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| Your Nonprofit Needs a Rest Week with Kevin Greer (Encore) | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:30:25 | |
It's the last week of August, and the lights are off here at Successful Nonprofits®. We have no meetings this week; the podcast and social media are scheduled in advance. And we're off the computer and off the phone. You know why? Because we're off having fun and enjoying our rest week! Since we're on self-care rest week right now, it felt appropriate that we run this encore episode with Kevin Greer, the Chief Administrative Officer at New Profit, about the transformative power of incorporating rest weeks into your nonprofit's annual calendar. As nonprofit professionals, we often push ourselves to the limit, but Kevin shares how New Profit's Radical Reset — a full week where the organization completely shuts down — helps to combat burnout and boost creativity. He discusses the implementation process, the benefits of collective rest, and how rest can be equitably designed for all staff members. This week, as the Successful Nonprofits® team takes our own rest week, we encourage you to consider planning one for your organization next year, especially during a slower period like the last week of August. While acknowledging this may not be feasible for organizations providing 24/7 or emergency response services, the benefits for your team could be profound. This episode answers the following questions:
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| Use Email Sequencing to Unlock Donor Retention with Lisa Fernandez | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:33:05 | |
Are you losing new donors due to uninspired thank-you emails? Join our conversation with Lisa Fernandez as she shares her expertise in crafting effective email sequences to build lasting relationships with donors. Learn how to engage your audience with personalized and automated emails, harness the power of storytelling, and create lead magnets that resonate. Whether you're a seasoned nonprofit professional or new to email marketing, Lisa's insights will help you boost donor retention and elevate your email game. This episode answers the following questions:
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| Fostering Inclusion at Your Nonprofit with Kia Croom Encore | 18 Jun 2024 | 00:43:04 | |
In honor of Juneteenth this week, we are re-sharing Kia Croom's episode on fostering inclusion in your organization. When the country shut down in March 2020, Kia Croom realized the shift to remote work also shifted justice, equity, and inclusion dynamics. Racial discrimination, racial trauma, and microaggressions didn't go away, they just changed a little. And now they were happening in her home. Since then, Kia has been working to disrupt and challenge the norms that lead to lack of inclusion in the nonprofit sector. She joins us today to share why this is an essential conversation for your own nonprofit and steps leadership can take to build an inclusive organization. This episode answers the following questions:
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| Moving from Reactive to Proactive with Mary Gladstone-Highland | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:33:46 | |
Mary discusses how nonprofit leaders can step back from the daily fires to find the space to think about and plan for the future. | |||
| Make the Most of Your Time with Shanice Miller | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:28:35 | |
Shanice discusses simple ways you can structure and automate your nonprofit's back office so you can focus on your mission and impact. | |||
| Resolutions and Trends of 2023 | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:27:53 | |
In this New Year's episode, we gear up for 2023 with a discussion about New Year's resolutions and likely trends of the coming year. | |||
| Holiday Encore: All Things Interns with Lauren Kent-Delany | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:32:11 | |
In this holiday encore, we revisit 2022's most popular episode with Lauren Kent-Delany --- all about finding extraordinary interns, from recruitment to interviews to orientation. | |||
| The Job Expectations No One Talks About with Gorick Ng | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:37:09 | |
Gorick discusses the unspoken rules and expectations around job performance. | |||
| Breaking Down Barriers: Hiring Formerly Incarcerated People with Terrell Blount | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:45:22 | |
Terrell discusses why it's important to hire formerly incarcerated people and what structural changes your nonprofit can make to be more inclusive and equitable in its recruitment, hiring, and promotion practices. | |||
| Practicing Courage with Jim Detert | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:35:54 | |
Jim discusses why it is important to be brave at work and baby steps we can all take to speak up when critical moments arise. | |||
| 17 Leadership Books to Add to Your Reading List | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:26:49 | |
In this montage episode, guests return to share their favorite leadership books. | |||
| Encore Episode: The Magic of "Thank You" with Sandy Rees | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:33:37 | |
As we take time to think about who we are grateful for this holiday season, we can't forget our donors. So, this encore episode we revisit our conversation with Sandy Rees all about how you can easily show your donors just how much you appreciate them. | |||
| Flourishing Through Collaboration with Amy Brin | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:30:32 | |
Amy discusses the benefits that collaboration have brought to her nonprofit, the Child Neurology Foundation. | |||
| Should Your Nonprofit Create a 501(c)(4) for Advocacy? Insights from Adam Snipes. | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:28:29 | |
