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Next in Nonprofits Risk Management with Allison Wagstrom of Propel Nonprofits Allison Wagstrom is the Senior Loan Officer for Propel Nonprofits, whose mission "fuels the impact and effectiveness of nonprofits with guidance, expertise, and capital." Allison joins host Steve Boland to talk about the risks nonprofits face in 2025, and steps and tools they can use to manage that risk. Allison encourages charities to think in terms of revenue mix, program costs, infrastructure, and capital. She and Steve talk about examples in such areas of the emotional labor of program costs (because that is really people in most cases), the new risks in 2025 where government...

2025-10-2145 min

Sailfaster: The Podcast For Racing Sailors Precision Racing: Steve Hunt & Morgan Trubovich Talk Vakaros RaceSense!In this episode of SailFaster, Pete Boland talks with Vakaros Events Director Doug Wake about how RaceSense is transforming race starts with GPS precision and automatic OCS calls—no pinging needed. Top sailors Steve Hunt and Morgan Trubovich share how the system boosts confidence, reduces risk, and helps teams train smarter by removing guesswork. Already used in elite fleets like the TP52s, Star Worlds, and Charleston Race Week, RaceSense is helping both pros and amateurs make better decisions on the line.

2025-08-0759 min

The Budgy Smugglers Johnny Furphy, Tyrese Proctor, The Open, Wayne Carey, The Opals, Scott Boland, Nestory Irankunda & MoreThis week Steve & Dool’s stick to what little they know without any deep knowledge, insight or authority on the week in Aussie Sport:Johnny Furphy put Noah Asenge on a poster and instantly ended his careerTyrese Proctor scores the most points by an Australian ever in a summer league game with 35Australian super welterweight Tim Tszyu has lost his rematch against Sebastian FundoraJess Hull breaks her own Australian mile record while winning silver at the London Diamond League meet.Aussies had a stinker in The Open Championship with Mark Leisman the only aussie to make the cut fi...

2025-07-211h 02

Sort of Sure Podcast Being Audacious with Steve BolandEpisode Notes To learn more about Steve Boland's Next in Nonprofits: Click Here For entry into my Basecamp Community for Startups ($20/month): Click Here Facebook Page for regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/SamarThinks Want to receive highlights, special freebies, and inspiration? Join my mailing list: Click Here If you have a story you want to share (short or long, doesn't matter), I can read them on the air for you! Just send them in an email to: sortofsurepod@gmail.com Also, if you want to tell...

2025-05-3022 min

Sailfaster: The Podcast For Racing Sailors Steve Hunt (Part 2) on heel angle, starting, better tacks and so much more :)We’re back with Part 2 of my conversation with Steve Hunt, whose first episode was one of our most downloaded ever—no surprise, given his clear, practical take on the art of racing. In this episode, we dig into the details: sail trim, heel angles, faster tacks, and sharper starts. It’s packed with insights from one of the best in the game. Don’t forget the special Bonus for Sailfaster listeners: Get 30% off Steve’s premium coaching content at stevehuntsailing.com using the code Sailfaster30.

2025-05-1233 min

Sailfaster: The Podcast For Racing Sailors Steve Hunt (Part 1) on Racing Smarter: Preparation, Communication, and the Pursuit of Perfect StartsIn this episode, world-class sailor and coach Steve Hunt shares hard-earned lessons from his career — from his early days sailing in Virginia to competing as tactician on TP52 Wizard. Steve opens up about the intense learning curve of big boat racing, the importance of preparation, and how even small adjustments in sail trim and decision-making can have huge impacts on performance. He dives deep into starting techniques, teamwork, mental preparation, and why trusting your instincts is just as important as trusting the instruments. Whether you’re racing dinghies or grand prix boats, Steve’s advice will help you think faster...

2025-04-2729 min

Next in Nonprofits Knowledge 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 min

Next in Nonprofits Corporate sponsorships with Brandice Daniel Brandice Daniel is the founder and CEO of ICON360, "non-profit organization dedicated to dismantling the barriers facing Black designers and fashion programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)." Brandice joins host Steve Boland to talk about the value of sponsorships and connections to the mission of an organization. Brandice shares ideas on how to begin relationships with larger organizations (including budgeting small amounts to open doors with the first conversation), showing up where the brand managers are meeting (rather than struggling to get individual meetings), the value of intimate moments with brands...

2025-03-2545 min

Palm and Pine Podcast Gators Fandom & Memorabilia with Chris Boland from Lincoln to Gainesville.Send us a textJoin us as we welcome Chris Boland, a passionate Florida Gators fan originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, to the podcast. A lifelong devotee of Gators sports, Chris traded the Midwest for the Sunshine State, moving to Gainesville, Florida, where he lived for 17 years to cheer on his team. Now back in Nebraska, he brings decades of fandom to life with his impressive collection of college athletics memorabilia. From rare Florida Gators collectibles to unforgettable sports moments, Chris shares stories that every college sports enthusiast will love. Whether it’s football, basketball, or baseball, his ta...

2025-03-2521 min

Next in Nonprofits Al-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 min

Next in Nonprofits Grants and volatility with Shoshana Grossman-Crist Shoshana Grossman-Crist is the Founder and CEO of Social Impact Compass, providing support in grants and other support for impact missions. Shoshana joins host Steve Boland to talk about the impact of changes in funding streams in 2025. Shoshanna shares her insights getting a foot in the door for new support during these transitional times, including a short email, and a concept note format in lieu of a more formal case statement. Some funders are increasing their giving commitment (Shoshana mentions MacArthur Foundation as an example) and others are considering more flexibility right now...

2025-03-1147 min

Next in Nonprofits Communications in chaotic times with Jackie Russell Jackie Russell is President of Teak Media and Communication whose mission is "to increase recognition and revenue for socially responsible companies and nonprofit organizations." Jackie joins host Steve Boland to discuss communications strategies and public relations in a time of rapid, unpredictable change. Jackie shares her thoughts and experience in prioritizing the work of messaging for nonprofit organizations in 2025. Jackie talks through different audiences and the need to stay in touch during this time. It's important to "start where you are" in this work and not second-guess what could have been done in...

