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Reflections on Generosity107: A Source of Blessing"...And joy is the appropriate attitude with which to help others because acts of generosity are a source of blessing to the giver as well as the receiver..."This week, I’m reading a quote from John Chrysostom from the 400 A.D.s.Reflection questions:If you are writing a fundraising appeal for an urgent need, step back and ask yourself these two questions.What will the donor feel when they read or hear your appeal?Does the appeal honor the subject’s dignity or, if a...2025-07-0704 min
Next in NonprofitsResponding to attacks with Greg Harrell-Edge
Greg Harrell-Edge is the founder of Proimpact Project, which is "Supporting nonprofit leaders with content and a community to scale impact."
Greg talks to host Steve Boland about the need for early response, and more frequent responses, when nonprofits and social good missions are attacked. Keeping the tone authentic about your work and the real impact of your work, helps shift the conversation away from demonizing the whole sector. Greg mentions his influence in emphasis on impact from Dan Pallotta's TED talk. Greg further suggests tying fundraising support messages when appropriate...2025-07-0144 minNext in NonprofitsAdvocacy, 501 (c) 3 and 501 (c) 4 with Kat Rohn of Outfront Minnesota
Kat Rohn is the Executive Director of Outfront Minnesota, as well as Outfront Minnesota Community Services!
Kat joins host Steve Boland to talk about advocacy in the nonprofit sector with a focus on the differences between 501 (c) 3 organizations (purely public charities with tax deductible contributions) and 501 (c) 4 nonprofits (social welfare organization where gifts are not tax deductible). All nonprofits can be engaged in some kinds of advocacy, and the conversation references some help on understanding this from the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
Kat talks about Outfront Minnesota's experience managing...2025-06-1742 min
Go Beyond Fundraising: The Podcast for NonprofitsHow Nonprofits Can Navigate Uncertainty and Emerge Stronger in 2025The challenges have come quickly in 2025, leaving many nonprofits at risk of losing funding. Donors could be impacted, too, amid job loss, tariffs, and inflation. The next step forward may not be obvious, but one thing is clear: this is no time to stand still.
On this episode of the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we talk with Allegiance Group + Pursuant CEO Trent Ricker about how nonprofits can navigate the economic and social uncertainty this year has brought. He explains why leaning into this moment is critical to emerge stronger on the other side.
As we learned with COVID and the...2025-05-2737 minNext in NonprofitsNext in Nonprofits 202 - Community Centric Fundraising with Faviola Ramirez and Brooke Thomson
Faviola "Favi" Ramirez is a community organizer, often with BIPOC outdoors. Brooke Thomson is the development director at Abortion Care Network. Favi and Brooke have been part of the Community-centric fundraising movement, including a group sharing and based in Minnesota.
Favi and Brooke join the podcast to talk about the origins of community-centric fundraising, and help to define it with some of the ten principles defined on the CCF website. Concepts of indigenizing giving and grant-making, beginning the work with an audit of existing donor pages of website looking at terms of "we"...2025-05-2040 minNext in NonprofitsReceiving non-cash gifts with Patrick Kincade
Patrick Kincade is Regional Director at Stonebridge Capital Advisors, a firm offering portfolio management services and related advising to nonprofit organizations as well as businesses and individuals.
Patrick talks with host Steve Boland about a range of ways nonprofits can be ready to receive larger gifts, especially gifts that may not be cash. Gifts could be donations of stock, or gifts of value like real-estate or even new classes of assets like cryptocurrency. Patrick talks about planning, tools to have at the ready, and when it may be time to decline some more...2025-05-1343 minNext in NonprofitsKnowledge sharing with Next in Nonprofits
This special 200th Anniversary episode of the podcast is hosted by KD Bauer and features members of the Next in Nonprofits team! KD talks with Steve Boland, Kathleen Conroy and Chelley McLear about sharing knowledge in the nonprofit sector. (Team members Bruktait Kebede, Keren Gudeman, and Grace Mayo contributed ideas off mic!) Next in Nonprofits chooses to do this in many ways, including by producing this podcast!
