Connected Philanthropy
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Grantee Perspectives: Maximizing Funders' Impact
February 26, 2024 14:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode, our speakers discuss how funders can maximize their impact and improve their processes, all from the perspective of grant professionals. Laura Cochran, GPC | Senior Development Associate, Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) Laura is the Grants Manager for the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has been a grant professional for nearly 20 years, a member of the Grants Professional Association (GPA) for 13 yea...
The Benefits of AI
January 15, 2024 14:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBWhile AI brings many risks and uncertainties, it also presents opportunities for the philanthropic sector. In this episode, we discuss AI tools, the importance of being open to new technologies, and AI's potential implications on human interactions and responsibilities. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant Technologies Cory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers, grantseeker...
Elevating Fundraising With AI
December 18, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBMove from skepticism to success by harnessing the power of A.I. in fundraising. This episode highlights A.I.'s ability to optimize processes, reduce time constraints, and magnify impact, encouraging fundraising professionals to welcome this advancing technology as a crucial ally in their philanthropic pursuits. Maria Newhouse, Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations | Kalamazoo College Maria brings her extensive expertise to foster partnerships that drive educational advancement. Haili...
Collaboration Unleashed: Trends That Defined Philanthropy in 2023
December 04, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBDiscover the real-world stories and examples that showcase successful collaborations, demonstrating the power of unity in addressing the challenges of our time. Whether you're a funder or a nonprofit organization, this episode offers invaluable insights and inspiration to fuel your own collaborative endeavors. Speakers: Brad Ward, Regional Director, Community Foundations | Foundant Technologies Diane H. Leonard, GPC, Founder | DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services Andrea Dicks, ...
Q&A: Strengthening Connections With Your Nonprofits (Part 2)
November 20, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBThis is part 2 of a panel discussion with several nonprofit professionals answering Q&A questions about ideal relationships with funders. Learn what nonprofits wish funders knew. Stephany Hessler, Grants and Foundations Manager | Save the Bay Nonprofit professional with expertise in: volunteer management; grant research, budgeting and writing (corporate, foundation, and federal); experiential learning program development; project management; relationship building; recruitment, retention an...
Strengthening Connections With Your Nonprofits (Part 1)
November 06, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBAre you looking to improve your grant process, application, and relationship with applicants? Does your organization want to integrate more trust-based practices into your philanthropy and be more transparent? Listen to a panel discussion with several nonprofit professionals and hear them describe ideal connections and relationships with funders. Stephany Hessler, Grants and Foundations Manager | Save the Bay Nonprofit professional with expertise in: volunteer management; grant research, b...
Ethics In Fundraising
October 23, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBGrant professional have grant-related ethics to protect donors, organizations, and themselves—all at the same time. It’s important to adhere to these ethics, which reflect the highest standards in professional behavior. Come away from this episode with a deeper understanding of grant ethics and how to apply them throughout the grant cycle. Topics: Why ethics are important to the grant profession. How the Grant Professionals Association (GPA) Code of Ethics applies to both consultants and ...
Facebook Fundraising: 8 Tips to Raise 10K+
October 09, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBFacebook fundraising can be a rewarding way to involve people in positive change. Learn how it can be used for peer-to-peer fundraising, Giving Tuesday campaigns, birthday fundraisers, and more! Sean Kosofsky | Mind the Gap Consulting Sean helps nonprofit leaders develop the mindset, tool set, and skill set to increase funding and impact. he is a strategic advisor offering coaching, consulting, and courses that transform your nonprofit’s capacity and performance. Sean has worked in and led...
How Community Foundations Are Managing Change
September 25, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBHear community foundations discuss which systems and processes they are using to create space for the essential, impactful work supporting they do. Topics: fund minimums how to deal with inactive fundholders grant catalog feature tribute donors individual giving is trending down in the us engaging young people how to balance learning and daily work Links: Upcoming Coffee Talks: foundant.com/events/ Giving USA Study Compass: Connect with other members of the philanthropic communit...
Strategic Insights: How Funders Leverage GLM/SLM for Optimal Results
September 11, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBHear new granting strategies, and hear from other GLM/SLM users on some of the processes and tactics they are using to get maximum value out of their Foundant solutions. Links: Compass: Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com Social: Follow Foundant Technologies on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram Website: Foundant.com
What Are Affinity Programs?
