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Nonprofit Radio Show
The Most Important Financial Report for Your Organization Right Now
Nonprofit finances feeling uncertain? You’re not alone. In this episode, we shine a light on one financial report that every small nonprofit should be using right now: the cash flow statement.Join Nancy and Sarah as they unpack why understanding your organization’s cash flow matters more than ever, especially in today’s turbulent funding environment. They’ll walk you through a simple, no-fuss way to build your own cash flow chart, how to use it to spot trouble before it hits, and how it can spark more informed conversations with your board.Whether or not y...
2025-05-28
21 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
What it Really Costs to Run a Program
Ever see the video “Everyone deserves a slice?” It asks the question: What is pizza shops were funded like human services nonprofits? It makes the case that we would never expect a pizza shop to operate at partial cost or with the kinds of restrictions we deal with regularly. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about how to cover the full cost of doing the work we do so we can better achieve our mission without the panic of never having enough money. They explore how full-cost budgeting can lead to healthier organizations and greater sustainability. You’l...
2025-05-20
16 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Evaluation as a Learning Journey
Evaluation is a journey of discovery. It invites us to be curious, a chance to learn, grow, and make our work even stronger. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about how evaluation can help our nonprofits ask the right questions, invite our communities into discovering the answers, and uncover meaningful insights—without getting buried in data. They share simple, doable ways to move beyond surveys as the only way to collect information. Tune in to hear how evaluation can be a tool for better decision-making, not just a task to check off for a grant proposal.
2025-04-29
18 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Understanding All the Ways People Can Give to Your Mission
Giving doesn’t always come in the form of a check. Sometimes it comes in a bushel of wheat! In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explore the many ways people support the missions they care about—from volunteering and recurring gifts to donor-advised funds, stock donations, and more. Understanding how people give helps you get ready to receive that generosity with confidence and care. Join us as we share insights and practical tips to help your organization welcome all kinds of support. Question to consider before you listen: How ready is your organization to wel...
2025-04-11
30 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Planning for Succession
Succession planning isn’t just about replacing a leader—it’s about sustaining an organization’s mission through change. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about why every nonprofit should have a plan for the transition of staff and board leaders, including both expected or unexpected changes. From practical steps to mindset shifts, we explore how to approach succession planning in a way that strengthens your organization. Join us as we share insights, and actionable tips to help you prepare for the inevitable—without the panic. Question to consider before you listen:What steps...
2025-03-13
16 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
How Boards Can Be a Source of Strength in Uncertain Times
We have entered turbulent times for nonprofits. A strong board can be the steady hand that keeps a nonprofit on course. It can offer clarity and connection when things feel uncertain. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah dive into how boards can stay mission-focused, support their organizations, and strengthen community ties during these challenging times. While uncertainty is challenging, it can also be a powerful opportunity to center what matters. Join us for practical insights on how a board can help navigate change. Question to consider before listening: How is your board currently engaged in t...
2025-02-19
19 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Practical Ideas for Inspiring Board Members to be Mission Ambassadors
Being an ambassador for your nonprofit is like sparking a campfire—it takes a little effort, but the impact can spread far and wide. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share fun, practical ways to help your board feel confident sharing your mission. With activities like speed dating, conversation challenges, and outreach, your board can become a team of passionate ambassadors, inspiring others to join your cause. Tune in to learn how!Question to reflect on before you listenHow confident do you think your board members are talking about the cause th...
2025-01-02
21 min
Lesenswert
Sarah Brooks und Ewald Arenz – Zwei Bücher eine Gemeinsamkeit
In der sechzehnten Folge besprechen Livia und Corina die Bücher «Handbuch für den vorsichtigen Reisenden durch das Ödland» von Sarah Brooks und «Zwei Leben» von Ewald Arenz. Da sie aus Versehen zwei verschiedene Bücher gelesen haben, stellen sie sie heute einander vor, statt miteinander darüber zu sprechen. Unvorhergesehenes stärkt die Spontaneität und Neues auszuprobieren, schadet selten. Was hat ihnen gefallen, wie ist es ihnen beim Lesen ergangen und, am wichtigsten, sind die Bücher lesenswert?Anbei findet ihr alle relevanten Links zur 16. Folge:Leserei Zofingen: https://leserei...
2024-12-25
50 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Reflections for a New Year
As this year comes to a close, you might be reflecting on the year... on your successes and lessons learned. In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah share with you the lessons they've been reflecting on. Join us as we reflect on how these lessons will carry us into 2025, with intentional steps that help us stay focused, resilient, and hopeful!Question to reflect on before you listenWhat lessons have you learned from 2024? What can you do to grow from these lessons? Enjoyed th...
2024-12-12
20 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Fiscal sponsorship as an option to achieve your mission
Have you ever wanted to make difference without all of the work involved in starting a nonprofit? Fiscal sponsorship might just be your solution.In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah unpack the concept of fiscal sponsorship—a powerful tool for advancing a mission without starting a nonprofit. They explore how fiscal sponsorship can help grassroots projects access funding and build capacity, especially when forming a nonprofit feels overwhelming. They share how even small nonprofits can tap into the power of fiscal sponsorship to access larger pots of money that they alone couldn't ma...
2024-11-21
17 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Your mission as a movement
“When you start to think about your mission as a movement....” You may have heard this phrase many times in past episodes. In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah explain what they mean by it. They dive into why this re-frame is so valuable and how you will know if you have achieved it. What could you achieve if you saw your mission as part of a broader movement? How might it help you to focus on collective action, shared vision, and systemic impact?Join us to learn how this idea will...
