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The CNN PodcastNonprofit Ops Pro With Darcy Schatz In this episode, Ericka has a chat with Darcy Schatz, CEO of Nonprofit Ops Pro. Listen in as the ladies discuss all things nonprofit business - technology, events, leadership and MORE! Wo is Darcy Schtz? ADVERTISE WITH US Darcy Schatz is the founder and CEO of Nonprofit Ops Pro, which offers consulting, admin support, coaching, speaking, and resources. These tools are for nonprofits, associations, and foundations. Darcy has been involved with nonprofits for most of her life, and especially the last 20+...
2023-02-181h 01
The CNN PodcastElevating Your Nonprofit Organization to Better Serve Your CommunityMost nonprofit organizations are started because thee Founder is passionate about filling a gap in their community, or somwhere in society. Let’s talk about it! ADVERTISE WITH US So, you started a nonprofit organization because you are super passionate about something, and want to help make a difference. Your friends and family donated a few dollars to show their support, .. Great! Now what? 0825 Read more: https://thecnnpodcast.com/elevating-your-nonprofit-organization-to-better-serve-your-community/
2023-02-081h 04
The CNN Podcast5 FREE Webinars to Boost Your Nonprofit Organization Webinars can be a great source of valuable information to help boost your nonprofit organization. Better than webinars, are LIVE webinars! Here is a list of 5 upcoming webinars that you can register for TODAY. ADVERTISE WITH US TO BE SEEN BY 1000s 1. Maximizing Revenue and Profitability From Your Events and Programs Feb 1, 2023 9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET 1. Maximizing Revenue and Profitability From Your Events and Programs Feb 1, 2023 9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm...
2023-02-0156 min
The CNN Podcast4 Important 2023 Events to Help Grow Your Nonprofit Organization As with any other type of business, nonprofit organizations must “stay in the loop” with education, knowledge and resources. As nonprofit founders and Managers, our goal should be for our nonprofit organization to thrive… not just survive, right? ADVERTISE WITH US. BE SEEN BY 1000s! I share everything with you, that I find interesting and relevant for my onw nonprofit, LifeChangers. My motto is #eachoneteachoneblessone! Some of these events are free of charge and virtual. There may be an addition charge for perfks, additional info, etc. Y...
2023-01-251h 02
The CNN Podcast990 Tax Form Tips For Your Nonprofit Organization It is tax season, and the goal of this episode is to help you get ready to file the correct 990 for your nonprofit organization. ADVERTISE WTIH US Disclaimer: The CNN Podcast, it’s Host, nor representatives are tax professionals, or experts in the law. Please contact the IRS at 800-829-4933 for the most up-to-date information. Which 990 tax form should I file? There are three versions of tax form 990, for nonprofit organizations to file – 990, 990 EZ, and 990 N. Belo...
2023-01-1854 min
The CNN PodcastFundraising Expert Shares Simple Tips to Boost DonationsFundraising is often a challenge for many nonprofit organizations, and can have a huge impact on the resources available for that nonprofit. Ericka speaks with guest Tim Kachuriak on this episode to gain some extra insight on how to successfully fundraise for your nonprofit. ADVERTISE WITH US Be sure to listen in to learn some extra tips from Tim and about his experiences. Tim Kachuriak is the Founder and CEO of a cutting edge fundraising research lab that is home to the world's largest online fundraising experiment library. During th...
2023-01-1152 min
The CNN PodcastHow To Create a Successful Internship For Your Nonprofit This was such a fun and exciting discussion! I had the pleasure to chat with our own L.I.T. Internship Program team – McKinzie, “Sam”, and Rashia. This episode shares nuggets to help you create a successful internship program for your nonprofit organization. ADVERTISE WITH US Meet the L.I.T. Internship Program team: McKinzie Thorson will be attending graduate school to receive a master’s in Forensic Psychology. McKinzie has a passion for the intersection of Psychology and Criminal Justice and hope...
2023-01-0458 min
The CNN PodcastFormer Zambia Army Soldier Now Fights For Human Rights Geoffrey Mulenga is the Founder and Executive Director of Lotus Flower Community School, located in Ndola Zambia, Central Africa. ADVERTISE WITH US TO BE SEEN BY 1000s OF EYEBALLS EACH MONTH In this episode, you will hear just how passionate Geoffrey is about providing a safe place for children and women. In Zambia, women and girls are abused, and are vulnerable – susceptible to being forced into the sex trafficking nightmare. The youth are poor, hungry and uneducated. Geoffrey and his team of Workers and Volunteers, wo...
