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The Nonprofit PodcastEp 171| The Big Beautiful Bill: Key Tax Changes for NonprofitsSend us a textđ¨ New tax rules are reshaping charitable giving - hereâs what your nonprofit needs to know.The âOne Big Beautiful Billâ is now law, changing the tax implications for donors giving to your cause.In this episode, Britt Stockert and Lindsey Bower break down the key changes and what nonprofits need to know. We cover the new standard and itemized deductions, corporate giving floors, and university endowment taxes. Most importantly, we highlight where the opportunities lie and how clear, mission-d...2025-08-1412 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 167| 3 No-ask donor tactics to fuel Fall fundraisingSend us a text  Unlock âno-askâ fall fundraising ideas that get your donors excited long before the leaves change. In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, fundraising coach Britt Stockert shows you why July is your secret window for building âquiet momentumâ and shares three no-ask tactics to deepen relationships, spark engagement, and position your organization for a powerhouse fall season.Youâll discover how to:Create simple video notes to unlock new levels of donor loyalty.Host low-pressure community events that drive authentic con...2025-07-1712 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 166| 4 Power Moves to Safeguard Your Nonprofitâs FundingSend us a text4 Power Moves to Navigate Funding Cuts & Build Nonprofit ResilienceFeeling the squeeze of budget cuts and extra funding scrutiny? We've got you! In today's episode, Jena Lynch and Britton Stockert unlock four underused power moves to help you:Reframe your story for maximum impactUnlock fresh revenue streamsAdvocate strategically with a nonpartisan focusCement compliance as a growth driverReady to future-proof your nonprofit? Hit play and get the e...2025-07-1018 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 145| Top 5 Tactics to Retain New Year-end DonorsSend us a textYear-End Donor Retention: The Crucial First 30 DaysDid you know 80% of first-time donors donât return the following year? This is especially true for year-end donors, where the first 30 days after their gift can make or break their decision to stay engaged. In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, Britt Stockert and fundraising expert Katherine Lacefield discuss how nonprofits can turn one-time donors into lifelong supporters through practical, actionable strategies.Top Highlights:â
Build Trust Through Personalization: Simp...2024-12-1918 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 141| Nonprofit Burnout: Strategies for a Better Work CultureSend us a textNonprofit burnout isnât just stressâitâs a threat to your mission! But, it doesnât have to define your work. In this episode, Britt Stockert gets honest about the emotional weight of nonprofit work and reveals actionable strategies to build resilience and a supportive workplace cultureâtogether.⨠What youâll learn:How to recognize burnout as a shared challenge, not an individual failure.Practical tools for creating a work culture rooted in collective care.The power of structured, int...2024-11-2115 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 124| 3 Financial Foundations for Success: Reporting, Accounting, BudgetingSend us a textStruggling with nonprofit finances? Brittan and Germeen Guillaume, CEO of Visionary Accounting Group, discuss how to achieve financial transparency and build donor trust. Germeen shares actionable steps to best practices in 3 foundational areas, with Pro-Tips to maximize impact:Cloud Accounting: Migrate to streamline processes and improve financial management.Monthly Close: Implement timely processes to stay on top of finances.Financial Reviews: Conduct regular reviews with the board for accuracy and oversight.And explores the benefits of:2024-07-2523 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 111| Perfecting Your Nonprofit Elevator Pitch!Send us a textCan you sell your nonprofitâs mission in 5 minutes?  Get ready to make a memorable first impression and maximize every funding opportunity. Join Brittan and Cara to ensure you are âElevator Pitch Perfectâ for funders, and always prepared to create authentic connections with potential supporters. Unlock the secrets to Elevator Pitch Creation with tips to share your:Passion for the Mission: Dive deep into why the cause matters to you.Personal Touch: Share your unique experiences to captivate your audie...2024-04-2512 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 103: From Theory to Action: Mastering Experiential FundraisingSend us a textElevate Donor Retention with Experiential FundraisingReady to dive deep into experiential fundraising and its potential for redefining donor engagement and retention? Join Jena and Donorbox Fundraising Strategist, Brittan Stockert, to unpack the transformative power of creating memorable donor experiences. We explore the growing shift from traditional to experiential fundraising, understanding the changing donor landscape, and why making fundraising interesting is more crucial than ever. Learn how experiential fundraising builds authentic connections, transcends transactional interactions, and crafts experiences t...2024-02-2920 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 82: The Smart Ask: Prepping a Winning Giving SeasonSend us a text"30% of annual giving takes place in December, but making the âSmart Askâ takes year-round planning - True or False?How many times have you heard that 30% stat in the last two weeks? Or, that 10% of year-end donations happen in the last 3 days of the year?Enough to make you break a sweat if Giving Season is one of those tasks youâve postponed for the last nine months, weâll bet!Prepping...2023-09-2714 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 81: 3 Ways to Win Back LYBUNT DonorsSend us a textEveryone knows itâs easier to hold on to donors than find new ones, but how can you hold onto donors or win them back if you donât know who they are? đLYBUNT describes donors who gave âlast year but unfortunately, not this yearâ, something weâve all been hearing more often than we would like in the current economic environment. But, hereâs the bright side. These are not disaffected donors, and there are ways to bring them back into...2023-09-2009 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 80: Master Year-End Giving: Tips, Tactics, and ToolsSend us a textItâs that time of year again! So, are you going to procrastinate, panic, or perfect your year-end giving campaign? 30% of all donations are made in December! As enticing as that sounds to any nonprofit fundraiser, it also means having your campaign ducks lined up and ready to go long before November rolls around and Giving Season gets into gear.For all nonprofits, year-end campaigning is a crucial opportunity to raise funds, engage supporters, and incre...2023-09-1313 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp. 79: Brand Messaging for New Nonprofits with Zach ThanasilangkulSend us a textâ ď¸Do you struggle to communicate your nonprofitâs mission and impact online?If you have ever wondered how successful nonprofits get their mission and impact message across online with such clarity, join Jena and Zach Thanasilangkul for 20 minutes and change your nonprofitâs trajectory.Digging into frameworks and formulas that help clarify and hone brand awareness messaging for new, and established but struggling, nonprofits Zach shares how to create a clear and compelli...2023-09-0416 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 78: Cracking Crypto, Donating Non-Cash Assets with Alex WilsonSend us a textAre you unsure about crypto and stock donations and how they can benefit your organization? Spend just 20 minutes with Alex Wilson, co-founder of The Giving Block, and gain the knowledge you need to make an informed decision.Today's donors are looking for modern and diverse ways to give. Alex and Cara discuss the benefits of accepting cryptocurrency and stock donations, which can attract new audiences and potential supporters. With the convenience of online giving, these types of...2023-08-2419 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 77: Nonprofit Advocacy 101 with Lindsey Baker BowerSend us a textđď¸Finding the line between nonprofit advocacy and political action can be tricky!