Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Prosperous Nonprofit
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| Raise More Money by Creating Strong Donor Experiences with Barbara O'Reilly | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:40:36 | |
Nonprofit leaders, if you’re ready to catapult your revenue, then this episode is for you! I sat down with special guest, Barabara O’Reilly, expert fundraiser and CEO of Windmill Hill Consulting, to chat about what organizations can do to boost their fundraising revenue. We dove into what’s holding nonprofits back and how they can grow to become financially strong organizations. We also discussed the importance of setting realistic goals and expectations when hiring a fundraiser. Plus, why relationship building and consistency are important factors in fundraising.
About Barbara Barbara is a seasoned fundraising consultant on a mission to help more nonprofits raise more money by creating strong donor experiences. Whether it was leading record-setting reunion classes, securing tens of millions of dollars from global corporations following some of the most devastating natural disasters around the world, or overseeing a team that grew donor engagement of major individual donors, Barbara knows that fundraising is much more than just asking for money. Her firm, Windmill Hill Consulting, works with organizations giving them the resources, skills, and mindset they need to build stronger donor relationships and catapult their revenue. Barbara serves as past president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Washington DC Metro Chapter. She sits on the board of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and AFP Foundation and chairs the Research Committee for the Giving USA Foundation. In 2020, she joined the faculty at the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute teaching nonprofit fundraising.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn a variety of fundraising strategies, including:
Teasers “Fundraising is about more than just asking for money.” “The real magic happens with conversations and with really understanding who those donors are and what drives them. But the challenge is that it takes time. And nonprofits, most of them, do not have the luxury of time.” “Saying that there are no donors out there is preposterous. There are. We've got to reframe our language to talk about that future state. Because then the donors are going to go in that direction with you if they see there's a path they can take with you.”
Resources The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/ The Windmill Hill Consulting Website: https://whillconsulting.com/ Join Barbara’s Coaching Cohort: https://whillconsulting.com/coachingcohort/ Connect with Barbara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boreillywhc/ Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/strong-donor-experiences
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| Capital Campaign Fundraising with Amy Varga | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:56:23 | |
Are you a nonprofit leader wondering if your organization should launch a capital campaign? If you’re on the fence about it, then this episode is for you. I’m chatting with special guest, Amy Varga, capital campaign expert and founder of The Varga Group. She dives into what you need to know, including how to leverage your donor base, conduct a feasibility study, and how financial planning plays an important role in campaign planning. She also breaks down how to tell the difference between incremental growth and a campaign. This is such a great episode for leaders looking to learn more about capital campaigns and how to use them in your organization.
About Amy For over 25 years, Amy Varga has worked with organizations to strengthen philanthropy, leadership, and boards. Amy founded The Varga Group in 2013 as a management consulting firm specializing in capital campaigns, major gifts fundraising, fundraising training, retreat facilitation, board development, and leadership coaching. The Varga Group has guided over 100 higher education institutions, independent schools, and nonprofits to raise more than $250M.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll get a deeper understanding of capital campaigns including:
Teasers “I think there's something magical about practitioners being educators for those programs.” “They're going to need to also grow their operations and their staffing and also potentially their facilities to grow all of those things. So that's what a capital campaign really is about. Sometimes I think people misunderstand a capital campaign to be a building campaign.” “We don't let them waste their money. That’s important as an ethical and integrity thing, for me to tell people upfront so that they can spend their money, building their capacity and doing all the things.” “A good consultant will tell you, no, please don't hire us. This is not the right fit for many reasons.”
Resources The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/ The Varga Group Website: https://thevargagroup.com/ Connect with Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyvarga/ Follow Amy on Instagram: @thevargagroup Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/capital-campaign
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| Behind the Scenes of Our 2024 Team Retreat | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:23:50 | |
Does your organization have team retreats? Whether you’re just beginning to explore them or you’re looking for new ideas for your next one, this episode is for you. I’m diving into a special, behind-the-scenes look at our annual team retreat. I’m discussing the benefits of retreats and why I think they are 100% worth the investment. Plus, the logistics and considerations leaders need to keep in mind when planning them. I’m also sharing the lessons I’ve learned from this retreat and from past years like taking pressure off the team, ensuring we allot enough time for activities, and not having a jam-packed itinerary.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at our annual team retreat, including:
Teasers “We're just trying new things every year and learning what works and what doesn't work, then revising for the next year.” “We tried to have a mix of training sessions where we're introducing new ideas or concepts to the team and they're learning something as well as 100 Degrees sessions where we were really informing the team and gathering feedback around the company.” “I cannot emphasize enough what a great investment a team retreat is. And it is an investment, so you need to budget for it. You need to prepare for it. But it's a fantastic investment into your organization.”
Resources Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/2024-team-retreat
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| Creating an Organizational Culture of Wellness with Melissa Wesner | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:49:00 | |
How does your nonprofit take care of its employees? Recent research shows that employees who strongly agree their employer cares about their overall well-being (compared with those who don't) are 71% less likely to report high levels of burnout, leading to happier and more productive employees. In this episode, I spoke with special guest, Melissa Wesner, Licensed Counselor, about how nonprofit leaders can create a culture of wellness that benefits both employees and your bottom line. Melissa shared a ton of strategies and resources leadership teams can use to cultivate this wellness culture like how to prevent burnout, the importance of addressing your own well-being, and setting strong boundaries. She also discussed how this wellness culture benefits the organization financially with lower employee turnover and more productivity. Plus, Melissa debunked one of the most common myths about taking care of your employees. This is a great episode for nonprofit leaders looking for ways to boost employee well-being and impact on the communities their organization serves.
About Melissa Melissa Wesner is a Licensed Counselor, Brainspotting Consultant, and Founder of LifeSpring Counseling Services a group counseling practice in Maryland. Melissa loves hosting, planning, and bringing people together for meaningful experiences which is one of the reasons that she is now hosting international retreats for entrepreneurs and leaders. She is also the host of the Dreaming & Doing podcast, a podcast for big dreamers and action-takers looking for weekly doses of inspiration from successful entrepreneurs and wellness experts.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for creating an organizational culture of wellness including:
Teasers “We have this people-pleaser trait, and we want to make everybody happy. We say yes, even when we don't want to say yes. The problem with saying yes when we don't want to say yes is that’s when resentment comes in.” “Give yourself permission to not feel guilty about taking care of yourself.” “Taking care of your employees’ well-being does not necessarily mean that you have to spend all of this money on extravagant things.”
Resources Creating Your Burnout Prevention Plan: https://dreaming-and-doing-podcast.ck.page/business-owner-burnout-plan A Preparation Checklist for Getting Out of the Office: https://dreaming-and-doing-podcast.ck.page/travel-prep-list Costa Rica Retreat: https://lifespringcounseling.net/small-business-owners-retreat-in-costa-rica Melissa’s Dreaming and Doing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dreaming-and-doing-podcast/id1723843028 Follow Melissa on Instagram: @melissa_wesner_ Follow Melissa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifespringcounselingservices
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/creating-culture-of-wellness
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| Spring Cleaning Your Systems | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:28:54 | |
When was the last time you took a long, hard look at your systems and processes? Although this isn’t exactly an exciting process, it is so beneficial for your nonprofit. Organizations that regularly look at how they can improve their processes not only save time but money and resources as well. In this episode, I’m discussing why taking a deep dive into your processes is important, how it builds trust with your donors, and how this can help your nonprofit scale in the future. I’m also sharing my favorite technology solutions, how to review your current tech stack, and how to implement new software. I’m even giving away my favorite tech secret!
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn why it’s important to streamline your systems and processes, including:
Teasers “Having the right systems really helps make sure you're looking at accurate data, accurate financial information, accurate program information, etc.” “Before we run out and get all excited and buy a bunch of new software that we may or may not use, I want you to look at what you already have and see if there are places where you can upgrade your existing subscriptions.” “We can really only do one thing at a time and do it really well.”
Resources Tech Soup: https://techsoup.org Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/spring-cleaning-systems
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| Leveraging the Power of Donor-Advised Funds with Mitch Stein | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:46:47 | |
Is your nonprofit getting donations from Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)? Whether your nonprofit is seasoned, brand new, or just looking to start accepting donations from DAFs, this episode is for you! I chatted with special guest, Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy for Chariot, a Donor-Advised Fund solution for nonprofits to maximize DAF fundraising. Mitch shared how he is helping nonprofits leverage the power of DAFs by explaining what they are, why they’re important, and how he is breaking down barriers for donors. He also talked about why it’s important to prevent costly errors and eliminate administrative challenges so that nonprofits can get the most money from DAFs. This is a great episode for organizations looking for a different way to bring in funding and diversify their revenue streams.
About Mitch Mitch is a social entrepreneur, community builder and impact innovator. He is currently the Head of Strategy for Chariot, a Donor-Advised Fund solution for nonprofits to maximize DAF fundraising. He previously founded a nonprofit marketplace and community called Pond after leaving his role as a VP on Goldman Sachs' Technology Investment Banking team. He's a long-time board member at The LGBT Center of NYC and an active alum of the Startup Leadership Program NYC. Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn about how nonprofits can leverage the power of Donor-Advised Funds to diversify their revenue streams, including:
Teasers “You’re not too late. It’s the perfect time to start leveling up, planning, and developing a strategy around generalized funds.” “Just imagine you had a gift card that you couldn’t use. You had to log into your bank account to use your gift card at Starbucks. How likely are you to stop in Starbucks versus knowing how usable the gift card is? You’re going to both use it more often and spend more money because the money is already allocated.” “We’ve worked with about 6,000 nonprofits. We ran an aggregate test across our current customers and over 40 percent of them had an inconsistency with their name or address.”
Resources Connect with Mitch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-stein/ Visit the Chariot website: https://www.givechariot.com/demo-video Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/leveraging-donor-advised-funds
Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!
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| Building Strong Community Relationships to Support Earned Income Initiatives with Megan McNally | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:41:29 | |
Are you leveraging the power of strong community relationships? This episode is full of strategies leaders can use to build lasting relationships in their communities and help diversify their funding with earned income. I spoke with special guest, Megan McNally, co-founder of The Foundry, who shared how she’s using the relationships she’s built to fund her nonprofit primarily through earned income. She discussed how she is building a social enterprise, partnering with the community, and not heavily relying on fundraising to operate her nonprofit. Megan also shared what financial management looks like for her, how she came to understand the true cost of things like time and efficiency, and why it’s important to have a strong financial foundation. This is a great episode for nonprofit leaders looking to use the relationships they have with the community to diversify their revenue streams.
About Megan Megan is the co-founder of The Foundry. She graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Environmental Policy, has worked on green building construction sites across the country, and gained experience in woodworking at Yestermorrow Design/Build School. She moved back to Buffalo to run a woodworking business from 2011-2014 and is passionate about supporting women and people of color in "non-traditional" career pathways. Megan is active in Big Brothers Big Sisters and encourages everyone to consider mentorship. She has been the recipient of the Women Who Move The City Award, BizJournal's 30 under 30 Award, Protege of The Year from the University at Buffalo’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and one of the finalists in the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo Centennial Awards.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of diversifying revenue streams and how the community can help support your nonprofit’s mission through earned income, including.
Teasers “I was doing environmental science and learned about a lot of the challenges around the old housing and housing stock in the city of Buffalo. And I ended up convincing my school to buy a house in the foreclosure option.” “In terms of our approach, we really try to look at what sort of earned income can we do?” It’s an opportunity for us to employ our young people who are practicing the skills that they’re developing, and they get paid to do it. It’s justification that the skills that they’re learning can actually give you money.”