August 28, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBJoin us as we explore the world of affinity programs and how this innovative approach can facilitate stronger connections with donors and save nonprofits time. Jenni Craig, President | Affinity Makers Jenni is a skilled fundraiser with 16 years of experience in higher education. Throughout her career, she has successfully raised millions for institutions through strategic, affinity-based programs that focus on donor belonging and retention. Jenni recently launched her own company, Affinit...
Technology Planning for Nonprofits
August 14, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBWhat is technology planning and why is it important? Learn why this is one of the most neglected aspects of operating a nonprofit and how to avoid common pitfalls. Karen Graham | Karen Graham Consulting Karen is a speaker, trainer, writer, and consultant with expertise in technology leadership and innovation, nonprofit software, and digital strategy. Her consulting work includes strategic technology roadmaps, development of knowledge resources, and leadership coaching. Karen was the Execu...
Dispelling 5 Common Fundraising Myths
July 31, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBThanks to many studies and research, we have much more information about giving trends, donor behaviors, and motivations that can inform how we best engage with our donors. This episode dispels common fundraising myths around recent trends in fundraising, donor motivations, ways donors give, and changing donor demographics. Barbara O'Reilly, Founder and Principal | Windmill Hill Consulting Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE understands that fundraising is much more than just raising money. It’s about ...
Embracing Change
July 17, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBChange is the only constant in life. How do you decide which change to embrace and which to dismiss as a fad? Which changes—whether systems or processes—will create space for the essential, impactful work supporting your mission? Tune in to this episode to learn how to identify, prioritize, and embrace it. Brad Ward, Regional Director, Community Foundations | Foundant Technologies Brad joined the Foundant team after years at the Council on Foundations as the Lead Strategist for Community P...
Strategic Planning: Unlocking Success for Your Organization
July 03, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBMarie Palacios, Lead Consultant | Funding for Good Marie is an expert facilitator, certified by The Institute of Cultural Affairs in the USA, in evidence-based facilitation practices known as the ToP Method. She combines proven facilitation methods and her passion for community to facilitate dynamic and productive meetings. Marie enjoys facilitating community organizing, advocacy, consensus building, and action planning workshops for diverse organizations across the nation. Over the past tw...
Connecting Beyond The Check: Building Grantor/Grantee Trust
June 19, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBBuilding grantor/grantee trust is a process that goes far beyond writing a check. It takes intention and thoughtful connection. A panel of private funders share stories about unique ways they are bringing community members into the grantmaking process and building better relationships with their nonprofit partners. From community involvement to focus groups to centering racial equity in their granting work, these funders are tackling difficult challenges with small changes while working wit...
Effective Internal Communication
June 05, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBLearn from your peers how they have created communication practices across departments and job types at their organizations. This webinar was originally recorded on 5/11/2023 and was moderated by Alyse Braaten In this coffee talk, we hear grantmakers, scholarship providers, and community foundations share challenges they've faced with internal communication and strategies they use to overcome them. Alyse Braaten, Manager of Client Success | Foundant Technologies Born and raised in Bakersf...
Getting Buy-In For a New Software Tool
May 22, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBCalculating and communicating the return on investment for a large software purchase is no easy task. This episode explores some useful marketing and selling strategies that can be applied to internal purchasing decisions. Lori Finch, Director for Nonprofit Sales and Sales Enablement | Foundant Technologies Lori is a dynamic and creative executive, strategist, and builder with an entrepreneurial spirit and skilled in sales, coaching, partner development, relationship/account management, an...
How To Write For Good: Tips From a Copywriter
May 08, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBHear expert insights from Foundant's copywriter on how to craft compelling copy. In this episode we cover the importance of considering your audience, writing for different mediums, where to find inspiration, adding personality when you are writing for an organization, and the power of stepping away. Katie Sproles, Marketing Copywriter | Foundant Technologies Throughout her 30-year career in marketing and communications, Katie feels fortunate to have been able to dedicate her skills to wri...
