The Nonprofit Narrative Podcast
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe Non-Profit Narrative podcast is designed to help non-profits apply storytelling principles to their day-to-day operations and communications for maximum impact. Host Dan Portnoy encourages non-profits to interpret fundraising and engagement from the perspective of storytelling. This proven process has helped non-profits raise millions of dollars, attract donors and make a profound impact on their cause.
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Episodes
Maximizing Grant Writing for Funding Success
March 01, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this insightful episode titled "Maximizing Grant Writing for Funding Success," experts Dan Portnoy and Lara Pimentel share transformative strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant acquisition and foster impactful relationships. Discover practical tips on crafting compelling grant proposals, navigating the complexities of funding mechanisms, and building lasting connections with donors. Ideal for nonprofit leaders, this conversation dives into the essentials of securing gran...
Episode 27 - Strategic Messaging for Your Nonprofit
February 08, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBKristin Spiotto, the co-founder and CEO of Decoded Strategies, shares insights on strategic messaging for nonprofits. She emphasizes the importance of clear and customer-focused messaging, avoiding confusion and making the audience the story's hero. Kristin also discusses the role of AI in messaging and the need for human decision-making. She highlights the significance of empathy and authority in brand messaging and the value of delivering ongoing content to build relationships. Kristin adv...
Intro to Unfriend The Children - 10 crucial pieces for your welcome video
February 03, 2024 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBHello, and welcome to the nonprofit narrative podcast, the go-to space for marketing managers and development directors passionate about taking their nonprofits to new heights. I'm your host, Dan Portnoy high. In each episode, we will dive into the world of nonprofit storytelling, donor engagement, and fundraising strategies; whether you want to refine your narrative, boost your fundraising efforts, or seek inspiration guidance, you're in the right place. So today, we'll be exploring some in...
The Nonprofit Narrative Academy
January 11, 2024 12:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBI'm thrilled to unveil an idea two years in the making. It will be a game-changer for you and your organization: The Nonprofit Narrative Academy. Each month follows a theme to maximize an organization's story and put the pieces in place for maximum communication. And each month, you'll learn how to communicate your impact and engage with your community effectively. The academy covers it all, whether it's through managing social media, crafting compelling email campaigns, or launching impac...
Matt Beans
October 12, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBIn the ever-evolving world of nonprofit organizations, the ability to craft a compelling narrative and tell a captivating story can be the difference between achieving your mission and getting lost in the noise. In today's episode, we welcome 6-time Primetime Emmy nominee writer Matt Beans, a storytelling expert with a treasure trove of experience in the entertainment industry. Matt Beans joins the show to shed light on how nonprofits can utilize narrative and storytelling techniques to elev...
Giving Tuesday
November 04, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBWhat if you aren't ready for Giving Tuesday? Don't worry, I'm here to help. This week is a 7-part training I made to help Giving Tuesday be amazing. Watch the training here - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE2kh3qUPEGSc-5BGce0HrgaxNRNl7Uds Download the sample editorial calendar here - https://portnoy.co/3NynUjt www.PortnoyMedia.com www.UnfriendTheChildren.org Free Resources for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Mail Fail
May 20, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBDon't let this happen to you! I recently received a mailing from a nonprofit that was big and jam-packed with goodies for me but there was zero connection. What should you do? Listen in to find out. www.PortnoyMedia.com www.UnfriendTheChildren.org Free Resources for Nonprofits
Dave Avramovich
April 28, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBOkay, here we go. Hey, welcome to the show. My name is Dan. This is the nonprofit narrative podcast. In today's episode, our first journey together. This is an interview that I did a couple of months back with Dave Avramovich. He's a young life area director, he is responsible for the Los Angeles area. And he's also a pretty great guy. The fun part about today is like this is a maiden voyage. So I had to build a studio. So that's why it kind of took so long. And so hopefully very shortly her...
