Emily Taylor returns to the SnapCast. Emily is the Principal of teenyBIG. We talk about why you may not want to jump into your next strategic plan. Many funders say you “should” have a strategic plan. But if you keep putting it off, it may signify you’ve encountered one of the four little-known reasons organizations fail at strategic planning. These challenges can limit buy-in from your team, make the plan seem unrealistic in the eyes of your community, and prevent you from getting funded. They guarantee your strategic plan remains untapped and on the shelf. Among the things we discuss: Identifying strategic planning success blockers within their organization Steps to resolving the biggest 4 reasons nonprofits fail at long-term planning Rethinking the Strategic Planning process to work for the organization vs. against it We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Jason Kruger is the President and Founder of Signature Analytics. We talk about what it means to shake up the way nonprofits look at their financials. The dos and don'ts of financial leadership, and things that ALL nonprofit managers (including board members and staff) should be understanding when it comes to their org's financials. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Haley Cooper is The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consultant and coach. We make a slightly different and deeper exploration into fundraising, emotional connections, and empathy: Why fundraising is an inside job and what it means to do your own inner work so you can manage in, up and out. The significance of emotional connection in the nonprofit workplace and how it can facilitate more creativity and collaboration when it comes to raising more revenue. The correlation between a culture of trust and enhanced emotional connections within the nonprofit team. How can leaders create an environment where vulnerability is embraced, and mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth? Share practical strategies for incorporating empathy into conversations, such as active listening, recognizing individual contributions, and acknowledging personal growth. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Abigail Nobel checks in with the SnapCast again to talk about Systemic Healthcare problems, opportunities in state health policy, and current MHF initiatives. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Rita Sever works with select nonprofits to train supervisors to work in a partnership model that supports inclusion. She visits the SnapCast to talk about Hidden Rules in Nonprofits Undermine Inclusion Efforts. Among the things we discuss: · When you talk about inclusion, why does it matter? · Who is most often not included? · What are hidden rules and how do they function? · Who benefits from these hidden rules? · How do hidden rules show up in nonprofits? · How can you recognize hidden rules? Where should we look? · Then what? What are you supposed to do when you find a hidden rule? We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Chelsea Lamego and Alejandro Stevenson-Duran are Co-Founders of FundMiner, software that uniquely aggregates and organizes siloed fund data into its easy-to-manage platform, where fund managers can monitor their funds with access-based compliance tracking, data visualization, document workflow, and secure storage. Among the things we discuss: What goes into the process of gift administration? How can fundraising organizations more easily stay compliant with laws and donor agreements? Why do fundraising organizations continue to use disparate systems and manual data entry and why hasn’t that changed? What are your top tips on how organizations can effectively manage their funds and prioritize donors? How does this translate to a nonprofit’s mission?

Matt Stokes is the President and Founder of Nonprofit Millionaires, a fundraising consultancy. We talk about leadership development. Among the topics we discuss: Finding a mentor and a sponsor Attending and networking at fundraising conferences Doing informational interviews for future fundraising positions of interest Joining and becoming involved in local AFP chapters Pursuing the CFRE We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Mickey talks with Geng Wang, CEO and Cofounder of Civic Champs about Volunteer Management and adopting the right technology to significantly step up their game. Among the things we discuss: What technology already exists today and how is it used by nonprofits to support their volunteer programs? How could volunteer managers leverage tools like ChatGPT? What is on the horizon that we can look forward to? Hybrid environments and increased connectedness Digital communities to support off-line work AI to identify points of engagement (and automate or streamline it) We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Anthony Dicks visits the SnapCast to talk about leadership, leadership development, and working with creative teams. He has spent over two decades preparing people with diverse responsibilities to reach their optimal leadership potential. He currently transforms leaders as the Senior Leadership Consultant for 180 Management Group. Some of the questions we address: How can leaders foster a creative work environment in a culture of hurry? What does a team of creatives need that other teams may not? What are the ingredients of a healthy creative team culture? What are 5 things creatives need from their leaders? Why is it so challenging to manage graphic designers, copywriters, and marketers? How can a team leader become more sensitive to the needs and nuances of a team of creatives? What do most leaders misunderstand about marketing professionals in their organization? We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

This is the last of three episodes with Nonprofit Jenni, Jenni Getzy, host of the Nonprofit Jenni Show podcast, and the force of nature behind Nonprofit Jenni. We talk at length about Online and Silent Charity Auctions, examining step-by-step how to plan a charity auction, how to get items donated, how to maximize your revenue, etc. Questions we address: When is it best to host an online/silent auction versus a live auction versus no auction at all? What are the most important steps for planning an online or silent auction? Where are the best places to get auction items donated? How should you set bid amounts for auction items? What are some easy time-saving tips to help avoid wasting a ton of time collecting auction items and coordinating with item donors? What are some easy tips for increasing the revenue you raise during the auction? We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Dr. Chris Lambert is the author of Next Level Nonprofit and Founder/CEO of Life Remodeled. In 2010 he started Life Remodeled, which repurposes vacant school buildings into one-stop hubs of opportunities and helps create neighborhood revitalization that lasts. Additionally, he and his dream team built and launched the Next Level Nonprofit organizational operating system, which helps nonprofits build dream teams and increase lasting impact. The system can be self- implemented after reading Next Level Nonprofit, however, Lambert and his team created a one-Year Coaching program for organizations that want to go further, faster. Among the topics we discuss: How to get the right people in the right seats The key principles to recruiting and retaining top talent. Building a united, purpose-driven team Facilitating shared decision-making Create a 2-page strategic plan where every staff member will know where the organization is headed and how to get there Building an organizational structure that produces dramatically increased, sustainable impact We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

