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The Nonprofit PodcastEp 170| When Giving Slows: 4 Leadership Strategies for NonprofitsSend us a textWhat do you do when the numbers don't look good?In this episode, Cara Augspurger shares her experience leading through fundraising slowdowns. She opens up about how to handle those tough moments when donations dip and the pressure rises. Cara offers strategies to recognize the early signs of a slowdown, stay calm, and focus on what really matters. Discover how to:Recognize fundraising challenges before they turn into crisesSet the tone with your team and donors when giving slowsFocus on what matters when everything fe...2025-08-0708 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 169| Practical strategies for one-person nonprofit leadershipSend us a textLeading a nonprofit alone can feel impossible, but with the right mindset, systems, and support, you can move the needle on your mission.In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, Jena Lynch talks with returning host Cara Augspurger about what it really takes to thrive as a solo Executive Director while wearing all the hats.Cara shares candid lessons on protecting your time, leading with intention, and asking for help, even when it feels easier to just “do it all yo...2025-07-3123 min
The Nonprofit PodcastGrow Your Grant Potential with Gauri Manglik (Summer Repeat)Send us a textNonprofit grant applications can be time-consuming, complex, and discouraging, but they don’t have to be. That’s exactly what inspired Gauri Manglik to co-found Instrumentl, an all-in-one platform that simplifies grant discovery, tracking, and strategy.In this Season 2 encore episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, Cara sits down with Gauri to talk grant application techniques that save time and increase your chances of success. Whether your organization is just getting started or scaling its fundraising effor...2025-06-2617 min
The Nonprofit PodcastBeyond Donations: Why strategic fundraising plans matter (Summer Repeat)Send us a textStrategic fundraising that anchors usFundraising looks different in 2025, but smart strategy remains essential. This insightful (and practical) replay from June 2024 delivers evergreen tips and tools to help your nonprofit stay focused and thrive in a shifting landscape.Unlock the power of strategic fundraising to transform your nonprofit’s mission! Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to educated decisions that drive results. Discover how to keep your primary goal focused and elevate your fundraising game as Cara unpacks the strategic benefits of a w...2025-06-0523 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 129| Maximize Monthly Giving: The 3-R Incentive Formula (Part 2)Send us a textBuilding on last week's episode, today we unpack how nonprofits can transform one-time donors into loyal supporters using the "3-R Formula" — Reciprocity, Rewards, and Recognition. Jena and Cara share practical strategies to enhance monthly giving and strengthen donor relationships by leveraging the power of incentives.Learn how to:Use reciprocity to create mutual exchange and encourage continued support.Offer rewards that reinforce positive giving behavior and foster a sense of exclusivity.Provide meaningful recognition to make donors feel appreciated and valued.Start applying these strategies tod...2024-08-2914 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 128| 5 Effective Nudges for Monthly GivingSend us a textUnderstanding donor behavior can be a game changer for your fundraising strategy. In this episode, Jena and Cara break down 5 simple, effective "nudges" you can implement today to boost your monthly giving program. Forget the heavy psychology talk—this is all about practical steps you can take to encourage those sustaining recurring donations. We explore how default options, social proof, framing, urgency, and spotlighting social norms can subtly guide your donors toward supporting your cause on a regular basis. Whether you’re gearing up for yo...2024-08-2218 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 123| Unlocking the Power of Donor Advised FundsSend us a text💸 Discover the $230 billion waiting to fuel your nonprofit's mission! 💸Ever heard of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)? They're a game-changer for high net worth donors and can secure significant gifts for your cause. But what exactly are DAFs, and how can they benefit your nonprofit?DAFs let donors set up special savings accounts for charitable giving, providing them with tax deductions while allowing their donations to grow through investments. For nonprofits, implementing effective fundraising strategies to leverage DAFs is key.Tune in as Jenna and Cara dive i...2024-07-1815 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 122| 5 Tips to Optimize Your Team CommunicationSend us a text⛓️Creating a Connected Team: Effective Communication and Collaboration in Nonprofits 🤝Trust and transparency are the foundation of a healthy team environment, and the result of strategic nonprofit management. Join Cara and Adam Morgan, Managing Partner of MVP Advisors, to discover how open communication can lead to successful project outcomes and keep your nonprofit aligned with its mission. ✨ Adam and Cara interrogate how to:Create trust and transparency: Essential for a healthy team environment.Promote op...2024-07-1118 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 121| Unlock Fundraising Success with Giving USA’s Top 3 InsightsSend us a textBoost Your Fundraising with Key Insights from Giving USA’s New Report!