The Leadership Lab | Challenges of Leading a Non-Profit Organization

What does it take to lead an organization that communities depend on when funding is uncertain and the need keeps growing? In Episode 2 of The Leadership Lab, host Dale Botting explores the Challenges of Leading a Non-Profit Organization with Kim Megyesi, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatoon, and Richard Kies, Founder/Owner of Kies Communications & Fundraising. Kim shares her journey in nonprofit leadership and the planning, trust, and teamwork behind a successful leadership transition. She explains how supported mentoring relationships help young people recognize their potential, while discussing the challenges of funding long-term programs through short-term grants. The conversation also explores working with volunteer boards, diversifying revenue, and building a workplace where people can care for others without burning out. Richard brings his experience with the Canadian Red Cross, the Kinsmen Foundation, and consulting to a discussion about fundraising and communication. He explains why understanding donors, sharing meaningful results, and maintaining relationships are essential to sustained support. Together, they challenge assumptions about nonprofit overhead and explore why investing in staff, technology, and organizational capacity matters to the mission. Subscribe to The Bamboo Pod for more episodes of The Leadership Lab. Follow The Bamboo Pod on Instagram. Explore The Leadership Lab series for more conversations with Dale Botting about leadership across sectors and walks of life.