The Nonprofit Show

Send us Fan Mail With the help of Muhi Khwaja, CFRE, our own Julia Patrick responds to viewer's questions, including: Politics in hiring | Cultivate 2023 | Realistic fundraising goals | Hiring for-profit sales people | Board liaisons and more. . . Lots to learn! Watch on video: https://bit.ly/3LC2ly6 The Nonprofit Show is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to make a meaningful impact, b...

Send us Fan Mail Gain valuable insights from the CEO of TheSocialPuzzle.com as she discusses why a social media strategy should be treated as a dynamic roadmap towards the ultimate goal of community building for nonprofits. Discover why engagement is more important than just increasing the number of followers and learn about the significance of balancing inbound and outbound engagement. Watch on v...

Send us Fan Mail The management and stewardship of ChatGPT within nonprofits is becoming a hot topic.  Nonprofit Thought Leader, Anne McCauley Lopez, brings us up-to-date and shares her early experiences as a professional content producer focused in the nonprofit sector. Watch on video: https://bit.ly/41ZCCX7 The Nonprofit Show is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to make a meaningful impac...

Send us Fan Mail The CEO of StaffingBoutique.org provides valuable advice on staff reductions. Preparation is key. Leaders need to consider the implications of staff reductions well in advance and plan for them accordingly. This includes outlining the timing of actions and specifying the communication that will occur. It is crucial to recognize that reductions of staff affects the entire workforce...

Send us Fan Mail Too often, RFPs collapse due to missing budgets or lack of opportunities for engagement between the parties. In this regard, Prosal.io's Alfredo Ramirez shares the latest and most modern way that non-profit organizations (NPOs) and consultants are working in tandem to find new responders and deepen the well of expertise available to succeed in programs and processes. Watch on...

Send us Fan Mail A variety of questions this week from our viewers, including: Cultivate 2023 focus on leadership and fundraising | Getting support for training | Competing nonprofits and ethics | Pushing Boards for DEI | Board members as fundraisers.  Co-host LaShonda Williams from Fundraising Academy, joins our CEO in giving their best answers. Watch on video: https://bit.ly/41OKmes The Nonprofi...

Send us Fan Mail You can leave your passion at the door when it comes to government grants.  Dr. Colton Strawser details the process and preparation needed for successfully getting grants, which often require 80 to 120 hours of work each, just for submittal. Having technical writing skills is paramount, along with recognizing time frame requirements, reporting requirements, re-imbursement schedule...

Send us Fan Mail The CEO of Collidescope.io has us hopping aboard the "Influencer Train"! Nonprofits are finding success in connecting with brands and influencers to boost their messaging on awareness, engagement, or action opportunities. The "Influencer" role is maturing quickly, and NPOs that learn to establish relationships with influencers who have related, authentic social...

Send us Fan Mail During periods of uncertainty, budgeting for non-profit organizations can be an especially daunting task. To help navigate tumultuous times, Jennifer Banks, Manager at Your Part-Time Controller, recommends taking a long-term approach by projecting multiple years ahead, while also conducting a thorough analysis of past accomplishments and challenges using the SWOT framework. Additi...

Send us Fan Mail For nonprofit leaders, it is crucial to prioritize a strong work ethic, focus on compliance, and guide decisions based on the highest standards of service quality without compromise. Anthony Wall Jr, referring to the Greek word "Noesis," shares his thesis that without exhaustive data and its complete understanding, humans are a species that harbors self-loathing. Our con...

Send us Fan Mail With help from LaShonda Williams, CFRE and Trainer with Fundraising Academy, Julia answers questions covering: How to 'Try-out' a nonprofit by volunteering | Overcoming the fear of failure that some fundraisers experience | The impacts of changing your work area of service | Cultivate 2023 conference in June | And finding Confidence through Authenticity. Watch on video:...

Send us Fan Mail Most nonprofit's are constantly looking for more and engaged board members.  Our CEO, Julia Patrick, provides key tips on getting younger members to serve.  She discusses how and why the newer generations are less focused on benevolence, tend to be committed to life long learning, and typically are looking to grow their networks and leadership skills in the things they'l...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how MusicallyFed.org is revolutionizing the fight against hunger! Led by the passionate and driven founder, Marie Brunner, MusicallyFed.org is utilizing the power of the music industry to make a difference. With hundreds of events taking place each year, the organization collects unused food that would otherwise go to waste and distributes it to those in need, with a part...

