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Nonprofit Jenni Show

405 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 14 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 98 ratings

The Nonprofit Jenni Show is the podcast for nonprofit professionals, board members, and community leaders. Every week, Jenni invites nonprofit leaders to share their stories and advice for facing common management, marketing, and development challenges. Go forth and do good with the Nonprofit Jenni Show!

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244. Smart Fields for Fundraising Reports + 10 Time-Saving Tools for Nonprofits

April 29, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes - 88.5 MB

This week, Virginia Davidson from Little Green Light comes back on the show to share advice about streamlining your fundraising report generation processes using Smart Fields in your donor database. Then we take a Rewind back to a conversation with tech expert Michael Getzy, who shares 10 automation tools that make it easy for your nonprofit to save time with everyday work tasks. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light’s Free Resou...

243. Fundraising Metrics + State of the Nonprofit Sector Reports (CO and TX)

April 22, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 118 MB

This week, Virginia Davidson from Little Green Light comes back on the show to share advice about the fundraising metrics your nonprofit should track. Next, my sister and I talk about the latest “State of the Nonprofit Sector” reports that have come out from Colorado and Texas, and what these reports can tell us about the state of the sector on a national level. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light’s Free Resources: www.littlegr...

242. Internal Fundraising Reports + Inspire Your Board to Fundraise + Nonprofit Scattergories

April 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 144 MB

This week, we start a new mini-series with Little Green Light about how to use internal fundraising reports to improve your fundraising strategy throughout the year. Next, we take a Rewind back to a conversation with Elizabeth Abel about how to inspire your board members to fundraise. Finally, my sister and I try out a new game called Nonprofit Scattergories. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light’s Free Resources: www.littlegreen...

241. Email Fundraising Appeals + Public Statements on Controversial Issues + Inclusive Board Meetings + Planning Board Retreats

April 09, 2024 16:12 - 1 hour - 149 MB

This week, Little Green Light shares seven tips for writing better email appeals for your next fundraising campaign. Next, Jenni’s sister – Michelle – comes back on the show to talk about considerations to make before your nonprofit issues a public statement about a controversial issue and advice for hosting inclusive board meetings. Finally, we take a Rewind back to a conversation with Gregory Nielsen about how to plan an effective board retreat.  In this episode, we mention a few resourc...

NPJS_EP241241. Email Fundraising Appeals + Public Statements on Controversial Issues + Inclusive Board Meetings + Planning Board Retreats

April 08, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 149 MB

This week, Little Green Light shares seven tips for writing better email appeals for your next fundraising campaign. Next, Jenni’s sister – Michelle – comes back on the show to talk about considerations to make before your nonprofit issues a public statement about a controversial issue and advice for hosting inclusive board meetings. Finally, we take a Rewind back to a conversation with Gregory Nielsen about how to plan an effective board retreat.  In this episode, we mention a few resourc...

240. Overcome Writers’ Block in Fundraising + Make Your Donate Webpage More Effective

April 01, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MB

This week, Little Green Light shares four tips for getting over writers’ block when you’re trying to write your next appeal letter. Then we take a Rewind back to a conversation with website expert Stu Swineford about how to increase donations made through your nonprofit’s website.  In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light’s Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Check out Stu’s website: relishstudio.com — Get my once-p...

239. Converting Lapsed Donors Into Volunteers + Volunteer Management Advice

March 25, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 68.7 MB

This week, Little Green Light shares three tips for reengaging your lapsed donors by inviting them to become volunteers. Then we take a Rewind back to a conversation with Kathy Edersheim from Impactrics about how you can engage and retain volunteers at your nonprofit.  In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light’s Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Check out Impactric’s website: impactrics.com — Get my once-per-week e...

238. More Lapsed Donor Advice + Skilled Volunteer Opportunities

March 18, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MB

This week, Little Green Light shares four tips for reengaging your lapsed donors. Then we take a Rewind back to a conversation with Abby Lehman from Photo Start about how to engage lapsed, existing, and future supporters through skilled volunteer opportuniteis. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light’s Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Check out Photo Start’s website: photostart.org — Try out Catchafire: catchafi...