Many charities learn a great deal about community support, new tools, partnerships and so much more. Sharing that learning is not always the top priority of...2025-04-2244 minReflections on Generosity96: Unexpected Gift"... If donors are largely unaware of fluctuations in the grants received by charities, then reductions in fund-raising becomes a sensible explanation for crowding out..."This week, I came across a large scale research article from 2009 titled, “Is Crowding Out Due Entirely to Fundraising?”Reflection questions:If your organization suddenly lost significant government funding, what unique strengths, especially through your donor relationships, could you leverage to better serve your specific community's needs?The nonprofit sector has faced profound shifts before. Will you ponder with me how our current challenges could bring...2025-04-2105 minNext in NonprofitsAl-Maa'uun with Tyrus Hayes for Podcasthon
Tyrus Hayes is the Director of Strategic Engagement for Al-Maa'uun, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit whose "mission is to alleviate poverty and oppression within black and communities of color in North Minneapolis and surrounding areas through direct service and advocacy."
The Next in Nonprofits Podcast usually focuses on a broad topic of interest to the nonprofit community rather than featuring the story of a single nonprofit. We were approached by Podcasthon to divert from our regular format once a year to lift up the work of a specific mission. We are proud to bring the...2025-03-1841 minReflections on Generosity92: Execise of Virtue in the Face of Indecision“...Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks in great and honorable courses with a sure hope and trust in itself...”This week, I’m reflected on the words of Cicero as weaved through several of his works, published between 89 BC and 43 BC. Reflection questions:Is there an area where you are stuck in indecision and procrastination? How can you bring confidence, hope, or trust in a good outcome to that area of indecision?Reflection on quotes:This week, I’m been thinking about the effect...2025-03-1004 minReflections on Generosity91: (Nonprofits Have) A Power Conspicuous"Thenceforth they are no longer isolated individuals, but a power conspicuous from the distance whose actions serve as an example; when it speaks, people listen...."This week, I’m reading selected quotes from Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville. Published in 1835. Note: his use of the word association is our current word for nonprofit.Reflection questions:How are we sharing the impact of the causes we serve? In sharing our impacts, are we welcoming our communities to unite with us and have their power enhanced?How are...2025-03-0303 minReflections on Generosity89: Generosity with Discernment"...Where there is quiet and meditation, there is neither worry nor dissipation...."This week, I’m reflecting on Of the Virtues putting Vices to Flight by Francis of Assisi, first published in English in 1906.Reflection questions:Which virtue do you want to cultivate this week?Complete this sentence, This week, I want our donors to know and feel...Reflection on quote:As I record this week’s reflection, there continues to be so much upheaval for nonprofits. How we respond matters to our missi...2025-02-1804 minGo Beyond Fundraising: The Podcast for NonprofitsThink Like an Entrepreneur: Revenue Growth & Sustainable Programs for NonprofitsNonprofits operate in a fast-paced world. To navigate the rapid changes in technology, social behaviors, and how we exchange information, it’s time to think like an entrepreneur.
In this episode of the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, our CEO, Trent Ricker, talks with Tom Ulbrich, President and CEO of Goodwill of Western New York. Tom has extensive entrepreneurial experience, having owned and grown multiple businesses. He also ran the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at the University of Buffalo and was an Assistant Dean at the Schools of Management and Social Work, where he worked on social innovation.
Throughout this conversation, To...2025-02-1040 minGo Beyond Fundraising: The Podcast for NonprofitsProven Strategies to Maximize DAF Impact for NonprofitsDoes your organization struggle to engage donors behind gifts from donor-advised funds (DAFs)? Have you received a generous DAF gift but wondered how to thank the anonymous donor and build a lasting connection? Engaging DAF donors can be challenging, especially when anonymity creates a barrier. However, with thoughtful strategies, your nonprofit can foster gratitude, retention, and deeper donor relationships, even with DAF contributors.
In this episode of the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, Ryan Carpenter, VP of Client Success at GivingDNA, tackles the challenges nonprofits face with DAF giving. Ryan shares practical strategies to build stronger relationships with DAF donors, despite...2025-02-0517 minReflections on Generosity85: Contributions to Justice"...How lovely that everyone, great and small, can make their contribution toward introducing justice straight away!..."This week, I’m reading from Give, an essay from Anne Frank, published in 1959.Reflection questions:Pick a task on your to-do list this week and imagine your colleagues in other nonprofits doing the same task. What impact does your combined efforts have on your community?Where are you lacking in courage? To whom can you turn to receive support in that area?Reflection on quote:2025-01-2004 minReflections on Generosity75: Generosity Begins with Us"...A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed...."This week, I’m reading a quote from the Jewish wisdom on generosity from Proverbs 11.Reflection questions:As you wait for donors to respond to a campaign, have you given to the mission you serve?How are you leading this week in your daily life with the intention of generosity in your own life?Reflection on Quote:A part of any campaign is the waiting. We wait for a donor to join us...2024-11-0403 minReflections on Generosity73: Generosity Builds Democracy..."An association [nonprofit] is an educated and powerful body of citizens which cannot be twisted to any person's will or quietly trodden down,..." This week, I’m reading selected quotes from Democracy in America by Alexis De Tocqueville, published in 1835. Note. His use of the word association is our current word for nonprofit.Reflection questions:Are you getting caught up how national events affect the nonprofit you serve? Will you instead reflect on ways your nonprofit is improving your community through the power of association and democracy?How...2024-10-2104 minNext in NonprofitsExpanding ways to give with Laura Tufano
Laura Tufano is the founder and principle of Tufano Consulting, and is "a Certified Fund Raising Executive and has raised money for social justice, the arts, education, and human services over the course of her 20-year career."
