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Connected PhilanthropyNonprofit Impact Funnels and AvatarsBoris Kievsky discusses how nonprofits can use storytelling, technology, and marketing principles to achieve their missions.Boris Kievsky, Chief Storyteller and Nerd for Good | dotOrgStrategyBoris is dedicated to helping nonprofits harness storytelling and technology to create more heroes for their cause and a better world for all of us. Having spent a decade in computer science and over 15 years in theater, TV and film, he now loves to combine his passions for technology, storytelling, and making a positive difference in the world. Over the last 10+ years, Boris has helped hundreds of nonprofits increase their...
2022-06-0627 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 53: How Nonprofits Successfully Navigated the Pandemic, with Steven ShattuckHow can nonprofits fundraise during a crisis without sounding opportunistic or worse, tone-deaf? Whether it’s disease, war or natural disaster, there always seems to be an emergency in the headlines.
One thing is clear: in times of crisis, people become more empathetic and generous—and not just to causes directly related to the emergency. Data from the pandemic now shows that people gave to a wide diversity of nonprofit organizations.
So why were some nonprofits able to expand while others felt sidelined and had to consolidate? A more nuanced look at the data delivered across the board revealed that thos...
2022-03-3135 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 52: Nonprofit Supporter Communities with ROI for All, with Louis DiezThe word “community” is frequently thrown around in nonprofit communications. But what does it actually mean, and what does it take to form a true community that provides value and drives increased repeat giving?
At a time when nonprofits struggle with donor retention, efforts to tap into identity, increase value to donors, make them feel more invested, and retain them year after year, have to be a top priority for every nonprofit development, marketing and communications professional.
Louis Diez, Director of the Annual Fund at Muhlenberg College believes describes
his superpower as building communities of purpose that energize donors and rais...
2022-03-2435 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 51: New Report: The State of Nonprofit Donor Support, with Tim SarrantonioThere’s a new individual giving report, and the good news is that household charitable giving is on the rise. The bad news is that over 80% of new donors don’t give to the same nonprofit again the following year. The biggest difference maker? Treating donors as individuals, understanding their motivations, and reinforcing how your work connects to their personal identity. In other words: personalized, story-based communication.
Today, for example, people are generously donating in support of Ukraine, which is on our minds because of the invasion, violence and humanitarian crisis we are witnessing. For Boris, the crisis in Ukraine goes...
2022-03-1738 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 50: Tenth-Year Takeaways and What’s Next for GivingTuesday, with Kathleen Murphy TomsWhether you participated this year or not, the reach and impact of GivingTuesday is undeniable. Nonprofits in the U.S. alone raised $2.7 billion in 24 hours. Millions of people around the world gave money, time and voice to the causes they care about.
But it’s not as simple as saying it’s GivingTuesday and asking for money. We invited Kathleen Murphy-Toms, GivingTuesday’s Director of Digital Strategy, back on the show to talk about what works, what doesn’t, what to do now, and what’s next for the movement after 10 years.
Not surprisingly, we had a lot to talk about…
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2022-03-1032 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 49: Recognize Your Three Donor Types… or Leave Money on the Table, with Sybil Ackerman-Munson“If you approach the wrong donor the wrong way, then you will leave money on the table and you'll lose them at hello."
All your donors are not alike. They may all have one thing in common: they want to support your work. But their motivations and interests may vary widely. Understanding why they support you and how they prefer to do so can make the difference between greater support and alienation.
Unlike actors, they’re not going to ask you “what’s my motivation?” Instead, that’s a question that you should be asking them.
Sybil Ackerman-Munson of Do Your Good ha...
2022-03-0337 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 48: Using Donor Data to Deepen Relationships, with Regina AlhassanMost every organization keeps records of their donors—whether it’s in advanced CRMs or simple spreadsheets. But there’s a wide gap between keeping records and maximizing donor data to build strong relationships that raise more money.
Regina Alhassan of ResearchPRO joins us to share her strategies for collecting valuable data, tracking it over time and allocating your resources and your requests accordingly.
** Episode Links and Shownotes: https://nphf.show/ep48 **
What we’ll be discussing:
• The types of data nonprofits aren’t tracking well
• Using data to build relationships
• Maintaining data integrity in your database
• Screening donors to match your ask to
2022-02-2434 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 47: Evaluating and Optimizing Your Nonprofit Programs, with Allison ShurillaWhich is a better way to serve your nonprofit’s program participants: Experience and knowledge-based assumptions, or regular input from the participants themselves?
The answer is, of course, combining both. After all, how do you know how to apply your knowledge if you’re not regularly asking your beneficiaries what they need and how it’s working?
