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| The Core of Strategic Planning: Where Are We Now? | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:07:55 | |
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| The Core of Strategic Planning: Building a Stronger Year | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:19:25 | |
Welcome to the Nonprofit Narrative Podcast, where we discuss marketing, storytelling, and systems to help your business or nonprofit thrive. In this episode, we cover:
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| Dave Avramovich | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:34:46 | |
Okay, here we go. Hey, welcome to the show. My name is Dan. This is the nonprofit narrative podcast. In today's episode, our first journey together. This is an interview that I did a couple of months back with Dave Avramovich. He's a young life area director, he is responsible for the Los Angeles area. And he's also a pretty great guy. The fun part about today is like this is a maiden voyage. So I had to build a studio. So that's why it kind of took so long. And so hopefully very shortly here, we'll have a lot more episodes. But check out what Dave has to say about what we can do as nonprofits to raise money. One thing that Dave is really great at is raising money. He's actually never had a problem with it, which is pretty wild. So let's hear what he has to say. Check it out.
Connect with Dave Avramovich
Resources: The New Extraordinary Leader - John Zenger, Joseph Folkman The Ideal Team Player - Patrick Lencioni The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Lencioni
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| Welcome | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:00:43 | |
New for 2022! The Nonprofit Narrative Podcast is to help you tell your story the best way possible and connect with more donors and the community better than ever. I hope you'll join us.
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| Rory Tyer - Go Innovation | 23 Apr 2020 | 00:51:18 | |
Connect with Rory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/go_innovation/ Website: http://go-innovation.com
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| Kristin Spiotto - Decoded Finances | 16 Apr 2020 | 00:48:51 | |
Connect with Kristin Website: https://decodedfinances.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decodedfinances/ Spreadsheet - Download on Kristin's website - CLICK HERE
Budget Resources: Mint- http://www.mint.com YouNeedABudget - http://www.youneedabudget.com Every Dollar - http://www.everydollar.com
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| Joey Spiotto | 11 Apr 2020 | 00:48:51 | |
Joey Contact Website: http://www.jo3bot.com Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/joebot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jo3bot/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jo3bot/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeySpiotto Grumpy Unicorn - https://www.amazon.com/Grumpy-Unicorn-Why-Me-Scholastic/dp/1338565419 Other Books - http://www.jo3bot.com/books Artist Profile - https://youtu.be/3aMbngTcUQs
Links Doug Chiang - https://www.instagram.com/doug_chiang/?hl=en Gallery 1998 - https://nineteeneightyeight.com The Dundies - https://youtu.be/XXjStnr_g3M My book and free one hour consult to anyone that signs up. For you, a friend, anyone. Pass it on.
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| The Non-Profit Narrative - Mike Rusch | 30 Oct 2019 | 00:10:25 | |
This week I talk with Mike Rusch, CEO of Pure Charity. Mike talks about the downstream issues of bad communication and fundraising and how storytelling can fix much of what ails a non-profit. Give it a listen. Connect with Mike Rusch Personal Website - mikerusch.com Biz Website - purecharity.org Twitter - @MikeRusch Instagram - @MikeRusch A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE! FREE Nonprofit Resources - End of Year Email, Welcome Series, and more. Also announced, I'm teaching a FREE Class on Giving Tuesday - Sign up here
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| The Non-Profit Narrative - Angie Albright | 21 Oct 2019 | 00:18:27 | |
This week I talk with Angie Albright, Director of The Clinton House Museum & Historic Castle in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Angie talks about being reminded of places to insert story into our campaigns, letters, and communications as well as switching perspectives to not bore your audience. Give it a listen. Connect with Angie Albright Twitter - @AngieAlbright Instagram - @AngieAlbright A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!
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| The Non-Profit Narrative - Ken Mueller | 14 Oct 2019 | 00:22:27 | |
This week I talk with Ken Mueller, Public Relations and Development Manager at The Occupational Development Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Ken walks us through how he's used the framework of The Non-Profit Narrative to help communicate better externally but also internally. Connect with Ken Mueller Instagram - @muellerrific Twitter - @kmueller62 A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!
