Nonprofit Jenni Show

145. Fundraising Plans (Contin) and Nonprofits in the News

This week, we continue our 8-week series on how to make a fundraising plan for your small nonprofit. We also talk about some Nonprofits in the News? In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Get fundraising resources at www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Search for best-fit grant funders at instrumentl.com/jenni — My once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by B...

144. Fundraising Plans (Contin), Ways to Find New Donors, and Donor Engagement TIps

This week, we continue our 8-week series on how to make a fundraising plan for your small nonprofit. We also talk about five ways to attract new donors and offer some donor engagement tips. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Get fundraising resources at www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Find the Filling the Well podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or at www.artsmidwest.org/resources/podcasts/filling-the-well — Find Jess Campbell at outinthebo...

143. Make a Fundraising Plan (Contin), Strategic Planning for 2023, and WWTBAN

This week, we continue our 8-week series on how to make a fundraising plan for your small nonprofit. We also talk about how to create a strategic plan for your organization, and play a game of Who Wants To Be A Nonprofitaire? In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Get fundraising resources at www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Find best-fit grant opportunities for your nonprofit at instrumentl.org/jenni — Learn how to write grants at learngrantwriting....

142. Make a Fundraising Plan, Adjust to COVID Conditions, and a New Podcast for Nonprofit Leaders

This week, we chat with Tonya Winders from Allergy & Asthma Network about how her organization has adapted to changes related to COVID-19. We also start a new 8-week series about how to create a fundraising plan for your small nonprofit. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Learn more about Allergy & Asthma Network at allergyasthmanetwork.org — Find the Filling the Well podcast at artsmidwest.org/resources/podcasts/filling-the-well — Get fundraisin...

141. Board Expectations, Board Fundraising, and a New Podcast for Nonprofit Leaders

140. Serving Diverse Populations, Faith-Based Organizations, and Nonprofit Tech Minute

This week, we chat with Ryan Boyette from To Move Mountains about what it’s like to run a faith-based organization serving a community very different from his own. We also have another edition of the Nonprofit Tech Minute. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Learn more about To Move Mountains at tomovemountains.org/ — Get tech support for your nonprofit at knit.tech — Learn about the Google Ad Grant for nonprofits at nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni ...

139. HR in Small Nonprofits, Planned Giving, Get-Out-The-Vote Advocacy, and Nonprofit Tech Minute

This episode is packed full of knowledge! This week, we cover the role of HR in small nonprofits; new research on people who are most likely to engage in planned giving; best practices for engaging in get-out-the-vote advocacy activities; and another Nonprofit Tech Minute. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Check out Rita Sever’s books at supervisionmatters.com/books — Get tech support for your nonprofit at knit.tech — Learn about the Google Ad G...

138. Increasing Individual Donations, Employee Turnover, and Data About Fundraising

We’re playing another round of Nonprofit Trivia with Shawnette Good from Joshua’s Voice to test your knowledge about best practices for fundraising with individuals. Then we discuss Nonprofits in the News to take a look at employee turnover trends and a new way to contribute to data about fundraising. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Learn about the Google Ad Grant for nonprofits at nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — Find best-fit funders at instrume...

137. How to Support Ukraine at Your Nonprofit

In this special episode of the Nonprofit Jenni Show, we share eleven ways you and your nonprofit can support people in Ukraine during the war. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Get tech support for your nonprofit at knit.tech — My once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2022 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reser...

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136. Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, More Books for Nonprofit Pros, and the Nonprofit Tech Minute

We chat with Dr. Patton McDowell about how to map out your path to nonprofit leadership with clear goals and actionable steps. We also have another edition of the Nonprofit Tech Minute sponsored by knit.tech and then take a look back at Jenni’s eight book recommendations for nonprofit professionals in 2022. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Get Dr. Patton McDowell’s book at pattonmcdowell.com/book — Check out Jenni’s book recommendations at tinyur...

135. Recent Stats About Donor Engagement, Plus Volunteer Engagement Tips

We’re playing another round of Nonprofit Trivia with Carolyn Solar from Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino! Play along to test your knowledge about donor engagement. Then we’re taking another dive into Philanthropy on Film to see what Gilmore Girls can reveal about volunteer engagement best practices. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find best-fit funders for your nonprofit now at instrumentl.com/jenni — Subscribe to Growth & Co.’s fundra...