2024-11-12
20 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Changing Board Culture
Culture is like the foundation of a house. Just as a strong foundation keeps a house stable through storms and changing weather, a healthy board culture supports a nonprofit through challenges and growth. If the foundation is weak or neglected, cracks will eventually show, leading to miscommunication, disengagement, and even conflict . In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about why board culture matters and how to intentionally shape it. They explore four key areas—change, inclusion, learning, and conflict—and share practical tips on how to spark meaningful conversations. Tune in to learn how cultivating a strong, adaptable board cult...
2024-10-24
19 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Why you need a volunteer strategy right now
In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah dig into why every nonprofit should have a clear volunteer strategy. People are seeking meaningful ways to engage-- why not make our nonprofit the go-to place for community members to get involved in a cause they care about. Join us as we explore how building a thoughtful, goal-centered volunteer plan can deepen connections to your mission, attract future leaders, and even boost donations. Tune in to learn practical steps to recruit, engage, and sustain volunteers who are as passionate about your cause as you are!
2024-09-26
22 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
The Art of Delegation
We all have so much on our to-do list. The only way to get it all done is by sharing the load. That's why nonprofit leaders must learn to delegate effectively, whether we are talking about Executive Directors delegating to their boards and staff or volunteer managers entrusting responsibilities to their volunteers. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah dive into the art of delegation, why it's essential, and how you can master this skill to build stronger, more collaborative teams.Curious about how to delegate with confidence? Tune in to find out!Question to...
2024-09-12
15 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Planning a Career in Nonprofits
New graduates are scouring the internet looking for a job. Many want to turn their passion into a career. Starting a career in the nonprofit sector can be both exciting and daunting, especially for new graduates looking to make a meaningful impact. Are you looking to create a long-lasting and impactful career in the nonprofit world? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share seven tips to help you build a sustainable and meaningful career in nonprofits. Tune in to discover how you can thrive for the long haul.Enjoyed this ep...
2024-08-21
22 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Motivating your team
We need to motivate people all around us. Nonprofit Executive Directors need to motivate their boards and staff members. Volunteer managers need to motivate volunteers. Folks raising money need to motivate donors to give. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about the two elements needed to create the conditions for someone to feel motivated to take action. Are you wondering how to motivate the people around you? Take a listen! Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.co...
2024-08-06
17 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Recruiting great board members
We keep hearing from organizations that they can't find board members. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah discuss some key components for ensuring your mission attracts great board members. They discuss different recruitment strategies, from the "open call" to "by invitation only." By the end of the episode, you'll have ideas on new ways to recruit members of your community to serve on your board. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these
2024-06-24
22 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Inviting legacy conversations into our organizations
Nonprofits are supported by people at all stages of life. When we invite more conversations about legacy, we help the people who care about their mission consider how they can support the causes they care about when they aren't here anymore. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah reflect on some lessons Nancy learned with her mother's passing. They discuss:Why it is helpful to have a fundraising strategy that offers many ways to support across donor life stagesWhat a nonprofit can do to encourage donors to create a will, which most Americans don't have in place (according to...
2024-05-28
18 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Why attend a conference
Every spring and fall we receive invitations to attend a conference. It may be a nonprofit conference or a conference related to the mission of our organization. It can feel hard to take the time, and yet there is so much benefit. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about conferences and how it is important to make time to learn, connect, and be inspired. They discuss:Breaking Routine: How stepping away from daily tasks to attend a conference can refresh your perspective and enhance your effectiveness.Learning Opportunities: How conferences serve as condensed...
2024-05-09
14 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Why investing in your organization matters
Many nonprofit board members feel that being a good steward of money means that they shouldn't invest in themselves as a board or organization. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah challenge board members to let go that that scarcity mindset and recognize the value of investing in their organization. They talk about how people are our most important asset, and people need to feel competent and confident to be motivated in the work. They share a tip on how you might know if an investment is a good one. Our word of the week is invest-- did you know "...
2024-04-16
19 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Reconnecting with donors
We've been hearing from nonprofit colleagues that they feel like their donors have gone into hibernation. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share six steps on how to bring spring into your fundraising program and reconnect with past donors. They talk about how reconnecting with your donors can be a great way to learn about the motivations of your donors and what excites them about your mission. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us o...
2024-03-19
18 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Find joy in nonprofit work
Time for our regular break to discuss how to make nonprofit work joyful and fun! We are hearing a lot about nonprofit leaders needing a break after a long winter. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share a few ideas for how to find moments of fun and joy in the very serious work of our nonprofits. Imagine that office bell ringing when something good happens-- how might that invite people to celebrate together? What would you want to read if you sent yourself a letter than you received a week later? Take a listen to these ideas, and then se...
2024-02-22
16 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Worker-related rules apply to nonprofits
It can be easy to forget among all of the good work that nonprofits do that we also need to follow the law! In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about the rules related to the people delivering our missions. There are work standards, safety and health laws, and workers' compensation rules that nonprofits need to follow. The good news is that there are helpful tools to help you make sense of it all. Consider this one of those episodes as a appetizer to help you know what you need to know more about. As a reminder...
2024-02-22
14 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Nonprofit Finance: What Hat Are You Wearing?
Nonprofit finance can feel overwhelming to many nonprofit board and staff members. One way to break it down is by considering the five roles needed to ensure your organization’s money is well managed. When everyone knows what they need to be doing, you’ll get more people involved in conversations, decision-making, and oversight, and that is a great place to be. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share the five finance hats and what responsibilities come with each hat. Which hat are you wearing? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to re...