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| The Non-Profit Narrative - Naheemah McMicheaux-McCallop | 07 Oct 2019 | 00:13:20 | |
This week I talk with Naheemah McMicheaux-McCallop, she's the Director of Fund Development for the East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) Naheemah and her team have taken their communication to a new level. Connect with Naheemah and ELACC Instagram - @naheemahmcmicheaux Twitter - @takebackyourpen A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!
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| busbee - Do The Work | 03 Oct 2019 | 00:51:03 | |
The interview is from 2015, and I intentionally left it a little rough, but the encouragement and wisdom is timeless - do the work. I miss him already. Thanks for listening.
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| The Importance of Design with Ryan Portnoy | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:46:46 | |
Join me on the latest episode of the Nonprofit Narrative Podcast as I chat with my brother, Ryan Portnoy, a design wizard who helps small nonprofits tell their stories through stunning design. We dive deep into the world of nonprofit design, sharing insights on how great design can enhance storytelling and drive engagement. 👉 Episode Highlights:
🔗 Check out the full episode now Don't forget to visit Ryan’s website at thegoodstory.com for more on his amazing work! 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more insights on nonprofit storytelling and strategy! #NonprofitPodcast #NonprofitDesign #Storytelling #PodcastEpisode #DesignTips #NonprofitMarketing
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| The Non-Profit Narrative - Brad Voigt | 23 Sep 2019 | 00:31:10 | |
First up is Brad Voigt, he's the area director of Young Life in the Kansas City North area and, like many doing great work, raising money as a staff of one. I think Brad is a fantastic guy with a tremendous story. Connect with Brad A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE!
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| Myles Matsuno - The Marathon | 28 Aug 2019 | 00:35:47 | |
This week's episode is with filmmaker, Myles Matsuno. His latest project is We're the People, a series of portraits from people around LA, from all walks of life. I especially like this piece featuring Lacy Hartselle, but you can check out the whole series here. The music, composed by Chad Lawson is stellar. Connect with Myles Website – http://www.mylesmatsuno.com
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| Heather Antos - Drive | 04 May 2019 | 00:32:32 | |
My guest this week is Comics editor, Heather Antos. She's worked in comics for great works like Gwenpool, Star Wars, and my personal favorite, Injection by Warren Ellis. She's worked with companies like Marvel and Lucasfilm, and currently, she's shaking things up at Valiant. I'm thrilled to have her on the show to talk about her drive and decisions to turn the side hustle into something full time. Find Heather on Social Media Sign up for my email list at www.CopyThat.show I’m sending somebody comics next week all you have to do is sign up!
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| Kate Frachon - Goals | 05 Feb 2019 | 00:30:00 | |
Kate Frachon is the brand and content manager of Ink & Volt, a community about ideas and success. I've been buying their planners for years, and they're great. Please get one; it'll help your process. If you haven't signed up for my email newsletter - do it for a chance to get a planner (drawing on 2/15/19) Link- https://inkandvolt.com/product/the-inkvolt-2019-planner-signature-series/ Sign Up Here - http://eepurl.com/ggfeWr Check out Ink & Volt - https://inkandvolt.com 2019 Planning Worksheets - https://inkandvolt.com/guides/2019-planning-worksheets/ Please let me know if you walked through this process and how it's helped you. Connect elsewhere
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| Aaron Edelheit - Rest | 05 Dec 2018 | 00:28:30 | |
We all admit that breaks are essential but are we addicted to being busy? This weeks guest is Aaron Edelheit, and he's on a mission to help us reset. This reset supports our work, families, and relationships. Together, we'll talk about the roadmap to make the better choices, put life into perspective and aim for joy. Website: https://www.thehardbreak.com/
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| Scott Belsky - The Messy Middle | 28 Nov 2018 | 00:20:26 | |
This week’s guest is Scott Belsky. He’s an entrepreneur and author of Making Ideas Happen in 2010, but he’s best known for co-creating the online portfolio platform, Behance, Inc. In 2010, Belsky was included in Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business" list. His new book, The Messy Middle, is a real gem. It’s a front to back journey along the road of Behance - from launch to acquisition.