134. Choosing a Great Nonprofit Consultant, Equity Fatigue, and the Nonprofit Tech

We chat with Sean Hale, cofounder of Philanthroforce, about how to choose a nonprofit consultant that meets your needs. Then Julia and I talk about racial equity fatigue. We also have another edition of the Nonprofit Tech Minute. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Sign up for a free Philanthroforce account at philanthroforce.org/jenni — Stock Donator’s free guide to soliciting stock donations can be found at stockdonator.com/jenni — knit, my pref...

133. How Nonprofits Can Evolve and Grow, and Donor Engagement Tips

We chat with Regeanie Corona from Advancing the Seed about how a nonprofit can evolve and grow over time, including through starting a revenue-generating social enterprise program. Regeanie also shares tips for grant writing. Finally, we talk about some key donor engagement tips in honor of Jenni’s recent engagement. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Stock Donator’s free guide to soliciting stock donations can be found at stockdonator.com/jenni — ...

132. Who Wants to Be A Nonprofitaire? Plus the Nonprofit Tech Minute

We play a brand new quiz game, Who Wants to Be A Nonprofitaire?, with Kathryn Bennett from the Nashville Ballet. Play along to test your knowledge about nonprofit terminology and fundraising strategies! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — The OVER HEAD Book Club for nonprofit professionals at nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub (Use code 10OFF at checkout to get $10 off your first subscription box) — Scroll to episodes #67 and #58 to hear more episodes feat...

131. Nonprofit Accounting Advice and Nonprofits in the News

We chat with Germeen Guillaume from Visionary Accounting Group about nonprofits’ accounting FAQs. We also take a look at some Nonprofits in the News. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Visionary Accounting Group’s free webinar on how to build a financial foundation for your nonprofit — My once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by...

130. How to Research Grantmakers, Nonprofit Tech Minute, and Becoming a Grant Writer

We chat with Gauri Manglik from Instrumentl about how to research foundations before applying for grants. We introduce the new Nonprofit Tech Minute sponsored by knit. Also, in our special Rewind segment, we revisit a conversation with grant writing coach Meredith Noble about how she became a grant writer. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Instrumentl, my favorite grant research and management platform — knit, a full-service IT consultancy to help...

129. Partnerships in Funding and Programs, Plus a Book Club Update

We chat with Haowen Ge from International Student Services Association about how he’s formed partnerships with his local school district, immigrant communities, and higher education institutions around the country to serve his nonprofit. We also share an update about Jenni’s OVER HEAD Book Club for nonprofit professionals In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Stock Donator’s free guide to soliciting stock donations — Sean Hale Consulting for support wit...

128. Why Would a Nonprofit Rebrand Itself? An Equity Reflection

We chat with Nicole Brandt Minyard from Daybreak Arts (formerly Poverty and the Arts) about how and why her organization decided to rebrand itself. We specifically ask, Why would a nonprofit need a new brand? And how does the language you use impact your mission? In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Learn Grant Writing’s free webinar on how to become a grant writer — Nonprofit Megaphone’s services to help you obtain and manage the Google Ad Grant —...

127. How A New Year’s Data Audit Can Benefit Your Nonprofit

We chat with Paul Collier from CoEffect about how to run a data audit to learn how to collect, evaluate, and use data to improve your nonprofit’s systems. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — CoEffect’s free data audit toolkit — Little Green Light’s free library of fundraising resources — My once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe   Produced by Ben Hill Sound Mu...

126. How to Make a Communications Plan and Why People Donate Money

We chat with Allegra Mangione from Catharsis for Nonprofits about how to make a communications plan for your nonprofit for 2022. Then we review a study about the top 5 reasons people like to donate money to nonprofits. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Stock Donator’s free guide to soliciting stock donations — Catharsis for Nonprofits — Facebook’s fundraising tools — The article we review about why people donate money to nonprofits — My o...

125. Partnering With Celebrities and Tips to Win More Grants

We chat with Amy and Scott Malin, the founders of Trueheart, who help celebrities find nonprofits to support through public fundraising campaigns. We also play a round of Nonprofit Trivia about how you can win more grants with Laura Armstrong from Heart-J Center. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Instrumentl’s grant research and management system — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources — Giving USA’s 2021 annual report — Ashley and ...

