E76: Revolutionizing Board Engagement & Fundraising in Nonprofits with Derik Timmerman
Lead with Heart | Philanthropy, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Management & Fundraising · 2025-01-21 · 41 min
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On today’s episode, I’m welcoming the dynamic and accomplished Derik Timmerman, founder of Sparrow Nonprofit Solutions - a nationwide consulting firm that empowers nonprofits to maximize their world-changing impact. Derik’s background includes serving as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company and as a US Army Intelligence Officer with two combat deployments to Iraq. He's also a nationally recognized speaker and author on key topics like fundraising, grant research and writing, and board development. Derik is sharing valuable insights on nonprofit leadership and practical strategies for fundraising and board management. In this episode: [02:46] Derik’s military experience and transition to nonprofit consulting [04:56] Cultivating creativity in nonprofit leadership [08:06] How to overcome common challenges in the nonprofit sector [10:57] The value of nonprofit volunteers [18:45] The importance of major gifts [25:17] Addressing the talent problem in nonprofit boards [29:14] Creating an effective board retreat [33:32] Living out your core purpose RESOURCES The 40 Laws of Nonprofit Impact by D. T. Timmerman