The Nonprofit Show

Send us Fan Mail Mohan Sivaloganathan, CEO of ItsOurTurn.org , discusses the importance of people of color and their impact on the next generation of leadership in the nonprofit sector. Mohan's organization focuses on training young people to be effective change makers in order to create a more equitable education system. They emphasize the power of storytelling to inspire change and the need...

Send us Fan Mail Muhi Khwaja, a trainer at Fundraising Academy and co-founder of the American Muslim Community Foundation helps Jarrett Ransom, as they provide advice on questions about advisory boards, social media management, donor relationships, and donor recognition. The first question is about setting up an advisory board or task force for an upcoming capital campaign with a limited time fram...

Send us Fan Mail Two nonprofit sector champions, Nora Hannah and Carrie Harlow, share their expertise on nonprofit mergers and alliances, shedding light on the complexities, opportunities, and insights and adding their experiences which emphasize the importance of collaboration, setting realistic expectations, and engaging skilled facilitators to navigate the process successfully.  Nora Hannah is...

Send us Fan Mail Claire Axelrad, a leader in the nonprofit sector, discusses the role of a philanthropy facilitator and the importance of shifting the focus from fundraising to philanthropy. She explains that philanthropy, which means "love of humankind," involves leading donors on a transformative journey towards self-actualization. Claire emphasizes the need for engagement experts in t...

Send us Fan Mail Dana Scurlock, from StaffingBoutique.org, discusses summer staffing opportunities for nonprofits, providing valuable insights into the challenges nonprofits face in hiring during this time by emphasizing the importance of managing expectations, utilizing technology, and maintaining effective communication to ensure a successful hiring process. The conversation begins with a discus...

Send us Fan Mail In this Thought Leader episode of the nonprofit show, Anne McAuley Lopez, a content expert at AgencyContentWriter.com, shares valuable insights on creating a content strategy for your nonprofit or charity. The discussion revolves around the importance of identifying categories and target audiences when planning content creation. Anne emphasizes the need for a cohesive plan that co...

Send us Fan Mail Co-host Jarrett Ransom, along with guests Muhi Khwaja and LaShonda Williams, share their experiences at Cultivate 2023, a nonprofit conference held in San Diego and organized by the Fundraising Academy at National University. They add details about their personal and professional journeys as nonprofit professionals, offering valuable insights and reflections. Jarrett presents ques...

Send us Fan Mail Our co-hosts, Julia Patrick and Jarrett Ransom, broadcast from the Cultivate 2023 Conference in San Diego.  The live broadcast captures the excitement and purpose behind this inaugural Cultivate Conference, highlighting the focus on relationships, knowledge, and impact in the nonprofit sector. They are joined by special guests Tony Beall and LaShonda Williams from the Fundraising...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Nonprofit Show, host Jarrett Ransom and co-host Julia Patrick interview Cindy Wagman, the President and CEO of TheGoodPartnership.com. Cindy discusses the concept of fractional executives and how they can benefit nonprofit organizations. She explains that fractional executives are hired at an executive level for a fraction of their time and cost compared to...

Send us Fan Mail An excellent primer underscoring the shift towards partnership-focused relationships between nonprofits and corporate sponsors.  Heather Nelson, President and Lead Consultant at BridgeRaise.com, shares insights on successful corporate sponsorship strategies. She emphasizes the importance of building value-aligned and relationship-based partnerships with corporate sponsors.  Nelson...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Nonprofit Show, co-hosts Jarrett Ransom and Muhi Khwaja tackle viewer questions, providing valuable answers and guidance. One viewer seeks advice on getting board members to meet in person instead of relying solely on virtual meetings. Muhi suggests a hybrid approach, allowing board members to choose between in-person and virtual attendance. He emphasizes th...

Send us Fan Mail Our own Jarrett Ransom, CEO of the Rayvan Group and nonprofit expert, shares five essential tips for nonprofits to finish the year strong. These strategies are interconnected and by implementing these approaches, nonprofits can enhance performance, build stronger relationships, and make a greater impact in their communities. The first tip focuses on goal assessment and planning. E...

