Nonprofit Jenni Show

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216. Realistic Giving Tuesday Goals + Example of Planning for Giving Tuesday Sep 25, 2023

Show notes

This week, we're starting a mini-series about how to plan for Giving Tuesday, thanks to our sponsorship by Little Green Light! We take a Rewind back to a story about how I helped a client plan their Giving Tuesday campaign. Then we take a deep dive into how to set goals for your Giving Tuesday campaign, along with examples of effective goals.

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

— Little Green Light's free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Jenni's Giving Tuesday Planning Toolkit: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore

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

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

215. Step-by-Step Planning for a Charity Auction Sep 11, 2023

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This week, Jenni's sister is back on the show to help walk through the exact steps you can take to host a successful silent or online auction benefiting your nonprofit.

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

— Jenni's Silent & Online Auction Guide: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore

— Little Green Light's free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

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

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

214. Curb the Decline in Fundraising + How to Engage in Advocacy Sep 04, 2023

Show notes

This week, Jenni's co-host Julia is back to talk about how to curb the national decline in fundraising and how small and medium-sized nonprofits can engage in advocacy or lobbying. We also take a Rewind back to a conversation with advocacy expert Brenda Gadd.

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

— Little Green Light's free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— SSIR article about fundraising: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/re_embracing_the_work_of_fundraising

— The NonProfit Time article about advocacy: https://thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles/study-nonprofits-leaders-avoiding-lobbying-engagement/

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

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

213. Tips for Improving Donor Engagement + Free Fundraising Guide Library Aug 28, 2023

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This week, we chat with Matt Nash from Blackbaud Giving Fund about how to improve your engagement with donors – especially those with donor advised funds. We also talk about Littel Green Light's free fundraising guide library.

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

— Little Green Light's free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

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

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

212. How to Host a Way Better Charity Auction (Silent or Online) Aug 21, 2023

Show notes

This week, we look back at a conversation with a nonprofit leader about how her organization hosted a stellar charity auction. Jenni gives 8 tips for planning a charity auction.

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

— Jenni's charity auction guide: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore

— Little Green Light's free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

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

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

211. Conducting Effective Community Outreach + CRM Integrations (continued) Aug 14, 2023

Show notes

This week, we continue our series with Little Green Light about how to manage integrations with your donor management system. Then we chat with Brittaney Jenkins about how your nonprofit can conduct effective community outreach.

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

— Jenni's book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub

— Little Green Light's free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Webinar about fiscal sponsorship: https://www.philanthroforce.org/events/build-capacity-conduct-effective-community-outreach

— Brittaney's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittaneyrjenkins/

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

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

210. How to Start a Charity With Fiscal Sponsorship + CRM Integrations (continued) Aug 07, 2023

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This week, we continue our series with Little Green Light about how to manage integrations with your donor management system. Then we talk with Jeni Putalavage-Ross about how you can start a charity through fiscal sponsorship.

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

— Jenni's book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub

— Little Green Light's free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Webinar about fiscal sponsorship: https://www.philanthroforce.org/events/fiscal-sponsorship-101-for-charities

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

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

209. CRM Integrations + How to Work With a Consultant Jul 31, 2023

Show notes

This week, we continue our series with Little Green Light about how to manage integrations with your donor management system. Then we talk with Sean Ramsey from Philanthroforce about how your nonprofit can work with consultants to build capacity for serving your mission.

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

— Jenni's book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub

— Little Green Light's free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Philanthroforce's website: philanthroforce.org/jenni

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

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

208. Donor Management System Tips + How to Keep Volunteers Engaged Jul 24, 2023

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This week, we continue our series with Little Green Light about how to manage integrations with your donor management system. Then we talk with Kathy Edersheim from Impactrics about volunteer recruitment and engagement.

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

— Little Green Light's free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Impactrics' website: impactrics.com

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

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

207. Automations and Integrations With Your Donor Management System + Volunteer Engagement Tips Jul 17, 2023

Show notes

This week, we begin a new series with Little Green Light about how to manage automations and integrations with your donor management system. Then we talk with Beverly Hamilton about volunteer recruitment and engagement.

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

— Little Green Light's free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni

— Dr. Beverly Hamilton's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverlyandersonhamilton/

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

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers