• Early Start, Mentorship, and Personal Connections: Dolly’s journey began at a young age, with mentorship shaping her path and personal connections enhancing fundraising success.
• Stewardship and Collaboration: Fundraisers act as stewards of donor contributions, and nonprofits thrive by collaborating to amplify their impact, especially during crises.
• Adapting to Challenges with Innovation: COVID-19 prompted nonprofits to reassess strategies and develop innovative solutions to meet emerging needs.
• Cultural Competency in Program Development: Cultural awareness plays a vital role in creating programs that effectively serve diverse communities.
• Community Foundations and Networking: Community foundations drive rapid crisis response, and building strong professional networks is essential for long-term success.

• Measurability has transformed nonprofit marketing, making clear goal-setting essential for effective campaigns.
• LinkedIn and audience targeting offer nonprofits powerful tools for reaching the right people.
• Learning from failures and adapting to digital trends fosters growth and keeps marketing relevant.
• First-party data and conversion pixels are crucial for tracking success in a cookie-less world.
• Budgeting should align with objectives to maximize campaign impact.

• Employee giving is important for creating a philanthropic mindset within nonprofit organizations.
• Understanding the donor experience is crucial for effective donor stewardship.
• Ongoing professional development is essential for nonprofit leaders at all levels.
• Fostering a philanthropic mindset in the next generation requires providing access, pathways, and tools for engagement.
• Diversifying nonprofit revenue streams can be achieved through grant programs, expanding donor bases, major gifts, planned giving, program fees, and earned income.
• Technology can play a significant role in diversifying revenue streams and engaging donors.
• Taking calculated risks is necessary for nonprofit growth and sustainability.

• The COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges and opportunities for nonprofits, including a significant increase in donors for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.
• Adapting systems, operations, and staffing is crucial to effectively engage and steward new donors.
• Storytelling, personalization, and relationship-building are key strategies for donor retention.

In this episode of IMPACTability, The Nonprofit Leaders Podcast, host Josh Hirsch interviews Jessica Cecere, former CEO of Nonprofits First, about nonprofit collaborations. They discuss the importance of partnerships and collaborations in the nonprofit sector, especially during times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. They also explore the difference between formal and handshake partnerships and when each is appropriate. Jessica shares a case study of a collaboration between the Edna Runner After School Center and Families First, highlighting the benefits of immediate partnerships in times of need. They also discuss the value of networking with fellow nonprofits to find potential collaborations.

The conversation then shifts to the taboo topic of nonprofit mergers and when it may be necessary for two organizations to come together as one. Jessica emphasizes the importance of assessing board and staff commitment, organizational capacity, and the alignment of strategic plans before considering a merger. They also discuss the challenges and benefits of mergers and the need for professional guidance throughout the process.

The episode concludes with a segment of Coaches Corner, where Stanton Cadow, CFRE, discusses how to assess the feasibility of a capital campaign for a nonprofit, including the importance of board and staff commitment, crafting a compelling narrative, and seeking professional guidance.

• Partnerships and collaborations are crucial in the nonprofit sector, especially during times of crisis.
• Formal partnerships are necessary for long-term collaborations, while handshake partnerships can be suitable for short-term projects.
• Networking with fellow nonprofits is essential for finding potential collaborations and expanding your organization's reach.
• Nonprofit mergers should be considered when there is a financial or operational need, and when the missions of the organizations align.
• Assessing board and staff commitment, organizational capacity, and strategic alignment are key factors in determining the feasibility of a capital campaign.

02:28 Topic: Nonprofit Collaborations

05:20 Formal vs. Handshake Partnerships

08:04 Case Study: Edna Runner After School Center

09:28 Finding Potential Collaborations

12:18 Networking with Fellow Nonprofits

15:07 Taboo Topic: Nonprofit Mergers

21:30 Unsuccessful Collaborations

24:28 Promoting Collaborations

26:10 Coaches Corner: Assessing Feasibility of a Capital Campaign

Jessica Cecere is the Chief Executive Officer of Nonprofits First, Inc. and has over 32 years of nonprofit leadership experience. Ms. Cecere has also been a small business shareholder, a consultant, and an active community volunteer. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida State University. She is a BoardSource Certified Governance trainer and a Certified True Colors Facilitator. In years past, Jessica was also a Certified Consumer Credit Counselor and a Certified Counselor for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Ms. Cecere is an expert in board governance, nonprofit management, leadership facilitation and personal finance and has appeared in numerous local and national publications. Cecere was a long time local television media source in the area of credit and personal finance, as well as, serving as a frequent guest host on Clear Channel Radio’s WJNO morning news.

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In this episode, the host discusses leadership with Dan Blakemore, the vice president of philanthropy at the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. They explore the qualities of a good leader, the importance of adapting to change, and the commitment to learning. They also discuss how leaders can motivate their teams and embrace new technologies. The conversation concludes with a discussion on succession planning and measuring the social impact of nonprofit work.

Takeaways

• A good leader is someone who lives the mission, encourages others, and leads by example.
• Leaders need qualities such as good relationship management, the ability to take direction, strategic thinking, and inclusivity.
• Leaders must be open to new ideas and adapt to changes in the nonprofit sector.
• Succession planning is important for ensuring the continuity of leadership within an organization.
• Measuring the social impact of nonprofit work involves setting smart objectives, distinguishing between outputs and outcomes, and being transparent with stakeholders.

Dan Blakemore, CFRE is Vice President of Philanthropy at the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Throughout his more than 15 years in non-profit fundraising, he has worked in museums, the performing arts and higher education. 

Dan is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), where he serves as the U.S. Political Action Committee Vice Chair and a member of the Government Relations Committee. He is a board member and past President of AFP’s Northeast Ohio Chapter.  

Dan serves his community as a Diversity on Board Coach with Leadership Akron, as a Trustee of the African American Archives Auxiliary at Western Reserve Historical Society, and on the boards of Cuyahoga Arts & Culture and the National Park Friends Alliance. He is a proud graduate of both Howard University and New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.

He lives in Northeast Ohio with his wife and three young kids.

Chapters

00:33 Guest Introduction

01:32 Defining a Good Leader

03:09 Adapting to Change

04:03 Commitment to Learning

05:23 Staying Connected in a Pandemic

06:20 Motivating the Team

08:19 Embracing New Technologies

09:37 Succession Planning

16:09 Identifying Future Leaders

35:15 Coaches Corner: “how can we effectively measure the social impact of our nonprofit’s work?“

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In this episode, host Josh Hirsch discusses the power of AI in nonprofits with guest Cherian Koshy. They explore Cherian's journey into AI and how it can be used to make nonprofits more efficient and effective. They also discuss the steps to getting started with AI and the future of AI integration in the nonprofit sector. They emphasize the importance of responsible use of AI and transparency in its implementation. In the Coaches Corner segment, Jacob Wenge shares insights on building a sustainable volunteer program.

Takeaways

• AI has the power to make nonprofits more efficient and effective.
• Getting started with AI involves aligning values, defining goals, and exploring different tools.
• Responsible use of AI requires transparency and ethical considerations. AI Usage Policy: https://resources.workable.com/ai-tool-usage-policy
• Building a sustainable volunteer program involves defining goals, aligning expectations, and empowering volunteers.

Chapters

00:34 The Power of AI in Nonprofits

05:25 The Impact of AI on Jobs

07:50 Using AI for Efficiency and Effectiveness

08:18 Steps to Getting Started with AI

09:45 Building Trust and Aligning Values

10:37 The Future of AI Integration

13:29 Responsible Use of AI

14:55 Transparency and Disclosure

37:55 Coaches Corner: “What are the Best approaches on building a sustainable volunteer program?” 

Guest Bio

Cherian Koshy is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), & AFP Master Trainer. He founded the NonprofitOS, a generative AI platform designed to help organizations maximize their impact, which was acquired by iWave. Before starting NonprofitOS, Cherian spent more than 25 years working in the nonprofit sector, working with thousands of donors and raising more than 100 million for various organizations and causes. He proudly serves as the Vice Chair of Professional Development on the AFP Global Board. He is a sought-after trainer and keynote speaker, and his thought leadership has been featured in several publications.

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In this episode, host Josh Hirsch interviews Meredith Rae Feder, Deputy Director for the Museum of Discovery and Science, about vision and action in nonprofit leadership. They discuss starting and completing capital campaigns, building a high-performing team, balancing long-term goals and short-term needs, building a professional network, and hiring team members with complementary skills.