🗽Happy Independence Day! We’ve got an easy listening, super useful dive into the latest Giving USA report to fire up your fundraising this 4th of July. 🎆From the growth of donor advised funds to the profound bottom-line benefits of highlighting impact stories, Cara has done the hard work! All you need do is listen and be inspired as she shares her 3 top trend takeaways for charitable giving, and offers actionable strategies to boost your...2024-07-0411 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 118| Beyond Donations: Why Strategic Fundraising Plans MatterSend us a textUnlock the power of strategic fundraising to transform your nonprofit’s mission! Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to educated decisions that drive results. Discover how to keep your primary goal focused and elevate your fundraising game as Cara unpacks the strategic benefits of a well-crafted fundraising strategy with John DeLange and Evan Cox, founders of The Strategic Fundraising Plan. Get ready to unlock growth as they share their expertise on:Clear messaging, insightful data, and thoughtful planning can transform your efforts. Making suppor...2024-06-1323 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp. 115 The Nonprofit's Guide to Corporate Fundraising & Giving ProgramsSend us a textUnlock Nonprofit Success: The Power of Corporate Giving ProgramsDiscover how to leverage corporate fundraising to secure your nonprofit’s financial stability and growth. Join Cara as she dives into the world of corporate giving programs and reveals the immense value they bring to nonprofits. 🌟In this episode, you'll learn strategies and tactics to:Boost Financial Stability: Why corporate giving is essential for your nonprofit.Comprehensive Support: How partnerships bring funds, donations, volunteers, and exposure.Corporate Benef...2024-05-2309 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 113| The Power of Multi-Channel Fundraising AppealsSend us a textReady to boost donor engagement on your next major appeal? Join Cara as she explores tactics to amplify the awareness and impact of your nonprofit through crafting multi-channel fundraising appeals. Discover key strategies for crafting appeals that reach and resonate across multiple platforms, from direct mail to social media that will optimize your outreach.Learn more about:The essential components of a powerful fundraising appeal.How to effectively utilize multi-channel strategies to enhance donor engagement.2024-05-0913 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 111| Perfecting Your Nonprofit Elevator Pitch!Send us a textCan you sell your nonprofit’s 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 ‘Elevator Pitch Perfect’ 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 106: Budget-Friendly Branding for NonprofitsSend us a textBuild Your Nonprofit Brand without Breaking the Bank!Ready to elevate your nonprofit's brand presence without draining your resources? In this episode, Cara sits down with Dustin Gladwell, the visionary founder and CEO of CharlieMike.org, to uncover the keys to budget-friendly branding. With a wealth of experience in both marketing and nonprofit leadership, Dustin shares practical tips and strategies to help you maximize brand impact on a limited budget. Learn how to:Build strategies f...2024-03-2120 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 105: 5 Ways to Make Social Media Marketing EasierSend us a textIs your social media missing the mark with supporters? Find your audience with Cara and Nonprofit Marketing Nerd CEO, Kelly Gagnon, who shares five simple strategies to streamline and systematize your social media strategy to elevate your impact! Dig into how social media is often overlooked despite being critical to engaging existing, and attracting new, supporters to your cause. If all you hear after posting is crickets, join us for easily implementable tactics and resources, and learn how to:2024-03-1314 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 101:Trust Matters: Ethical Storytelling for Donor EngagementSend us a textFacing a nonprofit storytelling content dilemma? Sharing powerful stories to illustrate mission impact can present tricky ethical decision-making for nonprofits. In this episode, we dive into finding the delicate balance between impact and integrity that allows us to tell stories that uplift rather than exploit while inspiring action from donors.Join Cara and Carly Euler, Marketing Manager at Memory Fox, for 20 minutes of sound, easy-to-implement advice and best practice using the science of storytelling to ensure ethical, inclusive, and respectful st...2024-02-1419 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 99: 3 Top Tips for Nonprofit Goal SettingSend us a textWorried your leadership strategy may score an own goal? With these top 3 goal-setting tips and a range of practical advice on implementing them from Higol founder and CEO Teri Beckman, you can ensure your nonprofit is on track for serial, and serious, success in 2024.From goal-setting best practices on when to start, collaborate, and - critically - communicate with your staff, board, and partners, Teri talks us through building enhanced capacity with confidence to execute effectively. So, if greater accountability, transparency pl...2024-01-2418 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 97: Next Level Nonprofit with Chris LambertSend us a textLooking for simple steps to achieve your nonprofit goals and make a lasting impact?Get ready to level up your mission management as we unravel the secrets of nonprofit management with Chris Lambert, CEO of Life Remodeled and author of "Next Level Nonprofit." Join Chris and Cara to unpack successful, engaged nonprofit leadership, emphasizing the importance of creating a shared vision and building trust within the organization. Chris seamlessly blends business principles with the unique challenges of the no...2024-01-1820 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 95: Self-Care Tips for Nonprofit LeadersSend us a textNonprofit burnout!! 