Podcast
Inspired Nonprofit Leadership
Get Inspired
Powerful insights, fresh perspectives, time-saving tricks and golden nuggets distilled into a weekly digest delivered straight to your inbox
Fix Your Board
Are you ready to stop wasting time on ineffective board meetings? Are you ready to focus, instead, on what will actually move the needle for your nonprofit?
Join me for a value-packed session on how to re-organize your Board to transform their impact, in 5 easy steps.
Get More Staff
If you’re constantly trying to do more, never feel like there’s enough hours in the day and rarely get to be strategic in your role because you’re stuck in the weeds of running your nonprofit, not directing it (yes, I see you) ... You probably need more staff!!
Join my upcoming training on The 4 Part Framework For Staffing Up!
Make More Impact
Discover how to reclaim your valuable time and get laser-focused on the strategies that will really move the needle for your nonprofit with my signature system, The Impact Method™️. If your days feel like a game of Whack-a-Mole and you’re exhausted by the relentlessness of it all (and feel like this is NOT what you signed up for), this is for you.
Apply for your invitation to a special VIP Training "How To Reclaim Your Time... and Get Laser-Focused On The Strategies That Will Really Move The Needle For Your Nonprofit"
Episode #260: Growing as a Nonprofit Leader
Episode #260: Growing as a Nonprofit Leader
In this episode, Sarah interviews Nikki Stewart, the executive director of Old North Illuminated, who shares her extensive experience of over 15 years in nonprofit management. Nikki delves into her leadership style, the importance of cultivating relationships in the workplace, and provides invaluable tips for young professionals looking to grow in the nonprofit sector. Tune in to hear about the challenges and opportunities in nonprofit leadership, practical tips for career advancement, some fun stories, and even an award-winning apple pie recipe!
Nikki Stewart is a creative and collaborative leader with over 15 years of nonprofit management experience. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Old North Illuminated, which operates Old North Church & Historic Site, a role that blends her strategic leadership and fundraising expertise with her passion for connecting audiences to local history.
Nikki previously served as the Vice President of Development at United South End Settlements (USES), where she led the organization’s fundraising and communications efforts through an ambitious growth phase that included the implementation of a five-year strategic plan and launch of a capital campaign. For these accomplishments, Nikki was named the 2019 Outstanding Fundraising Rising Star by AFP Massachusetts. Additionally, she launched the Change Maker Dinner series which was awarded the Get Konnected GK10 award in 2018, naming it one of the top 10 ideas advancing racial equity in the City of Boston.
Nikki received a Juris Doctor and bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University. She is a graduate of the Course in Exponential Fundraising at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, as well as the Institute for Nonprofit Practice. Nikki is the co-founder and sometimes host of the Hub History podcast, featuring 300+ episodes on Boston history, and an award-winning apple pie baker.
Here's what to expect during the episode:
- Career Advice for Nonprofit Professionals
- The Importance of Non-Direct Service Roles
- Navigating Small vs. Large Organizations
- Building Relationships and Team Dynamics
- Leadership and Decision-Making
Sponsored Resource
Join the Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Newsletter for weekly tips and inspiration for leading your nonprofit!
NANCY’S CARMEL APPLE PIE (Nikki's Award Winning Pie!)
Crust
1 1/2 Cups Graham Wafer Crumbs
1/3 Cup Melted Butter (or margarine)
1/3 Cup Sugar
Mix crust and press into a spring form pan. Bake at 325 degrees for about 10 minutes. Cool.
Filling #1
5 Granny Smith apples peeled and sliced
1/3 Cup Sugar
1/4 Tsp. Cinnamon
Cook in a pot or skillet until apple pieces are slightly softened. Spread onto the crumb crust.
Filling #2
2 - 8 oz. Pkg. Softened Cream Cheese
1/3 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1/3 Cup Flour
1 Tsp. Vanilla
Mix well with beaters and spread on top of apples.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool.
Drizzle caramel sauce over the top as much as you desire.
Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!
Let us know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that and follow us on LinkedIn.