âď¸ Â Discover how to navigate the sometimes blurred line between sharing the value of your mission and actively lobbying to influence legislation. Join Jena and Lindsey Baker Bower to learn about the importance of nonprofit advocacy and how it can potentially affect your tax exemption status if it crosses the line into political action. From the differe...2023-08-2317 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 76: 4 Key Foundations for Donor RetentionSend us a textRefresh your stewardship and donor retention strategies in just 6 minutes!Join Cara for four foundational learnings to retain the donors youâve worked so hard to gain. The busiest time of the year is on its way, so before weâre swamped with year-end strategies, appeals, and campaigns, take a moment to refresh your stewardship and donor retention strategies.Heading into Giving Season knowing your loyal donors are there to support your mission can take a lot of pressure off meeti...2023-08-1606 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 75:6 Steps to Raise Awareness with Zach ThanasilangkulSend us a textDoes your nonprofit marketing feel like a guessing game?  If you are a nonprofit startup this is an absolute must-listen! Jena and Zach Thanasilangkul, communications coach and founder of Mission Driven Impact, tackle six practical questions nonprofits need to answer to clarify their message, define their donor journey, and attract an engaged audience. Mission Driven Impact helps nonprofits refine their message to get the word out online to2023-08-0822 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 74: Steal this Stewardship Plan + Free template for Busy Leaders!Send us a textKeeping supporters informed and engaged is critical for donor retention!Donor stewardship is the key to building lasting relationships with your supporters and growing your nonprofit. Successful stewardship needs coordinated, authentic activities that keep pace with each stage of the donor journey, from thank-you notes to phone calls and more. Keeping track of all these tasks and making sure they are done on time and by the right person can start to feel like a full-time job. Thatâs where a Stewardship Plan comes in...2023-08-0209 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 73: Influencers: Igniting Nonprofit Impact with Nick LynchSend us a textTrue influence is about leveraging authenticity.No one knows this better than Nick Lynch, co-founder, and CEO of Collidescope.io, a social media measurement and data analytics platform that helps nonprofits, influencers, and organizations to collaborate and measure their impact on social causes.Join Nick and Cara for 20-minute dive into the power of social media influencers to drive and amplify awareness of the social impact nonprofit organizations are making. On a mission to bring transparency and accountability t...2023-07-2520 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 72: The Costly Pitfalls of Poor Donor AcknowledgementSend us a textđ¨How quickly do you thank your supporters for their generosity? Within 24 hours? After 48?âłWhat happens when you treat your valuable, hard-won supporters like a number? Short answer, nothing good. Today, generic platitudes just donât cut it! Prompt and personalized acknowledgment of a donation with a receipt and a heartfelt note can be the beginning of a long and fruitful donor relationship. Itâs not only...2023-07-1912 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 71: Save More, Serve More, with Travis LawsSend us a textâťď¸Turning the forward-thinking potential of reverse logistics into a force for good!đ˛For over 30 years, Travis Walls and WIN Warehouse have been empowering nonprofits to save more so they can serve more. Today Cara chats to Travis to unpack how an innovative approach to reverse logistics has turned excess inventory into a force for good.By offering nonprofits significant savings on goods and equipment and keeping excess inventory out of landfills, Travis and WIN have created significant opportunities for orga...2023-07-1219 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 70: One Step Behind - 4 Productivity Killers!Send us a textđťBeing busy doesnât mean being productive! đToday Cara tackles how to get those high-value tasks that keep sliding down your To Do list done as you try to cram as much as possible into your day.So if you feel like you are always one step behind no matter how hard you are working, you owe it to yourself to take 10 minutes out for excellent advice on techniques and tech to help you tame your time...2023-07-0611 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 69: 5 Strategies to Boost DonationsSend us a textđľď¸Looking for ways to make the most of every donation opportunity?đJoin us for 5 strategies to optimize your online giving that deliver a great giving experience for your donors, and boost your bottom line. Today we cover 5 key donation-driving best practices, from setting up an engaging donation page to leveraging the power of recurring donations. Plus tips on how best to showcase the impact of donatio...2023-06-2818 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 68: Beat the Donor Downturn: 3 Top TacticsSend us a textđLooking for strategies to reverse the decline in online giving? Here are three tactics to set you on an upward trajectory!âď¸Nonprofit fundraising is rewarding, but challenging, especially today. Online revenue for the average nonprofit decreased by 4% in 2022, and the trend continues in 2023. Whatâs behind this drop-off, and how can you turn it around? In this episode, we dive into the latest M+R Benchmarks report, which analyzes data from hundreds of nonprofits across various channels.  ...2023-06-2119 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 67:Donor Acquisition vs. Retention - The Surprising TruthSend us a textâ ď¸Acquiring new donors is important, but nurturing recurring donors can provide stability and growth for your nonprofit. So where do you focus your resources, and why? đToday Cara and Jena set out a strategic approach you can put into play as we head into the summer slump. From discussing how to analyze donor-giving trends, and prioritize donor retention, to implementing tips to build and sustain retention, this episode is all about effective stewardship to secur...2023-06-1420 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 66: 5 Tips to Maximize Your Summer Slow DownSend us a textâď¸Summertime and the giving ainât easy! Join us today for 5 quick tips to sharpen your strategy and tackle the year-end Giving Season with cool-headed confidence.