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| Burnt Out Board Chair | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:32:26 | |
We know that nonprofit staff is always at risk of burnout, but what happens in tiny organizations when the long suffering board chair starts to run out of steam? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, is it good practice to always ask for the maximum grant amount possible? And what's the best way to deal with an employee who is acting up when unsupervised? Thanks for joining us this week, and don't forget to send any questions at all to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Know that we appreciate each and every one of you - keep up the great work! | |||
| Why Bylaws Suck | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:35:38 | |
I guess we'll just get this out of the way... Yes, Stacey and Andy answer a question about bylaws. We promise it's interesting, so you'll just have to trust us on this one. And if it's not, then just send us better questions! Also this week, we find out whether fundraising matching campaigns are a good idea, and share some things we wish we had known about nonprofits earlier in our careers. Thanks for joining us this week, and don't forget to send all your nonprofit related questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com! | |||
| Board Member’s Program Idea | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:35:24 | |
How do we determine whether or not a program is a good fit for our organization? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, we talk about how to graciously handle an overly generous bonus, and what to do if you think someone on your staff has a side hustle. Thanks for joining us this week, and be sure to send your questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com.
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How should I handle an overly generous bonus? - [skipto time="0:05"]skip to this question[/skipto]
What's the best way to evaluate a board-derived program idea? - [skipto time="8:26"]skip to this question[/skipto]
Should I be concerned that my staff are all taking side jobs? - [skipto time="22:22"]skip to this question[/skipto] | |||
| Boosting Event Attendance | 28 May 2026 | 00:36:26 | |
Is there anything you can do if your annual fundraising event isn't attracting the numbers that you want? Stacey and Andy have some ideas! Also this week, we talk about when direct staff to board communication is okay, and when it can be a problem. Thanks for joining us this week, we really appreciate each and every one of our listeners! Your challenge this week is to send a really good question to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com and we'll appreciate you even more (as if that were possible.) | |||
| Celebrating a Retiring CEO | 06 May 2026 | 00:33:15 | |
How do we put a positive spin on our CEO transition? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, a listener calls BS on a food bank's perpetual claim that one dollar can provide three meals. Is that even possible? And if it is, how does the math even work out? (Now you're speaking our love language!) Thanks for joining us this week, and we would love to hear from you: send us a question, a comment, or better yet, a question combined with a comment! You can always reach us at Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. | |||
| Replacing Federal Funding | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:31:49 | |
It’s the one existential question that everyone has been asking for the last 12 months, and *finally* somebody asks Stacey and Andy! Now that federal funding has become unreliable, what are our other options?! Thanks for joining us as we try to tackle that one, as well as questions about paying volunteers as independent contractors, and whether grants should be written in third or first person (which was surprisingly contentious!) We really appreciate you, our listeners, especially when you send us your questions to questions@NonprofitEverything.com! Topics:
Independent Contractor or Employee (IRS.gov) | |||
| Should Big Donors Get Special Treatment? | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:29:48 | |
If a donor shows up with enough cash, should we change our policies for them? Stacey and Andy have thoughts! Also this week, we talk about whether to vote in new board members while they’re present and at their first meeting. Thanks for joining us this week, and please be sure to send your questions to questions@nonprofiteverything.com! Topics:
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| Attracting Younger Donors | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:29:41 | |
As we watch our average donor age get older and older, how do we start to attract younger donors? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about how to convince your board of something that they’re initially hesitant to endorse, and, just for fun, creepy donor horror stories (Maybe we should have saved this one for a Halloween episode?!) Thanks for joining us this week, and be sure to send any and all questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com! Topics:
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| Are Strategic Plans Dead? | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:30:15 | |
Are traditional strategic plans dead? (Before listening, do you think you can guess what Stacey is going to say?) Join us this week to find out. Also, Stacey and Andy talk about what fairness and parity mean in the context of employee pay. Thanks for sending in your questions, we read every single one and put as many as we can on the podcast. Questions@NonprofitEverything.com is the email address! By the way… Episode 200?! Topics:
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| Preventing Nonprofit Burnout | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:31:49 | |
How are we supposed to keep staff from burning out and quitting when our work increases but our resources decrease? This is a big question and Stacey and Andy will do their best! Also this week, we talk about when and why to record (or not record) in-kind donations into your accounting system. Thanks for joining us this week, and don’t forget to send that question you wish your co-worker would ask to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com! Topics:
GAAP rules on recognizing in-kind contributions | |||
| Nonprofit Predictions for 2026 | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:38:50 | |
We’re over a month into the new year and one listener wants to know what our predictions are for the nonprofit sector in 2026. Stacey and Andy are happy to oblige! And for long time listeners, one prediction is going to be a huge surprise! Thanks for joining us this week, and please send your questions, comments or guest expert requests to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
National Council of Nonprofits Tax Law Chart | |||
| Beyond the SWOT Analysis | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:33:53 | |
What begins as a simple question about a better option for the SWOT analysis turns into a strategic planning (don’t call it that!) extravaganza! Join Stacey and Andy this week as they deconstruct the facilitated planning session and share tips, tricks and some horror stories, too. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to send in questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com to keep the podcast rolling. Topics:
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| What Expenses to Cut in a Bad Year? | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:29:43 | |
Just one question this week and it’s massive! If we’re halfway through the fiscal year and we’re not going to come anywhere close to hitting our revenue targets, how should the board go about cutting expenses? Yikes! Stacey and Andy get to the bottom of it, but it took the whole episode. Happy New Year, thanks for listening and supporting us with your questions. We look forward to answering even more in 2026. P.S. Questions@NonprofitEverything.com is the email address. Topics:
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| No Staff in Board Meetings | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:31:31 | |
Can the board request that no staff are present during board meetings? Stacey and Andy have the answer! Also this week, we talk about managing a chatty volunteer that’s making it hard to get work done, and have a nice discussion about how to start up a planned giving program. Thanks for joining us this week, and from everyone here at the Nonprofit Everything podcast, we wish you happy holidays! We asked Santa to send us questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com, so maybe you can help!? Topics:
National Association of Charitable Gift Planners | |||
| AI Board Minutes | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:36:17 | |
Upcoming tax law changes mean that there could be a lot of unexpected gifts hitting before December 31st this year. How do we keep windfalls from ratcheting up board expectations for years afterwards? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we hear from a volunteer who has been treated very badly, and have an actual disagreement about whether or not to use AI to compile notes from a board meeting! Thanks for joining us, and set your “point of action” to remind yourself to send a question to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com! Topics:
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| Disengaged Board Members | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:29:12 | |
Wait, now a board member wants us to *not* run like a business? I’m so confused. But Stacey and Andy can help! Also this week, we talk about disengaged board members who refuse to step down, and what kinds of smart questions to ask when vetting bookkeepers and CPAs for your nonprofit. We really appreciate all our listeners (this Thanksgiving we’re thankful for you!) As always, send questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| Treasurer Risks | 13 Nov 2025 | 00:30:07 | |
What legal risks does a person take on when they agree to be a nonprofit treasurer? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, we talk about different generational takes on PTO policies (how exciting!) and some practical advice about who has to keep the random donor swag at their house. Thanks for joining us this week, and do not forget to send any and all nonprofit questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com! Topics:
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| Am I Being Forced to Retire? | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:31:20 | |
I think I’m being forced to retire. Everybody keeps talking about succession planning, but this nonprofit is my baby! Stacey and Andy can definitely help. Also this week, we talk about how to keep your head above water when there is *a lot* going on and all of it is important. Thanks for joining us this week, and don’t forget to send all of your nonprofit related questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| Donor wants Executive Director Fired | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:34:15 | |
