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Making a Case in a Crowded Enviornment with Bret Heinrich Oct 18, 2016

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A lot of coverage in the media about nonprofits is about just how many organizations are out there vying for the same dollars. Bret Heinrich, Chief Development Officer at St. Andrew's Resources for Seniors System and Immediate Past President for AFP St. Louis stopped by to give advice on how nonprofits can stand out and raise funds in nearly any circumstances.
Nonprofits Fishing for Dollars in a More Crowded Pond from the St. Louis Post Dispatch

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Wine on One- Interviewing at a Nonprofit Oct 13, 2016

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Interviewing can be a stressful experience, but Marjorie and Natalie sat down with a glass of wine to tell you how to get through it stress free!
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Managing Change Oct 04, 2016

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It has been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. In the spirit of that concept, we know as nonprofit leaders that change is inevitable – and it’s necessary for not only our mission’s survival but also for our success as an organization. But people fear change. And the best way to make progress as a leader is to tackle head on what we fear the most.

Why We Don't Like Change from the Huffington Post

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Wine on One: Starting a Nonprofit? Start Here. Sep 27, 2016

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Starting a nonprofit isn't for the faint of heart! It takes commitment to the mission, business savvy, fundraising expertise and a whole lot more. Marjorie and Natalie got out the bottle of wine for another Wine on One to tackle this tough topic of how to start a nonprofit with staying power.
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Super Supervisors Sep 20, 2016

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Working at a nonprofit isn't unicorns and rainbows everyday! Supervising nonprofit employees takes extra finesse to navigate the world of low pay, varied benefits and all nighters on grant applications. Marjorie and Natalie share their tips and tricks from their years in the trenches and offer up advice for the new front line supervisor to the seasoned leader.
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Wine on One-The Art of the Handwritten Thank You Sep 15, 2016

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Natalie and Marjorie took time for another Wine on One to talk about Natalie's trick for writing more handwritten thank you notes than anyone you know. Learn how she knocks people's socks off with her attitude of gratitude!

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Wine on One- Bursting Out of Burnout Sep 02, 2016

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That time Marjorie and Natalie got a bottle of wine... In our first Wine on One episode where we tackle questions from our listeners... and ourselves, we talk about how we combat burnout in ourselves and with our staffs. Marjorie has a two night rule that's definitely a keeper!

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Making the First 100 Days on the Job Awesome Aug 26, 2016

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The first 100 days of an executive director’s job can be crucial. Missteps made by the Executive, the board and the staff can reverberate through the organization and take years to correct. Today we are going to look at some tips to help EDs and Boards navigate those first 100 days. Spoiler, it's not just the ED's job to make sure it goes well!

Resources

Your First 30 Days as a Nonprofit Executive Director from Joan Garry The Nonprofit ED’s First 100 Days from Nonprofit Quarterly Top 9 Priorities for Your First Month as a New Executive Director Getting a New Executive Director Off to the Right Start From BoardCafe

The Nonprofit Board’s Role in Onboarding and Supporting a New CEO from Bridgespan

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The Value of the Feasibility Study with Ellen Howe Aug 23, 2016

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Everyone knows that when you are nonprofit organization the magic behind the mission is fundraising. Simply put, no money no mission. And fundraising has a three-phase cycle – you are either starting a campaign, in a campaign, or ending a campaign. Today we have Ellen Howe, Senior Consultant with The Rome Group. She been involved in the nonprofit sector for 15 years as a consultant, development officer and program director. Ellen joins Marjorie and Natalie to talk about what a feasibility study is and helps you figure out if it's right for your organization.
Resources on Feasibilty Studies

The Rome Group

Campaign Feasibility Studies: Taking the Time to Find Out whether the Time Is Right by Tony Poderis Capital Campaigns: The Benefits of a Feasibility Study What is a Fundraising Feasibility Study and Is It Worth It? by P. Burke Keegan
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Helping Nonprofits Cover Their Bases with Jen Vacha Aug 05, 2016

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In the spirit of baseball season, we love to root for our favorite team. Well today, we are rooting for everyone’s favorite team – our Nonprofit Organizations! And here as our guest to help make sure all of our NPOs cover their bases is Jen Vacha, Principal at Brown Smith Wallace LLP in St. Louis, Missouri. Jen shares what should be in your nonprofit's Permanent Record and goes into detail about exactly how to recognize your donor's gifts so that they don't run into any problems with the IRS.

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Brown Smith Wallace LLP

Circumvent the Storm Event Information IRS Form 4506-A- Request a Copy of a 990 IRS Document on Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements for Charitable Contributions Record Retention Checklist
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