đFrom personalized donor communications to tackling team and leadership upskilling, creating fresh donation-driving content, plus whipping your website into shape, weâve got you! Packed with Pro-Tips and tactics to set you on the path to a successful, well-resourced, and soundly capacitated second half of 2023. This is Sum...2023-06-0611 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 65: From Clutter to Clarity: Simplifying Nonprofit Annual ReportingSend us a textAre you ready to shake up your annual report to showcase your impact and win over donors? đToday we declutter the path to effective annual reporting! Sharing tips and tricks on how to craft a compelling annual report that will boost your organizationâs donor retention, transparency, and credibility. Cara and Jena discuss techniques to confidently navigate the complexity of nonprofit annual reporting. You'll discover why annual reports are a vital part of...2023-05-3118 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 64: The Untapped Fundraising Potential of Development Audits with Lee ErnstSend us a textNot achieving your full fundraising potential? Itâs time for a development audit!đNo need to call in the accountants though, this is all about maxing out the undeveloped capabilities and capacities within your organization! A development audit looks at your data, systems, structures, and staffing and provides a clear view of your organizationâs fundraising potential. Today Cara chats to Lee Ernst, a Senior Consultant at JGA, a philanthropic and strategic consulting firm helping non...2023-05-2410 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 63: Growing through Gratitude: How to Host a Thank-a-ThonSend us a textđAre you ready to turn âThank Youâ into revenue? đShowing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things human beings can do for each other, and one of the most effective ways to gain, retain, or reconnect with donors! Â Setting aside time to let your donors, current, new, or lapsed, know just how much their support means to your organization just makes sense! No o...2023-05-1712 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 62: Top Tips for Streamlining Your Nonprofit Systems!Send us a textIs it time to revamp your nonprofitâs efficiency?Itâs a task we all put off, but now is the perfect time to tidy up your nonprofitâs systems with these pro tips, zeroing in on saving time, and money, plus enhancing efficiency at every level of your organization.From why nonprofit audits donât have to be an anxiety-inducing nightmare, to maximizing your Boardâs leadership potential...2023-05-1013 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 61: New Fundraising Frontiers - Reflections on AFP Icon 2023Send us a textFresh trends, tips, and tactics from the fundraising frontlines!Never underestimate the strategic opportunities of conferences for fundraisers! To fully understand the demands and changing realities of successful nonprofit fundraising, we headed to AFP Icon 2023 to explore whatâs on offer. And we can say without a doubt, this year, a lot is changing!After spending time networking and learning from experts in the sector, to educational sessions and a pa...2023-05-0315 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 60: AIâs Powerful Prospecting Potential with Shawn Olds, boodle.AISend us a textHow can AI get you in front of the right prospective donors?Shawn Olds, the Chief Executive Officer of boodle.AI, is back with us for the second of two discussions thoroughly interrogating how AI helps organizations achieve significant lifts in conversion, engagement, and retention rates. Â Today Shawn takes Cara through a deeper dive into the opportunities that open up when you optimize your donor segmentation and communication u...2023-04-1915 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 59: AI - The Perfect Partnership for Nonprofits? With Shawn Olds, boodle.AISend us a textAI is everywhere at the moment and everyone has an opinion on how it has and will continue to impact nonprofit fundraising. So we sat down with Shawn Olds, the Chief Executive Officer of boodleAI, the leading machine learning peer-to-peer platform empowering nonprofits to connect with, and engage, new donors and supporters, to hear just what to expect in the future, and how to maximize the AI you may already be using. Shawn takes Cara th...2023-04-1912 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 58: Quarterly Check-In - Refocusing and RealigningSend us a textSummer is almost here - Are you ready for your quarterly strategy check? Â As we head into the second quarter of the year weâre taking a moment to reflect, refocus, and realign the fundamentals that underpin successful fundraising strategies.Dipping into some real âmic drop momentsâ from our most popular episodes Jena lifts up 5 key learnings to help you review your non-profitâs first-quarter performance, and mitigate the chall...2023-04-1213 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 57: Spring Clean for Data Hygiene!Send us a textNo one really enjoys digging through dirty data but the benefits are worth the effort!So, what exactly will a data spring clean do for your summer fundraising? Â Deliver a tightly segmented, personalized campaign based on solid donor relationships and key supporter insights, for starters! Â Join Cara for a review of must-do tasks for superior summer campaigning, starting with why data hygiene is fundamental to first-rate fu...2023-04-0513 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 56: Do Virtual Events Still Deliver Real Results? (Part 2)Send us a textMaximizing The Value Of Virtual Events.With virtual fundraising events here to stay, todayâs show guides you through optimizing every element of your fundraiser. Navigating virtual events is all about strategy, communication, and the tools in your tech stack.  From CRM integrations, ticketing, and email marketing tools that collect donations in real-time, to securing corporate sponsorship Cara and Jena have tools, pro tips, and inside track techniques to ensure you sque...2023-03-2917 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 55: Do Virtual Events Still Deliver Real Results? (Part 1)Send us a textHave we really said goodbye to virtual events? Â Or have fundraisers discovered a neat way to gain extra fundraising and awareness opportunities by supplementing in-person events with a virtual component?Thereâs a strong case to be made that virtual events are here to stay, so today we tackle some of the key questions you need to ask when deciding whether or not to add a virtual option to your major fundraiser thi...2023-03-2222 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 54: Four Features Making Fundraising Easier!Send us a textLooking for ways to make your fundraising easier, save time but still raise more money?From easier account navigation with our new dashboard to inclusive accessibility, Donorbox has been steadily adding features, tools, and resources to help grow your nonprofit. Join us to take a look at four Donorbox features that have made nonprofit fundraising easier in the last three months, plus the learning opportunities and free resources Donorbox is currently offering, and w...2023-03-1518 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 53: Fundraising Event FundamentalsSend us a text56% of donors regularly attend fundraising events and + 84% of event fundraising pledges are fulfilled. Just two reasons events are an annual fundraising mainstay!So it's no surprise that many nonprofits are hard at work planning as we head into the busiest time of year for fundraising events. But, are you making the best decision for your organization? A big bang event may not be the best return on investment for nonprofits, in fact, an event may not be a good idea at...2023-03-0811 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 52: Golf Fundraisers: Making the Cut with Jeffrey BrownSend us a textThink golf fundraisers are old hat and more work than they are worth? Think again!One in nine Americans plays golf! The average player has a net worth of $768,000 and is aged between 25 and 55, the group with the highest spending power. So, why arenât you tapping into this prime donor demographic?Jena is joined by Jeffrey Brown, Chief Marketing and Development Officer at STE(A)M Truck, a seasoned nonprofit executive, who is p...2023-03-0124 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp. 51: Fear-free Fundraising in 2023Send us a textTurning crisis into opportunity takes planning and a well-developed strategy!  