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 Jan 15, 2018
Monday Jan 15, 2018
Rebroadcast-North Lawndale Then and Now: What Has Changed Since Dr. King Walked Among Us?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. came to North Lawndale in 1966 to launch a fight for fair housing. Fast forward to 2017, what has changed? Join Valerie F. Leonard as she examines the issues that brought Dr. King to North Lawndale in 1966, and the overall state of the community today.
Valerie is an expert in community and organizational development with a mission of strengthening the capacity of organizations to make a positive impact on the communities they serve through technical assistance, specialized workshops, resource and organizational development and project management.

Monday Dec 18, 2017
Using Form 990 as a Marketing Tool
Monday Dec 18, 2017
Monday Dec 18, 2017
Nonprofits are often concerned with having just the right social media messages to promote year-end giving campaigns. When the dust settles, they still need to maintain compliance with state and federal regulators. These disclosure requirements provide an excellent opportunity for nonprofits to tell their stories; demonstrate impact and market their organizations and services.
Join Holly Ivel, Director of Data Services for GuideStar, for a lively discussion on the importance of Form 990 and GuideStar profiles. Holly will highlight the Form 990 sections that may be used for marketing purposes and share excerpts from well- prepared Form 990’s.
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 Dec 11, 2017
Know More, Serve More, Help More
Monday Dec 11, 2017
Monday Dec 11, 2017
How can nonprofits and other social enterprises deliver a better experience for customers and employees to increase value?
Join John Corrigan, Founder and CEO of Journimap, L3C, and me for a lively and me for a lively discussion on customer experience. John will explain how customer experience practices used by for profit businesses -- such as qualitative research, personal development and customer journeymaps -- can support mission attainment and measurable improvements in social impact.
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 Dec 04, 2017
Monday Dec 04, 2017
Blocks Together (BT) empowers residents to work together for systematic changes that bring concrete improvement to their lives. They tackle social justice issues relating to education, housing, economic justice and the criminalization of youth.
Join Cecile Carroll-DeMello, Co-Director of Blocks Together, and me to discuss their upcoming community convention and meet and greet with Illinois’ gubernatorial candidates. We will hear updates on their work to ensure sustainable schools; promote cooperative economics and strategies for local village keepers.
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.

What Critical Questions Should You Ask Before Starting A Nonprofit?
Download our FREE workbook to help you and your team find out critical questions you should ask yourselves before starting a new nonprofit, and how to proceed. Use your answers to decide whether or not to start a new organization and how to lay a strong foundation if you decide to move forward. https://nonprofit-utopia.lpages.co/questions-you-need-to-ask-before-starting-a-nonprofit/