The Nonprofit Show

Send us Fan Mail Cybersecurity, succession planning, federal grant awards, and data visualization systems are robustly discussed with nonprofit sector expert Jennifer Alleva, CPA, from YPTC.com. Plus, connections to resources for expanded learning. Watch this episode on video https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/yptc-year-end-review/ This is a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show ,...

Send us Fan Mail Co-Founder of BGenerous.com explains the importance of understanding the micro-economics of households and how the digital transition is changing both the definition and processes of philanthropy. A full 80% of Americans under 45 consider themselves philanthropic whilst only 20% of them actually make a financial donation. Watch this episode on video https://americannonprofitacadem...

Send us Fan Mail Who is managing those temps?  Dana Scurlock from StaffingBoutique.org details the steps, costs, and potential uses nonprofits should consider when adding short term workers. Temporary staff can have an impact on more than the duties they are given. Watch this episode on video https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/staffing-boutique-2/ This is a recent episode of The...

Send us Fan Mail Bringing a font of wisdom, Jack Alotto CFRE from Fundraising Academy, joins Julia in addressing; The real value of a CFRE designation | Give AND Get Policies | CEO replacement strategies and more. . . Watch this episode on video https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/fundraising-academy-4/ This is a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show , the Nation’s daily live telec...

Send us Fan Mail Succession planning is a strategic process not re-active. Jarrett Ransom, CEO of Rayvan Group, elaborates on how mission-driven planning removes the personal and emotional fears often held by board members and key staff, and shares the importance of having a plan in place that acts similar to a persons living will when circumstances arise. Watch this episode on video https://ameri...

Send us Fan Mail Great storytelling gets donors to say ''Now I see how my money is used''. There are 5 elements to good storytelling but a few mistakes that can squash your messaging work.  The CEO of WitnessMyLife.org describes how to turn on the donors emotions using the memoirs of your mission. Watch this episode on video https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/...

Send us Fan Mail From staying focused on your channel to outsourcing tips, nonprofit sector Thought Leader Anne McAuley Lopez describes the 5 top ways expert insider's setup methods to elevate nonprofit's online presence. Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/blog-like-a-pro-2023/ This is a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show , the Nation’s da...

Send us Fan Mail CPA and Manager at Your Part-time Controller, Eric Wilson, describes the key issues and lays out elements of internal controls needed at nonprofits to properly account for and manage federal grants.  An excellent primer for both new and seasoned grant recipients! Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/yptc-audit-federal-grants/ This is a...

Send us Fan Mail A broad look at this next years' anticipated donation funding comes with some warning signs and changes.  From the frontline of finance in the nonprofit sector, the CEO of BGenerous.com addresses those changes, and how nonprofits can position themselves for flexibility with creative options. Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/bge...

Send us Fan Mail Bloomerang.co Coaching Team Manager Micah James deals out the real issues nonprofit board members struggle with when it comes to their fundraising commitments. Equipping them with the 'right' knowledge, getting them enthused and confident, then helping them overcome their unfounded fear of rejection will boost them AND the donation results. Watch this episode on video: h...

Send us Fan Mail Volunteers are twice as likely to become donors, contribute almost $200 billion in equivalent values to NPO's annually, and more than 70% only volunteer at one organization!  More importantly, two-thirds start their nonprofit volunteer search online.  GivEffect.com Director of Training shares more about how to maximize tracking and engagement with this core group. Watch this...

Send us Fan Mail Our national co-hosts respond to Nonprofit's Power Week questions on; Recognition of National Adoption Month | Merging marketing and development | Selecting board members | Foster care numbers and more. . . Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/dtfa-power-week-day-5/ This is a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show , the Nation’s dail...

Send us Fan Mail Growing nonprofits can struggle with shifts in culture, bends in their legacies, managing development and promotions of existing staff, and even knowing when is the right time to call in outside help.  The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has experienced these struggles and shares how they coped and even flourished to the next level. Watch this episode on video: https://america...

Send us Fan Mail Honoring the true heroes of a nonprofit's story and the proper sharing of that story is complex, involving a deep appreciation of the people involved, their role, their history, and often a strong awareness of their traumas in story sharing. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption elaborates on how they emphasize safety over success when it comes to balancing story beside fun...

Send us Fan Mail We amplify this Nonprofit Power Week with a look at the importance of clarity in defining Board member roles and how being 'constructively dis-satisfied' as a board member can elevate the work of all the stakeholders toward the betterment of the cause! Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/dtfa-power-week-day-2/ This is a recen...

Send us Fan Mail The CEO of DaveThomasFoundation.org kicks off Day 1 of Nonprofit Power Week with an in-depth sharing of how they conduct rigorous evaluations of services and programs with help from a supportive board and staff to provide truly evidence based results. Plus, the value of creative research sourcing. Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/dt...

Send us Fan Mail From Fundraising Academy, Tony Beall helps with answers to questions about; CEO's and long good-byes | Poly-Board service | Branding heartburn | Creating Cause Selling MVP's and more. . . . Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/fundraising-academy-3/ This is a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show --the Nation’s daily live telec...

Send us Fan Mail Need to stir up some new donors? Using the tools available in social media can reveal new prospects for fundraisers.  From Fundraising Academy, CFRE Muhi Khwaja takes a deep dive into how to expose new donor opportunities and bring them into the cause selling cycle. Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/fundraising-academy/ This is a rec...

Send us Fan Mail With 45 million kids participating in youth sports each year in the USA, the co-founder of SowGoodNow.org has their team focused on training those young athletes to look beyond the game that already teaches them to uplift each other and recognize how they can share that gift of support to others in their communities. Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.co...

Send us Fan Mail A connection created from serendipity is changing a Country. The U.S. Director of WiseZambia.org shares how they are empowering African philanthropic leaders by promoting curiosity and providing 360 degrees of support to the clients and communities they reach. Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/wise-zambia/ This is a recent episode of...

Send us Fan Mail Questions from viewer's about; Confusing names | Impact vs emotional appeals | Volunteers too young | Cyber coverage and more, answered by Fundraising Academy Trainer Adrianna O'Donnell CFRE, and our own Nonprofit Nerd Jarrett Ransom. Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/fundraising-academy-2-3/ This is a recent episode of The...

Send us Fan Mail Messaging the simple joy of giving with a people centered approach to fundraising, nonprofits should find it easy to raise funds. Yet, today's tech-based world is challenging the traditional organic interactions with donors.  CEO Jon Delange amplifies how nonprofits can overcome these challenges with a focus on mission balanced values. Watch this episode on video: https://ame...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit's face huge challenges in converting all their data in to real decisions. The CEO of TheHumanStack.com explains why nonprofits fail tech more often than tech fails nonprofits, plus how we can help our teams get good at technology by understanding the human aspect of tech failures. Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/the-...

Send us Fan Mail When a donor gives just $20 per month and does it every month and for many years they are likely far more valuable than the one-time donor NPO's chase so often.  Erica Waasdorp of ADirectSolution.com, explains how to boost that small donation amount and get that 'extra' gift coming your way and tips on making the process smooth and efficient. Watch this episode on v...

Send us Fan Mail Don't let the goblins steal your nonprofit's success.  From YPTC.com, Helper-Witch Justine Townsend, CPA, screams the frightening facts on staff turnover, grants without infrastructure, and Boards out of balance and out of bounds.  Watch the fun and learn more. .. Watch this episode on video: https://americannonprofitacademy.com/portfolio-items/yptc-halloween/ This is a...