Grant Trends: What Data Uncovers About the Future of Philanthropy
April 24, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this episode, we dive into the numbers and data behind grants, uncovering some interesting philanthropic trends. Holly Rustick , CEO & Bestselling Author | Grant Writing & Funding Holly has been writing grants for 15+ years, immersing herself in the grant world and securing millions of dollars for nonprofits around the world! Holly is also an Amazon bestselling author, podcast host of Grant Writing & Funding, and world-renowned grant writing expert. Holly has been on both sides of the ...
Going Beyond Scarcity
April 10, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBLearn how an abundance mindset can help reduce burnout, underinvestment, and high turnover within your nonprofit organization. Brittny Wilson and Nia Wassink | The Nonprofit Reframe Between them, Brittny and Nia have over 30 years of working in nonprofits. They’ve worked on the program side, the business side, fundraising, and even sat on Boards of Directors. Their vast experience, primarily with local and regional organizations, gives them an authentic voice on behalf of the sector. Brit...
Communicate for Good
March 27, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 88.5 MBWhether you work with a nonprofit organization, community foundation, grantmaker, or scholarship provider, the key to maximizing your impact is the same: building meaningful relationships through successful communications. Learn tangible tips and resources to help you better serve your mission by communicating in ways that are good for yourself, your team, your organization, and the world. Erica Mills Barnhart, Founder & CEO | Claxon Communication Erica Mills Barnhart is a communication...
Getting Work Done
March 13, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBHow can you rapidly deliver value to your clients/community? In this episode, Aarron Szalacinski, Director of Engineering, describes how Foundant Technologies uses the Agile framework - and how this methodology could be valuable for the philanthropic sector. Aarron Szalacinski, Director of Engineering | Foundant Technologies Aarron is proficient in Domain Driven Design principles, Software Documentation, Web Applications, Micro Service Architecture and Agile Methodologies. An extroverted...
Having Great Meetings
February 27, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBHow can we plan and facilitate effective and engaging meetings? In this episode, we explore strategies for getting the most out of the time spent together with your teams. Rachel Myers, Founder | RM + Company Rachel has over 23 years of experience working on all sides of philanthropy. She served for 12 years as an Executive Director for two nonprofit organizations and has worked for the past 9 years on the funder side at her local community foundation. Along the way, she's also served as...
Time Management
February 13, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBTime is our most valuable asset and we don’t want to give it away without thought. In this episode, we discuss how to use time management strategies to better organize our calendars and make sure we prioritize the work that matters most. Sammie Holzwarth | Product Manager Grants and Scholarships, Foundant Technologies In her time with Foundant (since 2011) Sammie Holzwarth has taken on many roles in her path to becoming the Product Manager of Grants & Scholarships. Starting as an intern w...
Prioritization
January 30, 2023 14:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBSay NO to what is not essential, so that you can say YES to the work that matters most. Prioritization is not about getting more things done, it is about getting the RIGHT things done. Learn strategies and frameworks to help you better prioritize in this episode. Andrea Stevenson | Solutions Engineer, Foundant Technologies Drea is a dynamic and analytical professional with 15+ years of experience in operations management and marketing/communications across a variety of industries. She has ...
Leveraging Technology
January 16, 2023 14:00 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBWorking smarter, not harder means knowing how to get the most out of technology. Learn strategies for better evaluation, adoption and cohesion of your software tools. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant Technologies Cory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers, grantseekers, scholarship providers, and community foundations Foundant is tasked with supporting the infrastructur...
Work Smarter, Not Harder
January 02, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBIntroducing "Work Smarter, Not Harder" a collaborative content series to help you better serve your mission, and yourself featuring guest host Rachel Myers. Rachel Myers, Founder | RM + Company Rachel has over 23 years of experience working on all sides of philanthropy. She served for 12 years as an Executive Director for two nonprofit organizations and has worked for the past 9 years on the funder side at her local community foundation. Along the way, she's also served as a trustee for 1...