2025-02-2739 min

Next in Nonprofits Board Stewardship with Dick Senese Dick Senese is the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education, which "advances effective leadership in the realm of post-secondary education, supports professional development of LGBTQ leaders in that sector, and provides education and advocacy regarding LGBTQ issues within the global academy and for the public at large." Dick has served on nonprofit boards throughout his career, and joins the podcast to discuss stewardship with host Steve Boland. Dick talks about his experience with volunteer boards, how thanking donors and other supporters for their engagement is an easy "...

2025-01-2146 min

Beyond The Fence Summer of Cricket 24/25 - Pink Ball Domination (Episode 2 - ft. Steve Smith & Ryan O'Connell)After a thorough schooling in Perth, Australia bounce back with an absolute domination of India in the second Test, with Mitchell Starc and the pink ball proving too much for the tourists. Ben Quagliata is joined again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to break down a scintillating two and a half days of Test cricket, including important innings from McSweeney and Labuschagne, a classic Travis Head hundred, a conundrum facing the selectors with Steve Smith, the triumphant return of Scott Boland to the Test arena, brutal spells from Starc and Cummins, looking ahead to Brisbane...

2024-12-1242 min

Cricket Today Show Australia vs India 2nd Test - Kohli to Dominate & Boland in! | Cricket Today ShowAustralia vs India 2nd Test - Kohli to Dominate & Boland in! | Cricket Today Show - Friday December 6 The Cricket Today Show provides a last minute preview for Australia vs India 2nd Test in Adelaide, debating the best combined XI's for the two squads, changes to the team with Scott Boland returning and Virat Kohli's amazing form in Adelaide! The panel also go through the fan comments and questions, with Ashwin not being in the team, Steve Smith's form and provide banter and fun moments all throughout the show! Join Cricket Today's Liam 'Stats...

2024-12-0624 min

Next in Nonprofits Creative evaluation with Molly O'Connor Molly C. O'Connor (she/her) is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Coco Canary, a consulting practice which is "cultural workers using evaluation, community engagement, and art to keep organizations grounded in their values and held accountable to their social justice goals." Molly joins host Steve Boland to talk about creative evaluation. Molly's own background includes quantitative research and has evolved to include qualitative components to better understand impact. Molly shares her thoughts on the importance of stories toward meaning-making, engaging community in the process of evaluation, thinking about evaluation ahead of program...

2024-11-2744 min

Next in Nonprofits Expanding 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 min

Next in Nonprofits Next 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 min

Next in Nonprofits Donor 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 min

Next in Nonprofits Logic 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 min

Next in Nonprofits Volunteerism 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 min

Mainly Moonology with Yasmin Boland Is Capitalism Bad? "No!" says Steve Larsen | S2 Ep 69If you want to make more money (and really, who wouldn’t?) but haven’t claimed it yet, or if you have a business but not sure how to market it, then this is the episode for you.In it, I sit down with self-proclaimed capitalist pig – as he says so himself –, the brilliant Steve Larsen.Steve is a leading figure in the marketing world, famous for his successful sales funnel strategies and unapologetic capitalist mindset.Steve is here to help you claim your birthright of abundance. Yes, you read that right, birthright. His inva...

2024-06-1033 min

Next in Nonprofits Give Black Alliance with Bithiah Carter Bithiah Carter is the President and CEO of Give Black Alliance, which "seeks to create a strong Black community capable of advocating on its own behalf and identifying the necessary resources to support its vitality." Bithiah joins host Steve Boland to talk about the origins of the Give Black Alliance and the tools they use to engage the community around understanding the impact of Black donors and conversations within Black movements. Bithiah shares about the Giving Black reports sharing information about specific cities and case studies, the #CouchConversations series available on their website...

2024-05-2144 min

Next in Nonprofits AI 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

Next in Nonprofits Election-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 min

Next in Nonprofits Donor Advised Funds with Matt Nash Matt Nash is the executive director of the Blackbaud Giving Fund, which has "administered over $1.6 billion in donations from passionate individuals and corporations to 195,000 nonprofit organizations around the world." Matt joins host Steve Boland to talk about how small and mid-sized charities can be most open to finding and connecting with donors using tools such as donor-advised funds. Matt shares his thoughts about understanding the tools some donors may choose, asking donors to connect in supporting the work outside of contributions (such as volunteering, connecting to peers at employment-based sites) and stewarding those...

2024-04-0240 min

Next in Nonprofits Shopping donation programs with Shaun Kulesza Shaun Kulesza is the Founder and CEO of ShopRaise, which "help(s) causes engage supporters, build their brand and raise money through socially-conscious shopping." Shaun joins the podcast to talk about where shopping donation programs can fit into the nonprofit fundraising landscape, how ShopRaise works, and what charities should know about programs like this in their portfolio of approaches to raising support. Host Steve Boland shares his initial skepticism of shopping programs, and Shaun addresses some of those concerns about when and how nonprofit missions may benefit from these tools. The conversation includes...

2024-02-2046 min

Next in Nonprofits Salesforce 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 min

I’m Being Seriously Holy Grounds w/ Steve BolandSend us a textInterviewing Tio Steve IG: @scampsdad-ADHD poster child -Holy Grounds -The Reliquary-Creating a community -Being a business owner-Inclusion and safe spaces-Importance of after school programs -Baby airport-Being resourceful-Thinking out-loud-TO BE CONTINUED..

