Nonprofit Confidential – Details, episodes & analysis

Leaders have always been charged with making tough decisions. In fact, the hallmark quality of a truly great leader is the ability to weigh the options and to make the best decisions for their people.

But oftentimes the decisions we have to make feel like lose-lose situations. When that’s the case, how can you feel confident moving forward?

On this episode, I’ll talk about what it really means to make a good decision, and describe a four-step process to ensure you make the best decisions.

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When we think of innovation, we typically attribute this to technology and for-profit companies. They’re the ones with the big ideas and the money to see them through. But, when it comes to solving the most pressing issues facing our communities, nonprofits are actually perfectly positioned for innovation. 

While the nonprofit sector faces some real obstacles to innovation, there are steps organizations can take to think differently and attack problems from a different viewpoint.

On this episode, I talk through the four elements that help nonprofits eliminate societal problems through innovation. 

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Dr. Gretchen Foskett is part of the physician duo behind the Little Zebra Fund, a nonprofit that “provides funding for universal access to clinical genetic testing by eliminating financial obstacles.”

Physician by day and nonprofit boss by night (and every other spare moment she can piece together), Gretchen shares invaluable insight into how to start a nonprofit, how to grow an organization, and how to successfully run a nonprofit as a side hustle.

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I love meetings- they’re my absolute favorite! Said no one. Ever.

I think most of us can agree that meetings are literally the worst. Even though they take over our calendars and are practically a universal part of doing business, most of us have never received any training on how to run a meeting.

The good news is that there are proven characteristics that separate effective meetings from those that make a trip to the dentist seem fun.

So, while I wouldn’t dream of trying to convince you to enjoy meetings, I can help you become an effective meeting facilitator.

This episode will help you identify steps you can take right this instant to make the most out of your next meeting. 

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Becoming an effective nonprofit professional takes more than years of experience. It takes shifting your mindset in a way that helps you tap into your strengths and align your work with your passions.

On this episode, I share with you five key areas to focus on as you develop the mindset of an effective nonprofit professional. 

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Fundraising may seem like an extrovert's game, but us introverts have some innate strengths that make us equally qualified excel in fundraising. On this episode I share with you some of the tips and tricks that have helped me succeed in my fundraising career, even as an unapologetic introvert. 

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On today's episode of Nonprofit Confidential, I share my conversation with Chelsi Bennett. Among her many roles, Chelsi is the founder of the Life With Chelsi Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers women and helps moms-to-be. 

Running her nonprofit as a side-hustle, Chelsi has learned how to balance a full-time job and a side-hustle along with being a wife, and involved community member. She shares valuable insight into just how she manages her many roles and takes care of herself while she does it all. 

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In today's episode, I'm talking about creating a mission-oriented data strategy. Essentially, this means shifting your mindset (and the mindset of your nonprofit organization) so that you view data as a tool to help you achiever greater impact, not just report on results. 

To illustrate this point, I refer to a case study found in the Stanford Social Innovation Review that discusses how the nonprofit City Year shifted its data strategy and was able to achieve amazing results. 

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In today's episode of Nonprofit Confidential, I'm answering the most important question for fundraisers- what do donors really want? 

When we have a million and one things to do, it's easy to let touch points slip by without taking action. After you listen to this episode, you'll understand why touch points are so important and what these small interactions help establish for your organization. 

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For many nonprofits, July 1 marked the start of a new fiscal year. With a clean slate and seemingly unlimited potential, that new fiscal year feeling fits in perfectly with summer. 

But those good vibes can easily start to slip away once you get into the swing of programs and fundraising. What seemed like unlimited potential can soon become feelings of overwhelm and stress.

In this episode, I share five tips for preparing yourself to hit all of your goals and making this your best fiscal year yet.

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