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Disruptive CEO NationEpisode 297: The Credible Leader - Do They Believe You? With Jenni Field, CEO of Redefining Communications; Sandhurst, England, United KingdomWhat does that mean for leadership in today’s skeptical world? Communications expert Jenni Field joins us to explore how credibility, integrity, and intentional leadership are the cornerstones of organizational trust– and how to build them before it’s too late.
In this powerful episode of Disruptive CEO Nation, founder of Redefining Communications and author of Nobody Believes You, Jenni, comes to share her wisdom. Together, we unpack the rising challenges leaders face in building trust, developing middle managers, and scaling culture in a skeptical, fast-paced business environment.
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2025-06-1828 min
Nonprofit Jenni ShowQuick Message from JenniA quick message from Jenni about taking a short break from the pod. Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2025 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
2025-05-1201 minNonprofit Jenni Show290. Event Planning and Registration Tips + Celebrate Jenni's BirthdayThis week, Jenni shares a reminder about a free virtual event coming up where you can learn how to advocate against Trump's dangerous policies, both personally and on behalf of your nonprofit. She also shares tips for optimizing your event registration forms and for planning fundraising events. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Free April 30 Advocacy Event: https://tinyurl.com/april30advocacy — Little Green Light's Free Fundraising Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Record a Message for the Pod: nonprofitjenni.com/record — Get my onc...
2025-03-2413 minNonprofit Jenni Show280. New Donor Relationships + How to Make a Digital Marketing Content Calendar for 2025This week, Jenni and Virginia Davidson from Little Green Light wrap up their mini-series about the most effective ways to thank donors by focusing specifically on how to thank new donors for their first gift to start building a long-lasting relationship right away. Then Jenni shares her five-step process for creating digital marketing content calendars that nonprofits can use to strategize their social media posts, email newsletters, and/or blog articles for the entire year of 2025 so you never have to feel rushed to put something together last-minute. In this episode, we mention a few resources you...
2025-01-0634 minNonprofit Jenni Show278. Thanking Donors Offline + Four Year-End Action ItemsThis week, Virginia Davidson from Little Green Light explains how to thank donors for all gifts made to your nonprofit offline, and how to continue thanking online donors after they've received an automatic gift acknowledgment. Then Jenni shares four action items you and your team should complete before the end of the year. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Jenni's courses and more: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore — Jenni's book recommendations: nonprofitjenni.com/books — Co...
2024-12-2317 minNonprofit Jenni Show277. Automated Gift Acknowledgments + Free & Affordable Online Tools for NonprofitsThis week, Virginia Davidson from Little Green Light explains how to automate your gift acknowledgments to thank donors for all gifts made to your nonprofit online. Then Jenni and her sister, Michelle, share their favorite free and affordable online tools to streamline your nonprofit work. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Little Green Light's Free Resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Jenni's Gifts That Give Back catalog: nonprofitjenni.com/giftsthatgiveback — Full list of Jenni & Michelle's favorite online tools for nonprofits: nonprofitjenni.com/blog ...
2024-12-1654 minNonprofit Jenni Show195. Improve Your Donor Management Systems + Paying Your Staff Livable WagesThis week, Jenni continues her series with Virginia from Little Green Light about how to clean up your development processes. Then she interviews Jessi Burg about how your nonprofit can pay its staff livable wages. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni's book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub — Little Green Light's free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Nonprofit Megaphone: nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — Jessi Burg: outgrowyourgarage.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podc...
2023-04-2434 minNonprofit Jenni Show194. Spring Cleaning for Your Donor Data + Bringing DEIB to Your BoardThis week, Jenni chats with Virginia from Little Green Light about how to clean up your development processes. Then she interviews Christal and Renee about DEIB practices and your board of directors. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni's book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub — Little Green Light's free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Nonprofit Megaphone: nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — Christal Cherry: theboardpro.com — Renee Rubin Ross: therosscollective.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summ...
2023-04-1738 min
ASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about Stanislavski w/ Mr Durrant (S4 Ep3)Welcome back to the ASK podcast, where we take to the stage with Mr Durrant, English and Drama teacher extraordinaire and former professional actor! We're attaining fascinating and secret knowledge this time on the life and works of theatre practitioner Stanislavski. It turns out, we have a lot of misconceptions about his 'System', so tune in to find out about this and much more. Also listen to find out some A list actors who Mr Durrant definitely doesn't rate!
Mr Durrant is expertly questioned by our rigorous panellists, Josh M and Matthew B from Y12 - thanks...
2023-01-1332 minNonprofit Jenni Show177. Best Tools for Nonprofits in 2023 + Daisy Dream Project InterviewWe chat with Jenni's sister, Michelle, about the best support and tools for nonprofits in the new year. We also interview Dr. Gloria Pope about starting the Daisy Dream Project. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Philanthroforce.org - The largest database of nonprofit consultants in the world — LearnGrantWriting.org/jenni - A free grant writing training — nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub - Jenni's book club for nonprofit professionals — www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni - Jenni's favorite donor management system and free fundraising tools —...
2022-12-2634 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about all things Nuclear w/ Mr Sawdon (The Return) S4EP1Welcome back to a new series of ASK, featuring our first returning guest: Head of History, Mr Andrew Sawdon. This time we're attaining dark and secret knowledge on the world of nuclear, ranging from the history of nuclear power, through to the very real threat of nuclear weapons today, via Russia's Vladimir Putin. It's certainly not a light episode, but characteristically, Mr Sawdon gives us a whole range of fascinating insights. He's ably questioned by our rigorous panellists, Josh M and Matthew B from Y12 - thanks gentlemen!
Quiz questions - house points to earn! 1. Which former...
2022-11-1728 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about Malcolm X (Series 4 Ep 2 w/ Mr Khan)Welcome back to a brand new series of the ASK podcast, which this week features the dulcet tones of our very own Mr Khan. As both English Teacher and Head of Year 10, you'd think he'd have his hands full, but he spared us a lunch time to talk all things Malcolm X. For some an inspiration, for others a figure of controversy, we really delve into the life and ideas of Malcolm X, so strap in and get listening. Thank you to our fabulous panellists: Harry W (Y11), Josh M (Y11) and Adi J (Y10) who ask perceptive, probing q...
2022-10-2128 minNonprofit Jenni Show164. Giving Tuesday + P2P Fundraising + Stock Solicitation TipsThis week, we continue our series about how to solicit stock donations from your supporters. Jenni gives a behind-the-scenes look at how she plans a Giving Tuesday campaign. We also chat with Nathan Krupa from Golden Harvest Food Bank about his organization's annual peer-to-peer fundraising campaign. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Donate to Jenni's wedding fundraiser at focofairtrade.com/somethingblue — Find Stock Donator's Guide to Soliciting Stock Donations at stockdonator.com/jenni — Find Postalytics at postalytics.com/jenni— Find Jenni's Giving Tuesday...
2022-09-2634 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about Wood Engraving w/ Mrs Forge (Season 3 Bonus)Welcome back to a special bonus ASK podcast, to whet your appetites before the new series returns very soon.