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| Tim Grahl - Resolve | 08 Nov 2018 | 00:48:04 | |
Book marketer and kingmaker of best selling authors, Tim Grahl talks us through his latest book - Running Down a Dream. Tim is a long time friend of mine, and we walk through some of the most painful moments in his pursuit to achieve a dream.
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| Chuck Rodgers - Fighting Depression & Anxiety | 03 Aug 2018 | 00:34:15 | |
I don't know about you, but the death of Anthony Bourdain hit me like a ton of bricks. He was a guy that had struggled with demons, but it seemed to be in his rearview. His death was a reminder to me that our demons aren't ever that far away. Elizabeth Gilbert says in "Big Magic" that fear is always along for the ride, but if you're going to beat it, it NEVER gets a vote. This Week's episode features Chuck Rodgers. He's a licensed therapist and LMFT. He's going to talk to us about depression and the states of feeling blue. Chuck is going to help us with some initial thoughts on how to deal with depression, but it's in no way a substitute for seeing a professional. If you're battling depression or just feeling bad, talk about it soon and often. We're all in this together. Connect with Chuck Website: http://wyndhurstcounselingcenter.com Twitter : https://twitter.com/tofeelinggood
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| Josh Myers - Emotion | 12 Jul 2018 | 00:32:40 | |
In episode three I talk with producer and composer Josh Myers about the use of emotion as he creates and why it's necessary for film. YouTube - Star Wars Video Minus Williams - https://youtu.be/Tj-GZJhfBmI Connect with Josh Wherever you download this podcast, please give us a review and a rating. Thank you!
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| Kristina Kuzmic - Strength | 31 May 2018 | 00:50:10 | |
Kristina Kuzmic rose to fame when she won a TV show from Oprah Winfrey in 2015. Since then she's become a voice of encouragement for women and mothers on the internet. Her videos have millions and millions of views, and her key is to be radically transparent. In this episode, we talk about how to find encouragement when things are less than stellar and how she keeps it all together. Connect with Kristina Connect with Dan
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| Maximizing Grant Writing for Funding Success | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:00:36 | |
In this insightful episode titled "Maximizing Grant Writing for Funding Success," experts Dan Portnoy and Lara Pimentel share transformative strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant acquisition and foster impactful relationships. Discover practical tips on crafting compelling grant proposals, navigating the complexities of funding mechanisms, and building lasting connections with donors. Ideal for nonprofit leaders, this conversation dives into the essentials of securing grants and leveraging partnerships for sustainable success. Whether you're a small community organization or a large philanthropic entity, this episode offers valuable insights into maximizing your funding potential and expanding your impact.
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| Justin McRoberts - Creativity | 17 May 2018 | 00:35:00 | |
Justin McRoberts Author, Songwriter, Mentor We kick off the podcast with my close friend, Justin. His book, Title Pending: Things I Think About When I Make Stuff is a book that I wish I had many, many years ago. In this episode, we talk about creativity and how we can strive to make better stuff.Connect with Justin Website: www.justinmcroberts.com Twitter: @JustinMcRoberts Instagram: @JustinMcRoberts Questions about the show @DanPortnoyEmail me - dan@portnoymediagroup.com
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| Welcome To Copy That! | 10 May 2018 | 00:01:28 | |
Hi, I’m Dan Portnoy, and I live in the Los Angeles Area. In my time here, I’ve been a creative director, a writer, a pitch man, a consultant and a filmmaker. The truth is, depending on the day, I’m still doing all these things. Over my career, I’ve worked in several creative disciplines, and no matter the field I see similarities in struggles and triumphs for creative people.
Copy That is a term used in film production that shows agreement or understanding.
