Around with Randall

Did you know Ben Franklin was one of the greatest philanthropists? Mr. Franklin created the first volunteer fire department, the first library, and the first public university. Listen to this podcast to learn more about Ben Franklin and the lasting impact he had on modern society.

How does your nonprofit organization handle difficult or polarizing issues? Are you ready to take on a crisis? Follow Randall's guidelines for managing polarizing and controversial issues in philanthropy to ensure you and your team are prepared for whatever comes your way.

As employees come back to the office, post-pandemic, what kind of culture are you creating? In this podcast, Randall discusses challenges relevant to nonprofits and for profit organizations, alike. Listen now to learn about office culture for your nonprofit organization.

Does your organization have a bonus structure? Results from our recent employment survey highlight lack of bonuses as a top reason top performers often leave their jobs. Listen to this podcast to learn the types of bonuses you can add to your organization to ensure your star employees stay.

Are you working to advance your career? Listen to this podcast for guidance for anyone who might be wondering how to make the most of your relationships with your managers and mentors.

The first of a three-part series in response to our recent article in the AHP Philanthropy Journal discusses employment challenges in nonprofits and how to ask for a raise. If you're thinking about your compensation, listen to this podcast for tips on getting the salary you deserve.

We often think of great philanthropists as those who give millions or billions to organizations important to them. But what about all the amazing people who give of their time and talents to ensure nonprofits have the help they need to move forward. This episode celebrates the many volunteers who assist in their communities every day.

How are you communicating with your peers, managers, and even clients? Has the way you communicate with donors changed over the last several months? Are you being effective in your communication? This podcast offers tips for ensuring your communication meets the needs of your constituents at every turn. Listen now.

In this episode, we discuss governance and best practices for nonprofits. From the board to executive leadership, governance is critical. Does your organization follow best practices? Listen to this podcast to learn more.

How do you handle adversity? Listen to this podcast to learn my strategies for handling difficult situations and relieve some stress in your own life.

John Madden was a lifelong teacher and also a lifelong student. What can we learn from this legendary coach? Listen to this podcast to learn how you can carry on the legacy of John Madden in your own life.

How do different religions display acts of philanthropy through the holiday season? Listen here to learn more.

What might happen in the philanthropy industry in 2022? Randall has some thoughts. Listen to this podcast to hear his 2022 predictions.

At the beginning of 2021, Randall made predictions for the nonprofit industry. How did he do? Listen to this podcast to learn which predictions came true.

In this edition of our Great Philanthropists series, we discuss Jim and Virginia Stowers. Listen to this podcast to learn how they created giving in perpetuity.

In this episode, we take a deeper dive into Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how this theory comes to play in the nonprofit world. Listen for more details.

This year, I am grateful for so many things but most of all my family, friends, clients, and you - my listeners. Gather 'round to hear what else I am thankful for this holiday season.

How are you compensating your team? Is your benefits package in line with comparable for-profit organizations and positions? Now, more than ever, nonprofit organizations need to take a good hard look at how they are compensating employees to ensure they can continue to attract and retain the best employees.

What should your board be doing? They should focus on the big three - fundraising, governance, and structure. If they get that right, they can accomplish huge things. Listen to this podcast to learn why.

Change can be difficult. Whether you're switching roles, moving to a new organization, or getting a new boss, you might be feeling stressed or anxious. Relax! It's normal. I've managed many changes throughout my career. Listen to this podcast for my tips on managing change in the workplace.

In episode four of this four-part series, I discuss blended gifts, marketing, and even some accounting details you'll want to watch for when working with donors on planned gifts. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can make planned giving part of your strategy moving forward.

In today's episode of "Around with Randall", we are discussing charitable trusts and bargain sales. They sound complicated, but I promise, they aren't. Listen to this podcast to learn more about these instruments and how your nonprofit can leverage them.

Allow me to introduce you to Walter Scott, one of the great philanthropists of our time. Walter really perfected the idea of the Private-Public partnership. Listen to this podcast to learn more.

In part two of our planned giving series we talk about bequests and CGAs. These items can be intimidating for gift officers, but in reality are quite easy to manage. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can easily implement bequests and GCAs into your planned giving program.

Does your organization have a planned giving officer? Do you focus on planned giving as part of your annual plan? This podcast addresses planned giving and how you can become more comfortable addressing planned gifts from your major donors.