We were lucky to lure in with former JHGS Teacher of Art* Mrs Forge to talk about her not-so-secret passion about wood engraving. Thanks to Mrs Forge for responding in great and fascinating detail and to our fabulous panellists, Jack (now Y13) and Harry (now Y11) for their brilliant questions and observations.
As ever, follow us @JHGSEnglish on Twitter and subscribe to our YouTube channel if you haven't already.
*She's gone to teach in Cai...
2022-09-1331 minNonprofit Jenni Show152. Upcoming Fundraising Summit + Advocate for Change + Jenni's Statement on the Supreme Court DecisionThis week, we talk about the upcoming "Raise More Together" summit for nonprofit fundraisers. We also chat with Aaron Hamlin from the Center for Election Science about how to advocate for systems change in your community. Finally, Jenni shares a statement about the Supreme Court decision regarding Roe v. Wade. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find the Raise More Together Summit at raisemoretogether.co — Find the Center for Election Science at electionscience.org — Find Jenni's statement on Roe v. Wade at nonprofitjenni.com/bl...
2022-07-0453 min
ASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK us ANYTHING (GCSE Revision Edition, Part Two)!Welcome to our second incredibly special edition of the ASK podcast, with more nuggets for the Year 11s getting ready for their GCSEs - with both Language and Literature focused discussion!
Thank you to the wonderful Olly, Matthew, Sarvang and James for posing such a great questions to Mr Till and Mrs Summers for this episode.
As ever, follow us @JHGSEnglish on Twitter, subscribe on Spotify and YouTube and spread the word far and wide! Thank you for listening!
2022-05-1218 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK us Anything! (GCSE Revision, Part 1)Welcome to a really, very special edition of the ASK podcast, specifically aimed at Year 11 getting ready for their GCSEs!
Thank you to the wonderful Olly, Matthew, Sarvang and James for posing such a great questions to Mr Till and Mrs Summers for this episode.
Even better: we've broken it in two form time-sized chunks that your form tutors can play to you, so look out for part two very soon.
As ever, follow us @JHGSEnglish on Twitter, subscribe on Spotify and YouTube and spread the word far and wide!
2022-05-1215 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK us ANYTHING (GCSE Revision Edition, Part One)!Welcome to a really, very special edition of the ASK podcast, specifically aimed at Year 11 getting ready for their GCSEs!
Thank you to the wonderful Olly, Matthew, Sarvang and James for posing such a great questions to Mr Till and Mrs Summers for this episode.
Even better: we've broken it in two form time-sized chunks that your form tutors can play to you, so look out for part two very soon.
As ever, follow us @JHGSEnglish on Twitter, subscribe on Spotify and YouTube and spread the word far and wide!
2022-05-0216 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK Podcast Season 3 Episode 1 Climate Change with Mr MoussaviWelcome back to an enthralling new episode of the ASK podcast, where we face up to daunting challenges posed by climate change, and the reasons to be hopeful, with Mr Moussavi (Head of Geography at John Hampden Grammar School.) Thanks to Mr Moussavi for responding with panache to our fabulously knowledgeable panellists, Shane M (Y13), Daniel P (Y13) and Ben E (Y12).
Remember to follow us on @JHGSEnglish @JHGSHW and to subscribe to this channel to make sure you get all of the latest updates.
House Point Challenge: What is Mr Moussavi's answer to the qu...
2022-03-1930 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about Musical Theatre (Season 2 Episode 3 w/ Mrs Bingham)Open the curtains this week to be serenaded by Mrs Bingham who's sharing with us her great passion for musical theatre... and her controversial dislike of Les Miserables.
Many thanks to Zeke (Y13), Tom (Y13) and Shane (Y13) for being such enthusiastic panellists with far more knowledge of the topic than the hosts!
As ever, follow us Twitter on @JHGSEnglish for speedy updates; leave us a comment and like on YouTube or give us a follow on Spotify if you can. Otherwise, just get the word out by telling your friends! (If you're a student lo...
2021-11-2631 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (Season 2 Episode 2 w/ Miss Mitchell)Let us whisk you away to meet some 19th century rebels this week in our episode with the English department's Miss Mitchell, where she tells us all about the mysterious-sounding Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
Many thanks to Kian (Y12), Kai (Y13) and Nik (Y13) for being such inquisitive panellists with excellent probing questions!
Follow us Twitter on @JHGSEnglish for speedy updates; leave us a comment and like on YouTube or give us a follow on Spotify if you can. Otherwise, just get the word out by telling your friends! (If you're a student look out for our quiz...
2021-10-1824 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about Machiavelli (Season 2, Episode 1 w/ Mr Sammels)Welcome back for season 2 of the ASK podcast, where once again we're hoping to help you 'Attain Secret Knowledge.'
This episode fits that description perfectly: we learn about a different side to Niccolò Machiavelli, less 'Machiavellian' than one might expect, AND we learn some inside information about our Assistant Head in our new 'quick fire questions' segment. For one thing, he doesn't like crisps!
Thanks to Dan A, Xavier A and Finn B of Year 13 for being excellent questioners and to our very distinguished guest, Mr Sammels for coming on to be interrogated. As per...
2021-10-1126 minNonprofit Jenni Show109. Inspiring Board Members to FundraiseHave you struggled to get your board involved in fundraising for your nonprofit? Fundraising expert Elizabeth Abel is here to share advice for inspiring and equipping your board members to become fundraisers. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Join Nonprofit Jenni's book club: tinyurl.com/septemberbookclub — Elizabeth Abel's social accounts: instagram.com/elizabethberniabel and linkedin.com/in/elizabethabel — The new 2021 Philanthropic Landscape Report from Elizabeth's fundraising firm: ccsfundraising.com/philanthropiclandscape — Learn Grant Writing's free webinar about becoming a grant writer: learngrantwriting.org/jenn...
2021-08-0933 minNonprofit Jenni Show108. Hosting Charity Events That Donors Love + Nonprofit Trivia!Play another round of Nonprofit Trivia with Jenni's sister, Michelle, to test your knowledge about the types of charity events donors love! Let's see how much you know about the elements of an event that are most engaging for donors; which event themes are most attractive to prospective attendees; and how donors generally learn about events they want to attend. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Jenni's Book Club, now open for applications to join our September book study — 2016 study published in The Nonprofit Times
2021-07-2627 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about the Extended Project Qualification (w/ Reuben, Tom, Matthew and Shane from Y12)Ever thought about diving headfirst into a topic that fills you with excitement and intrigue? This week, four of our brightest year 12s do just that on a diversity of topics: dark matter research; whether we should teach Shakespeare in schools; the 2008 financial crash and the safety of rollercoasters.
Once you've 'attained secret knowledge' with us, make sure you subscribe to the channel; follow us @JHGSEnglish and @JHGSHW for updates; follow us on Spotify and share the podcast with as many of your friends and family as you can!
