Radio Free 501c - The Podcast of Rogue Tulips Consulting

Hosted by Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC

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Every week Rogue Tulips Consulting brings the nonprofit community intriguing guests discussing vital topics affecting nonprofit organizations around the world -- and we have fun doing it! What Google Gemini says about Radio Free 501c: Radio Free 501c is a podcast focused on the nonprofit sector, hosted by Cecilia Sepp of Rogue Tulips Consulting. The podcast features interviews with nonprofit leaders, experts, and changemakers on a variety of topics relevant to the nonprofit community.

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August 31, 2026Episode 34039 min

Radio Free 501c: Stewardship That Strengthens with Allison Wyatt August 31, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 340: Stewardship That Strengthens Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Allison Wyatt, Founder & CEO, Edgility Talent Partners This week we talk about a different aspect of Board stewardship: compensation, succession planning, and knowledge management. One of the things Allison mentions is the fact that some executive staff could be a flight risk -- that's right. They might run if the Board isn't paying attention to the importance of staff retention. We discuss the need for alignment in all these areas and how Boards can plan not just for their term but for future Boards! The topics we include: Board Responsibilities Beyond internal Staff Risks of Deflated Executive Compensation - flight risk!! Proactive Succession Planning Systemic Board Continuity These are all the areas that we know are important but may set aside "for later." What do you think is an overlooked aspect of stewardship? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #edgilitytalentpartners #executive #compenstation #successionplanning #association #nonprofit

August 24, 2026Episode 33937 min

Radio Free 501c: Building Internal Capacity for Associations with Michael Butera August 24, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 339: Building Internal Capacity for Associations Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Michael Butera, Founder & CEO, Association ActiVision Michael points out what might seem obvious: The future is determined by the capacity to act. It doesn't matter how long you work developing your strategic plan if you can't deliver on it. In this episode, we review: Building Strategic Capacity vs. Strategic Plans Scenario Planning Over Static Planning Board Stewardship and Oversight We discuss how associations can continue to adapt, manage risk, achieve mission, and more! My favorite part is learning more about BANI+: Bendable, Attentive, Neuroflexible, and Interconnected. Sounds like the 21st Century to me. How do you help your organization deliver on its promise to exist in the future? Share a comment!#podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #associationactivision #strategy #capacity #scenario #association #nonprofit

August 10, 2026Episode 33846 min

Radio Free 501c: Trade Show Health Check with Dana Freker Doody August 10, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 338: Trade Show Health Check Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Dana Freker Doody, Principal Strategist & Owner, Inktide Solutions Dana is back! She's here to talk about the importance of trade shows and events to fuel associations' mission engine. We have a great time talking about trade shows and how much we are looking forward to our own trade show experience in the ASAE26 Exhibit Hall! We touch on these important aspects that keep trade shows healthy and support your show's future: The Four Gaps in Trade Show Health Exhibitor Retention as a Strategic Indicator Understanding True Activation Costs Post-Event Insights Drive Retention The Evolving Nature of Events If you wonder about improving your trade show then this episode is a must. Come by Booth 1329 at ASAE26 and visit with us and the other Nonprofit Consultant Collaborative Members! What would you like to improve about your trade show? Share a comment! #usaenews #inktidesolutions #tradeshow #strategy #impact #association #nonprofit

August 6, 20263 min

Radio Free 501c Weekly Message - The Crux of the Problem August 7, 2026

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: The Crux of the Problem

August 3, 2026Episode 33738 min

Radio Free 501c: Education Programs - From Strong to Great with Cathy Lada, DSc, CAE, AAiP August 3, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 337: Education Programs - From Strong to Great Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Cathy Lada, DSc, CAE, AAiP, President, Lada Consulting One of my favorite regulars is back sharing her insights on taking association education programs to the next level. Cathy is an evolutionary and cutting edge thought leader in the profession -- in this fantastic conversation we discuss the following areas to consider when it comes to ongoing professional development for our members: Defining Learning Ecosystems Practical Steps to Build Pathways Measuring Impact Beyond Completion Importance of Post-Event Reinforcement Leveraging Peer Communities If you want to take your programs from strong to great, this episode will get you thinking! What would you like to improve about your education program? Share a comment!

July 27, 2026Episode 33644 min

Radio Free 501c: Build the Future-Ready Association with Pamela Murphy July 27, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 336: Build the Future-Ready Association Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Pamela Murphy, Founder and CEO, Minerva Insight Strategies Pamela's back for part 2 of the conversation we started last month! She talks about transitioning away from a constant "firefighting" mindset -- that begins with evaluating an association's organizational design and operational model. To build a future-ready association, we need to do the following: Build a Culture of Preparation Embrace Adaptive Leadership and Purposeful Abandonment Reward Risk Prevention Manage Risk for Innovation Are you someone who says you don't have time to change? This episode will be the momentum you need to get moving and take action! What actions do you take to move your organization forward? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #minervainsightstrategies #proactive #strategy #resilience #global #association #nonprofit

July 20, 2026Episode 33547 min

Radio Free 501c: Stop Competing with A.I. and Use It with AJ Sallis July 20, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 335: Stop Competing with A.I. and Start Using It Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: AJ Sallis, CEO, Intuto AJ speaks clearly and passionately about using A.I. to help build capacity in your organization. But he is just as clear and passionate about not competing with it. Rather than fear it or worry about it, protect your content. He poses this intriguing question: What does A.I. make irrelevant about what we currently offer, and what does it make more valuable? We discuss an obvious but overlooked fact: A.I. can't replace peer-vetted expertise, community trust, and regulatory recognition. That's all us! AJ walks us through: • Identify Educational Gaps • Build and Lean into Your "Moat" • Don't Just Generate "AI Slop” • Act as an AI-Empowered Meeting Participant • Maintain Ethical Transparency (you KNOW I like this one.) How do you protect your content? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #intuto #education #content #a.i. #lms #association #nonprofit

July 17, 20264 min

Radio Free 501c weekly message - de Tocqueville was Right July 17, 2026

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: de Tocqueville was Right

July 13, 2026Episode 33448 min

Radio Free 501c: Mental Health in the Workplace with Cynthia Lockrey July 13, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 334: Mental Health in the Workplace Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Cynthia Lockrey, Communications Expert, Lockrey Communications Cynthia is a leading advocate for neurodiversity in addition to her work as a communications expert. Her work has led her to expand into the area of mental health in the workplace because many of her clients saw a need for exploring this issue. We talk about normalizing the conversation on mental health, why we need to be proactive rather than reactive, and why sometimes we tolerate too much bad behavior in the workplace. You will get a lot out of this conversation about how leaders can create a space where we feel comfortable and safe. What is most important to you when it comes to mental health in the workplace? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #lockreycommunications #mentalhealth #communications #safety #association #nonprofit

July 9, 20266 min