Resources The Foundry Website: https://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/donate Follow the Foundry on Instagram: @thefoundrybuffalo Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/strong-community-relationships
Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!
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| Scaling Your Nonprofit Using Unique Revenue Streams with Sara Allen | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:36:28 | |
Are you looking for ways to scale your nonprofit? This episode is full of strategies leaders can use to grow their organizations and boost their impact on the communities they serve. I spoke with special guest, Sara Allen, Executive Director for Sojourns Community Health Clinic, who shared how she’s managed to do just that by using unconventional revenue streams. She chatted about how she’s shifted her mindset to think of her nonprofit as more like a business, and how this has positively impacted her organization and the community. Sara also shared several different strategies she’s used to scale her nonprofit using unique revenue streams. This is such a great episode for leaders to learn how to grow their organization!
About Sara As the Executive Director for Sojourns Community Health Clinic, Sara feels honored to lead a clinic that provides naturopathic primary care, physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, and other services to help people feel whole and well. Originally from the West Coast and raised on the East Coast, Sara believes that cohesion can be created across divides. Her sights are set on helping the world to embrace a model of wellness that is holistic, integrative, compassionate, and effective. Sara resided in the Washington, D.C. area for 20 years before relocating to New England in 2022. She holds a master’s degree in public communication with a public health focus from American University, a bachelor’s degree in religion and women’s studies from Duke University, and is a certified life and health coach.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for growing and scaling your nonprofit to boost your impact like:
Teasers “I would encourage nonprofits to bring in a bit of a business mindset.” “We operate like a nonprofit, we think like a business, but then we want to serve like a community member.” “This particular program isn't quite as profitable, but we're going to keep doing it anyway, because number one it’s important to our mission, and number two, we know that this program over here is more profitable and can sustain it. I think that's yet another reason that it's so important to really understand your numbers and manage them well.” “Does your calendar reflect your priorities?”
Resources Visit the Sojourns website and use code PROSPER for a discount on your purchase: https://sojourns.org Follow Sojourns on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sojournshealth/ Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saragoesglobal/ Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/scaling-your-nonprofit
Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!
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| The Importance of Cultural Considerations in Nonprofit Communities with Kelly Dumas | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:38:59 | |
Are you a nonprofit leader searching for ways to better serve your community? Look no further! I chat with special guest, Kelly Dumas, about how you can have a bigger impact on the people you serve. She discusses the importance of cultural considerations, going beyond “checking the box” and truly understanding your community. Kelly shares her first-hand experience of this when an individual came to her organization after a hallucination misdiagnosis. In reality, this person was performing a spiritual practice that is common in their culture, but no one took the time to become aware of these cultural differences. There are so many powerful lessons nonprofit leaders can take away from Kelly’s experiences.
About Kelly Kelly Dumas is a licensed clinical social worker and serves as the Executive Director of the Healing Hub of New York, Inc. She holds over 20 years of experience in behavioral health and nonprofits. Her work has included providing clinical services, executive and senior leadership, and overseeing the operations of the largest behavioral health organization in Western New York where she developed and led many programs, including the Black Mental Health Team which she brought together to meet the needs of the community following the racially motivated TOPS shooting that took 10 precious lives and left many scarred. A subject matter expert in community Black mental health, Kelly has traveled abroad to learn about indigenous practices that can be incorporated into the work she does within the community. She has also facilitated trainers to come to Buffalo and train 22 individuals in Indigenous Psychotherapy, an approach that centers people of color. She is a woman of faith and serves as the Director of Mental Health at Zion Dominion Global Ministries where she has worshipped for 22 years. Kelly is also an adjunct professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. She enjoys spending time with her husband Reggie and two children Denise and Dennis.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of cultural considerations in the nonprofit sector, including:
Teasers “Indigenous psychotherapy really just teaches how you kind of incorporate the differences that may exist and often exist when you are working with people of color.” “I just felt this calling that my assignment, which I'm very clear on, is centered around addressing the mental wellness of the people.” “A nonprofit is not for the weak at heart. There are rough days, but hope keeps me going.”
Resources Donate to the Healing Hub of New York, Inc.: https://www.healinghubny.org Follow the Healing Hub of New York, Inc. on Instagram: @healinghubny Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-dumas-b6782025/ Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/cultural-considerations
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| Breaking Nonprofit Norms to 4x Your Fundraising with Christina Edwards | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:56:15 | |
If you’re a nonprofit leader looking to 4x your fundraising revenue, then this episode is for you. I chat with special guest, Christina Edwards who shares how she is teaching nonprofit leaders to break industry norms to skyrocket their fundraising. We dive into the importance of investing in professional development, nonprofit “rules” Christina wants us to break when it comes to social media and email outreach, how to leverage social media influencers, and so much more!
About Christina Christina Edwards is the Founder & CEO of Splendid Consulting and the host of the Purpose and Profit Club Podcast. Christina is more than just a lifelong entrepreneur; she's a trusted marketing expert, a passionate business coach, and a catalyst for positive change. With her innovative Profit & Impact Flywheel Method, Christina has empowered thousands of ambitious social impact businesses and nonprofits to achieve remarkable success. Her clients consistently experience extraordinary revenue growth, often doubling or even quintupling their income. This is a testament to Christina's unwavering expertise and the transformative power of her programs. Christina's mission is clear: she's dedicated to helping purpose-driven founders like you achieve your boldest dreams. She believes that success should be enjoyable and scalable, and she's here to guide you every step of the way.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies you can implement to 4x your organization’s fundraising, like
Teasers “Investing in coaching has been like going for a walk versus going on a jet.” “A consultant is typically a subject matter expert on what they do. A coach tends to be a little bit more agnostic and they can help you get to where you want to be.” “It's that mindset piece that is really a huge part of coaching and a big part of what I think people miss as being pivotal to their revenue.” “I never want organizations to tout their low overhead. Do you know what you're also saying? Great news. We pay our staff at poverty level… You can pay people well. You can pay them a better salary and it will make your organization more money.”
Resources Christina’s FREE Prospecting List: https://www.splendidcourses.com/prospect Follow Christina on Instagram: @splendidconsulting Connect with Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinatza/ Follow Christina on Facebook: https://fb.com/splendidconsultingatl Check out Christina’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purpose-and-profit-club/id1662104886
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/breaking-nonprofit-norms
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| Setting the Intention for 2024 | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:18:40 | |
Have you settled on a word of the year for 2024 yet? This is one of my favorite ways to prepare for the upcoming year. It helps me set an intention and gives me something to work towards. However, choosing a word was a struggle for me this year. I wasn’t resonating with anything, and I didn’t want it to feel forced. In this episode, I’m diving into how I set my intention for the new year, even when choosing a word was a struggle. I’m sharing important lessons I’ve learned from unexpected places, like a snow globe, that resonated with me on a deep level. Plus, I’m chatting about my big goals for 2024 and giving you strategies for achieving your goals this year.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for setting your intentions and working towards your 2024 goals including:
Teasers “I hope beautiful things fall into place in a thousand little ways you didn't expect.” “It's not just a life of coincidence and sitting back and passively letting things happen to you. You have to actively be aware, walking towards your goals, towards those things you want to accomplish, and even towards those little daily habits.” “I am going to take action and then I am going to sit back and have the presence and the calm to watch the magic happen.” “I consistently get myself in the room where it happens with people who inspire me, who are further along in their journey than I am, who can teach me, and who will absolutely challenge me.”
Resources Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/2024-intentions
Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!
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| Rapidly Growing your Nonprofit with Ali Rabe | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:48:41 | |
As nonprofit leaders, we are always looking for ways to grow our impact on the communities we serve. It can be a challenge especially when we’re depending on government funding, which can be unpredictable and limited. My podcast guest, Ali Rabe, is sharing how she managed to 10x her nonprofit in under 5 years, even with government funding. Ali is diving into strategies she’s used to get creative with her fundraising, marketing, and growing her nonprofit, Jesse Tree. Her organization went from 2 staff members, including herself, in 2019 to 18 employees today. Ali is also sharing her favorite time management tips to avoid the burnout that so many people in the nonprofit sector experience.
About Ali Rabe Ali is the Executive Director at Jesse Tree, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing eviction and homelessness in the Treasure Valley. Ali has spent most of her career supporting local governments and nonprofits in their efforts to prevent and end homelessness. Ali is a proud alumnus of The College of Idaho and holds a J.D. from William & Mary Law School. She is the State Senator for District 16 in Idaho.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for growing your impact and diversifying your funding sources like:
Teasers “She just looked me in the eye and she said, ‘Why are you here? Where's your family? Go home to your family.’ I heard that constantly from people.” “I got really angry and ran for office.” “We were able to maintain our entire staff, even when that 3 million grant was gone.” “I was really intentional about hiring and who I brought on with my staff and my board. And I'm proud to say that a majority of our staff, more than 90 percent, are still with us.”
Resources Visit the Jesse Tree website: www.jessetreeidaho.org/donate Follow Ali on Instagram: @aliforidaho Follow Jesse Tree on Instagram: @jessetreeidaho Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/rapidly-growing-nonprofit
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| Implementing a Quarterly Review Process for Your Nonprofit | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:26:37 | |
Nonprofit leaders, are you leveraging the power of a quarterly review in your organization? If you haven’t implemented one yet or are looking for ways to improve your process, then this episode is for you. I’m breaking down strategies for how to effectively conduct a quarterly review. I’m giving you strategies to help you do a deep dive into your financials including establishing benchmarks, setting goals, planning for the future and so much more. Grab a notebook and tune in for a juicy episode! Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for implementing a quarterly review process for your nonprofit, including:
Teasers “Sometimes a month, 30 days, is not really long enough to see the results of your efforts and you need a little bit longer. And that's why looking at this on a quarterly basis is a great idea.” “I really love using a quarterly cadence to look at the big picture of your organization and not get so lost in the details.” “We don't want to set pie in the sky goals and not really identify what's going to hold us back from achieving those goals.” “If you're not currently doing some sort of quarterly review with your leadership team at your organization, I would really encourage you to think about that. Because here's the thing, when everybody understands at least some level of detail on how the organization is performing, they can be an active participant in the solution and working towards the goals.”
Resources The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/ Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/implementing-quarterly-review
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| Top Book Recommendations for 2024 | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:17:55 | |
Nonprofit leaders, when is the last time you set aside time to read? Whether you’re an avid reader like me, or it’s been a while since you picked up (or listened to) a book, you’ll want to give this episode a listen. I’m giving you my top book recommendations for 2024! I read 48 books in 2023 and now I’m diving into my favorites, from fun reads to the most inspiring and impactful. Some of these books have quite literally changed my life and how I’m leading my team. Several of these books are geared towards entrepreneurs, but ring so true for nonprofit leaders as well. I highly recommend you add all of these books to your 2024 reading list.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, I’m diving into the books I read in 2023 and giving you my top recommendations, including:
Teasers “I don't do enough that I really think is fun and I love this book because she really defines fun.” “The idea here is when you have a problem in your organization, instead of thinking, ‘Okay, how am I going to solve this problem?’ The question is, ‘Who am I going to get to help me solve this problem?’ And I just thought it was so powerful.” “I think we all want to achieve more by doing less.”