Laura joins host Steve Boland to talk about how nonprofits can be open to all the ways donors may choose to give. One-time cash gifts and recurring donations online are great tools to involve donors, but nonprofits can help donors expand their thinking. Laura talks about the value of picking up the phone and just talking...2024-10-1545 minNext in NonprofitsNext in Nonprofits 190 - Recurring donor segmentation with Sheetal Puri
Sheetal Puri is the Senior Director, Digital Fundraising for the Wikimedia Foundation. "The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia and our other free knowledge projects." Wikimedia is supported by millions of individual donors, and projects like Wikipedia serve billions and billions of web views every month.
Host Steve Boland asked Sheetal to discuss a project to segment communications between existing donors (about two percent of Wikipedia users) and users who have not yet made a financial contribution. Her team sent an email to recurring donors before a campaign launch providing those...2024-10-0244 minGo Beyond Fundraising: The Podcast for NonprofitsCrisis Response Fundraising: Valuable Lessons Nonprofits Can LearnIn this episode, Pursuant's CEO Trent Ricker sat down with Kevin Hagan, President and CEO of PAN Foundation, to talk about the effect of global crises on fundraising. With the current Ukraine crisis, we've seen nontraditional or so-called 'unorganized' giving, as people adopted unique ways to support and donate. In this dialogue, these nonprofit leaders discuss lessons that nonprofits can learn from grassroots efforts like these when it comes to funding specific missions.2024-09-1128 minNext in NonprofitsDonor Management System survey with Karen Graham
Karen Graham is the founder of Karen Graham Consulting, with whose "20+ years experience in nonprofit leadership, consulting, and capacity building earned me a broad knowledge of how people, process, and technology can work together to create impact."
Karen was part of a team with NTEN and Lehman Associates collaborating on a survey of donor management system (DMS) satisfaction in the nonprofit community. The full survey materials are available at Karen Graham Consulting. Karen joins host Steve Boland to discuss the survey and the implications for organizations working with DMS' - which according to...2024-08-3045 minNext in NonprofitsLogic models with Lesley De Paz
Lesley De Paz is the lead consultant at Nonprofit Orchard, which offers a "step by step approach to align all aspects of my organization helping us to reach our potential."
Lesley recommends and uses logic models and theories of change to help nonprofits in their work. She joins host Steve Boland to talk about the difference between a logic model and a theory of change, how outputs are different from outcomes, understanding your own inputs to create change, and much more! Visit Nonprofit Orchard to see some examples of logic models, learn about...2024-07-1645 minNext in NonprofitsVolunteerism with Lynn Margherio
Lynn Margherio is the Founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, which "provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school, and at play. We supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities." Cradles to Crayons uses a lot of volunteers - of all ages - to meet their mission goals.
Lynn joins host Steve Boland to talk about the importance of volunteerism as a component of building both service delivery and community su...2024-06-1844 minNext in NonprofitsAI Responsibility Principles with Submittable
Anne Nies is the Director of Science for Submittable, and Sam Caplan is the Vice President of Social Impact. Submittable is a platform to help "clients further social impact through programs that reach millions of people around the world."