😩 Feeling the burn after a whirlwind Giving Season? You're not alone! Burnout is a common problem for nonprofit leaders and workers, especially at the end of the year. But you can beat it with some simple and effective steps. In this episode of The Nonprofit Podcast, Cara will show you how to recognize the signs of burnout, take charge of your well-being, and learn practical strategies to cope and thrive.Plus, The Nonprofit Blog has an ex...2023-12-2805 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 94: Donation Thank You Letters: A Guide to Authentic AppreciationSend us a textNonprofit Thank You Letters For Donations Are Important!Knowing your loyal donors are there to support your mission can take a lot of pressure off making a meaningful impact by meeting your fundraising goals. But, you have to acknowledge your donors with sincere gratitude, and what better way than a well-crafted, personalized letter? A thank-you letter shows how your donor’s gift directly serves your mission and makes a difference in the lives of the people or causes you...2023-12-2110 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp. 93: Keep Your Year-End Donors and Grow Your Cause in 2024Send us a textYear-end giving brings a surge in support for many nonprofits, but the real game-changer lies in strategically retaining these hard-won donors.Join Cara and Jena for easily implemented pro tips on seamlessly transitioning first-time, seasonal donors into steadfast supporters for your cause. From making them feel seen and heard - and appreciated - to educating them on your cause, impact, and future goals, we’ve excellent strategies to keep them engaged as you scale your organization in 2024.In add...2023-12-1413 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 92: Simplify & Engage: Top Tips for Annual Nonprofit Reporting with Chad BargerSend us a textDreading getting down to writing that Nonprofit Annual Report? Not sure how to get your donors engaged? Struggling to share your nonprofit organization’s impact? Today Cara’s guest, Chad Barger, founder of Productive Fundraising, has answers that will help you achieve all of those tasks with less stress, and, in one powerful process!Chad is passionate about the untapped potential of nonprofit annual reports, recognizing they are potent tools to inspire and retain suppor...2023-12-0713 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 91: 6 Year-End Fundraising Tips for the ProcrastinatorSend us a textDidn’t plan in time, and missed out on Giving Tuesday? Don’t panic, we’ve got you! With our top tips to optimize Giving Season fundraising, there's still time to make a big impact on your year-end goals.With 31 days to go, Giving Season is packed with goodwill and seasonal generosity (accounting for about 20% of annual donations), and we have tips to make the most of every fundraising opportunity.Cara and Jena...2023-11-3014 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 90: GSGC - Making the Giving Circle BiggerSend us a textHappy Thanksgiving! 🦃 In the spirit of the season, Cara is joined by 3 special guests from Global Sojourns Giving Circle, who put gratitude at the top of their list today, and every day!We first met founder Priscilla Plummer and mentor Gloria Mubita just over a year ago, when we explored how the GSGC operating model aligned with their mission. They empower young women and girls in Southern Africa who lack access to education or emotional services by partnering with local mentors and changemakers. These dedicated ment...2023-11-2320 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 89: How to Optimize Your Giving Season Email StrategySend us a textDo you want to make the most of your year-end email campaign and boost your fundraising results?Email campaigns are a key element of successful year-end appeals. So why aren’t they working for you? Join Cara and Kara Schmid for a 20-minute best-practice deep dive into planning email campaigns with maximum impact, and minimum stress!Email marketing is a key tool for engaging and retaining your donors. It allows you to show your impact, express your gratitude, and...2023-11-1614 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 88: How Board Members Can Boost Year-End Fundraising with Adam MorganSend us a textIt's all aboard for the ‘Big Ask’ as Giving Season kicks in, but is your Nonprofit Board pulling its weight? Cara is joined by frontline fundraiser and coach, Adam Morgan, who shares key insights into catalyzing and maximizing the impact, information, and inspiration we expect from these key nonprofit team members.Dig into the benefits of effective and ethical Board Outreach, from networking and lead lists to managing low-performing board members, and ensure you leverage every possible ‘Ask’ opportunity this Giving Season.2023-11-0819 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 87: Mythbusting Planned Giving with Tony MartignettiSend us a textPlanned Giving shouldn’t be mysterious!Despite many nonprofits having everything a planned giving program takes, they’re not making use of a game-changing source of income. Are you one of them?Join Cara and Tony Martignetti, host of Nonprofit Radio and Planned Giving strategist, as they tackle the what, why, who, and when of creating a planned giving