124. How to Get Featured On Podcasts and Tips for Building a Nonprofit PR Plan

Jenni shares tips for booking podcast interviews to raise awareness about your nonprofit. Then, in this week’s edition of the Rewind, we take a look back at how to make a nonprofit PR plan. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s Build a PR Plan mini-course — Stock Donator’s free guide to soliciting stock donations — Nonprofit Megaphone’s free resources about the Google Ad Grant — My once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short...

123. Increase Your Online Donations, Endowment Funds 101, and Thoughts on Nonprofit

Learn how to increase donations on your website with tips from SSIR. Test your knowledge about endowment funds with this week’s edition of Nonprofit Trivia. Finally, check out what this Seattle-based nonprofit has done with their salary structure! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Share your opinions about the pod for a chance to win a raffle prize! — Learn Grant Writing’s free webinar on how to become a grant writer — Little Green Light’s free...

122. Top 8 Books for Nonprofit Professionals in 2022 and Gifts That Give Back

This week, Jenni shares her top 8 book recommendations for nonprofit professionals to read in 2022. We also chat with Devaki Douillard, founder of Mwebaza Foundation, who supports students with sales of jewelry and tribute gifts. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — OVER HEAD Book Club for nonprofit professionals - Don’t forget to use coupon code 10OFF to get $10 off your first book box! — Mwebaza Foundation’s charity store — My once-per-week email...

121. Donor Management Systems (CRMs) Trivia, Gifts That Give Back, and a Book Club Update

This week, we’re talking with Hunter Williams from Little Green Light about why nonprofit leaders should use a donor management system, and which features are most important. We also chat with Nick Armstrong, creator of FTW Hot Sauce, who supports good causes with every bottle. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Little Green Light, my favorite donor management system — FTW Hot Sauce, fruit-based hot sauces that support great causes — My book club...

120. Gifts That Give Back and The Best Donor Communication Tools

Check out this week’s Gifts That Give Back guest, Maria Berglund from In Kind Boxes! Then play along with Nonprofit Trivia as we test For the Love of a Veteran’s founder Christine Waltz’s knowledge about the most effective ways to communicate with donors. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Our #GiftsThatGiveBack guest In Kind Boxes, supporting moms in need — Instrumentl, the grant management tool that helps you find best fit funders that are most l...

119. How to Plan for Volunteer Groups, Gifts That Give Back, and Philanthropy On Film

Hear how Lissa Zanville from Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities plans monthly group volunteer projects that support (instead of disrupting) partner nonprofits’ programs and operations. Then learn about this week’s Gifts That Give Back spotlight guest, Brenna Vaughn from Mercantile for Good. Finally, we debut our new segment Philanthropy On Film to talk about the do’s and don’ts of volunteer management we found while watching How I Met Your Mother. In this episode, we mention a few resour...

118. Gifts That Give Back, Nonprofits in the News, and a Book Club Update

Learn about some more Gifts That Give Back this holiday season with Jami Ryba from One Hope Wine! Plus, learn some lessons from nonprofits in the news, and hear a really exciting (and scary) book club update. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — My new book club subscription box — Jami Ryba’s One Hope Wine shop; you can also email Jami to set up a wine tasting fundraiser — Watch my interview with Jami on my new YouTube channel — My once-per-week...

117. Gifts That Give Back and Nonprofit Store Management Tips

Get some giving season ideas for both your nonprofit work and your personal life with Ana Guzman, the store manager of Ten Thousand Villages in Fort Collins, Colorado. Ana shares advice for maintaining a successful nonprofit store, plus we highlight some awesome Gifts That Give Back for everyone on your list this year! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — My new video channel where you can watch this episode instead of just listening! — Ten Thousand ...

116. Why (and How) You Should Solicit Stock Donations, Hiring Advice, and Year-End Fundraising Tips

Learn why and how your nonprofit should solicit and accept stock donations with tips from Jonathan Delshad, Founder and CEO of Stock Donator. Hear Jenni’s unsolicited advice about your next job posting. Plus, get a fun update about what’s coming up next month on the Nonprofit Jenni Show! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Stock Donator’s free Guide to Soliciting Stock Donations — Learn Grant Writing’s free webinar on How to Become a Grant Writer ...