That’s where evaluation comes in, to collect the feedback and input from your constituents and provide insights (and stories) to how you’re doing and how you can serve them better.
Allison Shurilla is the founder of AS Community Consulting. In this interview...
2022-02-1732 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 46: Raise Your Nonprofit’s Profile with an Effective Media Strategy, with Sean KosofskyGetting media attention for your nonprofit’s work is a powerful way to reach new people, build your authority, and shape the narrative around your mission. It's not enough to put out a press release and hope it gets picked up by some new source. Today, nonprofits of all sizes need a media strategy built on relationships and the ability to provide value to both the reporter and their audience.
For better and worse, news media itself has been undergoing rapid change over the last 20 years. With newsrooms shrinking, news cycles accelerating, and news sources multiplying, the competition for attention pr...
2022-02-1037 min
Nonprofit Lowdown#171-From Homepage to Hero Page with Boris KievskyWhat are some of the biggest mistakes that people make on their homepages? Are you guilty of it?
Join me and my friend Boris as we discuss fundamentals of good marketing, how to use storytelling as a tool and how to take your homepage from snoozefest to sizzle. Boris, a former coder turned actor turned nonprofit marketing strategist, shares helpful insights into how to make your marketing efforts more effective. He also offers a number of free resources on his site.
To check them out, visit: https://dotorgstrategy.com/
2022-02-0739 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 45: Email Sequences that Keep Donors Donating, with Rachel BearbowerDoes it feel like your nonprofit running on a donor treadmill? You’re constantly expending your resources to attract new donors, hoping that you get them quicker than you lose the ones that you had before so that you can do more. It’s exhausting and often demoralizing… and it doesn’t have to be that way.
Improved donor engagement and retention starts with a great welcome experience. Using a combination of personalization and automation, an email welcome sequence can start a conversation and build a relationship that provides value to both sides and lasts for years.
Rachel Bearbower of Small Sh...
2022-02-0342 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 44: Nonprofit Website Trends for 2022, with Boris KievskyWhat website trends should nonprofits be conscious of in 2022? The last two years have dramatically changed the way that the world connects and does business. Everything possible went online in 2021, and with it, the noise level has made it harder and harder to capture attention, make a connection and inspire action.
If nonprofit websites don’t keep up with visitors’ expectations, they’re likely to lose more potential heroes than they gain.
In this episode, Boris looks at the 5 biggest trends from 2021 and 5 ways nonprofit websites must respond if they are to achieve their goals.
** Episode Links and Shownotes: https://nphf.s...
2022-01-2741 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 43: Navigating Nonprofit Cybersecurity to Reduce Risk, with Joshua PeskayFor most nonprofits, the cost of a cybersecurity professional seems unjustifiable. However, the cost of an attack could be catastrophic. (And if a cyberattack sounds like something that happens to large tech companies, you haven’t been keeping up with the headlines.)
Fortunately, there are simple approaches along with low-cost tools and training that can help mitigate those threats, help you meet requirements and help you sleep easier at night knowing that your supporter data, funds and, more importantly, supporter trust is secure.
Joshua Peskay of RoundTable Technology started out as an “accidental techie” in a small nonprofit, so he unders...
2022-01-2033 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 42: The Behavioral Science of Rallying Support in the Digital Age, with Sarah WelchThe digital age, accelerated by the pandemic, has pushed most activities, including fundraising online. That has opened up our stories to audiences around the world. At the same time, that has removed some of the personal connection that we have to each other and causes.
Sarah Welch is a behavioral scientist and Vice President at ideas42. She focuses her time thinking about—and helping organizations—affect positive change through the principals of behavioral science.
Sarah joined the show to chat about what’s been happening in the nonprofit world. How do we navigate the changing landscape and rally support for causes...
2022-01-1340 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 41: Training Your Nonprofit Board to Tell Stories for Fundraising, with Stephanie MinorIs your nonprofit board making the most of your stories to connect others to your work? We know the power of stories to build empathy, understanding and connection to others. It’s critical to fundraising and nonprofit success as a whole.
Your board is likely made up of intelligent, successful individuals who care deeply about your work. Chances are, however, their backgrounds are not in storytelling for fundraising. So how do you equip them with the knowledge and skills to share your stories with the world and raise more money for your work?
Stephanie Minor of NPO Centric helps nonprofits wi...
2022-01-0634 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 40: How CoachArt Is Using Tech and 10x Thinking to Scale Impact, with Greg Harrell-EdgeWhen Greg Harrell-Edge first joined CoachArt, they were doing great work in the Los Angeles area. They knew that there were so many more kids who could benefit from their services, but with their current systems, it was taking 7 hours to match one child to a volunteer.
