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Nontoxic Nonprofits with Kate Viana Feb 11, 2025

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Kate Viana, MA, CNC is the Founder and Principal of Nontoxic Nonprofits. We talk about a number of things related to organizational culture including:

Intergenerational conflict arises in the nonprofit workplace due to a lack of understanding and connection, and from permissive attitudes toward ageism.
There are six main types of communications-related pitfalls: generational stereotypes; clashing management styles; fear and distrust; work-life balance expectations; lack of respect; and disparate communication styles.
Healthy intergenerational communication starts at the top. Leadership is responsible for setting and nurturing the culture and for promoting and rewarding the right behaviors.

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Grants Applications with Shoshana Grossman Feb 06, 2025

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Shoshana Grossman-Crist visits the SnapCast to talk about grant-writing. If you think you know about grant writing, you might be wrong. Among the things we cover:

Why do we need to make grantwriting easier?
How did you learn to write grants? How can others learn?
What´s the first step in grant writing?
Can you walk us through the key components of a successful grant application?

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Givesuite with Sean Littman Feb 04, 2025

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Sean Littman Founder/CEO GiveSuite.com: "...Everyone uses the term all in one. But GiveSuite literally is an all in one for small and medium sized organizations. You have your Crm, you have your donor management system, you have marketing tools, you have social media, scheduling tools, you have fundraising, crowdfunding everything all in one. So that way you can. You can just maximize your time and go out there and change the world, and the price is extremely nominal, because, as I said, our vertical was small medium organizations. ...All these other systems that were charging arm and a leg. I was just like this is stupid, like, you guys don't have the budgets for this stuff, and you don't have the technology for this stuff. Let's make something that's easy for you to use, and affordable and effective and welcome to GiveSuite."

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Okay, Now What? Nov 11, 2024

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Pat Libby and Travis Kemnitz visit the SnapCast. We were all set to talk about strategic planning, but spent our time talking about the 2024 U.S. Election results and what that might mean for nonprofits as we navigate the next several years. We outline a four-step plan that Pat outlines on her blog:

Be there for your team
Reaffirm your connections to the greater community
Hire a lobbyist
Create your year-end fundraising plan

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2024 Nonprofit Leadership Conference Oct 29, 2024

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In this episode, Mickey is on-site at the 13th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference, hosted at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens on October 9th, 2024. He speaks with: Chris Woods, CEO and President of Artportunity Knocks, increasing opportunities in the Arts, Education, Community Service, and Bridging Cultures. Chris says, “I'm a firm believer of rather than talking about the problem, become the solution, and we did that.” What was the solution? Listen to find out. Joe Arnold, retired SVP at Suntrust Bank, and panel moderator of the conference. Joe notes: “We've got a lot of CEOs who are constantly working in their own vacuum and don't know some of the other CEO leaders across our city, and we thought putting together an annual conference about four and a half hours once a year would be a great way to pull them all together. And I'm just delighted that here in our 13th year that again, we've got to sell out crowd.” Mindy Binderman, Executive Director of GEEARS, the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students. We talk about issues of the importance of leadership in all of nonprofit work, “because we know that good leadership is essential for getting great outcomes for kids.” Howie Rosenberg, Executive Director of Gigi's Playhouse Atlanta, a Down syndrome achievement center offering free services to participants and their families with Down syndrome. “I'm very passionate about what I do. I love my job. I love having no barrier for people to be successful and to get services. I can tell you we may have a family that lives at Country Club to the south, and we might have family that lives in their car and they get the same quality service and the same experiences as each other.” Ron Alston, Senior Vice President at Truist, leading the Not-For-Profit & Government Banking practice. We discuss how nonprofit banking may differ from any other kind of banking: “Nonprofit needs are different. They really revolve around financing solutions they have. So if they are engaged in a capital campaign and they are building infrastructure, they can utilize tax exempt financing vehicles that small businesses don't have access to. If they're doing work in low to moderate income communities, there are tax credit programs that can be used to help them complete projects…”

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Nonprofits Should Be Involved In Advocacy and Lobbying Oct 03, 2024

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Pat Libby visits the Nonprofit SnapCast to talk about her work with the San Diego Bird Alliance and her book, The Empowered Citizens Guide. They discuss the importance of lobbying for non-profits, the legalities involved, and practical steps for organizations to start their lobbying efforts. Key Takeaways:

All non-profits should be involved in advocacy and lobbying, as these activities are crucial for advancing their missions. For example, a symphony orchestra might lobby for music education to ensure its future.
To encourage non-profits to engage in lobbying, they should align their activities with their mission, as many missions relate to public policy. Examples include advocating for mandated reporting laws for computer repair technicians and extending housing support for foster youth.
Mid-sized organizations can gain recognition and influence through lobbying, which enhances their impact. Non-profits inherently deal with political considerations, making it essential for them to engage in policy discussions.
For non-profits looking to start lobbying, the first step is to educate the board about lobbying rules. Signing the 501H form allows organizations to lobby more freely without complicating their audits.

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SB-17 Is Changing The Nonprofit Landscape Oct 01, 2024

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Dr. Johanna Moya Fábregas visits the SnapCast. Dr. Fábregas is the Executive Director of Con Mi MADRE, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Latina girls and their loved ones through education and emotional support. We talk about Texas State Bill-Seventeen, which is known informally as “the anti-DEI law,” shutting down diversity, equity and inclusion offices like university LGBTQ+ centers. Among the things we discuss:

SB-17 is changing the nonprofit landscape, it's important to "SB-17 proof" your organization
Difficult decisions must be made when you lead a nonprofit and the important thing is looking at the big picture and moving towards the decision that will ensure sustainable growth
Even during difficult times, the goal is to continue supporting all participants to the best of our ability
How can an organization that's run for 20 years continue to run for the next two decades?

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Capacity, Connection, Culture Sep 24, 2024

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Our friend Mary Hiland visits the SnapCast again to talk about Board Engagement and her research related to issues in board engagement. We unfold these issues and provide some suggestions on what it means to build connection, strengthen culture, and increase capacity. Among the things we touch on:

Envisioning the future
Knowing reality and how to respond
Engaging and inspiring others to act
Self reflection & self management

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Bring The Leadership Team Sep 22, 2024

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In this episode, we chat with Lita Ugarte Pardi, who spearheads the strategy and implementation of PEAK Grantmaking’s initiatives aimed at promoting equitable practices and advancing the Principles for Peak Grantmaking. Lita also serves on the planning committee for Atlanta's Nonprofit Leadership Conference. Join us as we delve into the significance of the conference and its benefits for nonprofit executives and board members.

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More on Google Ad Grants, with Faigy Gilder Sep 17, 2024

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Mickey talks with Faigy Gilder about how all nonprofits should be applying for Google Ad Grants, and should have a distinct strategy for working with the program. Among the things we discuss:

How the Google Ad Grant works
The importance of understanding search intent
What you can expect while the account ramps up
Good use cases for your ads including volunteers, in-kind donations, email list building, and finding clients to fulfill grant requirements

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