Welcome
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 43 seconds - 693 KBNew for 2022! The Nonprofit Narrative Podcast is to help you tell your story the best way possible and connect with more donors and the community better than ever. I hope you'll join us. www.PortnoyMedia.com www.UnfriendTheChildren.org Free Resources for Nonprofits
Rory Tyer - Go Innovation
April 23, 2020 21:06 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBConnect with Rory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/go_innovation/ Website: http://go-innovation.com www.PortnoyMedia.com www.UnfriendTheChildren.org Free Resources for Nonprofits
Kristin Spiotto - Decoded Finances
April 16, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBConnect with Kristin Website: https://decodedfinances.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decodedfinances/ Spreadsheet - Download on Kristin's website - CLICK HERE Budget Resources: Mint- http://www.mint.com YouNeedABudget - http://www.youneedabudget.com Every Dollar - http://www.everydollar.com www.PortnoyMedia.com www.UnfriendTheChildren.org Free Resources for Nonprofits
Joey Spiotto
April 11, 2020 00:05 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBJoey Contact Website: http://www.jo3bot.com Etsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/joebot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jo3bot/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jo3bot/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeySpiotto Grumpy Unicorn - https://www.amazon.com/Grumpy-Unicorn-Why-Me-Scholastic/dp/1338565419 Other Books - http://www.jo3bot.com/books Artist Profile - https://youtu.be/3aMbngTcUQs Links Doug Chiang - https://www.instagram.com/doug_chiang/?hl=en Gallery 1998 - https://...
The Non-Profit Narrative - Mike Rusch
October 30, 2019 18:06 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBThis week I talk with Mike Rusch, CEO of Pure Charity. Mike talks about the downstream issues of bad communication and fundraising and how storytelling can fix much of what ails a non-profit. Give it a listen. Connect with Mike Rusch Personal Website - mikerusch.com Biz Website - purecharity.org Twitter - @MikeRusch Instagram - @MikeRusch A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Wor...
The Non-Profit Narrative - Angie Albright
October 21, 2019 17:08 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThis week I talk with Angie Albright, Director of The Clinton House Museum & Historic Castle in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Angie talks about being reminded of places to insert story into our campaigns, letters, and communications as well as switching perspectives to not bore your audience. Give it a listen. Connect with Angie Albright Twitter - @AngieAlbright Instagram - @AngieAlbright A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up ...
The Non-Profit Narrative - Ken Mueller
October 14, 2019 20:34 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week I talk with Ken Mueller, Public Relations and Development Manager at The Occupational Development Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Ken walks us through how he's used the framework of The Non-Profit Narrative to help communicate better externally but also internally. Connect with Ken Mueller Instagram - @muellerrific Twitter - @kmueller62 A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive t...
The Non-Profit Narrative - Naheemah McMicheaux-McCallop
October 07, 2019 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThis week I talk with Naheemah McMicheaux-McCallop, she's the Director of Fund Development for the East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) Naheemah and her team have taken their communication to a new level. Connect with Naheemah and ELACC Instagram - @naheemahmcmicheaux Twitter - @takebackyourpen Twitter - @ELACC Instagram - @ELACCorg A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook f...
busbee - Do The Work
October 03, 2019 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBThe interview is from 2015, and I intentionally left it a little rough, but the encouragement and wisdom is timeless - do the work. I miss him already. Thanks for listening. www.PortnoyMedia.com www.UnfriendTheChildren.org Free Resources for Nonprofits
The Non-Profit Narrative - Brad Voigt
September 23, 2019 12:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBFirst up is Brad Voigt, he's the area director of Young Life in the Kansas City North area and, like many doing great work, raising money as a staff of one. I think Brad is a fantastic guy with a tremendous story. Connect with Brad Twitter - @bradvoigt Instagram - @bradvoigt A brand new, updated edition of The Non-Profit Narrative is available now. Buy the book and then sign up for my email list and receive the Bonus Workbook for FREE! www.nonprofitnarrative.com www.PortnoyMedia.com ...
Myles Matsuno - The Marathon
August 28, 2019 18:20 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week's episode is with filmmaker, Myles Matsuno. His latest project is We're the People, a series of portraits from people around LA, from all walks of life. I especially like this piece featuring Lacy Hartselle, but you can check out the whole series here. The music, composed by Chad Lawson is stellar. Connect with Myles Website – http://www.mylesmatsuno.com Vimeo – https://vimeo.com/matsunomm Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd93yZZBP-0x5QdD7wTrniA Twitter – https://twi...
Heather Antos - Drive
May 04, 2019 16:33 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBMy guest this week is Comics editor, Heather Antos. She's worked in comics for great works like Gwenpool, Star Wars, and my personal favorite, Injection by Warren Ellis. She's worked with companies like Marvel and Lucasfilm, and currently, she's shaking things up at Valiant. I'm thrilled to have her on the show to talk about her drive and decisions to turn the side hustle into something full time. Find Heather on Social Media On Twitter https://twitter.com/HeatherAntos On Instagram - ht...
