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0508: Jessica Gordon & Hamilton

Dog Words - April 24, 2024 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Jessica Gordon shares how adopting Hamilton has changed both of their lives.  We discuss the 3-3-3 rule but not in any detail. DogNerdly.com does a nice job of explaining it in The 3-3-3 Rule: A Guide for Bringing Home an Adopted Dog. Learn more about opportunities to volunteer, foster, and ad...

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0507: Big Dog Food with Daniel Schulof

Dog Words - April 10, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods, Daniel Schulof, returns to discuss his class action suit against Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Learn more about the tactics of the pet food industry and what your veterinarian might not be telling you. An Introduction to the Hill's-DCM Class Action Litigation ...

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Partners, Not Projects: Actionable ideas to make space for ethical storytelling

Nonstop Nonprofit - March 21, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes
After an enlightening interview with Olga M. Woltman of LemonSkies (queue it up next!) left us pondering the role of storytelling in the nonprofit world, we realized that our focus on advanced fundraising practices parallels the aspirations of ethical storytellers. Namely, ethical storytelling ...

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0506: Author Chris Lynch

Dog Words - March 12, 2024 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
National Book Award finalist Chris Lynch discusses his new novel Walkin’ the Dog. Learn more about the book and order it from its page at SimonandSchuster.com or wherever fine books are sold. From the Dog Words archives: 0301: Author Kate MacDougall 0226: Deaf Rescue Peggy with Chloe Shorten B...

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Big Ideas and Big Challenges: Notes from Camp Redwood

Nonstop Nonprofit - February 29, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes
Coming from a cathedral of redwoods, from shared moments between a collective of concerned colleagues, this episode of the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast brings together visionary nonprofit leaders Justin Wheeler and Brett Hagler. Justin is the CEO of Funraise and sometimes-host of the Nonstop Nonpr...

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0505: Dog Trainer Alex Peacock

Dog Words - February 28, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Alex Peacock describes his journey from curious amateur dog trainer as a youth to growing up to become a professional trainer with both in-home and blended online learning programs specializing in helping dogs with anxiety. Learn more about Alex and his services at AlexsDogTrainingProgram.com. ...

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Living in liminality: Managing change in the for-good sector

Nonstop Nonprofit - February 15, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes
The winds of change are blowing, and nonprofits, ahem, the for-good sector, isn’t immune. Today we’re talking to a seasoned nonprofiteer who has experienced his share of change and made it his mission to shepherd for-good organizations through transformational moments. In this conversation with...

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0504: Author Erika Sinner

Dog Words - February 14, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
CEO, dog mom, and author of Pets Are Family Erika Sinner talks about love, loss and her advocacy for including pet bereavement in corporate policies.You can pre-order her wonderful book and take advantage of amazing resources at PetsAreFamily.info. From the Dog Words archives: 0137: Pet Nation ...

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0503: Pooch Playoffs 2024 with Claire Shelley

Dog Words - January 27, 2024 20:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Claire Shelley, owner of Bigfoot Pet Photography joins us to announce the Pooch Playoffs, an exciting opportunity to support Rosie Fund and also get great photographs of your dog. We also talk about Claire’s interesting journey from art to science to photographer. If you are in the greater Kans...

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Talent and Turnover: The for-good sector's retention crisis

Nonstop Nonprofit - January 25, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes
Today, we’re talking about a serious subject that has inspired a seriously enlightened discussion: Retention in the for-good sector. If you’ve been working in this sector for any length of time, you’re probably aware that keeping mission-oriented staff is harder than ever. But why? If you’re a ...

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0502: Visiting Volunteer David Leidinger

Dog Words - January 15, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
David Leidinger tells us how he found his way from Germany to KC Pet Project. Learn more about KC Pet Project Dog Day Out at KCPetProject.org. Help us cover the medical expenses of Phillip, a Rosie Fund dog who had to have a leg amputated when his cancer returned shortly after being adopted. G...

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Kickstart your fundraising in a major way with Rhea Wong

Nonstop Nonprofit - January 11, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes
Let's start with a phrase that we don’t say often enough: “Get that money, honey!” Today’s guest, nonprofit leadership coach and major gifts consultant, Rhea Wong, comes to the charitable sector with experience as a recipient of nonprofit services, a green-but-hustling ED, a self-taught fundrai...

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Campaign for Phillip

Dog Words - January 07, 2024 21:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Phillip is a featured Rosie Fund dog who unexpectedly had to have a leg amputated shortly after finding his forever family. Please donate to help us reach our goal of $2,500. This will cover most of Phillip's medical expenses and get his rehabilitation started. Donations in excess of our goal wi...

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0501: Dustin Koopman and Sadie

Dog Words - January 04, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Instead of Dustin Koopman finding a service dog, Sadie found him. He didn’t know the blessing she could be and maybe there are others out there who would also benefit from what Dustin learned. Share this podcast with them. ADA and Service Animals From the Dog Words archives: 0244: Fit for a Pi...

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Trend Alert! Awareness-Assisted Grassroots Growth

Nonstop Nonprofit - December 21, 2023 15:47 - 30 minutes
It’s that time of year—the time that we’re all focused on new beginnings and upcoming trends, brimming with hope that there’s some groundbreaking tactic, tool, or trick on the horizon. (Unless you’re listening to this in August, of course.) Nicole Nidea, Program Director at SODA, has lots to sa...