237. Reengage Lapsed Donors + Use Donor Data More Effectively

March 11, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 66.3 MB

This week, Little Green Light shares advice for reengaging your lapsed donors. Then we take a Rewind back to a conversation with Randy Gorod about how to make better use of your donor data to segment your different donor groups and get ahead of those lapsed relationships more easily. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light’s Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Check out Randy Gorod’s website: pisgahconsulting.com —...

236. Strengthen Donor Relationships + Fundraising Through a Crisis

March 04, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 111 MB

This week, Little Green Light shares four ways you can strengthen donor relationships using your donor management system. Then we chat with Erin Davison, the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana, about how her nonprofit was able to continue fundraising through three back-to-back crises that could have destroyed her organization. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light’s Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jen...

235. Increase New Donor Retention + Prove Your Nonprofit’s Impact + Create a Theory of Change

February 19, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB

This week, Little Green Light shares research-proven best practices for improving donor retention rates when your nonprofit receives gifts from first-time donors. Next, we chat with Lauren Buitta, founder and CEO of Girl Security, about how nonprofits can demonstrate measurable impact to stakeholders (including funders), even if your program’s ultimate goal will only be achieved in the long-term, or if your nonprofit is just starting out. Finally, we take a Rewind back to an interview with P...

234. A Simple Valentine’s Day Donor Love Strategy + 4 Tax Credits and Incentives for Nonprofits

February 12, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MB

This week, Little Green Light outlines a simple strategy you can use on Valentine’s Day (or even year-round!) to make sure your donors feel the love. They share insider information about how a nonprofit called GrubStreet has successfully incorporated thank you calls into their donor acknowledgment and engagement strategy. Then we chat with Randy Crabtree, a co-founder and partner of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals, about four tax credits and incentives your nonprofit may be able to tak...

233. Showing Donor Love for Valentine’s Day + Easy Sustainability Tips

February 05, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes - 86.4 MB

This week, Little Green Light has 5 ideas for your nonprofit to show your donors some extra love on Valentine’s Day. Then we chat with Pam Gregory, the CEO of The Princeton-Blairstown Center, about how every nonprofit (regardless of size) can improve their environmental sustainability efforts. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Get Jenni’s 2024 Digital Marketing Content Calendar for free: nonprofitjenni.com/2024-survey — Download Little Green Light...

232. Fundraising Procedures + Corporate Sponsorships

January 29, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 78.9 MB

This week, Little Green Light offers tips for documenting your nonprofit’s fundraising procedures to help build and improve your fundraising processes. Then we take a Rewind back to an interview with Kim Patterson about how your nonprofit can develop and maintain long-term corporate sponsor relationships. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Get Jenni’s 2024 Digital Marketing Content Calendar for free: nonprofitjenni.com/2024-survey — Little Green Li...

231. Milestone Years + Executing (and Pivoting) Your Strategic Plan

January 22, 2024 11:00 - 32 minutes - 73.4 MB

This week, Little Green Light offers tips for celebrating a milestone year, like your nonprofit’s anniversary. Then Stacye Brim comes back on the show to talk about how to successfully execute a strategic plan at the organizational, department, and individual levels… Plus what to do when unexpected challenges impact your original plans. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Get Jenni’s 2024 Digital Marketing Content Calendar for free: nonprofitjenni.com...

230. Donor Database Tips + How to Make a 2024 Marketing Calendar + 6 Essential Social Media Posts for Nonprofits

January 15, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes - 114 MB

This week, Little Green Light offers tips for getting your donor database in shape for the new year. We walk through the five basic steps of creating a digital marketing content calendar. Finally, Jenni’s sister, Michelle, joins us to talk about the six essential types of social media posts every nonprofit should include in their content calendar. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising library: www.littlegreenlight.c...

229. Refresh Your Theory of Change + 5 Book Recommendations for 2024 + Level Up Your 2024 Fundraising Strategy

January 01, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 60.1 MB

This week, we take a Rewind back to an interview with Paul Collier about how to develop an effective Theory of Change that speaks to all stakeholder groups. We share five book recommendations from The Acacia Company to help you learn more about how you can create and implement a DEI strategy at your nonprofit. Finally, we kick off a new mini series with Little Green Light to talk about how you can level up your fundraising efforts in 2024. In this episode, we mention a few resources you ma...