The truth is I think we’re all creative in our work and our lives. My goal with this podcast is to learn, understand and help articulate some realities that I wasn’t aware of when I started down this road 20+ years ago.
We’ll talk about tools of multiple trades, but I want to get into the mental space of creativity - the courage to create, what drives us and how we can hone our skills. I’ll be talking with pros and celebs across multiple creative fields and ask for their help to understand better so we can Copy That. I hope you’ll join me. www.PortnoyMedia.com
www.UnfriendTheChildren.org
Free Resources for Nonprofits
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| Episode 27 - Strategic Messaging for Your Nonprofit | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:43:18 | |
Kristin Spiotto, the co-founder and CEO of Decoded Strategies, shares insights on strategic messaging for nonprofits. She emphasizes the importance of clear and customer-focused messaging, avoiding confusion and making the audience the story's hero. Kristin also discusses the role of AI in messaging and the need for human decision-making. She highlights the significance of empathy and authority in brand messaging and the value of delivering ongoing content to build relationships. Kristin advises early career professionals in messaging and emphasizes the importance of simplicity and clarity. She also discusses the importance of strategic planning and goal setting in messaging. In this conversation, Kristin discusses the importance of blocking time for critical thinking and reflection on past performance. She emphasizes the need for strategic changes and recommends books like 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' and 'Atomic Habits.' Kristin also shares how to connect with Decoded Strategies and highlights the challenges of effective communication. Takeaways
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:24 Starting a Business in 2020 04:33 Common Messaging Mistakes 06:31 Making the Shift to Customer-Focused Messaging 09:03 Positioning the Recipients as the Hero 10:09 Avoiding Emotional Manipulation in Messaging 12:13I mportance of Strategic Messaging 13:04 Pitfalls in Messaging and the Importance of Clear Brand Message 16:38 The Role of AI in Messaging 20:10 The Balance Between Cleverness and Clarity in Messaging 21:52 Including Empathy and Authority in Messaging 23:23 Delivering Value and Building Relationships 26:06 Advice for Early Career Professionals in Messaging 28:14 Simplicity and Clarity in Messaging 29:42 Creating Subplots in Brand Messaging 31:28 Prioritizing a Strong Brand Message 32:34 The Importance of Clear Messaging in Overcoming Blank Page Syndrome 33:16 Including Avatars in Messaging 35:12 Strategic Planning and Goal Setting 36:13 Blocking out time for critical thinking 37:12 Reflecting on past performance 38:18 Making strategic changes 38:48 Recommended books 39:50 How to connect with Decoded Strategies 40:50 The challenges of effective communication LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-spiotto/
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| Intro to Unfriend The Children - 10 crucial pieces for your welcome video | 03 Feb 2024 | 00:27:12 | |
Hello, and welcome to the nonprofit narrative podcast, the go-to space for marketing managers and development directors passionate about taking their nonprofits to new heights. I'm your host, Dan Portnoy high. In each episode, we will dive into the world of nonprofit storytelling, donor engagement, and fundraising strategies; whether you want to refine your narrative, boost your fundraising efforts, or seek inspiration guidance, you're in the right place. So today, we'll be exploring some innovative tips, practical ideas, and success stories whenever you never know where we will go. But today, I want to talk about welcome videos. Welcome videos are a great thing to talk about in February because in January, you know, we're getting ourselves back together after a crazy December, and you take a breather, and then you got to think about, alright, what are we doing? What are we doing for this year? What's our strategic planning looking like? When was that all coming together? Well, our theme for the month in The Nonprofit Narrative Academy is strategic planning. So I want to talk about that. But that'll be coming up a little later this month. And we've got an I've got a great guest in Kristen Spiro, who's going to be telling us talking to us about strategic communication. And then also later this month, I've got my brother, and you say, oh, nepotism, and I say, Well if your brother is really good at a thing, you should let him talk about his thing. And he's really good at graphic design. He has just an incredible eye for design. So we're going to talk about design. And we will talk about all that goes with it and what it conveys. So that's going to be some great font later this month. Okay, so let's talk about welcome videos. Well, I had a crazy idea a couple of years ago, and as a writer, I know that sometimes I come up with ideas, and they're half-baked, so I need to let them ruminate. And sometimes that takes a long time. So, actually, it did. It took a long time tyranny of the urgent and some the things, and I came up with the idea that I should want to talk about things like welcome videos and just a lot of the kinds of sins of nonprofits in general. But the tough part about doing it is that it usually means trashing a nonprofit or trying to block out everything they did, like all their logos, and then talking about it. And so, instead of doing that, I've created a fictional nonprofit called Unfriend the Children. And you can visit unfriend the children.com or.org. And you'll find my website. And so it's the more we do about this. This year, we will talk about all the different things that Unfriend The Children is going to do wrong. And it's just easier when I'm making all the mistakes to talk about it instead of somebody who's really trying very hard to get something out into the world. And then I trash it. So that's what I decided to do. So, with that, I decided to do a quick welcome video, and I want to talk about some of the sins of this welcome video.