2022-12-2849 min
The CNN PodcastFollow-Up Chat With Kaitlyn Ball of Cobb Collaborative We had an interesting experience, here in Georgia, with the run-offs. This called for the boots on the ground to stay there just a little while longer. ADVERTISE WITH US TO B SEEN BY 1000s OF EYEBALLS In this episode I had a follow-up chat with Kaitlyn Ball, the Civic Engagement Director with Cobb Collaborative. Kailyn shares the strategies she and her team employed to get the awesome results they achieved. Kaitlyn offered a paid internship and worked with six Interns...
2022-12-211h 04
The CNN PodcastGoogle Manager Arianne Garcia On Marketing Your Nonprofit As a nonprofit organization founder, or business owner, it is very important that you understand that you can’t tweak what you don’t track. ADVERTISE WITH US TO BE SEEN BY 1000s OF EYEBALLS! In this episode, Ericka has an eye-opening chat with Arianne about how to use Google Ads and Google Analytics to grow your business – nonprofit and for-profit, alike. Arianne is very interesting, as you will find out. She offers insights that can take you and your nonprofit or business to the next l...
2022-12-141h 03
The CNN PodcastBest Marketing Tips To Grow Your Nonprofit Organization Starting and growing your nonprofit business is not as easy as it may sound. With the right marketing tools in place, it doesn’t have to be hard, either. Let’s talk about it! ADVERTISE WITH US AND BE SEEN BY 1000s! In this episode, Ericka shares valuable resources and tips that could take your nonprofit from zero to hero! As with any business – for-profit or nonprofit – you have two currencies… money and time. You may have more of one that the other, but we always share the free resources...
2022-12-071h 07
The CNN PodcastA Creative's Way to Run Your City Listen in as we jump into a colorful chat with celebrity Graffiti Artist, Mike "Saes" Halpern, a True-Yorker and Founder of NYC Bridge Runners. ADVERTISE WITH US Mike takes us along the path that started this creative, “all planet” running movement. He shows us the direction it's heading in but makes sure to include the nostalgic moments that only a New Yorker can truly appreciate! The NYC Bridge Runners are the 1st Run Crew that started the "urban running" community...
2022-11-301h 19
The CNN PodcastYour Nonprofit Business Needs a Solid Foundation Ericka had to go it alone in this episode because, unfortunately, Sheila was not able to join us. So, Ericka did a great recap of previous episodes, and was able to dig deep into the business side of your nonprofit organization. ADVERTISE WITH US In this episode, Ericka discusses a few main pieces of your nonprofit’s puzzle: Customer Service Communications – How to be effective and efficient Networking – In-person and virtual events Marketing – Social Media, your website and Email Marketing Resources and tools – Free and low-cost tools to m...
2022-11-231h 17
The CNN PodcastYou Named Your Nonprofit. Now What? If you learn nothing else from Sheila and Ericka, you will know that you can certainly enjoy a good laugh, while still working in and on your nonprofit. ADVERTISE WITH US Are you a new or struggling nonprofit Founder? Have you named your organization, but don’t know what you should do next? Are you still passionate about your WHY? Listen in as nonprofit Founders, Sheila Hardy, of Because It’s Personal, and Ericka Scott of LifeChangers, share the information to help you get unstuck, and o...
2022-11-161h 00
The CNN PodcastYour Vision: Ways to Keep Moving Forward It is the season for giving. People and businesses have BIG hearts and are making BIG donations. But what if your nonprofit organization is NOT the recipient of such generous donations? Let’s get into it! ADVERTISE WITH US The key factor for the holidays, that nonprofit organizations need to think about, is #GivingTuesday. We know this day, for nonprofit organizations, is like Black Friday for Retailers. This day can be the BIGGEST day for donations received, empowering you to do more of the awesome work your nonprofit does al...
2022-11-091h 00
The CNN PodcastSociety For Charity With Corey Allen Corey Allen, Founder and CEO of Society For Charity, has a transparent chat with Sheila and Ericka. He leaves no stone unturned, nor question unanswered. Listen in... ADVERTISE WITH US My name is Corey Allen I’m a native of Sylvester Ga. I have been doing nonprofit work in and around the Atlanta area for many years, helping to build a stronger community. I started my own nonprofit, Society For Charity, in February 2021. The main purpose of my nonprofit organization is to feed the homeless in...
