Ep 9: Plan your work. Work your plan.

Ever wondered how to win hearts—and government support—in the NFP world? In this lively chat, Julie Krieger and Dave McCredie dive into the secrets of great leadership, authentic networking, and making government relations work for you. From free trade deals to women’s cricket, Dave’s stories pack wisdom and wit.

Global tech and transformation giant, Steve Vamos joins us in this episode to talk about what it is, and what it takes, to be a great leader in business today.

Most NFP leaders appreciate that managing risk in important, but is it done in a formal way in your NFP association? This episode of The Service Game podcast outlines the simple three-part process we use to deliver meaningful, effective risk management plans for our NFP clients – that you can easily implement in yours!

"An eternity of futile labour is a hideous punishment." So said Albert Camus of the Greek myth of Sisyphus - the king who was sentenced to roll a boulder up a hill for eternity, knowing it would only roll down again and he'd have to start over. So too it is with managing emails. Listen in for a heap of hacks you can use to make emails less Sisyphean for you!

Often seen as a nice-to-have, or worse, woke-ist virtue signalling, diversity, equity and inclusion is in fact, an important element of running a successful organisation. From attracting and retaining great talent, to achieving better business outcomes, DE&I can be a powerful tool. In this episode, we talk with renowned DE&I leader, Sarah Abbott, about the value of enmeshing simple practices in your NFP association.

While it might seem like the monster under your NFP association’s bed, a clear and simple strategy is the key to growth and freedom. (And it’s really more of a comforting teddy-bear when you get to know it!).

In this episode, host Julie Krieger is joined by social media consultant Ineke Clark, founder of Ambition Social. Together, they discuss the power of social media in not-for-profit associations, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies to optimise online presence and engagement.

This episode follows on from episode 4, where we delve into mission statements, and casts a forensic eye over what makes a clear and effective vision statement. It also looks at crafting meaningful values statements for your not-for-profit association.

On this episode, learn why a well-crafted and meaningful mission statement is the most critical sentence you will create for your NFP association. Get tips on how to craft yours well and hear real-life examples of the good, the bad and the ugly of mission statements.