2023-09-1246 min

Next in Nonprofits Giving 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 min

Next in Nonprofits Equity in philanthropy Noelani Pearl Hernandez is the Vice President, Culture & Leadership at Charity Navigator, whose mission "is to make impactful giving easier for all ". Carly Bad Heart Bull is the Executive Director of Native Ways Federation, which "strengthen(s) the circle of giving by uniting Native organizations, supporting Native communities, and observing the highest level of ethical standards." Carly and Noelani join host Steve Boland to discuss equity in philanthropic giving. They talk about defining equity in this context, about organizations that are Native-led v. Native-serving, and what measures are changing when donors and philanthropy t...

2023-07-2543 min

Next in Nonprofits Donor acquisition with Matt Stokes Matt Stokes is the Senior Associate Director, Prospect Management and Research at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Matt joins host Steve Boland to talk about the field of prospect management, especially focusing on bringing new donors to a nonprofit mission. Matt shares his experience on thoughts on how to connect with potential donors, tools that support that work, peer-supported giving campaigns for outreach, challenges in the nonprofit sector in how people view philanthropy and much more.

2023-07-1040 min

Next in Nonprofits Giving USA 2022 with Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes Rasheeda Childress is the senior editor for fundraising at the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Emily Haynes is a senior reporter at the Chronicle of Philanthropy. They recently authored a review of findings from the Giving USA 2022 report. (infographic summary here.) Emily and Rasheeda join host Steve Boland to talk about the early learnings from the 2022 Giving USA numbers. International giving is up - even in inflation-adjusted terms - but many other sectors are down both in real terms and in inflation-adjusted dollars. The value of major donors may be shifting as potential opens up...

2023-06-2346 min

Next in Nonprofits Nonprofits, ethics, and AI with Kari Aanestad Kari Aanestad is the Associate Director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, which "works to inform, promote, connect, and strengthen individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector." Kari is also the Co-Director of Grant Advisor, "safe way to anonymously give and receive feedback on grantmaking." Kari joins host Steve Boland to talk about the emerging tools in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what their use may mean in the nonprofit sector. One of the most prevalent forms being adopted today is ChatGPT, a Large Language Model (LLM) which users can ask to write anything from...

2023-06-0645 min

A Legacy of Generosity Classic Episode: Segmenting Communications for Legacy DonorsRevisit a classic episode from Season 1 as we join Steve Boland from Next in Nonprofits to talk about donor communications. Donor segmentation is a proven tool for communicating effectively with our audiences. Join co-hosts Mark Beenken & Kristi Ackley as they explore how to apply that tool to communications for legacy donors with guest, Steve Boland. Steve is a nonprofit veteran with over twenty-five years of experience helping charities grow with new ideas in fundraising and communications and is the Managing Partner of Next in Nonprofits. He'll share insights on why and how to segment your communications to capture the attention...

2023-05-0935 min

Grant Writing & Funding Ep. 269: 2023 Grant Funding Changes - with Steve Boland of Next in NonprofitsSteve explains how grant funding has changed in 2023, the impact AI is having on grant funding, and how Covid has impacted grants. With the worse of Covid behind us and the fast rise of ChatGPT and AI, it seems like 2023 is going to be a year of change for many industries, and grant funding is no exception. Steve joins us to explain how grant funding will change in 2023, the restructuring of the grant application process, and how government grants have changed since Covid. He also talks about the different ways non-profits can access grant funding, the ways ChatGPT is affecting...

2023-05-0248 min

Next in Nonprofits Project WHY with Arielle Zappia Arielle Zappia is the Founder and CEO of Project WHY, “to facilitate genuine empathy through understanding homeless people’s individual stories”. Arielle joins host Steve Boland to talk about the importance of story not only in fund development work but in the mission work of connecting communities to the impact of a nonprofit in the community. Arielle discusses this history of Project WHY, working with partner organizations around story, honoring the choices of individuals in telling their own stories and more. Get more details on how to subscribe on our podcast page.

2023-01-1638 min

The Unplayable Podcast Second #AUSvWI Test Preview: Scott Boland looks ahead to AdelaideThe chat with Ashes hero Scott Boland starts at 18:30! Before then, cricket.com.au's Louis Cameron and Josh Schonafinger recap Australia's big win in Perth, the amazing form of Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith and Nathan Lyon and look at the squad inclusions of Michael Neser and Lance Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022-12-0637 min

Next in Nonprofits Let Everyone Advance with Dignity (LEAD) with Latasha Jennings Latasha Jennings is the Project Lead at Let Everyone Advance with Dignity (LEAD) which "provides harm reduction-based, intensive case management to individuals who come into repeated contact with law enforcement due to unmet behavioral health needs, homelessness, and/or extreme poverty." LEAD practices have evolved in other cities, and are being brought in a new partnership to the Lake Street corridor in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Latasha joins host Steve Boland to talk about nonprofit organizations work in collaboration in a space which has often been relegated to public safety/civil service employees...

2022-08-3139 min

Next in Nonprofits The Bold Promise with Fieldtrip’s Jane Pfieffer Jane Pfieffer is the founder and president of Fieldtrip, "a cause-driven agency that amplifies nonprofits and the impact they make." Jane joins host Steve Boland to talk about the ideas Fieldtrip uses with charities to move potential supporters or clients to action. Listeners can see Jane talk about some of these ideas in her Mission Multiplier series on the Fieldtrip website (or directly on YouTube). Jane and Steve talk about the idea of the Bold Promise - telling your community how you are delivering on an important and big need in your community.

2022-08-0944 min

Next in Nonprofits Federated communication ”Fediverse” with Aral Balkan Aral Balkan is co-founder of Small Technology Foundation, which is promoting "everyday tools for everyday people designed to increase human welfare, not corporate profits." Aral and his Small Technology co-founder Laura Kalbag have been advocating for regulation of surveillance capitalism, investment in ethical alternatives, and carrying out research and development on ethical alternatives. Aral joins host Steve Boland to discuss decentralized social communication tools for nonprofit organizations (and everyone else!). Aral talks about federated communications tools (the Fediverse) like Mastodon (microblogging like Twitter but without corporate ownership), PixelFed (more image focused like Instagram...