In the last 5 years since Greg joined, CoachArt has quadrupled impact, doubled revenue, quintupled cash reserves and have now gone nationwide.
The journey began with questions about what was holding them back, and what it would look like if they could grow. That led them to exploring and adopting technology and dramatically changing...
2021-12-1642 min
The Nonprofit ShowYour Nonprofit's SuperPower; Storytelling!Who is the 'Hero' and who is the 'Villan' in your nonprofit's story? The Chief Storyteller from DotOrgStrategy.com shares how to bring your story to life for donors and the community that may share your common vision.//. . . This is a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show --the Nation’s daily live streaming broadcast where the Nonprofit Community comes together. Each weekday the hosts and their guests cover current relevant nonprofit topics with fresh ideas to help your nonprofit achieve its mission, vision, and values. Learn more . . . https://bit.ly/34yEYk1Signup to Watch the...
2021-12-1130 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 39: How to Build and Grow Nonprofit Legacy Programs, with Ligia PeñaHow do you build and grow a nonprofit legacy gift program at the most sensitive time in modern history?
Legacy planning can be tough to talk about in general… but during a pandemic that has claimed millions of lives might be the toughest. And yet, we have a responsibility. Not to our organizations, but to the people who care about the issues we’re tackling. We owe them the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the world.
When legacy inquiries spiked 300% last year, nonprofits that had well-established gift-in-will programs found themselves better-equipped to maintain their funding and services. They were...
2021-12-0934 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 38: Adapting and Scaling In-Person Programs Online, with Constanza RoederWhen Covid shut down non-essential access to hospitals, it effectively shut down all of Hearts Need Art’s programming, as it did for so many other service-based nonprofits. Artists were no longer able to perform for patients, patients were no longer able to get much-needed emotional support, and they couldn’t deliver on their promise to donors.
This easily could have been the end of the line for the arts in health nonprofit that Constanza Roeder created just a few years prior, based on her first-hand experience of being a cancer patient and the support that got her through it.
Inst...
2021-12-0239 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 37: Decrypting Crypto for Nonprofits—Bitcoin Donations and Beyond, with Alex WilsonWhat happens when socially conscious millennials and others profit billions of dollars from cryptocurrency investments? They look for ways that their windfall can help those less fortunate.
This year, one platform alone will handle over $100 million in cryptocurrency donations to nonprofits. And they expect it to 10x next year.
What started out as a novelty in the tech and finance space has now turned into a three trillion dollar movement that impacts most aspects of life today. Yet, it still seems complex (cryptic?) for nonprofits to get involved. Between the technical aspects and the legal concerns, most nonprofits have been...
2021-11-1831 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 36: Tapping the Power of Online Volunteers to Deliver ROI for Your Nonprofit, with Dana LitwinNonprofit volunteer time across the U.S. in 2021 is now $28.54/hr on average. They are often your greatest investors and champions… and that’s not even counting the donations that they make on top of their time. But with COVID and other challenges, too many organizations just don’t know how to capitalize on this opportunity.
Even for nonprofits who understand the tremendous value of their volunteer force, COVID-19 presented seemingly insurmountable challenges. Many halted or completely abandoned their volunteer programs, breaking the connection with their biggest supporters or worse, breaking their trust at the worst time possible.
Dana Litwin is a C...
2021-11-1133 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 35: What Nonprofits Can Learn from IKEA to Increase Support & Impact, with Boris KievskyCan asking your supporters for their help and input actually raise the amount they’re willing to support your nonprofit’s work?
There’s a phenomenon in psychology, studied and demonstrated by behavioral economists, in which people consider something they’ve taken part in creating to be worth more than the same thing made by a professional. This cognitive bias is called the IKEA Effect
In this episode, Boris discusses strategies for nonprofits to capitalize on the power of the IKEA Effect to form a stronger connection with supporters, increasing your perceived value and raising more money for your work.
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2021-11-0423 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 34: Nonprofit Storytelling the Hollywood Way (part 3 of 3), with Boris KievskyThe power of storytelling lies in its ability to connect people and share experiences. Regardless of how great a story you tell in the middle of the forest, if no one’s there to hear it, it doesn’t make an impact.
In this third and final part of our exploration of Nonprofit Storytelling the Hollywood Way, we’re going to focus on elements of story craft that make stories more impactful, give them greater reach, and keep people coming back for more.
** Episode Links and Shownotes: https://nphf.show/ep34 **
What we’ll be discussing:
• Tricks borrowed from Hollywood, Shakespear...
