Successful Nonprofits Podcast

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Our guests share what 2020 taught them Dec 31, 2020

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2020 has been an incredibly tough year. But from great challenge comes great growth. So, in recognition of the New Year, we asked our guests to share what 2020 has taught them. Join us to hear the lessons this incredible group of leaders has learned from 2020.

Unlock Your Power to Recruit Great Board Members Dec 24, 2020

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No matter how fantastic your staff is, your nonprofit will never run at full speed without quality members on your board. Whether you have a problem executive committee member or a fantastic board chair who has reached their term limit, the time is NOW to start actively building the board that will set your organization on the highway to success!

Tune in to Part 1 of Dolph' presentation at CenterLink's 2019 E-Summit to hear his tried and true practices of recruiting members to achieve your goals, what you should be including in your profile, and a fantastic check-list to start your search!

6 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Be More Trans-Inclusive with Andy Marra Dec 17, 2020

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Many of us identify as allies of people who are transgender and gender nonbinary. If you're an ally and looking for ways to translate your values into policies and practices – then this episode is for you!

We speak with Andy Marra, the chief executive of the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF). Andy is not just the CEO at TLDEF, she has also long been a leader in the fight for transgender rights and equality.

She joins us today to discuss 6 steps that even the smallest nonprofit can take to demonstrate their commitment to full inclusion for people who are transgender or gender nonbinary. Listen in and learn about steps you can take to build a more trans-inclusive environment for all your stakeholders.

Getting to the Truth of Things with Amanda Woomer Dec 10, 2020

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Our programs often make us feel good - but are we actually helping our clients?

Amanda Woomer joins us today to discuss the much (but needlessly) feared monitoring and evaluation. Join us as we explore how M&E can help you advance your mission, impress donors, and ultimately make sure that you are actually doing the good you're setting out to do.

Become the Expert Reporters Call with Kristen Elworthy Dec 03, 2020

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Everyone wants their organization's story told but very few know how to cultivate reporters and pitch stories like a pro. When done well, reporters will actually start coming to you for quotes and stories!

Kristen Elworthy uses her career in journalism to help nonprofits craft their message and successfully pitch relevant stories to the media. She joins us today to help you become a media expert. Listen in for proven techniques to choose the right media outlet for you, craft your message in an effective way, and build mutually beneficial relationships with reporters.

The CFO Crash Course with Tosha Anderson Nov 26, 2020

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Many nonprofit organizations of all sizes struggle with their accounting and finance functions. This is true whether they have a part-time bookkeeper, a full-time staff accountant, or even a finance office with multiple staff.

Today we revisit one of our most popular episodes with Tosha Anderson, founder of The Charity CFO. Tosha joined us to share finance and accounting insights that have worked with hundreds of nonprofits. In this episode, she helps listeners:

identify accounting issues within their organization
prepare for their annual audit
understand how their finance office should evolve as the organization grows
learn about technology to improve their accounting systems

Life After Burnout with Bethany Planton and Trish Bachman Nov 19, 2020

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If you are experiencing burnout or symptoms of burnout, you are not alone. And you will make it through your burnout and come out stronger on the other side. We know this because we've experienced burnout, too.

On this episode, Bethany Planton and Trish Bachman join us to share their own stories. Listen in for a glimpse at life after burnout and inspiring ideas to help you avoid having your own burnout story.

How to Write Effective Copy that Gets Noticed with Nicki Krawczyk Nov 12, 2020

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Today's conversation will have English teachers everywhere throwing their hands up in dismay. But that's ok. Because today's episode is not about how to write the perfect essay. It's about how to grab your audience with amazing copy. Because incredible copywriting is essential whether you're trying to reach prospective clients, donors, volunteers, or employees.

So toss out your copy of Elements of Style by Strunk & White and listen in on our conversation with Nicki Krawczyk. It might even help you become your nonprofit's first, next, or best in-house copywriter.

Creating a Strong Back Office with Sean Hale Nov 05, 2020

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Running a nonprofit is stressful. There's managing staff, courting donors, keeping up with reports, and, of course, providing actual services. We often forget to invest the time and money necessary to support the organization's infrastructure.

Sean Hale excels at building and strengthening a nonprofit's back office. Sean knows that a strong back office helps the whole organization work smarter and harder. Listen in for tips to find savings, increase efficiency, and put your nonprofit on a path to long-term success.

All Problems are People Problems with Brad Wolff Oct 29, 2020

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Today we revisit one of our most popular episodes with Brad Wolff, author of the bestseller, "People Problems? How to Create People Solutions for a Competitive Edge." Brad shares the "aha!" moment that informs his work as a consultant with his firm, PeopleMax, and explains his belief that all professional success is derived from personal development.

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