Resources Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/2024-book-recommendations
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| Knowing Your Numbers and Planning for the Future with Margaret Chapman Pomponio | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:41:50 | |
Knowing Your Numbers and Planning for the Future with Margaret Chapman Pomponio How do you use your nonprofit numbers to plan for the future? Knowing where your organization stands with its finances is so important for continuing to grow your impact on the communities you serve. In this episode, I chat with special guest Margaret Chapman Pomponio about how she’s using this knowledge to plan for the future sustainability of her nonprofit, West Virginia FREE. Margaret dives into how she is stepping outside of her comfort zone and using a unique approach to serving the community. She also shares how her nonprofit has shifted its fundraising strategy after looking at the financial trends. Like how WV FREE went from focusing on large donor contributions to individual, year-round contributions. Margaret also chats about how she is overcoming the scarcity mindset we so often see in the nonprofit sector.
About Margaret Before Margaret joined West Virginia FREE in 2002, she had a varied career, from serving two terms in AmeriCorps to working with the Lummi Nation in Washington, waiting tables, and teaching Women and Politics at Western Washington University. When she returned to her native Mountain State, she landed at WV FREE and began to earnestly expand reproductive health, rights, and justice work in her home state. Under Margaret’s leadership, WV FREE has successfully expanded its staff and reach and has experienced significant victories for reproductive health rights and justice policy throughout the state and at every level of government in a very challenging political climate. No stranger to fighting battles uphill, Margaret knows that advocacy for reproductive rights, and racial, gender, and economic justice is best done in partnership. She deeply values working in coalition and lifting up new leaders to build power for transformative social change. Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn how the power of knowing your numbers can help you grow your impact and plan for the future, including:
Teasers “As a leader, we have to recognize what our weaknesses are or how we can improve. And my approach to that is recognize it, say it, and ask for help. I’ve always been that person. You’ve got to ask for help.” “It’s been really gratifying to have more support. We know there’s a lot of untapped potential and it has kind of pushed us to that realization. We really do need to build more support right here in our own state and it’s bearing fruit.” “Feeling confident in the numbers is everything. And doing the multi-year outlook gives me so much peace of mind.” “Funders don’t want to invest in an organization that isn’t managing its finance as well. And to be able to tell the financial story to our donors I think gives a lot of peace of mind.”
Resources West Virginia FREE Website: www.wvfree.org Donate to West Virginia FREE: https://secure.everyaction.com/WDjTe0bHXU6iQi4HR-Rd1g2 FREE Monthly Finance Routine Checklist: https://100degreesconsulting.com/routine/ Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/knowing-your-numbers
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| Overcoming the Challenges of Inflation | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:22:36 | |
Overcoming the Challenges of Inflation Is your organization struggling with the many challenges that come with inflation? The rising cost of everything has been top of mind for most people, including nonprofit leaders. Inflation is impacting our employees, the communities we serve, and our donors. While rising costs are all around us, there are some strategies your organization can implement to overcome these challenges. In this episode, I dive into how you can keep up with rising costs like diversifying your revenue streams and looking at your organization’s cash reserves. These, along with some solid financial planning, can make a big difference for your nonprofit. I also discuss the challenges nonprofits are facing with retaining employees and strategies for raising their salary to market rate. Hint: we’re talking about getting comfortable with asking funders for more money. It may not be easy, but it is doable. Let’s dive in. Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies on how you can help deal with the rising costs within your organization, including:
Teasers “We need to have a forecast where we are proactively looking at our revenue and our expenses so we can project what our revenue needs to be to match that.” “Who knows what prices are going to turn into? Who knows where inflation is going?” “When we're talking about inflation-adjusted fundraising, we need to ask for more money.”
Resources FREE Cashflow Template: https://100degreesconsulting.com/cash Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/overcoming-inflation
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| Elevating the ROI of Conferences | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:19:03 | |
Is one of your New Year's resolutions to attend more conferences and professional development opportunities? Maybe you’re looking for how to make the most of these experiences. If this is on your 2024 bucket list, then this episode is for you! Your time and money are precious, so you want to be sure you are getting the highest possible return on investment (ROI) from the events you attend. In this podcast episode, I’m diving into ways to elevate your ROI of conferences by telling you the exact steps I take to get the most value from these events. I’m also sharing a few personal stories of how I created lasting relationships by getting out of my comfort zone and fully committing to the conference experience!
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn ways to boost the ROI of attending conferences including:
Teasers “It was an opportunity to really go deep and share ideas and brainstorm things with people I already know.” “Another favorite part of that conference was having a two-hour conversation while swimming in the ocean with somebody I had never met before. We were able to connect about so many things and share different ideas. It was fantastic.” “What I always do is evaluate the ROI on my experience. And it's not necessarily monetary ROI when it comes to conferences, but really thinking about the experience afterward and thinking, ‘Did I really connect on a deeper level with a number of people?’” “Make sure you've got that one action item from each session that you're actually going to do something about.”
Resources Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/elevating-roi-conferences
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| Disrupting the Status Quo in Your Organization | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:43:36 | |
Are you tired of feeling like you’re not getting anywhere with problem-solving in your organization? So many leaders and decision-makers have adopted a status quo with how they solve problems in their organization. It almost feels like they’re on autopilot. While having a good process for solving issues is beneficial, sometimes we don’t give enough thought to how these problems are impacting our staff and community members. That’s why I’m so excited to have special guest, Heather Hiscox on today’s podcast episode. She’s a disruptor and changemaker who teaches other leaders how to implement effective problem-solving strategies in their organizations. She’s diving into systems you can use in your organization, and how you can quickly solve problems. Plus, she even gives some amazing resources for nonprofit leaders.
About Heather Heather Hiscox is a frustrated changemaker on a mission to change the way WE change the world. Heather is the founder and CEO of Pause for Change. The PAUSE method is a proven and proprietary framework that helps changemakers address difficult challenges and pursue promising opportunities. These skills help organizations determine which solutions will create the greatest impact while using fewer resources and less time. Heather is the author of No More Status Quo: A Proven Framework to Change the Way We Change the World. She is also the co-creator and host of Possibility Project, an online conversation series and growing community of disruptive change makers reclaiming their power through meaningful sparks, connections, and action. Heather speaks at conferences and events about social impact (nonprofit, local government, and philanthropic) disruption and innovation, and has launched several ventures that benefit the social impact sector, connecting organizations to the training, skills, and resources they need to deepen their impact.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies on how to disrupt the status quo and creatively solve problems in your nonprofit organization.
Teasers “You don't have to work status quo. You can work with love and care and creativity and can really approach challenges in a whole new way.”
“It's disruptive in the way that I'm asking individuals and teams and organizations to first pause to identify who is actually impacted by this challenge. Who are the humans inside and outside your organization that will be most impacted? Because we often don't do that. We just barrel ahead based on those habits and how we're rewarded to just solve, solve, solve, go urgency.”
“A prosperous nonprofit is one that is vulnerable enough to identify what they don't know, that is open enough and empathetic enough to identify that they need to go learn from those people that are most engaged in the challenges, which are usually frontline staff and community members.”
Resources Heather’s Website: www.PauseforChange.com Heather’s Book: www.NoMoreStatusQuoBook.com Heather’s Talk Show: www.PossibilityProject.org Connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherhiscox/
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/disrupting-status-quo
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| The New Year’s Resolution that Changed My Work Life | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:20:56 | |
Are you feeling bogged down by a busy work schedule? Is 20 meetings a week your norm? I’ve been there and that’s exactly why I recorded this podcast episode. Today, I’m diving into the New Year’s resolution that completely changed my life! I’m sharing with you four tips to avoid the burnout being a nonprofit leader can sometimes bring. Plus, I’m giving you real-world examples of how you can start implementing these strategies in your everyday life. I’m talking about batching work, using your time wisely, prioritizing your tasks, and so much more!
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for navigating a busy schedule and avoiding burnout including:
Teasers “I changed my calendar link scheduling preferences and limited it to just two or three days. And it literally changed my life. I didn't have meetings every single day beginning to end with only 30 minutes or an hour in between.” “I create my additional to-do list again of only the bare essentials so that I am not overwhelmed by this daunting list of things that don't really need to get done.” “Batch work and batch your meetings to give yourself big chunks of open space to actually do work, get things done, think big, think strategically, and go deep in your work. Then, have your meetings on different days.”
Resources Financial Management Webinar: https://hello.blackbaud.com/2024-Financial-Management-Webinar-Series.html FREE Finance Routine Checklist: https://100degreesconsulting.com/routine Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/resolution-that-changed-work-life
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| Using Creativity to Shake Up the Nonprofit World with Treger Strasberg | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:41:59 | |
Are you looking for fresh ideas to shake up your nonprofit and grow your impact? If so, then you’re in luck! Special guest and founder of Humble Design, Treger Strasberg, is sharing all the different ways she’s shaking up the nonprofit world like… how she communicates with her donors, and using empathy, dignity, and creativity as part of her nonprofit’s mission. She also dives into how she’s been able to grow her nonprofit beyond Detroit to Chicago, Cleveland, Seattle, and San Diego by having set standard operating procedures. Treger also tells us how she’s inspiring those outside of her organization to get involved and sharing a huge mindset shift she experienced that completely changed the way she communicates with donors.
About Treger Treger did not set out to create a national nonprofit or fill a hole in the continuum of care for homeless individuals. She did not plan on establishing a system that would help thousands of veterans, women, children, and families to stop the revolving door of homelessness for them. She had no intention of connecting with countless volunteers and supporters who shared her life view of leading with empathy and dignity. She just wanted to help a friend in need. To date, Humble Design has furnished over 3,200 homes for over 9,100 hard-working moms, dads, kids, and veterans exiting homeless shelters. Families who have benefited from the home furnishings from Humble Design have had a 99 percent success rate of remaining in their homes. Humble Design was born out of the belief that families emerging from homelessness deserve to come home each day to a clean, friendly, and dignified home. Treger is honored to have been nominated for two Emmys for the TV show “Welcome Home,” which follows Treger and her husband Rob through the process of changing a family's life through design. She has been awarded ABC World News Person of the Week, Volunteer of the Year in Michigan, Woman of Distinction in California, IIDA Business Innovator, TCH Diversity Award, the Lighthouse Salute America Award, Optimist Club's Ruby Award, Girl Scout of America's One Tough Cookie Award, Make your Marc award by Marc Fisher, and Oakland County Executive's Elite 40 Under 40, and others.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn how Treger Strasberg of Humble Design is shaking up the nonprofit world including:
Teasers “I didn't want to just stick with any furniture that came my way. I wanted it to be dignified and respectful because she was my friend.”
“Those stories, for me, have opened up my eyes that this is an epidemic in this country that's coming down, whether we like it or not. Ans it is not just drug-addicted, mentally ill individuals who are struggling with being unhoused. One in four individuals in the United States are going to struggle with homelessness at some point in their life.”
“We're still governed by this archaic system that feels frustrating because our minds are living in this one world yet our financial statements are being judged in this other world.”
Resources Visit the Humble Design website: www.humbledesign.org Connect with Treger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/treger-strasberg-80020841/
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| 2023 Podcast Highlights | 25 Dec 2023 | 00:18:23 | |
2023 is quickly coming to a close, so I thought I’d do a podcast highlights episode. I’m diving into the top 10 most downloaded episodes of 2023 and boy oh boy are they juicy… like the episode where I announced that we were shutting down half of our business. It was absolutely terrifying, but 100% the best and most aligned decision for us. That experience was part of the inspiration for my ‘Building Confidence Doing Scary Things’ episode that aired shortly after. This year, we also dove into building your nonprofit finance dream team and the role of the nonprofit CFO. But enough about me. We had some amazing guests this year who gave our listeners a literal gold mine of information, especially around grants, organizational culture, and increasing your impact and improving your bottom line.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, we’ll dive into the most popular podcast episodes of 2023. Here’s the list if you want to jump straight to the episodes.
