Nonprofit Jenni Show

Check out this week's Gifts That Give Back guest, Maria Berglund from In Kind Boxes ! Then play along with Nonprofit Trivia as we test For the Love of a Veteran 's founder Christine Waltz's knowledge about the most effective ways to communicate with donors. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Our #GiftsThatGiveBack guest In Kind Boxes , supporting moms in need...

Hear how Lissa Zanville from Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities plans monthly group volunteer projects that support (instead of disrupting) partner nonprofits' programs and operations. Then learn about this week's Gifts That Give Back spotlight guest, Brenna Vaughn from Mercantile for Good . Finally, we debut our new segment Philanthropy On Film to talk about the do's and don'ts of volunteer man...

Learn about some more Gifts That Give Back this holiday season with Jami Ryba from One Hope Wine! Plus, learn some lessons from nonprofits in the news, and hear a really exciting (and scary) book club update. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — My new book club subscription box — Jami Ryba's One Hope Wine shop ; you can also email Jami to set up a wine tasting...

Get some giving season ideas for both your nonprofit work and your personal life with Ana Guzman, the store manager of Ten Thousand Villages in Fort Collins, Colorado. Ana shares advice for maintaining a successful nonprofit store, plus we highlight some awesome Gifts That Give Back for everyone on your list this year! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — My new...

Learn why and how your nonprofit should solicit and accept stock donations with tips from Jonathan Delshad, Founder and CEO of Stock Donator . Hear Jenni's unsolicited advice about your next job posting. Plus, get a fun update about what's coming up next month on the Nonprofit Jenni Show! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Stock Donator's free Guide to Solicit...

Hear an update about my book club for nonprofit leaders. Learn how Taneshia Nash Laird, President and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall, has built trust with her community and other organizations that support her work. Finally, I want to give you a $50 Amazon gift card! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Join Jenni's book club for nonprofit leaders — Schedule a call...

I share 5 tips from my newly updated Giving Tuesday Planning Toolkit to make your campaign super successful this year! Then we'll Rewind and hear a past interview from a nonprofit leader about how she planned a successful Giving Tuesday campaign in 2018. Finally, I want to give you a $50 Amazon gift card! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Jenni's Giving Tuesd...

I want to help your nonprofit meet its 2021 revenue goals by giving away some free ad spots! Next, L. Brian Jenkins talks about how to create diverse revenue streams to ensure long-term sustainability for your nonprofit. Finally, can I give you a $50 Amazon gift card? In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Enter for a chance to win free ad spots featuring your non...

Grant Hensel, CEO of Nonprofit Megaphone, shares 13 examples of how your nonprofit can create free Google search ads to attract new supporters. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Use code JENNI10 to get 10% off your tickets to the Social Media for Non-Profits Virtual Summit: tinyurl.com/nonprofitsocial — Grant Hensel's company, which helps nonprofits secure th...

Data expert Randy Gorod specializes in helping nonprofits improve their donor data systems, and he wants to share easy tips for YOUR nonprofit to make better use of donor data! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Little Green Light's fundraising resources for nonprofits: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Randy Gorod's company Pisgah Consulting: pisgahconsulting....

Play a round of Nonprofit Trivia with Becca Schollaert from Room Redux Denver to test your knowledge about Facebook's fundraising tools. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Social Media for Non-Profits Virtual Summit: Use code JENNI10 to get 10% off your ticket price at tinyurl.com/nonprofitsocial — Room Redux Denver: denver.roomredux.org and @roomreduxdenver o...

Have you struggled to get your board involved in fundraising for your nonprofit? Fundraising expert Elizabeth Abel is here to share advice for inspiring and equipping your board members to become fundraisers. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Join Nonprofit Jenni's book club: tinyurl.com/septemberbookclub — Elizabeth Abel's social accounts: instagram.com/eliz...