2022-11-0257 min
The CNN PodcastFeminine Cares With Emerald Tunie this episode, Sheila and Ericka have a chat with Emerald Tunie, Founder, CEO and Executive Director of Feminie Cares. Listen in as we discuss a topic that doesn't get the attention it deserves... feminine hygience. ADVERTISE WITH US Emerald has earned her strips as an ATLiens! She completed her graduate degree in Organizational Development & Change back in 2018. While pursuing her degree, her interest in entrepreneurship became even stronger and felt the need to repursue her passion dealing within the spectrum of women’s hygienic health.
2022-10-261h 01
The CNN PodcastPEO vs PSP - Info For Your Nonprofit Organization Sheila and Ericka share valuable information that will help you in the Human Resources aspect of your nonprofit organization startup and growth. This information is helpful for for-profit businesses, as well. ADVERTISE WITH US In this Just Us episode, Sheila and Ericka discuss PEOs – Professional Employer Organization, and how they differ from a PSP – Payroll Service Provider. Depending on what Human Resources service you need, will determine which type of business you decide to use. Human Resources is a part of your...
2022-10-191h 01
The CNN PodcastFundraising Ideas For the Holidays and Beyond In this "Just Us" episode, Sheila and Ericka share some really creative ways to raise funds for your nonprofit - not just for the holidays - but, also, to help you develop a year-round fundraising strategy, including for #GivingTuesday. ADVERTISE WITH THE CNN PODCAST Hopefully, you already have your fundraising and marketing calendars created, and are implementing what you planned. But, it's NOT too late if you haven't! You still have a few weeks before #GivingTuesday - the largest donation day...
2022-10-121h 03
The CNN PodcastVote! With Tracy Adkison of The League of Women Voters of Ga Tracy has been a leader in her community, advocate and mentor for over 18 years. By trade, she is an award-winning Project Manager. ADVERTISE WITH THE CNN PODCAST Tracy made history being elected the first African American President of the League of Women Voters of Georgia. She was also selected by LWVUS to be a National Coach with the Ruth S. Shur Fellow Program. With 12 local leagues and 600 members statewide, the League works tirelessly to empower voters and defend our democracy.
2022-10-0558 min
The CNN PodcastGrant Writing Tips With David Pyoas In this follow-up chat, let’s talk all things GRANTS with David Pyoas of DB & Associates. Sheila and Ericka spoke with David in episode #6, when we discussed strategies to build an impactful nonprofit organization. ADVERTISE WITH US Many new nonprofit founders mistakenly expect to fill their bank account with grant money. Unfortunately, there are very few new nonprofits who can say they that grants were their main source of funding during their first few years. However, you should still know what a grant is, and go...
2022-09-261h 09
The CNN PodcastRegistering Muslim Voters With Salik Sohani of GaMVP Sheila and Ericka enjoy an eye-opening discussion, with Salik Sohani of Georgia Muslim Voter Project, and learn about they're creative ways to increase registrations. ADVERTISE WITH THE CNN PODCAST Georgia Muslim Voter Project (GAMVP) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization founded in 2015 in response to the growing anti-Muslim rhetoric that was prevalent in mainstream politics and the low rates of civic engagement in the Muslim community. GAMVP aims to activate and empower Muslim voters in order to elevate the collective power and voices of all Muslims...
2022-09-211h 00
The CNN PodcastMake An Impact With Your Nonprofit Organization Listen in as Sheila and Ericka have a high-level business discussion with Ben Woodward, co-founder of Nonprofit Elite. Learn about nonprofit organizations - formation and staartup. ADVERTISE WITH THE CNN PODCAST Nonprofit Elite was founded in 2006 to help you explore the benefits of starting a nonprofit organization (public charity or private foundation) and to provide you with assistance during the early stages of planning, formation, and 501c3 tax exemption. We are a consulting firm that provides document preparation, and we are proud to represent both large an...
2022-09-141h 01
The CNN PodcastMillennial Nonprofit Volunteers With Rashia van den Ende Volunteers can make or break a community nonprofit organization. We sat down with Rashia van den Ende, a Volunteer with LifeChangers, Inc. What keeps her passionate, and how can nonprofits attract millennials to help out? Let's talk about it! Rashia van den Ende volunteers as the Communications Organizer with LifeChnagers, Inc., a Cobb County-based 501(c)3 community nonprofit organization. Rashia handles onboarding, training, supervises Interns and Volunteers, and she ensures everyone is aligned with the organization's mission statement. Rashia is one of the founding staff members of LifeChangers, Inc., as...