2021-07-1238 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about being a Research ScientistThis week, look through the lens of a microscope and into the world of the research laboratory with our esteemed guest and Head of Science, Dr Anthony Bullard. There's certainly plenty of secret knowledge to attain with us this week, including plenty of hints and tips for those applying to university in the near future.
Follow us @JHGSEnglish , @JHGS_Science and @JHGSHW for regular podcast updates and please give us a comment below to let us know your ideas for topics, panellists, guests and perhaps even new segments! Why not subscribe to our YouTube Channel too?
2021-06-2639 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about Debating ReligionThis week is a special bonus recording of the JHGS Pratchett's Society's debate on the function of religion. Chaired by Aman, it's a passionate discussion between Year 12s Joe, Luke and Dan on the 'proposition' and Felix, Finn and Nik of the 'opposition'. It's a feisty affair and well worth a listen!
As ever, please subscribe to the channel and follow @JHGSEnglish and @JHGSHW for instant updates on this and future episodes.
DISCLAIMER: Apologies for the sound quality here; we had to record with windows and the door open in the debating classroom, which meant you...
2021-06-2118 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about Shakespeare in Italy (Podcast EP7 w/Mr Langridge)Feel transported to the sunny idylls of Italy this week on the ASK podcast as Mr Langridge talks fascinatingly about his theory that Shakespeare spent some of his 'lost years' exploring the country and absorbing the culture.
Remember to follow us @JHGSEnglish and @JHGSHW for regular podcast updates and give us a comment below to let us know your ideas for topics, panellists, guests and perhaps even new segments!
2021-06-1038 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about science and literature (BONUS 2 w/ Mrs Summers and Mr Till)Dear listeners, Mr Till and I couldn't resist having another wide-ranging discussion, this time about the intersections between science and literature. We cover quite an expanse of writers here, from Richard Dawkins, Bill Bryson and Sir Stephen Hawking to George Eliot, H.G. Wells and Mary Shelley, to name but a few.
There is also the announcement of the winner of our inaugural competition to win a Blackwell's book shop voucher, so listen out for that!
As ever, we hope you enjoy listening and encourage you to subscribe, follow and review us whenever and wherever...
2021-06-0243 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about cross-curricular texts (BONUS with Mrs Summers and Mr Till)We've gone rogue! Having had podcast withdrawal symptoms, Mr Till and I decided to record our independent chat about all things cross-curricular in the bonus ASK podcast thing week. As ever, we hope you attain some secret knowledge with us, perhaps gaining insight into the idea of the glass bead game, the importance of understanding how the life of women in Northern Ireland was impacted by the Troubles or even why Shakespeare really explored mental health long before it's become common practice. Not to mention, Mr Till mentions prizes...
As ever, please do follow @JHGSEnglish and @JHGSHW...
2021-05-2527 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about Jewish Resistance in the Holocaust (Ep 4 w/ Miss Labonte)Welcome back to the ASK podcast, where we hope you'll attain yet more secret knowledge with our fantastic staff and teachers and John Hampden Grammar School, High Wycombe.
Things take a dark, reflective turn this week as we look at Jewish resistance during the Holocaust in WW2, particularly centring around life in the ghettos. We also explore the topic of Anti-Semitism, which seems to be rearing its ugly head in modern political discourse.
Our brilliant history teacher Miss Beth Labonte is our guest this week, with knowledgeable panellists Aman of Y12, James of Y13 and Cl...
2021-05-2030 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about Places (Podcast Ep 3 w. F Tremelling)Dreaming of a sandy beach in the sun? Mrs Fiona Tremelling is on the ASK podcast this week to challenge us all to set our imaginations towards adventure and the creation incredible memories at the same time, whether that be a walk with your dog in the woods or exploring the beauteous wilds of Antarctica.
Be sure to follow us on @JHGSEnglish and @JHGSGeog and pop us a comment too. Suggestions for future topics and guests, as well as responses to Mr Till's quiz clues, are most welcome!
2021-05-1435 minASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK about the history of witchcraft (Podcast Ep 2 w. H Livingstone)You've made it to episode two of the ASK (Attain Secret Knowledge) podcast. Congratulations!
This week, we have the incredibly talented and knowledgeable Mrs Helen Livingstone taking us into the gruesome and frankly bizarre stories of the history of witchcraft. She's joined by our panel of three wizards from Year 12, Dan, Ewan and Tom.
Follow us for updates on @JHGSEnglish and @JHGSHistory and subscribe to our YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/kdgxB_acNAM) to receive the episodes as soon as they're published.
2021-05-0536 min
ASK (Attain Secret Knowledge)ASK EP1 - Ernest ShackletonWelcome to very first episode of the ASK podcast, where we hope to help you 'Attain Secret Knowledge' with the assistance of our fantastically knowledgeable teachers from John Hampden Grammar School. This week, along with our three erudite sixth form panellists, Téo, Dan and James, the wonderful Mr Andy Sawdon joins for an enthralling discussion of the Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer, Ernest Shackleton.
Please follow us at @JHGSEnglish and @JHGSHistory to keep up to date with everything we're doing.
2021-04-2834 minNonprofit Jenni Show100th Episode (Part 2) Featuring Over 100 Nonprofit Leaders!It's our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we're featuring over 100 nonprofit leaders to highlight great nonprofit work happening all over the country. In this episode, you'll hear: — 100 nonprofit leaders share their mission and something they've learned over the past 100 years — How to enter to win a free mini-course from Nonprofit Jenni's professional development store — Some of Jenni's favorite moments from the past 100 episodes, including her favorite advice and quotes from interview guests — A debut of two new segments of the Nonprofit Jenni Show with Emily Summers, a philanthropist and singer/songwriter who wrote ou...
2021-04-0652 minNonprofit Jenni Show100th Episode (Part 1) Featuring Over 100 Nonprofit Leaders!It's our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we're featuring over 100 nonprofit leaders to highlight great nonprofit work happening all over the country. In this episode, you'll hear: — 100 nonprofit leaders share their mission and something they've learned over the past 100 years — How to enter to win a free mini-course from Nonprofit Jenni's professional development store — Some of Jenni's favorite moments from the past 100 episodes, including her favorite advice and quotes from interview guests — A special interview and performance by Emily Summers, a philanthropist and singer/songwriter who wrote our theme songs! Get a li...
2021-04-0552 minNonprofit Jenni ShowCORRECTED: Different Communication With Different Supporters in 2021 + Nonprofit Trivia!Jenni talks about how to personalize communications with each of your different audiences, including corporate partners, major donors, monthly donors, and even people who just passively follow your nonprofit on social media. Also, Jenni's sister Michelle comes back for another round of Nonprofit Trivia, all about fundraising and communications in 2021. Get Jenni's 2021 Communications Calendar at nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore Get Jenni's Nonprofit Social Media Cheat Sheet for FREE at tinyurl.com/nonprofitjenni Our podcast guest this week is: --Michelle Gustafson from Caritas of Austin Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and...
