Connected Philanthropy

How can you rapidly deliver value to your clients/community? In this episode, Aarron Szalacinski, Director of Engineering, describes how Foundant Technologies uses the Agile framework - and how this methodology could be valuable for the philanthropic sector. Aarron Szalacinski, Director of Engineering | Foundant Technologies Aarron is proficient in Domain Driven Design principles, Software Documen...

How can we plan and facilitate effective and engaging meetings? In this episode, we explore strategies for getting the most out of the time spent together with your teams. Rachel Myers, Founder Rachel has over 23 years of experience working on all sides of philanthropy. She served for 12 years as an Executive Director for two nonprofit organizations and has worked for the past 9 years on the funde...

Time is our most valuable asset and we don’t want to give it away without thought. In this episode, we discuss how to use time management strategies to better organize our calendars and make sure we prioritize the work that matters most. Sammie Holzwarth | Product Manager Grants and Scholarships, Foundant Technologies In her time with Foundant (since 2011) Sammie Holzwarth has taken on many roles...

Say NO to what is not essential, so that you can say YES to the work that matters most. Prioritization is not about getting more things done, it is about getting the RIGHT things done. Learn strategies and frameworks to help you better prioritize in this episode. Andrea Stevenson | Solutions Engineer, Foundant Technologies Drea is a dynamic and analytical professional with 15+ years of experience...

Working smarter, not harder means knowing how to get the most out of technology. Learn strategies for better evaluation, adoption and cohesion of your software tools. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant Technologies Cory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers, grantseekers, scholar...

Introducing "Work Smarter, Not Harder" a collaborative content series to help you better serve your mission, and yourself featuring guest host Rachel Myers. Rachel Myers, Founder Rachel has over 23 years of experience working on all sides of philanthropy. She served for 12 years as an Executive Director for two nonprofit organizations and has worked for the past 9 years on the funder side at her l...

In this Coffee Talk, we hear from Community Foundations across North America on what they are doing to increase year-end donations. Topics: Events Using the Grants Catalogue in CommunitySuite Year-end initiatives and communications Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com

Learn how to build a cybersecurity plan that will keep you and your organization protected. Lynn Soeths, Manager of Security Services | Highpoint Networks Lynn oversees cyber and physical security teams located in North Dakota, South Dakota and Colorado but spans the US in the scope of her work. Lynn also enjoys project management and pre-sales engagements. Links:  ● CIS Controls links: https...

Learn how thoughtful questions can help you attract and retain donors of every capacity (small to major). Chris Barlow, Founder and Customer Happiness Director | Beeline Chris likes multiplication - what does that mean? He is grateful to help nonprofits use digital marketing to multiply the reach of their mission and the growth of their donors. Most of all, he's grateful to be the dad to seven kid...

Learn about the risks associated with web applications and learn how you can make the right decisions to keep yourself and your organization safe. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant Technologies Cory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers, grantseekers, scholarship providers, and...

October is a spooky month full of ghosts, goblins and HACKERS TRYING TO STEAL YOUR DATA. Learn how cybersecurity awareness could save you and your organization from a hauntingly bad time. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant Technologies Cory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers,...

In this Coffee Talk, we hear from funders across North America on how they tell the stories behind their grantmaking dollars. Topics: What stories do you want to tell? How do you tell your stories? Why do you want to tell your story in a better way? Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com

A former software developer, now Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, shares how to live a more balanced life in a digital world. Meico Marquette Whitlock | Founder and CEO, Mindful Techie Meico helps changemakers create work-life and tech-life balance so they can do their best work better while living their best lives. He is the founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, author of the Intention Planner, an...

This episode covers important details you should know if you are considering hiring a nonprofit consultant or becoming one. Amanda Pearce, CFRE A grant writing expert, executive and development coach, fundraising consultant, and national fundraising trainer, Mandy Pearce, launched Funding for Good, Inc. in 2009 to equip organizations with the skills and tools needed to become successful and sustai...

In this Coffee Talk we discuss communication with colleges, who owns scholarship requirements adherence, and tips for working with colleges and universities. Topics: Communication with colleges and students about scholarships. Different colleges rules and systems with scholarships. Tips for better communication for students and universities. Connect with other members of the philanthropic communit...

A nonprofit's productivity, collaboration, and knowledge sharing can all suffer if the right systems aren't in place. This episode explores some of the tools and technologies nonprofits should be aware of. Amanda Pearce, CFRE A grant writing expert, executive and development coach, fundraising consultant, and national fundraising trainer, Mandy Pearce, launched Funding for Good, Inc. in 2009 to eq...

Learn how the "Big Quit" is impacting the nonprofit sector and what can folks do to combat the effects. Mazarine Treyz Mazarine is the creator of the Asking for More framework and mastermind, a veteran fundraiser with years of experience going from Development Associate to Development Director, host of the Asking for More podcast, and author of the books The Wild Woman’s Guide to Fundraising, Get...

Hear about the opportunities available for freelance grant writers, as well as the "hows" and "whys" behind becoming a grant consultant. Holly Rustick , CEO & Bestselling Author | Grant Writing & Funding Holly has been writing grants for 15+ years, immersing herself in the grant world and securing millions of dollars for nonprofits around the world! Holly is also an Amazon bestselling auth...

Move92 is a nonprofit organization that partners with and empowers local leaders to solve problems in their communities through simple yet revolutionary tactics; direct unrestricted grants. Geneva Pritchard , Executive Director | Move92 Geneva has nearly 20 years of experience working in international development. Her varied experience includes involvement in water and sanitation programs with CAR...

In this episode, we discuss loan requirements, tracking, and different loan repayment plans foundations have for their students. Topics: What the foundations loan requirements are. How loans are tracked. What loan repayments look like for the foundations. Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com

Boris Kievsky discusses how nonprofits can use storytelling, technology, and marketing principles to achieve their missions. Boris Kievsky, Chief Storyteller and Nerd for Good Boris is dedicated to helping nonprofits harness storytelling and technology to create more heroes for their cause and a better world for all of us. Having spent a decade in computer science and over 15 years in theater, TV...

In this episode, we discuss how to stay connected with your Scholarship Donors, through thank you notes from recipients, donor impact stories, and setting donor expectations.  Topics: Having scholarship recipients sending thank you notes to scholarship donors. Scholarship recipients sharing the impact of scholarships from donors.' Establishing donor expectations. Connect with other members of...

Mission, vision, and strategy are imperative for nonprofit organizations. Mandy Pearce and Marie Palacios discuss the difference between the three and the ways nonprofit boards should realize these important communications Mandy Pearce, CFRE | Owner |  Funding for Good In 2009, visionary, Mandy Pearce, founded her flagship company, Funding for Good, to equip organizations with all o...

In this episode, we discuss strategies and ideas to keep your Board connected and engaged with your important philanthropic work. Topics: What are your policies and procedures for your Board of Directors and Committees? How do you recruit and bring on new members? How do you structure committees and what responsibilities come with that membership? Do you have any events or special things you do to...

Diversity and inclusion is an important value in everyday life and in Trust Based Grantmaking. In this episode of Connected Philanthropy, we discuss our values in Grantmaking, and how they help our foundations and their applicants. Topics: What does value base grantmaking look like in your practices? What does this look like for applications? What changes have you already made based on your values...