Teasers “We came to that decision, to basically shut down half of our business… It was terrifying, but it was 100 percent the right decision.”
“It's not normal for people to stay at an organization for five or ten years when people are just jumping around so much.”
“She demystifies all things federal grants because they're scary, they're big, they're confusing and their systems online are like dinosaurs.”
Resources Grant Writing Made Easy with Krista Kurlinkus: https://grantwritingmadeeasy.com/
FREE Finance Routine Checklist: https://100degreesconsulting.com/routine Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/2023-podcast-highlights
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| Fundraising Strategies for Small Nonprofits with Cindy Wagman | 18 Dec 2023 | 00:47:36 | |
Are you a small nonprofit leader looking for ways to spruce up your fundraising strategy to meet your goals? If you said yes, then you’re in luck as fundraising expert, Cindy Wagman, is joining us on today’s episode. She is sharing a wealth of knowledge, like the number one factor in fundraising success, how she’s seen fundraising change over the past two decades, and how having the right person in a fundraising role makes a huge difference for the nonprofit. She even tells us how access to expert fundraisers for small nonprofits is more attainable than you think. Cindy dives into how fractional fundraising is helping small organizations meet, and even exceed, their fundraising goals.
Read the podcast transcript here.
About Cindy Cindy Wagman is challenging the status quo when it comes to nonprofit consulting. As a nonprofit pro turned in-demand coach, consultant, and speaker, Cindy empowers nonprofit-serving consultants to shake off the “shoulds,” drop the nonprofit scarcity hangover, and find abundance in entrepreneurship. Cindy is the co-host of the Confessions with Jess & Cindy podcast, and author of the bestselling book, Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser’s Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your Soul, and founder of the Fractional Fundraising Movement.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies small nonprofits can use to up your fundraising game like:
Teasers “So it's [fundraising] a heavy push at the beginning and then it's a lot lighter of a load.”
“It takes 12 months, at least, for things to start to feel like, ‘Oh, okay, I can see this coming together.’”
“The organization has to understand that you have to build fundraising into your core budget to be able to sustain it.”
Resources Find a fractional fundraiser or become one: https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/ Connect with Cindy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindywagman/ Follow Cindy on Instagram: @cindywagman.consulting
FREE Cash Flow Forecast: https://100degreesconsulting.com/cash Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/fundraising-strategies-for-small-nonprofits
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| Using Your Budget to Support Team Culture and Values | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:21:04 | |
Are you effectively using your budget to support your team's culture and values? One of the most important qualities of a prosperous nonprofit is having a healthy, well-taken-care-of team. But is it reflected in your budget? In this episode, I’m diving into five ways your budget can support your organization’s team values. I’ll share strategies around defining your team culture and how you can work those values into your budget. And don’t worry, if you’re limited on funds, there are a ton of ways to get creative to make sure your team is happy, healthy, and well taken care of! Now, there is a little bit of tough love and you may feel a little called out in this episode. With that being said, I sincerely hope you take it to heart and look for ways to use your budget to take care of your team. Your nonprofit will have the best impact on the communities you serve when your team is happy and well cared for.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for how your budget can support your team culture and values including:
Teasers “One quality of a prosperous nonprofit is having a healthy, well taken care of team, but a lot of times I am not seeing that reflected in the budget.” “When employees are healthy, well-rested, well taken care of individuals, they are going to do better at work.” “A lunchtime yoga class is not going to solve that problem.” “We want to have a budget line for recognizing and rewarding behaviors and contributions that align with our team culture and values.” “If you want to prioritize our employees well-being but you're not actually allocating any resources towards this, it's just lip service.”
Resources FREE Cash Flow Template: https://100degreesconsulting.com/cash Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/budget-for-team-values
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| Creating Collaborative Environments for Social Change with Topher Wilkins | 15 Jul 2024 | 00:35:50 | |
If you’re a nonprofit leader looking to shake up the way you connect and collaborate, then this is the episode for you. I chat with Topher Wilkins, CEO of Opportunity Collaboration (OC), as he shares his journey of building a global community of leaders working to create positive change. Topher also discusses the importance of understanding what people need, disrupting industry norms, and building a strong community collaborative. Plus, he shares how he’s navigating the transition to community ownership. This is a fantastic episode, especially for introverted nonprofit leaders seeking deeper connections with peers!
About Topher Topher has been hosting people in collaborative environments for the purpose of social change for two decades. His purpose is to convene and connect nonprofit leaders, for-profit social entrepreneurs, grant-makers, impact investors, and all other agents of positive change, thereby building the ecosystem for the social sector and creating greater opportunities for international social and economic justice.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for creating collaborative environments, including:
Teasers “What happens is that it's actually beautiful for somebody who's an introvert because you have opportunities to form deeper connections.” “We're just ready for a new way of bringing people together a new convening model, especially coming out of the pandemic where a lot of us are craving those in-person moments to form those relationships. It feels like an industry that's ripe for disruption.” “No matter who we are, where we come from, how we get to the O.C., or the work we do, we are all human beings, first and foremost. And sometimes that means being parents and bringing the kiddos with us.”
Resources Opportunity Collaboration (OC) website: https://ocimpact.com/ Connect with Topher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/topherwilkins/ The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/ Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/collaborative-environments
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| Nonprofit Audits: How to Wrap Up 2023 Finances and Prepare for 2024 with Mark Pate | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:42:30 | |
Are you stressing about wrapping up your 2023 finances? There are so many regulations to adhere to and tasks to get done. It can get overwhelming very quickly. In our latest episode, special guest, Mark Pate, shares several great strategies for wrapping up your 2023 finances so you can go into 2024 stronger than ever. Mark answers burning questions like, “Should nonprofits change audit firms every three to five years?” He also shares how nonprofits can get the most out of working with an auditor, using audit information to tell your organization’s story and impact, and characteristics of a smooth auditing process. Plus, he dives into the ever-important year-end tasks, how to plan for the year ahead, and how to create a positive audit experience.
About Mark Pate Mark joined CapinCrouse in June 2013. He has over ten years of experience in nonprofit auditing and serves many different types of organizations, with a primary focus on universities, foundations, and international organizations. Since joining the firm, Mark has worked with key clients and served as the lead in planning and performing several financial statement audits each year.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for closing out your 2023 finances and preparing for the year ahead, including:
Teasers “It's a good thing to be thinking about as a board to make sure that you're not just getting the same thing done every single year.” “Don't just wait until it comes time for the audit to figure out all these complicated things.” “The clients that do well in the audits are the ones who are letting us know ahead of time.” “We want you to be as protected as possible. And so here are some ways that we've identified in your internal controls where you need to strengthen some things and change some things up.”
Resources Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-pate-6449443b Visit the CapinCrouse Website: https://capincrouse.com/ Download the FREE Finance Routine Checklist: https://100degreesconsulting.com/routine/ Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/nonprofit-audits
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| Public Relations for Nonprofits: Your Questions Answered with Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:49:59 | |
Are you a nonprofit leader feeling intimidated by public relations? You know you want to spread awareness for your organization, but PR feels scary and you have questions. Is it marketing? Is it fundraising? What is it exactly? If this sounds familiar, then stick around. In this episode of The Prosperous Nonprofit, I’m chatting with two special guests, Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti, co-owners of Full Swing Public Relations. They’re addressing your burning questions about PR and how you can leverage it to help grow your awareness… and your donor contributions. We’re diving into what PR is and strategies for PR outreach like including different audiences and how to craft compelling stories. We also chat about what pieces of PR nonprofits can DIY if they’re not ready to make the investment in a PR firm. Plus, we talk through the ROI of PR, a timeline of when you can start to see results, and how to play the long game. This episode is packed with great information that can help you leverage PR to meet your fundraising goals!
About Caitlin and Holly Caitlin and Holly are co-owners of Full Swing Public Relations, the nation's leading agency serving small business owners from underrecognized communities. Founded in 2019, Full Swing PR helps BIPOC and LGBTQ+ led companies and organizations increase their visibility, credibility, and sales through expertly-executed public relations strategies. Learn more at www.fullswingpr.com.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn PR strategies you can use to get media traction and higher donor engagement and contributions, like:
Teasers “Oftentimes what I see with nonprofits is that they have a ton of untapped potential. They have untapped things at their fingertips that they aren't taking advantage of.”
“After six weeks of doing some PR stuff in the media and then nurturing their audience, we sent one more email with an ask, and that one email got them $18,000 in donations.”
“It's ideal if you have at least three months to commit to a concentrated [PR] effort.”
Resources Last chance to grab our super special Black Friday deal… The Master Your Nonprofit Numbers Course for 50% OFF with code BLACKFRIDAY50. This is the lowest price you’ll see all year and it only lasts until Tuesday, November 28th.
PR Resources: https://fullswingpr.com/freebies/ Follow Full Swing PR on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook Connect with Caitlin on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram Connect with Holly on LinkedIn and Instagram
FREE Finance Routine Checklist: https://100degreesconsulting.com/routine/ Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/pr-for-nonprofits
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| Master Your Nonprofit Numbers | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:20:56 | |
If you could raise 53% more money next year for your organization, without hosting another gala event or traveling across the country to meet with a new donor, what would that mean for your nonprofit? Guidestar published a study that demonstrated that organizations that provided better and more information to stakeholders raised substantially more money in subsequent years than organizations that didn’t share information with stakeholders. So what’s the problem? Oftentimes, nonprofit leaders aren’t comfortable enough with their numbers to be able to confidently share interesting, insightful information that will make an impact on their donors. Sound familiar? You might feel like understanding your numbers is complicated or confusing - but I have a solution! In this episode, I’m diving into why Master Your Nonprofit Numbers is THE program for nonprofit leaders who want to understand and communicate their numbers with a clear and simple system that truly works. The best part: The course requires NO accounting knowledge or a background in finance. It was designed exclusively for YOU, the busy nonprofit leader who’s wearing ALL the hats. Clarity and confidence is the name of our game! In honor of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday, and the official kickoff of the holiday season, we are offering Master Your Nonprofit Numbers at 50% off! (Use code: BLACKFRIDAY50) This is the lowest price you’ll ever see on this program all year long. Grab it now and invest in your own professional development this year!
Read the podcast transcript here.
Resources Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/leveraging-your-990
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| Leveraging Your 990 as a Powerful Marketing Tool | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:24:46 | |
Did you know the 990 can be more than just a tax form? It’s also a powerful marketing tool you can leverage to make a great impression on donors and stakeholders and get more funding for your nonprofit. In this episode, I’m diving into the ins and outs of the 990, why it is more than just a tax form, and how you can use it strategically for your organization. In today’s episode, get ready to learn how you can intentionally fill out the 990 with your mission statement, metrics, and impact to tell a story and give the true picture of what your organization is doing for the communities it serves. Your 990 is a great opportunity to promote accountability and transparency, both critical in any nonprofit. Financial transparency is a surefire way to land even more contributions from donors! I’m also sharing why monitoring your GuideStar profile frequently and keeping it up to date is important. Plus, how all of these factors play a role in leveraging your 990 as the powerful marketing tool that it is. Tune in to learn how to use your 990 to make an even greater impact in your community.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies on how you can leverage your 990 as a marketing tool to grow your impact in the communities you serve, including:
Teasers “GuideStar published a study a few years ago that said organizations that were more transparent received 53% more in contributions the following year.” “A really great way to get potential donors excited about giving is to put really thorough descriptions that tell a story and include metrics on your 990.” “We can use a 990 as a strategic marketing tool to make a good first impression on our donors and other stakeholders.” “Stop recycling those old descriptions of your programs from five years ago that don’t have any metrics in them and collaborate with other teams in the organization.”