Send us Fan Mail We went Live to the 2023 Association of Fundraising Professionals conference that brings the best to the nonprofit sector.  Bloomerang.co shared what it's all about and how the theme of building a culture of philanthropy echoed around this amazing gathering.  With scores of training opportunities and so many professionals sharing their knowledge, this in-person event is the a...

Send us Fan Mail From the Bloomerang booth in New Orleans, Josh Myers joins Jarrett as they introduce the action at Day 1 of the Association of Fundraising Professionals annual gathering.  With more than 3,700 registrants, it is a place for connections, comradare, and learning, and serves as the largest gathering for nonprofit professionals in the country. Watch on video: https://bit.ly/3A3Lb7d Th...

Send us Fan Mail Muhi Khwaja CFRE shares the spotlight with Julia Patrick as they respond to viewer's questions.  Ranging from the influence of Ramadan on nonprofits, timing of accounting work, worries about bank stability, to how CEO's are using support staff beyond the administrative roles.   Watch on video: https://bit.ly/3UB2sxQ The Nonprofit Show is the ultimate resource for anyone...

Send us Fan Mail The CEO of FoundationSearch.com highlights the latest ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the nonprofit sector, particularly through the use of ChatGPT. The ability of ChatGPT to understand and respond to questions posed in natural language, its user-friendly interface that requires minimal training, and its rapid deployment make it an appealing and practica...

Send us Fan Mail Employing high-quality photography, utilizing proper techniques, and showcasing equitable camera angles not only pays respect to your subjects but also enhances the effectiveness of your public appeals for funding and messaging. Laura Ingalls, the CEO of AbejaSolutions.com, offers five essential tips for selecting the most compelling photos for your appeals. Watch on video: http:/...

Send us Fan Mail In recent years, live events have changed, but they still serve their primary purpose of building community and affinity for nonprofits. AJ Steinberg, CFRE, from QueenBee Fundraising has shared key strategies to ensure a successful event. These strategies include starting with an audit of your past events, setting up standardized protocols that organizers can follow, conducting tr...

Send us Fan Mail Payroll services are an essential part of most nonprofit's operation, involving the managing of employee payments, taxes, and benefits. These services typically begin with the hiring process and continue all the way through to retirement. With the expanding remote and hybrid workforces, one of the challenges of managing payroll services is dealing with the different geographi...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit's asked and our co-hosts answered: Cultivate 2023 Conference | Board members role with fundraisers | Boosting CEO's profile | Contract approval limits | Cross training staff and boards | Dealing with spouses of donors and more. . . . Watch on video: http://bit.ly/3zGkXY1 The Nonprofit Show is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking to make a meaningful impact,...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit Thought Leader Logan Foote from GolfStatus.org chips in with how nonprofit fundraising through golf tournaments has become easier and more successful.  By connecting to the NPO cause using digital tools, it's really simplified the management and promotion of the tournaments to those potential donors who tend to be long drivers of funding! Watch on video: http://bit....

Send us Fan Mail An outside voice can do a lot of good, including taking your NPO to a higher intensity, save time, give an independent perspective, and save money.  Yet, how do you vet those consultants, set the scope of work and estimate their costs?  CFRE Jerry Diaz from GeronimoConsulting.org has insiders advice. Watch on video: http://bit.ly/3KcZqer The Nonprofit Show is the ultimate resource...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit staffing specialist Dana Scurlock shares four actions to take if you're contemplating a career change to the nonprofit sector. Learn how networking groups, volunteering, committee and board service begin the process, yet it may be your own self-promotion that can land you in the right place of service.   Watch on video: http://bit.ly/415NVfL The Nonprofit Show is th...

Send us Fan Mail Author Matt Scott helps us understand how nonprofits can benefit from 'for-profit' techniques, such as investing in growth and infrastructure, and taking calculated risks to drive impact and double revenue. He explains how collecting and humanizing the right data can help organizations make informed decisions and push their missions forward. By shedding light on these va...