Kate Frachon - Goals
February 05, 2019 13:52 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBKate Frachon is the brand and content manager of Ink & Volt, a community about ideas and success. I've been buying their planners for years, and they're great. Please get one; it'll help your process. If you haven't signed up for my email newsletter - do it for a chance to get a planner (drawing on 2/15/19) Link- https://inkandvolt.com/product/the-inkvolt-2019-planner-signature-series/ Sign Up Here - http://eepurl.com/ggfeWr Check out Ink & Volt - https://inkandvolt.com 2019 Planning Work...
Aaron Edelheit - Rest
December 05, 2018 16:51 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWe all admit that breaks are essential but are we addicted to being busy? This weeks guest is Aaron Edelheit, and he's on a mission to help us reset. This reset supports our work, families, and relationships. Together, we'll talk about the roadmap to make the better choices, put life into perspective and aim for joy. Website: https://www.thehardbreak.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehardbreak/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aaronvalue www.PortnoyMedia.com www.UnfriendTheChildre...
Scott Belsky - The Messy Middle
November 28, 2018 22:12 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week’s guest is Scott Belsky. He’s an entrepreneur and author of Making Ideas Happen in 2010, but he’s best known for co-creating the online portfolio platform, Behance, Inc. In 2010, Belsky was included in Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business" list. His new book, The Messy Middle, is a real gem. It’s a front to back journey along the road of Behance - from launch to acquisition. www.PortnoyMedia.com www.UnfriendTheChildren.org Free Resources for Nonprofits
Tim Grahl - Resolve
November 08, 2018 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBBook marketer and kingmaker of best selling authors, Tim Grahl talks us through his latest book - Running Down a Dream. Tim is a long time friend of mine, and we walk through some of the most painful moments in his pursuit to achieve a dream. www.PortnoyMedia.com www.UnfriendTheChildren.org Free Resources for Nonprofits
Chuck Rodgers - Fighting Depression & Anxiety
August 03, 2018 21:08 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBI don't know about you, but the death of Anthony Bourdain hit me like a ton of bricks. He was a guy that had struggled with demons, but it seemed to be in his rearview. His death was a reminder to me that our demons aren't ever that far away. Elizabeth Gilbert says in "Big Magic" that fear is always along for the ride, but if you're going to beat it, it NEVER gets a vote. This Week's episode features Chuck Rodgers. He's a licensed therapist and LMFT. He's going to talk to us about depres...
Josh Myers - Emotion
July 12, 2018 12:35 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn episode three I talk with producer and composer Josh Myers about the use of emotion as he creates and why it's necessary for film. YouTube - Star Wars Video Minus Williams - https://youtu.be/Tj-GZJhfBmI Dunkirk Rising Tone - https://youtu.be/LVWTQcZbLgY Supercommuter - http://supercommuter.net Connect with Josh Twitter - http://twitter.com/joshuamyers Website - http://Cinecue.com Email - [email protected] Wherever you download this podcast, please give us a review and a rating. ...
Kristina Kuzmic - Strength
May 31, 2018 09:52 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBKristina Kuzmic rose to fame when she won a TV show from Oprah Winfrey in 2015. Since then she's become a voice of encouragement for women and mothers on the internet. Her videos have millions and millions of views, and her key is to be radically transparent. In this episode, we talk about how to find encouragement when things are less than stellar and how she keeps it all together. Connect with Kristina Website - http://www.KristinaKuzmic.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/KristinaKu...
Justin McRoberts - Creativity
May 17, 2018 01:04 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBJustin McRoberts Author, Songwriter, Mentor We kick off the podcast with my close friend, Justin. His book, Title Pending: Things I Think About When I Make Stuff is a book that I wish I had many, many years ago. In this episode, we talk about creativity and how we can strive to make better stuff. Connect with Justin Website: www.justinmcroberts.com Twitter: @JustinMcRoberts Instagram: @JustinMcRoberts Questions about the show @DanPortnoyEmail me - [email protected] www.Portno...
Welcome To Copy That!
May 10, 2018 22:07 - 1 minute - 1.66 MBHi, I’m Dan Portnoy, and I live in the Los Angeles Area. In my time here, I’ve been a creative director, a writer, a pitch man, a consultant and a filmmaker. The truth is, depending on the day, I’m still doing all these things. Over my career, I’ve worked in several creative disciplines, and no matter the field I see similarities in struggles and triumphs for creative people. Copy That is a term used in film production that shows agreement or understanding. The truth is I think we’re all...