2021-10-2822 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 33: The Role of Curiosity in Major-Gift Nonprofit Fundraising, with Rhea WongStudies have shown that as much as 88% of a nonprofit’s donated funds come from just 12% of their donors. That trend is only increasing, as a larger portion of all donations is coming from high-net-worth individuals. Each nonprofit might define a major gift at a different level based on their budget, but the need to cultivate and maintain relationships with major gift donors is undeniable.
Unlike clearly defined grant applications or other sources of funding, donors are individuals without instruction manuals, and they want to be treated as such (and not as checkbooks). How can a nonprofit fundraiser identify prospective ma...
2021-10-2138 min
The Herd of TurtlesBoris Kievsky - Story Teller and Nerd for Good - Ep. 35Boris Kievsky runs dotorgstrategy.com which has a mission of making the world a better place by helping nonprofits harness the power of storytelling and technology to find and activate more heroes for their cause.Boris immigrated to the US as a young boy from the Ukraine. Through his journey of assimilating to the US he learned how important the concept of identity was. This helped him fall in love with 2 areas that still play a role in his life today: story telling and using technology to help connect to people.Boris shares his journey fro...
2021-10-191h 12
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 32: Forming Win-Win Nonprofit Corporate Sponsorships, with Heather NelsonIt may be surprising to learn that nonprofit corporate sponsorships actually increased throughout the pandemic. Even as many for-profit businesses and nonprofit orgs tightened their budgets, businesses have responded to the needs in their communities and leaned into partnerships with like-minded nonprofits in greater numbers than ever before.
For many nonprofits, however, creating successful corporate sponsorships is full of uncertainty. How does one identify good potential partners? Whom should they approach? What should they offer to make it a worthwhile endeavor? This overwhelm leads many to doubt or abandon the idea altogether, choosing instead to channel resources to more tried-and-true...
2021-10-1438 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 31: How Nonprofits Are Re-Engaging Donors by Listening to Their Data, with T. Clay BuckAre nonprofit fundraisers forgetting that donors are people and alienating them in the process? When it comes to campaigns, donors are commonly segmented into convenient, pre-defined buckets, based on the amount of and time period since their last donation.
While that’s a good starting point, its assumptions and lack of nuance may be doing more harm than good. The truth is that nonprofit donors don’t see themselves in terms of your fiscal year, your budget or your segments. Segmenting and communicating with them based on their last gift or trackable trend reduces your relationship to “what have you done f...
2021-10-0735 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 30: A Systematic Approach to Asking for Money for Nonprofits, with Andrew FrankWhether you’re a nonprofit development professional, a staff member, or an individual with a passion for making the world a better place, asking for money is often a dreaded necessity. The only thing worse is the possibility of not being able to provide the service that your community needs.
How can we overcome our fears and roadblocks to ask for funding with confidence and increase the number of yeses we get?
Andrew Frank has been fundraising for projects and organizations his entire professional life. Now the Executive Director of NYC Children's Theater and consultant to numerous organizations, Andrew teaches hi...
2021-09-3035 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 29: Nonprofit Storytelling the Hollywood Way (part 2 of 3), with Boris KievskyWelcome to part 2 of our exploration of nonprofit storytelling lessons from Hollywood and beyond. This installment covers 15 elements of style and structure, and another 6 tips for laying out your action. Each concept can be directly applied to better telling your nonprofit’s stories.
When most people think of storytelling, they tend to think of it as a freeform art. While that’s true to some extent, most every great story relies on specific structural elements and clear stylistic decisions. Of course, within that structure and those guidelines, there is endless room for creativity.
Whether you’re new to nonprofit, new to sto...
2021-09-2335 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 28: Digital Fundraising Strategies, with Steve DaigneaultThe world of fundraising and giving is evolving rapidly. Online fundraising has been growing at 20-43% annually over the last three years. As of 2020, it accounted for 13% of all donations, far outpacing the growth of giving overall. As the landscape and tools develop, so do the strategies for best engaging and converting donors.
Steve Daigneault has spent nearly two decades leading digital marketing, fundraising, and advocacy programs for nonprofits. He joins Boris this week on the Nonprofit Hero Factory to discuss some of the emerging trends and best practices in online fundraising; breaking down how nonprofits can incorporate them into...
2021-09-1534 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 27: Navigating the Nonprofit Digital Divide, with Elizabeth NgonziThe nonprofit funding landscape continues to shift in response to the changing landscape in the pandemic and post-pandemic era. At the same time, there is a growing digital divide between those that are quickly adapting and adopting new strategies and those that are in danger of losing the ability to achieve their mission.
