The Prosperous Nonprofit
173 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsThe Prosperous Nonprofit is the podcast for leaders who are building financially sustainable and impactful nonprofits and changing the world. On this show, we talk to inspiring leaders who are paving the way in the nonprofit sector in new, innovative, disruptive, and entrepreneurial ways, creating organizations that fuel their lives, their hearts, and their communities. You'll also hear from me. I’m Stephanie Skryzowski, a Chief Financial Officer, and Founder & CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting which provides CFO and bookkeeping services to nonprofits around the globe. This show is an amazing combination of inspiring stories and practical nonprofit leadership tactics to grow their impact and their income.
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Using Ethical Storytelling in Your Marketing with Diana Farias Heinrich
June 17, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes - 32.6 MBIf you’re a nonprofit leader looking to elevate your marketing using storytelling, then this podcast episode is for you. I chat with special guest, Diana Farias Heinrich, CEO of Habrá Marketing and ethical communication strategy expert. We dove into how she became an advocate for ethical storytelling and important lessons she’s learned along the way. Diana also shares the important differences between marketing and fundraising communications and how you can truly build meaningful relation...
Start Spending Money on These Five Things
June 03, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 12.6 MBNonprofit leaders, are you spending enough money on your organization? This probably sounds like a strange question, especially since many of you are looking for ways to minimize your expenses. However, there are five crucial things nonprofit leaders need to invest in in order to have a thriving organization. In this episode, I dive into what these five things are and why they’re so important. I share strategies for how to evaluate different areas of your nonprofit to determine their impa...
How to Become a Successful Leader with Erica Rooney
May 20, 2024 08:00 - 43 minutes - 31.3 MBAre you a nonprofit leader looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? If so, then give this episode a listen! I got some amazing insight from special guest, Erica Rooney, Executive Coach and a Chief People Officer. She shared how she empowers leaders, particularly women, to step into their own and become successful leaders for their organizations. We dove into how Erica reinvigorated her passion, and not only recognized symptoms of burnout but also put strategies in place t...
Stop Spending Money on These Six Things
May 06, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 14.3 MBNonprofit leaders, are you wasting money on unnecessary things? I know this sounds like a harsh question, but it’s so important to evaluate. It’s something I see all the time with many of the nonprofits my team and I work with. That’s why, in this episode, I dive into the six main things nonprofits need to stop spending money on and what you can do instead. I’m sharing strategies for evaluating your budget and how you’re allocating precious resources. Plus, a different way of thinking ab...
Elevating Your Individual Fundraising Strategy with Haley Cooper
April 29, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes - 26.9 MBAre you looking for fresh, new ways to up your individual fundraising game? This is the episode for you! I chatted with special guest, Haley Cooper, CFRE, about how she is empowering new nonprofits to be strategic with their individual fundraising. We dove into how Haley stumbled into the nonprofit world after one mission trip completely changed the trajectory of her life. Plus, how she is using her experience as both a nonprofit founder and an entrepreneur to help organizations build a s...
Behind the Scenes of Our 2024 Team Retreat
April 22, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBDoes your organization have team retreats? Whether you’re just beginning to explore them or you’re looking for new ideas for your next one, this episode is for you. I’m diving into a special, behind-the-scenes look at our annual team retreat. I’m discussing the benefits of retreats and why I think they are 100% worth the investment. Plus, the logistics and considerations leaders need to keep in mind when planning them. I’m also sharing the lessons I’ve learned from this retreat and from p...
Creating an Organizational Culture of Wellness with Melissa Wesner
April 15, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.8 MBHow does your nonprofit take care of its employees? Recent research shows that employees who strongly agree their employer cares about their overall well-being (compared with those who don't) are 71% less likely to report high levels of burnout, leading to happier and more productive employees. In this episode, I spoke with special guest, Melissa Wesner, Licensed Counselor, about how nonprofit leaders can create a culture of wellness that benefits both employees and your bottom line. Meli...