Is it possible to convince a resistant board that a merger is necessary to save the nonprofit from a “long, slow death?” Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, a Board Chair faces a tough ethical and financial conflict: A major donor’s substantial pledge is contingent on replacing the CEO/ED! What’s the right move when the board already has performance concerns? Thanks for joining us this week and don’t forget to send your nonprofit-related questions to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| Maintaining a Founder’s Vision | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:34:02 | |
When you’ve spent years crafting your vision for the successful nonprofit you’ve founded, how do you prevent future boards and leaders from screwing it all up? Predictably, Stacy and Andy have a few thoughts. Also this week, we talk about whether or not fractional CFOs are a smart idea, and how they might be best used. Thanks for joining us this week, and don’t forget to (please) send your questions (thank you) to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. A Q&A podcast without any Qs wouldn’t make much sense, would it? Topics:
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| Recruiting Board Members | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:31:37 | |
How should you respond when a board member prospect declines your offer? Is there anything to learn from that experience Join us this week as Stacey and Andy tackle that topic. Also, we talk about how small nonprofit shops get up to speed on all of the posssible planned giving options, and prove that we’re not above bribing people with the promise of a picture of a cat. Thanks for joining us this week, and be sure to send your questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com! Topics:
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| Should the executive director be on the board? | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:30:13 | |
Is there anything you can you do if your organization has trouble hanging on to volunteeers? Stacy and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about whether or not the executive director should have a seat on the board, and go really deep on fair market value, exchange transactions and why silent auctions always underperform. Thanks for joining us this week and be sure to send your questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com! Topics:
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| Staff Ambassadors | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:33:01 | |
What is the best way to get staff to recognize that they’re ambassadors for the organization? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, we talk about how to get an underperforming employee back up to scratch. Thanks for joining us this week, and don’t forget to send your questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com! Topics:
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| Serious Financial Struggles | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:34:16 | |
What can you do when cash runs out and you can’t even make payroll? Andy and Stacey have some thoughts. Also this week, we find out if it’s possible for an executive director to effectively run a nonprofit by remaining in the background, and have a quick chat about outsourced HR. Thanks for joining us this week, and please, please, please, please, please send any nonprofit related questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| Better Funder Site Visits | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:36:12 | |
How do you get funder site visits just right? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about budgeting for grant revenue, and have an interesting discussion about managing end user fraud (and whether it’s something you should be worried about at all!) Thanks for joining us this week, and don’t forget to send that question that you wish someone else would ask to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| Board Member Burnout | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:31:59 | |
Nonprofits are “business on hard-mode,” and sometimes this can take a toll on board members and staff. Is there something we can do about burnout in this high-stress environment? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about good ways to preserve our organization’s stories, and discuss the tightrope-walk that is determining the first executive director’s salary. Thanks for joining us this week, and please send your questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| Talking to the Media | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:27:30 | |
How do nonprofits get better at talking to the media about our mission, programs and needs? Stacey joins guest expert Linda Bridges, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at SafeNest for the answer. Thanks for joining us this week! If you have any time between saving the world and pulling your hair out, please send your questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
Linda Bridges is a seasoned expert in marketing and branding with over 15 years of experience helping businesses craft and amplify their brand stories. With a deep understanding of strategic marketing, Linda has guided countless companies—ranging from startups to established enterprises—through the complex world of brand development, ensuring their messages resonate with the right audiences. As a sought-after speaker, coach, and consultant, Linda specializes in transforming brands into household names by leveraging her expertise in public relations, strategic marketing, and brand storytelling. Her approach is rooted in a blend of traditional marketing principles and innovative strategies, ensuring her clients not only stand out but also endure in a competitive marketplace. Mentioned this week:Review us on Apple Podcasts! | |||
| Creating a First Fundraising Budget | 29 May 2025 | 00:35:05 | |