Elizabeth Ngonzi, founder and CEO of the International Social Impact Institute joins Boris this week to talk about how some nonprofits are staying ahead of the changes and new opportunities to connect with communities and funders alike. We also discuss how LinkedIn is fast becoming a critical...
2021-09-0942 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 26: How Nonprofits Can Get the Most Out of #GivingTuesday… and What Not to Do, with Director of Digital Strategy Kathleen Murphy TomsGivingTuesday Director of Digital Strategy Kathleen Murphy Toms shares strategies, tips and hacks for getting the most out of GivingTuesday and launching your year-end fundraising campaign.
In its nine years, GivingTuesday has become the largest philanthropic movement in history—with activity in every country on the planet! And it’s showing no signs of slowing down.
With that success, come new opportunities and new challenges for nonprofit fundraisers looking to participate.
** Episode Links and Shownotes: https://nphf.show/ep26 **
2021-09-0236 min
Fundraising SuperheroesHow to Make Data-Driven Decisions With Alexandra ManneringsData-driven decision-making doesn’t mean you take the emotion out of your decision-making. Instead, it challenges you to look at your decision and ask yourself if the numbers reflect your goals and values?
Alexandra Mannerings founded Merakenos to help nonprofits better understand their data and analytics to make more informed decisions. She discusses how to dive deep into the numbers while staying true to the heart and soul of your organization.
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2021-09-0128 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 25: How to Use Data to Increase Your Nonprofit’s ROI, with Alexandra ManneringsOne of the key roles of nonprofits is to channel resources—time, money and voice—to communities in need. We work hard to get people to trust us with those resources. So how do we make sure to then allocate them as effectively as we can to do the greatest good? The answer is likely in our data.
Alexandra Mannerings is a data scientist blending human wisdom and values with the insights and knowledge of science to help amplify the impacts of nonprofits. We talk to her about what data can do for nonprofits, where to start (even if you have...
2021-08-2631 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 24: How to Use Video to Engage Supporters, with Michael HoffmanThe worlds of online and even traditional media are crowded with information and misinformation. Competition for attention is at an all-time high and trust, arguably, at all-time lows. Creating genuine connections and convincing people to support your cause only gets harder every day. One of the most effective mediums for conveying stories that drive empathy and action today, is video. Once reserved for big-budget galas, video is increasingly accessible. In fact, most of us carry powerful video cameras in our pockets all the time.
This week’s Nonprofit Hero Factory guest, Michael Hoffman, is on a mission to make capturing a...
2021-08-1935 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 23: Increasing Donor Conversion & Retention with Gratitude, with Ephraim GopinThe average donor retention rate among nonprofit donors is 45%. The average first-year retention rate is around 20%. Combine that with the fact that it costs more to acquire a new customer or donor than it does to keep them coming back, something is clearly not working well at most nonprofits today.
Ephraim Gopin, Founder of 1832 Communications, joins Boris to discuss the benefits of having a Marketing Team and Fundraising Team work well together to attract new subscribers, nurture them into donors, and keep donors coming back again and again rather than chasing new prospects year after year.
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2021-08-1237 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 22: Nonprofit Storytelling the Hollywood Way (part 1 of 3), with Boris KievskyWhat does it take for a nonprofit to tell a great story? In this episode we’ll start at the beginning: 16 fundamental questions to ask yourself about your organization, your goals and your characters before you start crafting a story.
We know that great stories are the most effective way to connect with others, take them on a journey and inspire them to action. A nonprofit has potentially hundreds of stories to tell. Hollywood tells thousands every year. No two are identical, but they all have fundamental elements in common. In this series on Hollywood Storytelling Tips for Nonprofits, we’ll f...
2021-08-0524 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 21: The Promise & Problems of Philanthropy in the U.S. Today, with Doug WhiteCharity and nonprofits have had a special role in the American system since its earliest days: to fulfill a need that the government is not designed to or capable of meeting. They are an important part of the individualist character of our nation and its development.
While donations to charity have risen in recent years, the average donation size has outpaced the number of donations. It seems that fewer people are giving, with the difference being made up by larger philanthropists. What does this trend portend for the charity world as a whole?
Philanthropy advisor Doug White joins Boris to...
2021-07-2942 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 20: Building Remote Nonprofit Teams, with Jaime JayAs the pandemic shifted so many things to “remote” and “work-from-home”, it has created opportunities for nonprofits (like so many other businesses) to expand their talent pool beyond the neighborhood and around the world. Nonprofits have long been a leader in employee culture and benefits, but how do we translate these ideals into the new paradigm? And how do we keep our teams connected to the mission if we can’t meet in person?
