Building a Sustainable Nonprofit with Megan Howell of Second Heart Homes

Megan Howell, founder and executive director of Second Heart Homes, has helped permanently house 86 men and women living with mental illness and grow an organization that has raised more than $9.5 million without government funding.

In this episode, Megan shares what she has learned about nonprofit governance, building the right board, working with a board chair, choosing board members who will challenge you, and making the transition from founder to leader.

A practical conversation for nonprofit founders, executive directors, board chairs, and board members who want to build stronger, more sustainable organizations.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Megan Howell, Founder and Executive Director of Second Heart Homes

(05:20) Why is it called Second Heart Homes?

(06:35) What were your aspirations in the beginning?

(09:40) How did you approach governance?

(11:40) What makes a good board member?

(15:20) How do you approach your board chair relationship?

(18:30) How often do you talk with board members?

(24:45) What do you wish you knew when you were starting?