Takeaways

• Believing in the mission and having a passion for the work are critical for success in nonprofit management.
• Building a high-performing team is essential for completing successful campaigns and achieving organizational goals.
• Striking a balance between long-term goals and short-term needs requires setting aside time for strategic thinking and seeking input from trusted colleagues.
• Building a professional network and seeking out resources and mentorship opportunities are important for personal and professional growth in nonprofit leadership.

Chapters

05:06 Starting and Completing Capital Campaigns

07:16 Building a High-Performing Team

08:57 Hiring Team Members with Complementary Skills

20:00 Building a Professional Network

24:30 Coaches Corner: How can we engage corporate partners in a mutually beneficial way

Guest Bio

Meredith Ray Feder serves as the Deputy Director for the Museum of Discovery and Science. As a member of the executive team, Feder is responsible for setting departmental goals, generating $12M in earned revenue and philanthropic support annually. During her tenure at MODS, she has also overseen two capital campaigns. By connecting advancement and engagement elements to the mission of the institution, Feder and her team have been successful in enhancing the reputation, relationships and resources of the organization, emphasizing partnerships, outcomes and impact.

Feder is a leader in nonprofit management and brings over 20 years of strategic advancement, operational, marketing and communications experience to the Museum of Discovery and Science. Prior to joining the museum, she was senior director of advancement for Gulliver Schools, one of largest private schools in South Florida. In this role, Feder oversaw development, marketing, branding, publications, web content management, public and community relations, divisional operations, government and community relations, alumni relations, social media and strategic partnerships. 

She has also held positions with Pensacola Museum of Art, Northwest Florida Ballet, and Starlight Children’s Foundation. Feder graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in art history and studio arts from the University of West Florida, a certificate in fine and decorative art appraisal from New York University and a master’s in arts administration from Florida State University and is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) professional and a graduate of the Getty Leadership Institute program for museum professionals.

Her industry contributions have earned the Broward Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals the Ten Star designation for accomplishments toward the association’s strategic plan and have earned institutions various Hermes Creative Awards, Muse Awards, Audio Visual Arts Awards, Communicator Awards and National Medallion by the Institute for Museum and Library Services for excellence in the industry. In addition, Feder was recognized as the Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year by the Broward Chapter of AFP, as the Mother of the Year by Health Mothers Healthy Babies and a Distinguished Fellow by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Global.

She is a past president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Broward Chapter as well as the Greater Florida Caucus, a professional mentor in the...

In this episode, Dave Tinker discusses the importance of accessibility in fundraising. He shares his personal connection to the disability community and explains why making the world more inclusive is his passion. Dave provides practical tips for interacting with constituents with disabilities and highlights the curb cut effect in fundraising. He also discusses the importance of incorporating accessibility features on websites and social media platforms. Dave emphasizes the ethical and strategic importance of accessibility, and encourages organizations to stand out by prioritizing accessibility in their communications. He concludes by providing his contact information for further discussion.

Takeaways

• Incorporating accessibility in fundraising is important to ensure inclusivity for all potential donors.
• Interacting with constituents with disabilities should be done in a way that is accessible and accommodating.
• Websites and donation pages should include accessibility features such as alt tags and high contrast colors.
• Direct mail should also consider accessibility through large fonts and clear layouts.
• Tracking data, on donors with accessibility needs, can help organizations better understand and serve this audience.
• Building websites and communications with accessibility in mind is both ethical and strategic.
• There are various tools and resources available to help organizations improve website accessibility.

Guest Bio

Dave is Vice President of Advancement at Achieva and a consultant with GoalBusters Consulting. In these roles he raises funds and helps nonprofits with their communications. He was also an adjunct professor of informatics at Muskingum University for over a decade. 

A certified Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Master Trainer, Dave received the Outstanding Fund Raising Executive Award from the AFP Western PA chapter in 2013. In October 2016, he was honored by AFP International as one of six in the inaugural class of Distinguished Fellows. Dave has published numerous articles in professional journals and has written fundraising curriculum for The Fund Raising School® at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities.

Dave is a past president of the AFP Western PA chapter and has served in many volunteer roles for AFP International and his own chapter. 

In addition to AFP, Dave has served as a member of the Ethics Committee for the Grant Professionals Association where is also an approved trainer. 

Dave received a Master of Public Affairs with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and English and a Master of Information Strategy, Systems and Technology from Muskingum University. He is also a graduate of Leadership Works - Indianapolis, Class III and the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware, Class 44.

Chapters

02:03 Dave's Passion for Accessibility in Fundraising

03:26 Incorporating Accessibility in Daily Interactions

04:53 The Curb Cut Effect in Fundraising

05:56 Interacting with Constituents with Disabilities

06:04 Technological Considerations for Website Donation Pages

07:36 Using Alt Tags on Social Media Platforms

08:32 The Future of Accessibility in Fundraising

10:45 Tips for Creating Accessible Websites and Donation Pages

12:56 Considerations for Direct Mail Accessibility

17:37 Tracking Data on Donors with Accessibility...

On this week’s episode of IMPACTability® we are joined by James Woller, the International Executive Director for Thrive For Good. James discusses partnerships in the nonprofit sector, giving expert testimony on how to find the right partners, the challenges you may face, and the benefits you can gain. By the end of this episode, you'll learn how to change your organization's culture in order to strategically find beneficial partnerships that will grow your nonprofit to a higher level of impact!

Thrive For Good empowers people with the training and simple tools they need to grow an abundance of healthy, organic, disease-fighting foods for life — sustainably. He started his first partnership when he was nine years old, using the money he made from cutting lawns. His experience over the years has helped him take small organizations and scale up, and his work at Thrive is impacting hundreds of thousands of people.

Highlights 

• Introductions 00:30
• James Woller - Background info 02:40
• First steps of finding the right partner 04:50
• James' 5 signifiers of a successful partnership 07:00
• Example of how two nonprofits can work together and grow from a partnership 08:40
• Why are nonprofit organizations hesitant to partner with other organizations? 10:50
• How can your nonprofit organization be optimized for working with others? 17:00
• Forecast for the future of nonprofits, will partnerships change the game? 20:10
• Wanna get started today? Here's what you need to know 21:15
• Coaches Corner - "Given the recent hurricane, what tips do you have for emergency preparedness?" 24:40

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On this week’s episode of IMPACTability®, we are joined by Liz Liston, Chief Development Officer at HOPE Atlanta. We’ll look at different aspects of data and get expert tips on how it can help you. Get ready for a deep dive into data with this week’s episode of IMPACTability®!

HOPE Atlanta was founded in the early 1900s, and it is the regions most established agency dedicated to fighting homelessness. With over 120 years in service, their mission remains the same. They aspire to end homelessness, one individual at a time. They accomplish this mission through housing and food programs aimed at helping the most vulnerable.

Highlights 

• Introductions 00:30
• HOPE Atlanta fundraising backstory 02:18
• How did you grow your database? 04:21
• Why should you collect data? 05:22
• Why nonprofits are behind on data 07:00
• Where do we start with growing our database? 08:33
• What type of data should nonprofits be collecting? 10:13
• Donor management software 12:28
• Conversion strategy 15:27
• Best practices for donor data 17:40
• “People don’t need what we are selling” 19:49
• Technology tips 20:52
• One thing to add to donor collection that you might not be looking or asking for 22:07
• Coaches Corner Question "How do you celebrate your organizations anniversary in order to get the most out of it publicly?" 23:39

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On this week's episode of IMPACTability®, we are joined by Joshua Borenstein, Art Executive and Yale Lecturer on "Theatre Organizations." We'll look at the value of a proper succession plan and get expert tips on how to achieve the best possible results regardless of the situation. Save yourself from the future headaches with this week's episode of IMPACTability®!

About Joshua Borenstein:

As a teacher, he has been a Lecturer in Theater Management at the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale since 2017. He served at Long Wharf Theatre for 13 years, including eight as its Managing Director, and he guided the organization through three different leadership transitions. Josh was recognized in Connecticut Magazine’s “40 Under 40: Class of 2014.” He is also a graduate of Wesleyan University and Yale University's David Geffen School of Drama.