2022-07-1246 min

Next in Nonprofits Nonprofit sector investments and Candid with Kris Kewitsch Kris Kewitsch is the executive director of the Charities Review Council, whose mission is "building donor and nonprofit relationships for strong, vibrant, and just communities." Their work helping nonprofits improve transparency and learn brought Kris to the podcast in 2019 to talk about the original news on the merger of the Foundation Center and Guidestar to create Candid. Candid announced last week they had received a gift of $15 million in general operating support from Mackenzie Scott. Kris joins host Steve Boland to talk about a gift of this magnitude to a nonprofit sector support...

2022-06-2842 min

A Legacy of Generosity Endowments, Big Swings & Legacy GivingJoin us for this first ever crossover episode with Next in Nonprofits podcast! Steve Boland is the host of that program, "featuring tools, technologies and trends for nonprofit growth." Carl, Kristi & Steve talk about the questions and challenges approaching and supporting large donors in making choices around big gifts to charities. One option would be to create or give to an endowment - earning money for future needs. Another would be to invest in a "big swing" - spending a much larger amount of money all at once to create a larger-scale impact that in turn ripples over time.

2022-06-1445 min

Next in Nonprofits Endowments, big swings, and legacy giving This episode is a first for Next in Nonprofits: A podcast cross-over episode with A Legacy of Generosity podcast! Kristi Ackley and Carl Newbanks are two of the hosts of that program, "dedicated to provide professional development content for every fundraiser with special attention to planned and legacy giving." Kristi and Carl join host Steve Boland to talk about the questions and challenges approaching and supporting and large donors in making choices around big gifts to charities. One option would be to create or give to an endowment - earning money for future...

2022-06-1444 min

Grant Writing & Funding Ep. 223: Tips for Grant Writers to Work Better With Nonprofits ClientsTips for Grant Writers to Work Better With Nonprofits Clients Communication is key with any relationship. If you are a freelance grant writer, being able to be transparent with your work is key in ensuring that all the grants are getting written on time. If you are a nonprofit leader, getting those documents over to your grant writer is instrumental in making sure the grant gets submitted on time. —------------------------------------------------------ ✨💌 Visit https://grantwritingandfunding.com/ for the Hub Haven Grant Writing Resources 👉💰🖥️ Grant Writing Master Course: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-writing-master-course/ 🖥️🔥 👉 Freelance Grant Writer Master Course to launch and grow a freelance grant writing business: https...

2022-06-1446 min

Next in Nonprofits RightGift with Allie Meador Allie Meador is the Chief Revenue Officer of RightGift, whose "mission is to empower nonprofits and their donors to expand their social impact through conscious utilization of purchases and in-kind donations." Allie joins host Steve Boland to talk about how RightGift supports charities with tools such as wish-list purchasing from donors, receipts for those donors, bulk purchases, delayed shipping and storage for bulk purchases, logistics support and more.

2022-05-2446 min

Next in Nonprofits Expert partners for nonprofits with Holly Rustick Holly Rustick is "founder of Grant Writing & Funding, and ... create(s) effective systems so grant writers ensure that nonprofits grow capacity, increase funding and advance mission." Holly is the author of The Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing and the host of the podcast Grant Writing and Funding. Holly joins host Steve Boland to talk about the evolving nature of outsourced support for nonprofit organizations, especially in non-core areas of specialization like fund development and communications. The lessons of the COVID workplace have opened more doors to charities using a remote workforce and to...

2022-05-1045 min

Next in Nonprofits Social Permitting with Houda Elyazgi Houda Elyazgi is the Chief Client Officer at Saxum, "an integrated digital agency obsessed for good." Houda is committed to making the world better through her work in diversity, equality, education and public policy. Houda joins host Steve Boland talk about social permitting, a practice she uses at Saxum to help charities think about engaging with audiences to support nonprofit goals. The focus on permission, multiple entry points, and user feedback builds a more effective strategy over time. One permission to seek is for donations, another may be for access to a supporter's...

2022-05-0340 min

Next in Nonprofits Instrumentl grant tool with Gauri Manglik Gauri Manglik is the CEO and co-founder of Instrumentl, which "brings grant discovery, research, and tracking to one place. With Instrumentl, development staff are more effective and efficient at finding the right grants for their nonprofits." Gauri joins host Steve Boland to talk about the origins of the tool, and what makes Instrumental different from other tools for grants in the nonprofit sector. Gauri talks about the evolution of their discovery algorithm, features like understanding how much funders invest in new applicants, updating government funding opportunities and so much more.

2022-04-1944 min

Next in Nonprofits Better email engagement with Emily Heck Emily Heck is owner and marketing consultant at Evergreen Marketing Solutions, which "work(s) with clients to elevate their brands and grow the engagement of their audiences. We blend data driven decisions with our years of experience to build strategies that evolve as audiences and markets change." Emily joins host Steve Boland to talk about how users join email lists, creating and using a welcoming series in automation using tools like Mailchimp, collecting "point of pride" information from supporters when they sign up, and asking for more personalized connection over time toward better...

2022-03-2242 min

Next in Nonprofits Hybrid and virtual events with We & Goliath Daniel Moss and Michelle Garrison are the Co-Founders & Virtual Event Strategists at We & Goliath, which "provides a beautifully branded end-to-end solution that will engage your attendees, improve their collaboration and performance, and keep them coming back for more." Daniel and Michelle join host Steve Boland to talk about the changing nature of events in 2022 and beyond, especially as it relates to changes in virtual events and hybrid events with a virtual component. We & Goliath talk more about engagement tools and strategies, integrating vendors and sponsors, tools to support this work and much more...

