Visiting with Cindi Phallen, President of Create Possibility, to talk about Scenario Planning as an essential exercise in identifying the internal and external factors which may impact business and service delivery for nonprofits. We cover: How to conduct Scenario Planning. Identify the drivers that might be at risk, and determine what your trigger points may… Continue reading Preparing For 2021, with Cindi Phallen

Is Philanthropy in trouble? Mickey talks with Lisa Greer about philanthropy and leadership, taking a look at how older fundraising techniques may turn-off or disenfranchise donors. We also touch on a number of topics in her book, Philanthropy Revolution, How To Insipre Donors, Build Relationships, And Make A Difference, providing guidance on how Fundraising may… Continue reading Philanthropy Revolution, with Lisa Greer

Mickey gets to visit with Jeff Jowdy, President of Lighthouse Counsel, about the special significance of what it means to be a board chair, and the research Lighthouse Counsel is conducting in the area, along with a summary of their findings so far. To participate in the research, please visit: https://www.research.net/r/8N5P88Q We welcome support of… Continue reading Nonprofit Board Chairs, with Jeff Jowdy

Mickey talks with Kerry O’Brien, Employment Lawyer & Labor Policy Consultant, about broad issues in U.S. Employment Law, and how nonprofits should make sure their employment policies match their values. Your nonprofit may not be living its values and may be communicating mixed messages that can contribute to employee disengagement and turnover, and yes, even… Continue reading Improving Nonprofit Employment Practices, with Kerry O’Brien

Mickey speaks with Marci Reed, Executive Director, Architects Foundation at The American Institute of Architects about the organization’s focus on empowering a diverse, next-generation of architects. Among the topics we cover: Architecture is a profession held in high regard, although it’s mysterious to people who aren’t exposed to it either as a possible career, or… Continue reading Architects Are Community Problem Solvers, with Marci Reed

Veronica Kirin (she/her/hers) is an Anthropologist, Author, and Board President for Stem Greenhouse. Her first business, a nonprofit corporation conducting disaster relief, was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her latest work, Stories of COVID, is documenting the pandemic in real time for a book for future generations. We talk about “the pivot,” the tendency to… Continue reading Don’t Over-Pivot, with Veronica Kirin

Mickey visits with Georgia River Network Board Chair Lynn McIntyre and Executive Director Rena Ann Peck to talk about GRN about their programming and fundraising adaptations during pandemic. They recently successfully completed a virtual event, and contend that making virtual contact with stakeholders has actually improved some things for the organization. Learn more about their… Continue reading Adapting and Moving Forward, with Georgia River Network

Talking with Patrice Davis founder of Grants Works, about acquiring and retaining grants. We discuss: • Ongoing availability of private sector and federal government grants. • Noticeable trends in how foundations are funding nonprofits impacted by the slowdown (and increased need) caused by COVID-19. • The continued and possibly increased importance of collaborative partnerships when… Continue reading Acquiring and Retaining Grants, with Patrice Davis

This Possibility Project was conducted on August 6th. How do we go about designing programs, services, and policies? Is equity and access at the center of this work? Usually not. Let’s talk about what it means to create mechanisms of social change that are disruptive, because they are rooted in shifting power, equity, and impact.… Continue reading Possibility Project: Equity & Design

Nonprofit SnapCast gets to interview Idalia Fernandez, Monisha Kapila, and Angela Romans about their work coaching and supporting nonprofit leaders of color, and some key patterns they see emerging as many historically White-led organizations may be appointing leaders of color for the first time. Among the topics we cover: Connecting this work to current events.… Continue reading Supporting Leaders Of Color