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The Power of A Story: How commitment, consistency, and creativity lead to growth

Nonstop Nonprofit - February 16, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes
The road to $1 million isn’t an easy or fast one to travel. Only 9% of nonprofits in the Los Angeles area grow to manage a budget of $1 million. Ten years ago, when Richard Reyes founded the PLUS ME Project, his budget was $4000 and his vision was to provide mentorship and role models for youth...

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0404: Antoine's Tale with Janet Curran

Dog Words - February 15, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Janet Curran introduces us to Antoine who went from shelter dog to therapy dog while overcoming a health issue that many thought was untreatable. Proceeds from the book Antoine's Tale: An Extraordinary Shelter Dog's Journey benefit the Canine Health Resort in Fort Collins, Colorado. Antoine’s ...

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Short Stuff: Busting the Overhead Myth

Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits - February 10, 2023 03:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In our charity world, ‘overheads’ is a blanket term for any expenses a non-profit has, that aren’t program costs.  In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca shares why there's often too much emphasis on the issue of overhead expenses, why it's a mistake to use it to measure a charity's efficiency,...

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52. Short Stuff: Busting the Overhead Myth

Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits - February 10, 2023 03:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In our charity world, ‘overheads’ is a blanket term for any expenses a non-profit has, that aren’t program costs.  In this episode of Short Stuff, Bianca shares why there's often too much emphasis on the issue of overhead expenses, why it's a mistake to use it to measure a charity's efficiency,...

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How to fundraise at an individual level to make impact at the individual level

Nonstop Nonprofit - February 02, 2023 20:00 - 40 minutes
Hard as we try, sometimes the individual gets lost in our fundraising efforts. Beth Fisher is one fundraiser working to change that where she can. Beth is the Chief Advancement Officer at Mel Trotter Ministries, leading fundraising, development, and donor stewardship for an organization that’s ...

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0403: Peace of Mind Dog Rescue

Dog Words - February 01, 2023 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue co-founders Carie Broecker and Monica Rua tell us how the organization serves senior dogs and senior people. Learn more about their Perpetual Care Program that helps provide a lifetime of care for your dog. POMDR online:PeaceofMindDogRescue.org Facebook.com/POMDR Twitte...

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Closing the Resource Gap

Nonstop Nonprofit - January 19, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour
Over the last few years, the United States has experienced a nationwide reckoning against racism and racial injustice. And while we've witnessed many steps forward towards antiracism, every sector has a long way to go to close the resource gaps created by structural racism. Kia Croom is leading...

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0402: Children's Mercy's Facility Dog Program

Dog Words - January 18, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Facility Dog Program Coordinators and primary handlers Melanie Weinrich and Bailey Wetzel tell us how dogs at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, help patients, families, and staff. Children’s Mercy’s Online: Facility Dog Program Pet Pals Program Facebook.com/ChildrensMercy Twit...

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Insights from the new Commissioner Sue Woodward AM

ACNC Charity Chat - January 18, 2023 01:12 - 18 minutes
In this episode the new ACNC Commissioner Sue Woodward AM tells us about her remarkable career and contribution to the charity and not-for-profit sector. She outlines the instrumental role she played in the formation of the ACNC and her vision going forward.

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Greater Than Our Sum: How Virtuous and Funraise are coming together for the good of fundraisers

Nonstop Nonprofit - January 05, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes
Virtuous and Funraise are teaming up! You heard it here first, loyal podcast listener. CEO Gabe Cooper is leading Virtuous on a mission to expand the giving experience, retain donors, and move one-time donors to full-time, monthly donor status. Listen while Justin speaks to Gabe about  how to ma...

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0401: Author and Veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader

Dog Words - January 04, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Author Dr. Doug Mader discusses the amazing human-animal bond in his wonderful book The Vet at Noah’s Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital. If you buy it through AmazonSmile, we would be very grateful if you choose Rosie Fund as the charity. From the Dog Words archives: 0...

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Non-Profit Myth Busters: 2022 fundraising & social media trends

Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits - December 23, 2022 03:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
It's time to bust some non-profit myths! In this episode, Bianca and Kirsty bust four commonly-held myths about small organisations in the non-profit sector in 2022, including whether fundraising is trending down, if social media still works for non-profits anymore, high donor fatigue rates, an...

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51. Non-Profit Myth Busters: 2022 fundraising & social media trends

Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits - December 23, 2022 03:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
It's time to bust some non-profit myths! In this episode, Bianca and Kirsty bust four commonly-held myths about small organisations in the non-profit sector in 2022, including whether fundraising is trending down, if social media still works for non-profits anymore, high donor fatigue rates, an...

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0326: The Dog Gurus

Dog Words - December 21, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
The Dog Gurus, Robin Bennett and Susan Briggs, share their experience to help others in the pet services industry and to help dog owners become smarter consumers and better companions to their dogs. The Dog Gurus online: RufflySpeakingDog.com TheDogGurus.com Facebook.com/Ruffly-Speaking Instagr...

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Get a Jump on P2P Fundraising Trends for 2023

Nonstop Nonprofit - December 15, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes
Shannon Scanlan is a champion of peer-to-peer fundraising. With an impressive career that has touched nearly every avenue of nonprofit fundraising, Shannon brings her expertise to the Nonstop Nonprofit podcast to break down top trends for P2P fundraising in 2023. Listen in as Shannon talks to J...

