The Nonprofit Reframe

Fundraising takes time and consistency. Why do nonprofits keep setting unrealistic goals, especially for new hires? Fundraising is a team sport that will require engagement from the Board and existing staff to make it successful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia lay out the need to shift from Donor Centric to Community Centric Fundraising, while also discussing white women's complacency and complicity in letting sexist racists off the hook. Resources Community Centric Fundraising 10 Principles of Community Centric Fundraising A Sea Change is Coming from Liz LeClair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In contrast to last week's episode, this week, Brittny and Nia talk about the 4 personas of great Board Members!: Robert who shows up, steady and true Maria, the ally Frankie, the ambassador Leena, the smart, careful questioner Additional Resources Liza Minnelli Outlives on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia discuss the 4 personas of board members who behave badly: Sharon with the bake sale and endless ideas Absent Brad, who doesn't show or doesn't show up prepared Karen with the complaints Chad with the ego Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia make a "splash" this week, breaking down matches and fundraising challenges. Resources Small matches and charitable giving by Karlan, List, and Shafir How can Bill and Melinda Gates increase other people's donations to fund public goods? by Karlan and List Challenge Grants and Matching Gifts from Philanthropy Works Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have stories that inspire, enrage, or just make you cringe. Special thanks to all the listeners who sent in their fundraising stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up with Brittny and get the download on her first ever virtual gala - the highs and lows of this new format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia reflect on the last year of working in the nonprofit sector during a pandemic. Remember when we were all blissfully unaware that this would last over a year? Simpler times. Resources Candid. Coronavirus Funding Summary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With some recent reports on 2020 DAF giving, the news is not what we hoped for. Brittny and Nia break down this philanthropic tool, what works, what REALLY doesn't, and how we can start to make changes. Resources Disability Day of Mourning The Knick on IMDB Nonprofit Times Podcast on Donor Advised Funds 2020 Blackbaud Giving Report 2020 Fidelity DAF Report John Arnold Twitter Thread on DAFs Spend...

Brittny and Nia reflect on an article, detailing the 5 reasons a 10 year old nonprofit organization had to close. Here's the primary article referenced: In November, I Shut Down The Successful Nonprofit I Founded 10 Years Ago. Here's Why. A reference for the article our fangirl posted: New York Times Article, including the overhead myth. "Raising Money for a Nonprofit? Try a Personalized Approach....

Brittny and Nia take an opportunity to talk about black philanthropy in America, it's astounding 400 year history and what it means for nonprofits today. Resources Nia's Interview with " What's Up With Karen ?" "...between 1984 and 2009, the racial wealth gap between white and black families nearly tripled from $85,000 to $236,500" from the Hidden Rules of Race , pg. 64. Diversity in Giving Study...

Brittny and Nia draft a brief letter of love, gratitude and advice to up and coming fundraisers. Our more tenured fundraisers will probably get a few tips out of it, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final episode in our 5 part series on the donor cycle wraps things with the often overlooked, undervalued, yet absolutely critical step of stewardship. Resources Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Brittny's Kids Washington State Hospital Offers Donors Vaccine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So you got the gift! YAY! While you're celebrating, don't forget that all-too-important step of acknowledging the donor. The more you can automate this step, the better your life will be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 3 of 5 on the donor cycle covers that most feared task - making the ask. If you want to feel better about your ask fails, this is the episode for you. Brittny and Nia cover major donor asks, written appeals, mass asks at events, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia continue their 5-part series on the donor cycle, talking about cultivation. Where boundaries are important, as always, just like real dates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia begin the first segment of their 5-part series on the donor cycle, talking about identification. Whether identifying new donors or existing donors for a specific campaign, identification is a critical step in fundraising success. As always, some horror stories are thrown in for spice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your pens and papers ready to capture all the predictions from Brittny and Nia...and see how wrong they are! Will Brittny really be back in office by July? Will there be no galas in-person until 2022? Who knows! A very happy new year to all listeners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia discuss this absolutely wild year of 2020, bright spots, what wasn't working, and what they will take forward into the new year ahead. To all of our listeners, happy new year! May 2021 be better than this s*&% show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia share some holiday cheer in the form of childhood Christmas stories from their families. Happy holidays to all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During our anniversary/holiday party with the pod, a live zoom audience added to the fun on the topic of philanthropic predictions for 2021! A special thanks to Marjorie, Kimberly, and Mardi for lending their voices and perspectives to this very special episode! Resources: MacKenzie Scott Donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Software companies, copier sales, and office supply companies listen up! Brittny and Nia have something to say about your sales tactics with nonprofits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia think about the last year of podcasting, the 52 episodes they've recorded, and the many, many minutes of nonprofit-y content for you! Plus, two VERY special treats for listeners. 1) Register to attend the Holiday Party with the Pod. 2) Listen to The Fundraiser's Year-End Song on YouTube The Nonprofit Reframe hits the Top 25 Fundraising Podcasts of 2020 from Feedspot! Hosted on Acas...

AKA: How a year of podcasting comes full circle. Brittny and Nia tackle the most wonderful time of the year: year-end fundraising season! We have giving days. We have mailing fails. We have angry donors. This episode packs it all in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The moral of the story: we are all stressed, we are probably all over-worked, and it's just a bit too much. So, let's take it back a notch and find ways to be grateful for each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.