With rising inflation and dropping donor numbers, most nonprofits are already feeling the pinch of a tightening economy, especially coming hard on the heels of the pandemic. As unnerving as this is, experience has shown that an economic downturn can be turned to your advantage with the right systems and strategies in place.Join us as Jena and Cara explore how nonprofits can leverage the lessons learned ...2023-02-2219 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 50: Making Communication Cadence Count - Sista Afya Community Care with Camesha JonesSend us a textDonor-centered communication has been one of the keys to unlocking growth, funding, and community support for Sista Afya Community Care in Chicago. Committed to maintaining excellent standards of care in everything they do, today Executive Director Camesha Jones shares how finding the perfect rhythm, tools, and touchpoints to communicate with their supporters and beneficiary community, is an extension of that âexcellence in everythingâ approach.Sista Afya is a social enterprise that provides community mental welln...2023-02-1521 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 49: Donation Page Best Practices That ConvertSend us a textIf your online fundraising is frustrated by underperforming donation pages our conversion-focused best practices will set you on the fast track to success.Online giving is a critical element of your fundraising strategy, so ensuring your donation pages and forms are fit for purpose is the logical starting point for all successful campaigns. While your website is there to educate visitors about your mission, itâs your donation pagesâ function to convert them into donors.  And thatâs where...2023-02-0809 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 48: The 5 Aâs of Awesome FundraisingSend us a textFundraising is about so much more than asking for money. âThe Askâ may dominate, but donât forget about Attract, Acknowledge, Account, and of course, doing it all Again!Each of these actions underpins one of the most important, but often overlooked, drivers of nonprofit growth, a strong communication strategy!  Today we look at âNonprofit Communication Made Easyâ using an easy-to-remember, donor-centered communication cadence that will improve fundraising for your organization.  ...2023-02-0108 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 47: Create a SMART 2023 Game Plan for Your NonprofitSend us a textLet mission-driven SMART goals drive your nonprofitâs success in 2023!Goal-setting is a necessary, but potentially painful, process to bring your strategic planning to life, so why not make it SMART and stress-free? Join us for mission-moving tactics that will help you structure your goal-setting and make your strategic plan meaningful, implementable, and measurable!From practical tips on determining clear, defined, and actionable goals, to the tactics and tim...2023-01-2519 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 46: A R.O.C.K. Solid Start with Curt YagiSend us a textToday Jared Polivka meets Curt Yagi, the Executive Director of Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) a nonprofit that helps children become successful and healthy adults. Curt and his team serve children in the Visitacion Valley area of San Francisco. With 28 years of providing resources for their young community, anchored in academic and social support that nurtures youth with love, courage, and hope, Curt and the R.O.C.K. team have a great deal of experience to share. In this episode, y...2023-01-1832 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 45: A Rosy Start to 2023: Rose, Bud, or Thorn?Send us a textLooking to assess your nonprofit team's performance in 2022?  A turbulent year may have tested your nonprofit to the limit, but it sure taught us all a lot about the nonprofit sectorâs ability to pivot and perform!  Today we tackle mindful retrospection as a âquick and coolâ tool to take your nonprofitâs temperature at the start of a new year. Using the Rose, Bud, and Thorn technique Cara and Jena explore mindful retrospection as a way to assess your...2023-01-1115 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 44: Top Tips for Tackling 2023Send us a textTop nonprofit fundraising trends for 2023 take center stage in our last episode for 2022. Cara and her guests tackle three key issues that will influence fundraising in the coming year, unpacking how to manage, mitigate or make them work for you.Recession, conflicts, and a distracted, time-pressed audience present a mixed bag of opportunities and challenges. The global economy is on a downtrend, donors are more discerning in their giving, and blanket communication strategies arenât cutting it, so what does a strategic nonprofit fundraiser need to d...2022-12-2221 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 43: What 2022's Top 3 Nonprofit Trends Taught Us!Send us a textAfter a year of change, conflict, and challenge, what did 2022 teach the savvy nonprofit fundraiser?Any expectation that 2022 would be âbusiness as usualâ, with a reassuring return to pre-pandemic fundraising strategies evaporated by February. Weâve experienced a sharp increase in the need for nonprofit services globally, from humanitarian aid to the protection of freedoms, matched only by tightening economic realities.  Through it all nonprofits have continued to serve and fundraise, meeting the need as best they can. From evolving in-person event strategies and discovering how to do more w...2022-12-1515 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 42: 5 Strategies to Beat Seasonal BurnoutSend us a textDo you feel that your team may be heading for burnout? The last three months of the year are a little frenzied, and a lot stressful, for most nonprofits. This intense fundraising period requires the most energy, intention, and action from your team! So if youâre all feeling a little fried as the festive season sets in, Jena has 5 practical actions you can implement immediately to support your team through the last few weeks of your year-end push, without pushing them over the edge!2022-12-0806 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 41: Improve Your Email Open Rates with Jennings WrightSend us a textIn 2021, the average open rate was 21.3%. In 2022 it stands at 16.97%. So how does the founder and Executive Director of Ten Eighteen Uganda, Jennings Wright, achieve almost triple that - twice a week?Join us as Jennings shares the fine art of email storytelling. From how to break through writerâs block to demolishing common misconceptions about communicating, she provides simple tips and tactics that can be put into practice right away to ensure your email is eagerly anticipated, and rea...2022-12-0122 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 40: Intentional Stewardship, More than a Thank You!Send us a textIf stewardship is about so much more than a thank you, what is it? And how do you make it work for your nonprofit?Donor stewardship is the intentional practice of building a relationship with your donors. Today