2021-01-2524 minNonprofit Jenni Show6 Ways to Work With Corporations and Small Businesses + Nonprofit Trivia!Jenni outlines six ways your nonprofit can partner with corporations and local businesses in 2021, even during the COVID-19 pandemic! (Plus, listen all the way to the end of the episode for a bonus seventh way to partner with businesses.) Also, listener Brent Oest joins us for another round of Nonprofit Trivia to answer questions about--you guessed it--how nonprofits can collaborate with businesses. Talk to Jenni: Schedule a half-hour call to "Pick Jenni's Brain" about your fundraising and marketing challenges, or send me an email about anything you like! Bonus Tip #7: Download Jenni's Silent & Online Auction...
2021-01-0830 minNonprofit Jenni Show93. Safe Fundraising Event Ideas + Individual Fundraising TipsThis week on the Nonprofit Jenni Show, hear from a fellow listener as she explains what she's learned about how to host safe fundraising events in the midst of COVID-19. Also, Jenni shares a story about a client she's helping to improve their individual donor database. Want to host an online auction like Jada's organization did? Visit nonprofitjenni.com/courseandmore to get Jenni's Online Auction Guide with a bonus gift of Jenni's list of over 140 corporations that love to donate to charity auctions! Need help staying in touch with each of your donor segments in t...
2020-12-1822 minNonprofit Jenni ShowHow to Support Diverse Employee NeedsYou may have noticed that your employees all need support from you in different ways. We all have our own unique strengths, weaknesses, and quirks -- How can you lead your team to effectively support and empower each individual to do their best work? This week on the Nonprofit Jenni Show, we chat with Alycia Halladay from the Autism Science Foundation about employing individuals with autism. We also revisit a conversation with Meredith Benton from the Healing Trust with advice on developing a supportive work culture. Jenni also invites you to "pick her brain" about your year-end...
2020-11-2044 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show87. FAQs About Nonprofit PRIf you haven't listened to the Nonprofit Jenni Show episode about "Nonprofit PR: How to Work With Media to Attract New Supporters", we recommend you listen to that episode first! This week, we're following up on some extra FAQs about nonprofit Public Relations (PR). We also chat with two nonprofit leaders who are responsible for their nonprofit organizations' PR initiatives. Nonprofit Jenni Show listeners can get an exclusive discount on Jenni's "Build a PR Plan" Mini-Course! Go online to bit.ly/buildaprplan and use discount code "PR10" to get 10% off the mini-course. The mini-course includes:--A...
2020-09-2541 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show86. Nonprofit PR: How to Work With Media to Attract New SupportersIn small and medium nonprofits, marketing duties often fall to the Executive Director or Development Director who don't know the ins and outs of tactics like Public Relations (PR). Recently, Jenni has received a lot of questions about press releases, social media influencers, and other PR topics. This week, we want to demystify nonprofit PR and help your organization build a stronger PR plan. Nonprofit Jenni Show listeners can get an exclusive discount on Jenni's "Build a PR Plan" Mini-Course! Go online to bit.ly/buildaprplan and use discount code "PR10" to get 10% off the mini-course. The...
2020-09-1143 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show85. 7 Social Media Tips for NonprofitsJenni receives a LOT of questions about social media best practices for nonprofits, so we wanted to offer a few easy tips to improve your nonprofit's social media presence, engagement, and overall success in earning support for your mission. In this episode of the Nonprofit Jenni Show, we cover seven social media tips that are super easy to implement right away! Jenni also shares a quick update about the new podcast release schedule, and some ways you can help support the podcast. If you feel like your nonprofit's social media, website, or other marketing materials could use...
2020-08-2119 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show84. How to Start Internal Conversations About Equity and Race - Part 2This week, listen to the second part of Jenni's interview with thought leader and advocate Jon Royal about how to bring up the topic of equity and race with your nonprofit's leadership team. (Check out last week's episode to hear Part 1!) We continue talking about how to be sensitive and respectful while still approaching the conversation with bold and inspirational courage. In this podcast episode, Jon and Jenni mention several resources, including: --Jenni's Racial Justice Awareness Kit, available at nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore Our guest this week is: --Jon Royal (jonroyal@gmail.com)
2020-08-0732 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show83. Educating Your Staff and Supporters About Equity - Part 1Ongoing events like the spread of COVID-19 and #BlackLivesMatter have recently made inequities in our healthcare, educational, correctional, and other systems more obvious on a national level. Fortunately, we've seen many nonprofits revisit their Diversity / Equity / Inclusion (DEI) policies (or build completely new ones from scratch) as a result. This week, Jenni speaks again with thought leader and advocate Jon Royal to discuss an example of how your nonprofit can promote equity and racial justice in your community. This episode is Part 1 of 2 -- look for Part 2 next week! In this podcast episode, Jon and Jenni mention...
2020-07-3147 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show82. Keep Your Staff and Board Engaged with an Inclusive CultureMany nonprofit leaders are (fortunately) revisiting or creating new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies as a result of systemic inequities that have been revealed by COVID-19 and #BlackLivesMatter. A huge part of an effective DEI strategy is developing an inclusive, supportive culture among your staff and board. This week on the Nonprofit Jenni Show, nonprofit executive Brenda Jimenez joins us (for the second time!) to offer her advice for hiring and retaining awesome team members. We also talk about how to attract the right type of candidates so you don't make a bad hire, and how to promote...
2020-07-2447 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show81. Interns at Your Nonprofit: How to Craft a Fair InternshipStarting a nonprofit internship program is no joke. I've heard people flippantly tell nonprofit leaders, "Just get an intern for that!" in response to legitimate complaints about a lack of time to accomplish all the tasks on their plate… But hiring an intern is even more difficult than hiring a new employee because interns are often still figuring what type of career they want to pursue, and usually have little to no prior experience. This week on the Nonprofit Jenni Show, the founder and director of Learning Life shares his experiences developing an internship program, including the wa...
2020-07-1730 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show80. 6 Tips for Online AuctionsBack when it first became clear that in-person nonprofit events wouldn't be possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, I recorded a coaching call I had with two nonprofit leaders (Emily and Sydni) to advise them on how to plan their very first virtual fundraising event. They gave me permission to release the recording on my podcast, so I published the call on May 1 in an episode called "Advice for Your First Virtual Fundraising Event". After the call, Sydni downloaded my Silent and Online Auction Guide (available at nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore) to decide whether they could pull off an online auction...
2020-07-1026 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show79. Let's Tackle the Incarceration ProblemThere are a million interconnected issues which have created our monstrous incarceration systems, and incarceration is just one more area where racial inequities become so glaringly obvious. This week on the Nonprofit Jenni Show, two Ameelio representatives come on the show to have a conversation with me about some of the specific failures of our incarceration systems. We discuss the solutions Ameelio offers to nonprofits, those who are incarcerated, and their loved ones. Some of the nonprofits Ameelio has partnered with so far include: --DreamKit (dreamkitapp.com)--Community Partners in Action (cpa-ct.org)--Perception Programs...
