Posts Tagged ‘Nonprofit’
Founder Feature: Childhood Dream to a Nonprofit Reality
How often do people’s childhood dreams become reality? Considering how few astronauts there are in the world, I’d say it’s pretty rare. But Therese Gruba made it happen. Therese is the co-founder of New Hope for Families, a faith-based nonprofit in northern Minnesota that supports foster families, and she sat down with me to talk…
Read MoreA Secret Cause of Your Nonprofit Diversity Problem
If you’re a nonprofit leader in 2020, you’re probably taking another look at the org’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. It might be tempting to just add a diversity goal to your next strategic plan and call it a day – but that doesn’t address the real problem. My guest Reid Zimmerman sat down with…
Read MoreQ&A: The Case of the Copied Nonprofit
Jess and Meghan are joined again by Jim Hall to answer another round of nonprofit questions taken from the hallowed halls of Reddit. Is it illegal to break Roberts Rules at a board meeting? Is there a secret way to start a new nonprofit – without all the annual reporting? Can you stop someone from…
Read MoreYour Brain on Uncertainty
If one word encapsulates 2020, I’d have to say it’s uncertainty. Between a global pandemic, the reignited fight against police brutality and racism, a looming recession, and an upcoming presidential election, no one knows what 2021 will look like. That kind of uncertainty infects every aspect of your decision-making, in your life and in your…
Read MoreScammers, Deception… Who Can You Trust?
It’s spring 2020, and everyone is feeling a little vulnerable to being taken advantage of. Whether you’re a donor or a nonprofit, how can you trust those around you? Are your donation dollars actually going to charity? Are your organizational partners really in this to pursue your mission? I sat down with my friend and…
Read MoreNonprofit Innovation – Without Losing Your Soul
Nonprofits tend to be pretty risk-averse. I mean, failing could mean losing donor confidence, right? But on the other hand, how can we expect to pursue our missions without trying new things? I sat down with Antonio Cardona from Pillsbury United Communities to talk about how nonprofits can take certain risks today to make a…
Read MoreShould YOU apply for coronavirus SBA loans?
Missed out on the SBA disaster loans because they ran out of money? They’re baaack! Congress funded more disaster relief again. In this episode small business accounting guru Dana DeZiel answers questions like “Who can apply?”, nonprofit eligibility, and why you would NOT want to get one? Where can you apply? Find Dana Check out…
Read MoreThe New Paid Leave Law All Small Orgs Must Follow
With the coronavirus pandemic, things are changing every single day, even nonprofit employment law. It’s easy to miss out on some of the updates. So, I called my friend and colleague Chad Staul to come and talk about the new paid leave laws that go into effect today. Every small business, nonprofit or for-profit, with…
Read MoreThe Nonprofit Crisis Survival Guide
As schools are called off for the rest of the year, toilet paper flies off the shelves, and shelter-in-place orders are announced, anxieties are high. Everyone is worried about money, jobs, health, and how to stay sane in the coming weeks. So, as a small nonprofit leader, how are you supposed to make decisions for…
Read MoreNonprofit Q&A: The Common Sense Edition
Is common sense enough to run a successful nonprofit? Spoiler alert: NO! That being said, a good dose of common sense certainly helps. In this episode, your hosts Jess and Meghan are joined by Jim Hall to talk through some thorny nonprofit questions, ranging from what happens when an org goes under to how to…
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