Highlights 

• Introductions 0:30
• Why succession plans can be "scary" 2:00
• Who should create the plan? 2:30
• Is a succession plan as important as policy? 3:40
• Best practices for making a plan 4:18
• Beware of ego's, stick to missions 6:27
• How often should nonprofits assess their own leadership? 7:20
• Should you have multiple plans? 8:45
• Josh's Interim leadership story 13:00
• Should a nonprofit include interim leadership in their plan? 16:20
• Do interim Leaders have a say in the choice for the next director? 17:29
• How to motivate staff during a surprise leadership change 18:40
• Dealing with the donors 20:58
• Coaches corner 22:59

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In this episode, host Josh Hirsch, MS speaks with Scott Fischer, a seasoned entrepreneur in the power sports industry, about his journey from a young motorcycle enthusiast to a successful dealership owner and philanthropist. Scott shares insights on the importance of following one's passion, the role of mentorship in business, and how philanthropy can be integrated into business strategies. He emphasizes the need for nonprofits to adopt a business mindset to enhance their impact and discusses the significance of investing in capacity building for charitable organizations. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of business and philanthropy, advocating for a collaborative approach to community support.

• Scott Fischer’s passion for motorcycles fueled his entrepreneurial journey, turning his love into a successful career.
• Mentorship and developing others are key to success in both business and nonprofits.
• Philanthropy can be woven into business operations, with employee engagement enhancing community impact.
• Nonprofits need to clearly communicate their needs and invest in capacity building to grow and sustain their efforts.
• Collaboration between businesses and charities amplifies impact, focusing on long-term sustainability through time, talent, and treasure.

00:00 Introduction to IMPACTability Podcast

01:28 Scott Fisher's Journey in Power Sports

05:24 The Entrepreneurial Mindset and Passion

08:12 Philanthropy as a Business Strategy

11:52 Engaging Employees and Customers in Philanthropy

14:29 Finding Balance in Philanthropic Efforts

17:25 Investing Time, Talent, and Treasure

21:37 Strategic Impact Philanthropy

28:33 Legacy and Future of Philanthropy

Raised in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, Scott Fischer’s journey with the exhilarating world of power sports began at the young age of 13 when he purchased his first motorcycle. Over 45 years, Scott has been a driving force in the motorcycle business, owning and managing multiple successful dealerships. As a leader, motivator, husband, and father, he brings passion to every aspect of his life. Scott is dedicated to making a positive impact, both in business and as a philanthropist. He believes in giving back to his community that has supported him throughout his journey. Whether it’s through charitable initiatives or actively participating in community events, Scott find’s joy in contributing to the well-being of others. Scott’s journey is defined by a commitment to excellence, inspiring those around him to embrace the thrill of the ride.

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This week is a special episode of IMPACTability® as we celebrate our 50th episode by highlighting some of the best nonprofit tips, tricks, and resources that our experts have shared with us on the podcast. We have hand-picked some of the best segments from our first fifty episodes, featuring guests who have shared their expertise in the nonprofit sector. It's IMPACTability's Greatest Hits!

Highlights 

• Introductions 0:30
• Common donor development mistakes. 1:30

(With Lou Traina, Senior Consultant at Soukup Strategic Solutions.)

• What is world class stewardship and how do you get there?  2:45

(With Mark Litzler, Director of Institutional Giving at The Cleveland Orchestra.)

• What are nonprofits missing with fundraising? 4:11

(With Tim Kachuriak, Founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter.)

• The who, what, when, where, and why of donors 5:10

(With Tim Sarantonio, Director of Corporate Brand at NeonOne.)

• Why are some nonprofits tech shy? 6:32

(With Aby Jarvis, Nonprofit Education Manager at Qgiv)

• New developments in fundraising 7:45

(With Nidhi Doshi, The Founder of PayBee)

• Benefits of donor research and tips for the field 9:30

(With Daryl Moser, Business Developement Manager at DonorPerfect )

• How to get media publicity 13:45

(With Kimberly Lohman-Clapp, Founder & CEO at Golden Hour Communications, LLC)

• Website identity thieves 17:00

(With Jeanne Seewald, Trademark, Copyright, and Licensing Board Certified Intellectual Property Attorney)

• Advice on nonprofit collaborations 20:00

(With Jayson Roa, President and Chief Executive Officer at Avow Hospice, Inc.)

• Risk mitigation  22:00

(Tony Olivo, Senior Vice President, Software Engineering at FlexGen®)

How to handle a Board, tips and tricks 26:30

(With Jamie Ross, the President and CEO of the Florida Housing Coalition.)

Executive succession plans 28:00

(With Peggy Monson, Nonprofit Consultant at Soukup Strategic Solutions)

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On this week's episode of IMPACTability®, we're joined by special guests Angelique Keys and Robert Paul. Angelique is the Director of Fundraising for Soukup Strategic Solutions, while Robert is a business owner and entrepreneur. These incredibly experienced guests break down everything you need to know about stewardship. Plus, they both offer some amazing tips and tricks to give your stewarding efforts a boost.

Angelique Keys is a gifted fundraiser with over 18 years of experience in a variety of fundraising roles. Robert Paul is a business leader and entrepreneur with 35 years of B-to-B sales experience. He enjoys partnering with nonprofits to help support their missions.

Highlights 

• Introductions 1:30
• What is donor stewardship? 2:20
• Does the level of gift matter? 5:00
• How to offset expensive gift prices 8:07
• Story about stewarding a donor into a larger gift 9:13
• Sponsored by 13:00
• Second Introductions 14:00
• What to keep in mind with stewardship 15:00
• Custom Glasses story 15:30
• Is there a standard gift or is unique better? 19:30
• What do you get the person who has everything? 22:00

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On this week's episode of IMPACTability®, we're joined by highly acclaimed author Darcy Eikenberg. Her book, "Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job" details how someone can navigate a challenging job market in order to position themselves into a better career. So what about you? Are you looking for a job or already have one that might not be right? Maybe you're just ready for a new challenge or change of pace. Should you stay put in your current job? Whatever your situation, we have the answers for you!

Darcy’s work focuses on helping leaders and high-performing professionals manage through times of constant change. With over 20 years’ experience working with top companies around the world, she strives to bring her clients a practical, real-life perspective that creates true business and personal results, but with a touch of humor and heart as well.

Her clients have included Aon, Mondeléz International, State Farm, The Coca-Cola Company, and Deloitte, among others. She speaks inside companies at leader and team development events, as well as for professional associations such as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the Society of Actuaries (SOA). Darcy is a frequent guest of the media and has been quoted in the Harvard Business Review, ThriveGlobal, Forbes, CNN.com, and the Atlanta-Journal Constitution among others.

You can purchase a copy of her new book, “Red Cape Rescue” from Amazon.

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Highlights 

• Introductions 1:34
• Darcy's Journey 2:30
• Why should I stay at my job? 4:30
• What can you do to make staying put possible? 6:35
• How do you manage your career? 8:46
• Signed Book Giveaway! 10:50
• Does working in the nonprofit industry change anything? 11:20
• The process of making the "Red Cape Rescue." 12:54
• Sponsored Message 15:00
• How do I get a raise? 16:45
• How do we know when to move on? 20:38

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On this week's episode of IMPACTability®, we're joined by Becca Zebovitz, the Director of Donor Services at the Orthodox Union. She's here to tell us all about fundraising through her organizations feel-good story. Along the way we'll answer some important questions about how to get started and learn how to manage financial needs for multiple channels. Should you hire experts to start the fundraising process, or do you get current staff to add it to their duties? How will it all turn out? Find all the answers on this week’s episode of IMPACTability®!  

Highlights 

• What is Orthodox Union? 2:15 
• Success with Social Services 4:00 
• Being "an Umbrella Organization" 5:40 
• The necessity of fundraising 7:00 
• How to create a new culture 13:33 
• Finding potential fundraisers in your staff 15:08 
• Keeping donors informed 17:25 
• The challenges of competing organizational needs 18:30 

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On this week's episode of IMPACTability®, we are joined by Sherita Herring, founder of National Nonprofit Day! Sherita relates the history of the holiday while sharing some great insights into how impactful nonprofits truly are in our society. Learn the best ways to celebrate the holiday, gain a deeper understanding of the industry, and walk away feeling motivated. It's a very special episode of IMPACTability®!