Spring Cleaning Your Systems
April 08, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 21 MBWhen was the last time you took a long, hard look at your systems and processes? Although this isn’t exactly an exciting process, it is so beneficial for your nonprofit. Organizations that regularly look at how they can improve their processes not only save time but money and resources as well. In this episode, I’m discussing why taking a deep dive into your processes is important, how it builds trust with your donors, and how this can help your nonprofit scale in the future. I’m also sha...
Leveraging the Power of Donor-Advised Funds with Mitch Stein
April 01, 2024 08:00 - 46 minutes - 33.3 MBIs your nonprofit getting donations from Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)? Whether your nonprofit is seasoned, brand new, or just looking to start accepting donations from DAFs, this episode is for you! I chatted with special guest, Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy for Chariot, a Donor-Advised Fund solution for nonprofits to maximize DAF fundraising. Mitch shared how he is helping nonprofits leverage the power of DAFs by explaining what they are, why they’re important, and how he is breaking down b...
Building Strong Community Relationships to Support Earned Income Initiatives with Megan McNally
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBAre you leveraging the power of strong community relationships? This episode is full of strategies leaders can use to build lasting relationships in their communities and help diversify their funding with earned income. I spoke with special guest, Megan McNally, co-founder of The Foundry, who shared how she’s using the relationships she’s built to fund her nonprofit primarily through earned income. She discussed how she is building a social enterprise, partnering with the community, and n...
Scaling Your Nonprofit Using Unique Revenue Streams with Sara Allen
March 18, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes - 26.2 MBAre you looking for ways to scale your nonprofit? This episode is full of strategies leaders can use to grow their organizations and boost their impact on the communities they serve. I spoke with special guest, Sara Allen, Executive Director for Sojourns Community Health Clinic, who shared how she’s managed to do just that by using unconventional revenue streams. She chatted about how she’s shifted her mindset to think of her nonprofit as more like a business, and how this has positively ...
The Importance of Cultural Considerations in Nonprofit Communities with Kelly Dumas
March 11, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 28 MBAre you a nonprofit leader searching for ways to better serve your community? Look no further! I chat with special guest, Kelly Dumas, about how you can have a bigger impact on the people you serve. She discusses the importance of cultural considerations, going beyond “checking the box” and truly understanding your community. Kelly shares her first-hand experience of this when an individual came to her organization after a hallucination misdiagnosis. In reality, this person was performing a ...
Breaking Nonprofit Norms to 4x Your Fundraising with Christina Edwards
March 04, 2024 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39.8 MBIf you’re a nonprofit leader looking to 4x your fundraising revenue, then this episode is for you. I chat with special guest, Christina Edwards who shares how she is teaching nonprofit leaders to break industry norms to skyrocket their fundraising. We dive into the importance of investing in professional development, nonprofit “rules” Christina wants us to break when it comes to social media and email outreach, how to leverage social media influencers, and so much more! About Christin...
Setting the Intention for 2024
February 26, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 14 MBHave you settled on a word of the year for 2024 yet? This is one of my favorite ways to prepare for the upcoming year. It helps me set an intention and gives me something to work towards. However, choosing a word was a struggle for me this year. I wasn’t resonating with anything, and I didn’t want it to feel forced. In this episode, I’m diving into how I set my intention for the new year, even when choosing a word was a struggle. I’m sharing important lessons I’ve learned from unexpected p...
Rapidly Growing your Nonprofit with Ali Rabe
February 19, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBAs nonprofit leaders, we are always looking for ways to grow our impact on the communities we serve. It can be a challenge especially when we’re depending on government funding, which can be unpredictable and limited. My podcast guest, Ali Rabe, is sharing how she managed to 10x her nonprofit in under 5 years, even with government funding. Ali is diving into strategies she’s used to get creative with her fundraising, marketing, and growing her nonprofit, Jesse Tree. Her organization went ...
Top Book Recommendations for 2024
February 12, 2024 09:00 - 17 minutes - 13.5 MBNonprofit leaders, when is the last time you set aside time to read? Whether you’re an avid reader like me, or it’s been a while since you picked up (or listened to) a book, you’ll want to give this episode a listen. I’m giving you my top book recommendations for 2024! I read 48 books in 2023 and now I’m diving into my favorites, from fun reads to the most inspiring and impactful. Some of these books have quite literally changed my life and how I’m leading my team. Several of these books a...