Cara and Jena examine how thanking and showing impact together underpin a sound donor stewardship strategy and support your all-important donor retention. It cannot be said enough, relationships matter when it comes to stewardship!From how to build meaningful donor relationships to creating ongoing commitment and recurring d...2022-11-2310 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 39: The Game Changing Giving Tuesday Checklist!Send us a textIf your Giving Tuesday strategy isnât quite ready, take a breath, and make the most out of the time you have! Heading into the 10 day countdown to Giving Tuesday a full panel of Donorbox Giving Season gurus are here take you through a comprehensive, game-changing checklist that will have your nonprofit ready to âGo Liveâ with confidence on November 29!From tips to broaden your donor base to engagement tactics, and a final strategy âhealth checkâ, our fundraising fundis have tweaks and tools to get your nonprofitâs Giving Tues...2022-11-1622 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 38: 2 Tips to Get New Donors, 3 Tips to Keep Them!Send us a textFinding donors is challenging, keeping donors is an art! Everyone will tell you finding donors is hard, fewer will share how hard they work to keep those hard-won relationships alive and healthy! But we are here to share 5 tactics that will make it easier. Today Cara drills down into the nuts and bolts of donor relationship building based on a well-implemented communication strategy, plus how to keep donors engaged, and excited about your mission.From where to find donors to communication channels that reach directly int...2022-11-0908 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 37: PKF - Monthly Giving Drives the DreamSend us a textGrowing a donor base is a challenge for all nonprofits. Can a recurring giving program plus a lean team sustain, and grow, an organization?Join Cara and Rodger Obley, Creative Director at Pittsburgh Kids Foundation, for impactful and implementable insights into the PKF âLong Haul Mentalityâ, and discover how creating âa community of passionate monthly givers who believe every kid deserves the opportunity to thriveâ sustains and grows this lean, but mighty, team.Faith-based organization, Pittsburgh Kids Foundation, works in the USA to reach middle school an...2022-11-0213 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 36: Donation Page Design Must Haves!Send us a textDonation pages are packed with donation driving potential, are you making the most of every element to enhance your donors experience?  Your donation page has one simple purpose, to inspire donors to give to your cause. But, they also need to make the giving experience easy and quick, create a connection to your mission and allow you to collect enough information to reach donors again. Today Cara and Bobbi-Jo Rockstrom take you through a final âMust Doâ tech-tune up before Giving Season to tweak your d...2022-10-2512 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 35: Putting 'The Ask' into Action!Send us a textđIf making âThe Askâ has you more anxious than a Halloween Haunted HouseđŚ join Cara for 5 easily actioned steps to banish the âActioning the Askâ bogeyman đťthis Giving Season.Breaking the Fundraising Cycle down into easily managed stages, Cara applies her bite-sized treats and tricks to creating and scheduling an âAskâ amplifying year-end fundraising appeal plan anchored in 5 simple steps. Not only will you conquer âThe Askâ anxiety thatâs been holding you back, youâll come away with sound stewardship strategy fundamentals to serve you through Giving Season, and into 2023.2022-10-2008 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 34: 5 Essential Strategies for Donor AcquisitionSend us a textHow do I bring new donors into my organization? Today Jena Lynch tackles the question thatâs never too far from any nonprofitâs mind with five key strategies to help mastering your acquisition strategy.Converting interested visitors into supportive donors takes planning, consistency and doesnât happen overnight. There are many different approaches, but today as Jena drills down to the 5 steps that will structure a successful strategic approach, you will be able to decide which could work for your organizationâs goals and mission. And as always, our advice is immedia...2022-10-1313 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 33: Write Fundraising Appeals that Work Best For Year End GivingSend us a textMaking the ask is what fundraising is all about, but writing appeals that inspire donors to engage and donate with your organization can push your powers of persuasion to the limit.  This week Kara Schmid, Senior Content Writer at Donorbox, takes the anxiety out of creating an awesome âaskâ for your year-end appeal campaign. Tackling the timeline, tone and methods to make your appeals deliver, she details how to maximize every stage of your appeal strategy planning, and implementation.Join Cara and Kara for an enlight...2022-10-0425 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 32: 3 Top Donation-Driving Direct Mail Hacks! Joe Leach, AppealMakerSend us a textIf you think Direct mail is dead - itâs time for a reality check! Direct mail is having a major resurgence as a key donation driver across nonprofit fundraising campaigns worldwide.So, if you think physical mail is too âlast centuryâ for your Giving Season strategy, this 15 minute session with Cara and Joe Leach, President of Bliss Direct Media and Appealmaker, is about to change your mind and your appeal strategy.  Joe shares his vast knowledge and keen insights into the miss...2022-09-2816 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 31: Make Your Supporters Feel Seen - The Why and How of Donor SegmentationSend us a textDonor segmentation is a term that gets thrown around a lot during strategy sessions, especially as you start to gear up for Giving Season fundraising appeals and events. But what exactly is it, and what can it do for your organization?  In a perfect world, nonprofit fundraising professionals would be able to personalize marketing efforts. However, individualizing marketing per donor is an impossible task. What is possible instead for most nonprofits is to make marketing feel personal. The right segmentation strategy can help you achieve that.Join Cara and Jen...2022-09-2112 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 30: Make The Strategic Software Solution Decision This Giving SeasonSend us a textFinding the best software fit for your nonprofit is the smart strategic move, but what to look for and where to start can be confusing. Online fundraising platform, donor management softwareâŚor both, or are they the same? Join Cara and Amy Champagne, Donorbox Account Executive, to find out what to ask, what to look for and what to avoid, to turn your platform into a strategic springboard as we head into the busiest period of the fundraising year.With so many fundraising sites to choose from it can be c...2022-09-1414 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 29: The Persuasive Power of Strong Case StatementsSend us a textOwn the Why! Take 10 minutes to change your Giving Season outcomes with the persuasive power of a strong case statement.Why you do what you do can be hard to capture, but that story or statement is a valuable and versatile tool to explain the purpose and impact of the work your nonprofit organization does.Case statement, case for support, just as it has multiple impact points this donation catalyzing tool also has many names, but always delivers! By making your donors, old and new, aw...2022-09-0710 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 28: Think of Us - Sixto CancelSend us a textThink of Us & Sixto Cancel Fostering Hope, Driving Change!Using technology to forge critical human connections may seem counter-intuitive, but the innovative and life-changing work Think of Us is driving in the US foster care system is doing exactly that! Â Founded by todayâs guest, Sixto Cancel, Think of Us is a research and design lab for foster care, driving equitable systems change so that the youth and families most impacted by the system have the greatest power and opportunity to reshape it.Sixtoâs perso...2022-08-3132 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 27: Year End Fundraising Campaigns are a Big Deal (Hereâs why!)Send us a textHow big a deal is your year-end giving campaign, and is it worth the work?  