Highlights

• History of "national nonprofit day" 2:15
• The surprising power of nonprofits 3:40
• Misconceptions about nonprofits 4:00
• Shocking impacts of nonprofits 5:30
• How should we celebrate the holiday? 6:50
• Companies should use nonprofit day 8:00
• What nonprofits can do to get the most out of the holiday 10:35
• The future goal of national nonprofit day 14:45

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Sponsored by: Sometimes there's just not enough hours in the day to get the work at your nonprofit done. Soukup Strategic Solutions can help. We can handle all types of projects, especially the ones you cant seem to get to; fundraising, marketing, communications and more! With Soukup Strategic Solutions, you'll have a team of nonprofit professionals working for you. You'll have more hands on deck, reduce overhead, and increase efficiency. For a free consultation on how we can help your nonprofit, visit SoukupStrategicSolutions.com. Maximize your impact with Soukup Strategic Solutions!

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On this week's episode of IMPACTability®, we are joined by Sarah Owen, the CEO of Collaboratory. Sarah gives us an in-depth look at how to spark innovations in the nonprofit sector and how to convince your organization that change is good. How can you be more innovative, not only in your every day operation, but in your plans for the future? What if you are planning some changes in your organization. Can you get everyone, including your board, to buy in? How are your donors going to feel? Find out on this week's installment.

Highlights

• Innovation 03:30
• Collaboratory background 04:00
• Should you throw out the book? 05:50
• Know your mission 06:30
• How do you collaborate, and what does that mean? 08:30
• How to convince your board 09:10
• Keep your board involved 10:50
• How do you get the ball rolling with conservative board members? 12:00
• Importance of board training 13:30
• Challenges of change 16:20
• Should rebrands be a secret? 17:36
• Marketing change 21:30
• Donor management 23:10

Coaches Corner Question - (What are the first steps a nonprofit shoulkd take to launch a planned giving program?) 26:30

Got a question that you'd like to ask a nonprofit professional? Check out the Coaches Corner in every episode, where our Impact Coaches answer your questions regarding your nonprofit. Email your questions to IMPACTCoaches@IMPACTability.net and listen to next week’s episode to see if your question gets answered!

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On this weeks episode of IMPACTability®, we are joined by Erik Braun, Director of Civic Engagement at GiveGab. Erik gives us an in-depth look at Giving Tuesday and how you can make this year's Giving Tuesday campaign your best ever. It's not too late to begin planning your campaign for this year, but start with this episode!

Erik Braun helps connect Nonprofits, Community Foundations and United Ways with GiveGab’s suite of products that make online fundraising easy and effective. He believe's in the power of philanthropy, and over the course of his career, he's raised critical resources for causes and organizations that he cares about. GiveGab's mission is to make it incredibly easy for fundraisers to be great at their jobs with useful fundraising tools.

In this episode you’ll discover,

• What is Giving Tuesday? 02:30
• How is it helpful? 03:27
• How to get involved 04:00
• When to prepare 04:41
• A timeline of events 05:22
• How to ask 07:24
• How to get the board involved 09:56
• Example of successful campaign 13:15
• Creating a community 20:00
• Final advice 21:00
• Coaches corner - "What are the ways to stay fresh and current in the nonprofit world to gain new ideas?" 22:15

Got a question that you'd like to ask a nonprofit professional? Check out the Coaches Corner in every episode of IMPACTability®, where our Impact Coaches answer your questions regarding your nonprofit. Email your questions to IMPACTCoaches@IMPACTability.net and listen to next week’s episode to see if your question gets answered!

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Sponsored by: Sometimes there's just not enough hours in the day to get the work at your nonprofit done. Soukup Strategic Solutions can help. We can handle all types of projects, especially the ones you cant seem to get to; fundraising, marketing, communications and more! With Soukup Strategic Solutions, you'll have a team of nonprofit professionals working for you. You'll have more hands on deck, reduce overhead, and increase efficiency. For a free consultation on how we can help your nonprofit, visit SoukupStrategicSolutions.com. Maximize your impact with Soukup Strategic Solutions!

On this weeks episode of IMPACTability® , We are joined by Liz Lowe, VP of Client Relations and Agency Services with the Allegiance Group. Liz gives us an in-depth look into the lifeblood of many nonprofit fundraising efforts, direct mail. Maybe you do direct mail now and have been successful, maybe you’ve done it in the past and it didn’t work out so well, or perhaps you’re thinking about doing it for the first time. Whatever category you fall into, this is the episode for you.

In this episode you’ll discover,

• Does direct mail marketing work? 02:15
• Can it be as simple as a postcard? 03:14
• Why and how is it effective for nonprofits? 03:41
• How do you do it? 04:30
• QR codes 05:30
• How to track your results? 09:07
• What if you have list issues? 16:50

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Sponsored by: Major gifts are the ultimate source of funding for nonprofits, they can help fulfill your mission and achieve your vision. Having a strong major gifts program should be a priority, but where do you begin? The best place to start is with Soukup Strategic Solutions! We create transformational change by working collaboratively to raise funds. Our fundraising consultants will assess your organizations fundraising capacity and develop a plan that serves as a blueprint for your fundraising success! Visit our website today, at SoukupStrategicSolutions.com and schedule a free consultation today.

On this weeks episode of IMPACTability®, we get an in-depth look into process management with the CEO and Founder of Process Bliss, Alister Esam. Alister has studied Process for many years and made the difficult mistakes so you don't need to. Learn how he was able to start from the ground up to discover the importance and complexity of the word "process." It can be different for everyone, directly effecting employee morale and efficiency making it a priority for any organization. You wont want to miss this one!

In this episode you’ll discover,

• Policing quality 4:00
• Defining the term "Process" 5:00
• Losing productivity 6:48
• How to grow a nonprofit without killing productivity 8:58
• "Getting it" with process management 12:30
• Examples of Process 13:45
• How to get started without breaking bank 18:00



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Sponsored by: Sometimes there's just not enough hours in the day to get the work at your nonprofit done. Soukup Strategic Solutions can help. We can handle all types of projects, especially the ones you cant seem to get to; fundraising, marketing, communications and more! With Soukup Strategic Solutions, you'll have a team of nonprofit professionals working for you. You'll have more hands on deck, reduce overhead, and increase efficiency. For a free consultation on how we can help your nonprofit, visit SoukupStrategicSolutions.com. Maximize your impact with Soukup Strategic Solutions!

On this weeks episode of IMPACTability(R), we look back at Planet Philanthropy 2022 with a double feature! In part one, we get a glimpse into the future of marketing with Cherian Koshy, Chief Development Officer with Endowment Partners, who will present some of the most modern and advanced ways to do market research. In the second half, it's all things crypto with our guest Pat Duffy, Co-Founder of The Giving Block. Find out how crypto might increase your donations.

In this episode you’ll discover,

• Marketing research opportunities 1:01
• Improving email newsletters 2:50
• Translating data analysis to nonprofits 6:13
• Design a donor strategy 9:24
• Introducing Bitcoin 12:54
• How to accept Bitcoin donations 15:49
• Should nonprofits market Bitcoin 17:08
• Coaches Corner 24:26

Got a question that you'd like to ask a nonprofit professional? Check out the Coaches Corner in every episode of IMPACTability(R), where our Impact Coaches answer your questions regarding your nonprofit. Email your questions to IMPACTCoaches@IMPACTability.net and listen to next week’s episode to see if your question gets answered!

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Sponsored by: One of the biggest challenges facing nonprofits today is securing grants. Where do I find information on grants? How do I write a grant and how do I submit the grant? And then, of course, the dreaded midnight deadlines. Hi, I'm Teresa Stokes and I have been there and done that at Soukup Strategic Solutions. We have a team of expert grant writers with years of experience writing hundreds of grants for nonprofits just like yours. Visit our website today at StrategicSolutions.com and schedule a free consultation about your grant writing needs. Let's work together and get the grant that your nonprofit deserves.

In this episode, Ligia Peña, a CFRE and president of Globetrotting Fundraiser, discusses the importance of legacy planning and starting a planned giving program for nonprofits. She emphasizes the need to understand donor engagement and focus on gifts and wills as the primary vehicle for planned giving. Ligia also highlights the importance of starting small, analyzing donor data, and seeking help from experts or consultants. The key takeaway is to just start and take small steps towards building a successful planned giving program.