115. How to Earn Trust in a New Role, Plus Get a $50 Amazon Gift Card!

Hear an update about my book club for nonprofit leaders. Learn how Taneshia Nash Laird, President and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall, has built trust with her community and other organizations that support her work. Finally, I want to give you a $50 Amazon gift card! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Join Jenni’s book club for nonprofit leaders — Schedule a call with me to get a $50 Amazon gift card — Check out Newark Symphony Hall — Get matched ...

114. Giving Tuesday Tips for 2021 + Rewind: Inspiration for #GivingTuesday

I share 5 tips from my newly updated Giving Tuesday Planning Toolkit to make your campaign super successful this year! Then we’ll Rewind and hear a past interview from a nonprofit leader about how she planned a successful Giving Tuesday campaign in 2018. Finally, I want to give you a $50 Amazon gift card! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Jenni’s Giving Tuesday Planning Toolkit (Don’t forget to use code TUES49 to get it for just $49!) — Little Gr...

113. Diversify Revenue Streams for a Sustainable Budget + Win Free Ads for Your Nonprofit!

I want to help your nonprofit meet its 2021 revenue goals by giving away some free ad spots! Next, L. Brian Jenkins talks about how to create diverse revenue streams to ensure long-term sustainability for your nonprofit. Finally, can I give you a $50 Amazon gift card? In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Enter for a chance to win free ad spots featuring your nonprofit: https://nonprofitjenni.com/giftsthatgiveback — Schedule a half-hour call with me t...

112. Google Ad Grant: 13 Examples of Search Engine Ads Your Nonprofit Can Create for FREE!

Grant Hensel, CEO of Nonprofit Megaphone, shares 13 examples of how your nonprofit can create free Google search ads to attract new supporters. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Use code JENNI10 to get 10% off your tickets to the Social Media for Non-Profits Virtual Summit: tinyurl.com/nonprofitsocial — Grant Hensel’s company, which helps nonprofits secure the Google Ad Grant for free: nonprofitmegaphone.com — My past podcast episodes featuring ...

111. How to Use Donor Data to Elevate Fundraising Relationships

Data expert Randy Gorod specializes in helping nonprofits improve their donor data systems, and he wants to share easy tips for YOUR nonprofit to make better use of donor data! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Little Green Light’s fundraising resources for nonprofits: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Randy Gorod’s company Pisgah Consulting: pisgahconsulting.com — Visionary Accounting Group’s free webinar on building your nonprofit’s financial f...

110. Nonprofit Trivia: Facebook’s Fundraising Tools!

Play a round of Nonprofit Trivia with Becca Schollaert from Room Redux Denver to test your knowledge about Facebook’s fundraising tools. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Social Media for Non-Profits Virtual Summit: Use code JENNI10 to get 10% off your ticket price at tinyurl.com/nonprofitsocial — Room Redux Denver: denver.roomredux.org and @roomreduxdenver on social media — Stock Donator’s free Guide to Soliciting Stock Donations: stockdonator....

109. Inspiring Board Members to Fundraise

Have you struggled to get your board involved in fundraising for your nonprofit? Fundraising expert Elizabeth Abel is here to share advice for inspiring and equipping your board members to become fundraisers. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Join Nonprofit Jenni’s book club: tinyurl.com/septemberbookclub — Elizabeth Abel’s social accounts: instagram.com/elizabethberniabel and linkedin.com/in/elizabethabel — The new 2021 Philanthropic Landscape ...

108. Hosting Charity Events That Donors Love + Nonprofit Trivia!

Play another round of Nonprofit Trivia with Jenni’s sister, Michelle, to test your knowledge about the types of charity events donors love! Let’s see how much you know about the elements of an event that are most engaging for donors; which event themes are most attractive to prospective attendees; and how donors generally learn about events they want to attend. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Jenni’s Book Club, now open for applications to join ou...

107. Public Policy Advocacy + Advocacy vs Lobbying

Advocacy (which does not necessarily include lobbying!) is one of the most effective tactics a nonprofit can use to serve its mission. Advocacy expert Brenda Gadd is here to share some examples of how nonprofits can engage in public policy advocacy… And she also gives us a quick recap about the difference between advocacy and lobbying. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Brenda Gadd’s advocacy firm, Rethink Public Strategies — Episode #75 of the Non...