Knowing Your Numbers and Planning for the Future with Margaret Chapman Pomponio
February 05, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBKnowing Your Numbers and Planning for the Future with Margaret Chapman Pomponio How do you use your nonprofit numbers to plan for the future? Knowing where your organization stands with its finances is so important for continuing to grow your impact on the communities you serve. In this episode, I chat with special guest Margaret Chapman Pomponio about how she’s using this knowledge to plan for the future sustainability of her nonprofit, West Virginia FREE. Margaret dives into how she ...
Overcoming the Challenges of Inflation
January 29, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 16.7 MBOvercoming the Challenges of Inflation Is your organization struggling with the many challenges that come with inflation? The rising cost of everything has been top of mind for most people, including nonprofit leaders. Inflation is impacting our employees, the communities we serve, and our donors. While rising costs are all around us, there are some strategies your organization can implement to overcome these challenges. In this episode, I dive into how you can keep up with rising costs...
Elevating the ROI of Conferences
January 22, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 14.3 MBIs one of your New Year's resolutions to attend more conferences and professional development opportunities? Maybe you’re looking for how to make the most of these experiences. If this is on your 2024 bucket list, then this episode is for you! Your time and money are precious, so you want to be sure you are getting the highest possible return on investment (ROI) from the events you attend. In this podcast episode, I’m diving into ways to elevate your ROI of conferences by telling you the ...
Disrupting the Status Quo in Your Organization
January 15, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 31.1 MBAre you tired of feeling like you’re not getting anywhere with problem-solving in your organization? So many leaders and decision-makers have adopted a status quo with how they solve problems in their organization. It almost feels like they’re on autopilot. While having a good process for solving issues is beneficial, sometimes we don’t give enough thought to how these problems are impacting our staff and community members. That’s why I’m so excited to have special guest, Heather Hiscox ...
The New Year’s Resolution that Changed My Work Life
January 08, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 15.6 MBAre you feeling bogged down by a busy work schedule? Is 20 meetings a week your norm? I’ve been there and that’s exactly why I recorded this podcast episode. Today, I’m diving into the New Year’s resolution that completely changed my life! I’m sharing with you four tips to avoid the burnout being a nonprofit leader can sometimes bring. Plus, I’m giving you real-world examples of how you can start implementing these strategies in your everyday life. I’m talking about batching work, using y...
Using Creativity to Shake Up the Nonprofit World with Treger Strasberg
January 01, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes - 30 MBAre you looking for fresh ideas to shake up your nonprofit and grow your impact? If so, then you’re in luck! Special guest and founder of Humble Design, Treger Strasberg, is sharing all the different ways she’s shaking up the nonprofit world like… how she communicates with her donors, and using empathy, dignity, and creativity as part of her nonprofit’s mission. She also dives into how she’s been able to grow her nonprofit beyond Detroit to Chicago, Cleveland, Seattle, and San Diego by ha...
2023 Podcast Highlights
December 25, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB2023 is quickly coming to a close, so I thought I’d do a podcast highlights episode. I’m diving into the top 10 most downloaded episodes of 2023 and boy oh boy are they juicy… like the episode where I announced that we were shutting down half of our business. It was absolutely terrifying, but 100% the best and most aligned decision for us. That experience was part of the inspiration for my ‘Building Confidence Doing Scary Things’ episode that aired shortly after. This year, we also dove i...
Fundraising Strategies for Small Nonprofits with Cindy Wagman
December 18, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBAre you a small nonprofit leader looking for ways to spruce up your fundraising strategy to meet your goals? If you said yes, then you’re in luck as fundraising expert, Cindy Wagman, is joining us on today’s episode. She is sharing a wealth of knowledge, like the number one factor in fundraising success, how she’s seen fundraising change over the past two decades, and how having the right person in a fundraising role makes a huge difference for the nonprofit. She even tells us how access ...
Using Your Budget to Support Team Culture and Values
December 11, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15.6 MBAre you effectively using your budget to support your team's culture and values? One of the most important qualities of a prosperous nonprofit is having a healthy, well-taken-care-of team. But is it reflected in your budget? In this episode, I’m diving into five ways your budget can support your organization’s team values. I’ll share strategies around defining your team culture and how you can work those values into your budget. And don’t worry, if you’re limited on funds, there are a ton...