• Legacy planning and planned giving are essential for nonprofits to secure future funding.
• Focus on gifts and wills as the primary vehicle for planned giving.
• Understand donor engagement and non-financial indicators to identify potential planned giving donors.
• Start small, analyze donor data, and seek help from experts or consultants to build a successful planned giving program.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship

01:00 Ligia Peña’s Background and Inspiration for Globetrotting Fundraiser

02:53 The Importance of Legacy Planning and Fundraising for Nonprofits

05:12 Delving into Donor Data and Engagement

07:32 Different Types of Planned Gifts and Focusing on Gifts and Wills

09:58 Non-Financial Indicators and Engaging Donors Properly

11:23 The Role of Stewardship and Delighting Donors

13:51 Sprinkling Legacy Messaging in Existing Communication Tools

16:14 Starting with Gifts and Wills and Building from There

18:06 Avoiding Overwhelm and Focusing on Simple Strategies

20:59 Comparing Plan Giving in the US, UK, and France

25:26 Coaches Corner: Increasing Engagement of Nonprofit Email Newsletters

31:29 Starting a Plan Giving Program: Three Key Steps

38:36 Final Thoughts and Encouragement to Start Today

Ligia Peña, CFRE is President of GlobetrottingFundraiser, specializing in helping charities develop & implement their fundraising and legacy strategy. She's also a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Kent, researching national legacy marketing campaigns. As an AFP Master Trainer, she’s trained countless fundraisers around the globe. She's a sought-after and seasoned international presenter who enjoys sharing her knowledge and empowering nonprofits professionals to think about legacies differently by daring to be creative and innovative.

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This week we look back again on Planet Philanthropy 2022. We are joined by Tim Sarrantonio from Neon One to discuss the various IT solutions for Nonprofits.

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IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

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This week we look back again on Planet Philanthropy 2022. We are joined by Mark Becker, founding partner of Cathexis to discuss the various IT solutions for Nonprofits. As technology continues to improve, the opportunities provided to nonprofits are immeasurable. From optimizing your donor management software, to AB testing your contact lists, a nonprofit can completely revitalize their mission by taking advantage of what technology offers. Learn the best practices from an IT expert so you can help take your organization to the next level!

In this episode you'll discover:

What is peer to peer fundraising? What's the success rate? 01:38

How do fundraisers end up "leaving money on the table" 02:45

Things that nonprofits overlook with their data. 03:21

What are nonprofits doing wrong with their email campaigns? 04:18

What changes to your comms strategy can give you an edge in fundraising? 05:50

How does a nonprofit improve their analytics? 06:32

What are some recurring IT issues in the nonprofit field? 09:30

Mark Becker's story 10:30

You need to do this if you're a nonprofit of any size! 11:20

Coaches Corner Question "What do I do if I have a Board member and their not giving?" 12:25

Have a question about nonprofits? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

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This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability® powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

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This week we look back again on Planet Philanthropy 2022. We are joined by Alexis Alm, CEO of Shore Community Services to discuss the benefits of being a certified fundraiser with the CFRE credentials. Find out how important it is to get the only certification worldwide for fundraising!

Have a question about nonprofits? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

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IMPACTabilit® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

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https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com

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This week we look back on Planet Philanthropy 2022. It was an amazing conference, and the IMPACTability microphone was there. Join us as we talk with conference chair, Josh Hirsch, and AFP Global President/CEO Mike Geiger about the conference and all things AFP.

This episode's Coaches Corner answers the listener's question: "How can a nonprofit's communication team streamline internal and external communications and also serve their donor base?" with Sheryl Soukup, Impact Coach and Nonprofit Consultant at Soukup Strategic Solutions.

Have a question about nonprofits? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

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This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability® powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTabilit® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

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How can you use your donor management system to take a donor from a first-time gift to a major gift benefactor? How do you capture all that data hidden just beneath the surface in your donor database? What do you do with that data? In this episode, expert guest Darryl Moser shares how to harness the power of your donor management system to maximize the giving potential of each donor.

In this episode you'll discover:

Excel Spreadsheets wont properly manage your donors! 02:20

Why is donor management so important? 04:12

List of things to keep track of when putting donor management system together. 05:16

How does fundraising software change the work flow? 06:25

Definition of Integration and segmentation in fundraising. 07:11

Further ways to segment donors. 08:33

What system can take a donor from first gift to major gift? 09:27

Story on how donor management systems can completely change a nonprofit. 13:14

Can these platforms help with prospecting? 14:41

Data only goes so far! 15:39

What aspects of donor management can be automated with these systems? 16:36

How can automated thank you videos help you? 19:14

Reviewing software 21:00

This episode's Coaches Corner answers the listener's question: "Why is 100% Board giving so important to grant funders" 22:33

Have a question about nonprofits? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

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This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability® powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

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What is collective giving, and how could it benefit your nonprofit? Like-minded organizations have begun joining forces in order to raise money for important missions! Learn how a group of nonprofits can start a connected giving circle. Guest Susan Benford, Board Chair of Philanos, a network of nearly 80 giving circles representing 18,000 women, will answer these questions and share how giving circles can leverage individuals’ small donations into a large, significant gift to help those who need it most.

In this episode you'll discover:

What is a giving circle? 01:05

Background info on giving circles 02:41

How does a group start a giving circle? 04:55

How does a nonprofit get a giving circle to donate? 05:51

How do donors get involved with giving circles? 06:45

Can everyone get involved? 07:10

How did Covid-19 affect giving circles? 07:50

Story from our guest about her motivations. 10:45

What are the challenges of a collective giving circle? 12:30

Do corporations try and partner with giving circles? 14:55

How are giving circles developing the next generation of philanthropists? 15:40

Are newer giving members more diverse? 17:50

How does social media affect this landscape? 18:57

Coaches Corner question: "What are effective partnership and pricing strategies for engaging sponsors?" 22:40

Got a question that you'd like to ask a nonprofit professional? Email your question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

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Why should a donor give to you? What is your nonprofit’s value proposition? Tim Kachuriak, CEO and Founder of NextAfter, and co-author of the book Why Should I Give To You? We will answer these questions and share some of the newer trends in fundraising that could take your development program to the next level! Learn strategies and tips from experts in the field that will provide a boost to your fundraising practices.

About NextAfter - NextAfter is a fundraising research lab and consultancy that works with cause-driven businesses and nonprofit organizations to help them better understand their customers and inspire their donors to give generously. Over the past six years, we have documented over 1,045 online experiments spanning a total sample of over 222,872,564 individual touchpoints with organizations such as Boys Town, Compassion International, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Focus on the Family, National Breast Cancer Foundation, The Heritage Foundation, Hillsdale College, and many others.

Highlights:

Why should people give money to your organization? 02:30

How does affinity and communication factor into donor decision making? 04:40

Donor research into why donors give 06:27

How does age affect giving? 08:12

New trends in fundraising. 08:50

Fundraising techniques that aren't working! 11:01

How does content marketing impact fundraising? 12:48

Organization Spotlight. 16:50

The experience of being on a nonprofit Board 17:29

Guest story about inspirations. 20:28

Coaches Corner Question: "How can I get companies interested in becoming sponsors for my nonprofit organization?" 23:00

IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

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What kind of risk mitigation does a nonprofit have to be concerned about? What about data security? How do you keep your donor’s information safe? To discuss the threats that your organization could face, how to avoid them, and how to prepare for them is Tony Olivo, Director of Investigative Services for CSI Group and a Board Certified Professional Criminal Investigator.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What kind of risk mitigation do nonprofits need to worry about? 02:25
• What should you be looking for in hiring staff besides a criminal record? 05:12
• Why are background checks so important for nonprofits? 07:27
• How can you protect your organization from identity theft? 08:25
• Business due-diligence: what can happen if you don't do your homework 12:52
• Online background checks are good enough, right? 14:50
• How can you do a risk assessment? 16:30
• How do we keep our event guests safe? 20:49

Coaches Corner - We have been applying for grants but haven't been successful, should we stop trying and focus on other fundraising efforts, or wait to see if we get a grant? 24:30

This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability® powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Got a question that you'd like to ask a nonprofit professional? Check out the Coaches Corner in every episode of IMPACTability®, where our Impact Coaches answer your questions regarding your nonprofit. Email your questions to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net and listen to next week’s episode to see if your question gets answered!

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As fundraisers, one of the best tools is the email and the e-newsletter. But why all the bounces? What should you definitely have in your e-newsletter? What is the fine line between “I’m sending the right amount of emails” and “they can’t wait to unsubscribe?” Email marketing expert, Erica Salm Rench, will answer these questions to help you skyrocket your open rates. 

