Radio Free 501c - a podcast about Nonprofit Management

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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November 2, 2026Episode 34748 min

Radio Free 501c: The CSE Mindset with Cheryl Ronk, CAE, FASAE, So Right LLC November 2, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consultingand USAE News! Episode 347: The CSE Mindset Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue TulipsConsulting Guest: Cheryl Ronk, CAE, FASAE, President, So Right LLC As we approach the December 2026 Certified AssociationExecutive (CAE) Exam period, we thought it was a great idea to discuss the CSE Mindset. This is the most important aspect of preparing for the exam. My conversation with Cheryl, one of the best leaders in association management, will help you rethink not just exam prep but how you approach your daily work. We discuss these points that will help you be a better leader and create an executive mindset: • Understanding the Chief Staff Executive (CSE) Mindset • The Importance of Purposeful Abandonment • Planning, Flexibility, and Effective Communication • Leadership vs. Management and Team Cultivation • The Value of Active Listening How will you prepare for the CAE Exam? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #sorightllc #leadership #cae #cse #association #nonprofit

October 30, 20267 min

Radio Free 501c presents Rogue Speak Message: A.I., Associations, and The Hugging Face Incident Oct 30 2026

The author reads her article from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter Rogue Speak. The topic: A.I., Associations, and The Hugging Face Incident.

October 26, 2026Episode 34636 min

Radio Free 501c: Pricing Strategy for Associations with Christine Saunders October 26, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 346: Pricing Strategy for Associations Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Christine Saunders, President & Founder, Halmyre Pricing anything is challenging, but when associations are figuring out pricing on intellectual property or experiences, who knows where to start? My guest Christine does and she shares her insights, tips, and advice to create and maintain a strong pricing strategy. From cereal boxes to discounts, we cover a lot! · The Three Ts of Association Pricing · The Pitfall of Cost-Plus Pricing · Perception of Value Drives Price · The Role of Confidence and Research · Risks of Quick Discounting What is your biggest challenge with pricing? Share a comment!

October 19, 2026Episode 34544 min

Radio Free 501c: Building an A.I.-Ready Data Strategy with Strategico Consultants October 19, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 345: Building and A.I.-Ready Data Strategy Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guests: Daniel Elacqua, PMP, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Strategico Consultants and Gwen Garrsion, PhD, Senior Data Strategist, Strategico Consultants Artificial intelligence (A.I.) is here to stay, and we dive into the implications for data strategy. Daniel and Gwen dive into why high-quality data is essential if you want to use A.I. tools for analysis, content indexing, and measuring member engagement. We discuss steps that your organization can take to maintain your data’s quality while protecting its security. This discussion includes: · Data Quality is More Urgent Than Ever · A.I. Encompasses a Broad Spectrum of Tools · Maintain a "Human in the Middle" Approach · Build A.I. Strategies from the Bottom Up · Focus on Organizational Relevance and Mission Is your organization’s data ready for A.I.? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #strategico #consultants #I.T. #dataquality #strategy #association #nonprofit #a.i.

October 5, 2026Episode 34448 min

Radio Free 501c: Volunteer Engagement with Justin Burniske October 5, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 344: Volunteer Engagement Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Justin Burniske, Principal Consultant, Meta-Dao Justin and I conduct a deep dive conversation into improving volunteer engagement across associations. We are both active volunteers and also help organizations through our professional work. We have a great time discussing everything from recruiting volunteers to keeping them engaged to creating a valuable experience. Our wide-ranging and boundary pushing conversation centers on: · Intentional Program Design · Capturing Micro-Volunteering · Sustaining Volunteer Energy · Challenging Assumptions What excites you about volunteer engagement? Share a comment!

October 2, 20263 min

Radio Free 501c Weekly Message - You Have to Choose: Leadership and Decision Making October 2, 2026

The author reads here weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: You have to Choose - Leadership and Decision Making

September 30, 202628 min

Radio Free 501c: SPECIAL EDITION Nonprofit Consultants Collaborative Booth Experience 2026 Part 1

In this special edition of Radio Free 501c, I talk withfour of my colleagues from the Nonprofit Consultants Collaborative about our booth experience at the 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, IN. It's a wonderful example of collaboration and community!

September 28, 2026Episode 34339 min

Radio Free 501c: Strategic Alliances with Paula Seidel, CAE, IOM September 28, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 343: Strategic Alliances Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Paula Seidel, CAE, IOM, Founder, Powerful Partners My guest Paula brings her expertise in relationship management to the broader conversation of alliances and partnerships. Inspired by her recent presentation at ASAE's 2026 Annual Meeting, we dive into what makes relationships work, why we should collaborate more often, and the fact that we can do more together than alone. Our conversation highlights: Defining Strategic Alliances vs. Partnerships Identifying Alliance Opportunities Conducting Due Diligence Resource and Outcome Sharing Focusing on the Human Element Paula is a fresh voice in the association world and her passion and commitment shine through! If you want to improve your organization's relationships then this is the episode for you. What would you like to improve about your strategic alliances? Share a comment!

September 24, 20264 min

Radio Free 501c Weekly Message - Someone Could Lose an Eye September 25, 2026

The author reads her weekly message from the Rogue Tulips Consulting e-newsletter, Rogue Speak. This week's topic: Someone Could Lose an Eye - Managing Shifting Demands

September 21, 2026Episode 34236 min

Radio Free 501c: The Human Factor in Associations with Kevin Novak September 21, 2026

Radio Free 501c brought to you by Rogue Tulips Consulting and USAE News! Episode 342: The Human Factor in Associations Host: Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNP, LPEC, Principal, Rogue Tulips Consulting Guest: Kevin Novak, CEO, Founder & Chief Strategist, 2040 Digital My guest Kevin is an expert in integrating new technology systems in a way that respects human beings and how we work, think, behave, and most importantly, feel. In an era where some people are stoking fear of technology, specifically A.I., we need calmer heads in the conversation. The important points we cover are: *Cognitive Capacity & Emotional Obstacles *Efficiency vs. Effectiveness *Critical Thinking Decline *Broader Industry Disruption *Strategic A.I. Integration Kevin points out the transformation curve and how it covers many of the emotions of the stages of grief. It's a serious topic but we find the joy in what makes humans so unique and special. What causes tension in your organization when it comes to digital transformation? Share a comment! #podcast #roguetulips #usaenews #2040digital #digital #technology #transformation #human #association #nonprofit