I 501(c) You - The Podcast for NonProfit Board Members

Storytelling is not just about producing content. It is about helping people understand your mission, care about your work and become part of your story.

Peter Murphy Lewis, board chair of the Miami County Community Foundation and a fractional chief marketing officer, joins the podcast to discuss how nonprofits can use storytelling and digital marketing to expand their reach. He shares how his foundation built a stronger digital pr...

Megan Howell, founder and executive director of Second Heart Homes, has helped permanently house 86 men and women living with mental illness and grow an organization that has raised more than $9.5 million without government funding.

In this episode, Megan shares what she has learned about nonprofit governance, building the right board, working with a board chair, choosing board members who will challenge you, and making the transit...

Bad board meetings do more than waste time. They can disengage strong board members and keep the board focused on administrative details instead of strategy.

In this episode, nonprofit consultant Michael Corley shares five practical ways to run more effective and efficient board meetings. He explains how to use a consent agenda, why the board chair should speak last, how a parking lot keeps discussions on track, why meetings must s...

In this episode of I 501(c) You, we talk with Sharmon Lebby, founder of Blessed Designs Consulting, about what it really takes to start a nonprofit and build your first board of directors. Shaman shares hard-earned lessons from launching a nonprofit herself, including why founders need to start with mission, vision, and values, how to choose the right first board members, and why a smaller, more intentional board is often better th...

In this episode of I 501(c) You, we sit down with Devaney “Dev” Iglesias, Director of External Affairs for FPL and an experienced nonprofit board chair, to talk about what makes nonprofit boards truly effective. Dev shares practical lessons from serving on multiple boards, including the importance of engagement, strategic goal-setting, honest communication, strong governance, and a healthy board chair and CEO relationsh...

In this episode of I 501(c) You, we interview Kendra Simpkins Walsh, founder and CEO of Operation Warrior Resolution, a nonprofit providing holistic and innovative mental health care for military veterans. A U.S. Army veteran and licensed clinical social worker, Kendra shares how her own transition from military service to civilian life inspired her to create better healing options for veterans facing trauma, isolation, and mental ...

In this episode, Michael sits down with Brian Hersh, CEO of the Arts and Culture Alliance of Sarasota County, for a conversation about nonprofit leadership, board engagement, and the role arts and culture play in building a stronger community. Brian shares how his background as a drummer shapes the way he leads, listens, and helps others succeed. He also discusses the Alliance’s work as a connector and advocate for Sarasota&r...

We are joined by leadership coach, speaker, and pastor Mitch Lomazov for a practical conversation on leadership development, communication, conflict resolution, and sustainable performance. Mitch explains why public speaking is no longer optional for leaders, especially when their ideas need to inspire action and create change. He shares simple ways to communicate with more confidence, show up with stronger presence on Zoom, and pr...

In this episode, Susie Bowie, President and CEO of the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation, returns to share what she is seeing from the funder’s seat and the boardroom. She talks with Michael about donor intent, the difference between community and private foundations, why community voice matters in board decisions, and how nonprofits can lead through change with more flexible planning. Susie also shares practical advice o...

In this episode, David Jones shares a thoughtful and wide-ranging perspective on leadership, governance, and impact shaped by decades of experience across business, venture capital, and philanthropy. As board chair of the Humana Foundation, he explores what makes boards effective, why clarity and alignment matter more than good intentions, and how strong governance depends on balancing oversight with trust in leadership. David also...

What does it really take to succeed as a first-time executive director in the nonprofit world? In this episode, Rebecca White, founder of The Content Cove, shares practical lessons from her own leadership journey and the work she does with new nonprofit leaders. She breaks down how to build an effective 100-day plan, why understanding your organization’s life cycle matters, and how to avoid one of the biggest mistakes new lea...

In this episode of I 501(c) You, host Michael Corley talks with Tiffany Benjamin, CEO of the Humana Foundation, about her path from practicing law to leading in corporate philanthropy. Tiffany explains how corporate foundations work, how they differ from private foundations, and how she approaches working with both her board and the communities they serve. She also shares her leadership philosophy of listening first, along with pra...

What does it really take to lead well in both the for profit and nonprofit worlds? In this episode of I501(c)You, Lisa Krouse, CEO of First Tee Sarasota/Manatee, shares lessons from her career as an attorney, board member, nonprofit leader, and executive. She talks about mission focus, succession planning, board governance, funding challenges, and why strong partnerships can multiply community impact. If you care about nonprofit le...

Why does board engagement feel harder than ever for nonprofits? In this episode of I 501(c) You, Michael sits down with governance consultant Katie Spencer, founder of Zipline Consulting, to explore what is really driving disengaged boards. Drawing on insights from hundreds of nonprofit organizations, Katie explains why executives feel like they are chasing board members and why board members often feel unclear about their role. Sh...

Nonprofit fraud is an issue that leaders cannot afford to ignore, even though it is often uncomfortable to discuss. In this episode, Michael speaks with Jeff Limbocker, a longtime healthcare CFO and current COO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, about how fraud actually occurs in nonprofit organizations and what can be done to reduce the risk. Drawing on decades of experience, Jeff explains why fraud often begins small, why e...

Fraud does not just happen in big corporations. It happens in nonprofits too, often quietly and over time. In this episode, CPA and nonprofit practice leader Brian Carter joins the show to explain how fraud and abuse actually occur inside nonprofit organizations. Using real examples from a major health foundation and a local Little League, Brian breaks down why audits do not always catch fraud, how weak internal controls create opp...

What does a community foundation actually do, and what makes its board effective? In this episode of I501(c)You, Michael sits down with Phillip Lanham, President & CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation, to break down the role community foundations play in inspiring philanthropy and creating measurable regional impact. Phillip shares his path from higher education fundraising to community foundation leadership, explains how boa...

What does it really take to move from trusted insider to CEO while keeping your board focused on strategy instead of “sausage-making”? In this episode of the I 501(c)You podcast for nonprofit board members, Michael sits down with Charlie Imbergamo, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Center, to unpack his journey from faith-based education leader to head of a regional hub for nonprofit talent development. Charlie shares how...

Small nonprofits often feel outmatched in brand and communication work. This week’s conversation with Sam Stern shows why that gap is closing fast. Sam is the CEO of Magnify Good and the creator of Connection Works. He explains how AI can give small organizations the clarity, confidence, and steady output that used to require a full communications staff. We look at why brand is more than colors and logos, how AI can match you...