Play another round of Nonprofit Trivia with Jenni's sister, Michelle, to test your knowledge about the types of charity events donors love! Let's see how much you know about the elements of an event that are most engaging for donors; which event themes are most attractive to prospective attendees; and how donors generally learn about events they want to attend. In this episode, we mention a few re...

Advocacy (which does not necessarily include lobbying!) is one of the most effective tactics a nonprofit can use to serve its mission. Advocacy expert Brenda Gadd is here to share some examples of how nonprofits can engage in public policy advocacy… And she also gives us a quick recap about the difference between advocacy and lobbying. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to ch...

What's next for your career? Whether you're looking to learn new development skills, branch out as a freelance grant writer, or just scope out new career options, you'll love this interview with Meredith Noble about the career journey of a grant writer. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Meredith Noble's book " How to Write a Grant " (Don't forget to enter for...

NOW is the perfect time of year to start strategic planning for 2022! This week, we revisit an interview with Holly Rustick about what a nonprofit strategic plan should include and how to start the process with your leadership team. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Holly Rustick's Nonprofit Strategic Planning Master Course — Little Green Light's FREE fundrai...

Explore different types of mission-driven organizations, and compare which options are most effective for pursuing your cause. Play a round of Nonprofit Trivia with Rachel Bearbower from smallshopstrategies.com to test your knowledge about alternatives to starting a 501(c)3 nonprofit! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — F ree training on how to be a grant write...

This week, we chat with Abby Lehman, the Director of Development and Partnerships at Photo Start. Abby explains how her nonprofit has been able to thrive during the pandemic thanks to skilled volunteers who provide vital digital marketing and fundraising support. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — The application for my new (fake) book club! —  My book recomme...

This week, we chat with Joanne Samuel Goldblum, founder of the National Diaper Bank Network and coauthor of the new book " Broke in America: Seeing, Understanding, and Ending U. S. Poverty ". Joanne offers advice for nonprofit leaders who are working to combat deep-rooted systemic issues, like poverty. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — My podcast episode abou...

It's time for a round of Nonprofit Trivia about Donor Journeys! Test your knowledge about the best ways to keep donors engaged in your mission after they've given their first monetary donation to your nonprofit. Learn how donors want to get involved with your mission and how they prefer to keep in touch. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out: — Bloomerang's 2019 sur...

It's our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we're featuring over 100 nonprofit leaders to highlight great nonprofit work happening all over the country. In this episode, you'll hear: — 100 nonprofit leaders share their mission and something they've learned over the past 100 years — How to enter to win a free mini-course from Nonprofit Jenni's professional development store — Some of Jenni's favorite mo...

It's our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we're featuring over 100 nonprofit leaders to highlight great nonprofit work happening all over the country. In this episode, you'll hear: — 100 nonprofit leaders share their mission and something they've learned over the past 100 years — How to enter to win a free mini-course from Nonprofit Jenni's professional development store — Some of Jenni's favorite mo...

This week, Jenni talks with some partners who can support your nonprofit's capacity building to increase your impact. First, Jenni interviews Colleen Kazemi, the Executive Director of Social Venture Partners Denver , about how SVP connects nonprofits and social ventures with pro bono support services. Then we'll talk with Paul Collier, founder of Coeffect and one of SVP Denver's partners, to learn...

Kim Patterson , Director of Development for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in Middle Tennessee, shares how she build relationships with new corporate sponsors, creates appeals to ask for their support, and keeps them engaged with LLS's mission for the long term. Get in touch with Kim at kpatterson70@hotmail.com . This episode is sponsored by Learn Grant Writing -- Visit learngrantwriting.org/je...

Grant Writing Mentor Teresa Huff explains the basics of how grants work, how to find grants that are a good fit for your nonprofit, and how to build relationships with grant makers. She also talks about her podcast, Grant Writing Simplified , and free grant writing resources available on her website . REMINDER: Submit your nonprofit to be featured on the upcoming 100th episode of the Nonprofit Jen...