Erica Salm Rench is the Chief Operating Officer at Rasa.io, an e-newsletter optimization program. She is an experienced leader of Business Development / Sales, Customer Success, Product Development, Marketing, and Operations with a demonstrated history of working in the digital marketing, software, and recruitment spaces. Ericka also has an MBA from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business with a focus in Management and Entrepreneurship. Rasa.io is a platform that sends individualized newsletters to your subscribers. Their AI collects and sifts through the articles your sources produce to pull only the most relevant to your newsletter. Articles are then filtered and designated to be sent to each individual subscriber based on their own unique interests.

In this episode you'll discover:

Why are e-newsletters such a great tool for fundraisers? 02:05

Things you need to do, and things to avoid with e-newsletters. 03:20

What type of content succeeds in a newsletter? 05:12

How important is a subject line? How should you do it? 05:50

What are the rules? 06:54

How many emails should you be sending to your base? 08:07

Don't send calls to action too often! 09:12

5 factors for why people aren't opening your emails. 11:49

Avoid too many pictures. 15:00

What to avoid in your newsletters. 15:52

Insight into what impacts google email algorithms? 17:49

How often should you update/clean your email list? 18:50

How do you grow an email list? 20:00

Coaches Corner question: "What is the value of working with a consultant rather than having my own employee?" 22:55

Got a question that you'd like to ask a nonprofit professional? Email your question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

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What’s new in digital fundraising? Is there something we’re not doing at our fundraising events that we should be doing? Are there any low-maintenance digital fundraising ideas to make our events more successful? Our guest, Nidhi Doshi, is here to answer these questions and help us use digital fundraising to take our events to the next level.

In this episode you'll discover:

How did the pandemic affect digital fundraising? 01:37

How do you expand your donor audience? 03:34

How do you analyze your own event from an unbiased perspective? 04:11

How do you get nonprofits to focus on the bigger fundraising picture? 05:45

What can a nonprofit do with their events to make their guests satisfied. 06:56

Why is it difficult to plan a nonprofit event that meets the audiences expectations? 08:38

How can you get your nonprofit Board members involved with fundraising? 10:38

What makes fundraising for nonprofits such a great career. 13:10

How you can capitalize on missed fundraising opportunities 14:07

What are common fundraising mistakes? 16:30

What is the single biggest development in digital fundraising? 17:30

How can you personalize online events? 19:20

Trends in the digital fundraising world for your nonprofit. 21:52

What digital fundraising ideas can you try with your next signature event that will make an impact! 22:52

Coaches Corner question: "What are the best ways to show appreciation to donors" 24:55

Have a question about nonprofits? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

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IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

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In this episode of IMPACTability: A Nonprofit Leaders Podcast, host Josh Hirsch, MS interviews Abby Jarvis from Neon One about the latest recurring giving report. The report examines the growth and changes in recurring giving from 2018 to 2022, focusing on three revenue bands: small nonprofits (less than $1 million), mid-sized nonprofits ($1-5 million), and large nonprofits ($5 million or more). The study reveals interesting trends and patterns in donor behavior and provides insights for nonprofits to improve their recurring giving programs.

Takeaways

• Recurring giving has grown and changed over the past five years, with significant increases in donor engagement and philanthropic giving.
• Smaller nonprofits have shown tenacity in regaining revenue levels and donor engagement after a dip in 2019.
• Recurring donors give only 17% less than non-recurring donors, indicating that small nonprofits are doing a good job of inspiring their most committed supporters.
• Mid-sized nonprofits have the longest donor lifetimes, averaging over 10 years, suggesting they have effective strategies for building long-lasting relationships with their supporters.
• Large nonprofits have seen growth in revenue and donor numbers, but there is a need to focus on reconnecting with communities and diversifying donor bases.
• Nonprofits can start by enabling recurring donations and inviting donors to support them in this way. Experimentation and growth are encouraged.
• Tailoring suggested donation amounts based on donors' past support can have a significant impact on giving patterns.
• Now is the perfect time to start cultivating recurring donors, as the data shows that communities are ready to support nonprofits in this way.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Impactability and Guest Introduction

01:29 Overview of the Recurring Giving Report

04:26 Trends and Patterns in Small Nonprofits

09:44 Building Long-Lasting Relationships: Mid-Sized Nonprofits

20:55 Challenges and Opportunities for Large Nonprofits

26:38 Getting Started with Recurring Giving

28:30 The Power of Tailored Suggested Donation Amounts

35:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Guest Bio

Abby Jarvis is a writer, marketer, and Head of Content at Neon One. She’s passionate about giving nonprofits the tools they need to connect with their supporters. Her 10 years in the nonprofit technology industry have been dedicated to understanding how and why donors support their favorite causes, studying donor trends and behavior, and sharing data-backed best practices nonprofits can use to build successful fundraising programs.

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Is the distinction between nonprofit and for-profit organizations changing? Can the two work together for the common good? Are we seeing a paradigm shift in the way we work? And with bitcoin all the rage, can the nonprofit world get in on it? This episode has a little bit of everything! Helping us tackle these subjects and more is our guest, Kelly Jackson. In this episode, you will definitely learn something you didn’t know before!

This episode's Coaches Corner answers the listener's question: "How do you develop a relationship with a grant funder?" with Teresa Stohs, Impact Coach and Grants Director at Soukup Strategic Solutions.

Have a question about nonprofits? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

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IMPACTabilit® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

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One of the most important parts of your nonprofit organization, and especially your fundraising efforts, is your story. The way you decide to convey the message and history of your organization makes all the difference when pursuing your mission. How do you tell your story, and does it evoke emotion? These are just a few of the questions we will ask the Principle and Creative Director at Barkada Circle, Pon Angara.

Pon Angara is a fellow podcaster, and co-host of VisionReady’s Disrupt Your Day podcast series. This show "brings you the stories, struggles, and success of entrepreneurs to learn from and Disrupt Your Day!" In the newest season of the show, they interviewed our President, Sheryl Soukup! Pon has served as Nonprofit SIG Director for the American Marketing Association, Marketing SIG Chair for the Association Forum and Program Chair for the Chicago Area Chapter of the Grant Professionals Association. Pon's unique approach is driven by his understanding for how principles and methods in science, business and the arts can converge for innovative problem solving. He has a BS Engineering Management, BFA Industrial Design and BFA Communication Design from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Barkada Circle® is a Chicago studio working with leaders of foundations, associations and organizations with a mission to improve the human condition. Their approach to storytelling and story-driven strategies make messages more compelling and strengthen relationship building.

In this episode you'll discover:

Why stories matter for nonprofits 02:28

If you're trying to write your story, what questions do you need to ask yourselves? 03:25

How can put your story in words that hit home with audiences. 04:24

How storytelling can build strong relations. 05:41

The power of storytelling on the human brain 06:38

How can you incorporate video into storytelling? How does it change the message? 07:29

As an organization, storytelling has to be accepted by everyone. 09:40

How can the power of a story affect organization development? 10:53

How Pon Angara became an expert storyteller. 14:10

What research you need to learn an organizations mission and mold their story. 16:28

Where does a nonprofit start if they're unfamiliar with storytelling? 19:30

The process of storytelling 21:23

Coaches Corner Question: "We want to apply for a government grant. How do we know if we are ready? Can we use our own vendors for purchases?" 24:10

Got a question that you'd like to ask a nonprofit professional? Email your question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

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Wouldn’t it be great to have a steady stream of donors? According to The State of Modern Philanthropy, recurring donors are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors. Monthly giving creates reliable income from your most committed donors. So how do you start a monthly gift program or increase the monthly donors you have? Are there pitfalls to watch out for? In this episode, Erica Waasdorp, author of the book “Monthly Giving: The Sleeping Giant,” will answer these questions and help you tap into this treasure hidden right in your database.

In this episode you'll discover

• Why do recurring gifts matter? 02:30
• Impact of recurring gifts 04:00
• How can a nonprofit get started with monthly giving? 04:50
• What do the retention rates look like with monthly giving? 07:25
• Top 5 reasons for your nonprofit to do monthly giving 08:20
• How do you convert annual donors to monthly donors? 09:06
• is it true that monthly giving can increase your donors? 10:39
• Nonprofit success story from an industry expert 14:26
• What are the "pitfalls" we want to avoid with this process? 15:50
• Ideas to market a monthly donor program 21:14
• Coaches corner - "How do I manage my remote staff and keep them as engaged and productive as in the past?" 26:28

Got a question that you'd like to ask a nonprofit professional? Check out the Coaches Corner in every episode of IMPACTability®, where our Impact Coaches answer your questions regarding your nonprofit. Email your questions to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net and listen to next week’s episode to see if your question gets answered!