2022-03-0948 min

Next in Nonprofits Networks for Social Impact with Dr. Michelle Shumate Dr. Michelle Shumate is a professor at Northwestern's School of Communication, where she "investigates the dynamics of interorganizational networks designed to impact large social issues." She is co-author of the new book, Networks for Social Impact. Dr. Shumate and her co-author Dr. Cooper depict when and how to use networks for social impact to improve issues related to educational outcomes, mental health and wellness, gender-based violence, climate change, senior and veteran care, and more, by providing a new framework for organizations to more seamlessly work together. She talks to host Steve Boland about the...

2022-03-0139 min

Next in Nonprofits Young Women’s Alliance building connections post pandemic Lauren Kaufman is the President of the Young Women's Alliance, and Bijal Patel is the Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Belonging of the Young Women's Alliance. The Alliance is "building a community that supports, empowers, and connects women." Lauren and Bijal join host Steve Boland to talk about the changes community building face since the COVID-19 pandemic impacted in-person events as a primary strategy. They talk about how their work has grown during this time, how they think about support for members online and in-person, and how adapting to new tools and ta...

2022-02-1545 min

Next in Nonprofits Government grants with Patrice Davis Patrice Davis is the Founder and Managing Principal of Grants Works, which "helps organizations, businesses, and municipalities identify, acquire, manage, and comply with government and foundation grants." Patrice joins host Steve Boland to talk about government funding for nonprofit work, including federal grants, federally funded work which may be re-granted from state, local, tribal or territorial governments, and more. Patrice shares specific information about new resources from the American Rescue Plan Act which could really change the game for many charities in working with government sources, both in terms of amount...

2021-12-0844 min

Next in Nonprofits Past and future of nonprofit associations with Jon Pratt Jon Pratt recently retired as Executive Director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Jon was the founding director, working in that role since 1987. The world of collective action by and for nonprofits has evolved in many ways since that time. It has also kept some very solid foundational elements through those decades. Host Steve Boland talks to Jon about this history of building one of the largest state nonprofit associations, and what we can learn about the future from that work. Some things have stayed the same - though the current web-based job-board...

2021-09-1445 min

Next in Nonprofits Wealth Reclamation Academy of Practitioners with Veronica Garcia Veronica Garcia is Lead Organizer for Wealth Reclamation Academy of Practitioners, "a community of practice organized by and for Resource Mobilizers. As Resource Mobilizers, we are the individuals in our communities who specialize in cultivating relationship networks and stewarding the flow of assets (social and material) back into social justice movement and community-building." Veronica joins host Steve Boland to talk about the evolution of the mission, the idea of reclamation and rehabilitation in mobilizing resources for nonprofit work, talking to partners in philanthropy about this framework (including asking about support for the ACE...

2021-09-0245 min

Next in Nonprofits Multifaceted philanthropy with Diane Lebson Diane Lebson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Evergreen Philanthropic Solutions and the author of the new book, For a Good Cause. Diane joins host Steve Boland to talk about all the ways people can support a cause, from donations to volunteering to creating a new charity. Diane talks about this work from different perspectives, including how women approach philanthropy differently, how a gendered-lens of power impacts those decisions, and how one considers impact when making decisions. More information available at Next in Nonprofits.

2021-08-1743 min

A Legacy of Generosity Segmenting Communications for Legacy DonorsDonor segmentation is a proven tool for communicating effectively with our audiences. Join co-hosts Mark Beenken & Kristi Ackley as they explore how to apply that tool to communications for legacy donors with guest, Steve Boland. Steve is a nonprofit veteran with over twenty-five years of experience helping charities grow with new ideas in fundraising and communications and is the Managing Partner of Next in Nonprofits. He'll share insights on why and how to segment your communications to capture the attention of potential legacy donors. Steve also shares some great tips for cultivating those individuals to also help with opening...

2021-05-1135 min

Next in Nonprofits Microdonations and outside partners with Dominique Calixte Dominique Calixte is the Associate Director of Annual Giving and Special Events for YW Boston. She spends a lot of time considering the mix of support options to pay for mission work in the world, and has been a previous guest on the Next in Nonprofits podcast. Check out Fundraising While Black to learn more! Dominique joins host Steve Boland to talk about the pluses and minuses of outside organizations partnering with nonprofits for what Dominique calls "microdonations." A prime example (pun intended) is the Amazon Smile program, which donates .5% of eligible purchases...

2021-05-0443 min

Next in Nonprofits Personalization and automation with Tim Kachuriak Tim Kachuriak is the CEO and Founder of NextAfter, which "combines the perpetual learning of a fundraising research lab, the practical application of a digital-first agency, and the rigorous instruction of a training institute." Tim joins host Steve Boland to talk about how "people give to people" and the tools and tactics nonprofits can use to maximize the personal connection to donors while using some levels of automation to keep the process fast and affordable. Tim talks about the experiments run by NextAfter, what they have learned from this dat...

2021-04-2048 min

Next in Nonprofits Racial Equity Journey with Nneka Allen and Chris Conroy Nneka Allen is the principal and founder of The Empathy Agency, which "offer(s) a better understanding of dominant cultures' impact on organizational culture because we are all responsible for the environments we create." Chris Conroy is a partner at The Wellspring Group, "a complete Human Resources and training consultancy helping healthcare providers, educational institutions, and social impact/nonprofit organizations build more inclusive, higher performing teams." Nneka and Chris join host Steve Boland to talk about their joint work in equity in the nonprofit sector, including their curriculum, Racial Equity Journey. They talk...

2021-03-3049 min

Next in Nonprofits Cash, debt, and management with Stephen King Stephen King is Founder and CEO of GrowthForce, whose mission is " is to become a trusted partner leaders can rely on to provide actionable financial insights needed for making data-driven decisions." Stephen joins host Steve Boland to talk about this moment in time of changed community expectations in a pandemic, new debt tools not previously available (including the Economic Injury Disaster Loan from the SBA with a 30 year repayment), and more. Stephen talks about the use of debt, ensuring there is a sensible plan for recovery rather than just p...