Nonprofit Audits: How to Wrap Up 2023 Finances and Prepare for 2024 with Mark Pate
December 04, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBAre you stressing about wrapping up your 2023 finances? There are so many regulations to adhere to and tasks to get done. It can get overwhelming very quickly. In our latest episode, special guest, Mark Pate, shares several great strategies for wrapping up your 2023 finances so you can go into 2024 stronger than ever. Mark answers burning questions like, “Should nonprofits change audit firms every three to five years?” He also shares how nonprofits can get the most out of working with an a...
Public Relations for Nonprofits: Your Questions Answered with Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti
November 27, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 35.5 MBAre you a nonprofit leader feeling intimidated by public relations? You know you want to spread awareness for your organization, but PR feels scary and you have questions. Is it marketing? Is it fundraising? What is it exactly? If this sounds familiar, then stick around. In this episode of The Prosperous Nonprofit, I’m chatting with two special guests, Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti, co-owners of Full Swing Public Relations. They’re addressing your burning questions about PR and how you c...
Master Your Nonprofit Numbers
November 21, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 15.5 MBIf you could raise 53% more money next year for your organization, without hosting another gala event or traveling across the country to meet with a new donor, what would that mean for your nonprofit? Guidestar published a study that demonstrated that organizations that provided better and more information to stakeholders raised substantially more money in subsequent years than organizations that didn’t share information with stakeholders. So what’s the problem? Oftentimes, nonprofit leade...
Leveraging Your 990 as a Powerful Marketing Tool
November 20, 2023 09:00 - 24 minutes - 18.2 MBDid you know the 990 can be more than just a tax form? It’s also a powerful marketing tool you can leverage to make a great impression on donors and stakeholders and get more funding for your nonprofit. In this episode, I’m diving into the ins and outs of the 990, why it is more than just a tax form, and how you can use it strategically for your organization. In today’s episode, get ready to learn how you can intentionally fill out the 990 with your mission statement, metrics, and impact ...
Meet Your Year-End Fundraising Goals with Morgan Gross
November 13, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 25.7 MBAre you in the year-end fundraising time crunch? The end of the year is often one of the busiest times for nonprofits, with teams hustling to achieve their year-end fundraising goals. That’s why I am so excited to have a special guest and fundraising expert, Morgan Gross in this podcast episode. Morgan shares how she’s helped nonprofits achieve their fundraising goals and expand their reach internationally. She also shares with us what strategies she’s used to achieve these goals like lev...
Leveraging Consultants for Your Nonprofit
November 06, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 20 MBAre you leveraging consultants for your nonprofit? Maybe you’re debating on bringing on a consultant but aren’t sure where to start. Or maybe you’re not even sure if bringing on a consultant is the right move for your organization. If you’re in consultant limbo, then this episode is for you! In today’s episode, I share my experiences hiring consultants for organizations as well as being a consultant for organizations. I dive into some of the legal nuances of consultant vs. employee and som...
Building an Inclusive Culture with Yanira Castro
October 30, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 30.6 MBAre you looking for ways to build an inclusive culture in your nonprofit? Organizational culture can be a challenge for many nonprofit leaders. One of the main reasons is that every organization has blind spots. It can be difficult to see what your organization is missing, especially when you’re on the inside all day every day. In this episode, I sit down with Yanira Castro to chat about how she uses strategies to help nonprofits build an inclusive culture. She discusses how she uses resp...
Nonprofit Budgeting for 2024: If You Haven’t Started Yet, You’re Behind
October 23, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 18.9 MBHave you started the process of budgeting for 2024 yet? It’s already October, so if you haven’t started yet, you’re behind. This podcast episode will help you get caught up so you can go into 2024 prepared and ready to make a big impact on the communities you serve. This episode covers six tips for improving your nonprofit’s 2024 budgeting process. We dive into what mistakes many organizations make during this process, and more importantly, how to avoid them. Plus, strategies for boosting ...
