About this episode

Dr. Sharon Elefant discusses her journey in nonprofit leadership and the importance of management skills in addressing social issues.

Dr. Sharon Elefant, Founder & CEO of The Nonprofit Plug, shares her journey from healthcare administration to nonprofit leadership, emphasizing the importance of management skills for nonprofit success. She discusses the complexities of addressing homelessness and mental health issues. Dr. Elefant also highlights her favorite nonprofit causes and offers valuable resources for those looking to make a difference in their communities. Nonprofit Strategist • Educator • Community Advocate Dr. Sharon R. Elefant is a nationally recognized nonprofit strategist, educator, and community advocate dedicated to helping mission-driven leaders turn bold ideas into sustainable, fundable organizations. As the Founder and CEO of The Nonprofit Plug, Dr. Elefant has supported more than 1,000 nonprofit leaders, helped launch and scale over 500 nonprofit organizations, maintained a 100% IRS approval rate, stewarded over $5 million in nonprofit assets, and supported organizations that have collectively secured more than $15 million in funding. At the core of her work is a simple belief: good intentions deserve strong infrastructure. What The Nonprofit Plug Does Under Dr. Elefant’s leadership, The…

People in this episode

Host: Marcylle Combs

Guest: Dr. Sharon Elefant

Topics covered

• nonprofit leadership
• homelessness
• mental health
• community advocacy
• grant strategy

Keywords

• nonprofit
• leadership
• funding
• community
• mental health
• homelessness
• grant writing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Nonprofit Plug

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