Short answer? Huge, and YES!!!As Giving Season preparation information starts to dominate your social media and inbox, you might be wondering if Giving Season campaigns are really âAll Thatâ? And if so, how to navigate the next 5 months of campaign creation, implementation and follow-up?Join Cara and Jena to unpack key campaign planning priorities, timing, and available support, tools and tactics to unlock any potential analysi...2022-08-2413 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 26: Identity, Dignity, Democracy! Spread the Vote with Kat CalvinSend us a textSpread the Vote founder Kat Calvin is inspiring and profoundly practical in her approach to resolving the daily challenges millions of Americans face in their struggle to obtain valid photo IDs. Â Unconventional in her approach, fearless in her determination, Kat pulls no punches as she discusses the challenges and achievements Spread the Vote has faced and overcome in the past 5 years.Relying on strong volunteer support, particularly in election years, Katâs approach to recruiting, training and retaining volunteers may hold some answers for your Giving Season planning, plus gre...2022-08-1824 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 25: Top Time Management Tips and Strategies for Giving SeasonSend us a textCaraâs Top Time Management Tips and Strategies for Giving Season will take the bite out of year end planning for you and your team. Most nonprofits start their Giving Season in October but our 3-2-1 countdown calendar puts you on the path to success from August, setting out step-by-step tactics and timing that will have you cool, calm and completely prepared for Giving Season success.  To help get a handle on your Giving Season planning Cara has created a clear, simple and easily actionable plan, and 3 down...2022-08-0914 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 24: Grow Your Grant Potential with Gauri ManglikSend us a textGrants can be âInstrumentlâ in growing and sustaining your organization, but they can also be time-consuming and confusing. Gauri Manglik, CEO and Founder of Instrumentl, a barrier-breaking grant discovery, research and tracking tool, talks to Cara about how the challenges of sourcing grants inspired her and her partners to create a single source for organizations seeking grants.Touching on her personal experiences and inspirations, Gauri unpacks the best use case for the platform, and digs deep into everything from eligibility to application pro-tips for nonprofit organizations of all sizes and geographic locat...2022-08-0317 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 23: The Donate Button is Not Enough - The Inside Track on Donation PagesSend us a textNever underestimate the value of your donation page! Giving Season is on the way, so weâre taking a deep dive into the common and costly âmistakesâ we see on nonprofit donation pages with Donorbox Account Manager Bobbi-Jo Rockstrom to get you off to the best possible start to the season.  Cara and Bobbi-Jo unpack potential problems and offer quick fixes and simple suggestions for you to implement immediately to reap the benefits of a well-designed giving form. Bobbi-Jo is passionate about sharing best practices to create the optimal donor experience, ensuring...2022-07-2720 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 22: Take the Sting out of Strategic Planning with Tim ArdilloSend us a textIf the idea of setting out an organizational strategic plan has you stumped, this episode with Cara and Tim Ardillo will spark your strategy in a matter of minutes.From why you should have a strategic plan to when you should be tackling the details, Tim has tools and tips that will get you where you need to be, fully informed and ready to implement! So take a few minutes to find out how a strategic plan will help your organization raise more funds, free up your staff and b...2022-07-2019 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 21: Email Marketing, The Cost-Effective Way To Build AwarenessSend us a textThe Nonprofit Podcast Season 3 is here and we did not come to play!Tricked out with tools, tips and tactics to take your nonprofit to the next level this is a bite-sized show that will move your mission.  Join Cara, Jena & Jared for a season of inspiration, insight and information to implement immediately. From strategies for sustainability & growth to fundraising fundamentals, weâve got you covered going into Giving Season and beyond.This week Cara looks at the many benefits nonprofits gain by investing in emai...2022-07-1312 min
The Nonprofit PodcastSeason 3 teaser!Send us a textNew Season Loading!!The Nonprofit Podcast is gearing up for Season 3! Get ready for Thursday, July 14, when weâre back with quick tools, tips, and tactics to fuel your fundraising. The new season is packed with great interviews featuring thought leaders, founders, fundraising professionals and tech wizards, making us your once-a-week inside track âmust listenâ podcast to get your nonprofit up to speed and fit for purpose as Giving Season gets going.Join us on Thursday, July 14, when Cara has a communication strategy basic that you can master in a matter of minut...2022-07-0702 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 20 Swipe Out Hunger Part 2 - A Leader In TransitionSend us a textIn Part 2 of our two-part Summer Inspiration Special with Rachel Sumekh of Swipe Out Hunger, a little something to help you set your strategy wheels spinning over the July 4th weekend, we follow up with an in-depth discussion of Rachelâs decision to step down as Founder. Honest, emotional and evocative these are two episodes that will remind you why you chose the nonprofit path, and when and why the time comes for Founders to move on.In this Episode, You Will LearnWhy Rachel is leaving her lea...2022-07-0155 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 19 Swipe Out HungerSend us a textOur Nonprofit Podcast field reporter, Jared Polivka, sits down with Rachel Sumekh CEO and founder of Swipe Out Hunger. As the catalyst behind this US-based national nonprofit committed to ending college student hunger, Rachel is the epitome of driving the change you want to see. The organization works with colleges and universities to design and implement a range of anti-hunger programs, including âThe Swipe Driveâ which enables students to donate meals to their peers facing food insecurity on campus.This is Part 1 of a two-part Summer Inspiration Special, a little something to he...2022-06-3032 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 18 Big Programs donât have to mean Big Problems, DamarSend us a textBig programs can cause big problems with capacity and resourcing, no matter the size of your organization.  