** Episode Links and Shownotes: https://npherofactory.com/ep20 **
Jaime Jay has been helping organizations of all types and sizes scale their workforce with remote assistants for over 15 ye...
2021-07-2238 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 19: The Science of Creating Heroes for Nonprofits, with Dr. Beth KarlinOver the last few decades, there has been a sea change in the way we understand human behavior and guide or sway people to making decisions and taking action. This wave of research—observation and experimentation—has come to be known as Behavioral Science. Dr. Beth Karlin created the See Change Institute and devoted her career to help organizations use this power for good.
In this episode, Beth joins Boris to discuss why and how organizations should apply the principles of behavioral science to their communications and campaigns. From messaging that increases action-taking, to fostering a sense of identity around your...
2021-07-1537 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 18: What Hollywood Storytelling Can Teach Nonprofits, with Alex LitvakHollywood screenwriter Alex Litvak (Predators, Three Musketeers, Society of Second-Born Royals), joins Boris to discuss the craft of effective storytelling and what nonprofits can learn from an industry that brings in over $10 billion annually.
From how they’re structured to what makes them effective, Alex helps us break down the keys to effective writing and how to craft stories that resonate.
2021-07-0629 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 17: How a Nonprofit Increases Impact Through Innovation with Sarah LeeWhat role should innovation play in fulfilling your nonprofit’s mission? How do you justify allocating precious resources to technology and moonshots versus on-the-ground work?
Sarah Lee, COO of New Story, joins Boris to talk about how nonprofits can leverage technology and innovation to create a great impact on the world.
Whether you’re a small community-based organization or a Silicon-Valley-based Y-Combinator graduate like New Story, this episode is guaranteed to inspire some conversations at your organization.
2021-06-2949 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 16: Strategic Planning for Nonprofits in the Post-Covid Digital Age with Joseph BarrettoStrategic Planning Consultant Joseph Barretto joins Boris to discuss how nonprofits can create and maintain a strategic plan that keeps the organization on-mission during good times, tough times, and black swan events like pandemics.
What should nonprofits be thinking about as they plan for their futures today? What are the questions they need to be asking themselves and their clients regularly? And, with the accelerated shift to life online, how can nonprofit organizations incorporate technology in serving their communities and their staff?
2021-06-2240 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 15: 60-Second Nonprofit Stories that Spark Conversation with Sam HornSam Horn, CEO of Intrigue Agency, shares techniques for crafting nonprofit stories that start conversations, intrigue your audience and inspire them to action. Whether it’s a donor pitch, a virtual meeting or a face-to-face conversation, Sam and Boris discuss how to use story to illustrate the power of your work and gain the trust of your audience for your nonprofit.
2021-06-1539 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 14: Building a Compelling Nonprofit Brand in a Noisy World with Matthew QuintMatthew Quint, Director of the Center on Global Brand Leadership at Columbia Business School, discusses the challenges and opportunities nonprofit brands are facing today. Boris and Matthew talk about what defines a brand and how your brand can be an authentic voice that rises above the noise. They also discuss the importance of understanding your donors and how you can connect with them using your brand’s story to help them understand your purpose and support it.
2021-06-0851 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 13: Thinking Like a Donor to Build Authentic Relationships with Lisa GreerLisa Greer is on a mission to change the way nonprofits view and relate to donors. As the author of the book "Philanthropy Revolution: How to Inspire Donors, Build Relationships and Make a Difference", she's here to share her research and insights.
2020-07-3037 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 13: Thinking Like a Donor to Build Authentic Relationships with Lisa GreerLisa Greer is on a mission to change the way nonprofits view and relate to donors. As the author of the book "Philanthropy Revolution: How to Inspire Donors, Build Relationships and Make a Difference", she's here to share her research and insights.
2020-07-3037 minThe Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 12: How a CRM Can Work for Your Nonprofit (and Not Vice-Versa) with Michael PanasFrom donor acquisition to management and reporting, how you manage your data can make all the difference. How do you choose a Constituent Relationship Management system and when should you build your own? And how do you make the most out of the new tools?
2020-07-2339 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 12: How a CRM Can Work for Your Nonprofit (and Not Vice-Versa) with Michael PanasFrom donor acquisition to management and reporting, how you manage your data can make all the difference. How do you choose a Constituent Relationship Management system and when should you build your own? And how do you make the most out of the new tools?
2020-07-2339 minThe Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 11: Advocating for Change and Empowerment with Quentin PhippsHow does one advocate for change and for your nonprofit? Quentin "Q" Phipps is one of the few people who live on both sides of the equation—as a nonprofit advocate in education and a member of the Connecticut General Assembly… And he's here to share the keys to a successful advocacy campaign.