2021-03-0242 min

Next in Nonprofits Management changes after COVID with Jennifer Katrulya Jennifer Katrulya is a partner at Citrin Cooperman, "a top-25 nationally recognized full-service assurance, tax, and advisory firm with offices conveniently located throughout the United States." Jennifer works with nonprofits and other companies in all stages of development, and joins host Steve Boland to talk about the long-term changes charities may see from the COVID crisis. Jennifer discusses changes in work places, the potential longer-term needs in real-estate and remote locations, impacts on service delivery in charities and much more.

2021-02-1645 min

Next in Nonprofits Fundraising Innovation with Joe Burnett and Ken Burnette Joe Burnett is the contributing editor, and Ken Burnett is a trustee, of Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration (SOFII). SOFII "aims to be the most comprehensive, best organised, and most inspiring collection of fundraising related content from around the world." The site hosts case studies of fundraising from around the world and throughout recorded history. SOFII hosts the "I Wish I’d Thought of That (IWITOT): The Americas" event on January 26, 2021, and a series of IWITOT events in the past. The showcase features great ideas in fundraising, presented by peers who did no...

2021-01-1846 min

Next in Nonprofits Easy Board with Nate Nordstrom Nate Nordstrom is the Founder and CEO of Easy Board, "The easy way to organize board meetings, documents, and people." The tool is designed to help boards of directors share information with the least amount of barriers to use. Nate joins host Steve Boland to talk about the ongoing challenge of coordinating information for boards, some of the decisions for Easy Board in their tools, the decision to launch a new product targeted for this use specifically, and much more.

2021-01-0543 min

Next in Nonprofits Donor records and accounting with Courtney DeRonde Courtney DeRonde is Managing Partner at TDT CPAs and Advisors, which outsourced accounting services at varying levels for businesses, including nonprofit organizations. Part of how TDT works with clients is in decision-making on what accounting systems do versus what information should be left in other data-management systems. Host Steve Boland talks with Courtney about integrating accounting software like Quickbooks with outside systems (specifically donor relationship management software), using that information to monitor cash flow or forward projections, accounting for pledges in accounting software, and much more! Courtney has a free e-Book to help...

2020-11-1747 min

Next in Nonprofits Fundraising software guide with Amadie Hart Amadie Hart is the lead researcher of the recently updated "A Consumers Guide to Low-Cost Fundraising Software published by Tech Impact, which helps charities consider "...systems that facilitate work from any geographic location, that allow them to collect donations online, and that allow them to communicate directly with their donors." Amadie joins host Steve Boland to discuss how the team decided which systems to review (for example, these systems are all cloud-based now), how use cases would be defined, information about pricing and so much more.

2020-10-2144 min

Next in Nonprofits Nonprofit outreach and HIPAA with Spencer Brooks Spencer Brooks is the Founder and Principal of Brooks Digital, which "believe(s) in your mission and know(s) you have the tools and information to help your constituents, you just don’t know how to orchestrate it all together to boost traffic, engagement, memberships, and subscribers." Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations exist to protect health-care consumers, and charities want to stay on the right side of those rules while asking their clients and supporters to stay connected with them outside any direct service relationship. Spencer talks with host Steve Bol...

2020-10-0746 min

Next in Nonprofits Facebook fundraising with Mark Cross Mark Cross is the Sales Director at GoodUnited, which is "is the worldwide leader in 1:1 conversational messaging between nonprofits and their donors." Mark joins host Steve Boland to talk about the "why" of using Facebook for fundraising, including the fact it is going to happen with or without your nonprofits engagement. Mark also gets into the "how" of using Facebook tools, including a blog post from GoodUnited with information about how to get approved with Facebook to get more information about Facebook fundraising. Despite acknowledged concerns about Facebook as a platform (see the...

2020-09-1544 min

Next in Nonprofits Fundraising While Black with Dominque Calixte Dominque Calixte is "a millennial and fundraising professional" with "an interest in helping to activate millennials as change-makers through philanthropy and effective DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) practice in the fundraising space." Dominque joins host Steve Boland to talk about her perspective on Fundraising While Black. She shares her insights into systemic problems in hiring and advancing people of color in the fundraising space, and in nonprofit work more broadly. Topics include donor advised funds, access to networks, turnover in the field and more.

2020-08-1841 min

Next in Nonprofits Google Ads and donations with Steven Aguiar Steven Aguiar is the founder of Good Goes Further, which "empowers nonprofit leaders to understand, embrace, and wield their digital marketing powers for good." Steven joins host Steve Boland to talk about using Google Ads to drive donations to charities. The Google Ads program donates search advertising to clients (learn more in our podcast on Google Ads) but once in the system it takes strategy and testing to direct search traffic into financial support for a mission. Steven talks about using pixels to re-market to past visitors, keeping up on the quality of search click throughs, augmenting...

2020-08-1142 min

Next in Nonprofits #StopHateForProfit and Facebook with Megan Anhalt Megan Anhalt is the Chief Strategy Officer and COO of Whole Whale, "a B Corp digital agency that leverages data and tech to increase the impact of social impact organizations." Megan joins host Steve Boland to talk about the #StopHateForProfit campaign, sponsored by groups such as ADL, NAACP, Color of Change and more. The sponsoring groups are urging for-profit companies to "pause" all advertising spending on Facebook, hoping the platform will make changes to "stop generating ad revenue from misinformation and harmful content." The campaign is targeted at for-profit companies, but the nonprofit sector has...

2020-06-2840 min

Next in Nonprofits Video for nonprofits with Doug Scott Doug Scott is the Founder and CEO of Tectonic Video, which believes "Video is the future, and nonprofits need to quickly adapt to this new reality." Doug joins host Steve Boland to talk about logical steps in video production and measurement for nonprofits. When to use the camera in your phone, when to hire a professional, and how to think about video as both a tool for expanding support for your work as well as a mission-accomplishing tactic.

