Successful Nonprofits Podcast

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For Your Good and Theirs: Adopting a Trauma-Informed Approach in Your Nonprofit with Kate Daugherty Jun 18, 2020

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Trauma is all around us, especially right now. It doesn't matter your age, income level, color, gender, political ideology, religion, or nationality. Trauma affects everyone. The very nature of nonprofit work assures that we regularly, if not daily, encounter colleagues and clients who have experienced trauma. So what can you do to make sure that you and your organization respect and empower people who have faced, or are facing, trauma?

Here to answer that important question is Kate Daugherty, a leader when it comes to trauma-informed care. Today, Kate teaches us how trauma and stress impact our brains and a few trauma-informed techniques that can not only bring back balance, but also improve your organization's bottom-line. So get ready to put your own amygdala aside, activate your prefrontal cortex, and take some radical steps toward a trauma-informed culture.

Amplify Black Voices Jun 11, 2020

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Instead of bringing our regularly scheduled episode on Trauma Informed organizations with Kate Dougherty, I am using the podcast to focus on the tragic killings that have thrust Black Lives Matter into the headlines and to amplify black voices.

Looking back on New Year's Eve, who among us thought that we would be where we find ourselves today? That a pandemic would sweep across the globe. That the pandemic would lay even more bare the disparities between people who are white and people who are black and brown? That our nation would finally erupt in protests and our elected President would encourage those protesters be dominated with troops, tear gas, bullets, and dogs.

As a person with privilege, I've added my presence at Black Lives Matter protests and added my voice among those calling for justice and equality. But over the past week, I am also reminded of the importance of making the space for black voices and our role in amplifying those voices.

Now is a time to amplify black voices, listen to those voices and make some personal decisions about what more each of us can do to stop the killing of black people. For this reason, I encourage you to read, watch, or listen to black voices during the 30-minutes you would normally spend listening to the podcast this week.

Dr. Martin Luther King eloquently said, "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." It is within our power to stop police violence, but it requires that we act.

I am confident that the nonprofit sector has an important role to play in building a more just world, and I am certain that we'll be talking about just that in future episodes.

Virtual Galas in a Time of Social Distancing with Dean Crownover Jun 04, 2020

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Is your next annual gala at risk of being canceled due to COVID-19? Well then listen in before you do anything! As today's guest, Dean Crownover, points out, virtual fundraising events are working like gangbusters! So join us to learn how virtual fundraising events are structured, what you can expect to spend, what you can expect to earn, and the best practices you can adopt to make your next fundraising event a virtual success.

Make a Career Change with Ellen McCarty May 28, 2020

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Are you considering a career change? Looking for something with a little more purpose and passion? How about a career in the nonprofit sector!? Today's guest, Ellen McCarty, discusses her process for helping professionals make the switch from the for-profit to the nonprofit sector. Join us as we delve into the culture and common myths of working at a nonprofit and see if this career path might be right for you.

Generosity Post-Mortem: Legacy Giving with Lori Kranczer May 21, 2020

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Looking to boost your incoming donations? Not sure how to do that given our uncertain economic climate? Then check out today's episode on legacy giving. Join Lori Kranczer, lawyer and legacy giving expert, to hear her tips for creating and marketing an effective legacy giving campaign.

The Perfect Money Pitch May 14, 2020

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Let's talk money. We all need more money. We all want more money. We all hate to ask for money.

But making that ask is essential for every nonprofit's day-to-day programming and long term sustainability. Listen in on our conversation with Dr. Shantell Chambliss, a self-described "sustainability junkie," for expert tips on how to support your team of solicitors as they prepare for and conduct the perfect ask.

The Big Secret: Moving from Strategy to Results with Leslie MacKrell May 07, 2020

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Does your organization sometimes struggle to get results – despite having a talented, dedicated team and a phenomenal strategy? Today's guest, Leslie MacKrell, explains how your operating model, or lack of one, often stands in your way. Join her as she asks tough questions and looks for honest answers about what you need, what you have, and how you can make up the difference. So, put on your Operating Model Hat and tune in to learn how to start or enhance your own operating model.

Surviving an Economic Crisis Apr 30, 2020

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As leaders and nonprofit organizations, we are facing uncertain and difficult times ahead. All organizations face periods of hardship, but an unprecedented number of nonprofits are wondering how they will survive. And, beyond that, how can they possibly thrive again?

If you are feeling alone, please know that you are not. And know that there is hope. To prove it, Toni Pergolin shares her experiences bringing a nonprofit back from the brink of bankruptcy and turning it into a healthy, vibrant, and thriving organization. So please take a few minutes to join us for Toni's key lessons for nonprofit, and personal, survival.

Our PPP Loan Wasn't Funded – Now What? Apr 20, 2020

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As this episode is released, the US Congress is nearing a deal to reopen the Payroll Protection Program with an additional $300 billion of funding. This episode offers important strategies for accessing PPP funds, reducing expenses without harming staff and raising more funds quickly.

Highlights:

(7:23) Know your burn rate and cash flow projections

(10:00 ) Actionable ideas for cutting your expenses without harming staff

(18:00) Your staff might make more money from unemployment if you furloughed them now

(23:00) Generate cash and raise more money fast

(38:35) Prepare your organization to apply for the Paycheck Protection Program when it's refunded

Save the World and Yourself: Apr 16, 2020

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If you've worked in the nonprofit sector, even for just a few years, then you have probably experienced burnout at least once. Some people are able to push through it, but many eventually decide to leave their jobs, their fields, or nonprofit work altogether. Therefore, it is imperative for everyone, from team members to team leaders, to take preventative measures.

Today Diane Leonard joins us to share how her teams identify and maintain a sustainable work pace via the Scrum framework. Listen in as Diane explains the steps she takes to keep her team productive and happy.

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