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37. Bonus Episode: The Big Payback - Part 2 Apr 09, 2019

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Before Season 4 of the Nonprofit Jenni Show is released May, I'm releasing two bonus episodes about The Big Payback! The Big Payback is Middle Tennessee's annual "day of giving," hosted by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. In these bonus episodes, I'm interviewing nonprofits which have been hugely successful with their online giving day campaigns. Whether you live in Middle Tennessee or on the other side of the country, I know you'll pick up some brilliant giving day ideas from these special bonus episodes.

Our guests this episode include:--Carter Abel from Soles4Souls--Sarah Beatty from Big Brother Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee--Ramsey Raybeck from Saddle Up--Nora Kern from Walk Bike Nashville--Leah Sherry from Turnip Green Creative Reuse

All information in the Nonprofit Jenni Show is very general in nature, and may not apply to your specific nonprofit organization. Please direct clarifying questions to Nonprofit Jenni by visiting nonprofitjenni.com.

Produced by Wayfare Recording Co. Music by Emily Summers.

36. Bonus Episode: The Big Payback - Part 1 Mar 18, 2019

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Our guests this episode include:--Kathryn Bennett from CFMT--Leah Hashinger from TIRRC--Brittany Mullins and McKenna Risch from Beneath the Skin--Laws Rushing from Preserve Lindsley Avenue Now

Produced by Wayfare Recording Co. Music by Emily Summers.

35. When Social Enterprises Make More Sense Jan 21, 2019

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Nonprofit organizations help make the world go round, but so do social enterprises...and sometimes they do it even better! In this episode, we'll hear from social enterprise founders who help strengthen the social sector. This is a great episode for nonprofits who want to learn how to collaborate with social enterprises, and for aspiring nonprofit founders who may not have considered the option of starting a for-profit mission-led business.

Our guests this episode include:--Emily Mahoney from BRANDED Collective--Dominique Anderson from Junior CEO Tennessee

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34. Intro to Foundation Center Jan 14, 2019

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Maybe you've heard of Foundation Center before, but you're not quite sure how they can help your nonprofit. Or maybe you know they host networking events, or they offer workshops, but you don't know if you're missing out on one of their many other services. That's why this week, we're talking with Alexis Flannagan, the Community Outreach Manager at Foundation Center South, to learn all about their wide range of supportive programs for professionals in the social sector.

Produced by Wayfare Recording Co. Music by Emily Summers.

33. How to Grow in a Healthy Way Jan 07, 2019

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Every nonprofit has "pie in the sky" goals for growth, but it's important to make sure you're prepared to scale up in a healthy way before you jump in. In this episode, we'll ask questions like, Do you have the infrastructure needed to scale your operations? Do you have plenty of support from your board, staff, and volunteers? How can you achieve a major organizational shift without letting your services or relationships lapse?

Produced by Wayfare Recording Co. Music by Emily Summers.

32. Christmas Checklist for Nonprofits Dec 21, 2018

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Before you take off for Christmas next week, make sure you have these 3 things ready to go! In this bonus Christmas episode, Jenni outlines her 3 biggest recommendations to make sure your nonprofit doesn't miss an opportunity to engage with your supporters over one of the biggest holidays in the world. These recommendations apply to your organization even if your supporters don't celebrate Christmas.

Produced by Wayfare Recording Co. Music by Emily Summers.

31. Social Media Fundraisers Dec 17, 2018

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Many nonprofit organizations I speak with have tried social media fundraising before with less-than-stellar results. However, I always preach about the benefits of social media, so I'm devoting this whole episode to the best practices for these online fundraisers! This week, we'll talk about the importance of consistency in your social media strategy, how to add an online fundraising component to your major fundraising events, and how to find and activate influencers who support your organization.

Our guests today include:--Stacy Nunnally from Tennessee Imagination Library and Safe Haven Family Shelter--Lara Buckheit from DLyted

Produced by Wayfare Recording Co. Music by Emily Summers.

30. Tips for Expanding to New Locations Dec 10, 2018

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Whether your nonprofit organization is looking to expand to a new area of town or an entirely new city across the country, you're sure to face unexpected challenges. This week, we're addressing some of the most common challenges I hear about, including the question about how to raise awareness about your cause in a new geographic area, the struggle to find new donors to support another branch, and even figuring out how your operations should change to fit your new surroundings.

Our guests today include: --Grant Hensel from Nonprofit Megaphone --Brenda Mikec from Ride for Reading

Produced by Wayfare Recording Co. Music by Emily Summers.

29. CEO vs. the Board -- What's the difference, and why we need both Dec 03, 2018

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Lately Ive received lots of Anonymous Questions about the role of a board of directors in relationship with the Executive Director. There are many legal grey areas associated with this relationship, so I asked my favorite nonprofit attorney Rachel Schaffer Lawson to come back to the show and answer all the questions you have submitted. Please keep in mind her answers to my questions do not constitute legal advice for your specific nonprofit organization or situation! If you have further questions, please reach out to Rachel directly--she does not charge for phone calls or emails.

Our guest today is: --Rachel Schaffer Lawson from Schaffer Law Firm

Produced by Wayfare Recording Co. Music by Emily Summers.

28. Grantwriting is More than Just Asking for Money Nov 19, 2018

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Grantwriting involves a lot more than simply filling out an application asking for money. The infrastructure and operations of your organization play a big role in determining which types of grants and how much funding you qualify to receive, so it's important to make sure every part of your organization is working together as you enter your next grant application process. In this episode, we'll talk about the different people who should be involved in your grantwriting, what types of metrics you should provide in grant applications, and how to effectively measure and communicate your outcomes to grant makers.

Our guests today include:--Danielle Tong from The Kind Elephant--Rachel Stanley from the Latin American Association

Produced by Wayfare Recording Co. Music by Emily Summers.

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