Cara chats with Shawn Collinsworth, CFRE, President of Damar Services Foundation about overcoming the challenges of being a leading American provider of services to people with developmental, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities, in a time of growing need and shrinking funding.Like many organizations, Damar was at a crossroads when it came to the ability to offer life-changing support and services to a diverse group of people ranging from toddlers to senior citizens from initial di...2022-06-2319 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 17 Donor Communication TipsSend us a textWhy am I losing donors? If you are asking yourself this question more often than you like, today Cara has some answers that could turn the trend around for you. If you are a fundraiser, founder or volunteer, donor relationship management is a vital component of keeping your mission moving toward your goal, and strong communication sits at the heart of all good relationships. Find out how Caraâs top three easily actioned donor communication best practices can help your organization retain and engage hard-won supporters, and win over some...2022-06-1608 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 16 Whatâs in a Name? Branding Basics for NonprofitsSend us a textBranding can be a major pain point for nonprofits, but a strong nonprofit brand can help you raise more money, increase social awareness and build a solid reputation, which is why Cara and Jena are tackling the basics of brand building today. Joined by Ronald Pillay, Donorbox Director of Brand Communication, they unpack the basics of getting your brand on point and working for you, no matter how big or small your organization, or budget is. Ronaldâs background in creative direction and social sciences adds a visual storytelling layer that tak...2022-06-0920 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 15 Beating the Backroom BluesSend us a textIn this episode, Cara is joined by Donorbox Brand Ambassador, Jena Lynch, unpacking the hard work that goes into developing- and sustaining - productive and effective donor relationships.  Jenaâs heart for helping others drives the incisive, and profoundly practical, insights she shares. From her time on the frontlines of fundraising to her daily engagement with nonprofits of all sizes across the globe as a brand ambassador, Jena has a wealth of proven tips for making the most of your donor relationships. Together with Caraâs passi...2022-06-0225 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 14 Mayaâs HopeSend us a textHope is a mighty emotion that can make even the most dire circumstances bearable! Founder of Mayaâs Hope, Maya Crauderueff, recognized this after the death of her mother and took the decision to be the bringer of hope to orphaned, impoverished, and special-needs children everywhere, so they would know that they were loved, cared for, and were not alone.Cara and Maya dig deep into the journey, from one woman on a mission to delivering hope globally, touching on the role of volunteers, especially focu...2022-05-2628 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 13 For The Love of AlexSend us a textItâs all about our furry friends today as Cara sits down with Austin Meadows, Executive Director of âFor the Love of Alexâ. Providing emergency funding for life-saving veterinary care of pets of low-income families For the Love of Alex has been the difference between life and death for many pets since starting in 2013.  Started by Elizabeth Hedges, who sadly passed away in February of 2018, For the love of Alex is named after her cat, Alex, who went to join Elizabeth in early May this year, af...2022-05-1924 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 12 City Relief â Josiah Haken introduces his Neighbors With No DoorsSend us a textIn this crossover podcast with Neighbors With No Doors, Cara interviews Josiah Haken about his journey from kitchen salesman, to Starbucks barista, to outreach worker, to CEO. We discuss the root causes of homelessness and the impact of holistic engagement and care coordination.Founded in 1989, City Relief has mobilized thousands of volunteers to compassionately serve those struggling with homelessness by providing hope and resources that lead towards life transformation. Josiah leads a team of volunteers delivering a model of volunteering that enriches the lives of all who participate in the program. H...2022-05-1237 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 11 Global Sojourns Giving CircleSend us a textBelieving in yourself is very difficult to do when your society sees you as âless thanâ because youâre a girl. Itâs nearly impossible without support. Global Sojourns Giving Circle, in partnership with local changemakers, provides this support to girls and young women across the southern African region.Cara sits down with founder Priscilla Plummer, and Zambia-based Mentor Gloria Mubita, to unpack how GSGC provides grants to community-based organizations run by dynamic changemakers. By providing mentorship toâŻyouth,âŻwith a focus on empowering gi...2022-05-0637 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 10 Nova Ukraine - People, Partnerships and PassionSend us a textNova Ukraine is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and raising awareness about Ukraine in the United States as well as in the rest of the world. They established solid relationships and worked hard to grow partnerships over the past several years. Because of this, Nova Ukraine was able to get right to work as tension built at the Ukrainian borders and formed part of the first response as the missile attacks started at the end of February. In the States, theyâve worked with individuals and...2022-04-2836 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 9 Hungry for Life - Frontline FundraisingSend us a textChad Martz was in Ukraine in late February overseeing Hungry for Life compassionate projects that included orphan care and food programs in the central-eastern regions for communities based in Nikopol, Poltava, and Mariupol. On February 24, as Russia invaded Chad, his Ukrainian wife Mary and their extended family, became the nucleus of Hungry for Lifeâs operations in the area that now sits in the eye of the storm.Today Cara sits down with Chad, now in western Ukraine, and Jeremy Roberts to discuss how this small organization has transformed into a fr...2022-04-2127 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 8 Nova Ukraine & Hungry for LifeSend us a textThe conflict in Ukraine continues to take a terrible toll as it enters the second month. In response to the ever-increasing humanitarian need, we connected with two nonprofit organizations that have been able to pivot their on-the-ground programs and respond to the challenge of distributing emergency aid through local partnerships and networks.Jeremy Roberts, IT Director of Hungry For Life International (HFL), and Yulia Zimmermann, co-founder of Nova Ukraine, share both their organizationsâ strategies and needs going forward in a frank discussion. Covering how in mome...2022-04-1418 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 7 The Diversity ProjectSend us a textRigid gender stereotypes are a public health crisis. For girls, gender stereotypes are the root cause of body hatred and shame, eating disorders, depression, low self-esteem, and low leadership ambition. For boys, gender role expectations are the primary driver of depression, risk-taking activities, substance abuse, suicide, and violence.The mission of todayâs featured nonprofit, The Representation Project, is to fight sexism through films, education, research, and activism. They use media to challenge harmful gender norms and stereotypes. In the past decade, they have launched two