2020-07-1746 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 11: Advocating for Change and Empowerment with Quentin PhippsHow does one advocate for change and for your nonprofit? Quentin "Q" Phipps is one of the few people who live on both sides of the equation—as a nonprofit advocate in education and a member of the Connecticut General Assembly… And he's here to share the keys to a successful advocacy campaign.
2020-07-1746 minThe Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 10: Labels and Ethics in Nonprofit Communications with Yonason GoldsonWhat role do ethics and diversity play in your nonprofit's communications? Are labels helping or hurting your cause? Yonason Goldson is a community rabbi, TEDx presenter and author, teaching leaders how ancient rabbinic wisdom can apply to the challenges of the modern world.
2020-07-0933 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 10: Labels and Ethics in Nonprofit Communications with Yonason GoldsonWhat role do ethics and diversity play in your nonprofit's communications? Are labels helping or hurting your cause? Yonason Goldson is a community rabbi, TEDx presenter and author, teaching leaders how ancient rabbinic wisdom can apply to the challenges of the modern world.
2020-07-0933 minThe Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 9: The No-Shortcut Formula to Crowdfunding Success with Dr. Amir Giveon
2020-06-2537 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 9: The No-Shortcut Formula to Crowdfunding Success with Dr. Amir GiveonThere are no tricks when it comes to crowdfunding. But there are time-tested, proven strategies that increase your chances of success. With Jewcer, Dr. Amir Give’on has helped nearly 1,000 nonprofits and individuals raise millions of dollars for worthwhile causes. Join us as Boris and Amir discuss what works and what doesn’t, and the pitfalls and benefits of crowdfunding you have to consider.
2020-06-2537 minThe Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 8: Is Your Nonprofit Making the Most of Messaging with Mike SabatMobile messaging is the fastest-growing communications channel with click-through rates far above email. How are nonprofits using it successfully today and how can you incorporate it into your successful engagement and fundraising strategies?www.linkedin.com/company/atmssg npherofactory.comatmssg.comtwitter.com/atmssg
2020-06-1836 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 8: Is Your Nonprofit Making the Most of Messaging with Mike SabatMobile messaging is the fastest-growing communications channel with click-through rates far above email. How are nonprofits using it successfully today and how can you incorporate it into your successful engagement and fundraising strategies?www.linkedin.com/company/atmssg npherofactory.comatmssg.comtwitter.com/atmssg
2020-06-1836 minThe Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 7: Digital Tools and Strategies for Affecting Change with Boris KievskyDigital tools and strategies for effecting change are about current events and the strategies you can use to make a change, whether it be in your community, country or globally. Don't stand by and watch injustice, make a difference in your world. Boris also shares websites and ideas about how to make those changes. https://www.usa.gov/election-officehttps://blacklivesmatter.com/https://www.mobilejusticeca.org/https://signal.org/en/https://citizen.com/
2020-06-1116 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 7: Digital Tools and Strategies for Affecting Change with Boris KievskyDigital tools and strategies for effecting change are about current events and the strategies you can use to make a change, whether it be in your community, country or globally. Don't stand by and watch injustice, make a difference in your world. Boris also shares websites and ideas about how to make those changes. https://www.usa.gov/election-officehttps://blacklivesmatter.com/https://www.mobilejusticeca.org/https://signal.org/en/https://citizen.com/
2020-06-1116 minThe Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 6: Making Your Nonprofits Data Work for You with Isaac ShalevWhen it comes to stretching resources, most nonprofits focus on minimizing their spending and maximizing donations. But many are not taking advantage of everything their data and technology have to offer. From donor engagement to setting and measuring ROI, to scaling your impact, Isaac shares his insights on how your data can take your work to the next level.
2020-06-0433 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 6: Making Your Nonprofits Data Work for You with Isaac ShalevWhen it comes to stretching resources, most nonprofits focus on minimizing their spending and maximizing donations. But many are not taking advantage of everything their data and technology have to offer. From donor engagement to setting and measuring ROI, to scaling your impact, Isaac shares his insights on how your data can take your work to the next level.
2020-06-0433 minThe Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 5: How Foundations and Nonprofits Are Evolving Through the Crisis with Tracy KaufmanHow have funders responded to COVID-19? What should nonprofits do in turn? And how has this pandemic changed the field ina the near and long terms? As the Programs Manager at Candid, Tracy Kaufman has a front-row seat to the challenges that grantmakers and nonprofits are experiencing in response to the coronavirus pandemic. What's working, what isn't, and what's next?
