Nonprofit Jenni Show

Latest Episodes:

246. Time-Saving Fundraising Tips + 4-Day Work Weeks + Intro Meetings With Funders May 13, 2024

Show notes

This week, Virginia Davidson from Little Green Light talks about how fundraisers can balance their time when juggling the need to generate and evaluate fundraising reports, as well as the need to actually get out there and fundraise. Then my sister comes back on the show for our Nonprofits in the News segment to chat about a case study of how a nonprofit successfully implemented a four-day work week and actually improved their effectiveness, plus advice from a foundation program officer about what to do before, during, and after introductory meetings with prospective funders.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out!

— Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Michelle's LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/michelle-gustafson

— Article about the 4-day work week: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/articles/four-day-work-week-one-nonprofits-positive-experience

— Article about intro meetings with funders: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/articles/how-have-successful-introductory-meeting-funder

— Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

245. Quick Fundraising Reports + Donor-Advised Funds + Gift Policies + Employee Commitment May 06, 2024

Show notes

This week, Virginia Davidson from Little Green Light comes back on the show to share advice about how nonprofits can use their donor management systems to create really quick, easy reports that can save you a ton of time as you decide on next steps to pursue with your fundraising strategy. Then my sister comes back on the show to play Nonprofit Scattergories and discuss donor-advised funds, gift acceptance policies, and factors impacting how committed your employees feel to your nonprofit.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out!

— Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Michelle's LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/michelle-gustafson

— Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

244. Smart Fields for Fundraising Reports + 10 Time-Saving Tools for Nonprofits Apr 29, 2024

Show notes

This week, Virginia Davidson from Little Green Light comes back on the show to share advice about streamlining your fundraising report generation processes using Smart Fields in your donor database. Then we take a Rewind back to a conversation with tech expert Michael Getzy, who shares 10 automation tools that make it easy for your nonprofit to save time with everyday work tasks.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out!

— Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Michael's website and free Nonprofit Tech Audit: knit.tech/nonprofits

— Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

243. Fundraising Metrics + State of the Nonprofit Sector Reports (CO and TX) Apr 22, 2024

Show notes

This week, Virginia Davidson from Little Green Light comes back on the show to share advice about the fundraising metrics your nonprofit should track. Next, my sister and I talk about the latest "State of the Nonprofit Sector" reports that have come out from Colorado and Texas, and what these reports can tell us about the state of the sector on a national level.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out!

— Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Connect with Michelle: linkedin.com/in/michelle-gustafson

— Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

242. Internal Fundraising Reports + Inspire Your Board to Fundraise + Nonprofit Scattergories Apr 15, 2024

Show notes

This week, we start a new mini-series with Little Green Light about how to use internal fundraising reports to improve your fundraising strategy throughout the year. Next, we take a Rewind back to a conversation with Elizabeth Abel about how to inspire your board members to fundraise. Finally, my sister and I try out a new game called Nonprofit Scattergories.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out!

— Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Connect with Elizabeth Abel: linkedin.com/in/elizabethabel

— Connect with Michelle: linkedin.com/in/michelle-gustafson

— Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

241. Email Fundraising Appeals + Public Statements on Controversial Issues + Inclusive Board Meetings + Planning Board Retreats Apr 09, 2024

Show notes

This week, Little Green Light shares seven tips for writing better email appeals for your next fundraising campaign. Next, Jenni's sister – Michelle – comes back on the show to talk about considerations to make before your nonprofit issues a public statement about a controversial issue and advice for hosting inclusive board meetings. Finally, we take a Rewind back to a conversation with Gregory Nielsen about how to plan an effective board retreat.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out!

— Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Connect with Michelle: linkedin.com/in/michelle-gustafson

— Check out Gregory's website: nielsenconsults.com

— Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

240. Overcome Writers' Block in Fundraising + Make Your Donate Webpage More Effective Apr 01, 2024

Show notes

This week, Little Green Light shares four tips for getting over writers' block when you're trying to write your next appeal letter. Then we take a Rewind back to a conversation with website expert Stu Swineford about how to increase donations made through your nonprofit's website.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out!

— Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Check out Stu's website: relishstudio.com

— Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

239. Converting Lapsed Donors Into Volunteers + Volunteer Management Advice Mar 25, 2024

Show notes

This week, Little Green Light shares three tips for reengaging your lapsed donors by inviting them to become volunteers. Then we take a Rewind back to a conversation with Kathy Edersheim from Impactrics about how you can engage and retain volunteers at your nonprofit.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out!

— Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Check out Impactric's website: impactrics.com

— Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

238. More Lapsed Donor Advice + Skilled Volunteer Opportunities Mar 18, 2024

Show notes

This week, Little Green Light shares four tips for reengaging your lapsed donors. Then we take a Rewind back to a conversation with Abby Lehman from Photo Start about how to engage lapsed, existing, and future supporters through skilled volunteer opportuniteis.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out!

— Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Check out Photo Start's website: photostart.org

— Try out Catchafire: catchafire.org

— Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

237. Reengage Lapsed Donors + Use Donor Data More Effectively Mar 11, 2024

Show notes

This week, Little Green Light shares advice for reengaging your lapsed donors. Then we take a Rewind back to a conversation with Randy Gorod about how to make better use of your donor data to segment your different donor groups and get ahead of those lapsed relationships more easily.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out!

— Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Check out Randy Gorod's website: pisgahconsulting.com

— Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers