Successful Nonprofits Podcast

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Challenge the Fundraising Status Quo with Sherry Quam Taylor Aug 20, 2020

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Sherry Quam Taylor says it's time to push against common fundraising misconceptions and start telling donors what your nonprofit really needs!

Do your staff need raises? Tell your donor!
Do you need a technology upgrade? Tell your donor!
Do you need to funnel a little extra money into fundraising this year? Tell your donor!

Listen in on our conversation with Sherry to learn how actually sharing the nitty-gritty of what you need can help your organization double or even triple its incoming donations. Get tips for building your needs-based budget and how to confidently share it with your donors so that you don't leave any money sitting on the table!

The Ripple Effect with Natasha Wallace Aug 13, 2020

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If you Google "workplace stress", a plethora of data appears at your fingertips. The American Institute of Stress notes that job stress is the largest source of anxiety for Americans, and that it is escalating. In fact, job stress and burnout have become so common that the World Health Organization recognized it as an occupational syndrome in 2019! So if you're feeling stressed and burned out, you certainly are not alone.

What studies show again and again is that stress and burnout aren't about the individual or about the job itself. So what can leaders do to ensure their organizations are healthy, happy places to work? Natasha Wallace, author of The Conscious Effect: 50 Lessons for Better Organizational Wellbeing, is an expert on training leaders to transform their workplaces.

Listen in to hear lessons learned from her own burnout story and get actionable tips to help you create a healthier, less stressful workplace.

Unleash Your Donors' Generosity with Brady Josephson Aug 06, 2020

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We all want to know how we can increase our donations, and these days we especially want to know how to increase our online donations. According to Brady Josephson with NextAfter, this all starts with understanding why donors give - - - and why they decide to not give. Join us for today's discussion about why donors do (or do not) give and get actionable tips that can help you unlock your greatest online giving potential.

DEI: Leading By Example with Germeen Guillaume Jul 30, 2020

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A few weeks ago we postponed our regularly scheduled episode and asked Listeners to amplify black voices that week instead. Shortly after, nonprofit accountant extraordinaire, Germeen Guillaume, reached out to me to discuss the diversity, equity, and inclusion issues she sees plaguing the nonprofit sector. Listen in as we consider the bias that exists in nonprofits, for POC and the sector as a whole, and steps we can all take in our organizations to better live our DEI values, serve our communities more effectively, and lead by example.

I Quintupled Online Donations and You Can, Too with Shane Michael Jul 23, 2020

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What would you do if your online donations quintupled? Well, write down those ideas because with us today is Shane Michael, a website and fundraising guru. He and his organization, Mittun, have helped hundreds of clients increase their online donations and today he shares two tips that are proven to help increase your online donations.

4 Tips for Efficient and Effective Fundraising with Patton McDowell Jul 16, 2020

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Small and medium-sized nonprofits face unique fundraising challenges and all too often overcompensate in ways that can cause lasting damage. Today's guest, Patton McDowell, is not only a nonprofit podcast sensation himself, but a fundraising expert. Patton shares 4 simple tips to accomplish efficient and effective fundraising: adopt an achievable fundraising strategy, use positive messaging, properly engage your board and executive director, and keep your development staff happy. Listen in for details on how you and your nonprofit can achieve each of these and improve your fundraising outcome!

How to Love Your Next CRM with Maureen Wallbeoff Jul 09, 2020

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Are you tired of how your nonprofit manages its data? Are you considering adopting a new, or perhaps your first, CRM? Then today's episode is for you!

Maureen Wallbeoff is an expert in both nonprofits and the technologies that help them thrive. Today she shares tips to help you love your next CRM. When you listen in you will hear how to select a CRM, how to make the change successfully, and a few recommended CRMs that are affordable and effective for small and medium-sized nonprofits.

Good Old-Fashioned Fundamentals with Joan Garry Jul 02, 2020

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We don't need to tell you that COVID-19 has created, well, a lot of challenges. But today's guest, Joan Garry, also points out that it has created a lot of opportunity in that it has given us the gift of time. By using this time to creatively engage donors, volunteers, and other key stakeholders, she suggests you can come out stronger "on the other side." So listen in for tips and ideas on how to create high touch engagement while staying socially distant.

Reverse Podcast: Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership Jun 30, 2020

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"What's a reverse podcast?"

Earlier this year, Patton McDowell interviewed me for his podcast, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. He released the episode on his feed last week, and I'm releasing his episode on the Successful Nonprofits Podcast feed with Patton's permission.

Patton interviews me about how to best engage your board members and build your organization in these challenging times. We discuss board development, fundraising tactics you can incorporate into your development plan, and two things every nonprofit should invest in right now.

We close our conversation with some great – and specific – productivity tips that I've developed during my years as a consultant and nonprofit CEO, as well as several online and book resources that you'll definitely want to check out!

Raising Funds Like a Rock Star Politician with Perry Monastero Jun 25, 2020

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Looking to shake up your fundraising strategy? Then get some inspiration from a political campaign!

I know, I know. You're probably thinking that political and nonprofit fundraising are worlds apart. And you are right, there is no doubt that they are very different. But there is also no doubt that we have much to learn from each other.

Today's guest, Perry Monastero, has successfully raised funds for both politicians and nonprofits. So listen in for ideas to shake up your own nonprofit's fundraising strategy.

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