2024-01-30
17 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Change of Year Thoughts
The change of a year invites reflection on lessons learned and what we might do differently going forward. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share a few change of year thoughts that they are reflecting on. Join us as we talk about the role of boards, conflict, recognition of hard work, curiosity, stories, and gratitude. What are you reflecting as you start the new year? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these
2024-01-04
15 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
The Superpowers of Small Nonprofits
It's easy to feel that our small nonprofits don't have a lot in the way of power. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah challenge that idea and share some of the comparative advantages that we have as small nonprofit organizations. They go one step further and describe ways to use those advantages to help further your mission. By the end of the episode, you will feel more confident naming the power you have and how you might use it to strengthen your nonprofit community. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to r...
2024-01-02
18 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Three Buckets of Board Learning
There is so much a board needs to know-- where you do you begin in building a plan for learning? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share the three categories of information every board member needs to explore. They give practical examples of what your board members might focus on to strengthen their knowledge and practice. You'll leave listening to this episode with a few ideas on how you might deepen what your board members know about your cause, your nonprofit, and what is involved in running a nonprofit. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a...
2023-12-04
17 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Putting personalization to work
We know that a personal email or letter is more likely to be read and acted upon. But how do we personalize communication when there is so much to do! In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explore the power of personalization for your fundraising and outreach efforts. They give you three practical tips on how to personalize your communication. Sarah shares a strategy to make personalization efficient and meaningful. You'll even have an opportunity to practice using this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show! Take a listen to find out how you can show people you see them.
2023-11-21
16 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Board governance made simple
A board's job is to govern, but what does that really mean? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explain what governance means in normal, everyday terms. They name concrete tasks to move board members more deeply into their governing role. When boards are focused on governing, a lot of common board-related challenges go away-- micromanaging, lack of focus, disinterest, burnout, stalled missions, etc. By the end of this episode, you will know the four buckets of governance and one thing you can do to strengthen how your board can better achieve your mission through good governance. En...
2023-11-06
15 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
How to Write an Annual Appeal Letter
It is that time of year-- the time when so many nonprofit Executive Directors are sitting down to write their end-of-year annual appeal letter. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah define the role of the annual appeal and talk about how to write a letter that someone would read and then act on with a donation. By the end of the episode, you'll be able to tap into practical ways to get beyond writer's block and into an invigorating process that inspires your fellow movement builders. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. W...
2023-10-23
19 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Rethinking Performance Reviews
The annual performance review is something that can cause stress for both managers and staff members. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah offer some tips and suggestions for rethinking the way you provide feedback and support to your staff or volunteers. They talk about how to reframe the review as something designed to leave each member of the team feeling significant, recognized, and appreciated, while also feeling like they can grow. You will finish listening with ideas on how you can make feedback a regular and natural part of your communication. Enjoyed this episode? Share i...
2023-08-29
29 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Nonprofit Leader as Coach
Leaders wear many hats. One of those hats is that of coach. A coach guides someone to solve their own challenges by sharing questions, perspectives, or feedback. You can imagine how a nonprofit executive director, board chair, or volunteer manager might step into a coaching role in conversations with team members, board colleagues, or volunteers.In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about the coaching role a nonprofit leader plays. They explore why coaching is necessary, who a nonprofit leader might coach, and how that coaching might happen. You'll finish listening with ideas on how you might...
2023-08-29
19 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
The art of collaboration
We've talked about collaboration in past, and yet there is one aspect of collaboration that deserves a deeper dive. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about collaborations and how organizations can pro-actively address culture and cultural differences within them. They share a few steps for success. You will finish listening with ideas on how you might strengthen the collaborations that you are in or working towards. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us o...
2023-08-07
14 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
How to set supervisors up for success
All of this churn in nonprofit staffing means that there are a whole lot of new supervisors who need training and support. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what new supervisors need to know and do to be set up for success. They share the highlights from a webinar Nancy and HR expert Skye Mercer led in June 2023, which can be accessed here. By the end of the episode, you'll know why supervisor training and support matters, what is involved in people leadership, and how to implement a supervisor support plan that helps everyone do their best...
2023-07-24
17 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Time management for nonprofit leaders
With a pomodoro ticking in the background (just kidding), Nancy and Sarah squeeze out a few minutes to talk about time management. In this episode, you will learn a few strategies on how to manage your time when you just have too much going on. Nancy and Sarah share six strategies to try as you get on top of your to-do list. By the end of the episode, you will be thinking about your relationship to time. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at n...
2023-06-13
16 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Nonprofit Upcycling: How to do more with less
Reduce, reuse, recycle... and now upcycle. How can nonprofits apply these environment lessons to be more efficient and effective? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share tips on how to use the principles of reuse, recycle, and upcycle in nonprofit communications and financial management. They challenge themselves to imagine how to use the same content at least three times. They give examples of upcycling and how you can take something like a newsletter and turn it into an annual report. By the end, you'll be asking yourself how you might see something as worthy to use again and have...
2023-06-13
20 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Less is More
How can you take away information to get more done? How might less help you better move others to action? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah take recent research on "less is more" and apply it to nonprofit communications and finance. That's all you need to know to take a listen. Let us know what you think!Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these social media channels: Facebook: www...
2023-05-10
18 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Family Foundations: Ask Us This
It is grantwriting time. So many of our nonprofit colleagues are spending a lot of time filling out forms, checking boxes, and trying to figure out how to explain their work within strict character counts. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah make a list of a few questions they wish family foundations-- really any foundation-- would ask us. They share what these questions would reveal-- and what foundations might listen for. You'll finish the episode with new ideas on how to ask and answer questions towards building stronger relationships.Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a...
2023-05-01
26 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
The power of a thank you
Thanking someone is a powerful two-way street that invites further connection and collaboration. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about why thanking people matters both in terms of our own personal well-being and our organization's mission. They walk through three kinds of thank yous and why they matter. By the end of the episode, you will have reflected on have-to, want-to, and get-to thank you messages and how you could implement them within your organization. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gma...
