Nelle Miller on Mission, Management, and the Reality of Feeding a Community
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In this episode of I 501(c)You, Nelle Miller shares what it really takes to lead a nonprofit from the inside out. From her deep experience as a board member to taking on tough interim CEO roles, and now leading All Faiths Food Bank, Nelle walks us through the messy, meaningful, and mission-driven work of nonprofit leadership. She talks governance, the importance of boundaries between boards and staff, and how staying connected to purpose fuels her every day. It’s a rich, honest look at what it means to lead with humility, clarity, and conviction in the nonprofit world.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Nelle Miller, President & CEO of All Faiths Food Bank
(03:00) Compare and contrast leading for-profit and nonprofit organizations
(06:00) The work of the board
(07:00) Evolution of the All Faiths Food Bank board
(09:15) What experiences as a board member made you a better CEO?
(11:20) Your role as an Interim CEO
(13:30) How do you communicate with the board?
(15:30) How do you stay motivated?
(18:50) How did growing up influence your career?
(20:50) Recapping with Read
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