How do you create a fundraising budget from scratch — is that even possible if you have no past history? Andy and Stacey sure seem to think so! Also this week, we talk about how to officially wind down a nonprofit organization, and if it’s possible to convert from a nonprofit to a for-profit. Thanks for your commitment to making the world a better place (and for joining us!) Oh, we also have something for your to-do list: Send a question you *wish* somebody else would ask to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
Virtual Workshop Opportunity: The 6 Types of Working Genius Discover your professional superpower at Stacey’s upcoming Working Genius virtual workshop! Imagine transforming those energy-draining tasks into moments of flow where your natural talents shine. In just one interactive session, you’ll * Uncover Your Genius Type Former participants are still raving about their “AHA moments” months later! Register here by May 23rd, and save $20 off the regular ticket price- because finding your genius shouldn’t cost a fortune. Mentioned this week:AFP New Fundraiser Resources | |||
| Raising Unrestricted Funds | 14 May 2025 | 00:30:49 | |
Is it possible (or ethical) to raise unrestricted funds at a program focused event? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we discuss how a small membership organization can start to raise some cash, and we find out the three things about being a CFO that Andy wants everybody to know. (There weren’t three – we counted.) Thanks again for joining us this week, and please don’t forget to send any and all questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Pretty please with sugar on top! Topics:
Virtual Workshop Opportunity: The 6 Types of Working Genius Discover your professional superpower at Stacey’s upcoming Working Genius virtual workshop! Imagine transforming those energy-draining tasks into moments of flow where your natural talents shine. In just one interactive session, you’ll * Uncover Your Genius Type Former participants are still raving about their “AHA moments” months later! Register here by May 23rd, and save $20 off the regular ticket price- because finding your genius shouldn’t cost a fortune. Mentioned this week:Review us on Apple Podcasts! | |||
| Benefits for Remote Workers | 30 Apr 2025 | 00:27:30 | |
How do we know which state’s benefits apply to our remote workers? Andy joins guest expert Randy Marsh, Interim Chief Financial & Operations Officer for the nonprofit ANet to get the answer. Also this week, Stacey has some ideas about how to quiet down a rowdy crowd at a gala. Thanks for joining us this week, and please send any and all nonprofit related questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
About Randy Marsh: Randy Marsh is an experienced nonprofit Operations executive with over 20 years’ experience leading teams managing HR, Finance, Accounting, IT, and Facilities in nonprofit, government, and for-profit organizations. Randy currently serves as the Interim Chief Financial & Operations Officer for Achievement Network (ANet) and provides operational excellence consulting for many nonprofit and forprofit clients. Prior to relocating to Las Vegas, Randy held leadership roles with nonprofits in the Washington, DC leading human resources, finance & accounting, grants, IT, procurement, and event logistics. Randy has spent over a decade serving on nonprofit boards, including, at various times, leading the Finance & Audit, Governance & Nomination, Strategic Planning, and DEI Committees. Randy was named the DC Nonprofit CFO of the Year Rising Star in 2019 and is a SHRM certified Senior HR Professional. Prior to moving into the nonprofit world in 2010, Randy managed operations for companies in the political, telecommunications, and transportation sectors. Randy did undergraduate studies at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, graduate studies at the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at The American University in Cairo, and completed programs in Risk Management and Communication at Kings College in London and Global Human Resource Management at George Mason University. Randy recently completed the Executive MBA program at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. In his free time Randy loves to travel, play board games, poker, watch movies, spend time with friends, and volunteer. Mentioned this week:Review us on Apple Podcasts! | |||
| Board Members are Fighting | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:30:58 | |
Two of the members on one of our board committees can’t stop fighting with each other… who should deal with this? We’ve definitely got a few ideas. Also this week, Stacey and Andy explore some options for smaller organizations to recognize and help out remote employees. Thanks for joining us this week, and please send your questions to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
Is There An Elephant In Your Boardroom? | |||
| Endowments! | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:37:10 | |
Everybody should have an endowment, shouldn’t they? Not so fast — Andy and Stacey have some thoughts. Also this week, are restaurant marketing fundraisers a good way to make a little money? Thanks for joining us this week, and please, please, please send any and all nonprofit-related questions to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
What is UPMIFA? | |||
| Overhead Percentage Targets | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:32:05 | |