2023-04-03
23 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Big Picture Thinking
We’ve been noticing how hard “big picture thinking” can be for nonprofit people who so commonly are too busy getting things done to pause and consider the larger landscape. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explain what “big picture thinking” is, why it matters, and how your organization can expand how you think about your work. You’ll finish listening with a few strategies to put to work within your organization to change the questions you ask and engage more people in key conversations. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a...
2023-03-16
16 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Demystifying the Donor Meeting
Donor meetings can be mysterious and stressful to some. Making an ask for money isn't something we all intuitively know how to do. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah demystify the donor meeting to explain what happens at a typical donor meeting and how you can best prepare. They provide tips on how to think about donor meetings as opportunities to build a relationship with an important member of your community. You'll finish your listening with concrete ideas on how you can strengthen your donor meetings. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. W...
2023-02-28
23 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
The Art of Nonprofit Gatherings
Nonprofits host a lot of gatherings: board meetings, fundraising events, volunteer trainings, etc. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explore how to create transformational gatherings, from board meetings to fundraising events. They draw on the wisdom of gathering expert Priya Parker to expand how we think about events and simple steps we can do to make them more meaningful. They consider how to give each event a purpose, ways to create magical spaces that are different from people's everyday world, and how to begin a gathering. You will walk away with tips on how you can create transformational gatherings.
2023-02-14
20 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Nonprofit Sleuthing: Something is wrong, but what?
Nancy and Sarah regularly get asked nonprofit questions. Often they are in the form of “This is happening in our nonprofit. Is that normal?” In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about common questions and how they would approach them. You will learn strategies to get to the bottom of what your nonprofit’s challenge really might be. Grab your magnifying glass to practice how you might sleuth out what’s at the core of keeping you from meeting your mission.Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email...
2023-01-24
19 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Habits for a strong new year
A new year has begun, and for many that means resolutions. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what mission-supporting habits they are going to focus on as we start a new year. You’ll get some ideas on how you might approach the year to set yourself up for success. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these social media channels: Facebook: www.facebook.com/nonprofitradioshow Instagram: www.ins...
2023-01-12
17 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Becoming a community giving ambassador
Many of us know community giving projects. They are community-wide invitations for people to give to their favorite nonprofits, usually on one day or in one period of time. Our colleagues in Washington State may know GiveBig. In this episode, Sarah tells Nancy about the story of her local community giving project, Give Methow, and how it has created giving ambassadors throughout the community. They talk about some of general lessons any nonprofit leader can learn from Give Methow and why it matters. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a...
2022-12-05
14 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
End-of-year fundraising: Four strategies to meet your fundraising goals
It is mid-November, and you have six weeks to meet your organization's annual fundraising goal. What are your options? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk through four end-of-year fundraising strategies for folks who may be falling short on their fundraising goal. As the year's clock counts down, there's still time to be strategic and find ways to invite your donors or potential donors to be a part of the important work you do. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.
2022-11-17
17 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
My board members won't.....
"My board members won't...." fill in the blank: attend meetings, raise money, get more deeply involved in the issues we are facing, etc. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about why board members won't and what Executive Directors, board chairs, and others can do about it. They unpack what might be behind the "won't" and how we can change how we exchange board members to turn a "won't" to a "will."Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com....
2022-10-26
13 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
I am busy.
We are hearing it all the time. We ask someone "How are you?," and their response is "Busy!" We get asked, and our natural response is the same: "I'm so busy." In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about why "busy" can work against what we are really trying to achieve. They explore the emotions behind it and alternatives to describe how we are actually doing. Ultimately we are busy doing important things, and we want to invite conversation about that. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic?...
2022-10-26
15 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
What to do about inflation
Nonprofits are facing all of the same inflationary pressures as others across our communities. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about how a nonprofit can respond to inflation, particularly related to finance and fundraising. They share some ideas for thinking about salary adjustments, communicating with donors and supporters, and engaging board members in scenario planning. They highlight the importance of true cost accounting and advocacy as ways to expand the amount of money you have to work with. ---Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a t...
2022-10-06
17 min
Harnessing Happiness with Sarah J Naylor
100: The Dynamic Double Duo - Sarah chats to Stephen Goddard and Philip Brooks-Stephenson aka Kuku Connect
Harnessing Happiness with Sarah J Naylor is an upbeat, energetic, and inspiring podcast filled with joy and laughter, wisdom, philosophies, and positive psychology. Tune in today and help Sarah celebrate this, her 100th podcast episode – hurrah! As always, and to be expected, it is upbeat, energetic, and engaging and enhanced on this occasion by the dynamic double duo that is Stephen Goddard and Philip Brooks-Stephenson who are not only married, but they also own and run together the very successful Kuku Connect networking organisation. You will love the vibes between the guys and Sar...
2022-09-27
37 min
Harnessing Happiness with Sarah J Naylor
100: The Dynamic Double Duo - Sarah chats to Stephen Goddard and Philip Brooks-Stephenson aka Kuku Connect
Harnessing Happiness with Sarah J Naylor is an upbeat, energetic, and inspiring podcast filled with joy and laughter, wisdom, philosophies, and positive psychology. Tune in today and help Sarah celebrate this, her 100th podcast episode – hurrah! As always, and to be expected, it is upbeat, energetic, and engaging and enhanced on this occasion by the dynamic double duo that is Stephen Goddard and Philip Brooks-Stephenson who are not only married, but they also own and run together the very successful Kuku Connect networking organisation. You will love the vibes between the guys and Sar...