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50. How small charities can be grant-ready

Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits - December 13, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the grants and funding landscape for non-profits. In this episode, Bianca talks to grants expert, Lindy Fentiman from Strategic Grants about new trends in grants landscape and how small non-profits can better communicate their impact to funders. 11 mins - Advi...

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How small charities can be grant-ready

Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits - December 13, 2022 06:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the grants and funding landscape for non-profits. In this episode, Bianca talks to grants expert, Lindy Fentiman from Strategic Grants about new trends in grants landscape and how small non-profits can better communicate their impact to funders. 11 mins - Advi...

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0325: Second Cup Cat Cafe

Dog Words - December 07, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Melissa Kreisler and Dawn Morgan welcome us to the Second Cup Cat Cafe in Olathe, KS. Melissa’s Menagerie and Second Cup Cat Cafe are online at MelsMenagerie.com. Melissa’s Second Chances animal rescue is at MSRescue.org. Social Media: Facebook.com/melssecondchances Instagram.com/melssecondcha...

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Short Stuff: Why Instagram still works for small non-profits

Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits - November 29, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
With so many recent changes on the Meta platforms – Facebook and Instagram – social media can be a discouraging space for small non-profits right now. In this episode of Short Stuff, Kirsty shares why Instagram can still work for small charities and the three areas to focus on. Our Small But M...

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49. Why Instagram still works for small non-profits

Small But Mighty Podcast for Non-Profits - November 29, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
With so many recent changes on the Meta platforms – Facebook and Instagram – social media can be a discouraging space for small non-profits right now. In this episode of Short Stuff, Kirsty shares why Instagram can still work for small charities and the three areas to focus on. Our Small But M...

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0324: Dog Behavior Consultant Kim Brophey

Dog Words - November 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Applied ethologist, certified dog behavior consultant, and family dog mediator Kim Brophey explains the problem with treating a dog like a pet. Watch her TED talk here. Kim Brophey online; FamilyDogMediation.com DogDoorBehaviorCenter.com YouTube.com/thedogdooravl Instagram.com/thedogdoor From ...

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0323: The Dog Aging Project with Dr. Rachel Melvin

Dog Words - November 09, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Dr. Rachel Melvin explains the value of the Dog Aging Project and how all dog owners can participate. Nominate your dog by taking a brief survey on their website. The Dog Aging Project online: DogAgingProject.org Facebook.com/dogagingproject Twitter.com/dogagingproject YouTube.com/dogagingproje...

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0322: Transport Brewery and Charlie's Cause

Dog Words - October 26, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Operations Manage Christie Merandino from Transport Brewery tells us about Charlie’s Cause and bureaucratic meddling. Get your ticket now for their Halloween Pairing Event at 5 PM on October 31st. Follow transportbrewery on Instagram. OpenStates.org strives to improve civic engagement at the st...

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Everyone Wins with Stock Donations

Nonstop Nonprofit - October 19, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes
If you’ve been involved in the nonprofit world for the last decade, you know that the landscape of nonprofit fundraising has significantly shifted to increase charitable giving as digital innovation drives donor engagement. But in order for innovation to truly change the fundraising game, it’s c...

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0321: The Story of Keiko and Niko with Tawny Minami

Dog Words - October 12, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Author Tawny Minami tells The Story of Keiko and Niko, pitbulls who were reunited after being adopted separately as pups. Order her wonderful book at BeDeliberateClothing.com. Keiko and Niko online: KeikoandNiko.com Instagram @keiko.and.niko See a couple of  Keiko and Niko’s videos on YouTube:...

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0320: American Pets Alive! with Clare Callison

Dog Words - September 28, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
American Pets Alive! National Shelter Support Director Clare Callison tells us how they are helping to change the world of animal welfare. American Pets Alive! online: AmericanPetsAlive.org Facebook Twitter YouTube From the Dog Words archives: 0120: Flying Dogs to Their Forever Homes with Juli...

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0319: Bar K St. Louis with Leib Dodell

Dog Words - September 14, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Bar K Dog Bar co-founder Leib Dodell takes us on a tour of the fabulous St. Louis location. Use the Park Wayfinder Map to follow along as Leib walks me through the facility. Learn more about this unique dog park at BarKDog.com.  Dog Words’ Amazing Dog Park & People Bar! tour on YouTube. Build ...

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0318: Abstract Thinking in Dogs with Dr. Ellen Furlong

Dog Words - August 31, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Our favorite cognitive behavior researcher Dr. Ellen Furlong returns to discuss dogs and abstract thinking. Learn more about Dr. Furlong and her work at EllenFurlong.com. Futurity.org features the latest discoveries by scientists at top research universities in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Asia...

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The #HumaneHiringMovement is Here!

Nonstop Nonprofit - August 18, 2022 15:21 - 33 minutes
If you're following Funraise CEO and Co-founder Justin Wheeler on LinkedIn, you know that Funraise is hiring. We have lots and lots of positions to fill and we're not shy about getting the word out. You may also be hearing the AWESOME public feedback that we're getting on our hiring process—even...

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0317: The Grooming Project with Founding CEO Natasha Kirsch

Dog Words - August 17, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
The Grooming Project’s Founding CEO Natasha Kirsch shares exciting announcement on one our favorite organizations and we discuss the great work that they are doing. Learn more about The Expand Prosperity Capital Campaign and The Pet Gala Saturday, October 1, 2022. The Grooming Project online: ...