Around with Randall

How does GoFundMe impact annual giving? Listen to this podcast to learn how annual giving could change moving forward.

Today we discuss philanthropists Ryan and Cindy Beedie and how they leverage the community to make an even larger impact on the nonprofits they engage with. Listen to this podcast to learn ways you can leverage the community for your nonprofit.

How do you turn proposals into dollars? Listen to this podcast for strategies to move those proposals from ideas to action.

What are you afraid of? In today's episode, Randall provides tips and tricks for conquering your fears. Listen now to learn how you can overcome your greatest fears.

Are your relationships with donors transactional or transformational? Listen to this podcast to learn what you can do to ensure you have transformational relationships in your organization.

What does Greek love have to do with philanthropy? Listen to this podcast to learn more about the connection between Greek love and philanthropy.

This Mother's Day, we're talking about the important role mothers play in nonprofits. Listen to this episode of "Around with Randall" to learn more.

Do you ever feel like maybe you're just not good enough or not qualified to do your job? You might have imposter syndrome. Listen to this podcast to learn more about imposter syndrome and what you can do to overcome it.

What does joy have to do with work? And how can you find joy in everything you do? Listen to this podcast to learn about joy and how it can impact your work and personal life.

Does your organization have an endowment? Endowments are a critical component of any nonprofit's long-term vision. Listen to this podcast to learn why, and how you can create an endowment now.

Are you - and your team - being as efficient as possible? What are some ways to create productivity and eliminate stress whether in your professional or personal life? One way is by keeping checklists. Listen to this podcast to hear Randall's take on the importance of checklists.

In this special edition, we discuss Sal Khan. Mr. Khan is a different type of philanthropist in that he gives an amazing resource, but it is not money. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can become a great philanthropist without giving financially.

Making "the ask" can be tough, but it doesn't have to be. Listen to this podcast to learn Randall's tips for avoiding the seven mistakes of making an ask, and how to fix them.

Have you ever felt burnt out? Overextended? Like you might break at any minute? This podcast is for you. Listen to this podcast to learn Randall's top tips for recognizing and dealing with burnout.

Financial stress is difficult for any organization. But, when a nonprofit is struggling financially, it can also place limitations on fundraising. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can manage difficult financial situations.

In this episode, we talk about great philanthropists Rob and Karen Hale and their philosophy that giving to smaller organizations can help to make a larger impact. We also discuss the importance of an endowment, and how the Hales have helped many organizations to create their own endowments.

How does your nonprofit manage mid-level giving? With donor numbers across the nation decreasing, it is more important than ever to ensure you are expressing appreciation for all types of gifts. Listen to this podcast to learn how your organization can make small but significant changes that will allow you to maximize these gifts.

Firing and being fired are extremely difficult and emotional for all parties. Whether you're an employee or an employer, there are steps you can take to mitigate leadership failures that could lead to discipline and/or termination. Listen to this podcast to learn more.

Are you risk averse, or are you willing to take risks? Understanding how to accept and deal with risk can make or break your career. There is a delicate balance between assuming risk and knowing your limit. Listen to this podcast for Randall's tips on how to understand and manage risk.

Disagreements happen. But, there's a way to disagree without being disagreeable. Disagreeing with respect does not come easy for everyone. Listen to this podcast for Randall's tips on how to disagree respectfully.

Process is important but more important, do the processes you have in place for your organization or for your board lead to results? What processes can you put in place to ensure you are getting the results you want? Listen to this podcast to learn more.

During challenging times, is your organization focused on strategy and long-term goals, or are you suffering from short-termism where you're constantly filling holes and trying to solve short-term problems? Listen to this podcast to learn Randall's thoughts on how you can ensure your organization is strategic even during challenging times.

We're all busy. When you look at your calendar, are you completely overwhelmed? Are you in back-to-back meetings all day every day? This podcast features Randall's tips for making sure you're in charge of your calendar and not the other way around. Listen now.

What are the challenges and implications of naming opportunities? Are you naming an entity in perpetuity or for a specific time frame? These are just some of the things you should be thinking about as your organization considers future naming opportunities. Listen to this podcast to learn more.

All those little things add up. While they might not seem significant on their own, when you put them together, they're really important. In nonprofit work, there is so much we can do in small increments that make a huge difference when added together. These small things matter in your day-to-day as well. Listen now for Randall's take on why it is important to sweat the small stuff.