What if you could raise money for a nonprofit by listening to Spotify, going for a walk, or even playing Fortnite? In today's episode, we delve into some really cutting-edge technology in the world of social impact with our guests Mario and Maurizio Hernandez, brothers and founders of Knobl.
My guest today is Lucia Kanter St. Amour is the VP for UN Women USA, attorney of 25 years, international negotiation superhero, and bestselling author of For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation.In this episode we go to a lot of places. We’ll learn about Lucia’s journey into the nonprofit sector as a founder, explore the inspiration and lessons learned in her grassroots nonprofit, successes and challenges of building impactful programming as a small nonprofit, similarities, differences, and connections in her leadership roles outside of the nonprofit sector.
Are your nonprofit financials in order? Jason Kruger, the founder and president of Signature Analytics, shares his extensive experience in financial management, particularly in the nonprofit sector. Jason discusses the critical importance of having robust financial processes and controls in place to ensure organizational sustainability and success. He emphasizes how nonprofits can benefit from fractional financial services to improve their financial health, reduce the risk of fraud, and prepare for audits effectively. Through real-life examples, Jason illustrates how proper financial management can empower nonprofits to achieve their missions while maintaining accountability and trust with donors.
How can nonprofits effectively engage and inspire the next generation of donors, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, who are redefining the philanthropic landscape with their values and digital-first approach? In this episode, we explore the strategies nonprofits can use to connect with these younger generations, from embracing recurring giving programs to leveraging personalized communication. Joining us is Lisa Greer, a renowned fundraising coach, major donor, and author of Philanthropy Revolution and The Essential Fundraiser’s Handbook, who shares her insights on building authentic relationships and challenging the status quo in nonprofit fundraising.
Reflect on the forward-looking vision and potential impact of BeGiving on the philanthropy landscape. Tune in for an inside look of a John Del Bello's vision for the future of community-driven philanthropy and social impact.
In this episode we dive into the pressing issue of the nonprofit talent development crisis and the various paths nonprofit professionals can transition into the world of nonprofit consulting. Our guest is Julia Devine, co-founder of Relatable Nonprofit, an organization dedicated to empowering nonprofit professionals to transition into those successful consulting roles.
Listen in and learn from Randy Long, CEO at ThePixSquad, as he shares his unique perspective on what makes and breaks nonprofit fundraising events given his experience as a leading photographer supporting hundreds of nonprofit fundraising events and galas.
John Bromley is the founder and CEO of Charitable Giving, one of the world's largest democratized online Donor Advised Fund (DAF) platforms that has returned over $1B to nonprofits globally. Listen to learn about generational giving and how nonprofit leaders can best engage all generations of donors.
Shannon McCracken is the CEO and founder of The Nonprofit Alliance, a leading organization dedicated to advancing the nonprofit sector. With Shannon at the helm, the Nonprofit Alliance has become a driving force in shaping the discourse around nonprofit sustainability and effectiveness. Her extensive background in nonprofit management, fundraising, and donor relations has positioned her as a trailblazer in the industry.
We interview Jenny Mitchell, CEO - an executive coach and fundraising professional who helps nonprofits leaders change the world, one mission at a time; and author of Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, & Lead. Following suit, this episode is being hosted by none other than Madeline Hendry, MatchNice Co-founder and COO.
Howard Pearl is the innovative CEO of Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been transforming the philanthropic landscape in the U.S. and Canada since 2003. They may just be the biggest nonprofit that you've never heard of. They run the largest vehicle and real estate donation program in North America. They process over 100K vehicles a year and have raised over $500M for more than 3,500 nonprofits. Listen to learn more about their value proposition to donors, nonprofits, and partners.
Learn how Rebecca went from being a community champion, to founding her nonprofit Stable Moments, to replicating and scaling her organization across more than 40 locations across the United States.
