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RFD TodayRFD Today October 14, 2024We visit with COUNTRY Financial Crop Insurance Specialist Alan Davis at a “Feed a Farmer” event in Cambridge.Ryan Frieders provides a CropWatcher report from DeKalb County.We meet Illinois Farm Bureau Actively Engaged Student of the Month for October, Aidan Knobloch from Herscher High School.Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.2024-10-1452 min
Kids Gone GlobalThe Great Outdoors: Learning Through The Duke of Edinburgh Award Program with Michael KentIn our first episode, Dr. Alan Knobloch discussed the important role of schools in helping students develop crucial skills for their future by offering real-life challenges and experiences. This included fostering students’ self-awareness, building up their social and emotional resilience and enhancing their problem-solving abilities.In this episode, we explore skills that young people can acquire outside the traditional classroom and school campus, particularly in the great outdoors.Our guest, Michael Kent, a Geography and Environmental Science teacher at the International School of Hamburg, introduces the Duke of Edinburgh International Award program he opened up...2023-12-0426 min
Educators Going Global38. What's Next in Education? -- And What's Europe Like? Two Vastly Different Questions, Addressed by Dr. Alan KnoblochYou might have noticed that we like to ask big, juicy questions that our guests can sink their teeth into. We intend to provide you with as much information and rich detail as possible, which guides us in designing our questions. In this interview with Dr. Alan Knobloch, we went super big! We asked Alan for his insights on the future of education. Alan was ready for this question because he participated with other school leaders through the Academy for International School Heads (AISH) to compile a list of articles about the future of education. You can f...2023-11-1053 min
NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising ExchangeTips for 2023 Year-End Fundraising (and How to Prepare for 2024)Given that 30% of annual giving happens in December, it's crucial for nonprofits to have a winning year-end fundraising strategy. Calendar year-end fundraising leverages end-of-year tax benefits to motivate donors to give, while also aligning with the holiday spirit when people are more inclined to be charitable. In today's podcast episode, the IPM Advancement team shares their best tips for CYE fundraising, including the importance of major donors, why direct mail still matters, how to navigate 2023 trends and challenges, re-engaging lapsed donors, the role of self-care in fundraising, how to strategize for 2024, and more. Free 30-minute fundraising consultation...2023-11-0232 minKids Gone GlobalWhat Skills Do Students Need to Thrive in a Global Environment? - Dr. Alan Knobloch, Head of ISHIn this first episode, we delve into the core of the matter: what is the purpose of school today? What skills do students need to learn for their future and how do schools go about teaching them? Our guest, Dr. Alan Knobloch, the Head of the International School of Hamburg, will argue that to best prepare citizens of the future who can thrive in an ever-changing global environment, schools should aim to serve the needs of the child as a whole, develop students’ knowledge and their talents, but also, and increasingly, their socio-emotional wellbeing and resilience. How do...2023-09-2428 minNPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising ExchangeWhy Smaller Nonprofits Are Employing Fractional Fundraisers to Grow Their Revenue (with Trica Oshant Hawkins & Alan Knobloch)Many smaller nonprofits don’t have the budget to hire experienced fundraisers. They either make do with existing staff or hire a consultant that advises but doesn't implement. In today's episode, we explore the benefits of fractional fundraising — hiring a seasoned fundraiser for a fraction of the work week — and why this strategy can be a game changer for small nonprofits. Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners: http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact...2023-07-0335 minNPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising ExchangeCapital Campaigns: Moving Your Nonprofit to the Next LevelAfter two years of putting projects on hold, many nonprofits have decided it's time to move forward with capital campaigns again. In today's episode, we discuss best practices to engage donors, how to make sure you're ready to launch your capital campaign, mistakes you want to avoid, and how campaigns might look different in 2022. Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners: http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional Resources2022-06-0936 minNPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising ExchangePlanned Giving: The What, Why & How of Legacy Fundraising (with Matt Hugg and Jeannette Edwards)Planned giving is a vital part of many nonprofits' fundraising programs, yet some fundraisers or nonprofit leaders are slow to solicit planned gifts. Fear of complicated gifts or uncomfortable conversations with donors can push planned giving to the back burner. In today's podcast episode, our panel explores why planned gifts are so important to nonprofits of every size, common mistakes fundraisers make with planned giving, and how to create a successful planned giving program that can help secure your nonprofit's future. Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners: http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free Want to suggest...2022-02-0237 minNPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising ExchangeGood News and Inspiring Stories from Nonprofits in 2021Calendar Year-End can be a challenging time for fundraisers and nonprofit professionals. So we decided to do something special for our season finale as an antidote to the stress and pressure you might be feeling. We invited IPM Advancement team members and clients to call in and share their most inspirational stories and good news about how nonprofits and donors made a difference in 2021. You’ll hear stories about donor generosity, exciting capital campaigns, a creative collaboration between organizations serving the same community, and programs and services that are saving and enriching lives. Our hope is that th...2021-12-1031 minNPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising ExchangeDonor-Advised Funds: Making DAFs Work for Your NonprofitAs donor-advised funds increase in popularity, so too grows the controversy surrounding them. Critics cry shadow philanthropy while proponents claim DAFs encourage greater giving, leaving many in the nonprofit sector with the question: Are donor-advised funds good for nonprofits? In today’s podcast episode, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of DAFs, what effect they have on traditional fundraising strategies, and how you can make donor-advised funds work for your nonprofit. Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners: http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an emai...2021-11-0540 min
Tech It OutWe Chat with Prez of Nintendo of America! Hotels.com Giveaway, E3 highlights & More* Congratulations to Jessica DiPalma, winner of the ASUS VivoBook Flip 14, commemorating the 200th episode of Tech It Out last week* We talk with the Doug Bowser, President of Nintendo of America, on E3 highlights* Alan Lewis from Take-Two Interactive joins us to talk about video game diversity, equity and inclusion* Hotels.com has a new campaign that can save you serious money, plus we’re giving away a $100 Hotels.com gift card* I share some gadget gift ideas for Dads and Grads (yep, Father’s Day is this weekend)* Tech lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch stops by w...2021-06-1839 minNPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising ExchangeNonprofit Feasibility StudiesSmart nonprofits rely on data before beginning a capital campaign or other large fundraising project. In today’s podcast episode, IPM consultants Rich Frazier, Sondra Madison, and Alan Knobloch take a close look at one of the best sources of data available to nonprofits: The Feasibility Study. Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners: http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com. Additional IPM Resources IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library: https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources Ric...2021-06-0736 min
The Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real EstateHow to Make Your First Home an Investment with Nancy LopezHosted by: Kristina Modares and Steph Douglassfeaturing Nancy LopezProduced and Edited by: Alan GalinskyMusic by: BensoundPhoto by: Chelsea FrancisGraphic by: Molly KnoblochHighlightsHow Nancy (and Steph) took advantage of having roommates and eventually renting out their first properties to get the most of our their investmentsWhy getting caught up in the idea of failing can...2020-06-2553 minThe Open House Podcast: Where Women Talk Real EstateThe Open House Origin StoryHosted by: Kristina Modares and Steph DouglassProduced and Edited by: Alan GalinskyMusic by: BensoundPhoto by: Chelsea FrancisGraphic by: Molly KnoblochEpisode Summary:In this episode, Open House founders Kristina Modares and Steph Douglass begin by discussing the current state of the world, explain why and how they built Open House Austin while holding down full time jobs as realtors, the best...2020-06-2353 min