2020-05-2829 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 5: How Foundations and Nonprofits Are Evolving Through the Crisis with Tracy KaufmanHow have funders responded to COVID-19? What should nonprofits do in turn? And how has this pandemic changed the field ina the near and long terms? As the Programs Manager at Candid, Tracy Kaufman has a front-row seat to the challenges that grantmakers and nonprofits are experiencing in response to the coronavirus pandemic. What's working, what isn't, and what's next?
2020-05-2829 minThe Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 4: Grants, Fundraising and Storytelling in Times of Crisis with Marian SternBoris talks to Marian Stern, Principle of Projects in Philanthropy, who shares how nonprofits are impacted and advice on how to pivot during COVID to create your budget, reach out to donors, share your message and stay true to your mission while creating new funding needs.Shownotes and links at: https://npherofactory.com/ep4
2020-05-2132 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 4: Grants, Fundraising and Storytelling in Times of Crisis with Marian SternBoris talks to Marian Stern, Principle of Projects in Philanthropy, who shares how nonprofits are impacted and advice on how to pivot during COVID to create your budget, reach out to donors, share your message and stay true to your mission while creating new funding needs. Shownotes and links at: https://npherofactory.com/ep4
2020-05-2132 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 3: Attract and Convert Traffic with Mike RumanBoris talks to Mike Ruman, founder of Reach the Lost, about nonprofit funnels—automated systems for finding audiences looking for your work and converting them into heroes and supporters, while maximizing the use of your Google Ads grant.Shownotes and links at: https://npherofactory.com/ep3
2020-05-1433 minThe Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 3: Attract and Convert Traffic with Mike RumanBoris talks to Mike Ruman, founder of Reach the Lost, about nonprofit funnels—automated systems for finding audiences looking for your work and converting them into heroes and supporters, while maximizing the use of your Google Ads grant.Shownotes and links at: https://npherofactory.com/ep3
2020-05-1433 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 2: How Nonprofits Can Use Video to Build Community with Russ JohnsBoris and guest Russ Johns talk about how nonprofits can use video to engage and grow their communities on—and generate content for—social media. Russ’s superpower is building communities through video, something he’s been doing for nearly 20 years. Today, as the host of the daily #PirateBroadcast, Russ knows a thing or two about showing up, talking and really listening to his audience. Learn about the tools and strategies that you can apply to your nonprofit’s engagement strategy on LinkedIn, Youtube and other social media channels.Shownotes and links at: https://npherofactory.com/ep2
2020-05-0728 minThe Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 2: How Nonprofits Can Use Video to Build Community with Russ JohnsBoris and guest Russ Johns talk about how nonprofits can use video to engage and grow their communities on—and generate content for—social media. Russ’s superpower is building communities through video, something he’s been doing for nearly 20 years. Today, as the host of the daily #PirateBroadcast, Russ knows a thing or two about showing up, talking and really listening to his audience. Learn about the tools and strategies that you can apply to your nonprofit’s engagement strategy on LinkedIn, Youtube and other social media channels.Shownotes and links at: https://npherofactory.com/ep2
2020-05-0728 min
The Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 1: Our Story Begins… with Host Boris KievskyIn this first episode, host Boris Kievsky shares the goals for and personal inspiration behind this series. Sharing his own personal story that brought him to this point in life, and why he now dedicates his time to helping nonprofit organizations. Shownotes and links at: https://npherofactory.com/ep1
2020-05-0315 minThe Nonprofit Hero FactoryEpisode 1: Our Story Begins… with Host Boris KievskyIn this first episode, host Boris Kievsky shares the goals for and personal inspiration behind this series. Sharing his own personal story that brought him to this point in life, and why he now dedicates his time to helping nonprofit organizations.Shownotes and links at: https://npherofactory.com/ep1
2020-05-0315 min
Nonprofit Ally PodcastNPA 060 – Using an Impact Funnel to Market your NonprofitIn this podcast I talk with Boris Kievsky. He is the founder of dotorgstrategy.com. He is an online marketing strategist that helps nonprofits find new audiences, increase their engagement and raise more awareness. And, of course, this can all help with fundraising. Boris talks about the basic concepts of a conversion funnel, or what he […]
2017-06-2700 min
The Nonprofit Ally PodcastNPA 060 - Using an Impact Funnel to Market your NonprofitIn this podcast I talk with Boris Kievsky. He is the founder of dotorgstrategy.com. He is an online marketing strategist that helps nonprofits find new audiences, increase their engagement and raise more awareness. And, of course, this can all help with fundraising. Boris talks about the basic concepts of a conversion funnel, or what he calls an "impact funnel". The idea is to gradually increase engagement with your supporters and followers to help build relations with your audience. As this audience builds you can lead them down your impact funnel to help them find the best...
2017-06-2755 min