{"id":590356,"date":"2021-08-22T10:13:27","date_gmt":"2021-08-22T14:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joangarry.com\/?p=590356"},"modified":"2022-08-10T16:22:45","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T20:22:45","slug":"ep-140-how-to-attract-develop-and-retain-top-nonprofit-talent-with-gali-cooks","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/joangarry.com\/podcast\/ep-140-how-to-attract-develop-and-retain-top-nonprofit-talent-with-gali-cooks\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep 140: How to Attract, Develop, and Retain Top Nonprofit Talent (with Gali Cooks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that attracting, developing, and retaining the best nonprofit talent is not always our sector\u2019s strong suit. Today\u2019s guest, Gali Cooks, is a nonprofit leader who works daily to help organizations find rockstar talent and set them up for success in lasting nonprofit careers.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not na\u00efve. I know that filling positions in a nonprofit organization comes with many challenges. After all, you want the <a href=\"https:\/\/joangarry.com\/right-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">right people<\/a> in the right seats on the bus (not just butts in seats) \u2014 and the time and money constraints are real.<\/p>\n<p>But, so too is the reality that having the right talent by your side is essential if you want your organization to last in the long run. That\u2019s why having solid nonprofit leadership development and <a href=\"https:\/\/joangarry.com\/effective-succession-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">effective succession planning<\/a> strategies in place at your organization is a must.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, helping organizations navigate these issues is today\u2019s guest\u2019s sweet spot. Gali is the founding president and chief executive officer of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leadingedge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leading Edge<\/a>, an organization funded by organizations and formed to influence, inspire, and enable dramatic change in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent for Jewish organizations.<\/p>\n<p>She joins us today to share how you can create a nonprofit workplace culture that empowers your best talent to grow and thrive.<\/p>\n<h2>Listen in to learn:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">How do organizations attract and develop top nonprofit talent (Rockstars)?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">What are the six ingredients that impact nonprofit workplace culture and, in turn, nonprofit talent retention?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">How do nonprofit leadership development and succession planning impact an organization\u2019s future?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">How do nonprofit leaders get started with nonprofit succession planning?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">How do today\u2019s hiring decisions impact the future of your nonprofit organization?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><!--more--><\/h2>\n<h2>Links<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ssir.org\/articles\/entry\/how_a_lack_of_negative_criticism_can_make_ngo_employees_feel_unsafe#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How a Lack of Negative Criticism Can Make NGO Employees Feel Unsafe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vera Institute of Justice<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/videos\/search?q=dan+pink+ted+talk&amp;docid=608050421578611957&amp;mid=211724D2EFB59983ECF1211724D2EFB59983ECF1&amp;view=detail&amp;FORM=VIRE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Puzzle of Motivation (TED Talk by Dan Pink)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y46jnuqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joan Garry\u2019s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership &#8211; 2nd Edition by Joan Garry<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Free Webinar: <a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitleadershiplab.com\/free\/5practices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 5 Practices of Outstanding Nonprofit Leaders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yournonprofitlife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Nonprofit Life Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/joangarryconsulting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joan Garry\u2019s Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitleadershiplab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nonprofit Leadership Lab<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Music by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jukeboxtheghost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jukebox the Ghost<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Voiceover Work by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cindycapsolutions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cindy Cap Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Contact Gali<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/galicooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/galicooks?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>About Gali Cooks<\/h2>\n<p>Gali Cooks is the founding president and chief executive officer of Leading Edge, an organization formed to influence, inspire, and enable dramatic change in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent for Jewish organizations. To Leading Edge, Gali brings extensive professional experience in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Her career began in DC, where she was a speechwriter at the Embassy of Israel and worked as a Legislative Assistant at AIPAC. She was Founding Director of the PJ Library at the Grinspoon Foundation and also served as Executive Director of the Rita J. &amp; Stanley H.Kaplan Family Foundation, overseeing the distribution of millions of philanthropic dollars. In the private sector, Gali was VP of Operations at an ed-tech company. Gali has served on the boards of Exponent Philanthropy, Keshet, and the NYC Venture Philanthropy Fund. She holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from NYU\u2019s Stern School of Business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Filling positions in a nonprofit org can be a challenge. 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