As nonprofits navigate increasingly complex social and political landscapes, understanding the potential of a 501(c)(4) may be crucial for driving meaningful change. This compelling conversation with advocacy expert Adam Snipes may leave you wondering if your organization should start a 501(c)(4) . Adam delves into real-world examples, provides practical advice for nonprofit leaders considering this route, discusses the evolving role of 501(c)(4) organizations in today's advocacy ecosystem, explains the differences between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, and the practical steps involved in setting up and managing these entities. Download and listen to learn how your nonprofit can leverage a 501(c)(4) to advance its mission and engage more effectively in policy advocacy. This episode answers the following questions:
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| The Power of Strategic Planning with Denise Spivak | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:32:21 | |
Denise discusses the hidden --- and not so hidden --- benefits of engaging in the strategic planning process. | |||
| Podcasting for Nonprofits with Kristan McMahon | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:41:17 | |
Kristan discusses her experience starting a podcast and why your nonprofit should start one, too. | |||
| The Secret to Building a Rock Star Leadership Team with Allison Mayfield | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:32:57 | |
Allison discusses her secret ingredient to building a strong, effective senior leadership team. | |||
| Encore Episode: The Perfect Ask with Dr. Shantell Chambliss | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:40:44 | |
With the holiday (and giving) season quickly approaching, we decided to revisit one of our favorite fundraising episodes. Join Shantell for a conversation about how to support your team of solicitors as they prepare for and conduct the perfect ask. | |||
| When to Close Your Doors with Robyn Miller | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:35:50 | |
Robyn discusses common signals that indicate it might be time to close your nonprofit's doors. | |||
| Do No Harm with Tara Adams and Tony Pomonis | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:37:52 | |
Tara and Tony discuss how to ethically work with donors who have dementia or other cognitive impairments. | |||
| Become a Competitive (and Equitable) Employer with Kevin Dean | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:37:22 | |
Kevin discusses why his nonprofit embarked on a journey of equitable pay and hiring practices and how you can, too. | |||
| Philanthropy Trends of 2022 with Krista Lamp | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:36:49 | |
Krista discusses the recent trends in individual giving and how they impact your fundraising campaigns. | |||
| Organizing Your Nonprofit's First Expo with Natalee Fisher | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:32:46 | |
Natalee shares the lessons she learned from organizing and hosting her first expo. | |||
| Encore Episode: Adopting a Trauma-Informed Approach at Your Nonprofit with Kate Daugherty | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:30:06 | |
Kate discusses how trauma impacts our brains and how we can take a trauma-informed approach to ensure we respect and empower those who have been touched by trauma. | |||
| The Power of a Board Liaison with Kyle Waide and Xavier Roberts | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:31:54 | |
Kyle Waide and Xavier Roberts from the Atlanta Community Food Bank to discuss into the transformative role of a Board Liaison. As your organization strives to maximize board engagement and effectiveness, have you considered a Board Liaison role that supports board members and enhancing governance practices? Kyle and Xavier share their journey of establishing this role at one of Georgia's largest nonprofits, highlighting the challenges and successes they've encountered. From navigating the transition after a founder's departure to fostering a more connected and proactive board, they provide invaluable insights for nonprofit leaders looking to optimize their board's performance. Whether you're a small nonprofit or a large organization, this episode offers practical advice on how to effectively support your board, drive strategic growth, and free up your valuable time. This episode answers the following questions:
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| Get More Bang for Your (Fundraising) Buck with Joanne Oppelt | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:45:54 | |
Joanne shares ideas for how you can increase the cost-effectiveness of your fundraising efforts. | |||
| Supercharge your Strategic Plan with Rebecca Stapel-Wax | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:32:11 | |
Rebecca discusses the value going on a Learning Journey brought to her nonprofit's last strategic plan. | |||
| Using Texts to Increase Your Fundraising $$ with Larry Talley | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:34:29 | |
Larry discusses how you can use text messaging to engage donors and increase your fundraising revenue. | |||
| So You Want to be a Nonprofit Consultant with Mazarine Treyz | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:36:37 | |
Mazarine shares tips for nonprofit professionals looking to transition into consulting. | |||
| Measuring Impact with Alan Mackie | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:33:46 | |
Alan discusses simple tips and techniques for measuring your programs' impact. | |||
| Enlist your Treasurer and Banker to Your Sustainability Team with Chad Wolver | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:31:26 | |
Chad discusses how your Board Treasurer and Banker can help your nonprofit achieve financial sustainability. | |||
| Courage, Culture and Collaboration with France Q Hoang | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:40:20 | |
