SPECIAL EPISODE: Speaking with Lisa Rupple, Content Strategist & Content Writer, on the issue of nonprofit crisis communications and some best-practices that ALL nonprofits should keep in mind when developing their Crisis Communications Plans. We talk about: Who are the stakeholders should be involved in developing the Crisis Communications Plan? Who should have a role… Continue reading Lisa Rupple: Crisis Communications For Nonprofits
Honoring A Guest At Your Events, with Trace Kingham
Visiting with Trace Kingham (in early March of 2020), we have another great conversation. This time we discuss the honoring of a special guest at our nonprofit events, whether or not it’s a good idea, and how to judiciously do it. Strategically done, honoring a special guest can be a useful tool towards increasing revenue… Continue reading Honoring A Guest At Your Events, with Trace Kingham
Deeper Dig On Planning and Execution, Tom Brush, Part 2
This session was recorded before the current pandemic, but these issues remain critical for nonprofits today. Part 2 of our conversation with Tom Brush, CEO of Advancement Designs. This time we get into the idea of planning and execution, and how to get past the notion that a plan is a document that sits on… Continue reading Deeper Dig On Planning and Execution, Tom Brush, Part 2
Global Giving During Pandemic, Sandrina da Cruz
A quick visit with Sandrina da Cruz, we talk about the scope of her activities as the Senior Humanitarian Response Specialist at GlobalGiving. Our conversation touches on Global Giving’s activities and their efforts with the Coronavirus Relief Fund, and how Global Giving works with and communicates with their partners across the globe. You can learn… Continue reading Global Giving During Pandemic, Sandrina da Cruz
More Than Fundraising, Tom Brush, Part 1
This session was recorded before the current pandemic, but focusing on the donor is still critical today. We talk with Tom Brush, CEO of Advancement Designs, about how to help nonprofits become stronger in achieving new levels of support. Tom looks at the cyclical elements that move within a fundraising engine, helping nonprofits better understand… Continue reading More Than Fundraising, Tom Brush, Part 1
Major Gifts for Small Nonprofits, Sherry Quam Taylor
Sherry Quam Taylor is back for another episode. This time we talk about what it means to be a small nonprofit shop that is looking to improve its major gifts agenda. We talk about where to start, and where emerging nonprofit leaders might prioritize their fundraising energies and time. We welcome your questions and feedback… Continue reading Major Gifts for Small Nonprofits, Sherry Quam Taylor
Budgeting During Pandemic, Sarah Olivieri, Part 3
The last of three conversations we had with Sarah Olivieri, Founder of PivotGround. This time we talk about budgeting–specifically about budgeting changes an organization may need to make as a result of pandemic. We discuss: The budget tells a story. It tells you what’s going on and what the financial plan is. Boosting the money… Continue reading Budgeting During Pandemic, Sarah Olivieri, Part 3
Before You Can Take Care Of Others…, Sarah Olivieri, Part 2
SPECIAL EPISODE: The second of three conversations we had with Sarah Olivieri, Founder of PivotGround. This time we get to speak about fundraising during times of pandemic, discussing issues related to leadership, dispelling myths and rumors for your team, and using available tools to rally one’s team. Sarah says this is a great time to… Continue reading Before You Can Take Care Of Others…, Sarah Olivieri, Part 2
Mindful Leadership – One Step At A Time, Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Part 2
Mindful Leadership. Concluding our talk about leadership, this time we discuss mindfulness as a practice to improve the quality and efficacy of leadership across the sector. Mickey learns adults are generally only mindfully present about 50% of the time. Also, multitasking is bad, okay? We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website… Continue reading Mindful Leadership – One Step At A Time, Dr. Theresa Ricke-Kiely, Part 2
What Kind Of Boat Are You Driving? Sarah Olivieri, Part 1
This is the first of three conversations we had with Sarah Olivieri, Founder of PivotGround, author of The Impact Method. The Impact Method hinges on three guiding principles: Having a process for improvement. Having plan in place for implementation, instead of a stand-alone strategic plan. Building the right leadership / organizational structure. We discuss the… Continue reading What Kind Of Boat Are You Driving? Sarah Olivieri, Part 1