Leveraging Technology to Facilitate Better Planning with Heather Johnson of Blackbaud
October 16, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBAre you leveraging technology to create better outcomes for your nonprofit? Do you immediately get a feeling of overwhelm or dread when you hear the term “leveraging technology?” It’s understandable if you do, technology can be complicated to say the least. However, it can also be a game changer when it comes to freeing up extra time. In today’s episode, I chat with Heather Johnson about her experience of helping nonprofits leverage technology. We dive into how the nonprofit space has evol...
Finding Peer Connections as a Nonprofit Leader with Ellen Kehl
October 09, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBDo you ever feel alone as a nonprofit leader? Maybe you feel like you don't have anyone to talk to within your organization about the challenges you're facing. Finding peer connections can sometimes feel impossible for nonprofit leaders. In today's episode, I chat with Ellen Kehl about how she’s helping to foster connections within the nonprofit leadership community to help leaders overcome the many obstacles they’re experiencing. We talk about the different challenges nonprofit leaders a...
Meaningfully Integrating Core Values into Your Work with Chad Zibelman
October 02, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes - 29.3 MBHow are you integrating core values into your nonprofit’s everyday work? Are you utilizing these values as a decision tool and a means for navigating your organization through changes? How do all of your employees, from those on the front lines to the leadership team embody core values every day? In this episode, special guest Chad Zibelman talks about how he and his organization integrate core values into their everyday work. He discusses how to use these values to help your organization...
Creating a Strong Organizational Culture with Alissa Novoselick
September 26, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 34.3 MBIs organizational culture top of mind for your nonprofit? If it isn’t, it really should be. Special guest, Alissa Novoselick, explains exactly why in today’s podcast episode. She brings us her unique perspective as a modern CFO who prioritizes building a strong organizational culture because she sees just how much it impacts the nonprofit’s bottom line. Alissa discusses how she created a finance department that plays a big role in building her organization's culture, instead of being seen...
Mastering Nonprofit Cash Flow: From Strapped to Stacked
September 25, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.9 MBAre you on the nonprofit cash flow rollercoaster? Managing cash flow is one of the trickiest things for nonprofit leaders because so much of it is out of our control. And while it can feel dizzying to be on the constant up and down of cash coming in and going out, there are ways to manage. In this episode, we dive into different strategies your organization can use to help better manage your cash flow like leveraging your strategic plan, keeping up to date with your bookkeeping, and putti...
Strengthening Donor Relationships and Overcoming Challenges with Dr. Mark Scott
September 19, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 31.8 MBAre you looking for strategies to strengthen your donor relationships? Or how to overcome some of the many challenges nonprofits are facing today? In today’s episode, we chat with Dr. Mark Scott from the Oishei Foundation, an organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting nonprofits. We dive into how his organization provides support for nonprofits and discuss new demands and challenges nonprofits are facing around staffing shortages, competition with the corporate sector, and the st...
Maximize Your Impact with Data with Triana Urraca
September 18, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 33.4 MBAre you maximizing your nonprofit’s impact? What if I told you the key to doing just that was data? Sounds complicated, right? Well, it’s not as complex as it seems. Our special guest, Triana Urraca, breaks down the strategies she’s used to help countless nonprofits maximize their organization’s impact using data. She dives into the different types of data she uses and how she implements data collection systems. Triana also shares with us how most of the data she uses is often what organi...
New Leader Success: The Nonprofit Leadership Dynamic with Ivan Gilreath and Deena Terry
September 12, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 28.4 MBNonprofit leaders, how are you setting up your new leaders for success? What strategies do you have in place to ensure they come into the organization strong? And arguably more importantly, how are you ensuring your new leaders keep a good momentum without burning out? In today’s episode, we have two very special guests, Ivan Gilreath and Deena Terry. Ivan and Deena work together as the CEO and CFO of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale. They give us their “secrets” for a succe...
Internal Controls: Safeguard Your Nonprofit's Assets
September 11, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 16.2 MBWhat processes does your nonprofit have in place to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, most importantly safeguard your precious assets? In this podcast episode, Stephanie discusses what internal controls are and why it’s important to have them in place… to safeguard your precious assets. She has seen all too many times the consequences organizations face when they do not have these procedures in place. And no, it’s not just because an auditor “dinged” the organization for not having these...