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Thanks to COVID, there's a good chance that your nonprofit's annual event has been sidelined. Now that more events are being planned, should you go back to doing the same event or try something new? Ever think of doing a golf tournament? If you're already doing one, how can it be bigger and better? We have a pro on our course, Logan Foote, who will help you answer these questions and give his top five tips for making your golf tournaments even more successful.

In this episode you'll discover:

Guest intro. 02:40

How covid affects fundraising events. 03:40

Why golf tournaments make great fundraising events. 04:50

How to start a fundraising event. 06:20

Where do you go to start a golf tournament for your nonprofits fundraising? 07:22

What kind of manpower do you need to put together a fundraising event through golf? 08:25

How to attract sponsors for your event! 08:48

How tournaments can get you multiple channels of funding. 10:20

Top 5 planning tips for planning a golf tournament. 10:40

Incentives that prompt successful events. 12:23

Guest story about a nonprofits first golf tournament and how it positively impacted them. 14:40

How to create a fun atmosphere during events. 16:45

Other ways to make money for your organization at a tournament! 18:22

How to utilize technologically to make your events unique. 19:40

Trends in nonprofit tournaments. 20:35

Coaches Corner Question - "How do I manage my remote staff and keep them as engaged and productive as in the past?" 22:40

IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

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https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com

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Have you ever wondered how your nonprofit organization is doing? How do you evaluate your organization? What things will an organization assessment look at? This episode answers these questions and more. Kick the tires and check under the hood of your nonprofit with award-winning educator and a Professor Emeritus of Nonprofit Leadership at the University of Missouri, Dr. David Renz.

In this episode you'll discover:

What is an organizational assessment? 02:00

Different assessments that can be useful to your organization 03:20

A common issue nonprofits have with assessments 05:00

How often should you do these assessments? 06:35

The real value of an assessment 07:40

Avoid Judgement calls 08:40

Is there a chance of bias in a self assessment? 10:45

*Story* A time where an assessment made real world impact for a nonprofit. 13:54

Is hiring a 3rd party assessment a good option? 15:27

Advice for a nonprofit who's never done an assessment 18:09

This episode's Coaches Corner answers the listener's question in "Currently naming is being used as a donor thank you instead of a true naming opportunity. They need a strategy rather than a thank you. What can we do?' with Dr. Lou Traina, Impact Coach and consultant for nonprofit organizations at Soukup Strategic Solutions

Have a question about nonprofits? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

IMPACTability® Newsletter! Sign up here to receive the monthly IMPACTability® newsletter for articles and valuable downloads on fundraising and nonprofit management from top experts in the field.

This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability® powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

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Have you ever wondered what collaboration between two nonprofits would look like? Could joining forces increase your impact? How would you preserve your mission while adding to the collective power? This episode’s guest, Jaysen Roa, will answer these questions and more as he shares his own experience of effective collaboration between nonprofit organizations. 

This episode's Coaches Corner answers the listener's question in "How can we engage Board members in fundraising when their previous role was that on ensuring compliance with regulations?' with Christine Rahill, Impact Coach and consultant for nonprofit organizations at Soukup Strategic Solutions

Have a question about nonprofits? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

IMPACTability® Newsletter!! Sign up here to receive the monthly IMPACTability™ newsletter for articles and valuable downloads on fundraising and nonprofit management from top experts in the field.

This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability™ powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTabilit® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

Visit our websites at:

https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com

https://impactability.net

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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an Executive Director of a nonprofit? Is it as tough a job as popular opinion declares it? Are there challenges that never seem to go away? To answer these questions, we speak with Susan McManus about her 30 years as the Executive Director for her organization. And yes, she still loves her job!

This episode's Coaches Corner answers the listener's question in "How do you know when it’s the right time to move up--or out--of a nonprofit?' with Debra Haley, Impact Coach and consultant for nonprofit organizations at Soukup Strategic Solutions

Have a question about nonprofits? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

IMPACTability® Newsletter!! Sign up here to receive the monthly IMPACTability™ newsletter for articles and valuable downloads on fundraising and nonprofit management from top experts in the field.

This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability™ powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTabilit® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

Visit our websites at:

https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com

https://impactability.net

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Is the intellectual property at your nonprofit protected?  Do you know what is considered intellectual property? What if someone else uses the name of the fundraiser that you do every year? What can you do about it? This episode looks at how your nonprofit can protect its intellectual property. Protecting your nonprofit's assets, your name, logo, events and more, is an important part of maximizing your impact. Our guest, Jeanne Seewald, will help answer these questions and make sense of trademark and copyright law as it applies to nonprofit organizations. Jeanne is a partner and Board member at Hahn Loeser and Parks LLP. Her practice focuses on intellectual property, general business, and mergers and acquisitions.

In this episode you'll discover:

If someone takes the name of my event can I do anything? 02:58

Different kinds of trademarks and how they protect you differently. 03:51

Can a trademark alone keep your property safe? Are their any risks? 04:43

What's the difference between a trademark and a copyright? 05:22

What are examples of intellectual property in a nonprofit? 07:37

Intellectual property is an asset! 08:15

What if someone takes the concept of your event? Is that protected? 08:41

Client story: what happens when you don't protect your assets. 11:06

If a nonprofit member's kid helps make a logo for an event, is that his property? or the organizations'? 14:20

What can you do if you infringe on someone's trademark? And how to avoid it. 16:58

Startling trends with domain name thieves 18:25

How to protect your organizations assets now! 21:30

This episode's Coaches Corner answers the listener's question in "Part Two: How Can Nonprofits be More Intentional with the Workforce Development Ladder?' 24:20

Have a question about nonprofits? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net 

Sign up here for the monthly IMPACTability® newsletter for insights and tips insights on fundraising and nonprofit management from top experts in the field.

This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability® powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

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The news is full of stories telling us that the job market looks really good right now, that it is an employee’s market, and people are jumping from position to position. COVID-19 was just a bump in the employment road, and now businesses and nonprofits alike are struggling to hire and retain good talent. To help listeners either find the right employee or the right job, we invited Mike English, a nonprofit consultant who works on Executive Searches for The Moran Company as our guest to discuss what the job market is like, and how it affects you and your nonprofit.

This episode's Coaches Corner answers the listener's question "How Can Nonprofits be More Intentional with the Workforce Development Ladder?' with Sheryl Soukup, Impact Coach and President of Soukup Strategic Solutions

Want to win an Amazon gift card? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net by February 28, 2022. Be listening on to see if your question was selected to win an Amazon gift card!

Sign up here for the monthly IMPACTability™ newsletter for insights and tips insights on fundraising and nonprofit management from top experts in the field.

This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability™ powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTability™ is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability™ and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

Visit our websites at:

https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com

https://impactability.net

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This episode centers on a perfect storm that caused a nonprofit to form and address a long-standing problem in the community it serves. Our guest, Dr. Arol Buntzman, was at the center of it all and will share some of the lessons he’s learned about grassroots fundraising through faith-based organizations. Discover the do’s and don’t of approaching church communities and other faith-based groups to raise funds. 

This episode's Coaches Corner answers the listener's question "How do I Start a Major Gifts Program?" with Dr. Lou Traina, Impact Coach and fundraising consultant at Soukup Strategic Solutions

Want to win an Amazon gift card? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net by February 28, 2022. Be listening on to see if your question was selected to win an Amazon gift card!

Sign up here for the monthly IMPACTability™ newsletter for insights and tips insights on fundraising and nonprofit management from top experts in the field.

This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability™ powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTability™ is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability™ and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

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In this episode of IMPACTability: The Nonprofit Leaders Podcast, host Josh Hirsch, MS is joined by Julia Campbell to discuss the use of AI in nonprofit fundraising. They explore the benefits of using generative AI to create personalized donor journeys, analyze data for better fundraising strategies, and automate tasks to save time. They also discuss the ethical considerations of using AI, particularly in creating images and storytelling for sensitive topics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of having an AI usage policy and being transparent with donors. Overall, the episode highlights the potential of AI to enhance nonprofit fundraising and improve donor experiences.

