Posts Tagged ‘question’
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?…
Read MoreScreaming 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…
Read MoreWelcome to Survivor Island
If your nonprofit has voting members, that means your members have REAL LEGAL standing and rights. So, what happens when things go sideways with a voting member? Membership association expert and CEO of Management HQ Dara Rudick joined me to answer all your thorny member questions! Can you remove a member from the nonprofit? What…
Read MoreThe Dark Side of Donations
We’re all focused on the goals and dollars when it comes to fundraising, but what about the paperwork? That’s why I invited Warren Harmon from URS Compliance to join me on this episode. Warren helps with the ins and outs of nonprofit fundraising compliance, no matter what state they’re in. What do you need to…
Read MoreErnest Goes to the IRS!
Let’s be real – the IRS basically has its own language. I mean, even attorneys and CPAs find it confusing! Eve Borenstein, my hero and Queen of the 990, joins me on this episode to help us normal folks understand what we really need to know about the IRS. You may be thinking the IRS…
Read MoreApril Showers bring May 990s
It’s April and we’re in the thick of another 990 filing season – meaning the IRS wants to know how you’re spending your funds! We’re reviving this episode to answer your burning questions about 990s. What do you do if you find out you’ve been doing your 990s wrong? Or even worse, not doing them…
Read MoreEating Your Own Dog Food & Other Idioms
I think most of us can agree (hopefully) that communication solves most problems. Right? Whether you’re a new or a seasoned Executive Director, communication with your board is KEY. Kris Kewitsch from Charities Review Council joins me on this episode to drop some nuggets of wisdom about building relationships with your board members. Tune in…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreIt’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…
Read MoreThis Ain’t Prom!
Ready to learn more about how you can create amazing nonprofit fundraising events?
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