2022-09-27
37 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Facilitation with Mike Beebe: How to ensure all voices are heard
A few episodes ago, Sarah shared a vision of nonprofit leaders helping each other by facilitating each other's retreats. That invites the question of how to facilitate well. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah invite facilitation expert Mike Beebe to share his wisdom on how to facilitate a meeting or event effectively. Mike talks about what facilitation is, how to do it well, and strategies to engage everyone in the conversation. Mike addresses what is hard about facilitation and some options to get professional development in facilitation. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend.
2022-09-27
31 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Who to call when you need help
There is a world of help available to nonprofits. The question is how to access the kind of help you need when you need it! In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk through a list of who is available to help nonprofits. They highlight how these types of help might be most useful. Who do you find most helpful? Let us know. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these social media c...
2022-08-10
18 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Our Good Things List
It is easy to get caught up in what is not going well these days. In this episode, Sarah tells the story of the board member who went home from a meeting and made a "good things list" to remind each other what is going well. Nancy and Sarah share a few things on their good things list this summer. What is on yours? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these s...
2022-08-10
17 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Well-functioning boards: Ideas for board members
How do we make sure our boards are fully functioning in a joyful, productive way? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about why nonprofits have a board and what boards need to focus on to build a movement for their mission. They talk about what governance means in every day language, and how a board is accountable to their community, their purpose, and the organization. This is the first in a two-part series on boards. Nancy and Sarah will share tips for staff members working with boards in the next episode. At the start of the e...
2022-06-28
20 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Well-functioning boards: Ideas for staff members
How do we make sure our boards are fully functioning in a joyful, productive way? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk to nonprofit staff members about what they can do to support their board as they build a movement for their mission. They talk about three ways staff members can help boards today: time, job roles, and communication. This is the second in a two-part series on boards. Nancy and Sarah shared tips for board members in the previous episode. Make sure you listen to that episode to pick up some tips for board members.
2022-06-28
25 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Leading in 2022: Sarah has a new job!
Nonprofit Radio Show co-host Sarah Brooks has a new job as Executive Director of the Methow Conservancy in Eastern Washington. In this episode, Nancy asks Sarah about leadership transition and building a movement during the turbulence of 2022. Have you recently changed jobs? How would you answer these questions? (Read about the Methow Conservancy's recent work returning land to the Colville Tribe.)Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these social m...
2022-06-01
23 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
The Importance of Formers
People who used to work on behalf of your mission are important people in your movement. Former staff members, board members, volunteers and others have played in important role in forming your work. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about "formers," why they matter, and how you can keep them connected to your mission and programs. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these social media channels: Facebook: www.fa...
2022-05-10
22 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Become a trustful nonprofit
There have been a few reports out over the past year that warn us that trust in institutions has decreased, including in nonprofits. One body of research that we will link in the show notes says that only 19% of people highly trust nonprofits. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what causes people to trust a nonprofit, how you know if people trust your nonprofit, and what you can do to increase trust. Trust us, you'll want to take a listen. Philanthropy New Digest articleIndependent Sector "Trust in Civil Society" report En...
2022-04-20
18 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Understand your donors' why
Your donors give for a reason. Do you know what it is? In this episode, Sarah and Nancy explore four common reasons why donors give. They give advice on which of these groups of donors you should spend more of your time with and why. If you don't know why your donors give, listen for some ways that will help you find out. Your mission matters, and money is the fuel for you to deliver that mission. Take 20 minutes to reflect on your fundraising practice so you build your movement for the next year. Enjoyed this e...
2022-04-07
22 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
2022 Series: Staffing our organizations in a time of the great resignation
The Nonprofit Radio Show continues its three-part 2022 leadership series with a focus on staffing. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what is important to remember about building your team in 2022. On the table is an honest conversation about whether you need to pay your staff more in our current marketplace of work. If you are in a position of hiring staff, listen for specific advice on small steps you can take to strengthen your team. Our people matter. What will you do to strengthen your team? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a f...
2022-03-16
21 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
2022 Series: The ED (or other senior staff member) Search
The Nonprofit Radio Show continues its three-part 2022 leadership series with a focus on the ED search. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah reflect on the "great resignation" and offer thoughts on how a nonprofit might approach recruiting and hiring an Executive Director or senior staff member during these tight staffing times. They reframe the job description, as well as the questions that a search committee might ask. Ultimately, Nancy and Sarah offer insights into how to engage in a search with all of the same principles we use to build our community in general. Enjoyed this ep...
2022-03-01
28 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
2022 Series: Strategic Planning
The Nonprofit Radio Show is kicking off 2022 episodes with a series on three inter-related topics on the minds of nonprofit leaders: strategic planning, succession planning, and staffing. This is the first episode in the series.So many organizations want to launch a new strategic planning effort after two years of "being on hold" through the pandemic. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what strategic planning looks like in 2022 and how an organization can implement a planning process that reflects the biggest questions in front of them. Enjoyed this episode? Share it w...
2022-02-15
21 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Refreshing the board matrix to build a diverse board
The board matrix is a tool that many boards use to be intentional about the diversity of members needed to best achieve their mission. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah reflect on the purpose of a board matrix and how we can update this tool to better capture a fuller diversity of the humans tasked with moving forward our mission and movement. The complex topics in front of us require a range of perspectives, experiences, knowledges, and approaches. And the work doesn't stop at recruitment. We can use the board matrix to plan the kind of support each board...