In this interview we get to know and discuss how Trevor and Erin approach nonprofit consulting and the ways in which they meet their clients where they are to take them where they want to go. Listen for an: 🧠 An inside-glimpse into nonprofit consulting mindsets 🎯 Foundational strategies to achieve fundraising goals 💬 Questions to ask when working towards a big vision 📝 Realistic approaches to achieve ambitious results 🎙️ Conversations we need to have in the nonprofit sector
In this episode we interview Pamela Davis, CEO of Nonprofits Insurance Alliance and we discuss the technicalities of insurance while spending time discussing the heart of socially conscious leadership. Listen for: 1) A brief history of insurance in the nonprofit sector 2) Recent shifts in coverage availability for nonprofits 3) Policies that all grassroots nonprofits should consider 4) The importance of challenging status quo systems 5) Conscious leadership in a capitalist market economy ABOUT OUR GUEST Pamela Davis, CEO of a group of cooperative nonprofit insurers known as the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA). Pamela was featured in a PBS documentary and sequel, part of the Visionaries series, she received the first ever Award for Policy Innovation from The Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley. She was named one of the nation’s 15 BEST BOSSES by Fortune Small Business and Winning Workplaces, named by Business Insurance as one of the 80 “Women to Watch” and an “Elite Women” by Insurance Business America, and was twice listed as a Nonprofit Times Power & Influence Top 50. She holds a BA with highest honors in Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz and a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley. Link to Nonprofits Insurance Alliance website: https://insurancefornonprofits.org/
On today’s episode we have the privilege of interviewing Nisha Anand, an Indian-American activist, mom of two teenagers, and a boundary-busting national leader for social and racial justice. Once a grassroots activist arrested in Burma for pro-democracy demonstrations, Nisha is known today as a leader in cultivating unlikely and unconventional partnerships to create change. As Dream.Org’s CEO, Nisha guides a team of storytellers, organizers, and policy experts working on some of society’s toughest problems to create a better future for all. In this episode we discuss: ✊🏽 Why political action and policy change is so important for all causes 🏗️ Ways that leaders can build common ground to advance their social missions 💚 How nonprofits can embody inclusivity for their causes inside and out 🙌 What it looks like to truly partner with the people and communities you serve 🏦 Ways nonprofits can challenge the development and fundraising status quo Visit Dream.org's website: https://www.Dream.org/ Watch Nisha's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZfKdlIRqYk
Our episode today is all about values and my guest is Brenda Boyle.Brenda is all about helping leaders and teams translate their values into specific, simple actions! She spent years in the non-profit and social impact sector. We discuss: 1) Why values are important for organizational culture 2) How to define simple, powerful, actionable values 3) What it means to truly live out values inside and out 4) When clear values can protect your team’s health 5) The ROI of defining values and the cost of not Link to Fireaheart Coaching: https://www.fireheartcoaching.com/
We cover a wide variety of topics in this episode, but there’s one recurring theme: generosity is not a commodity. Tim Sarrantonio, a generosity experience designer and Director of Corporate Brand at NeonOne, a nonprofit CRM solution. Listen to this episode as we discuss: 💸 Personal stories painting the reality of fundraising 🤖 The role of AI and tech in digital giving strategies 💥 Why contextual friction can help with online donations 💌 Ways nonprofits can improve their email campaigns ⌛️ When to upgrade from spreadsheets to a CRM Tim is an internationally renowned speaker on generosity, technology, and the trends in the social good sector. After helping various causes raise over $3 million, he then moved into providing support for thousands of nonprofits through his work at Neon One. He has spoken at AFPICON, NTC, TEDx, and holds a Certificate in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy. Link to The Nonprofit Email Report: https://neonone.com/resources/nonprofit-email-report/
What makes people give? It's a question that my next guest has obsessed over for more than a decade. Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter, a fundraising research lab consultancy and training institute that works with charities, nonprofits and NGOs to help them grow their resource capacity. Tim and his team at NextAfter and have conducted 5,000+ experiments spanning 600+ million donor interactions and first-hand research analyzing 1,000+ nonprofits across 12 countries to understand why people give.
In this episode we speak with Omondi Peter and cover a broad spectrum of lessons that nonprofits leaders and aspiring change makers can learn from based on stories for how anyone can: 🌍 Translate local nonprofit efforts to global impact 🏃🏽♂️ Organically evolve and scale your programming 📱 Use social media to gain support across borders 💚 Connect with authenticity and a growth mindset 🎯 Turn vision into reality through belief and action Omondi Peter is a Community Change Maker from Kenya, he is the Founder & CEO of Global Youth Forum, a Community Based Organization based in Kenya working to end youth unemployment in Africa by empowering youth with relevant skills to enable them create or secure jobs through the use of Sports as a vehicle for personal and professional growth and development. He is an alumnus of Young Africa Leadership Initiative, a program launched by President Barack Obama in 2010 to produce committed young leaders to transform Africa. He has served in a number of roles in various organizations from across the world namely the United Nations SDG Action Campaign. Peter holds a degree in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Nairobi and his vision is to build a Self-Sustaining Community Sports Centre in Kenya to help nurture talents of the less fortunate in his Community, prepare them for work and engage them to eradicate Poverty in their homes through sports.
In this episode we speak with Stephen Kump, CEO of Charityvest about how they're democratizing Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and cover: 🏦 What DAFs are and how they work 💙 Why you might consider starting one 💚 How nonprofits can win more DAF grants 🤔 The ethics and misconceptions around DAFs 🙌 The future of collaborative giving through DAFs Charityvest is a donor-advised fund technology company making purposeful generosity more accessible and frictionless for all. Stephen Kump is the CEO and worked for over ten years as a consultant to nonprofit organizations, philanthropists, corporate leaders, and private equity investors, most recently with Bain & Company. Stephen received his B.S. in both Management and Economics from Georgia Institute of Technology (my alma mater) and his MBA from Yale. Previously, he has worked at Booz Allen Hamilton, Calvin Edwards & Company, Bain & Company and was a Cavalry Officer with the U.S. Army. To learn more about Charityvest check out their website at: https://www.charityvest.org/