Let’s Get Existential

Shutting down a nonprofit organization is a whole messy process – from the legal requirements to the emotional impact, there’s a lot to consider. Meghan and I teamed up for this episode to answer your questions about nonprofit dissolution. When do you know it’s time to dissolve? What happens if you actually accomplish your mission?…

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Screaming into the Void

Social media for nonprofits – is it a huge opportunity, or just another task to add to your growing to-do list? I invited nonprofit social media consultant Julia Campbell to join me on this episode to talk all things social. Do you NEED an account on every single platform? What’s the difference between a social…

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The Road to Fundraising Hell

Charity fundraising with your employees can be great, but boy oh boy, it can also go VERY wrong. My Twitter buddy Clay Buck from TCB Fundraising joins me on this episode to unpack the beef we have with some employee giving programs. Are you doing this ethically? Do your employees actually want to participate in…

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It’s an Ephraim-A-Thon!

Anyone who has been a part of fundraising for Nonprofits knows it’s all about building relationships – not just the all-mighty dollar. That’s why I invited Ephraim Gopin from 1832 Communications  back on the pod to share his thoughts on #GivingTuesday and what kind of nonprofit fundraising is actually right for you! How do you…

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You’ve Got (Junk) Mail

We’re pulling this episode out of our backlist for your holiday weekend listening! Jason Viana, Executive Director of the Open Door, joins us to answer another batch of nonprofit questions! What rules do you need to follow if you’re starting a food shelf? How can executive directors manage their mental health while running a nonprofit?…

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Nonprofit Arts Organization: Should You Start One?

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There’s a large and thriving part of the nonprofit sector made up of nonprofit arts organizations – but not every arts organization can or should be a nonprofit arts organization. So, what’s the difference really? And if becoming a nonprofit arts organization isn’t the right fit, how are you supposed to get funding then?? Andy…

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Covid Q&A: The Nonprofit Organization Re-Opening Guide

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As the world slowly (or quickly) re-opens this summer, tons of nonprofits are left wondering what their post-pandemic offices and operations will look like. That’s why I asked my friend and business law attorney Inti Martínez-Alemán of Ceiba Fôrte Law Firm to join me and answer some of the big re-opening questions for the nonprofit…

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Nonprofit Founders Syndrome: Is It Affecting Your Nonprofit?

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This week we’re covering the dreaded nonprofit disease – nonprofit founders syndrome, aka founderitis. Nonprofit expert Reid Zimmerman joins me to answer listener questions about what it is and how you can fix it if your nonprofit organization has already been infected by it. Tune in to learn more about nonprofit founders syndrome! Order Reid’s…

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Putting a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization in Hyper-Sleep

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When you’re running a 501c3 nonprofit organization, you’re tasked with making the right decisions for it – even in the face of unexpected challenges (hello, global pandemic!). There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to deal with a crisis, so making those decisions is tough. In today’s episode, we’re answering questions from folks making some big, unplanned changes…

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