program for nonprofits and their donors. From the basic concepts and types of planned gifts to the many, sometimes surpri...2023-11-0214 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 86: 3 Ways to Conquer Appeal Writing AnxietySend us a textBlank mind, blank screen, and your appeal has to go out today? If your powers of persuasion disappear the second you sit down to draft your year-end appeal, take 10 minutes to break the block and get the job done right.Cara shares 3 keys to unlocking powerful, personalized appeals that reach the hearts and minds of your donors. Tweak your appeal letter writing with these three tips to create appeal letters that overwhelm your donors’ emotions and not your crea...2023-10-2609 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 85: Power Tools for Your Fundraising ToolkitSend us a textA good tool improves the way you work. A great tool improves the way you think! This 20-minute in-depth dive into everything a powerful online Giving Season toolkit needs, from strategies and software to top-performing techniques, sets you up for success this Giving Season.Join Cara and Jena for expert advice on building a campaign anchored in four foundational fundraising methods: Peer-to-Peer, Crowdfunding, Text-to-Give, and Membership Programs. You’ll learn how to use proven strategies to maximize your outcomes, with ins...2023-10-1919 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 83: Get Resource Ready for Giving TuesdaySend us a textIn 2023 Giving Tuesday donations could reach up to $5.1 billion. Are you ready to make the most of this wave of worldwide generosity for your organization?Cara and Lindsey Baker Bower tackle how to make your Giving Tuesday planning as easy as possible. Covering five critical Must-Do steps for a successful strategy, they set out a well-paced plan to optimize every element for meeting your fundraising goal on the day and build on that momentum to keep donations rolling in throughout the end of the year....2023-10-0414 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 ‘Smart Ask’ 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 you’ve postponed for the last nine months, we’ll bet!Prepping...2023-09-2714 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEP 81: 3 Ways to Win Back LYBUNT DonorsSend us a textEveryone knows it’s easier to hold on to donors than find new ones, but how can you hold onto donors or win them back if you don’t know who they are? 😕LYBUNT describes donors who gave “last year but unfortunately, not this year”, something we’ve all been hearing more often than we would like in the current economic environment. But, here’s 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 textIt’s 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 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 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 you’ve worked so hard to gain. The busiest time of the year is on its way, so before we’re 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 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. That’s 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 text📨How quickly do you thank your supporters for their generosity? Within 24 hours? After 48?⏳What happens when you treat your valuable, hard-won supporters like a number? Short answer, nothing good. Today, generic platitudes just don’t 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. It’s not only...2023-07-1912 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 71: Save More, Serve More, with Travis LawsSend us a text♻️Turning the forward-thinking potential of reverse logistics into a force for good!💲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 text💻Being busy doesn’t mean being productive! 📊Today 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 67:Donor Acquisition vs. Retention - The Surprising TruthSend us a text⚠️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? 🔭Today 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 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? 📈Today we declutter the path to effective annual reporting! Sharing tips and tricks on how to craft a compelling annual report that will boost your organization’s 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? It’s time for a development audit!📃No 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 organization’s 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 text🙏Are you ready to turn ‘Thank You’ into revenue? 📈Showing 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! 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 60: AI’s 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. 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 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? Deliver a tightly segmented, personalized campaign based on solid donor relationships and key supporter insights, for starters! 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, today’s 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? Or have fundraisers discovered a neat way to gain extra fundraising and awareness opportunities by supplementing in-person events with a virtual component?There’s 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 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. 