Are there any special things we should be considering when former clients want to come back to volunteer? Stacey and Andy have thoughts. Also this week, we discuss whether an organization should have an “overhead target” and if it’s appropriate for a financial auditor to suggest a specific number. Thanks for joining us this week, and be sure to send any and all questions (or suggestions!) to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| Corporate Volunteering | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:34:34 | |
We get a lot of requests for one-day corporate volunteering projects, but they take so much effort. How do we make these worth our time? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about how to manage a founder who has retired to the board, how to politely decline gifts that we shouldn’t accept, and whether or not it’s a good idea to hire in an executive director from outside the community. Thanks for joining us this week, and be sure to send your questions to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| Marketing with Limited Capacity with Guest Expert Lisa Nelsen | 19 Feb 2025 | 00:35:59 | |
With so many options available, what strategies should we use to maximize our marketing efforts — especially if we don’t really have the capacity in the first place? Stacey joins guest expert Lisa Nelsen, Owner, Nonprofit Brand Designer & Copywriter at Coruzzi Communications for a comprehensive answer! Thanks for joining us this week, and don’t forget to send your questions to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
Lisa Nelsen is a local guru in all things branding and communications for nonprofits. After transitioning from a successful career in the corporate advertising, non-profit and public education sectors, Lisa dedicated her skills to the broader Nevada nonprofit community. Now she is the owner of Coruzzi Communications, which offers consulting as well as written and visual messaging services to nonprofits and their mission driven partners. A second-generation Las Vegas native and UNLV graduate, Lisa is personally committed to community service. Aside from her professional endeavors, she has volunteered with dozens of local nonprofits and children’s hospitals, and has served nine years as a court appointed special advocate for children in foster care. Her dedication also extends to her position on various boards and committees. In 2023, she delivered a TEDx talk about the powerful role of communications in advancing or perpetuating our most persistent societal issues. Mentioned this week:Coruzzi Communications | |||
| Distilling Impact for Social Media | 05 Feb 2025 | 00:34:19 | |
What’s the best way to condense the massive impact our organization has into a easily digested social media clip? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we (kinda) talk about how to find an easy to use accounting package for nonprofit organizations and dig into an uncomfortable story about a board overreacting to a personnel issue. Thanks for joining us this week, and please take the time to send us any and all questions to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. By the way, the show notes have good stuff this week, too. Topics:
National Council of Nonprofits | |||
| Why even be a nonprofit? | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:34:53 | |
Isn’t it a huge waste of effort to be a nonprofit once you consider the compliance, reporting and donor rules? For an organization just starting out, couldn’t we serve our mission more efficiently if we didn’t have to bother with all that? Stacey and Andy definitely have some thoughts on this! Also this week, we talk about whether Event Planners are important when designing a fundraising event, and find out how to deal with a board member who has gone MIA. Thanks for joining us this week, and don’t forget to send your questions to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| How are nonprofit arts organizations different? with Guest Expert Alan Harrison | 08 Jan 2025 | 00:34:02 | |
Are there fundamental differences between the board responsibilities of an arts nonprofit and a regular old charitable one? This week Andy is joined by guest expert and author of Scene Change Alan Harrison to get this question answered properly. You might need to listen twice, because this episode goes deep — court cases clarifying nonprofit law, the patronage system, and whether “art for arts sake” qualifies as a charitable mission. Thanks again for joining us this week! Please send us your questions and check out the show notes at NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
About Alan: Scene Change & Scene Change 2 | |||
| Avoiding Negative News Stories | 25 Dec 2024 | 00:37:44 | |
How do you keep from being the subject of a negative news story? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, we talk about what a better set of nonprofit financial statements looks like. Thanks for joining us this week (and this entire year!), and please send your questions to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| Attracting Younger Board Members | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:37:04 | |
How do we attract and retain younger board members? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, we talk about how to engage with new pro sports teams (or any new companies) coming to your town. And finally, we share some tips for making sure you don’t have a bad experience when working with a consultant. Thanks for joining us this week, and please send your questions to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| What does a new board need to know? | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:33:50 | |
Are there things we need to know when bringing in our first ever board? Stacey has thoughts. Also this week, we talk about internal controls for an organization with one staff member, and whether or not to submit a report for a grant that doesn’t actually require one. And finally, Andy gets tricked into answering a question about gala auctioneers. Thanks for joining us this week, and please send your questions to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| Fundraising for Capacity Building | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:32:27 | |