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0425: Inclusion Connections with Courtney Gebauer and Matthew Horn

Dog Words - December 20, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Director of Community Engagement Courtney Gebauer and student Matthew Horn share the wonderful story of Inclusion Connections and how PawsAbilities provides skills training and job placement for people with disabilities in Kansas City. Learn more online: ickc.org Pawskc.org BelongKC.org Faceboo...

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“One Weird Secret” to avoiding overwhelm during stressful fundraising moments

Nonstop Nonprofit - December 14, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes
When Jon DeLange agreed to come on the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast, we planned a conversational angle to keep the discussion from spinning out—if you know podcasters, you know staying on topic can be tough! Jon’s topic was "12 Rules for Fundraising: an antidote to tactical overwhelm during the EO...

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0424: Author Kim Lengling

Dog Words - December 06, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Author Kim Lengling discusses her new book Paw Prints On The Couch!How Pets Enrich Our Lives, highlighting the importance of our furry companions and the impact they have on our lives. She also shares her wonderful practice of handing out nuggets of hope. Kim Lengling Online: KimLenglingAuthor....

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Character and Courage: In the lab with Julie Ordoñez

Nonstop Nonprofit - November 30, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes
It’s a safe bet that when nonprofiteers talk about their work, the word “passion” will come up pretty quickly. But does passion alone drive impact? Julie Ordoñez says character matters more than passion when it comes to fundraising. From directing philanthropy and being a Major Gift Officer at ...

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0423: KC PAWS with Cora Miller and Michelle Lascon

Dog Words - November 22, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Kennel Manager Cora Miller and Director of Operations Michelle Lascon from KC Protective Animal Welfare Society discuss how their organization offers grooming, boarding, and daycare as part of their mission to rescue dogs from cruelty and neglect. PAWS Online: KCPAWS.org Facebook.com/kcmoPAWS I...

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The Nonprofit's All-In-One Guide to Giving Tuesday and Year-End Email Fundraising Success

Nonstop Nonprofit - November 16, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes
It’s a universal truth that people love to feel special. We all want to feel like we’re an indispensable part of something. It’s also true that each and every one of us has limitations on our time, money, and attention. So with these realities coexisting, how can nonprofits interact with suppor...

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0422: Wolves of Maine Sanctuary with Stephanie Smith

Dog Words - November 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Stephanie Smith returns to discuss her work with the Wolves of Maine Sanctuary. She is the founder of Sacred Paws and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer, and a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist. Sacred Paws online: OurSacredPaws.com Face...

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Digital Trends in Fundraising

Nonstop Nonprofit - November 02, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes
Talk about a jam-packed podcast episode—this conversation with Cameron Bartlett has it all: anecdotes, examples, trends, cautionary tales, solutions, trends, strategies… and did we mention cutting-edge trends from the trenches? That’s right; as we talked, Cameron had a story and a trend that re...

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0421: Sacred Paws with Stephanie Smith

Dog Words - October 25, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Stephanie Smith discusses helping humans and animals develop happier and healthier relationships. She is the founder of Sacred Paws and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer, and a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist. Sacred Paws online: OurS...

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People-powered growth: How nonprofits can use stories that strengthen connections

Nonstop Nonprofit - October 19, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes
Let us ask you a question, fundraiser: When it comes to crunch time for your fundraising campaigns, do you feel intense pressure to find a poster child for your nonprofit, capture their iconic story, and optimize it to deliver maximum donations? Look into our eyes, listener, and hear us when we...

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AI and Technology Trends In the Nonprofit World

Nonstop Nonprofit - October 05, 2023 16:23 - 55 minutes
Today’s guest doesn’t just skim us across the surface of AI in the nonprofit sector; he’s taking us to the forefront of the future of fundraising. David Norris is a leader at three organizations that are making big things for nonprofits so they can make big things happen: Bold Crow, Proofpact, ...

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0420: Wolves of Maine Sanctuary with Kim Printy and Chelsea Morey

Dog Words - October 03, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Kim Printy and Chelsea Morey from Wolves of Maine Sanctuary discuss their important rescue work and how they are educating the public about these beautiful creatures.  Wolves of Maine online: WolvesofMaine.org Facebook.com/WolvesofMaineSanctuary Instagram.com/WolvesofMaineSanctuary Thank you f...

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0419: Canine Nutrition with Daniel Schulof

Dog Words - September 13, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
CEO and Founder of KetoNatural Pet Foods, Daniel Schulof, tells us what Big Dog Food doesn’t want you to know. If you love your dog, you need this information. Download the free e-book Dogs, Dog Food, and Dogma. KetoNatural Online: KetoNaturalPetFoods.com Instagram.com/ketonaturalpetfoods Faceb...

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0418: The Gentle Barn with Ellie Laks

Dog Words - August 30, 2023 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Founder Ellie Laks shares how The Gentle Barn helps heal animals and people. The Gentle Barn online: GentleBarn.org EllieLaks.com Facebook.com/TheGentleBarn Instagram.com/TheGentleBarn YouTube.com/c/GentleBarn TikTok.com/@TheGentleBarn LinkedIn.com/company/the-gentle-barn-foundation Music for ...

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0417: A Vinny Update and the State of the Shelter

Dog Words - August 16, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Dawn and Philip Hatterman give an exciting update on their foster Vinny and explore one of the biggest challenges facing animal shelters right now. From the Dog Words archives: 0113: How Rosie Inspired a Foundation 0144: Senior but Sassy Peaches Delight with Dawn Hatterman Lap of Love Veterina...