228. Accountability for Your DEI Plan + Retain Donors After Giving Tuesday

December 25, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 34.4 MB

This week, we’re continuing our series with The Acacia Company to help your nonprofit strengthen its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in 2024, with a focus on developing systems of accountability. We’re also wrapping up our mini-series with Little Green Light about how to retain your donors after Giving Tuesday. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — The Acacia Company’s free DEI strategy assessment: theacaciacompany.com — Little Green Light’s ...

227. Gifts That Give Back + Early Days of DEI Work + Retain Donors After Giving

December 18, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 60.6 MB

This week, we’re continuing our annual Gifts That Give Back season by chatting with the Executive Director of the Mwebaza Foundation. We also continue our series with The Acacia Company to help your nonprofit strengthen its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in 2024, with a focus on the early days of your DEI implementation. Finally, we continue our mini-series with Little Green Light about how to retain your donors after Giving Tuesday. In this episode, we mention a few resources yo...

226. Gifts That Give Back + Create a DEI Strategy + Retain Donors After Giving Tuesday

December 11, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 90.9 MB

This week, we’re continuing our annual Gifts That Give Back season by chatting with the team from Made by DWC. We also continue our series with The Acacia Company to help your nonprofit strengthen its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in 2024, with a focus on developing a DEI plan. Finally, we continue our mini-series with Little Green Light about how to retain your donors after Giving Tuesday. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Made by DWC: m...

225. Gifts That Give Back + Buy-In for DEI Work + Retain Donors After Giving Tuesday

December 04, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 83.6 MB

This week, we’re kicking off our annual Gifts That Give Back season by chatting with Gretchen Witt, co-founder and executive director of Cookies for Kids Cancer. We also continue our series with The Acacia Company to help your nonprofit strengthen its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in 2024, with a focus on getting buy-in for your DEI plan. We also start a new mini-series with Little Green Light about how to retain your donors after Giving Tuesday. In this episode, we mention a fe...

224. Microaggressions and Harmful Interactions + Year End Appeals (Contin)

November 20, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 22.2 MB

This week, we continue our new series with The Acacia Company to help your nonprofit strengthen its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in 2024, with a focus on reducing harmful interactions at your nonprofit. We also continue our mini-series about how to plan a year-end fundraising appeal, with a focus on evaluation of campaign success. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — The Acacia Company’s free DEI strategy assessment: theacaciacompany.com ...

223. 3 Signs Your DEI Work is Incomplete + Year End Appeals (Contin)

November 13, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 39.9 MB

This week, we continue our new series with The Acacia Company to help your nonprofit strengthen its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in 2024, with a focus on figuring out whether your nonprofit’s DEI work is incomplete. We also continue our mini-series about how to plan a year-end fundraising appeal, with a focus on gift acknowledgment.   In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — The Acacia Company’s free DEI strategy assessment: theacaciacompany....

222. DEI in Strategic Planning + Year End Appeals (Contin)

November 06, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 29.5 MB

This week, we start a new series with The Acacia Company to help your nonprofit strengthen its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in 2024. We also continue our mini-series about how to plan a year-end fundraising appeal. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — The Acacia Company’s free DEI strategy assessment: theacaciacompany.com — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources (including their ebook “6 Steps to a Successful Appeal”): www.little...

221. Strategic Planning + Year End Appeals (Contin)

October 30, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 61.4 MB

This week, we chat with Eric Ryan about strategic planning for your nonprofit. We also continue our mini-series about how to plan a year-end fundraising appeal. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources (including their ebook “6 Steps to a Successful Appeal”): www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Register for the Strategic Planning 101 webinar on Nov 7: philanthroforce.org/events — Get my once-per-week email n...

220. Influencer Marketing + Philanthropy Trends + Year End Appeals

October 23, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MB

This week, we have a jam-packed episode! We talk about Gifts That Give Back, influencer marketing, some trends in philanthropy, and tips for planning your year-end appeal. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Gifts That Give Back: tinyurl.com/jennigifts  — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by E...

219. Bonus Giving Tuesday Tips + Increasing Online Donations

October 16, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 25.8 MB

This week, we have some bonus Giving Tuesday planning tips from Little Green Light! We’ll also take a Rewind back to an SSIR article about how your nonprofit can increase donations made through your website. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Jenni’s Giving Tuesday Planning Toolkit: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofit...