Funders Ending The Year In Style
December 19, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this Coffee Talk, we hear from Community Foundations across North America on what they are doing to increase year-end donations. Topics: Events Using the Grants Catalogue in CommunitySuite Year-end initiatives and communications Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
How to Keep Yourself Safe
December 05, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBLearn how to build a cybersecurity plan that will keep you and your organization protected. Lynn Soeths, Manager of Security Services | Highpoint Networks Lynn oversees cyber and physical security teams located in North Dakota, South Dakota and Colorado but spans the US in the scope of her work. Lynn also enjoys project management and pre-sales engagements. Links: ● CIS Controls links: https://www.cisecurity.org/controls/cis-controls-list ● Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhdspud ● Lin...
Nonprofits: Test Your Assumptions
November 21, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBLearn how thoughtful questions can help you attract and retain donors of every capacity (small to major). Chris Barlow, Founder and Customer Happiness Director | Beeline Chris likes multiplication - what does that mean? He is grateful to help nonprofits use digital marketing to multiply the reach of their mission and the growth of their donors. Most of all, he's grateful to be the dad to seven kids, and to try to teach them how to live in a way that multiplies good in others. Links: ●...
Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
November 07, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBLearn about the risks associated with web applications and learn how you can make the right decisions to keep yourself and your organization safe. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant Technologies Cory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers, grantseekers, scholarship providers, and community foundations Foundant is tasked with supporting the infrastructure of philanthropic p...
October: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 24, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBOctober is a spooky month full of ghosts, goblins and HACKERS TRYING TO STEAL YOUR DATA. Learn how cybersecurity awareness could save you and your organization from a hauntingly bad time. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant Technologies Cory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers, grantseekers, scholarship providers, and community foundations Foundant is tasked with suppor...
Telling The Story
October 10, 2022 14:00 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBIn this Coffee Talk, we hear from funders across North America on how they tell the stories behind their grantmaking dollars. Topics: What stories do you want to tell? How do you tell your stories? Why do you want to tell your story in a better way? Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
Work-life and tech-life balance: Are you struggling with collaboration overload?
September 26, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBA former software developer, now Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, shares how to live a more balanced life in a digital world. Meico Marquette Whitlock | Founder and CEO, Mindful Techie Meico helps changemakers create work-life and tech-life balance so they can do their best work better while living their best lives. He is the founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, author of the Intention Planner, and a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher. Through speaking, training, and coaching,...
Nonprofit Consulting: A Powerful Option for Organizations
September 12, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBThis episode covers important details you should know if you are considering hiring a nonprofit consultant or becoming one. Amanda Pearce, CFRE A grant writing expert, executive and development coach, fundraising consultant, and national fundraising trainer, Mandy Pearce, launched Funding for Good, Inc. in 2009 to equip organizations with the skills and tools needed to become successful and sustainable. Mandy has taken her passion and expertise for fundraising to the development field and...
Working With Colleges and Universities
August 29, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this Coffee Talk we discuss communication with colleges, who owns scholarship requirements adherence, and tips for working with colleges and universities. Topics: Communication with colleges and students about scholarships. Different colleges rules and systems with scholarships. Tips for better communication for students and universities. Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
Recognizing the Need for Nonprofit Systems and Databases
August 15, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBA nonprofit's productivity, collaboration, and knowledge sharing can all suffer if the right systems aren't in place. This episode explores some of the tools and technologies nonprofits should be aware of. Amanda Pearce, CFRE A grant writing expert, executive and development coach, fundraising consultant, and national fundraising trainer, Mandy Pearce, launched Funding for Good, Inc. in 2009 to equip organizations with the skills and tools needed to become successful and sustainable. Mandy...
The Great Resignation: Can We Change It To The Great Attraction?
August 01, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBLearn how the "Big Quit" is impacting the nonprofit sector and what can folks do to combat the effects. Mazarine Treyz Mazarine is the creator of the Asking for More framework and mastermind, a veteran fundraiser with years of experience going from Development Associate to Development Director, host of the Asking for More podcast, and author of the books The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising, Get the Job! Your Fundraising Career Empowerment Guide, and 10+ courses on fundraising. She has ...
Grant Consulting: What It Takes To Be Successful
July 18, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBHear about the opportunities available for freelance grant writers, as well as the "hows" and "whys" behind becoming a grant consultant. Holly Rustick , CEO & Bestselling Author | Grant Writing & Funding Holly has been writing grants for 15+ years, immersing herself in the grant world and securing millions of dollars for nonprofits around the world! Holly is also an Amazon bestselling author, podcast host of Grant Writing & Funding, and world-renowned grant writing expert. Holly has been ...