Anne and Sam join host Steve Boland to talk about five specific principles that Submittable is deploying as it makes Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools available in their platform - both for nonprofits and those organizations that support charities. The principles include AI as; Empowering, Accountable, Transparent, Equitable, and Private & Secure. Anne and...2024-04-3044 min
The BoostEpisode 9 - The Startup That's Boosting Nonprofits: A Conversation with Nonprofits HQHost Leon welcomes Zach and Alberto from Nonprofits HQ to discuss their journey in the nonprofit sector, the challenges they faced starting up, their move to San Antonio, and their mission to improve nonprofit operations through technology.Introductions:Zach and Alberto: Co-founders of Nonprofits HQHosts:Pablo Calvo: LinkedinLeon Hitchens: Linkedin & XFind Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBoostChannelWebsite: https://theboost.fm Nonprofits HQ Origins and Mission:Zach founded the Bites Foundation and faced challenges with nonprofit operations.Nonprofits HQ was b...2024-04-2729 minGo Beyond Fundraising: The Podcast for NonprofitsFundraising During an Election Year: What Nonprofits Need to Know in 2024It’s hard to miss the fact that 2024 is an election year. The presidential race is dominating news cycles and social media, but what does it mean for your fundraising efforts? On this episode of the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we talk with Allegiance Group + Pursuant Chief Strategy Officer Trent Ricker about what nonprofits can expect.
Organizations often fear that political giving will impact their fundraising; however, studies show this simply doesn’t happen. Instead, nonprofits should adjust their timing and approach to campaigns based on the political climate.
Ricker highlights the need for nonprofits to stay agile and responsive to c...2024-04-2322 minNext in NonprofitsElection-year fundraising with Shanna Kirby of Classy
Shanna Birky is the Vice President, Customer Experience at Classy, "a giving platform that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about." Classy is presenting a webinar on election-year fundraising on May 1, 2024.
Shanna joins host Steve Boland talk about election year issues such as looking at specific dates this year to be aware campaign issues (primaries, debates, etc...) and timing your own events to avoid conflicts, developing a rapid response strategy, setting up specific campaigns on topics being discussed in elections, and being ready for "rage-giving" in unexpected issues that...2024-04-1647 minNext in NonprofitsSalesforce for nonprofits with Jenn Taylor
Jenn Taylor is the Founder of Deep Why Design, created to "to help nonprofit organizations transform and humanize their data systems. Humanized systems are transparent, equitable, and effective." The Deep Why Design team has been assisting nonprofits with tools such as Salesforce, and Jenn joins this episode to talk about the evolution of Salesforce into something more and more useful to smaller and mid-sized nonprofits.
Host Steve Boland talks to Jenn about the true cost of the "free" Salesforce.org licenses (read: free as in puppies, not free as in beer), understanding Salesforce...2023-11-2144 minGo Beyond Fundraising: The Podcast for NonprofitsBest-Kept Secret No More: Why Nonprofits Should Accept Stock DonationsLet’s start with some astounding numbers: More than half of all U.S. households own stock, and about 5 million stockholders have portfolios worth millions of dollars. For these individuals, a major gift such as $10,000 to a nonprofit would be a drop in the bucket. But this amounts to $50 billion of potential charitable giving from the top stockholders alone.
If you consider all stock owners, you could double the potential impact. So, with $100 billion of stock gifts at stake, it begs the question: why don’t more nonprofits accept stock donations?
In this episode of the Go Beyond Fundraising podcast, we t...2023-11-0732 min
Successful Nonprofits PodcastSuccessful Nonprofits Podcast TrailerIf you are a nonprofit leader – or aspiring nonprofit leader – who is looking for actionable advice and insights to help you and your nonprofit thrive, then the Successful Nonprofits Podcast is for you. With over half-a-million downloads, our actionable and informative content is the reason we're ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally. I’m the host Dolph Goldenburg, and I’m also a consultant, coach, and confidant for leaders at small and large organizations across the country. As the host, I bring 3 decades of leadership and consulting experience building, growing, leading, and repairing organizations. 2023-09-2500 minNext in NonprofitsGiving Circles with Sara Lomelin
Sara Lomelin is the CEO of Philanthropy Together, with a mission "to democratize and diversify philanthropy through the power of collective giving." Sara joins host Steve Boland to talk about the power of collective giving in community.
Philanthropy Together offers layers of tools to support communal giving, from starting new giving circles to now a Lauchpad for Nonprofits offering to support charities in building their own donor-connected giving. Sara discusses the long-time use of circles, and also the newer tools like Grapevine to support them. She talks about expanded giving tactics which may...2023-08-3147 minReflections on Generosity14: A Sip in the River".... Help your brother’s boat across and your own boat will reach the shore..."This week, I’m reading a quotes from three different cultures to help us reflect on our mentality of scarcity.Reflection questions:What ways can you cultivate joy for other nonprofits when they receive generous donations?When you know that a potential donor has a passion for a different cause, how will you encourage them to be generous to that different cause? To bless them and release them to be generous to a different organization?2023-08-2104 min