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Welcome back to Charity Coffee Chats!

Join Tim Bennett and Crystal Zens as we get sit down and chat about leadership in the Nonprofit sector in Canada. We know that everyone brings a level of passion to the cause but how do you keep the passion and energy up when times are tough.

Have a listen to hear Tim and Crystal's thoughts and as always would love to hear from you!

Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @charitycoffeechats and connect. Love to hear from you and hear about the great work you are doing in your community.

We are back! Tim and Crystal are back to discuss all things charity leadership and this time we are joined by Beth Reitz who is the Executive Director with BGC Wolf Creek.

Learn more about the work that BGC Wolf Creek is doing at https://bgcwolfcreek.com/.

This time Tim, Crystal and Beth discuss the unfiltered side of leadership —debunking myths, learning from mistakes, and uncovering what truly makes a great leader.

Have a listen and let us know what you think! Make sure to engage with us on Facebook and Instagram at Charity Coffee Chats.

It has been a hot minute. The extended delay is what brought us to today's topic. How do you balance everything on your plate and how do you make it all happen? (Spoiler alert - you don't have to).

Nonprofit leaders, are you feeling the weight of a busy schedule? This episode dives into the art of balancing full workloads, relentless demands, and the passion that keeps you going. 💼💡

Join us as we unpack real strategies to thrive without burnout, recharge your mission, and lead with purpose—even on the busiest days! 🔄✨ This one’s for every charity leader juggling it all. Don’t miss out!

👉 Tune in now and let’s lead stronger, together. #CharityCoffeeChats #NonprofitLeadership #LeadingWithAFullPlate #MissionDriven

We are back!! After a break to focus on life adventures we are back to discuss the positives and challenges of leading Non-profit organizations.

In the first session of "Executive Excellence," we delve into the critical role of visionary leadership in the nonprofit sector. Our discussion highlights how setting a clear and compelling organizational vision can drive mission success, inspire teams, and attract vital support from donors and stakeholders. Tune in to gain insights from Tim and Crystal who have lead various nonprofits for almost 40 years combined. They share their strategies for crafting and communicating a vision that galvanizes action and achieves lasting impact.

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Tim and Crystal are back for another episode.

This episode Tim and Crystal talk about the benefits and challenges of fundraising in rural communities.

Join us on our latest episode as we delve into the unique challenges and heartwarming stories of fundraising in rural communities. From small-town initiatives to grassroots efforts, we explore how these tight-knit communities come together to support their own. Discover the innovative strategies, the resilient spirit, and the deep sense of community that drives fundraising in rural areas.

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We are back! Between vacations, work and Tim's new braces we haven't been able to get in front of the mics until now. So sorry for the extended absence. We hope that this was worth the wait. Today we sit down and look at the five most common fundraising myths and share our thoughts - plus bust a few of them. As always we love to hear from you. Share your thoughts and don't forget to like and subscribe.

Sorry the audio is a little uneven this time. Crystal was on location with our guest and the mics decided not to work.

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Tim and Crystal are back for another episode and they had a blast interviewing the amazing John Johnson, a true hero with 41 years of charity sector wisdom. Discover the secrets to a powerful development plan, ensuring Youth HQ’s impact on hundreds of kids! He also briefly spoke about his upcoming trip to a Haunted House conference in preparation for their big annual fundraiser. We are so fortunate to have John join us. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Also make sure to check out our social media to see all the tools mentioned in the episode.

Learn more about Youth HQ at www.youthhq.ca

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We are back! After a bit of a break Tim and Crystal are back to talk all things charity in 2024. This episode we continune to talk about fundraising and the importance of building genuine relationships.

Join us as we dive into the world of friendraising, where building genuine connections and relationships takes center stage. Explore stories of successful friendraising campaigns, where individuals, organizations, and communities come together to support a cause through shared experiences, collaboration, and the power of friendships. Discuss the impact of strong social bonds on fundraising success and provide tips on how to cultivate meaningful relationships within your donor network. Make sure to share your thoughts, share with your networks. We love to hear from you!

After some technical difficulties, Crystal and Tim are back! During the break Crystal was facilitating a few sessions for Board Members in central Alberta. She took all their questions and today we are trying to answer them!

We also take some time to talk about the Nacho Burger!

Make sure to like, subscribe and if you have questions or different solutions make sure to share them in the comments!

Tim and Crystal are back for another episode of our series Java Generosity. This week we are joined by Jane Gauthier, who shares her experience and expertise in the world of communications combined with her years of coordinating events for local charities.

We explore how social media can help promote and build the audience for events, the importance of having a team behind you and why you should take the time for a post event summary.

We also talk about the important questions, including deciding that a soup is not a soup if it is cold and that turkey is definitely the most overrated part of a Thanksgiving dinner.

As always, we love to hear from you. Make sure to comment, rate and review!