2022-02-02
17 min
Escape Into Another World With Full Audiobook
vida secreta de Sarah Brooks Audio Libro por Santiago Vera
Escuche este audio libro completo gratis enhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 565535 Título: vida secreta de Sarah Brooks Autor: Santiago Vera Narrador: Diego Rousselon, Eugenio Gómez, Laura Carrero Del Tío Formato: Unabridged Duración: 13:36:42 Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 01-13-22 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Categorías: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police Stories Resumen: ¿QUIÉN MATÓ A SARAH BROOKS? La nueva revelación del thriller que conquistará a los nostálgicos de Twin Peaks y los lectores de Joël Dicker y Mikel Santiago. En la profundidad húmeda y espesa del bosque de Stoneheaven, descansa el cas...
2022-01-13
1h 36
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & Detective
[Spanish] - La vida secreta de Sarah Brooks by Santiago Vera
Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/565535to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - La vida secreta de Sarah Brooks Author: Santiago Vera Narrator: Laura Carrero Del Tío, Diego Rousselon, Eugenio Gómez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 36 minutes Release date: January 13, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: ¿QUIÉN MATÓ A SARAH BROOKS? La nueva revelación del thriller que conquistará a los nostálgicos de Twin Peaks y los lectores de Joël Dicker y Mikel Santiago. En la profundidad húmeda y espesa del bosque de Stoneheaven, descansa e...
2022-01-13
1h 36
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & Detective
[Spanish] - La vida secreta de Sarah Brooks by Santiago Vera
Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/565535 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [Spanish] - La vida secreta de Sarah Brooks Author: Santiago Vera Narrator: Laura Carrero Del Tío, Diego Rousselon, Eugenio Gómez Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 36 minutes Release date: January 13, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: ¿QUIÉN MATÓ A SARAH BROOKS? La nueva revelación del thriller que conquistará a los nostálgicos de Twin Peaks y los lectores de Joël Dicker y Mikel Santiago. En la profundidad húmeda y espesa del bosque de Stoneheave...
2022-01-13
05 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Breaking the rules
There are a lot of rules that guide nonprofit practice. We name three in this episode: Robert's Rules of Order, overhead rules, and best practice rules that we hear at trainings or in conversations with others. Where did these rules come from, and why do they matter? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what kinds of rules we face as nonprofit leaders and what rules we can break--should break!-- as we build strategy and intention around our programs and practice. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a...
2022-01-09
18 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
It's time to tidy up your nonprofit
Have you gotten caught up in Marie Kondo and the KonMari method of organizing your closet? Our sheets are rolled and shirts stacked, and so now it is time to KonMari our nonprofits. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about why it is a good time to pull everything out of your metaphorical nonprofit closet to be intentional about what you load back in for 2022.Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on...
2021-12-21
18 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
What and how. The difference matters.
When we communicate about our programs, we often get tangled in what we are doing and how we are doing it. The difference between what and how matters across many elements of running a successful nonprofit. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what and how, what the difference is, and how you can apply the difference to how you communicate, engage your board, and plan your strategy.Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also...
2021-12-05
21 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Program evaluation (with Chari Smith)
At the end of the day, we want to make sure we are running good programs that make a difference. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk with evaluation expert Chari Smith to learn some simple strategies for tracking the right data to both show our impact and learn from our work. Chari Smith is author of “Nonprofit Program Evaluation Made Simple.” Question to reflect on before you listen:What data do you track now that shows you are making a difference? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to req...
2021-11-20
33 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Here we go again... ideas for dealing with burnout
We are tired, and we know others are too. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what so many people are feeling in our nonprofit sector: burnout. They share some ideas for getting to the other side of this feeling of exhaustion and disconnection. Question to reflect on before you listen:How are you feeling? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these social media channels: Fa...
2021-10-19
18 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Successful End-of-Year Fundraising
October marks the start of end-of-year fundraising efforts. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what a small nonprofit might consider to maximize end-of-year giving. We build on earlier discussions about strategic fundraising to give concrete steps to take in October and November to increase your odds of success in December. Question to reflect on before you listen:Who do you want to reach this giving season? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You ca...
2021-10-19
23 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Nonprofit Radio Show LIVE @ Idaho Nonprofit Center conference
In September 2021, Sarah and Nancy recorded a live episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show with an audience of Idaho nonprofit leaders. They talk about maintaining morale, boards, fundraising, and more. Hear the voices of nonprofit executive directors as they ask what is most on their minds. Question to reflect on before you listen:What keeps you up at night? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these social media ch...
2021-10-14
50 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
TECH SERIES: Your website is your front door (with guest Margaret Schulte)
Your website is the front door to your organization. Is it inviting people into your movement? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah welcome special guest Margaret "Meps" Schulte of 3 Choices Creative Communications to talk about what you need to know about nonprofit websites. Meps talks us through four main points and gives us ideas on how small nonprofits can manage it all. Question to reflect on before you listen:Why do people most often come to your website? What are they looking for? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Wa...
2021-10-04
19 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
TECH SERIES: All things databases
The number one question Sarah gets asked is about databases. How do you choose the right one? How do you make it really work for you? In this episode, Sarah talks us through databases and what we need to know about them to help drive our movement forward. Question to reflect on before you listen:How do you organize your information about donors, participants, volunteers, etc. now? Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can al...
2021-09-14
21 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Summer reflections
We are in the middle of August, a time when many people are on vacation or taking time to reflect on the next year. Some of us, like co-host Sarah Brooks, are experiencing the challenges of natural disasters and trying to find their equilibrium. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about what they are reflecting on this summer.Questions to reflect on before you listen:What are you reflecting on this summer?Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us a...
2021-08-19
19 min
Rosenfeld Review Podcast
Meet Sarah Brooks, Civic Design Co-curator
Sarah Brooks is a design leader and intrapreneur who uses strategic design and mixed-methods research to help teams and organizations reach better outcomes. She has worked in enterprise, federal, non-profit, start-up, and hybrid organizations. If you’re one of millions of US military veterans, her work at the Veterans Administration has touched your life. We are pleased to welcome Sarah as a member of the Civic Design conference (https://rosenfeldmedia.com/civic-design-2021/) and community curation team! In this Rosenfeld Review episode, she shares her experience at the VA, digging into specific challenges when working within a large org, learning what ‘patr...