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 47: Create a SMART 2023 Game Plan for Your NonprofitSend us a textLet mission-driven SMART goals drive your nonprofit’s 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 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 sector’s ability to pivot and perform! Today we tackle mindful retrospection as a ‘quick and cool’ tool to take your nonprofit’s 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 aren’t 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 ‘business as usual’, with a reassuring return to pre-pandemic fundraising strategies evaporated by February. We’ve 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 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 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 “Long Haul Mentality”, and discover how creating “a community of passionate monthly givers who believe every kid deserves the opportunity to thrive” 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 ‘Must Do’ 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 text🎃If making “The Ask” has you more anxious than a Halloween Haunted House🦇 join Cara for 5 easily actioned steps to banish the “Actioning the Ask” bogeyman 👻this Giving Season.Breaking the Fundraising Cycle down into easily managed stages, Cara applies her bite-sized treats and tricks to creating and scheduling an ‘Ask’ amplifying year-end fundraising appeal plan anchored in 5 simple steps. Not only will you conquer “The Ask” anxiety that’s been holding you back, you’ll 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 that’s never too far from any nonprofit’s mind with five key strategies to help mastering your acquisition strategy.Converting interested visitors into supportive donors takes planning, consistency and doesn’t 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 organization’s 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 ‘ask’ 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 - it’s 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 ‘last century’ 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 software…or 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! Founded by today’s 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.Sixto’s perso...2022-08-3132 min
The Nonprofit PodcastEp 27: Year End Fundraising Campaigns are a Big Deal (Here’s 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 ‘All That’? 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. 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, Kat’s 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 textCara’s 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 ‘Instrumentl’ 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 we’re taking a deep dive into the common and costly ‘mistakes’ 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, we’ve 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 we’re 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 “must listen” 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 18 Big Programs don’t 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 Cara’s 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 What’s 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. Ronald’s 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. Jena’s 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 Cara’s passi...2022-06-0225 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 14 Maya’s HopeSend us a textHope is a mighty emotion that can make even the most dire circumstances bearable! Founder of Maya’s 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 textIt’s all about our furry friends today as Cara sits down with Austin Meadows, Executive Director of “For the Love of Alex”. 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
Neighbors With No DoorsIf you meet one homeless person, you’ve met one homeless person: A conversation about homelessness with Josiah Haken (guest hosted by Cara Augspurger from The Nonprofit Podcast)In this crossover podcast with The Nonprofit Podcast, Cara Augspurger interviews Josiah Haken (me) 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.
Who is Cara Augspurger?
A long-time development professional, Cara currently serves as Fundraising Coach for fundraising software platform, Donorbox, and focuses on fundraising consulting with nonprofits of all sizes, specializing in project management and fundraising strategy. Her expertise is in coaching, annual fundraising, project management, and communications. She has both a BS and Ed.M. from...2022-05-1259 min
The Nonprofit PodcastThe Nonprofit Podcast - Ep 12 City Relief – 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 “less than” because you’re a girl. It’s 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 to youth, with a focus on empowering gi...2022-05-0637 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 Life’s 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 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 today’s 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 textAren’t dreams of the future what youth should be about? Shareen Baptiste thinks so, so when she realized high school girls didn’t 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 min
The 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 men…Frederick 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 won’t push you far enough, listen to this!“One well and a water filter will change the future health, education access and way of life for 15 people, or three families. It’s amazing what you can do with a PVC pump.”This 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 Donorbox’s 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 Shakespeare’s 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 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. Suraya’s classes are diverse, comprised of a variety of people who don’t normally associate in the prison environment, but who come together for deep play within the stories of Shakes...2019-12-161h 14