Calibration Point Podcast

In the fifty- first episode of the Calibration Point Podcast, Jamie talks with Dave Engbrecht, who has over 5 decade of experience, about the heart and science of board leadership. Dave, passionate about board health, breaks down the core elements of board leadership. Don’t miss the opportunity to listen in.

In the fiftieth episode of the Calibration Point Podcast, Jamie talks with Keron, Process Improvement Consultant, about cross cultural engagement and third culture engagement. Keron provides amazing insight not only as a consultant, advocate, volunteer and philanthropist but also as an India native having grown up in Canada and now residing in the United States. You won't want to miss as Keron shares engagement tools and barriers. Listen in.

In the forty-ninth episode of the Calibration Point Podcast Jamie talks with Sherri Chaney Jones, Founder and CEO of SureImpact. Sherri and Jamie break down how we view and measure impact may not always paint the whole picture and the value in capturing the right information surrounding your "whys". They also dive in to how the "why" is sometimes seen differently depending on what lens it is being viewed through. You won't want to miss tuning in for the episode.

In the forty-eighth episode of the Calibration Point Podcast, Jamie talks with Cara about her career change from dental hygiene to an executive for her family foundation. She shares some of the biggest surprises she experienced in her transition. You will enjoy listening in to hear the unique perspective Cara has and the value it offers.

On the forty-seventh episode of the Calibration Point Podcast, Jamie talks with Eric Cummings, founder of Community One and Jessica Welcher about how positive succession planning made a difference as Eric exited and Jessica entered the organization. When so many things can go wrong in transitions, they share how having a plan and great coaching helped for smoother transitions. It may come as a surprise to learn that only 15% of non-profits even have succession plans for their ED/CEO. When a ED is stepping away, the goal is not to replace them with a replica of themselves but rather someone with new skills to bring to the table. Jamie, Eric and Jessica dive deeper into succession planning and why it is important to have plans in place that are not just for emergencies. You won't want to miss listening in.

On the forty-sixth episode of the Calibration Point Podcast, Jamie Levy talks with return guest Jay Height- Executive Director of Shepherd Community Center about navigating political and legislative influence. It may come as a surprise that you can build relationships and understanding with elected officials regardless of affiliation. You don't want to miss listening in and seeing how those relationships can impact your organization.

In the forty-fifth episode of the Calibration Point Podcast Jamie does things a little bit differently. Jamie shares audio from a live training he has done on indirect and direct expenses. Listen in to learn how direct expense + indirect expense = change.

On the forty-fourth episode of the Calibration Point Podcast, Javontay Moss, an event and communication coordinator for a midsize nonprofit as well as person coming from management within Chick-Fil-A, joins Jamie to discuss what Javontay has learned through Chick-Fil-A that has translated to making him more affective the non-profit sector. Listen in as they dive into three major take aways that Javontay notes from Chick-Fil-A that he took with him to the non-profit world.

In the forty-third episode of the Calibration Point Podcast, per the request of many listeners, Jamie gives a mid-summer reminder of some fundamentals about giving. Jamie will dive deep into breaking down who is giving and how they are giving. As well as why they give and what the impact is. Tune in for a motivating refresher to take into your next quarter.

On the forty-second episode of the Calibration Point Podcast Jamie talks with Paul Linge, director of Crossroads Counseling Center about leadership wellness, mental health and the especially intriguing topic, leadership regret. Paul explains how regret is not only looking in the rearview, but also looking ahead and preventing future regrets. Paul also explains how regret isn't a one size fits all and often falls on a spectrum. You won't want to miss tuning in.

On the fortieth episode of the Calibration Point Podcast Jamie dives deeper in to Board Governance with Jon Tyler (one of the country's fore most legal experts on nonprofit governance). Jon sheds so much light on what his experience as a board member, legal counsel and foundation guide has taught him about board governance and what role it plays in non-profits being effective and efficient.

In our fortieth podcast, Jamie talks with Bill Stanczykiewicz, Director of the IU Fund Raising School, about not only the importance of stewardship, but more significantly what that actually looks like. We think we know what stewardship is and how to use it, but in reality we often do not. Stewardship is so much more about being in relationship with both current and prospective donors in ways that don’t involve asking for financial gifts. Unpack with Bill and Jamie, all of what stewardship really is and can do for your organization.

In our thirty-eighth podcast, and in light of his recent book “Merged: The Culture of Change in Organizations”, Jamie further unpacks how individuals respond to culture change. When an organization undergoes significant change, there are four typical responses that are made. Check out this podcast to better understand those choices and why they are made.

Joel Hopper reflects on the differences between service on non-profit and for-profit boards. Unpack the meaning of governance, accountability, urgency, member expertise, and more.

In our thirty-seventh podcast, Jamie talks with Phil Powell about the 2023 economic outlook. This is our second economic discussion with Phil, and you can listen to our first chat “Understanding Inflation for Nonprofits” from August 2022. Phil is the Associate Dean of Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

The thirty-sixth in the Calibration Point Podcast Series, Jamie talks with Candice Perry about executive director burnout. Candice is the Nonprofit Excellence Officer for Welborn Baptist Foundation.

In our thirty-fifth podcast, Jamie speaks with Wes Terry about donor receipts and their importance to both the donor and the organization, along with specific details that are critical to remaining compliant. Wes has an MBA in Finance, is a CPA with a nonprofit focus, and is a former federal auditor.

In the seventh episode of the Calibration Point Podcast, Bill Stanczykiewicz joins us to discuss Engaging your board in fundraising. Bill is the Assistant Dean of External Affairs and directs the Fundraising School at the Indiana University School of Philanthropy. Today we discuss the board, and its role in creating impact in fundraising.

In our thirty-fourth podcast, Jamie speaks with Sarah Downing about using visuals to create impact. Sarah is the JDLA Director of Philanthropic Sustainability.

In our thirty-third podcast, Jamie talks with Phil Powell about what the nonprofit sector needs to understand about inflation. Phil is the Associate Dean of Indiana University Kelley School of Business.