Shifting Traditional Power Dynamics: Flexible, Direct Grants to Local Leaders
July 04, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBMove92 is a nonprofit organization that partners with and empowers local leaders to solve problems in their communities through simple yet revolutionary tactics; direct unrestricted grants. Geneva Pritchard , Executive Director | Move92 Geneva has nearly 20 years of experience working in international development. Her varied experience includes involvement in water and sanitation programs with CARE International in Nicaragua, drug-resistant malaria among migrant communities, vocational inc...
Impact Investing: Expanding your outreach in the Community
June 20, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode, we discuss loan requirements, tracking, and different loan repayment plans foundations have for their students. Topics: What the foundations loan requirements are. How loans are tracked. What loan repayments look like for the foundations. Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
Nonprofit Impact Funnels and Avatars
June 06, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBBoris Kievsky discusses how nonprofits can use storytelling, technology, and marketing principles to achieve their missions. Boris Kievsky, Chief Storyteller and Nerd for Good | dotOrgStrategy Boris is dedicated to helping nonprofits harness storytelling and technology to create more heroes for their cause and a better world for all of us. Having spent a decade in computer science and over 15 years in theater, TV and film, he now loves to combine his passions for technology, storytelling, ...
Staying Connected with Scholarship Donors
May 23, 2022 14:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBIn this episode, we discuss how to stay connected with your Scholarship Donors, through thank you notes from recipients, donor impact stories, and setting donor expectations. Topics: Having scholarship recipients sending thank you notes to scholarship donors. Scholarship recipients sharing the impact of scholarships from donors.' Establishing donor expectations. Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
Top 3 Ways Nonprofit Boards Drive Organization Direction
May 09, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBMission, vision, and strategy are imperative for nonprofit organizations. Mandy Pearce and Marie Palacios discuss the difference between the three and the ways nonprofit boards should realize these important communications Mandy Pearce, CFRE | Owner | Funding for Good In 2009, visionary, Mandy Pearce, founded her flagship company, Funding for Good, to equip organizations with all of the skills and tools needed to become successful and sustainable. She continues to enjoy evolving this compa...
Staying Connected With Your Board of Directors
April 25, 2022 14:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss strategies and ideas to keep your Board connected and engaged with your important philanthropic work. Topics: What are your policies and procedures for your Board of Directors and Committees? How do you recruit and bring on new members? How do you structure committees and what responsibilities come with that membership? Do you have any events or special things you do to engage your Board Members? Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at C...
Values in Trust Based Grantmaking
April 11, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBDiversity and inclusion is an important value in everyday life and in Trust Based Grantmaking. In this episode of Connected Philanthropy, we discuss our values in Grantmaking, and how they help our foundations and their applicants. Topics: What does value base grantmaking look like in your practices? What does this look like for applications? What changes have you already made based on your values? Additional links mentioned: GrantAdvisor Connect with other members of the philanthrop...
Grant Professionals - We are a Community
March 28, 2022 14:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBJohna Rodgers shares the importance of community and communication she has observed in her 25+ years working with nonprofits. Johna Rodgers, GPC | Johna Rodgers Consulting, LLC Johna Rodgers, GPC, has been there and done that. And almost every step of her divergent path included grants. For nearly 30 years, Johna has helped organizations of all types and sizes address their most critical needs—at the federal, state, corporate, and grassroots levels. In 2015, she opened Johna Rodgers Consu...
Building Relationships: Advice From Funders
March 14, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBHear ideas and strategies from funders on how they are maintaining human connection in the time of COVID. Topics: How are you building relationships with Grantees How are you building relationships with Funders How are you building relationships within your Organization Want to see additional resources? Visit resources.foundant.com Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com
Cybersecurity
February 28, 2022 14:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBHuman error is what will cause you to succumb to a cyber attack, education and caution are our best tools. In this episode, Cory Brester and Tammy Tilzey talk about the simple but important ways you should be protecting yourself and your organization from cyber attacks. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant Technologies Cory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers, grantseeker...