The SnapCast welcomes Joey Goone to talk about XXX. Joey is the President of Utopia Experience, a full-scale event management company, that focuses on A/V, event production, videography and entertainment. Joey has cracked he code on utilizing technology to benefit nonprofits in their events, helping them capture data to help them make more informed decisions. We talk about XXX. Among the things we discuss: The 3C Model Event Experiences and Video Stories - why they matter The neuroscience of why people gather, and how once you understand this, you can truly unlock your community The difference between event production and transactional audiovisual How to negotiate with hotels and venues How to implement experiential designs and technology into your event How to turn attendees into active participants We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Nonprofit Jenni is on the SnapCast!! This is the second of three episodes with Jenni Getzy, host of the Nonprofit Jenni Show podcast, and the force of nature behind Nonprofit Jenni. We talk at length about email marketing, how to add people to your email list, the two types of email marketing you can use once you have a list, and what to include in your emails to your list Questions we address: What are some ways to get email addresses added to your list? What are the two main methods of email marketing? (direct messaging versus mass email marketing) What makes a subject line click-worthy? How can you make email content engaging and personal? How often should you send email newsletters? We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Anna Taylor, Executive Director of The Greater Sum Foundation, visits the SnapCast to talk about innovation and scalability in nonprofits. Among the topics we discuss: Greater Sum mission: supporting innovative & scalable nonprofits Types of innovation Greater Sum alumni are creating Factors that impede innovation in the nonprofit sector Working definition of scalability in the context of nonprofit growth Opportunities for cross-pollination and partnership in the nonprofit sector Examples of Greater Sum alumni that have done the most to scale their impact We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Anna Taylor, Executive Director of The Greater Sum Foundation, visits the SnapCast to talk about alternatives to starting a nonprofit. Among the topics we discuss: Greater Sum role in supporting startup nonprofits Preconceptions about increase in # of new nonprofits Alternatives to starting a nonprofit Who SHOULD start a nonprofit Potential partnerships/growth opportunities Donor/volunteer engagement in work outside of traditional nonprofit sector We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Dolph Goldenburg visits the SnapCast to talk about strategic planning for nonprofits. Dolph serves as a consultant, coach, and confidant for nonprofit leaders; and he is the Principal Consultant for Successful Nonprofits. A good strategic planning process re-energizes your nonprofit organization by engaging your Board, staff, funders, and constituents in a meaningful manner. Nonprofits that develop a robust strategic plan build more effective programs, experience more fundraising success, and encounter fewer operational issues. The opposite is also true: charities that fail to plan typically struggle with programs, fundraising, and operations. A good strategic planning process: · Aligns Board, staff, and donors around your mission and objectives · Guides and nurtures program growth · Offers a roadmap for governance · Supports the chief executive in management decisions · Serves as a fundraising tool We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

David Pisarek, founder of Wow Digital, returns to the SnapCast to talk about Giving Tuesday. We talk about the importance of the Giving Tuesday opportunity for nonprofits. Among the things we touch on: Prepping for Giving Tuesday Identifying the strategy and timeline Maximizing a Giving Tuesday campaign What happens once someone makes a donation? Tips for using email within the campaign We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Nonprofit Jenni is on the SnapCast!! Mickey gets to do three episodes with Jenni Getzy, host of the Nonprofit Jenni Show podcast, and the force of nature behind Nonprofit Jenni. We talk at length about Giving Tuesday, and how you can still get ready to maximize the event for your nonprofit. Questions we address: What are the most important steps for planning a Giving Tuesday campaign when you have limited time? If this is your first time planning a GT campaign, how can you do it without getting overwhelmed by the vast amount of resources out there? How can you set a realistic goal for your GT campaign, especially if it's your first? How can you get ideas for a creative, compelling GT campaign theme? What are the best ways to make a lot of money during your GT campaign? What are the biggest mistakes to avoid when planning a GT campaign for the very first time? We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Long-time friend Dave Paule, Principal & Managing Director of Our Fundraising Search joins the SnapCast to explore the results of their recent Nonprofit Salary & Satisfaction Survey. The results are in, and we are ready to share. This session was recorded live. Were there any surprises? Discover key takeaways and some significant observations. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Dave Paule of Our Fundraising Search makes a quick visit with Mickey to talk about their Nonprofit Salary & Satisfaction survey: We’d be honored if you’d spare just 4 minutes of your day to take the Nonprofit Salary & Satisfaction Survey. Thought leadership is an important part of what Our Fundraising Search does. The goal is to give nonprofit executives and boards insights into what it takes to recruit and, perhaps more importantly, retain talent. Please forward this on to everyone in your nonprofit organization. Here's the link to the survey:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H6Z8MRC And here's the link to Our Fundraising Search's blog post on the matter:https://ourfundraisingsearch.com/our-fundraising-search-survey/ Thank you for your time! We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.