How do you encourage donors to fund capacity building and not just programs? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about whether or not there is a best practice around reserve spending, and share some ideas about inspiring high school students to join us in our nonprofit missions. Thanks for being here this week, and don’t forget to send your questions to questions@nonprofiteverything.com. Topics:
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| Getting the Board to Ask More Questions | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:31:54 | |
Is there a difference between a nonprofit’s “story” and its “elevator pitch?” Stacey has some thoughts. Also this week, we talk about criteria for a recognition wall, and a really big one: how the heck do you get boards to ask more (intelligent) questions!? Thanks for joining us this week, and please send your questions to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| Hiring a First Development Director | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:34:45 | |
After starting a brand new nonprofit and filing the paperwork, what’s next? Stacey and Andy will get you pointed in the right direction. Also this week, we talk about things to think about when hiring your first ever development professional, and whether or not it is appropriate to have a staff member also serve on the organization’s board. Thanks for joining us this week, and please don’t forget to send your questions to questions@nonprofiteverything.com! Topics:
SCORE (Free) Business Mentors | |||
| Donor Advised Funds | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:37:59 | |
Are donor advised funds good or evil? That’s a big question, and Stacey and Andy definitely have some thoughts. Also, we talk about strategies for filling vacant committee leadership positions (it’s tough!) and Stacey has some tips for getting a geographically dispersed board all on the same page. Thanks for joining us this week, and don’t forget to send any and all nonprofit questions to questions@nonprofiteverything.com! Topics:
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| Founding Executive Director is Resistant to Change | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:36:26 | |
We’ve got a really nice balance of questions this week! Is it possible to get a founding executive director to embrace change? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts on that! Also this week, we brainstorm about how to get new people to come to the same old gala, and talk through a couple of options when your revenue comes in all in the same month. Thanks for joining us this week, and don’t forget to send any and all nonprofit questions to questions@nonprofiteverything.com! Topics:
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| Do you need a strategic planning consultant? | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:34:56 | |
Just two questions for Stacey and Andy this week, but they’re biggies! When creating a strategic plan is a consultant really necessary, or can we spare that expense? Also this week, a technical question about calculating liquidity gets unexpectedly philosophical really fast. Thanks for joining us, and be sure to send us any nonprofit topic you want us to cover to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics:
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| What Committees Should Be Board Run? | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:37:14 | |
If there’s something more terrifying than having to tell a grantor that they’re wrong, we haven’t heard of it. Is it even possible to push back on a state agency interpreting a federal grant incorrectly? Stacy and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about when it’s appropriate for the board to lead committees, and Andy goes off on a tangent about needing to get three bids for things. Thanks for joining us this week, and please don’t forget to send your questions to questions@nonprofiteverything.com. Topics:
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| Expanding Your Corps of Volunteers | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:35:48 | |
Should the executive director select their own replacement? Andy and Stacey certainly have some thoughts on that topic! Also this week, an organization needs help attracting new and different volunteers, and we discuss whether a nonprofit should set up a for-profit subsidiary. Thanks for joining us this week! Don’t forget to check out the show notes at nonprofiteverything.com, and be sure to send us your nonprofit questions at questions@nonprofiteverything.com. Topics:
Nevada Volunteers | |||
| Converting from All Volunteer Run | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:31:43 | |
If you’ve spent years proudly telling donors that you’re all volunteer run, is it even possible to hire paid staff when you need to level up? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, we talk about the possibility and consequences of failing the Form 990’s “Public Support Test,” and Stacey shares some ideas to help celebrate an organization’s tenth anniversary (while Andy wisely stays silent). Thanks for being a loyal listener/nonprofit rockstar, and keep those questions and comments coming. Next week the theme is “things I wish my board would ask me” so warm up your typing fingers and send us stuff at questions@nonprofiteverything.com. Topics:
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