2020-07-0329 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show78. ICYMI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Social SectorIn light of the recently revived Black Lives Matter movement, acts of police brutality, and following riots and protests, I thought it was important to look back at some conversations I had back in January with a couple experts in equity. Originally entitled "I'm Not Interested in Equality Because Equality Isn't Good Enough", this episode has become extremely relevant again as nonprofit leadership teams review their DEI policies and goals. I also talk about some free and affordable communications tools your team can use to spread the word about systemic racism and how community members can help a...
2020-06-2645 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show77. How to Tell Your Nonprofit's Story, Even in the Midst of CrisisNonprofit storytelling is hard… And it gets even harder when unexpected crises come up in the world, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and heartbreaking cases of racial injustice. This week, we're getting advice from some storytelling experts so you can keep inspiring your donors, volunteers, and other supporters in the midst of crisis. We also talk about Jenni's new Awareness Kits to help your nonprofit educate the community about COVID-19 and Racial Injustice. Get a free version of each kit at nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore Our first guest is Dan Reed, CEO of SEED Fundraisers. He offers tips fo...
2020-06-1949 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show76. Tips for Pro Bono Relationships, Plus Some Nonprofit Resources!COVID-19 has caused budgets to shrink, not just for nonprofits, but for corporations too. Fortunately, there are still plenty of opportunities to partner with businesses and executives to get pro bono support for your organization! This week on the Nonprofit Jenni Show, we're talking about best practices for navigating relationships as your nonprofit collaborates with corporations. Before we dig into tips for pro bono relationships, Jenni shares info about her new COVID-19 Awareness Kits which can help your nonprofit protect seniors, people living in long-term care facilities, and people with underlying health conditions that make them especially...
2020-06-1251 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show75. How Nonprofit Advocacy Changes the Systems that Enable CrisisRecent events involving police violence, riots, and COVID-19 have forced nonprofit leaders to reevaluate their mission, programs, and operational structures, so this is the perfect time to refamiliarize yourself with the concept of advocacy. "Advocacy" is one of those words which has a bunch of different meanings, especially depending on the person you ask. This week on the Nonprofit Jenni Show, Jenni invites nonprofit advocacy expert Meredith Benton from the Healing Trust to explain the legal definition of advocacy and which nonprofits should engage in advocacy efforts. We also hear from Nicole Lynch, a nonprofit professional who coordinates the...
2020-06-0548 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show74. Free Online Marketing for Nonprofits: Google Ad Grant vs. SEO"Safer at Home" ordinances and social distancing guidelines have caused an increase in people searching online for ways to support the causes they care about most, so it's super important for your nonprofit to show up in Google results. This week on the Nonprofit Jenni Show, we talk about two ways to ensure new supporters can find you: the Google Ad Grant and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). After talking about SEO on the podcast last week, Jenni wanted to address some questions about the differences between the Google Ad Grant and SEO. She invites Grant Hensel, Founder...
2020-05-2944 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show73. 9 Tips to Improve Your Website and SEOIn this time of social distancing and Stay at Home / Safer at Home protocol, it's more important than ever to ensure that people are able to find your nonprofit online when they're searching for ways to support the causes they care about...because let's face it: Everyone is on their devices all hours of the day now! It's time to improve your nonprofit's Search Engine Optimization (SEO) so your donation needs, volunteer opportunities, and program offerings are easy to find. Jenni recently released a Nonprofit SEO Mini-Course on her website at nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore In...
2020-05-2247 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show72. Thrive Through COVID-19: Virtual Fundraisers, Reaching Underserved Communities, and MoreA few weeks ago, we chatted with some nonprofit leaders from Childspring International and Good Tidings Foundation to learn how their organizations have adapted their fundraising and programming in the face of COVID-19. This week, we're talking to leaders from Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee and Reach Out and Read Colorado to hear even more examples and advice for how nonprofits can continue to thrive in the midst of the pandemic. First, Hayley Levy (Director of Development for Gilda's Club Middle Tennessee) talks about how she planned her very first virtual 5k fundraising event and raised over $6,000 with...
2020-05-1539 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show71. Where to Find Professional Development During the COVID-19 PandemicAs part of our ongoing series about how nonprofits can thrive in the face of COVID-19, we wanted to address questions we've received from leaders about how they should fill staff and volunteer time. Many Executive Directors have told us they would like to use this time during "Safer at Home" periods to offer virtual professional development opportunities to staff and volunteers who aren't able to carry out their normal roles. In this week's episode of the Nonprofit Jenni Show, Jenni highlights a few high-quality professional development activities which can all be completed online from Holly Rustick of Grant...
2020-05-0833 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show70. Advice for Your First Virtual Fundraising EventMany nonprofits have had to cancel their upcoming fundraising events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and some leaders are trying to figure out how to host virtual events for the first time. In this episode, you'll hear a real life coaching call between Jenni and the leaders of a nonprofit as they figure out what action steps they'll need to take to host a successful live streaming event. Jenni covers questions about: --Live streaming platforms--Online fundraising tactics--Peer to peer fundraising, including fundraising kits and training--Online silent auctions--Virtual event sponsorship...
2020-05-0144 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show69. How Nonprofits Can Adapt in Response to COVID-19As COVID-19 forces us to engage in self isolation and social distancing, how should your nonprofit adjust its fundraising and program strategies? This week, we'll learn how two nonprofit organizations are adapting to this weird new world. Childspring International had to cancel its signature fundraising event due to shelter-in-place policies, and decided to host an online silent auction event for the first time to offset this loss. They have also had to pause the components of their program which require international travel due to the risks associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Good Tidings Foundation is...
2020-04-2447 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show68. Can You Get Funding from CARES Act and Local COVID-19 Emergency Response Funds?As new loan and grant opportunities pop up through the CARES Act, COVID-19 emergency response funds, and other funding sources, you may feel pressure to research and apply for all of these opportunities for your nonprofit. But do these funding sources actually apply to you? In this special episode of the Nonprofit Jenni Show, we'll cover the basics of the new CARES Act legislation and best practices for researching and applying to COVID-19 rapid response funds. Our guests on this episode include:--Charles Rodriguez from Adams Keegan, adamskeegan.com--Nicole Sibilski, https://www.linkedin.com...
2020-04-1443 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show67. Advice from Nonprofit Leaders About The Big Payback (and Other Local Giving Days)Do you have a local 24-hour Day of Giving coming up this spring, like The Big Payback in Middle Tennessee? This episode is Part 4 of our 4-week series about local giving days, and this week we're talking about winning strategies for The Big Payback (and other local giving days). Hear advice from executive directors, development directors, and other nonprofit leaders from organizations like:--The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee--Marriage Dynamics Institute--Fashion is for Every Body--Williamson College--Compassionate Hands--Global Education Center--New Beginnings Center--Poverty and the Arts
2020-04-1041 minNonprofit Jenni Show66. Why Nonprofit Leaders Dread The Big Payback (and Other Local Giving Days)Do you have a local 24-hour Day of Giving coming up this spring, like The Big Payback in Middle Tennessee? This episode is Part 3 of our 4-week series about local giving days, and Jenni is outlining some of the biggest reasons that nonprofit leaders in her community are dreading The Big Payback: The same nonprofit always seems to "win" the day every year, so it feels really hard to make an impact. Nonprofits don't get to keep 100% of the funds they raise during the Giving Day. Some nonprofits have just hosted (or are about to host) their spring...