Resources FREE Finance Routine Checklist: https://100degreesconsulting.com/routine Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/leveraging-your-990
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| Meet Your Year-End Fundraising Goals with Morgan Gross | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:35:47 | |
Are you in the year-end fundraising time crunch? The end of the year is often one of the busiest times for nonprofits, with teams hustling to achieve their year-end fundraising goals. That’s why I am so excited to have a special guest and fundraising expert, Morgan Gross in this podcast episode. Morgan shares how she’s helped nonprofits achieve their fundraising goals and expand their reach internationally. She also shares with us what strategies she’s used to achieve these goals like leveraging the power of technology, utilizing peer-to-peer fundraising techniques, and navigating the fine line of ethical storytelling. Morgan gives listeners creative ideas for not only engaging donors but also educating them, furthering fundraising impact. If you’re a nonprofit leader looking to meet your year-end fundraising goals, then this episode is for you.
About Morgan Gross: Morgan is the founder and CEO of Fundraising Beyond Borders. Her mission is to help international nonprofits fundraise with confidence. She works with organizations to give them the strategies to succeed so that they can continue making the world a better place. She co-founded hermy first nonprofit in 2014 and has years of experience building from the ground up. After traveling and creating award-winning fundraising campaigns across East and Southern Africa, she learned the success of international nonprofits lies in a customized fundraising plan, realistic fundraising goals, targeted messaging, and global donor engagement techniques. Years later, she’s now dedicated to coaching individuals and groups that strive to make a material impact on causes they love.
Episode Summary: In today’s episode, you’ll learn strategies for meeting your year-end fundraising goals and expanding your reach internationally, like:
Teasers: “The power of peer-to-peer fundraising is incredible.” “You have to do a ton of research on that and figure out who your donors are, who and who your ideal donor is. In regards to storytelling, that is so crucial.” “We may need a different message for different people on our list at different times.” “How are we actually engaging our donors? …Yes, it’s communication, but it’s also education. How are we educating our donors? And also, how are we making a community and providing a community for our donors to get engaged?”
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| Leveraging Consultants for Your Nonprofit | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:27:23 | |
Are you leveraging consultants for your nonprofit? Maybe you’re debating on bringing on a consultant but aren’t sure where to start. Or maybe you’re not even sure if bringing on a consultant is the right move for your organization. If you’re in consultant limbo, then this episode is for you! In today’s episode, I share my experiences hiring consultants for organizations as well as being a consultant for organizations. I dive into some of the legal nuances of consultant vs. employee and some of the common areas where nonprofits use consultants. I also break down the benefits and downsides of working with consultants, so you can determine if using a consultant is the right fit for your organization. This episode also covers strategies for selecting the right consultant for your nonprofit and how to set them up for success. Plus, I share how to ensure you’re leveraging consultants in the most strategic way possible with a deep dive into the process of working with a consultant so that you can have an idea of what to expect when bringing one on for your organization.
Episode Summary: In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for leveraging consultants in your nonprofit, including:
Teasers: “A consultant is often able to pop in and pop out as you need them. Instead of being tied to a particular salary for an indefinite period of time, you can hire a consultant or contractor as you need them. You're really getting more bang for your buck.” “Make sure that you are able to set the consultants up for success and have really strong communication. Don't hire them and then expect them to jump in and do everything.” “What you don't want is to hire a consultant for a period of time or for a project and then inadvertently neglect to tell them about a big deadline you have coming up. And then, it's a disorganized chaotic process.”
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| Building an Inclusive Culture with Yanira Castro | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:42:54 | |
Are you looking for ways to build an inclusive culture in your nonprofit? Organizational culture can be a challenge for many nonprofit leaders. One of the main reasons is that every organization has blind spots. It can be difficult to see what your organization is missing, especially when you’re on the inside all day every day. In this episode, I sit down with Yanira Castro to chat about how she uses strategies to help nonprofits build an inclusive culture. She discusses how she uses respectful storytelling and ways to use language that is inclusive and nonexclusionary. Yanira also dives into how to use core values to set the tone and transform your culture. She also gives some great examples of what not to do when you’re building a culture of inclusivity.
About Yanira: Yanira M. Castro (she/her/ella) is a speaker and communications professional with more than 20 years of experience in telling inspiring stories to audiences ranging from national television shows to leading digital channels. Yanira founded Humanity Communications Collective in 2017 to inspire people with stories of joy and justice. The team, made up of amazingly talented women and people of color, is highly focused on digital engagement and storytelling, by reminding people to embrace technology, business, and life in a way that focuses on people’s humanity. Humanity Communications Collective has also shared important and groundbreaking client stories on CBS This Morning, ABC News, 60 Minutes, Essence, Now This!, O, The Oprah Magazine, and many others.
Episode Summary: In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for building an inclusive and understanding organizational culture for your nonprofit, including:
Teasers: “There's more power in telling a story that is centered in somebody's lived experience in a way that showcases them as a hero of their own narrative and not the nonprofit being the hero.” “Feedback can be tough, but we need to hear the tough things in order for us to really change, especially if we're looking at changing people's hearts and minds.” “Values that we hold really build our culture in a way that people really enjoy.”
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| Nonprofit Budgeting for 2024: If You Haven’t Started Yet, You’re Behind | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:25:51 | |
Have you started the process of budgeting for 2024 yet? It’s already October, so if you haven’t started yet, you’re behind. This podcast episode will help you get caught up so you can go into 2024 prepared and ready to make a big impact on the communities you serve. This episode covers six tips for improving your nonprofit’s 2024 budgeting process. We dive into what mistakes many organizations make during this process, and more importantly, how to avoid them. Plus, strategies for boosting your team’s morale during this often difficult time. Hint: it’s not giving them free rein to make their department’s budget and then slashing it in half. There is a better, more effective, and more collaborative way to budget that also accounts for sustainability, like having a cash reserve. You can learn how to be more proactive and strategic about budgeting for 2024 so you and your team can hit the ground running in January. Lead your team into the new fiscal year stronger than ever and ready to make an even bigger impact.
Episode Summary: In this episode, you’ll learn how to get caught up to speed on your 2024 budgeting so that you can go into the new fiscal year ready to hit the ground running and make a larger impact, like…
Teasers: “We want to be thinking strategically about allocating the resources that we have to achieve our biggest goals.” “Think from a 30,000-foot view instead of just taking this year's profit and loss statement or income statement and tweaking it a little bit.” “One big mistake I see a lot of nonprofits making is that we are building a break-even budget every single year. We're budgeting for as much revenue as we have expenses and vice versa.” “We want to make sure we have time to really be strategic and not just plunk some numbers into Excel based on what we did last year and hope for the best.”
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| Leveraging Technology to Facilitate Better Planning with Heather Johnson of Blackbaud | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:31:59 | |
Are you leveraging technology to create better outcomes for your nonprofit? Do you immediately get a feeling of overwhelm or dread when you hear the term “leveraging technology?” It’s understandable if you do, technology can be complicated to say the least. However, it can also be a game changer when it comes to freeing up extra time. In today’s episode, I chat with Heather Johnson about her experience of helping nonprofits leverage technology. We dive into how the nonprofit space has evolved over the last two decades, especially regarding technology and awareness. Heather also tells us her first-hand experiences of how organizations are having a much greater impact on their communities when they have a solid financial foundation and good technology systems in place. She also shares how nonprofits are experiencing high ROIs when they incorporate more efficient processes into their backend business operations. Plus, you’ll learn more about how to use one of your greatest assets, your team, when identifying and improving inefficiencies within your organization.
About Heather: Heather Johnson has spent two decades working with technology for nonprofits. With experience working with nonprofits at every step of their journey to revolutionize their organizations, she has come to learn what good looks like and where technology can be the nonprofit's friend or their worst enemy. Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary: In this episode, you’ll learn how leveraging technology can create better outcomes for your nonprofit like:
Teasers: “We've seen the business of nonprofits explode over the last 20 years, and I really believe that it's just going to continue to grow as folks become more and more focused on social good.” “Let the machines work so the people can think.” “You cannot have the impact that you want to have if your backend (system) is broken.” “Any platform is only as good as its level of adoption.”
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| Finding Peer Connections as a Nonprofit Leader with Ellen Kehl | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:39:01 | |
Do you ever feel alone as a nonprofit leader? Maybe you feel like you don't have anyone to talk to within your organization about the challenges you're facing. Finding peer connections can sometimes feel impossible for nonprofit leaders. In today's episode, I chat with Ellen Kehl about how she’s helping to foster connections within the nonprofit leadership community to help leaders overcome the many obstacles they’re experiencing. We talk about the different challenges nonprofit leaders are facing in the post-COVID world like staffing issues, a remote workforce, different funding priorities, and why it’s so important for them to find a sense of peer connection with their fellow nonprofit leaders. We also discuss different strategies thriving nonprofits are using to stay ahead of these challenges. Ellen shares some of her favorite resources that support nonprofit leaders, especially those that create peer connections. Plus, we chat about common characteristics of thriving nonprofits and how leaders can start applying strategies like being more tolerant of risk in their organizations. This episode is full of practical tips you can start implementing today.
About Ellen: Ellen Kehl is the Associate Director with The Nonprofit Partnership. Ellen has her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and her Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Gannon University. She began with The Nonprofit Partnership as a student intern in January of 2015 and secured full-time employment after receiving her MPA in June of 2016. Ellen enjoys acting as the bridge between The Nonprofit Partnership and its member organizations. She's responsible for the organization’s brand management, member relations, programming, partnerships, and more.
Episode Summary: In today’s episode, you’ll learn
Teasers: “I like to think we're the Google for nonprofits.” “I think about my time in the nonprofit sector and I felt like I was all by myself. I didn't have anybody. I didn't have any peers that I could go to.” “The way that these groups are keeping up is through different things, like embracing technology.” “I think just being a human and being a good human, those have been the best qualities.”
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| A Special Update: My Book-Writing Journey | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:23:24 | |
In this episode, I’m giving a behind-the-scenes look at a project that is near and dear to my heart, writing a full-length book! I’m diving into why this project is so special to me and what my journey has been like so far, including the ups, downs, and bumps in the road.
I’m also sharing a huge mindset shift that helped me get fully aligned with my book concept and navigate the no’s I’m getting from publishing agents. Plus, some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned so far during this process. This episode is full of important lessons that can be applied not just to writing a book, but to running a prosperous nonprofit!
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll get an update on a special project that’s been on my heart for a long time, writing a full-length book, including:
Teasers “What is it that I want to be known for? And how does this, maybe even more importantly, how does this tie to my business?” “I'm not very patient. And once I get an idea, I'm ready to go. I'm ready to implement. I'm ready to do it. That has served me really well in many ways and also can really keep me from doing my best work, honestly.” “Just because you think you're not an official writer doesn't mean that you can't get a traditionally published book.” “I probably walked 30 to 40 miles in total when I was in Puerto Rico and I got a whole new idea of a way to shape and structure the book. It makes so much more sense and is going to reach a much wider audience.”