218. Do You Hate Giving Tuesday? + Brainstorm a Giving Tuesday Campaign Theme

October 09, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MB

This week, we’re wrapping up our mini-series about how to plan for Giving Tuesday, thanks to our sponsorship by Little Green Light! We take a Rewind back to a segment I recorded a few years ago to address four key reasons nonprofiteers sometimes hate Giving Tuesday. Then my sister, Michelle, comes back on the pod to help inspire you as you brainstorm a campaign theme for Giving Tuesday this year. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’...

217. Matching Gifts for Giving Tuesday Campaigns + More Giving Tuesday Planning Tips

October 02, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 59.3 MB

This week, we’re continuing our mini-series about how to plan for Giving Tuesday, thanks to our sponsorship by Little Green Light! We take a Rewind back to a segment I recorded a couple years ago with five tips for planning a successful Giving Tuesday fundraiser. Then Jenni’s sister, Michelle, comes back on the pod to discuss how to incorporate a matching gift into your Giving Tuesday campaign. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s ...

216. Realistic Giving Tuesday Goals + Example of Planning for Giving Tuesday

September 25, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 73 MB

This week, we’re starting a mini-series about how to plan for Giving Tuesday, thanks to our sponsorship by Little Green Light! We take a Rewind back to a story about how I helped a client plan their Giving Tuesday campaign. Then we take a deep dive into how to set goals for your Giving Tuesday campaign, along with examples of effective goals. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/...

215. Step-by-Step Planning for a Charity Auction

September 11, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MB

This week, Jenni’s sister is back on the show to help walk through the exact steps you can take to host a successful silent or online auction benefiting your nonprofit. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s Silent & Online Auction Guide: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Ben...

214. Curb the Decline in Fundraising + How to Engage in Advocacy

September 04, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 93.9 MB

This week, Jenni’s co-host Julia is back to talk about how to curb the national decline in fundraising and how small and medium-sized nonprofits can engage in advocacy or lobbying. We also take a Rewind back to a conversation with advocacy expert Brenda Gadd. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — SSIR article about fundraising: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/re_embraci...

213. Tips for Improving Donor Engagement + Free Fundraising Guide Library

August 28, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 63.6 MB

This week, we chat with Matt Nash from Blackbaud Giving Fund about how to improve your engagement with donors – especially those with donor advised funds. We also talk about Littel Green Light’s free fundraising guide library. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music...

212. How to Host a Way Better Charity Auction (Silent or Online)

August 21, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 83.5 MB

This week, we look back at a conversation with a nonprofit leader about how her organization hosted a stellar charity auction. Jenni gives 8 tips for planning a charity auction. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s charity auction guide: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Be...

211. Conducting Effective Community Outreach + CRM Integrations (continued)

August 14, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MB

This week, we continue our series with Little Green Light about how to manage integrations with your donor management system. Then we chat with Brittaney Jenkins about how your nonprofit can conduct effective community outreach. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Webinar about fiscal sponsorship: https://www.philanth...

210. How to Start a Charity With Fiscal Sponsorship + CRM Integrations (continued)

August 07, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 62.7 MB

This week, we continue our series with Little Green Light about how to manage integrations with your donor management system. Then we talk with Jeni Putalavage-Ross about how you can start a charity through fiscal sponsorship.   In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Webinar about fiscal sponsorship: https://www.philan...

209. CRM Integrations + How to Work With a Consultant

July 31, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 67.9 MB

This week, we continue our series with Little Green Light about how to manage integrations with your donor management system. Then we talk with Sean Ramsey from Philanthroforce about how your nonprofit can work with consultants to build capacity for serving your mission. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub  — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Philanthrof...

208. Donor Management System Tips + How to Keep Volunteers Engaged

July 24, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MB

This week, we continue our series with Little Green Light about how to manage integrations with your donor management system. Then we talk with Kathy Edersheim from Impactrics about volunteer recruitment and engagement. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Impactrics’ website: impactrics.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   P...

207. Automations and Integrations With Your Donor Management System + Volunteer Engagement Tips

July 17, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 75.5 MB

This week, we begin a new series with Little Green Light about how to manage automations and integrations with your donor management system. Then we talk with Beverly Hamilton about volunteer recruitment and engagement. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Dr. Beverly Hamilton’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverlyandersonhamilton/  — Get my once-per-week ema...