Send us Fan Mail Matt Nash, the Executive Director of the Blackbaud Giving Fund, discusses the importance of engaging donors "where they are now". The Blackbaud Giving Fund is a 501(c)(3) sponsor of a donor-advised fund that supports workplace giving and peer-to-peer fundraising. They distribute funds to nonprofits based on donor recommendations. This Show provides valuable insights into...

Send us Fan Mail Rachel DeMatteo, a Director at Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC), discusses the importance of strong relationships between nonprofits and foundations. YPTC specializes in financial services for nonprofits and is launching a foundations vertical. Dematteo emphasizes the need for nonprofits to be audit-ready and highlights the difference between external and internal reports. She enc...

Send us Fan Mail  Veronica Lafemina, founder and CEO of Lafemina and Co, a strategic advisory firm for nonprofits, discusses the power of breakthrough ideas with host Julia Patrick. Lafemina emphasizes the need for organizations to find new paths forward instead of clinging to pre-pandemic norms. She highlights the value of external perspectives and community engagement in creating lasting impact....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the nonprofit show, co-hosts Jarrett Ransom and Muhi Khwaja answer questions from viewers in the nonprofit sector. They discuss topics such as protecting nonprofit ideas, determining the ideal number of donors in a portfolio, providing training opportunities for new and seasoned staff members, involving significant donors in CEO hiring decisions, and transitioni...

Send us Fan Mail Josh Meyer, Vice President of Demand Generation at Bloomerang.com, discusses the 2023 Fundraising Effectiveness Project. The project is a collaborative effort among various national donor databases and CRM systems to share anonymized data and analyze trends in the nonprofit industry and is available for free online. The goal of this extensive annual project is to provide insights...

Send us Fan Mail A conversation providing valuable insights into the mindset, traits, and challenges of visionaries and idealists, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, inspiration, and personal growth in making a positive impact.  Melissa Kiguwa, founder and CEO of TheIdealistsPodcast.co, discusses being an idealist in the real world. Melissa shares her background as a journalist and her...

Send us Fan Mail Host Julia Patrick delves into the important topic of protecting staff from burnout with guest Anthony Sartori, the executive director and founder of Evolving Minds, a nonprofit focused on workplace mental health. They explore the signs of burnout and its impact on individuals and organizational culture. Anthony emphasizes the need for long-term burnout prevention strategies and i...

Send us Fan Mail Our Co-hosts welcomes guest Laura Bullock, CEO and founder of Hopes Crossing. This episode focuses on leadership in nonprofit organizations and the work of Hopes Crossing in helping women succeed. Laura shares her personal journey and the inspiration behind the organization's mission. Laura explains that Hopes Crossing is dedicated to helping women become the best version of...

Send us Fan Mail Tony Beall from Fundraising-Academy.org helps answer viewer's questions from the week, including: Creating a work-life balance culture | Advancing staff salaries | Firing the Board Chair | "Snappy" mission statements | Cultivate 2023 | Searching where to serve and more. . . . Watch on video: https://bit.ly/41xEyFe The Nonprofit Show is the ultimate resource for anyo...

Send us Fan Mail Ruth Grayson from Bliss Auctions offers up tantalizing info on how nonprofits are engaging with 'Streamers' to buoy their fundraising.  By leveraging relationships with influential content creators that have established audiences, NPO's are adding another layer of cash to their events, particularly with the younger more tech engaged audiences. Watch on video: https:...

Send us Fan Mail The consulting firm, 180ManagementGroup.com, works at the crossroads between culture and operations as advisors to nonprofits. CEO Miriam Dicks shared her expertise on defining and cultivating a positive culture within organizations. With a focus on addressing potential obstacles hindering transformational changes, this learning segment provides actionable steps to overcome these...

Send us Fan Mail It's the little things that can make a big difference in developing donor relationships. Using proper names and salutations, customizing and personalizing contacts, the use of the telephone and voicemail, and even how nonprofits approach the use of social media have nuances that will make a difference.  LaShonda Williams from Fundraising Academy shared top tips in this fast p...

Send us Fan Mail Donors give from their head and hearts and it is most often an emotion-filled decision.  To create a durable relationship, the process of Thanking begins early, and has elements of promptness, personalization, passion, and positivity. CFRE LaShonda Williams provides this two part deep dive into the process along with practical applications that work! Watch on video: https://bit.ly...