2021-07-23
32 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Useful free or low cost resources for nonprofits
We know that a lot of nonprofits we work with have very limited budgets. They are trying to make things work without spending money. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share their favorite free or low-cost tools available to nonprofits. Here's the list of tools and links to them:TECHNOLOGYTechSoup (low cost software) | https://www.techsoup.org/YouTube (video storage) | https://www.youtube.com/Surveymonkey (online survey tool) | https://www.surveymonkey.com/Mailchimp (email marketing platform) | https://mailchimp.com/Trello (project management/collaboration) https://trello.com/ GRAPHICSUnsplash (fr...
2021-07-21
13 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Reclaiming Your Nonprofit Power
We read an interesting article by Nell Edgington of Social Velocity about power in social change movements. It got us thinking. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about ways that nonprofits give their power away and ways that we can take that power back to better achieve our missions. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these social media channels: Facebook: www.facebook.com/nonprofitradioshow Instagram: www.instagram.com/n...
2021-07-07
19 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Centering Equity in our Nonprofits with guest Tara Ramos
At their core, nonprofits exist to build community around important missions. That community needs to be one defined by equity and belonging, where everyone is welcome and seen. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk with Tara Qallaq Ramos about racism and nonprofits and what we can do to build equitable communities.Tara is an equity consultant based in Spokane, Washington. She is Iñupiaq (Alaska Native) and a survivor of the educational system, the juvenile justice system, and the child welfare system. Tara works on racial equity in the very systems she experienced. In 2020, Tara opened h...
2021-06-25
25 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Community Building: Strategies for knowing who cares about your mission and how best to engage them
A nonprofit spends a lot of time growing its database of people, whether that database is an excel spreadsheet or something fancy. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about how to know who is in your community and how best to engage them. They talk about the assumptions we make about people when we give them binary options-- give or don't give-- something that we can fix by expanding what we ask of people. They share ways to take what we learn about people in our database to strengthen our whole community, not just our organization.
2021-06-03
20 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Communication That Invites People In
Effective communication is key to community building. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk generally about ways to think about communication as a way to bring people in to your community. They also break down some practical steps on how to manage your database and cull names out when people aren't engaged. Sarah makes the case for going beyond the binary of inviting people to give (or not), challenging you to think about ways that you can invite further conversation. What do you think? Will that idea work for you? Take a listen. Enjoyed this episode?
2021-05-04
19 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Disaster Planning for Nonprofits
Wildfire season is coming in much of Washington. Other parts of our state face earthquakes and tsunamis. And our friends elsewhere in the country face winter storms, tornadoes, flooding and more. It is hard to set time aside to get ready for something you don't really know when or how it will come. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah give you three steps to put a nonprofit disaster plan in place. They tell you about a new disaster planning resource for nonprofits being launched at a regional conference at the end of April 2021. Disaster Planning for Nonprofits is a n...
2021-04-12
19 min
A Little Bit Culty
Illusion of Hope: Douglas Brooks On MLMs
A Little Bit Culty – If you’ve ever lost a friendship or a small fortune to a multi-level marketing organization, this episode of “A Little Bit Culty” is here to help un-gaslight you. Douglas Brooks, an attorney who represents victims of deceptive schemes, knows that getting caught up in one can be devastating. For the better part of 3 decades, he’s dedicated a significant portion of his practice to representing the victims of deceptive MLM schemes, including cases such as Webster v. Omnitrition International, Rhodes v. Consumers' Buyline, Inc., and Jacobs v. Herbalife International. He’s interviewed or deposed hu...
2021-04-05
1h 13
Nonprofit Radio Show
Together-Solving Hard Problems in Community
Hard problems require collaboration. But collaboration is hard! In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share some tips on how to think about collaboration and position yourself to succeed at building strong collaborations. They talk about starting small, building trust, and taking time to shape a relationship that will hold your shared work into the long run. Questions to reflect on before you listen:Name a collaboration that you are a part of. How it is going? Does it bring you strength or drag you down? Enjoyed this episode? Share it wi...
2021-04-05
12 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
The Power of All-Volunteer Nonprofits
So many of the nonprofit organizations in our communities are run by volunteers. There is no paid staff moving forward their mission. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah speak to these organizations and how they can be sure to provide both the governance and management functions every organization needs. They point out the challenges these organizations often face, challenges that can be overcome with purpose and intention. Questions to reflect on before you listen:If you serve an all volunteer organization, what do you do well as an organization?If you aren't with a...
2021-04-01
20 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Get Ready for a Catalytic Board Retreat
Daffodils are blooming and the days are warmer, and that means that people are starting to think about getting together in person. More specifically, boards are thinking about gathering for a board retreat. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah implore board members not to pull out their old retreat agenda but to use this opportunity to refresh their purpose, culture, and focus. We talk about what a retreat is and isn't. We share how the Nonprofit Radio Show principles can guide a board in building an effective board retreat schedule. Questions to reflect on before you l...
2021-04-01
16 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Create a culture that people want to be a part of
We hear about culture a lot, but what does it really mean, and how do we influence it to help us deliver our mission? Nancy and Sarah pull apart what culture is and what makes a culture. Culture is malleable, so they talk about how a small nonprofit can shift its culture to be more inclusive, more learningful, and more reflective of their values. Of course they need to mention the oft-cited quote, "Culture eats strategy for lunch," which is particularly relevant given how often nonprofit people eat leftovers for lunch. They prefer the Simon Sinek quote: “Culture is lik...