2022-09-071h 00The CNN PodcastIt's Time To Connect With The RIGHT Connections Listen in as Sheila and Ericka have a candid discussion with Irene Barton, Executive Director of Cobb Collaborative. Topics include childhood eduction and the impact of the pandemic on children and families. This episode is chock-full of information to raise awareness of needs Cobb Collaborative is filling. ADVERTISE ON THE CNN PODCAST About Irene and the Cobb Collaborative: Irene Barton was named the Executive Director of the Cobb Collaborative in September 2018 after serving as the organization’s Resource Manager since July 2017. Sin...
2022-08-3159 min
The CNN PodcastInnovative Funding Ideas For Your Community Nonprofit Organizations Enjoy a boat load of laughs as Sheila ad Ericka have a blast while sharing innovative funding ideas that you can implement in your community nonprofit organization TODAY! ADVERTISE WITH US Learn what and how you can use various funding platforms - crowdfunding campaigns, grants, public donations and other sources. DISCLAIMER: Sheila Hardy, Ericka Scott, their respective nonprofit organizations nor The CNN Podcast are professional accounting or legal professionals. All information shared in this podcast, is from our own experience. Please do your own due...
2022-08-241h 02
The CNN PodcastHurdles Facing Community Nonprofit Organizations Part 2 In this episode, Sheila and Ericka continue the heartfelt discussion about the hurdles that community nonprofit organizations face, whether they are new or seasoned, but have hit a plateau. ADVERTISE WITH US Let us discuss: The technical hurdles Founders face Networking, or lack thereof, with other community nonprofit organizations How does the 80/20 rule, Pareto’s Principle, play a major role in in the nonprofit world? Listen up and grab a few golden nuggets that can help you see the hurdles you are facing, as...
2022-08-171h 05
The CNN PodcastHurdles Facing Community Nonprofit Organizations In this awesome, fun-filled "Just Us" episode, Sheila and Ericka share a boat load of goodies in this impactful episode of The CNN Podcast! ADVERTISE WITH US Whether you are still in the planning stages of starting your nonprofit organization, or you have been a community nonprofit organization for years, but have hit a plateau, you will find something in the episode helpful. Sheila and Ericka discuss the hurdles many nonprofit organizations faced, and they share helpful information on how to get through them.
2022-08-101h 04
The CNN PodcastDr. John Morgan of Cobb Hope Park In this episode, Sheila and Ericka discuss homelessness with Dr. John Morgan of Cobb Hope Park. What are some of the biggest hurdles facing organizations that want to create solutions? Listen up because you might be surprised at what Dr. John Morgan shares about why Cobb Hope Park came to a screeching halt a few years ago.. A native Texan, retired university professor and dean, Dr. John Morgan has volunteered many years with metro charities serving the homeless, including Cobb’s Center for Family Resources, MUST Ministries, the Samaritan House (now Atlan...
2022-08-031h 14
The CNN PodcastCandace WilliamsVolunteer, Grand/Mother, former addict and felon… Candace Williams shares how she turned her life around. She also shares the hurdles facing people in her same situation. In this episode, Sheila and Ericka speak with Candace Williams, a Volunteer with Because It’s Personal, Inc. While working and living at the YWCA, I implemented several programs. One was My Sister’s Closet. It was created and used to dress the women in business attire for job interviews. All the clothing came through donations from the community. The second program I started, was the Monthly Meet...
2022-07-281h 03
The CNN PodcastMichael Taylor of Center for Employment Opportunities AtlantaMichael Taylor is the founding Site Director of CEO Atlanta, joining Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), the largest reentry employer in the United States in April 2021. ADVERTISE WITH US Prior to joining CEO, Michael was a Program Manager at Jobrise where his responsibilities included recruiting, relationship management with both public and private stakeholders and business development focused on reentry employment. Michael was also a Training Supervisor at WorkSource Atlanta earlier in his career. In addition, Michael currently serves in a volunteer capacity as Chairman of the Metro AtlantaRe...
2022-07-2756 minThe CNN PodcastKaitlyn Ball of Cobb Collaborative n this episode, Sheila and Ericka have an eye-opening and informative conversation about voter rights with Kaitlyn Ball, the Civic Engagement Program Coordinator with Cobb Collaborative. ADVERTISE WITH US Born and raised in Kennesaw, Georgia, Kaitlyn is no stranger to the diverse and flourishing communities of Cobb County. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Kennesaw State University and experience in human resources and employee engagement, Kaitlyn hopes to bring a sense of mindfulness and humanity into the area of civic engagement throughout Cobb County. ...
