In this episode of the "Monetize Your Ministry" podcast, we talk about monetizing passions, expertise, and knowledge in both the nonprofit and for-profit space. Dr. Davis shares his experience working in a nonprofit specializing in public safety policy advocacy and providing a leader peer support community.

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[00:00] Definition of Ministry
Dr. Robert Davis defines ministry as serving and improving the larger community, with many facets to building and strengthening it.

[00:06:11] Similarities in Leadership Skills
Dr. Davis discusses the transferability of managerial and leadership skills between congregational and nonprofit leadership, emphasizing the importance of emotional maturity and strong interpersonal relationship skills in both spaces.

[00:07:56] Working with a Board of Directors
Dr. Davis highlights the importance of working with a board of directors in both nonprofit and for-profit spaces, and the need for emotional maturity and strong interpersonal relationship skills in navigating those relationships.

[00:08:55] Developing Facilitation Skills
Dr. Robert Davis talks about how his experience as a pastor helped him develop facilitation skills that he now uses in his work with a nonprofit organization that focuses on infant and maternal mortality.

[00:11:40] Passion for Public Safety and Health Equity
Dr. Davis shares how his passion for public safety and health equity was sparked by the late Reverend John D. Aaron in Alexandria, Louisiana, and how it has led him to be heavily engaged in social justice and health equity in every city he has pastored in.

[00:15:15] Monetizing Nonprofit Work
Dr. Davis discusses how he started monetizing his nonprofit work by getting funding through grants and philanthropic organizations, and shares tips on how to get started and what to look out for when pursuing this route.

[00:17:38] Schedule a Consultation with Kymone Hinds
Dr. Robert Davis recommends scheduling a consultation with Kymone Hinds as the first step in monetizing passions and transferring skills.

[00:18:36] Set a Deadline and Just Do It
Dr. Robert Davis advises setting a deadline and taking the leap to start a personal venture, even if it means facing fear and uncertainty.

[00:23:06] Importance of Launch Time and Telling People
We discuss the importance of having a launch time and telling people about it to hold oneself accountable and push forward, even through tough times.

[00:28:09] Grant Writing and Rejection
Dr. Davis shares his experience with grant writing and rejection, emphasizing the importance of not giving up and learning from rejection.

[00:30:34] Learning from Other Organizations
Dr. Davis discusses the importance of learning from other organizations and not feeling discouraged when they receive grants that you applied for.

[00:32:05] Meeting with Grant Officers
Dr. Davis suggests meeting with grant officers to gain insight into why your grant was not approved and how to improve for the next round.

[00:33:55] Creating a Leaders Peer Support Community
Dr. Davis talks about how he started a support group for executive directors and high-level leaders, which later turned into a community that offers coaching, support, online courses, and networking opportunities.

[00:37:00] The Transferability of Ministry Skills to the Marketplace
The host and Dr. Davis discuss how the skills and experiences gained from congregational ministry can be transferred to the for-profit space, and how Dr. Davis is using his ministry skills to make an impact in the world.

[00:40:31] Unboxed to Lead
Dr. Davis talks about his for-profit venture, Unboxed to Lead, which offers a community for high-level leaders to build and support each other, online courses, coaching, and networking opportunities. He also provides information on how to join the community and apply for scholarships.

[00:42:33] Defining Ministry
Dr. Davis talks about his definition of ministry and how interacting with people full-time is a form of ministry.

[00:42:47] Niching Down for Success
The importance of niching down to reach the right audience and not trying to catch everyone.

[00:43:04] Providing Content for Change
Dr. Davis wants to provide content that helps change lives and receive a blessing from it while embracing his calling.