Around with Randall

What will happen in the nonprofit industry in 2023? Only time will tell! In this episode, Randall places his predictions for what might happen in the next twelve months. Listen now.

On this episode of "Around with Randall" we review predictions made last year at this time. How did we do? Listen in to learn what predictions were made and whether or not they came true.

Donor-advised funds are an important part of the nonprofit landscape, but they can also bring challenges. What are the challenges of Donor-advised funds, and how can your organization deal with them? Listen to this podcast to learn more.

These are challenging times, and many nonprofits are looking for ways to cut costs. And for many nonprofits, the culprit will most certainly be overhead. How does your organization look at overhead? And, what should your overhead be? This podcast explores overhead, and what's right for you.

How do you practice gratitude? In this season of thanksgiving, this podcast explores ways you can practice gratitude every day. Listen now.

This week's episode centers around communication. What if we all took just a few extra moments when communicating to ensure everyone is on the same page? Listen to this episode for some important communication tips that will make you a more effective communicator in and out of the office.

Even when the stock market is experiencing a period of extreme volatility, it's important to continue to focus on planned giving. Is your organization moving forward? If you're feeling stuck, this podcast will help! Listen now to learn tactics you can employ now to keep your planned giving plan on track.

Understanding the power dynamic in your office is critical to the success of your organization. Listen to this podcast to learn about the different types of power and how to deal with each one.

Is it time to rethink your event strategy? Hosting smaller, more intimate events could yield more positive results. Listen to this podcast to hear my thoughts on why smaller gatherings could be the next best thing for your nonprofit.

What makes a great story teller? This podcasts explores one of the greatest story tellers of all time - Billy Joel.

Whether you work in non-profit or for-profit, there's one thing every successful business person needs to know and that is how to be a good listener. There's a difference between hearing and listening. Are you a good listener? Check out this podcast for my listening strategies and more.

When looking to hire new team members, do you pay more attention to education or experience? There's more to it than meets the eye. Listen to this podcast to understand what qualities you should be looking for when you hire your next nonprofit employee.

Nonprofits rely on volunteers for many activities, including board oversight. But what happens when volunteer performance is lackluster? Is it OK to part with a board member, and if so how do you make this transition? Listen to this podcast to understand how to deal with difficult or ineffective volunteers.

Whether you work in an office or from home, we can all agree, having communal experiences is critical to your success as a fundraiser - for many reasons. Listen along to learn about the importance of communal experiences in philanthropy.

You may noticed some consternation around healthcare. Healthcare costs are increasing, but have you ever stopped to ask why? In this podcast, Randall theorizes on what is causing the rise in healthcare costs. Listen no

What are some "old school" fundraising methods we haven't dug into for quite some time? This podcast examines a few methods and highlights tactics you can use every day to maximize your fundraising efforts. Listen now.

How do you manage your emotions? When you're in an emotionally-charged situation and your blood pressure starts to rise, how do you handle yourself? This podcast provides some tried and true tips to help you keep calm and address difficult situations without letting your emotions get the best of you. Listen now.

In this episode, we focus our attention on Eli Broad. Mr. Broad made a lasting impact on the arts and science communities. Some say he was difficult to deal with, but for others, it was just part of the process. This podcast explores Eli Broad the philanthropist, and answers the question, is it OK to get a little uncomfortable with your donors to ensure your campaign achieves the results you expec...

How does your organization deal with morals and ethics? In this podcast, Randall explores different ways morals and ethics come into play. Listen to this episode to understand how your organization may be impacted.

Does your organization have an endowment? How does your organization invest to support the endowment? This podcast discusses four investment strategies and how they can impact endowments. Listen now to learn more about investing for your nonprofit.

If you find yourself - or someone you work with - consistently saying, "but we've always done it this way," this podcast is for you! In this podcast, Randall will provide his tactics for ways to turn "we've always done it this way" into "let's try it a different way." Don't wait to listen to this episode.

In Part 2 of this series, we discuss the tactical things your nonprofit can do to deal with uncertain economic times and increasing inflation. Listen to this podcast to learn about the actions you can take today to prepare your organization for the future.

How is inflation impacting your nonprofit organization? In part one of this two-part series Randall discusses the various ways nonprofit organizations might be feeling squeezed by the current state of the economy, providing real-life examples.

Compromise can be challenging. We want what we want. But, sometimes we need to take a step back and, gulp, compromise. Listen to this podcast for my tips on how to compromise and still come out on top.

This is our 100th Podcast! We are so excited to share this episode with you. In this episode, we discuss the parable about the Chinese farmer, and how it relates to me, and Hallett Philanthropy...and maybe even you. Listen in as we celebrate our 100th podcast.