Nonprofit SnapCast

Maureen Wallbeoff spent more than seventeen years working inside nonprofit organizations, and another ten years leading a digital agency for nonprofits. We talk about a number of nonprofit technology issues including: Why nonprofit tech seems so overwhelming to deal with. Getting a good return on your technology investment. The 4 P framework (plan, people, platform, and process). Defining your tru...

Part 2 of a conversation with John McGee of McGee Consulting. This time we talk about how an org's 990 becomes a marketing tool, instead of remaining a federal reporting requirement. It's more than just a tax return. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website .

Talking with John McGee of McGee Consulting about the 990, why you can't avoid it, what needs to be on it, and the consequences for doing it incorrectly. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website .

Nonprofit SnapCast has a quick conversation with Jerry Tuzil and Jason Shimitz of Influence The Cause, a soon to be released crowd-funding platform that incorporates ways to immediately gamify the friend-raising and fundraisng aspects of any crowdfunding campaign. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website .

Mickey visits with Deborah Marshall, recently named Nonprofit PRO 's 2020 Fundraiser of the year. An expert in strategic initiatives, Deborah Marshall is a seasoned and innovative administrator who oversees all operations at the American Fundraising Foundation . We talk about the award, AmFund's activities, and about establishing a healthy and rewarding workplace culture. We welcome support of the...

Talking with Emily Taylor, Principal of teenyBIG , to talk about the work she does using Human Centered Design to turn "lackluster followers into passionate supporters." We define what Human Centered Design is, and how these principles are used across an entire organization and its operations. Human Centered Design is not just limited to website construction. We welcome support of the Nonprofit Sn...

Mickey visits with Steven Aguiar, the founder of Good Goes Further , a company that helps nonprofits create and execute a plan for digital growth. We talk about: What "growth marketing" is, and how nonprofit use it. Frameworks to map growth marketing strategies. The most effective Facebook advertising strategies. A socially responsible approach to digital advertising. The launch of Good Goes Furth...

Mickey gets to talk with Therese Jardine, Principal of Strategic Event Procurement . We talk about the shift away from in-person fundraising galas towards virtual events. Therese shares best practices and some solid advice about what nonprofits should or should not to when planning a virtual event. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via...

Visiting with Robert Drake, we tackle the issue of “Big Philanthropy.” What exactly is Big Philanthropy? Is there any danger to letting enormous wealth sectors of our economy to be spent with no government oversight? We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website .

SnapCast talks with Susanne Allen of Allen Farm Studios about website design, content development, and how content drives the internet to your door. Anyone who says you can pay them money to magically raise your SEO is selling you "magic beans." She contends that you are doing your org a disservice if all you do is post content to facebook. The good news is, you don't need to write a blog post eve...

We visit with John McGee, of McGee Consulting, about nonprofit regulations, loan forgiveness, and many related subjects, including: Regulatory oversight of nonprofits. New regulations and new information seem to surface very frequently. What exactly does a 501(c)(3) do for you? Who does the enforcing of all these regulations? Who, within an organization is responsible for keeping track of everythi...

Our second episode with Mary Hiland, of Hiland Consulting. This time we examine why boards exist, how the culture of board recruiting may change, how to maintain board energy & morale, and taking a hard look at the question: Can we do away with the executive committee? We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website .

We talk with Lindy, President of Unstoppable Start Studios, about the importance of conducting effective social media activities as part of a larger communications strategy. Telling one's story is more critical now than it has ever been. This episode includes a special offer on consulting services to help nonprofits navigate the uncertainties that we're all contending with these days. Find Unstopp...

Mary Hiland of Hiland Counsulting talks with us at length about issues in leadership development, especially as they apply to Board Chairs, examining a 2016 study of board chairs. Among the things we discuss: 51% of board chairs reported there was nothing to do to prepare them for board leadership. Mentorship was one thing board chairs reporting wanting more of, in preparation for leadership. Serv...

We visit with Heather Hiscox, Co-Founder of Pause For Change, a consultancy that helps organizations to address “sticky challenges” or exciting opportunities using the P.A.U.S.E. methodology. The methodology is specifically derived from several corporate and nonprofit leadership models (and interventions) to interrupt the status-quo behaviors and habits that may prevent an organization from proper...

The first episode we recorded with Reanna Karousis, Founder of Collective Reach, a branding, content, design and communications consulting firm. We talk about brand positioning, and encourage nonprofits to examine what it is that makes them uniquely valuable to their stakeholders. Reanna also describes the five elements of effective nonprofit storytelling: A Plot Authenticity Hope A Call To Action...

This episode was recorded on May 27, 2020: Nonprofit SnapCast visits with Olanike Ayomide-Mensah to talk about equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace; and how it intersects with leadership development. We discuss: We've been chasing diversity and inclusion since the Civil Rights Act and making anemic progress. It's time workplaces face the truth about what it's going to take to see real...

This time we speak with Linda McNay about teaching one's children about philanthropy, how parents may talk about philanthropy in their home-schooling sessions, and about The Adventures of PhilAnThropy a book for children which introduces readers to young friends Phil, An, and Thropy as they embark on an adventure in philanthropy upon realizing their new friend needs a special chairlift to enjoy th...

Our second episode with Rachel Sacks, President of Leading Healthy Futures, as we talk about Needs Assessments, and why they’re important. We address: Conducting a Needs Assessments Things to include in your Needs Assessments Types of needs asssessments Forming the foundation for everything the organization does. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website .

Visiting with Meghan Pietrantonio, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Truist Foundation. She talks about the foundation's areas of focus, along with current (short term and long term) funding priorities during times of pandemic, including expanded commitments through the Truist Cares Initiative to impact the areas of: Seniors, Youth, Workforce, Small Business, and Connectivity. Meghan also...

Mickey gets to visit with Linda McNay. We talk about Our Fundraising Search and her work helping nonprofits find the right fundraising professionals, and greatly improving retention rate once the right people are identified. Among the topics we cover: What makes for an effective search? How does a nonprofit determine what is a "good fit?" Changing organizational culture to best fit its fundraising...

This week Mickey gets to be the interview guest. Susan Cooper interviews Mickey to talk about his history with the Nonprofit Snapshot, the Nonprofit SnapCast, and his new consulting endeavors that are available to help nonprofits navigate these troubling times. Mickey also talks about the possibility of facilitating a monthly "fireside chat," interactive gathering for the community online. More in...

This is actually the 2nd episode we recorded with Reanna Karousis, Founder of Collective Reach, a branding, content, design and communications consulting firm. We begin our conversation with a frank talk about the messages and values nonprofits may be wrestling with during these times of civil unrest (not to mention pandemic). Then we spend some time dissecting the anatomy of a "brand," defining w...

Mickey visits with Brian Frederick to talk about issues in ethics and nonprofit management. Among the topics we cover: What does bad ethics look like? Things nonprofits can do to avoid ethical problems. Things boards can do to prepare board members for board service. Procedures and Policies your bylaws should include. Making a one-page “cheat sheet” of the org’s bylaws. Building and documenting pr...

Rachel Sacks, President of Leading Healthy Futures, talks with us about her Origin Story, the work she does to help health and human services nonprofits get the strategic clarity and the grant support they need to fulfill their missions. Among the topics we cover: How should nonprofits change their grants-agenda during pandemic? Tips for communicating with funders during pandemic. Federally Qualif...