France discusses how to build and strengthen organizational culture at your nonprofit. | |||
| Community Engagement Over Community Outreach with Doug Borwick | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:32:44 | |
Doug discusses the value of community engagement and tips for doing it effectively. | |||
| Crafting Your Nonprofit's Language with Erica Mills | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:35:03 | |
Erica discusses using language that resonates with your audience. | |||
| 11 Donor-Tested Ways to Say "Thank You" | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:20:25 | |
In this episode, guests return to share the best donor thank-you they have given or received. | |||
| Encore Episode: 11 Guests Share Career Building Advice | 28 May 2024 | 00:25:05 | |
In this encore episode originally aired in 2021, we bring you the insights and wisdom of 11 guests who have made significant impacts in their careers. Each guest shares what they started doing—or stopped doing—that made the biggest difference in their professional journey. These short and powerful moments of wisdom are designed to help you become more authentic, curious, and direct, leading to greater success in your career. Whether you're looking for practical advice or inspirational stories, this episode offers valuable takeaways that can transform your professional life. This episode answers the following questions:
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| Why You Need an Interim Executive Director with David Harris | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:34:46 | |
David discusses the benefits of hiring an interim Executive Director and what you can expect from the experience. | |||
| Encouraging Innovation with Roger Martin | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:46:44 | |
Roger discusses how you can encourage innovation at all levels of your nonprofit – from entry-level staff all the way up to your Board. | |||
| Ask Dolph! Live! | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:36:47 | |
Today we hear from you, Dear Listeners! Join us for our most recent Ask Dolph! Live! where we hear about the nonprofit troubles that have been on your mind. | |||
| Take a Deep Breath with Jay Johnson | 31 May 2022 | 00:41:12 | |
This week we're rerunning the most popular episode of Summer 2021! Listen in as Jay shares tools you can use when dealing with a difficult personality, whether it is your own or someone else's. | |||
| Connecting Money to Mission with Holly Rustick | 24 May 2022 | 00:34:16 | |
Holly shares tips for beginner grant writers. | |||
| Become Your Nonprofit's Brand Ambassador with Rita Soronen | 17 May 2022 | 00:36:58 | |
Rita shares her journey to becoming the brand ambassador for the Dave Thomas Foundation and the lessons she learned along the way. | |||
| Inclusive & Effective Decision-Making with Mike Ciccarone | 10 May 2022 | 00:28:46 | |
Mike discusses how nonprofits can make sure the right decision-makers are at the table and how they can make their decisions effectively. | |||
| Visualize Your Data with Ben Jones | 03 May 2022 | 00:34:32 | |
Ben discusses tips and techniques to present your data easily and effectively. | |||
| Bonus Break #42: 5 Books Every Executive Director Should Read | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:14:19 | |
Dolph shares 5 transformational books every nonprofit executive director should read. | |||
| Making the Impossible Possible with Jack Fuller | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:40:03 | |
Jack discusses how you can spark and harness imagination at your nonprofit. | |||
| Inspiring Nonprofit Leadership with Jake Krotonsky and Alec Bansal | 21 May 2024 | 00:33:12 | |
Join the conversation as I sit down with Jake Krotonsky and Alec Bansal, two remarkable high school seniors who didn't just dream of making a difference — they made it their mission. Jake and Alec have accomplished what many seasoned nonprofit leaders find challenging — they started and run a thriving nonprofit in their community. During their sophomore year of high school, Jake and Alec looked at their shared passion for sneakers through a new lens, asking themselves how they could use it to serve others. The answer led to the birth of Soles2Souls, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shoes to those in need. From a simple act of kindness to a thriving nonprofit, their journey is a testament to what we all can achieve with a blend of passion, innovation, and the desire to serve. We explore the challenges and triumphs these young founders faced as they transformed their high school project into a full-fledged organization. From navigating the complexities of nonprofit management to motivating board members to scaling their impact across communities, Jake and Alec's insights are a roadmap for aspiring changemakers of all ages. Don't miss this incredible story of friendship, philanthropic ambition, and the power of giving back. Listen and learn how these two youth are walking the talk, one pair of shoes at a time. This episode answers the following questions:
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| Crafting Your Brand with Amanda Ross | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:43:37 | |
Amanda discusses easy steps you can take to build and maintain your nonprofit's brand. | |||
| All Things Interns Part II: Managing & Compensating Your Interns with Lauren Kent-Delany | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:34:04 | |
Lauren discusses tips for managing interns and shares why The Carter Center began offering stipends to all its interns. | |||
| Timeless Tips for Working with Difficult People with Jody Foster | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:34:28 | |
Jody discusses difficult and disruptive personalities you may encounter in your office and tips for effectively working with them. | |||