2021-03-25
18 min
The Not So Simple Life
36.) Sarah Brooks: Sculpting lean muscles & transforming the body with Pilates.
In this episode, Kylie & Sophie are joined by the queen of Pilates, Sarah Brooks. Sarah is a NYC-based Pilates instructor & total girl boss. With her 10 years of experience, she focuses on creating a meaningful mind-body connection that affects all aspects of your life. She has worked her ass off in her career and in doing so she has built her own pilates empire in her successful NYC studio. She has an exclusive clientele that always keep coming back for more of her challenging low-impact workouts. Some topics that will be covered in this fitness centered episode include: U...
2021-02-19
34 min
The Victor Brooks Show
The Victor Brooks Show Episode 49 / Sarah Dash Of LaBelle
Sarah Dash defines the word "legend." As an award-winning vocalist, songwriter, motivational speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and humanitarian, Sarah is a unique force whose voice has touched millions of listeners around the world. From co-founding Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles and making history as a member of Labelle to becoming the very first Music Ambassador (2017) of Trenton, New Jersey, Sarah has blazed a trail in every facet of her remarkable career. Music has been a constant source of inspiration in Sarah's life ever since her childhood in Trenton. The seventh of thirteen children born to Elder Abraham Dash and Mother Elizabeth Dash...
2021-02-16
1h 22
Nonprofit Radio Show
The 4 Fundraising Metrics Every Small Nonprofit Needs to Know
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah recognize that fundraising can be overwhelming. Many nonprofit leaders set out with the simple goal of raising more money, which makes it hard to prioritize what to do. In this episode, we provide some focus around four metrics that matter the most. These are numbers that are accessible with any form of database. Having these numbers in mind will help you and your board prioritize your work. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.
2021-02-01
21 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Seeing Volunteers in New Light
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about ways to engage volunteers so they feel more commitment to your organization. Too often nonprofits see volunteers as free labor when in reality they are vital to your movement. Sarah and Nancy share tips for seeing volunteers in a new way and therefore strengthening the role that your volunteer program plays in achieving your mission.Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these ...
2021-02-01
20 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Purposeful Gathering
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah consider whether there are aspects of 2020 that we might hold onto in delivering purposeful gatherings in 2021. They talk about the role of purpose in shaping effective gatherings. Zoom has brought an interesting intimacy to our conversations, which can build deeper connections. Because being on Zoom all of the time is stressful, Nancy and Sarah draw on learning research to see how using on demand tools (videos, emails, info sheets, etc.) can increase engagement. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email u...
2021-02-01
17 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Nonprofit Human Resources with guest Skye Mercer
Nancy and Sarah welcome Human Resources expert Skye Mercer to talk about what nonprofit people-- particularly "accidental HR managers" -- should be thinking about as we start 2021. Skye tells us why it is worth our time to get HR right, even if we are an all volunteer organization with no staff. We talk about how to boost morale when so many people are working from home. Skye shares her wish for all nonprofits when it comes to HR.Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us...
2021-01-15
30 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Technology Sound Bytes: Cloud Storage
In this episode we talk about cloud storage and why it is so important for your organization. Think about it. A disaster destroys your documents and you lose everything. How long would it take you to recreate everything you need to keep your organization running? Consider your financial documents, your board history, your organizational paperwork, etc. It would take a long time--and it may be that you can't replace certain documents. Can you recover?Cloud storage is a simple way to make your key documents accessible to the right people within your organization. JoAnn tells us more...
2020-10-19
14 min
PubTalk Live & AgentChat Live
Savannah Brooks and Literary Agent Kaitlyn Johnson
PubTalk Live is a publishing talk show, broadcasting live to YouTube every 2nd and 4th Saturday at 9pm Eastern. Host Sarah Nicolas is joined in each episode by a Guest Co-Host and at least one Special Guest. They talk about all aspects of the book publishing industry, including its intersections with other media and libraries. This episode of PubTalk Live features Guest Co-Host Savannah Brooks and Special Guest Kaitlyn Johnson. Savannah Brooks https://www.jdlit.com/savannah-brooks https://twitter.com/slbrooks91 Kaitlyn Johnson http://www.kjohnsonfreelance...
2020-08-24
1h 10
Nonprofit Radio Show
Engaging Your Board When You Can't Meet
It is hard to get your board fully engaged in the best of times. How are you supposed to do it when you can't meet? Sarah, Nancy, and JoAnn answer that, sharing some tips on ways to bring your board together when they can't meet in person. If you follow some of these suggestions, you may come out of quarantine with a stronger board! Wouldn't that be cool! Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow u...
2020-06-05
12 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Building Financial Strength
Today we're talking about the frequently unpopular topic of finance. Nancy, Sarah, and JoAnn explore how we can position our organizations today to be financially stronger tomorrow.Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these social media channels: Facebook: www.facebook.com/nonprofitradioshow Instagram: www.instagram.com/nonprofitradioshow Twitter: @smallnonprofits LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/nonprofit-radio-show/ You got this.
2020-05-15
15 min
Nonprofit Radio Show
Fundraising in Uncertain Times
We raise money to achieve our mission. It is hard to raise enough money in good times, and COVID just made fundraising even harder. Join Nancy, Sarah, and JoAnn for a conversation about how to reach out to donors.Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitradioshow@gmail.com.You can also follow us on these social media channels: Facebook: www.facebook.com/nonprofitradioshow Instagram: www.instagram.com/nonprofitradioshow Twitter: @smallnonprofits LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/nonprofit-radio-show/ You...
2020-05-14
19 min