2020-04-0327 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show65. ICYMI: Local Giving Days and The Big Payback, part 2Communities all over the country host 24 hour "Giving Days" for their city, county, region, or state, and many of these are coming up this spring! In this throwback episode, you'll hear from nonprofit leaders who have hosted successful fundraising campaigns during Middle Tennessee's Day of Giving, The Big Payback. Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing, Fundraising, Growth, and Starting Up. Visit nonprofitjenni.com to learn more. All information in the Nonprofit Jenni Show is very general in nature, and may...
2020-03-2749 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show64. ICYMI: Local Giving Days and The Big PaybackCommunities all over the country host 24 hour "Giving Days" for their city, county, region, or state, and many of these are coming up this spring! In this throwback episode, you'll hear from nonprofit leaders who have hosted successful fundraising campaigns during Middle Tennessee's Day of Giving, The Big Payback. Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing, Fundraising, Growth, and Starting Up. Visit nonprofitjenni.com to learn more. All information in the Nonprofit Jenni Show is very general in nature, and may...
2020-03-2054 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show63. Tips for Collaboration, Internally and ExternallyWe talk a lot about collaboration on this podcast because no one person (or one nonprofit) can change the world alone. If you're serious about fulfilling your nonprofit's mission, it's vital to build cooperative and collaborative partnerships with others. This week, we take a look at an example of internal collaboration (how to collaborate with others within a nonprofit's program) and one of external collaboration (how a nonprofit collaborates with other organizations). Our guests this episode are:--Greg O'Loughlin, a teacher and Executive Director of Educators Cooperative--Ashley Taylor, the Chicago chapter leader of Bullets 4...
2020-02-2841 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show62. How to Hire Great Nonprofit StaffYou need to hire someone quickly who is well-qualified, can get along with the rest of your team, and feels passionately about your mission. The nonprofit hiring process can be extremely stressful or extremely exciting, depending on how well you prepare. This week on the Nonprofit Jenni Show, our guests share their tips for hiring your next great staff member. First we chat with Rhea Wong, a former nonprofit Executive Director and current consultant (plus a fellow podcaster!), who shares her personal experiences with hiring staff at a small nonprofit organization. She also talks about the book "...
2020-02-2145 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show61. Should I Start a Nonprofit?I would guess that when Nonprofit Jenni Show listeners email me, about half of the emails are asking for my advice about how to start a new nonprofit organization supporting a cause they feel really passionate about. I love that passion--we need more of that spirit in the world! But is starting a nonprofit organization really the most effective way to create meaningful, lasting change in the areas that matter most? In this week's star-studded podcast episode, two of my favorite nonprofit thought leaders share their advice on what you should consider before you decide to form a new...
2020-02-1442 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show60. How to Host Better Events, Part TwoHosting a nonprofit event sounds easy...until you actually do it! There are a million little pieces that have to come together for the big day, and I wanted to talk about all of them. There was so much great information in my interviews this week that I have to break this episode into two parts. In Part Two, we continue chatting with Holly Clark, a seasoned nonprofit events planner and owner of Holly Clark Events. Holly tells me how she plans and coordinates an upscale signature event for a well-established nonprofit (Dancing for Safe Haven) and...
2020-02-0738 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show59. How to Host Better Events, Part OneHosting a nonprofit event sounds easy...until you actually do it! There are a million little pieces that have to come together for the big day, and I wanted to talk about all of them. There was so much great information in my interviews this week that I have to break this episode into two parts. In Part One, we'll talk about how you can improve your next fundraising event with donor data and how to welcome newcomers who are attending their first event with you. Our first guest is Timi Paccioretti, the Senior Marketing Manager of...
2020-01-3142 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show58. Why Peer to Peer Fundraising Should Be MandatoryWhen I talk about fundraising with leaders of small and midsize nonprofits, I frequently hear them tell me they want to increase their revenue either through grants or through fundraising events. Unfortunately, many of these nonprofit leaders don't realize they've walked right past the low-hanging fruit, which is Peer to Peer Fundraising (also called P2P Fundraising). Whether you've tried P2P fundraising unsuccessfully in the past, you're completely intimidated by the idea of asking your peers for money, or you just want to sharpen your P2P fundraising skills, you'll love this week's podcast episode! First...
2020-01-2448 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show57. I'm Not Interested in Equality Because Equality Isn't Good EnoughWhen Jon Royal told me, "I'm not interested in equality because equality isn't good enough," I knew I needed to put together a podcast about this. Why shouldn't nonprofits strive toward equality? And if equality isn't good enough, what is? This week, we're discussing the difference between equal opportunities and equitable outcomes, why nonprofits should prioritize equity, and some practical steps for getting started. Our guests this episode are: --Jon Royal, who works as a theatre director and a social sector thought leader --Chandra Williams, the CEO of Center for Student Achievement Solutions ...
2020-01-1748 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show56. Youth Programs and Youth LeadersHave you ever heard a program described as "For Women, By Women" or "For Veterans, By Veterans" or "For (a group of people), By (a group of people)"? Nonprofit leaders Usually recognize the need to empower various adult populations to support themselves instead of simply prescribing solutions, but it's easy to forget that youth can also be empowered to creatively solve problems and manage programs. In this episode, we'll talk with nonprofit leaders who help youth unlock their potential to create meaningful change, and help adults get out of the way! Our guests this episode are:...
2020-01-0347 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show55. Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Grants?Many nonprofit leaders believe when they need more money for their organization, the obvious solution is to start applying for grants. But is that actually the best option for your organization right now? Today we're exploring what your nonprofit needs have in place before applying for grants. We also talk about: --How to decide whether you should write grants yourself, find a volunteer to learn grant writing, or hire a contracted grant writer--Which types of grants you should apply for--What to expect after you've submitted a grant application--How to build relationships...
2019-12-2052 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show54. Creative Ways to Serve Animals Without Opening Yet Another ShelterSometimes your first idea for serving a mission may not be the best idea! For example, I talk to a lot of aspiring nonprofit leaders who want to help homeless animals, and their first instinct is usually to open a shelter… But most communities already have several shelters in place. In this episode, we meet two social sector leaders who are filling other needs of homeless animals in creative ways. Our guests this episode are:--Lisa Stetar from Crossroads Campus, a nonprofit organization connecting humans and animals through humane education, job training, pet adoptions, and affordable ho...