Takeaways

• Generative AI can be used to create personalized donor journeys, analyze data for better fundraising strategies, and automate tasks to save time.
• Ethical considerations should be taken into account when using AI, particularly in creating images and storytelling for sensitive topics.
• Having an AI usage policy and being transparent with donors is important to maintain trust and ensure ethical use of AI.
• AI has the potential to enhance nonprofit fundraising and improve donor experiences.

Chapters

00:33 Introducing Julia Campbell

02:22 The Evolution of Digital Fundraising

03:20 The Role of AI in Fundraising

06:14 Ethics and AI in Nonprofit Fundraising

08:36 Using AI to Improve Fundraising

10:59 Analyzing Data for Better Fundraising Strategies

14:24 Creating Personalized Donor Journeys

18:53 Communicating with Different Stakeholders

21:18 Ethical Considerations in AI for Nonprofits

25:35 Transparency and Trust in AI Usage

30:22 The Power and Potential of AI in Nonprofit Fundraising

35:40 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Guest Bio

Recently named one of the 25 most influential nonprofit thought leaders and one of the seven nonprofit thought leaders to follow on Twitter during the coronavirus crisis, Julia Campbell is on a mission to make the digital world a better place.

After spending two years in Senegal, West Africa with the US Peace Corps, working with NGOs and local villages, she started her career in the nonprofit sector, in roles that include development, marketing, and program management. In her current role, through speaking and consulting, she guides organizations of all sizes on the best uses of social media and storytelling to build communities, showcase impact, and advance their causes.

Julia wrote her book Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published this year. 

Julia launched Social Media for Social Good...

You’ve got a nonprofit organization with a fantastic mission, and you’re doing all the right things, but how do you get the word out? In this episode, we start with the basics: how to get in touch with the media. Our guest, Kimberly Lohman-Clapp, is the founder and CEO of Golden Hour Communications and has an extensive background in public relations. She has been a television and radio news anchor, winner of five Emmys, two Edward R. Murrow Awards for journalistic excellence, and several AP Broadcaster Awards. She’s been featured on MSNBC, the Weather Channel, and countless other broadcast outlets. She now focuses much of her energy on helping nonprofits.

In this episode you'll discover:

Guest backstory 02:20

What will interest the media, what is newsworthy? 03:25

What do you need to know about writing a press release to get your story picked up? 05:36

How do you put together a good media list? 07:30

How do you pitch a story? 09:00

Does it help to have a spokesperson? if so, who should it be? 10:25

An example of when good PR saved an organization 14:48

Top 5 tips for getting free publicity 16:13

How do you inform everyone about updates from inside the organization? 17:35

How can you report about nonprofits without events? 18:46

The importance of storytelling and characters 20:27

Coaches Corner Question "I need to lead our Board in a performance evaluation, where do I start?" 23:14



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Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

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How are you with the technology of fundraising? Whether you know all the in's and out's of fundraising tech, or could stand to learn what is new on the tech front, this is the episode for you. Technology is your friend and to help explain is our guest, Abby Jarvis. Abby is the nonprofit education manager at QGiv, a software company that seeks to make it easy for nonprofit, faith-based, and political organizations to accept online donations and payments. But as you will find out in our conversation, there’s a lot more to it than just accepting gifts online.

In this episode you'll discover:

Are nonprofits tech-shy? If so, why? 01:45

Is it safe to accept gifts online? How does it work? 03:00

Is there any indication that online fundraising is competing with snailmail? 05:00

How do you get different demographics involved? Which channels do they prefer? 06:00

How to save money on communicating to younger demographics. 07:38

Has Covid-19 affected online giving? 08:20

Why a quality website is essential, and the components you need to make one. 9:40

What are some things nonprofits should lookout for with online fundraising? 12:26

The basics of text fundraising, best strategies, and things to avoid. 15:45

How do virtual auctions work? 18:38

New fundraising ideas that nonprofits need to hear! 21:20

Coaches Corner Question - "What would happen if your organization was not able to accomplish their goals?"25:00

This episode's Coaches Corner answers the listener's question "What if a Nonprofit Doesn't Reach its Goal?" with Sheryl Soukup, Impact Coach and President of Soukup Strategic Solutions

Want to win an Amazon gift card? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net by February 28, 2022. Be listening on to see if your question was selected to win an Amazon gift card!

This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability® powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

Visit our websites at:

https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com

https://impactability.net

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactabilitypodcast

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactability

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impactability

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Impactability

Your Board members are the guardians who guide your nonprofit through sound governance. How do you identify and recruit the best Board member candidates possible for your organization? Once you find them, how do you keep them? How do you train them? What skill sets will you be looking for in a prospective Board member? It is a lot of hard work to create a Board, maintain it and improve it, but that is what we’re going to be speaking about today.

In this episode, we speak with Board expert Dave Shellenbarger. Dave has served on an amazing list of Boards and learned from a wide range of nonprofit professionals about the many opportunities that can be created through professional nonprofit leadership. His focus is on Board development and improvement, brand development, and stakeholder messaging for new and emerging nonprofits.

In this episode you'll discover:

If I'm a nonprofit looking to start a Board, where do I go? 01:44

How do I recruit a Board? 03:00

What type of info should you have when approaching someone to join your Board? 03:49

What are some skill sets to look for in a good Board member? 04:56

Should a board member make a financial contribution to be on the Board? 06:44

Is there a set number of Board members you should have? 07:42

What are some things you can do to maintain your Board? 09:02

Who assesses a Board and what does the process look like? 11:07

What makes working on a Nonprofit Board special? 13:12

Steps to improve your Board 15:45

How often should I review a Board members performance? 18:30

This episode's Coaches Corner covers the topic "What is a Logic Model and Why do I Need One?" with Sheryl Soukup, Impact Coach and President of Soukup Strategic Solutions

This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability® powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

Visit our websites at:

https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com

https://impactability.net

In this episode, we look at some pitfalls you should be aware of when it comes to a nonprofit organization’s tax-exempt status. Maybe there’s something that you’re doing right now which could possibly put you in jeopardy.

Since we don’t want that to happen, we’ve brought in an expert to discuss your tax-exempt status, how to get it if you're just starting out, which status you qualify for, and how to protect it. Amy Chapman is our expert guest. She is a principal with Clifton, Larson, Allen. She has more than 23 years of experience providing tax and consulting services to clients of varying sizes with a primary focus on nonprofit entities.

In this episode you'll discover:

What is a 501c3 exemption? 01:53

Is there a difference between tax exempt and 501c3? 02:40

Are all nonprofits tax exempt? 03:25

Do nonprofits have to file for tax exemption? 03:56

What is the difference between a 501c3 and a 501c6? 05:05

How does a new nonprofit find out which tax exemptions they qualify for? 07:48

An example of our guest helping a nonprofit protect their tax exemption status 12:37

How does a nonprofit protect their tax exempt status on their own? 14:36

What should a young nonprofit look for in a CPA? 17:07

Coaches Corner Question - "As a new nonprofit we need help jumpstarting our fundraising, how do we get started?" 19:44

Coaches Corner Topic: How to Start Your Fundraising Program with Sheryl Soukup, Impact Coach and President of Soukup Strategic Solutions

Have a question for Coaches' Corner? Email IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net

This podcast comes to you from IMPACTability® powered by Soukup Strategic Solutions.

IMPACTability® is an online coaching program that helps nonprofit leaders maximize their impact. With Impact Coaches, nonprofit leaders can achieve career goals and have a greater impact on the world around them. Impact Coaches will help you address real-world challenges that you experience in your own nonprofit. By focusing on your strengths as a leader, Impact Coaches can help you apply your knowledge and skills to have a greater impact.

Nonprofit Coaching: https://impactability.net (Learn more about IMPACTability® and how to work with a nonprofit coach).

Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. was founded in 2012 by the company’s president, Sheryl Soukup, to provide nonprofit organizations with expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management. The company offers consulting, coaching, and full-service grant writing, marketing, donor database management, strategic planning, and much more.

Nonprofit consulting and outsourcing solutions: https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/services (Learn more about the services offered by Soukup Strategic Solutions to nonprofit organizations.)

Visit our websites at:

https://soukupstrategicsolutions.com/