national conversations that have changed the hearts an...2022-03-1613 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 6 Dream On PurposeSend us a textArenât dreams of the future what youth should be about? Shareen Baptiste thinks so, so when she realized high school girls didnât have the confidence to do this, she stepped right up. Today she talks to Jena Lynch about the 5-year journey she and her Dream On Purpose co-founder Joanne Karagnara have been on since that moment, promoting informed, safe and healthy choices that strengthen parental relationships and serve as a connector to higher education and scholarship opportunities. Between elementary and high schools young g...2022-03-0919 minThe Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 5 Habitat for HumanitySend us a textHome is where the heart is, but for an increasing amount of people a home of their own is just a dream. Affordable housing is a challenge in most communities, without the work and support of organizations that support low-income families, a great many would never be able to own their homes.Heidi Bianco sat down with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento to discuss how they are impacting the lives of hundreds of families by building homes, communities, and hope. Laine shares how this or...2022-03-0324 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 4 JosiahKidsSend us a textIt is easier to build strong children than to repair broken menâŚFrederick Douglass may have spoken directly to JosiahKids founder and Chair Marlene Maina, when he said these words.JosiahKids is a nontraditional young leadership school committed to the mission of raising the next generation of service-minded leaders. From September through May, on the first and third Saturdays of the month, JosiahKids hosts a myriad of educational classes and events that include quality guest speakers, community service events, panel discussions, educational workshops, and leadership cl...2022-02-2418 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 3 Upward ScholarsSend us a textThis week The Nonprofit Podcast gets to grips with running a lean nonprofit team in challenging times. Jena sits down with Dr Linda Prieto, Executive Director of Upward Scholars, and Bertha Sanchez, a recent graduate on a remarkable upward trajectory! Upward Scholars is a Latinx-led organization that provides adult immigrants the boost they need to move up the economic ladder through education and career development support.Many immigrants that arrive in the US do not come with education and economic privilege. Upward Scholars is th...2022-02-1625 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 2 The Trailblazers FoundationSend us a textFeeling a little overwhelmed by the work that awaits you in 2022? If you think your passion for your nonprofit cause wonât push you far enough, listen to this!âOne well and a water filter will change the future health, education access and way of life for 15 people, or three families. Itâs amazing what you can do with a PVC pump.âThis is Co-founder and Executive Director Chris Coats speaking about the origins of Trailblazer Foundation to influencer Heidi Bianco on The Nonprofit Podcast wi...2022-02-1014 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 1 The Story of MovemberSend us a textWelcome to our premiere episode of Donorboxâs The Nonprofit Podcast!  In this new season, we make keeping up with thought-leaders, influencers, and the committed, hardworking people who shape our sector as easy as pressing play!The Nonprofit Podcast is also the perfect place to get to know some of our leading nonprofit organizations. Our nonprofit advocates will be drilling down on the hard-won, rich vein of experience sitting at the heart of organizations that have established successful nonprofits, working through their wins and warnings.  The Nonprofit Podcast is avail...2022-01-3115 minThe Nonprofit PodcastThe Important Podcast - Ep 7 A New NameSend us a textThis is a mini episode (more of an announcement) covering our name change from "The Important Podcast" to "The Nonprofit Podcast." You'll also be introduced to some awesome new hosts who are working to tell these stories. While the name has changed, the mission remains the same. This episode marks the end of season 1. We hope you enjoy the upcoming stories in season 2 :)Support the show2022-01-1803 minThe Nonprofit PodcastThe Important Podcast - Ep 6 Barn Sanctuary with Dan McKernan and Kelly HoltSend us a textIn this episode, you will meet co-founders Dan McKernan and Kelly Holt, the dynamic duo who founded Barn Sanctuary in 2016. You will hear the founding story, the challenges they faced and the lessons they learned along the way. You might have heard of Barn Sanctuary during Covid19 when Animal Planet released the hit TV show Saved By The Barn in April 2020. Saved By the Barn, a show full of feel good stories and warmth, chronicles the trials, tribulations and joys of Dan, his twin brother Chris and Kelly who run the a...2022-01-101h 46The Nonprofit PodcastThe Important Podcast - Ep 5 Bonus Behind the Scenes - Games with Dameion BrownThis is a shorter than normal episode, where you are behind the scenes as Dameion Brown and I play games to loosen up before our interview. You can play these games with friends, family and colleagues. Enjoy! :)You Will LearnHow to make your partners look good the game: Mirrors (the classic theatre game as taught Alan Alda, Viola Spolin, etc.) and the lessons of listening and communicating clearly at the pace your audience/partner can understand.the game: Your Name, Three Emotional Waysthe game: ping ponging lines with emotional rangesthe game: Convergence / Mind M...2019-12-2323 minThe Nonprofit PodcastThe Important Podcast - Ep 5 From Prisoner to Actor to Helping At Risk Youth - Dameion BrownSend us a textIn this episode, you will meet Dameion Brown. At age 24, Dameion went to prison. He was expected to get out in 5-7 years. It took 23 years. Near the end of his time in prison, Dameion took a Shakespearian acting class that would set him on the path of becoming an actor. After leaving prison, Dameion would play the lead role in Marin Shakespeareâs Othello and win several awards as a professional actor in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to working as an actor on stage...2019-12-211h 19The Nonprofit PodcastThe Important Podcast - Ep 4 Bonus Behind the Scenes - Games with Suraya KeatingThis is a shorter than normal episode, where you are behind the scenes as I play games with Suraya Keating to loosen up, laugh and be joyful before our interview. You can play these games with friends, family and colleagues. Enjoy!You Will LearnThe Question Game1, 2, 3 - a game by Agusto Boal also known as Two Three BradfordLinks and ResourcesAbout Suraya KeatingAgusto Boal The Theatre of the Oppressed by Agusto BoalViola SpolinShakespeare for Social Justice and Training in Theatre For Social Justice by Marin ShakespeareRebecca Stockley, BATS I...2019-12-2012 minThe Nonprofit PodcastThe Important Podcast - Ep 4 Shakespeare in Prisons - Suraya KeatingSend us a textIn this episode, you will meet Suraya Keating - a woman who teaches classical Shakespeare acting to prison inmates in the United States. Evidence suggests that arts education programs in prisons, such as this one, reduces recidivism. In other words, this training reduces the likelihood that a prisoner will re-offend and break the law again after being freed. Surayaâs classes are diverse, comprised of a variety of people who donât normally associate in the prison environment, but who come together for deep play within the stories of Shakes...2019-12-161h 14