106. Becoming a Grant Writer: Your Unique Career Journey

What’s next for your career? Whether you’re looking to learn new development skills, branch out as a freelance grant writer, or just scope out new career options, you’ll love this interview with Meredith Noble about the career journey of a grant writer. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Meredith Noble’s book “How to Write a Grant” (Don’t forget to enter for a chance to win a FREE book on my Instagram page!) — Meredith Noble’s free webinar on grant...

105. Strategic Planning for 2022 Starts NOW!

NOW is the perfect time of year to start strategic planning for 2022! This week, we revisit an interview with Holly Rustick about what a nonprofit strategic plan should include and how to start the process with your leadership team. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Holly Rustick’s Nonprofit Strategic Planning Master Course — Little Green Light’s FREE fundraising resources — My once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary o...

104. Is a 501(c)3 the Right Move? + Nonprofit Trivia!

Explore different types of mission-driven organizations, and compare which options are most effective for pursuing your cause. Play a round of Nonprofit Trivia with Rachel Bearbower from smallshopstrategies.com to test your knowledge about alternatives to starting a 501(c)3 nonprofit! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Free training on how to be a grant writer at learngrantwriting.org/jenni — Nonprofit Jenni’s Book Club at nonprofitjenni.com/bookcl...

103. How Skilled Volunteers Can Support Your Nonprofit

This week, we chat with Abby Lehman, the Director of Development and Partnerships at Photo Start. Abby explains how her nonprofit has been able to thrive during the pandemic thanks to skilled volunteers who provide vital digital marketing and fundraising support. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — The application for my new (fake) book club! —  My book recommendations on Amazon — My previous podcast episode about pro bono partnerships (tap here ...

102. Get Better At Combatting Systemic Issues

This week, we chat with Joanne Samuel Goldblum, founder of the National Diaper Bank Network and coauthor of the new book “Broke in America: Seeing, Understanding, and Ending U. S. Poverty”. Joanne offers advice for nonprofit leaders who are working to combat deep-rooted systemic issues, like poverty. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — My podcast episode about how nonprofits can engage in advocacy (tap here to listen, or search for episode #75 in your...

101. Donor Journeys Nonprofit Trivia

It’s time for a round of Nonprofit Trivia about Donor Journeys! Test your knowledge about the best ways to keep donors engaged in your mission after they’ve given their first monetary donation to your nonprofit. Learn how donors want to get involved with your mission and how they prefer to keep in touch. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Bloomerang’s 2019 survey about donor thank you calls — Blackbaud’s 2013 report, “The Next Generation of Ameri...

100th Episode (Part 2) Featuring Over 100 Nonprofit Leaders!

It’s our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we’re featuring over 100 nonprofit leaders to highlight great nonprofit work happening all over the country. In this episode, you’ll hear: — 100 nonprofit leaders share their mission and something they’ve learned over the past 100 years — How to enter to win a free mini-course from Nonprofit Jenni’s professional development store — Some of Jenni’s favorite moments from the past 100 episodes, including her favorite advice and quotes from interview ...

100th Episode (Part 1) Featuring Over 100 Nonprofit Leaders!

It’s our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we’re featuring over 100 nonprofit leaders to highlight great nonprofit work happening all over the country. In this episode, you’ll hear: — 100 nonprofit leaders share their mission and something they’ve learned over the past 100 years — How to enter to win a free mini-course from Nonprofit Jenni’s professional development store — Some of Jenni’s favorite moments from the past 100 episodes, including her favorite advice and quotes from interview ...

Capacity Building and Your Theory of Change

This week, Jenni talks with some partners who can support your nonprofit’s capacity building to increase your impact. First, Jenni interviews Colleen Kazemi, the Executive Director of Social Venture Partners Denver, about how SVP connects nonprofits and social ventures with pro bono support services. Then we’ll talk with Paul Collier, founder of Coeffect and one of SVP Denver’s partners, to learn how nonprofits can build capacity by developing their theory of change. Visit nonprofitjenni.c...

99. Capacity Building and Your Theory of Change

This week, Jenni talks with some partners who can support your nonprofit’s capacity building to increase your impact. First, Jenni interviews Colleen Kazemi, the Executive Director of Social Venture Partners Denver, about how SVP connects nonprofits and social ventures with pro bono support services. Then we’ll talk with Paul Collier, founder of Coeffect and one of SVP Denver’s partners, to learn how nonprofits can build capacity by developing their theory of change. Visit nonprofitjenni.c...