2020-06-0948 min

Next in Nonprofits The post-Coronavirus future with Vanessa Wakeman Vanessa Wakeman is a Nonprofit Futurist, speaker, and CEO of the Wakeman Agency, "a social change agency that helps amplify the voices of mission-driven causes and the people that lead them." Vanessa joins host Steve Boland to talk about what we changes may echo into the longer-term future as a result of the pandemic. Charities should consider faster responses with more remote actions, building audiences regardless of geography, more equitable financial support to leaders of color in the sector, and much more! Listen now by clicking the player above, d...

2020-05-1444 min

Next in Nonprofits FunFunding with Corey Harnish Corey Harnish is a Partner at FunFunding, an "online games platform (which) enables our users to support causes they choose through prizes provided by corporate sponsors." Corey joins host Steve Boland to talk about the FunFunding platform, how it works, sponsorship, connections with players and the pathway to supporters, the impact of gamification as a tool on engagement, and much more! Listeners may also wish to review the episode on Virtue Reality to learn about building custom games (vs. using existing games which don't require installation.) Get more details on how to subscribe...

2020-05-0540 min

Next in Nonprofits Coronavirus relief programs with Jeff Baker Jeff Baker is Associate Clinical Professor of Law and Assistant Dean of Clinical Education & Global Programs at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, and Director of the Community Justice Clinic. Jeff joins host Steve Boland to discuss the federal government response to the Coronavirus economic impact, and in particular the relief programs funded in the CARES Act: The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Nonprofits organizations are eligible to apply in both programs, and Jeff discusses what we know of the programs so far, and what nonprofits should...

2020-04-2246 min

Next in Nonprofits Post-coronavirus fundraising with Martin Leifeld Martin Leifeld is an author, consultant, coach and public speaker. During his 24 years of professional fundraising, Martin and his teams raised a staggering $500 million dollars. Martin joins host Steve Boland to discuss the big changes happening in fundraising in a post-coronavirus world. Martin emphasizes relationships with donors as a key driver of how to respond to rapidly changing forces in the development world. Outside tactics like GivingTuesdayNow can impact donors and conversations, as well as impacts from secondary factors such as stock market fluctuations, possible impacts on employment and partner organizations and more...

2020-04-0742 min

Next in Nonprofits Fundraiser Turnover with Mazarine TreyzMazarine Treyz is the Founder and CEO of Wild Woman Fundraising, which supports both organizations and individuals to become more successful fundraisers for their work. Mazarine joins host Steve Boland to talk about the long-standing issue of turnover in fund development staff for charities. Some staff may leave a position early for unrelated reasons, but often the high churn in development staff is due to poor expectations, poor communication of those expectations, or poor support to grow tools and staff over time. Mazarine emphasizes her experience with building a pipeline, mentoring newer development staff (and board and...

2020-03-2442 min

Small Business Digest Mike Boland & Steve O’Brien - Small Business Digest Ep 48On today’s Small Business Digest our guests are Mike Brown & Steve O’Brien

2020-03-1755 min

Next in Nonprofits NAACP ACT-SO and Google.org Chelsea Seabron is Manager with Google.org, and Larry Brown, Jr. is the National Director of the NAACP ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) program. ACT-SO " is a yearlong achievement program designed to recruit, stimulate, and encourage high academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students." Google.org has announced a three year, $3 million dollar grant with accompanying Google employee volunteer hours to help bring ACT SO to more communities and more students. Larry and Chelsea talk to host Steve Boland about the history of ACT SO...

2020-03-1744 min

Next in Nonprofits Allocating costs with Tosha Anderson, the Charity CFO Tosha Anderson is The Charity CFO, which "was founded to offer accounting and thought leadership skills to nonprofit organizations." Tosha brings over 30 years of experience in nonprofit accounting to her clients, and serves groups of all sizes and missions. Host Steve Boland talks to Tosha about allocating costs for programs to better tell a nonprofit story. Some funders limit "management and general" or indirect costs to programs, but part of raising the necessary resources to support a nonprofit mission is telling the full story of all costs involved. Tosha discusses methods to allocate indirect costs...

2020-03-1044 min

The Prospect Podcast Being a good opposition leader, with Steve RichardsFrom Edward Heath to Margaret Thatcher, David Cameron to Tony Blair—what makes a good opposition leader? Broadcaster and journalist Steve Richards joins the Prospect interview to talk about what it takes for politicians to best their opponents across the dispatch box. You can read Steve’s essay on the politics of the opposition leader here: https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/other/ill-tell-you-and-youll-listen-the-one-thing-successful-opposition-leaders-all-have-in-commonPlus Stephanie Boland and Steve Bloomfield on the Labour leadership contest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020-02-2528 min

Next in Nonprofits Nonprofit Communications Engine with Sarah Durham Sarah Durham is the CEO of Big Duck, a communications consulting organization which specializes in "developing the voices of determined nonprofits." Sarah's new book, The Nonprofit Communications Engine, "outlines a simple model for nonprofit communicators and leaders that makes it easier for them to leverage communications in order to advance their mission. " Sarah joins host Steve Boland to discuss the metaphor of the Engine to envision interrelated parts moving toward a goal, a free, self-assessment tool to begin this work. the different types of engagement and measurements, and much more.

2020-01-2841 min

Next in Nonprofits Tech Impact Data Consulting with Erica Blake and Lee BroderickErica Blake and Lee Broderick are consultants with Tech Impact, a nonprofit whose mission is help other charities "realize the potential of technology to achieve their mission and improve outcomes." Tech Impact provides consulting services for nonprofits in several areas. Erica and Lee join host Steve Boland to discuss the choices and challenges faced by charities upgrading from their initial tools, such as moving from a separate donor system and communications to a more comprehensive customer relationship management (CRM) system. They discuss the potential high-cost of "free", examining culture in choosing next systems, total cost of ownership...