Resources The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/ Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/book-update
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| Meaningfully Integrating Core Values into Your Work with Chad Zibelman | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:40:58 | |
How are you integrating core values into your nonprofit’s everyday work? Are you utilizing these values as a decision tool and a means for navigating your organization through changes? How do all of your employees, from those on the front lines to the leadership team embody core values every day? In this episode, special guest Chad Zibelman talks about how he and his organization integrate core values into their everyday work. He discusses how to use these values to help your organization grow by leveraging your professional network, building a flexible organization, and strategically looking at “failure.” Chad also gives us practical tips for building relationships with donors all while advocating for your organization’s mission, and turning to these values to know when to say no. On top of all of that, Chad also tells us how he lands the ever-sought-after corporate partnerships.
About Chad: Chad Zibelman is the CEO of The Sonder Project, an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to empower impoverished communities through high-impact, sustainable development. Chad grew up in the Philadelphia area and graduated from Temple University with a degree in Education. He then joined the Peace Corps and taught in a rural school in the African country of Namibia. Upon completion of his service, Chad returned to the US and began an 8-year career with the non-profit organization buildOn. buildOn constructs schools in developing countries and Chad worked his way up to become Trek Director, responsible for a program that brought over 1,000 volunteers/year abroad to immerse in communities and help build schools. The founders of The Sonder Project came to know Chad when they participated in a buildOn Trek to Burkina Faso in 2015, and three years later, they asked him to lead the organization. Chad resides with his wife, two daughters, and their pet rabbit in Sonoma County, CA. Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary: In today's episode, you’ll learn strategies for meaningfully integrating your organization’s core values into your everyday work including:
Teasers: “We really try to live by our values. One of our values is to listen to others, and that includes our beneficiaries, includes partners on the ground, includes our donors, but we take that seriously.” “I think it's important for individuals working, whether it's a small organization or a big organization, to not be afraid of the vision that you set and to make sure you are a constant advocate for that vision.” “It was a really collaborative experience with all of our board members and our staff to understand what drives us.” “Creating an environment where people are not afraid to speak their minds and share in a safe space only allows the whole organization to be more prosperous.”
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Resources: Connect with Chad on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/czibelman/ The Sonder Project: thesonderproject.org Grantsworks: www.grantsworksacademy.com/federal-grants-simplified Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: 100degreesconsulting.com/integrating-core-values
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| Creating a Strong Organizational Culture with Alissa Novoselick | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:48:12 | |
Is organizational culture top of mind for your nonprofit? If it isn’t, it really should be. Special guest, Alissa Novoselick, explains exactly why in today’s podcast episode. She brings us her unique perspective as a modern CFO who prioritizes building a strong organizational culture because she sees just how much it impacts the nonprofit’s bottom line. Alissa discusses how she created a finance department that plays a big role in building her organization's culture, instead of being seen as the “nay-sayers” with a bad rap, (something many of us in the nonprofit finance world are very familiar with). She gives listeners practical tips and strategies that nonprofit leaders can start implementing to build a strong culture and create an organization that people actually want to be a part of. We also dive into what works well in a CEO-CFO relationship and how to better understand other members of the leadership team. Plus, different nonprofit trends impacting modern CFOs and how data and technology play a part in this role.
About Alissa: With fifteen years of experience as a nonprofit executive, consultant, and educator, Alissa loves working with organizations and small businesses to develop healthy strategies and practices that give back tenfold. While her skills focus on finance and operations, what sets her apart are the educational values and governance principles woven into every aspect of her work. Over the course of her career, she’s been called to serve multiple organizations and small businesses. And when a mass of leaders came to her in 2019 to ask for some support, she saw there was a need for genuine, trustworthy, and loyal collaboration from someone who can marry industry knowledge with an understanding of the day-to-day. Her practice in coaching and mentorship, technical assistance, and financial strategy among peer executive directors and small business owners blossomed. This all led her to Greater Impact — because, without a financial backbone, the most important programs, interventions, and products don’t get to the communities that need and deserve them the most.
Episode Summary: In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for building a strong organizational culture including:
Teasers: “But what I’ve found is just, there’s so much value in the co-creation of financial documents, instruments, things of that sort… to create a financially savvy culture, but also to move forward some bigger strategic initiatives.” “We are all stewards of this mission and this organization, no matter where we sit in the org chart.” “If you’ve got constant turnover in your organization, you are going to see that is going to impact your bottom line.” “Culture is created through relationships, and if you are a leader of an organization in any capacity, you have the power to influence your team.”
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| Mastering Nonprofit Cash Flow: From Strapped to Stacked | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:24:26 | |
Are you on the nonprofit cash flow rollercoaster? Managing cash flow is one of the trickiest things for nonprofit leaders because so much of it is out of our control. And while it can feel dizzying to be on the constant up and down of cash coming in and going out, there are ways to manage. In this episode, we dive into different strategies your organization can use to help better manage your cash flow like leveraging your strategic plan, keeping up to date with your bookkeeping, and putting better financial controls into place. We also discuss how you can diversify your revenue streams to help fill in the gaps during your cash flow “off seasons.” While managing cash flow is a common struggle for organizations, there are resources out there to help. We explore different tools nonprofits can use to help them better plan and manage their finances, including a free cash flow forecast template. Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In today's episode, you’ll learn practical tips and strategies for managing your nonprofit’s cash flow, including:
Teasers “Our revenue is solid, so why in the world does it feel so, so hard to make payroll?” “There's a lot that's within our control, a lot beyond our control, but it all impacts our cash flow.” “Often expenses just get out of control really quickly and so it takes some intention and some planning to make sure we're reigning them in.” “You don't have to stare at a blank Excel sheet and freak out.”
Huge thank you to our sponsor, Grants Works! With billions of dollars in federal grant funding available, now is the time to learn about how to apply for and manage federal grants from Patrice Davis, an expert who simplifies federal grants. Her Federal Grants Simplified Bootcamp is a six-week hybrid training that gives you the freedom to access on-demand training on your schedule and to attend live weekly Q&A sessions with Patrice. Plus, GrantsWorks is an ACFRE approved continuing education provider. Use code DEGREES for 10% off your registration.
Resources Cash Flow Forecast Template: 100degreesconsulting.com/cash Grantsworks: www.grantsworksacademy.com/federal-grants-simplified Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: 100degreesconsulting.com/nonprofit-cash-flow
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| Strengthening Donor Relationships and Overcoming Challenges with Dr. Mark Scott | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:44:36 | |
Are you looking for strategies to strengthen your donor relationships? Or how to overcome some of the many challenges nonprofits are facing today? In today’s episode, we chat with Dr. Mark Scott from the Oishei Foundation, an organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting nonprofits. We dive into how his organization provides support for nonprofits and discuss new demands and challenges nonprofits are facing around staffing shortages, competition with the corporate sector, and the struggle to find good help. Plus, Dr. Scott gives us some strategies to help overcome these obstacles. He also talks about how nonprofits can be more realistic with their overhead costs when submitting grant proposals to funders and how to build better relationships with them. He gives great strategies for strengthening these donor relationships like taking small relationship-building actions over time and how this can help your organization succeed and better serve your community. This episode is full of practical tips nonprofit leaders can take action on today.
About Dr. Mark Scott: Mark joined the Foundation in January 2022 to lead Oishei’s philanthropic support practice that is designed to strengthen and support the WNY nonprofit ecosystem. He works closely with Foundation staff to enhance the capacity and work of grantee organizations and community partners. He oversees the Foundation’s initiatives in leadership development, network building, and convening, most notably the Karen Lee Spaulding Oishei Fellowship for Leaders of Color, Community Conversations for Leaders of Color, and the Oishei Leader program. Mark holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and Policy, an MBA from Niagara University, and a BS in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management from Cheyney University in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, the nation’s oldest Historically Black College & University (HBCU).
Episode Summary: In this episode, you will learn strategies for strengthening donor relationships and overcoming obstacles in the nonprofit sector, like:
Teasers: “But what we are finding is that because nonprofits stepped up and they had become so heavily dependent on government resources during the COVID pandemic period, they have kind of lost their way.” “Nonprofits really need unrestricted support.” “People are doing nonprofit work and not being paid a living wage. So it's like helping to fight poverty, but being in poverty themselves because they're not making a living wage.” “When we play with the ask, we perpetuate this vicious cycle of undercutting the work.” “If you build that relationship over a period of time, and you don't always have to ask, the funder will see it.”
Huge thank you to our sponsor! This series is sponsored by Blackbaud, the essential software provider for the organizations and people who change the world. Blackbaud has been working with finance professionals at nonprofit and social good organizations for almost 40 years with its Blackbaud Financial Edge, NXT Fund, accounting software expertise, and services. You can streamline your financial operations, strengthen your accountability, and make data-driven decisions to increase your impact. To learn more, visit https://www.blackbaud.com/
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| Maximize Your Impact with Data with Triana Urraca | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:46:57 | |
Are you maximizing your nonprofit’s impact? What if I told you the key to doing just that was data? Sounds complicated, right? Well, it’s not as complex as it seems. Our special guest, Triana Urraca, breaks down the strategies she’s used to help countless nonprofits maximize their organization’s impact using data. She dives into the different types of data she uses and how she implements data collection systems. Triana also shares with us how most of the data she uses is often what organizations already have on hand. Plus, she discusses just how important it is for nonprofits to continuously analyze their systems so that they can make informed decisions that drive further impact for the communities they serve. We also talk about how organizations can shift the way they think about data and look at it as a way to improve our nonprofit and make impactful decisions. Triana even gives examples of how organizations with data-driven cultures get more funding. This episode is a game-changer!
About Triana As CEO of Data Systems Simplified, Triana utilizes almost 15 years of experience working for nonprofits in data and evaluation roles to coach nonprofit clients in creating sustainable data systems and putting a strategy in place to maximize and demonstrate their impact. Triana also serves as the Consultant Director of Evaluation at Read Alliance, a literacy nonprofit in NY and PA. In a previous position, she led the data management of a professional development program for hundreds of K-12 educators across 30 states. In her work, Triana has designed automated dashboards that visualize data in real-time for over 10,000 survey responses. She has produced data results and analysis for six-figure grants from organizations such as Carnegie Corporation of New York and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Triana holds a B.A. in Psychology, an M.P.A. in Nonprofit Management, and a Certificate in Data Visualization, all from New York University. In addition, she completed the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Strategic Data Project Institute for Leadership in Analytics and is a Certified Tableau Desktop Specialist.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In today's episode, you’ll learn the importance of using data to maximize your nonprofit’s impact including:
Teasers “I think a lot of times there's a pressure to just measure everything under the sun.” “You're probably not using whatever you have, even if it's a spreadsheet, you're probably not using what you have as effectively as you could be.” “What makes you think that a new, you're actually gonna use a new system if you don't use the one that you already have?” “Every organization needs to be looking at their data in this very strategic way.” “You don't have to have like a full-time data analyst on the team. This can be somebody that's involved in programs with a portion of their time dedicated to data. Anyone can learn this, understand the strategy, and work to analyze the data to help the organization.”
Huge thank you to our sponsor, Grants Works! With billions of dollars in federal grant funding available, now is the time to learn about how to apply for and manage federal grants from Patrice Davis, an expert who simplifies federal grants. Her Federal Grants Simplified Bootcamp is a six-week hybrid training that gives you the freedom to access on-demand training on your schedule and to attend live weekly Q&A sessions with Patrice. Plus, GrantsWorks is an ACFRE approved continuing education provider. Use code DEGREES for 10% off your registration.