2019-12-1346 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show53. Fifteen Free and Affordable Nonprofit Resources You Need in the New Year, Plus One to AvoidPrepare your nonprofit for a more effective, mission-driven New Year in 2020 with Nonprofit Jenni's top fifteen favorite free and affordable nonprofit resources...and also learn which one free resource to AVOID! Podcast host Jenni Hargrove talks about the fifteen free and affordable resources she's constantly recommending to her nonprofit clients. You've probably heard of some of these resources before, like Canva and Google Docs, but Jenni wants to make sure you're getting the most out of these great tools with some features you may have overlooked or forgotten about. At the end of the episode, Jenni talks about one...
2019-12-0645 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show52. Four Reasons Nonprofit Leaders Hate Giving TuesdayWhen Jenni starts to speak about Giving Tuesday, she gets lots of eye rolls from nonprofit leaders who feel like Giving Tuesday is a waste of time for their organizations. In this episode, Jenni breaks down the four most common objections she hears from nonprofit leaders about why they don't like to participate in this twenty-four hour giving day. She also interviews Sarah Barr, the Executive Director of the Marysville Uptown Theatre Organization, who is in the midst of planning and executing a Capital Campaign, Giving Tuesday Campaign, and Year End Appeal all at the same time. ...
2019-11-2038 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show49. Copywriting (writing content) to tell your story and earn supportIt's easy to overthink the process of copywriting and feel a lot of pressure to write the perfect appeal, but copywriting is like any other skill which just takes patience and practice. In the last episode of Season 4, we chat with a seasoned copywriter who faces the challenging task of writing uplifting stories for a nonprofit hospice care facility, and a data expert who help nonprofits communicate hard facts and figures without detracting from the passion and heart behind their message. Plus, Jenni answers an anonymous question from a nonprofit executive director who feels like he should...
2019-08-1951 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show48. Headquarters versus Affiliate offices -- Why is there so much tension?If you work for a nonprofit which has offices all over the country or world, you may have noticed some tension between the headquarters and its affiliate offices, or even between affiliate offices themselves when "turf wars" arise. This week's episode addresses the natural tension between such offices to compare the positive and negative aspects of working for a far-reaching charity organization. You'll hear all the perspectives: What it's like to work for headquarters, for an affiliate, in a relatively small city, and overseas where cultural norms are completely different. Our guests also provide advice on how you can...
2019-08-1251 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show47. Why nonprofits need grassroots marketing"Grassroots marketing" refers to any type of free or inexpensive marketing tactic. So many nonprofit professionals have become obsessed with learning about the newest SEO algorithms and digital marketing tools that it may be helpful to be reminded that some situations really require face-to-face relationships. In this episode, get inspired by examples of nonprofit grassroots marketing campaigns which have been successful in attracting new clients, donors, and volunteers. Here are just a few of the stories you'll hear about movements fueled by grassroots marketing: A small community festival in Sandy Springs, Georgia capitalizes on political and social trends...
2019-08-0548 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show46. Partnering with AmeriCorps: 3 unique experiencesLearn what it's like to work with AmeriCorps as an individual or as an organization. Three AmeriCorps alumni share their unique experiences, each serving under a different branch of the AmeriCorps organization. Our guests this episode include:--Michelle Gustafson with Caritas of Austin--Joseph Gutierrez with Maddox Charitable Fund--Savannah Buttery, most recently with a volunteer program called Wwoof Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing, Fundraising, Growth, and Starting Up. Visit nonprofitjenni.com to learn more.
2019-07-2948 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show45. Two Resources for Social EnterprisesIf you're thinking about starting a social enterprise, you'll need lots of support! In this episode, we'll talk about two resources to help you get started, grow, and develop professionally to strengthen your impact. Our guests this episode include:--Rachel Schaffer Lawson from Schaffer Law Firm--Kila Englebrook from Social Enterprise Alliance Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing, Fundraising, Growth, and Starting Up. Visit nonprofitjenni.com to learn more. All information in the Nonprofit Jenni Show...
2019-07-1545 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show44. How Nonprofits Can Own Social EnterprisesLearn how forming a social enterprise can provide your nonprofit with an additional stream of revenue, support your mission, and tie into your existing programs. Our guests this episode include:--Brad Kimbler from Staff360 (owned by Safe Haven Family Shelter)--Daniel Furbish from Oasis Bike Workshop (owned by Oasis Center) Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing, Fundraising, Growth, and Starting Up. Visit nonprofitjenni.com to learn more. All information in the Nonprofit Jenni Show is very...
2019-07-0846 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show43. Workplace Culture, Climate, and Benefits in the Social SectorWhen resources are scarce, you may feel like it's impossible to build a healthy culture and climate for your team. Unfortunately, a toxic workplace leads to even more financial difficulties due to high turnover and burnout, recruiting and training expenses, and interrupted relationships with your constituents. How can you honor your team, your mission, and your budget all at the same time? Our guests this episode include:--Meredith Benton with The Healing Trust--Trevor Benitone with Adams Keegan--Anonymous Nonprofit Professional Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and...
2019-07-0153 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show42. How to Start a Young Professionals Group with Your NonprofitYoung Professionals (YP) Groups can help your nonprofits spread awareness of its mission to new generations, increase your donor base, and plan for successions. Engaging young professionals is becoming ever more vital as Baby Boomers start to retire from their long-held leadership positions! Learn how to create an effective YP Group, YP Committee, or Junior Board at your nonprofit. Our guests this episode include:--Jasmyn Alvarez with Park Center--Amos Glass with the Nashville Repertory Theatre Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in...
2019-06-241h 14
Nonprofit Jenni Show41. How to Plan Capital CampaignsHear from two Development Directors who recently completed capital campaigns. each fundraising millions of dollars. One campaign involved major renovations for a historic theatre, and the other built a brand new facility, including a commercial kitchen and revenue generating meeting space. Our guests this episode include:--Brooke Bernard with Belcourt Theatre--Teri Sloan with Nashville Food Project Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing, Fundraising, Growth, and Starting Up. Visit nonprofitjenni.com to learn more. All information...
2019-06-1751 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show40. Complicated Client StoriesThe public can have trouble understanding why a social issue is so difficult to solve, and it's up to you to explain all the layers that cause the problem. How do you explain why it's so difficult to end addiction, sex trafficking, and other mammoth issues? Our guests this episode include:--Pamela Sessions and Savak Millis from Renewal House--Emily Willmore from End Slavery Tennessee Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing, Fundraising, Growth, and Starting Up. Visit nonprofitjenni...
2019-06-1046 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show39. Future-Proof Your Nonprofit with TechnologyLearn how to make your organization resilient to change with a technology infrastructure you actually understand how to use. Even if you have all the right technology systems in place, they won't do any good if you don't know how to use them or if they all operate in silos! Our guests this episode include:--Blake Stockard from Kumwe Systems--Alicia Bell from Graceworks Ministries--Nick Bicknell from Little Green Light Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing...