2022-07-201h 03
The CNN PodcastHow to Turn Your Passion Into Purpose This episode is an absolutely truth-telling, real-talk way of discoering your passion, then turning it into your purpose. Nobofy can tell you what your purpose is, but we help you learn how to discover and develop it. In this Just Us episode, co-hosts Sheila Hardy and Ericka Scott have a candid discussion about how they discovered their purpose, by nurturing their passion. You may be pleasantly surprised that what you have been experiencing mentally and spiritually, is actually your passion urging you to pay it more attention. Sheila and
2022-07-131h 08
The CNN PodcastGathering Industries In this episode, Sheila and Ericka enjoy a lively discussion with Chef Alex Reethof, Owner of Reetof Hospitality and Founder of Gathering Industries. Alex Reethof, “ChefTainer," has worked in and around the Hotel and Restaurant industry since 1974. He started at age 16 as a “pot washer” (which is even one step below a dishwasher) before working his way up to Chef at top fine dining restaurants from Seattle to Sarasota. ADVERTISE WITH US Gathering Industries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that strives to end homelessness in Atlanta by h...
2022-07-061h 04The CNN PodcastD B Pyoas & Associates LLCIn this episode of The CNN Podcast, Sheila and Ericka interview David Pyoas of D B Pyoas & Associates LLC. David brings more than 25 years of grant writing and business development expertise. In addition to his writing ability, David has a wealth of experience as a successful entrepreneur, public affairs professional, and corporate consultant. Early in his career, he served on the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation staff and as the Director of Operations for the Salvation Army, managing the daily functions of a multi-million-dollar operation. Dur...
2022-06-2457 min
The CNN PodcastCaring Moms, Inc.Caring Moms, Inc. was founded IN 2019, and is run by Maria Bradfield. Maria, as many nonprofit founders, saw a need in the Northwest Atlanta area. She decided to answer the call to service, and formed Caring Mons, Inc. – a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. In this episode, you will hear how Maria uses Caring Moms to take care of the community’s needs, one household at a time. Maria assists the elderly, the sick and everyone who calls her, by taking them food, personal care items and sometimes just to sit and pray with them. Maria...
2022-06-241h 03
The CNN PodcastRescuing Leftover CuisineIn this episode, Sheila Hardy and Ericka Scott have the pleasure of interviewing John McMicken. John is the Fundraising Manager for RLC Atlanta. John shares his story and his journey with RLC – beginning with his volunteer position with the nonprofit organization. That volunteer position then grew into a part-time position, and is now a full-timeexperience for John. “I almost feel bad being paid,” he shares. Tune in to learn more about John and the journey Rescuing Leftowver Cuisine is on. If you like this episode, please share it with your online community, family and friend...
2022-06-241h 13
The CNN PodcastHow to Effectively Communicate For Your NonprofitCommication is a required skill to accomplish anything in life, right? If you need to open an accountat the bank, in the city where you just relocated to… you need to communicate that to someone. The same holds true for us, in the communiity nonprofit world. We must master the art of communication, especially listening. Listening is a key component of effective communication. Do you run or work with a nonprofit? We'd love to hear how you're serving the community! Please contact us. Thank you!
2022-06-241h 07
The CNN PodcastHow to Network Like a Pro For Your NonprofitNetworking is a key ingredient to successfully launching and growing your community nonprofit organization.. In this episode of The CNN Podcast, Sheila Hardy and Ericka Scott discuss best practices to implement if you want your nonprofit organization to make the impact you envisioned when you “opened the doors” to your nonprofit. Stay tuned and share this episode with others who may be stuck or want to start a community nonprofit organization. We are sharing with you what we have learned along the path of our for-profit and noprofit startup journey.
2022-06-2458 min
The CNN PodcastWelcome to The CNN PodcastCo-hosted by Sheila Hardy, CEO and Founder of Because It’s Personal, and Ericka Scott, Executive Director at LifeChangers, Inc., The Community Nonprofit Network Podcast aka The CNN Podcast is looking to bring nonprofit organizations from all around the world, together. Whether you have joined the prison reform mission, or simply want to stop animal abuse or make this world a better place for our children's children... we ALL want to see major changes happen, right? This podcast was created to shine the spotlight on community nonprofit organizations and the g...
2022-06-2447 min