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| New Leader Success: The Nonprofit Leadership Dynamic with Ivan Gilreath and Deena Terry | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:39:35 | |
Nonprofit leaders, how are you setting up your new leaders for success? What strategies do you have in place to ensure they come into the organization strong? And arguably more importantly, how are you ensuring your new leaders keep a good momentum without burning out? In today’s episode, we have two very special guests, Ivan Gilreath and Deena Terry. Ivan and Deena work together as the CEO and CFO of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale. They give us their “secrets” for a successful CEO-CFO working relationship and how their dynamic works day in and day out in the organization. They also discuss nonprofit trends and why it’s important to run a nonprofit like a business. Plus, Ivan tells us exactly how he set Deena up for success when she came on as the CFO after what felt like a revolving door of CFOs before his time as CEO at the organization. Now, Ivan and Deena have been working together as a team for over two years, so their dynamic is still going strong, and their nonprofit is reaping the benefits of it.
About Ivan and Deena Ivan, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale (BGCS) CEO, has two decades of corporate executive experience including success in strategic planning, growth, and community engagement. He served for 10 years as President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of The Midlands. Prior to that, he spent five years as President of ING’s Employee Benefits Division and 20 years in Mutual of Omaha’s Group Insurance Division. Deena, the BGCS CFO, has worked in partnership with Ivan for two years. She has a wealth of nonprofit experience, and has spent her entire career in a number of different nonprofit organizations. Between the two of them, they have seen it all.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In today's episode, you’ll learn the importance of a good working CEO-CFO relationship and how to set your new leaders up for success.
Teasers “We've become programmatically, even a better organization because during the pandemic we had to figure out different ways to deliver our programming than what we used to do before the pandemic.” “Just because we're called nonprofits doesn't mean that we should have $0 left over at the end of the year. We should not be spending every single dollar that comes in the door.” “You really can't do any aspect of this job correctly without good data.” “It's so important when organizations are thinking about bringing a CFO on or bringing another leader on to really ask themselves, ‘Okay, do we have the capacity to set them up for success.’” “Nonprofits are held to the same standards as for profits today.” “Being a good businessman also makes you a good steward because you're not just taking that money for granted and throwing it at whatever you're thinking about.”
Huge thank you to our sponsor! This series is sponsored by Blackbaud, the essential software provider for the organizations and people who change the world. Blackbaud has been working with finance professionals at nonprofit and social good organizations for almost 40 years with its Blackbaud Financial Edge, NXT Fund, accounting software expertise, and services. You can streamline your financial operations, strengthen your accountability, and make data-driven decisions to increase your impact. To learn more, visit https://www.blackbaud.com/
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| Internal Controls: Safeguard Your Nonprofit's Assets | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:21:52 | |
What processes does your nonprofit have in place to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, most importantly safeguard your precious assets? In this podcast episode, Stephanie discusses what internal controls are and why it’s important to have them in place… to safeguard your precious assets. She has seen all too many times the consequences organizations face when they do not have these procedures in place. And no, it’s not just because an auditor “dinged” the organization for not having these policies. Unfortunately, she’s seen much worse. The good news?! You don’t have to be one of those horror stories, because you’re going to tune into this podcast and learn all the things about internal controls, like… …the four most important types of internal controls: financial, fraud protection, cybersecurity, and conflicts of interest. Plus, strategies to implement these policies in your nonprofit and how to communicate procedures with your board members and staff. Hint: It’s not creating the policy, filing it into a drawer, and never looking at it again. (And if you’ve done this in the past, there is zero judgment. However, there is a better way!) Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary: In today's episode, you’ll learn strategies for safeguarding your assets by using internal controls, including:
Teasers: “We have a responsibility as nonprofit organizations to safeguard our assets and to safeguard the money that has been entrusted to us by our donors, by our funders, and we need to have the appropriate controls and rules in place to make sure that everything is safe.” “Making sure that you've got two people in every step of that process is really helpful for having a solid internal control.” “If this [cybersecurity] is not in your budget for next year, I would do some research and put it in your budget.” “It's always this continuous improvement process.”
Huge thank you to our sponsor, GrantsWorks! With billions of dollars in federal grant funding available, now is the time to learn about how to apply for and manage federal grants from Patrice Davis, an expert who simplifies federal grants. Her Federal Grants Simplified Bootcamp is a six week hybrid training that gives you the freedom to access on-demand training on your schedule and to attend live weekly Q&A sessions with Patrice. Plus, GrantsWorks is an ACFRE approved continuing education provider. Use code DEGREES for 10% off your registration.
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| Building a Diverse Leadership Team with Jailan Adly | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:43:40 | |
Is your nonprofit struggling with building a diverse leadership team? Are you facing difficulty when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent? Are you finding it hard to compete with the corporate sector? These are all common challenges within the nonprofit sector, but you’re in luck! Our guest today, Jailan Adly is an expert on nonprofit leadership talent search. She’s helped countless organizations build successful diverse leadership teams by finding top talent for nonprofits. On today’s episode, she dives into the challenges many nonprofits face in their talent search, how to set both candidates and organizations up for success, and strategies for building a safe environment. She also discusses why she thinks CFOs are one of the most challenging roles to fill and what nuances come with attracting a nonprofit CFO. Plus, Jailan gives practical tips for job seekers in the nonprofit sector and how both job seekers and organizations can leverage technology. And most importantly, she discusses how a diverse and proximate leadership team can make huge strides in decolonizing the nonprofit world.
About Jailan Jailan Adly is a seasoned social impact executive and strategist with experience navigating organizations through pivotal transitions and periods of growth. Jailan leads GoodCitizen’s East Coast hub and supports the organization’s business development and strategic initiatives. Jailan joined GoodCitizen to help social sector organizations find extraordinary leaders to move the needle forward on complex challenges. She holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from George Washington University and has spent her entire career forging mutually beneficial partnerships between diverse stakeholders from the private, public, and social sectors to build the capacity of impact-driven initiatives, individuals, and organizations. Through her work with PYXERA Global and Taproot Foundation, she supported numerous corporate social responsibility programs for Fortune 500 companies including IBM, Novartis, SAP, MetLife, John Deere, and Medtronic in more than 20 countries. She has created and led global fluency workshops to prepare business professionals to provide high-caliber consulting services to enterprises, entrepreneurs, and NGOs in emerging and frontier markets. Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary On today’s episode, you’ll learn how to attract and retain top nonprofit talent by setting candidates and the current leadership team up for success including:
Teasers “I think there's a tendency to kind of fast forward to, ‘Well if we just hire diverse candidates, we'll be okay.” But if the organizations don't actually do the work, oftentimes they're setting candidates of color up for failure.” “I think there's a conversation and a discussion that needs to be had sector-wide, right? Where the folks who are arguably dealing with the most stress, 'cause they're on the ground doing the work, are yet nowhere near as paid as those deciding who gets the funding because of where the money is held in.” “The advice I would give candidates in the non-profit sector and, and frankly, in any sector is: get really clear on not just the issue areas you want to work in, but the function area that you want to work in as well.” “A prosperous nonprofit is one that has its eye on the ultimate outcome of the impact.”
Huge thank you to our sponsor! This series is sponsored by Blackbaud, the essential software provider for the organizations and people who change the world. Blackbaud has been working with finance professionals at nonprofit and social good organizations for almost 40 years with its Blackbaud Financial Edge, NXT Fund, accounting software expertise, and services. You can streamline your financial operations, strengthen your accountability, and make data-driven decisions to increase your impact. To learn more, visit https://www.blackbaud.com/
Resources Connect with Jailan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jailanadly/ Check out Good Citizen’s website: https://www.goodcitizen.com/
Blackbaud Nonprofit Accounting Software: https://www.blackbaud.com/ Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: 100degreesconsulting.com/diverse-leadership-team
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| Trust-Based Philanthropy with Kelsey Vatsaas | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:50:00 | |
Nonprofit leaders, are you seeing a trend of trust-based philanthropy in your organization? Have you seen an uptick in unrestricted funds? Maybe you’re searching for innovative ideas to use this funding. If so, you’re in the right place! In today's episode, I chat with Kelsey Vatsaas, a nonprofit industry expert who is the managing principal of the national nonprofit industry at CLA, a top 10 professional services firm. Kelsey dives into getting unrestricted funds from the employee retention tax credit, how you can qualify for the credit, and strategies for pursuing these tax credits. She also discusses questions to ask your accounting firm and how to spot red flags of predatory firms. Plus, we talk about nonprofit trends like the uptick in trust-based philanthropy across organizations and how organizations are using these funds in an innovative and unique way. Kelsey tells us about some challenges she’s seen with unrestricted funds, how to overcome them, and gives recommendations for nonprofits that receive federal grants.
About Kelsey Vatsaas Kelsey is the managing principal of the national nonprofit industry at CLA, a top 10 professional services firm. Over her career at CLA, Kelsey has been a nonprofit auditor, strategic consultant, and consulting CFO. In her current role, Kelsey works to bring the firm’s national resources, teams, and experiences to over 10,000 nonprofits for whom CLA provides a variety of services.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In today's episode, you’ll learn strategies for evaluating your accounting firm, understanding employee retention tax credits and government funding, plus innovative ways to use trust-based philanthropy funds.
Teasers “I've got a client I'm working with right now who's got seven employees and that organization is eligible for retention tax credits. They are going to get $300,000 worth of credits, which is actual money in the bank.” “Let's make sure an organization's a good organization, but then let's trust their leadership to do what they need to with that money. I love that.” “You're seeing that organizations when presented with this large, unrestricted gift are choosing to invest it back into the organization, back into their people.” “If you are thinking about getting into the world of federal grants and there's a lot of money available and it can be really transformational for your organization. Just make sure you have the right systems in place first so that you're not having to go back and try and redo work and recreate things, after you already have this money.”
Huge thank you to our sponsor, Grants Works! With billions of dollars in federal grant funding available, now is the time to learn about how to apply for and manage federal grants from Patrice Davis, an expert who simplifies federal grants. Her Federal Grants Simplified Bootcamp is a six week hybrid training that gives you the freedom to access on-demand training on your schedule and to attend live weekly Q&A sessions with Patrice. Plus, GrantsWorks is an ACFRE approved continuing education provider. Use code DEGREES for 10% off your registration.
Resources Connect with Kelsey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvatsaas/ Check out CLA’s website: https://blogs.claconnect.com/nonprofitinnovation/
Grantsworks: www.grantsworksacademy.com/federal-grants-simplified Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: 100degreesconsulting.com/trust-based-philanthropy
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| Institutional Fundraising and Empowering Your Nonprofit with Ash Rogers | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:39:46 | |
Institutional Fundraising and Empowering Your Nonprofit with Ash Rogers Is your nonprofit achieving its institutional fundraising goals? What about empowering team members through its leadership structure? Did you know these things can actually go hand in hand? We are so excited for today’s episode with Ash Rogers, where she dives into institutional fundraising and decolonized leadership structure and talks about tons of practical tips and strategies. She tells us how she helped to transform her organization’s leadership structure into a decolonized model, how this benefits and empowers team members, as well as challenges many organizations need to overcome. Ash discusses just how this decolonized structure has helped empower her organization across several areas, including fundraising. We dive into institutional fundraising and the impact it has on nonprofits. Ash gives us strategies for attracting these large donors, as well as how to push back, handle disagreements with funders, and even say no to bad money. She also speaks to the importance of long-term strategic planning and how she and her co-CEO work together to achieve the organization’s goals.