Tim Bennett and Crystal Zens are back for another week. We are shifting our conversation to the world of fundraising. A true passion for them - if you couldn't tell, as Tim got a bit worked up throughout the conversation. The conversation started when we read the most recent study from the Ontario Nonprofit Network, which highlights the crisis impacting the nonprofit work. Increased expenses and demand combined with inflation and a trend of decreased giving. This creates a perfect storm for the sector. Have a listen to our intro conversation and throughout the Java Generosity series as we talk to those in the sector who can help you ramp up your fundraising efforts. Make sure to like, subscribe and reach out. We love hearing from you! Links so some of the information we spoke about: Study from Ontario Nonprofit Network: Nonprofit Sector Surveys - Ontario Nonprofit Network (theonn.ca) 2023 Giving Report from CanadaHelps: The Giving Report 2023 | CanadaHelps - Donate to any charity in Canada Dan Pallotta Ted Talk The way we think about charity is dead wrong | Dan Pallotta - YouTube

Tim and Crystal are back for another week and wrapping up our first miniseries - The Culture Code.

In a world that often moves too fast, we pause to reflect on the profound significance of giving thanks both to our team but also to our partners. From acts of kindness to the ripple effect of thankfulness, In Episode 5 we'll uncover the hidden treasures that lie within the simple act of saying "thank you. We will explore the transformative power of gratitude.

We are also joined by Chelsey Hudkins who has spent her career working in the charitable sector in Alberta but since COVID has also shared her experiences fishing through videos, blogs and podcasts fishing as part of the Women's Fishing Network. You can follow Chelsey and her journey on Instagram at @chelsey__nicole__ (double underscores).

With Chelsey we talk about how to show gratitude to your team and how you can ensure you are a good team member. She also talk's about the giant calendar that Crystal spoke about in an earlier episode. Nothing about the super salad though!?

With the ending of the Culture Code we are now moving onto discuss the world of Fundraising.

As always we would love to hear from you! Connect with us online and make sure to give us a like or review!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

Tim and Crystal are back for another Charity Coffee Chat, and this time, we are back into the crazy world of school lunches, discussing the fact that apparently Christmas is right around the corner and battling the back-to-school illnesses. When we first talked about doing the podcast we wanted to bring other charity leaders to the table to learn from their experiences. This week we welcomed our first guest!! We were really excited to talk with Heather Ferguson who is the Director, New Program Strategy with Scouts Canada. Her and her team "The TACOS" are quickly preparing to launch an exciting pilot Program called Learn to Lead and in a very short time Heather was able to bring this virtual team together and have quickly moved through the stages of Team Development and have quickly hit the preforming stage. Heather shares her experiences leading a remote team and discusses the unique challenges leaders face in managing and leading teams in virtual or flexible environments. It explores effective communication, team collaboration, and maintaining a strong team culture in a distributed workforce. Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a review! Learn more about everything happening at Scouts Canada at www.scouts.ca and specifically Learn to Learn at https://www.scouts.ca/learn-to-lead/apply or on Instagram at @l2lscouts.

Welcome back! This week Tim and Crystal are back to continue our conversation about the importance of culture within your organization. This week we look at Igniting Teamwork: Revolutionizing the bond within teams can be achieved through a diverse range of innovative activities that promote empathy, trust, collaboration, and shared experiences, such as volunteering together, participating in unique challenges, and engaging in team-building exercises centered around fostering a culture of support and selflessness. We unveil innovative ideas to accomplish greatness and bring your team to the next level. We discuss Simon Sinek's clip that highlights how the Navy Seals have such great teams, and we learn about the Super Salad... Tim is still skeptical (about the salad, not the Navy Seals). To all the charities working on the front lines to support the communities in British Columbia and Northwest Territories currently dealing with the threat of wildfire. We see you and thank you for all your work and for always stepping up when our communities need you the most. As always, we love to hear from you, so please don't hesitate to reach out. Please like, review and share! Oh.... also big congrats to Stephanie D., who won our $15 Starbucks gift card. Stay tuned for your next chance to win.

Welcome to episode 2.  Don’t forget to engage with us for a chance to win a $15 Starbucks gift card.  That way you can have a coffee with us!! In "The Wealth of Wellness," Crystal and Tim dive into the importance of having a healthy staff in a charity organization.  When our teams are in good health, we can better serve and make a positive impact in the community. The rocky mountains and 800 kilometres separate Tim and Crystal, and on the day we recorded, the internet was not cooperating. Sorry for any distorted audio.  Tune in and join the conversation! Don’t forget to rate, subscribe and tell a friend.  We are also on Facebook and Instagram under “Charity Coffee Chats.” Until text time… remember you matter!

The secrets to building high-performing teams: Building and leading high-performing teams on a not-for-profit budget. This topic delves into strategies for leaders to cultivate strong teams, including effective team communication, fostering collaboration, leveraging individual strengths, and promoting shared accountability and goal alignment.

Hosts Crystal and Tim talk about their experiences leading diverse teams in the non-profit sector, and they share things they wish they did differently. They also may spend a couple of minutes talking about Tim's love of Darkwing Duck and how this hero teaches leaders a lot of important lessons.

We would also love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and have a chance to win a coffee on us!

Crystal Zens and Tim Bennett have been living the Nonprofit Life in Canada for many years and it was their desire to create change within the sector that brought them together. Join them as they chat all things nonprofit over a cup of coffee.

This introduction episode just gives you a bit of history on their journey in the nonprofit sector and why they decided to jump into the world of podcasts.

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