Sprout Nonprofit | the podcast for small shop nonprofits

Can an email series transform your community engagement? In today's episode, I'm join by the one and only Trent Rash, Executive Director of the Missouri Symphony to talk about being stopped on the street because of an email — and how storytelling is essential to every nonprofit organization. Trent reflects on the challenges and rewards of nonprofit leadership, especially in the arts sector. Join u...

Whether you're a small shop leader, an aspiring nonprofit professional, or simply someone interested in the intersection of creativity, finance, and education, this episode is a must-listen. Andrea Ferrero-Haggerty is on the podcast sharing about her journey as the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Pockets Change. This episode serves as an inspiring example of how small organizations can make a...

If you're feeling the strain of endless tasks and unrelenting expectations, this episode is a breath of fresh air. Ask we kick off the new year, we're also calling for a call to action to rewrite the narrative on productivity, focusing on what truly matters. Tune in for an enlightening journey towards sustainable productivity, where doing less can actually mean achieving more. 🔗 Links mentioned i...

This time of year, your inbox is the LAST place you should be spending all your time. Yet, here we are. Stuck spending our days and weeks in our inboxes. You likely know this frustration. In today's episode, we're talking about just that - your email inbox! And more specifically, the simple strategies you need to keep it under control and from taking over your life. ☕️ Find me on social media Ins...

Is direct mail fundraising all that and a bag of chips? Dive into this Bonus Call from inside the SproutED membership featuring Steven Screen, a fundraising guru with over 30 years of experience! Steven shares a treasure trove of tips on leveraging direct mail for donor engagement. He unpacks the nuances of creating impactful appeals and explains why direct mail remains a powerful tool in your fun...

Are you ready for a no-BS conversation with Rhea Wong all about raising major money with high net worth donors? On this 🌱 SproutED bonus call replay, Rhea and I dive into the significance of major gifts in fundraising and the impact that our mindset plays in our fundraising success. Giddy up, because this episode is chalked full of mic drop moments. If major giving is part of your fundraising str...

Have you all of a sudden looked up from your computer and realized you've spent all day in your inbox? You likely know this frustration. In today's episode, we're talking about just that - your email inbox! And more specifically, the 4 rules you need to keep from wasting your whole day responding to emails that are other people's priorities. ☕️ Find me on social media Instagram LinkedIn ⚙️ My fav...

Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep dive into email marketing and list segmentation. If you missed Part 1, make sure to take a listen so you have the full scoop! In this episode, I dive into all your email marketing questions — including my favorite tool (ConvertKit - duh!), is unsubscribe stress worth it and a powerful case study from Andrea, Executive Director, of Pockets Change, and SproutED mem...

Today, we're diving into the tech and automation side of email marketing, and there was so much to unpack, you'll need to check back next week for part 2! This episode was inspired by a voice memo we received from Jo, the Executive Director of Make. Do ., a creative organization in Arkansas. If you're new to email marketing or still getting the hang of managing your donor list, this is the episode...

Peeling back the curtain on one of the SproutED Community Bonus calls. In this episode, DeaRonda Harrison of June First Firm chats with SproutED community members and answers all their grant writing questions. Bonus calls take place monthly inside the SproutED community and members get exclusive access to industry experts on some of the biggest issues facing EDs and nonprofits. Join the SproutED w...

Helllloooo from Nonprofit Nation! In this episode, I am sharing an episode from when I was a guest on Julia Cambell's podcast, Nonprofit Nation. This is one of my favorite interviews I've ever done. We talk about ideas for building resilience in our organizations and in ourselves, especially after the collective trauma we all experienced (the pandemic) and what the most successful nonprofit organi...

We are back in action! The Sprout Nonprofit podcast is back from summer vacation and shaking things up. In this episode, I share with you some of the shifts I'm making in my business, some exciting new offerings (this will be a surprise to no one), more about enrollment for SproutED and some fun updates to the Sprout podcast. 🔗 Links mentioned in this episode Got a question about systems, product...