Building a Diverse Leadership Team with Jailan Adly
September 05, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 31.2 MBIs your nonprofit struggling with building a diverse leadership team? Are you facing difficulty when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent? Are you finding it hard to compete with the corporate sector? These are all common challenges within the nonprofit sector, but you’re in luck! Our guest today, Jailan Adly is an expert on nonprofit leadership talent search. She’s helped countless organizations build successful diverse leadership teams by finding top talent for nonprofits. On...
Trust-Based Philanthropy with Kelsey Vatsaas
September 04, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 35.5 MBNonprofit leaders, are you seeing a trend of trust-based philanthropy in your organization? Have you seen an uptick in unrestricted funds? Maybe you’re searching for innovative ideas to use this funding. If so, you’re in the right place! In today's episode, I chat with Kelsey Vatsaas, a nonprofit industry expert who is the managing principal of the national nonprofit industry at CLA, a top 10 professional services firm. Kelsey dives into getting unrestricted funds from the employee retenti...
Institutional Fundraising and Empowering Your Nonprofit with Ash Rogers
August 29, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 28.5 MBInstitutional Fundraising and Empowering Your Nonprofit with Ash Rogers Is your nonprofit achieving its institutional fundraising goals? What about empowering team members through its leadership structure? Did you know these things can actually go hand in hand? We are so excited for today’s episode with Ash Rogers, where she dives into institutional fundraising and decolonized leadership structure and talks about tons of practical tips and strategies. She tells us how she helped to tran...
7 Ways to Build Your Nonprofit's Financial Health
August 28, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIs your nonprofit financially healthy? If you’re thinking, “Well, what exactly does financially healthy even mean?” Then, you’re in the right place! On today’s podcast episode, Stephanie covers everything you need to know about your organization’s financial health, sustainability, and how to make improvements so you can continue to have a lasting impact on the communities you serve. She breaks down the seven financial metrics your nonprofit should be tracking, common pain points in organi...
Process Improvement and Managing Change with Margaret Chapman
August 21, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 29.8 MBProcess Improvement: Why Change Isn’t Always a Bad Thing Nonprofit leaders, when is the last time you did a process improvement audit for your organization? Does just the thought of it make you cringe or give you all the thoughts of overwhelm? If so, fear not! Today, you’re in luck because we have a special guest, Margaret Chapman, who is an expert in implementing strategic and meaningful changes in nonprofit backend processes. She’s going to break down some strategies for us and give us a...
Participatory Budgeting: How to Create Your Best Budget Yet
August 14, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBParticipatory Budgeting: How to Create Your Best Budget Yet Nonprofit leaders, are you looking for a better way to budget this year? A process that actually builds morale instead of squashing it? Sounds too good to be true, right? It doesn’t have to be! In this episode, Stephanie discusses the participatory, or collaborative, budgeting process. She does a deep dive into what exactly participatory budgeting is, and equally, if not more importantly, what it is NOT. Hint: it is NOT a free-for...
Creating Winning Fundraising Email Campaigns with Jess Campbell
August 08, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 29.5 MBUsing Storytelling to Speak to Your Donors and Hit Your Fundraising Goals Are you looking for ways to hit your fundraising goals and nail your donor communication? You’re in luck! In this special bonus episode, Jess Campbell lays it all out, step-by-step. Jess Campbell is the founder of Out in the Boons, a small shop helping nonprofits discover donors in their email list. She has been a nonprofit fundraiser for 18 years and has raised over $17M+ working from New York to California in org...
Using the Agile Framework in Nonprofits with Diane Leonard
August 07, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 28.4 MBUnlock the secrets of sustainable growth in the fast-paced nonprofit sector in our groundbreaking podcast episode featuring Diane Leonard, a veteran in Agile, Scrum, and grant management. Discover how implementing Agile methodologies and Scrum principles can drastically increase your organization's efficiency and adaptability, transforming your daily operations. Learn about the Grant Life Cycle, a streamlined process that simplifies the daunting grant management tasks and sets your organiz...