2020-01-2344 min

Charity Therapy Is Giving Going Away? Charitable giving is on the decline - big time. Studies now show that only 53% of Americans donate to charity. What does this mean and what do nonprofits need to focus on for the future? Are donations doomed? I talk with Steve Boland of Next In Nonprofits to find out his take. • Follow me on SoundCloud • Join me on Facebook • Subscribe to my newsletter

2019-12-2625 min

Next in Nonprofits Salesforce and Sustainable Development GoalsSalesforce is a customer relationship management platform which offers donated licenses to nonprofits under Salesforce.org. Salesforce holds an annual conference on their platform each year called Dreamforce, and this year emphasized the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a part of that conference. Naomi Morenzoni is Vice President of Philanthropy Strategy at Salesforce. Sunya Norman is Director, Sustainability at Salesforce. They join host Steve Boland to talk about the SDGs in relation to Salesforce, how charities can see themselves contributing to that picture, and how to learn more from tools such as as the Tr...

2019-12-1731 min

Next in Nonprofits Philanthropy Cloud at DreamforceWilliam Browning is Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of United Way Worldwide, which “improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.” Stephanie Slingerland is Director of Philanthropy/Social Impact for Kellogg Company. William and Stephanie joined host Steve Boland live at the Dreamforce Conference 2019 to talk about Philanthropy Cloud, an integrated tool for companies using the Salesforce platform to engage employees in giving back in communities. That giving can be financial, or volunteer time, or combinations of those things, but also can involve fellow employees, matching gifts, and more...

2019-12-1027 min

Next in Nonprofits Virtue Reality with Judith EscribanoJudith Escribano is the Head of Communications for Islamic Relief UK, a partner organization of Islamic Relief World Wide. Islamic Relief UK’s mission is to “inspire and enable people to respond rapidly to disasters and fight poverty through our Islamic values, expertise and global reach.” They’ve just released a new communications effort to engage audiences in their work via a mobile game, Virtue Reality. The game uses real-world projects as the basis for a game to engage users in learn, dispelling negative stereotypes, and helping audiences engage and have fun. Judith joins host Steve Boland to talk...

2019-12-0342 min

Next in Nonprofits Tech Dump with Amanda LaGrangeAmanda LaGrange is the chief executive officer of Tech Dump, “providing seamless electronics recycling services for businesses and organizations of all sizes (and) a social enterprise that provides jobs and training for persons facing barriers to employment.” Tech Dump has operated largely on earned revenue, but has been broken into it’s first “event” fundraising opportunity with the “Thanks for Not Coming” gala. The zero-waste event asked supporters to buy a ticket to not show up in person. The event was emceed by Tane Danger of the Theater of Public Policy in space donated by the Midpointe Event Center, but guests were...

2019-11-2735 min

Next in Nonprofits Google.org with Justin SteeleJustin Steele is the Head of Americas for Google.org, which “bring(s) the best of Google to innovative nonprofits that are committed to creating a world that works for everyone.” The philanthropic work of Google brings cash grants to charities, but also commits staff time and partnerships to create solutions to issues in communities world-wide. Justin joins host Steve Boland to talk about how Google.org makes decisions in funding, launching open challenges, the unique challenges in areas such as data management, and learning where Google teams can offer specific insight, and much more. More...

2019-11-1245 min

Next in Nonprofits Donor Advised Funds with Kari Aanestad and Jon PrattKari Aanestad is the Director of Advancement for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) and Co-Director of Grant Advisor. Jon Pratt is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits. Kari recently published a blog post, Why Donor Advised Funds Aren’t Really for Grantwriters (But Can Be…) at GrantAdvisor.org. An increasing amount of philanthropic giving is moving through Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), and this raises more questions about the nature of DAFs, transparency in giving, and supporting charitable work in communities. Kari and Jon join host Steve Boland to talk about a special working group a...

2019-05-0743 min

The Notorious Banker Bank of America Commits $5 Billion to "Help" Low and Middle Income Home Buyers aka Countrywide Part 2, Electric BoogalooSo... Bank of America decided to give away $5 Billion of its own money today to the same people it doesn't want in its bank anymore so they can buy a house? Sounds legit. Bank of America, the same company who bought you Countrywide, which was the worst thing to ever happen to home loans is back for a sequel...AND THIS TIME IT'S PERSONAL! Learn how D. Steve Boland, Chief Lending Officer talks in commercial catchphrases about the project. DILLY DILLY, THEYRE GRRRRREAT!

2019-04-031h 03

App Marketing by App Masters How to Change From In-App Purchases to SubscriptionsWant to know how to go from a one-time in-app purchase model to a subscription based app? In this video, Sarah Boland, Founder & CEO at Life Lapse, will share how: - How she knew that a one-time in app purchase wasn't a sustainable business model? - Whether a monthly and annual subscription was more popular? - Other strategies that she implemented to get conversion rates from 1% to 6%? Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4O8rEg-0tk

2019-03-2906 min

Next in Nonprofits Progressive Web Apps and nonprofits with Michael SpinosaMichael Spinosa is the Chief Executive Officer of Unleashed Technologies, which “combine(s) technology, creativity, and strategy to transform your audience from visitors into evangelists.” Michael joins host Steve Boland to talk about Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), which are web-based tools that have all the benefits of installed apps on mobile phones, but without the downside of multiple development for different operating systems and app stores. Michael describes how a PWA can add an icon to a home-screen just like a traditional app, function offline like a traditional app, speed up processing, and save money over managing outr...

2019-03-0548 min

Next in Nonprofits Candid dot org merger with Kris KewitschKris Kewitsch is the executive director of the Charities Review Council, and was one of the very first guests on the Next in Nonprofits podcast back in 2015! The Charities Review Council’s mission is “building donor and nonprofit relationships for strong, vibrant and just communities.” Kris joins host Steve Boland to talk about the recently announced merger creating Candid, a new organization from the Foundation Center and Guidestar. There is no projected immediate change in operations of the two large-scale nonprofit support organizations, but the merger will bring changes over time to how these types of services are pr...

2019-02-2638 min