (347) 884-8121. You don't need an account to listen, but, if you want to participate in an online chat, open a listener-only account at https://secure.blogtalkradio.com/register.aspx?type=listener to participate in a live chat. Visit Valeriefleonard.com. Archived episodes may be found at http://Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU, iTunes, Podcast Chart, Blubrry and Stitcher.

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