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| The Nonprofit Narrative Academy | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:22:36 | |
I'm thrilled to unveil an idea two years in the making. It will be a game-changer for you and your organization: The Nonprofit Narrative Academy. Each month follows a theme to maximize an organization's story and put the pieces in place for maximum communication. And each month, you'll learn how to communicate your impact and engage with your community effectively. The academy covers it all, whether it's through managing social media, crafting compelling email campaigns, or launching impactful videos. The structure for learning a NEW e-book and audiobook every month. Then, on the second week of the month, I'll launch training with how-tos and give some homework. Then, a podcast from an additional export will be released in week three. And finally, a LIVE Q&A to answer questions, review specifics, and make changes for member organizations.
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| Matt Beans | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:29:19 | |
In the ever-evolving world of nonprofit organizations, the ability to craft a compelling narrative and tell a captivating story can be the difference between achieving your mission and getting lost in the noise. In today's episode, we welcome 6-time Primetime Emmy nominee writer Matt Beans, a storytelling expert with a treasure trove of experience in the entertainment industry. Matt Beans joins the show to shed light on how nonprofits can utilize narrative and storytelling techniques to elevate their messages and impact. Before diving into the episode, here's some info on Matt. Matt Beans is a renowned writer with a prolific television, animation, and entertainment career. With six Primetime Emmy nominations to his name, Matt's impressive portfolio boasts work on popular shows like "Robot Chicken," "Trolls," and "Dawn of the Croods." His extensive experience in storytelling makes Matt Beans the ideal guest to discuss the application of narrative techniques in the nonprofit sector. There's no better way for Nonprofit organizations to connect with audiences than through a compelling story, and Matt's expertise promises to provide invaluable insights into this practice. Creative journey from Maryland to LA with Robot Chicken writers. (0:04) Writing for TV shows with a focus on character development and scene structure. (6:09) Writing for TV and film, emphasizing clarity. (11:58) Writing for TV shows and nonprofit storytelling. (16:48) Nonprofit storytelling and emotionally compelling messaging. (21:02) I want to thank Matt for being on the show, and my hope is that you're inspired and equipped with the tools to craft narratives that resonate deeply with your audience. Email me your questions dan@Portnoymedia.com
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| Giving Tuesday | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:42:53 | |
What if you aren't ready for Giving Tuesday? Don't worry, I'm here to help. This week is a 7-part training I made to help Giving Tuesday be amazing. Watch the training here - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE2kh3qUPEGSc-5BGce0HrgaxNRNl7Uds Download the sample editorial calendar here - https://portnoy.co/3NynUjt
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| Nonprofit Mail Fail | 20 May 2022 | 00:15:29 | |
Don't let this happen to you! I recently received a mailing from a nonprofit that was big and jam-packed with goodies for me but there was zero connection. What should you do? Listen in to find out.
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