About Ash Ash Rogers is Co-Chief Executive Officer of Lwala Community Alliance. Lwala matches community-led change with university-backed research and evaluation to advance quality health for all. Ash has overseen a 14-fold increase in annual revenue, exponential reach of the model, increased diversity in board membership, and publication of many peer-reviewed studies. Prior to Lwala, Ash was the Director of Operations at Segal Family Foundation, overseeing a $12m portfolio of 180 grantees. Ash is a Global Health Corps alum and has worked with organizations including Komo Learning Centres and HELP International. Ash serves as a board member of the Community Health Impact Coalition, Orkeeswa School and Komo Learning Centres. The through line of Ash's work is shifting power and money so that local leaders go from local impact to system-level change. Ash holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington and a BA in Political Science from Brigham Young University.
Episode Summary On today’s episode, you’ll learn how you can boost your organization’s institutional fundraising and empower your leadership team including:
Teasers “Everything's a co-decision. That sounds real tough. I feel like the best analogy is a marriage where you have some separate responsibilities.” “I think funders also are people who often deeply care about this work and have their own technical knowledge and experience and they want to engage in real conversations.” “I think it's really important to be able to engage with people, to tell them when you disagree, to have debates with them about real ideas. I think people can feel the authenticity of that.” “You need to have your own kind of boundaries and parameters about the money that you'll take.” “It doesn't have to be expensive and detailed and cumbersome to be able to put together this big vision that then you can share that can help advance your fundraising and your revenue generation, conversations, and activities.”
Huge thank you to our sponsor! This series is sponsored by Blackbaud, the essential software provider for the organizations and people who change the world. Blackbaud has been working with finance professionals at nonprofit and social good organizations for almost 40 years with its Blackbaud Financial Edge, NXT Fund, accounting software expertise, and services. You can streamline your financial operations, strengthen your accountability, and make data-driven decisions to increase your impact. To learn more, visit https://www.blackbaud.com/
Resources Connect with Ash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asrogers/ Check out Lwala’s website: https://lwala.org/ Blackbaud Nonprofit Accounting Software: https://www.blackbaud.com/ Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/institutional-fundraising
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| Using Ethical Storytelling in Your Marketing with Diana Farias Heinrich | 17 Jun 2024 | 00:45:44 | |
If you’re a nonprofit leader looking to elevate your marketing using storytelling, then this podcast episode is for you. I chat with special guest, Diana Farias Heinrich, CEO of Habrá Marketing and ethical communication strategy expert. We dove into how she became an advocate for ethical storytelling and important lessons she’s learned along the way. Diana also shares the important differences between marketing and fundraising communications and how you can truly build meaningful relationships with donors, instead of transactional ones. She also gives listeners the framework of ethical storytelling and how to fill the most common gaps nonprofits have when it comes to ethical communication.
About Diana Diana Farias Heinrich (she/her) is an entrepreneur, speaker, and marketer. As the CEO of Habrá Marketing, Diana helps nonprofits execute effective and ethical communication strategies to raise more money. She is certified as an Advocate for Survivors of Domestic Violence and for DEI in the Workplace. She holds bachelor's degrees in Literature/Writing and Latin American Studies. Her proudest accomplishments are being a mom and wife, and helping women in Ghana start a sustainable, clean water business.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies to implement ethical storytelling in your nonprofit including:
Teasers “A lot of the fear that I hear is that we don't want to be transactional with our donors. Unfortunately, if you're not communicating, if you're not marketing in between your fundraising, that's exactly what you're going to get.” “I'm not here to judge anyone, but what I do want to do is raise awareness about ethical storytelling.” “A lot of this conversation around ethical storytelling is new for a lot of nonprofits.”
Resources Guide to Informed Consent Conversations: https://informedconsentconversation.habramarketing.com/ Connect with Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianafariasheinrich/ Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degrees.com/ethical-storytelling
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| 7 Ways to Build Your Nonprofit's Financial Health | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:33:30 | |
Is your nonprofit financially healthy? If you’re thinking, “Well, what exactly does financially healthy even mean?” Then, you’re in the right place! On today’s podcast episode, Stephanie covers everything you need to know about your organization’s financial health, sustainability, and how to make improvements so you can continue to have a lasting impact on the communities you serve. She breaks down the seven financial metrics your nonprofit should be tracking, common pain points in organizations, and strategies for overcoming financial obstacles and increasing sustainability. Plus, a super simple way to find things your organization is paying for, but no longer using, helping you cut down on costs. Stephanie also dives into the number one thing most strategic plans are missing, and why it can be detrimental to a nonprofit’s sustainability. As well as the critical role building and fostering relationships plays in an organization’s financial health. She has helped countless nonprofits understand where they are in terms of financial health and how to elevate the way they are managing their finances. Now she’s sharing her wealth of knowledge (pun intended) with you!
Episode Summary: On today’s episode, you’ll learn how you can boost your nonprofit’s financial health including:
Teasers: “For better or for worse, we as nonprofit organizations are rated on the way that we are spending our money.” “Just understanding your asset composition is an important place to start on your balance sheet.” “We need to know exactly where we are right now so we can make good strategic decisions as to what to change.” “I can almost guarantee that you are gonna find some unused subscription, something you're paying for that you didn't really need anymore.”
Resources: FREE Financial Health Calculator: https://100degreesconsulting.com/health Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: http://100degreesconsulting.com/nonprofit-financial-health | |||
| Process Improvement and Managing Change with Margaret Chapman | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:41:45 | |
Process Improvement: Why Change Isn’t Always a Bad Thing Nonprofit leaders, when is the last time you did a process improvement audit for your organization? Does just the thought of it make you cringe or give you all the thoughts of overwhelm? If so, fear not! Today, you’re in luck because we have a special guest, Margaret Chapman, who is an expert in implementing strategic and meaningful changes in nonprofit backend processes. She’s going to break down some strategies for us and give us a wealth of information starting with strategic planning. Margaret shares with us strategies for making your strategic plan a tactical document your organization will actually use, instead of putting it together once every three years, shoving it in a closet, and never looking at it again. If this is your organization, there is no judgment here! It happens a lot more often than you think. That’s why we are so excited to dive into process improvement for backend systems with Margaret!
About Margaret Margaret Chapman, MBA, MA, CNAP has spent the last 20 years of her career helping organizations with their finance, operations, fundraising and overall programmatic strategy. From national candidates and multi-billion dollar nonprofits to small start-ups, she leverages what’s unique about each group to ensure they are able to leap to the next phase in their growth. Specifically, Margaret focuses on using strategic planning methods in building robust back office systems that fit the needs of the organization. Rethinking staffing, accounting, and operational structures are her specialty. Throughout her career, Margaret has worked to make financial analysis, processes, and all things money approachable for all audiences. Dealing with numbers is often anxiety-producing but Margaret translates finance-speak into easily understandable concepts and practices that every organization can efficiently implement and feel confident in sharing.
Episode Summary On today’s episode, you’ll learn how you can improve your organization’s strategic planning and backend processes including:
Teasers “I think strategic planning is a lot more about what you're not doing oftentimes than what you are doing.” “I'm not sure that we could get any more inefficient than that, having someone physically drive checks across the city for a signature. But that's the way that they had always done it.” “Change is hard, even if it's a change that we know will probably improve our lives and our ability to do our work.” “It's really engaging the people who are having to do it every day and saying, what are your ideas for how to do this better?” “This is how we've always done it is not always a bad thing. I think the key is to continuously review and continuously think about is there a way that we could iterate and make this better, or is this process working really well?”
Resources Follow Margaret on Instagram: @jamstrategies Keep up with Margaret on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaMStrategies Connect with Margaret on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-chapman-mba/ Check out Margaret’s website: https://jamstrategies.com/
FREE Cash Forecast Spreadsheet: https://100degreesconsulting.com/cash Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/process-improvement
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| Participatory Budgeting: How to Create Your Best Budget Yet | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:30:45 | |
Participatory Budgeting: How to Create Your Best Budget Yet Nonprofit leaders, are you looking for a better way to budget this year? A process that actually builds morale instead of squashing it? Sounds too good to be true, right? It doesn’t have to be! In this episode, Stephanie discusses the participatory, or collaborative, budgeting process. She does a deep dive into what exactly participatory budgeting is, and equally, if not more importantly, what it is NOT. Hint: it is NOT a free-for-all. Participatory budgeting is an innovative way for nonprofits to include their team in a process that has often been part of a power dynamic in organizations. This approach helps leaders to dismantle this power structure present in the organization where one party holds all the money and the power. It’s also an excellent way to boost morale and buy-in as well as encourage accountability and transparency. While collaborative budgeting is an excellent strategy for nonprofits to implement, that’s not to say it doesn’t come with its challenges. Stephanie has worked with countless nonprofits throughout this process and has seen her fair share of the challenges they face. With her expertise and guidance, she has helped these nonprofits overcome these obstacles. Now, she’s sharing these proven strategies with you!
EPISODE SUMMARY On today’s episode, you’ll learn strategies to help you create a more collaborative budgeting process including:
TEASERS “Nobody knows those line items in those departmental budgets better than the people who are actually running those programs.” “What is most important here is transparency.” “What we need to take away from this is that not every single thing that people suggest and people want is going to happen.” “We are actively working to dismantle the innate power structure present in the organization where one party holds all the money and the power.” “We want to have more meaningful dialogue organization-wide on the direction that the organization is going.”
RESOURCES FREE Cash Forecast Spreadsheet: https://100degreesconsulting.com/cash Keep up to date with the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/100degreesconsulting/ Follow Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.skry/ Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/participatory-budgeting | |||
| Creating Winning Fundraising Email Campaigns with Jess Campbell | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:41:20 | |
Using Storytelling to Speak to Your Donors and Hit Your Fundraising Goals Are you looking for ways to hit your fundraising goals and nail your donor communication? You’re in luck! In this special bonus episode, Jess Campbell lays it all out, step-by-step. Jess Campbell is the founder of Out in the Boons, a small shop helping nonprofits discover donors in their email list. She has been a nonprofit fundraiser for 18 years and has raised over $17M+ working from New York to California in organizations big and small. She is also the founder of The Raise More Together Summit which to date has educated more than 3,000 nonprofit leaders and fundraisers. Before starting Out in the Boons, Jess was the Director of Development for LIFT-LA, a national organization that empowers families to break the cycle of poverty. Jess has an undergraduate degree from The University of Colorado-Boulder (go Buffs!) in Communication and a Masters degree in Nonprofit Management from The New School in NYC. She currently lives in Southern California with her husband, 6 year-old daughter and their rescue pup, Billy. Come find her on Instagram @outintheboons_.
EPISODE SUMMARY On today’s episode, you’ll learn how to leverage email to hit your fundraising goals, including:
“I've literally had donors after several meetings or getting to know them, be like, ‘We're considering a million dollar gift.’” “The other thing I think nonprofits really miss is that you can tell the same version of the story over and over again… you could tell that story every hour of every day and your readers will never, ever, ever get bored.” “As a fundraiser, I’ve found that the most impactful stories I tell are the ones that infuse the numbers.”
RESOURCES Keep up to date with the podcast on Instagram: @100degreesconsulting Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry Visit the podcast page: http://100degreesconsulting.com/creating-winning-fundraising-email-campaigns
Where to find Jess online: Instagram: @outintheboons_ Website: www.outintheboons.me Raise More Summit: www.raisemoretogether.co
Grab your tickets for the Raise More Summit for only $27! You’ll hear from nonprofit experts on topics like:
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