Need a few hot tips for retaining your  donors?   A new report is in and I'm giving you all the highlights for keeping your donors engaged amidst the decreasing giving trend. I also dive into the importance of email marketing and share some important benchmarks for small shops.   Giddy up because it's time to make the shift from a transactional approach to a more relational approach.   My favorite...

Ready to take back control of your calendar?    In this episode, I will share with you the three layers of calendar management and how practice putting your non-negotiables and boundaries in the calendar will help you work more efficiently and intentionally.   ____  Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day? During the challenge, I will show you how to...

Ready to take back your time and banish that burnout for good?⏰   Find out how I plan my calendar and practice flexible time blocking.    ____  Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day? During the challenge, I will show you how to start saving 2+ hours in your day – easily. (Yes, that's 10+ hours a week!).    Sign up today! https://www.smallshopstrate...

The best way to retain new donors? With an automated welcome series. No need to let new donors slip through the cracks - keep 'em coming back for more.    Here's how to put a crucial part of donor stewardship on autopilot.  😍 make donor relationships a priority. Steal my 100-day roadmap to give donors a welcoming experience - www.smallshopstrategies.com/100days

Systems are crucial for becoming more focused, organized, and productive.    In this episode, we'll cover the 4 systems every nonprofit needs and how they work together to boost your productivity -- and, therefore, your impact. ____   ⚙️ Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a few more hours back in your day? During the challenge, I will show you how to start saving 2+ hours in your...

Being a fundraiser is not for the faint of heart. But what happens when someone unexpected becomes a fundraiser.    This episode is a peek inside of a project that my partner and I are working on together for our small town in the middle of nowhere Iowa. But it's really about giving everyone an opportunity to to find alignment about something they are passion about and letting them run with it. __...

Do you need an annual report? Is there a difference between an annual report and an impact report?    In this podcast, we'll walk through everything you need to know about annual reports and how to use them to steward your supporters.  ___ 👀 Prefer to read? Check out our blog post: How to create an impactful annual report for your nonprofit: https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/podcast/nonprofit-a...

If you've wondered if you should give a membership a try, or even if it works, this episode will give you all the clarity.    Hear my hot take on memberships, and what type of memberships are most effective for small shop EDs.    After coaching hundreds of executive directors, I have lots of thoughts to share with you!   👉 Ready to reclaim your time, build better relationships, and raise more mon...

Running your nonprofit all on your own isn't easy, but what if it didn't have to feel so hard?   Listen to this episode for the ONE question you need to ask yourself this week.    🌱 🌱 🌱   Does this feel familiar?    -You've got board members questioning your every move -You're constantly being pulled in a million directions -You don't have a place to turn with your questions -You just want to d...

Want to peek behind the curtain of what it's like be inside the SproutED community? This is the episode for you. This is a replay of a conversation with a few members of the SproutED Community.   Come hear from them about their ah-ha moments, how they are planning for 2023 and how they've met some of their best friends inside the community.   🌱 Ready to reclaim your time, focus on donor relations...

Want to peek behind the curtain of what it's like be inside the SproutED community? Join 3 long time members of the SproutED Community tomorrow, Tuesday, January 17 at 12pm CT (10am PT, 1pm ET) for a conversation. Come hear from them about their ah-ha moments, how they are planning for 2023 and how they've met some of their best friends inside the community. Of course, you'll have a chance to ask...

How do you create a lasting impact?    The answer: relationships.    But how do you find time for relationships when your to-do list and schedule are already over-stuffed?    Hear my thoughts on how to make relationships a priority this year.    🌱 Join our FREE productivity challenge coming up on January 10. Learn my method for prioritization and make sure you run your calendar (not the other way...

What would it feel like to get 2+ hours back every day?    YOU'RE INVITED. Mark your calendar for January 10, 11, + 12 for a free 3-day productivity challenge.    Sign up today: https://www.smallshopstrategies.com/challenge