206. How to Plan a Board Retreat + Fundraising Events Conclusion

July 10, 2023 23:54 - 38 minutes - 87.2 MB

This week, Jenni starts off by wrapping up our Little Green Insights series all about planning impactful fundraising events. Then we chat with Gregory Nielsen about how to plan a board retreat. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Gregory’s website: nielsenconsults.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Ben Hill Sou...

205. Fundraising Events Contin + Fall Fundraising Tips

July 03, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 81.8 MB

This week, Jenni starts off by continuing a new Little Green Insights series all about planning impactful fundraising events. Then we take a Rewind to listen back to some fall fundraising tips. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprof...

204. Nonprofit Leadership Stats + Meeting Goals With Events + Social Enterprise

June 26, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MB

This week, Jenni starts off by talking about the Nonprofit Professional Development Survey. Then she continues a new Little Green Insights series all about planning impactful fundraising events. Finally, she chats with Ryan Mehaffey from Feast Over Famine about social enterprise. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Take the Nonprofit Professional Development Survey: nonprofitjenni.com/survey — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.lit...

203. Donor Engagement + Professional Development + Fundraising Events

June 19, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MB

This week, Jenni starts off by talking about the Nonprofit Professional Development Survey. Then she begins a new Little Green Insights series all about planning impactful fundraising events. Finally, she chats with Matt Nash from the Blackbaud Giving Fund about donor engagement tips. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Take the Nonprofit Professional Development Survey: nonprofitjenni.com/survey — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: ww...

202. Fundraiser Event Planning 101 + DEIB in the Nonprofit Sector

June 12, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 68.1 MB

This week, Jenni starts a new series with Little Green Light to offer fundraising event planning tips. She also chats with Dr. Fadia Nordtveit about the state of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the nonprofit sector. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Sarah’s website: capitalcampaignpro.com — Dr. Fadia’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drfadianordtveit — G...

201. Grant Writing 101 + Making the Most of Your Donor Management System

June 05, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 84.7 MB

This week, Jenni wraps up her series about how to make the most of your donor management system with Little Green Light. She also chats with Catherine Ashton about the basics of grant writing. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Philanthroforce’s upcoming events: philanthroforce.org/events — Giant Squid Group’s website: giantsquidgroup.com — Get my once-per-week em...

200. LIVE: 10 Tasks You Can Automate to Save Time at Your Nonprofit

May 29, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

This week, Jenni celebrates her 200th podcast episode with a live recording! She chats with Michael Getzy from knit.tech about how your nonprofit can automate tasks to save time. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Nonprofit Megaphone: nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — The Acacia Company: theacaciacompany.com — Michael’s website: knit.tech/nonprofits — Get my once-p...

199. Make Your CRM Work for You + What Are DEI Services? + Conflict Resolution at Nonprofits

May 22, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MB

This week, Jenni starts off with Little Green Insights to talk about donor management systems. Then she interviews Natalie Rodgers from The Acacia Company about what DEI services include. Finally, she talks with Christopher Arnold about how to address conflict at your nonprofit. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Nonprofit Megaphone: nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — T...

198. Donor Management System FAQs + Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategies + Human-Centered Design

May 15, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 85.8 MB

This week, Jenni starts off with Little Green Insights to talk about donor management systems. Then, she talks about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies with Natalie Rodgers from The Acacia Company. Finally, she interviews Rena Dulberg about human-centered design. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Nonprofit Megaphone: nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — The Acac...

197. Getting the Most Out of Your Donor Management System + Build an Advocacy Program

May 08, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 76.9 MB

This week, Jenni starts a new segment of Little Green Insights to talk about donor management systems. Then she interviews Bethany Snyder about how to start an advocacy program at your nonprofit. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Nonprofit Megaphone: nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — Bethany’s website: snyderstrategies.me  — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: no...

196. Spring Cleaning for Development Processes + The Enneagram for Nonprofit

May 01, 2023 15:21 - 32 minutes - 73.9 MB

This week, Jenni continues her series with Virginia from Little Green Light about how to clean up your development processes. Then she interviews Margot Burns about how the Enneagram plays into your nonprofit work. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Margot Burns: margotburnscoaching.com  — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Pro...

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