The Nonprofit Reframe

Some quick thanksgiving reflections and Brittny and Nia's version of Jimmy Fallon's Thank You Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can’t talk about boards in 2020 without discussing the quest for increased diversity. But are most boards actually ready for diversity in a way that won’t result in tokenism? Resources: From Nonprofit AF: Why we need to drop 100% board giving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia go over the election results, including the Colorado Ballot Measures, and give ideas of where we go from here. Resources John Oliver Calls Out Aggressive Trump Campaign Emails from Yahoo News Trump Fundraising for Legal Challenges and Paying Down Debt from Wall Street Journal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia uncover a sneaky little way that some folks are using nonprofits to get more dark money into US politics. Resources ProPublica Article: How the IRS Gave Up Fighting Political Dark Money Groups Colorado Sun Article with Nia: This election is so anxiety-inducing that Coloradans are booking therapy sessions Urban Institute: 501c4s that AREN'T political Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Brittny and Nia are seeing more and more media coverage of the dire situation that nonprofits are in, including making predictions about year-end fundraising. Is it actually helping the sector? Resources USA Today Article: "Nonprofits face grim outlook as worried Americans cut back on donations during COVID-19 pandemic" Denver Post Article: " Colorado Nonprofits anxious about crucial fall fundrais...

Brittny and Nia break down the ballot initiatives on the Colorado Ballot this November. Amendment B: Gallagher Amendment/Property Tax Reduction Amendment C: Charitable Gaming Amendment 76: Voter Citizenship Prop 113: National Popular Vote Prop 114: Gray Wolves Prop 116: Income Tax Reduction Prop 117: Enterprise Fees Prop 118: Paid Family Leave Insurance Prop EE: Tobacco Tax Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Brittny and Nia break down the hallmarks and pitfalls of Capital Campaigns. Plus, fan mail! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"I didn't know I needed saving," was one of the most memorable and hard-hitting quotes from the recently released podcast series from Serial called "Nice White Parents." Brittny and Nia dive in to talk about the way the white parents fundraise and how it exacerbates racism and classism in the school, even when trying to be "nice." Resources Nice White Parents from The New York Times and Serial Fro...

Insurance, time off, and retirement, OH MY! Let's chat about the benefits packages offered to nonprofit employees. Resources Colorado Nonprofit Association - Salary and Benefits Survey (Requires payment to access) This episode is sponsored by In the Know LLC. You can learn more at  intheknowllc.com/reframe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia debrief their first "big gig," shifting to virtual conferences, and what makes for a compelling and impactful conference speaker! This episode is sponsored by In the Know LLC. You can learn more at  intheknowllc.com/reframe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded live on 9/11/2020 at the virtual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute, hosted by AFP Colorado . The audience got to choose their own adventure and chose Corporate Philanthropy as the topic of the day! Classic stories like the shed and cape projects resurface. This episode is sponsored by In the Know LLC. You can learn more at  intheknowllc.com/reframe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

With fewer than 60 days until the election, political fundraising is kicking up. How will this impact philanthropy to nonprofits? How does political giving impact individual donors' behaviors? If you haven't, it's time to step up, get involved, and be ready to VOTE! Resources Blackbaud Report: Giving in an Election Year Study: Political Competition Hurts Charitable Giving Follow the Money: Politic...

From the threat of duplicating services to delivering services that will not sustain, Brittny and Nia tackle an unpopular opinion they share: Don't start a nonprofit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So you're interested in joining your first board. It's important to learn about the sector as a whole, properly understand the organization you're looking to join and ask some key questions. For instance, do they have a give/get requirement? What steps have they taken to improve diversity and work towards equity? How do they get their funding? Join Brittny and Nia for another fun conversation abou...

When a natural disaster hits, what makes us want to give? How can we harness that into mitigating the negative impacts of those disasters or even preventing them altogether? Resources and References From NPR: In Search of the Red Cross' $500m in Haiti Relief From Center for Disaster Philanthropy: US Household Disaster Giving Report Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As nonprofit professionals, there's this constant pressure to be positive, to spin every struggle in a refreshed light or to omit it entirely. We need to shift that. Nonprofits and their staff need to ask for what they need. Resources Brene Brown - TEDTalk on The Power of Vulnerability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode covers where Brittny and Nia started, how they grew in the sector, and what drives them to continue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia have danced around this topic before, but are finally devoting an entire episode to discussing the fundraiser turnover problem in nonprofits. Resources As Nonprofits Shed Jobs, Some Fundraisers Are Getting Pink Slips from the Chronicle on Philanthropy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking at what we learned during the great recession, what can we anticipate during the current economic reality? Brittny and Nia discuss some predictions, but also what we can do differently to ensure that services are able to continue. Resources Nonprofits in Recession: Winners and Losers from the Nonprofit Quarterly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know, we all think, "gosh, what a great problem to have! We could use $35m!" The reality is that it's much more difficult to manage than it sounds, which some nonprofits are currently experiencing. Plus, Brittny throws in another round of #NameThatFunder! Resources Planet Money: Money and Justice Nonprofit AF: The general public is completely clueless about nonprofit and philanthropy, and that’s...

We are speaking at the Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute! Check it out. Resources Register Online Here Apply for scholarships here AFP Colorado Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When scarcity drives decision-making, where does that leave nonprofits? The PPP Loan in response to COVID for small businesses (including nonprofits), continues to highlight the demands that a constant scarcity mindset has within individual organizations and for the sector as a whole. Resources Joan Garry: Should This Organization Have Applied for PPP Funding? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Whether convincing donors of different political leanings to give to your cause, side-stepping sexually inappropriate comments, or handling drunk donors, it's clear that something's gotta change. Join Brittny and Nia for another dive into struggles that fundraisers and nonprofits face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forecasting the un-forecastable, predicting the unpredictable. How do you look into the future right now? Prepping your board for the unknown, working with funders and their expectations, and even making estimates with your staff is especially difficult right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brittny and Nia have the opportunity to talk to the one, the only, Vu Le from Nonprofit AF about all things nonprofits, philanthropy, and the future of the sector. Resource Check out Vu's blog: Nonprofit AF Charity Stimulus : Letter to encourage legislation to increase foundation payouts and require DAF payouts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.