2019-06-0449 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show38. Collaborating with CorporationsIn our first episode of Season 4, Jenni talks about how nonprofits can partner with companies beyond the standard event sponsorships and corporate grants. If your organization hasn't considered how to involve businesses in your programming, client services, volunteer groups, and other creative approaches, get some inspiration from this episode. Our guests this episode include:--Melissa McWilliams from Fannie Battle Day Home--Chad Kahn from DipJar Nonprofit Jenni provides consulting services and coaching calls for nonprofits and social impact organizations seeking guidance in the areas of Marketing, Fundraising, Growth, and Starting Up. Visit nonprofitjenni...
2019-05-2743 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show37. Bonus Episode: The Big Payback - Part 2Before Season 4 of the Nonprofit Jenni Show is released May, I'm releasing two bonus episodes about The Big Payback! The Big Payback is Middle Tennessee's annual "day of giving," hosted by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. In these bonus episodes, I'm interviewing nonprofits which have been hugely successful with their online giving day campaigns. Whether you live in Middle Tennessee or on the other side of the country, I know you'll pick up some brilliant giving day ideas from these special bonus episodes. Our guests this episode include:--Carter Abel from Soles4Souls--Sarah...
2019-04-0947 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show36. Bonus Episode: The Big Payback - Part 1Before Season 4 of the Nonprofit Jenni Show is released May, I'm releasing two bonus episodes about The Big Payback! The Big Payback is Middle Tennessee's annual "day of giving," hosted by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. In these bonus episodes, I'm interviewing nonprofits which have been hugely successful with their online giving day campaigns. Whether you live in Middle Tennessee or on the other side of the country, I know you'll pick up some brilliant giving day ideas from these special bonus episodes. Our guests this episode include:--Kathryn Bennett from CFMT--Leah Hashinger...
2019-03-1853 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show35. When Social Enterprises Make More SenseNonprofit organizations help make the world go round, but so do social enterprises...and sometimes they do it even better! In this episode, we'll hear from social enterprise founders who help strengthen the social sector. This is a great episode for nonprofits who want to learn how to collaborate with social enterprises, and for aspiring nonprofit founders who may not have considered the option of starting a for-profit mission-led business. Our guests this episode include:--Emily Mahoney from BRANDED Collective--Dominique Anderson from Junior CEO Tennessee Support the Nonprofit Jenni Show with $1, $5, or $7...
2019-01-2148 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show34. Intro to Foundation CenterMaybe you've heard of Foundation Center before, but you're not quite sure how they can help your nonprofit. Or maybe you know they host networking events, or they offer workshops, but you don't know if you're missing out on one of their many other services. That's why this week, we're talking with Alexis Flannagan, the Community Outreach Manager at Foundation Center South, to learn all about their wide range of supportive programs for professionals in the social sector. Support the Nonprofit Jenni Show with $1, $5, or $7 per month by visiting patreon.com/nonprofitjenni! Our supporters have the opportunity...
2019-01-1439 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show33. How to Grow in a Healthy WayEvery nonprofit has "pie in the sky" goals for growth, but it's important to make sure you're prepared to scale up in a healthy way before you jump in. In this episode, we'll ask questions like, Do you have the infrastructure needed to scale your operations? Do you have plenty of support from your board, staff, and volunteers? How can you achieve a major organizational shift without letting your services or relationships lapse? Support the Nonprofit Jenni Show with $1, $5, or $7 per month by visiting patreon.com/nonprofitjenni! Our supporters have the opportunity to send in Anonymous Questions...
2019-01-0743 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show32. Christmas Checklist for NonprofitsBefore you take off for Christmas next week, make sure you have these 3 things ready to go! In this bonus Christmas episode, Jenni outlines her 3 biggest recommendations to make sure your nonprofit doesn't miss an opportunity to engage with your supporters over one of the biggest holidays in the world. These recommendations apply to your organization even if your supporters don't celebrate Christmas. Support the Nonprofit Jenni Show with $1, $5, or $7 per month by visiting patreon.com/nonprofitjenni! Our supporters have the opportunity to send in Anonymous Questions, recommend interview guests, and help choose topics for future episodes.
2018-12-2109 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show31. Social Media FundraisersMany nonprofit organizations I speak with have tried social media fundraising before with less-than-stellar results. However, I always preach about the benefits of social media, so I'm devoting this whole episode to the best practices for these online fundraisers! This week, we'll talk about the importance of consistency in your social media strategy, how to add an online fundraising component to your major fundraising events, and how to find and activate influencers who support your organization. Our guests today include:--Stacy Nunnally from Tennessee Imagination Library and Safe Haven Family Shelter--Lara Buckheit from DLyted
2018-12-1748 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show30. Tips for Expanding to New LocationsWhether your nonprofit organization is looking to expand to a new area of town or an entirely new city across the country, you're sure to face unexpected challenges. This week, we're addressing some of the most common challenges I hear about, including the question about how to raise awareness about your cause in a new geographic area, the struggle to find new donors to support another branch, and even figuring out how your operations should change to fit your new surroundings. Our guests today include: --Grant Hensel from Nonprofit Megaphone --Brenda Mikec from Ride for...
2018-12-1043 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show29. CEO vs. the Board -- What's the difference, and why we need bothLately Ive received lots of Anonymous Questions about the role of a board of directors in relationship with the Executive Director. There are many legal grey areas associated with this relationship, so I asked my favorite nonprofit attorney Rachel Schaffer Lawson to come back to the show and answer all the questions you have submitted. Please keep in mind her answers to my questions do not constitute legal advice for your specific nonprofit organization or situation! If you have further questions, please reach out to Rachel directly--she does not charge for phone calls or emails. Our guest...
2018-12-0342 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show28. Grantwriting is More than Just Asking for MoneyGrantwriting involves a lot more than simply filling out an application asking for money. The infrastructure and operations of your organization play a big role in determining which types of grants and how much funding you qualify to receive, so it's important to make sure every part of your organization is working together as you enter your next grant application process. In this episode, we'll talk about the different people who should be involved in your grantwriting, what types of metrics you should provide in grant applications, and how to effectively measure and communicate your outcomes to grant makers.
2018-11-1945 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show12. Bonus Episode ft. Shower The PeopleIn this special bonus episode, Jenni interviews the winner of the Nonprofit Jenni Show Prize Package! Meredith McLeod is the Chief Administrator of Shower The People. She talks about the story behind her organization, the challenges she's facing, and how she'll use each prize to grow her organization. Music by Emily Summers. Opinions expressed in the Nonprofit Jenni Show are very general in nature. Please contact Jenni with specific questions you have regarding your nonprofit. © 2018 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
2018-04-1012 min
Nonprofit Jenni Show1. My Nonprofit Isn't SexyWelcome to the first season of the Nonprofit Jenni Show! In this first episode, I chat with nonprofit professionals who share their experiences working in cause areas that aren't "sexy." How do you convince people that your nonprofit is cool if you aren't curing cancer or saving puppies? My guests this episode include: —Kristen Korzenowski from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee —Jennifer Abernathy and Mandy Hansen from the Tennessee Respite Coalition —Maegan Phan from the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute PRIZE PACKAGE: To celebrate the first season of the Nonprofit Jenni Show, my spo...
2018-01-2650 min