Over the weekend, I watched newcomer Leylah Fernandez play her way into her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, toppling champions like Naomi Osaka and Angelique Kerber along the way. It was a stunning upset for an unknown 18-year-old. Aside from her incredible athleticism, it was a delight to watch because of her infectious joy. It’s time […]
Sometimes nonprofits can get funding because they are the new kid on the block. With that baby-fresh smell, they can get the dollars and attention because they’re the New Hope. After a couple of years, what happens when you are not new and the funders want “innovation” and “new programs”? This is when the tail
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There’s an experiment that I read about involving sand fleas. I really don’t know if it’s BS or not, but there’s an important lesson in here nonetheless. To wit: scientists place sand fleas in a glass jar. Ordinarily, the fleas just jump out of the jar. They then put a lid on the jar for three
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Ever get the sense that your fundraising efforts are not driving forward your results? Ever feel like you’re experiencing paralysis by analysis? Join me and Greg Warner, Founder and CEO of MarketSmart, to talk about how to use new technology to support the fundamental basics of fundraising. How can you use surveys to start a
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This episode will save you organizational change agents a lot of time and grief. Have you ever been charged with leading change? Ever wondered why the path was never as smooth as the plan? Short answer: humans. Nancy helps us to identify some of the major blockers of change, and how we reframe it. She
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Have you felt your fundraising mojo drain a little? Do you dread fundraising? If so, this interview is FOR YOU. Join me and my new friend Mark as we discuss all the ways in a little change of perspective can make you go from “ugh” to “Yasss!” We talk about how to put your own
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Podcast fans, if you listen to only one episode of NPL, this should be the one. Join me and Expert on The Ask Laura Fredricks to talk all about the ask. She breaks down her five-step formula for an ask, how the getting the ask out of your mouth IS the win and how we
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Join me and my two friends, Evin and Jessica of America on Tech, to discuss their success as start-up founders. Evin and Jessica are best friends and co-founders of a fast-growing organization that scaled from idea to national nonprofit in only seven years. They discuss their lessons learned, what they wish they had done differently
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This is a super-fun and nerdy conversation about how to systemize your fundraising systems as a small shop. We also chat about specifics in major gift fundraising, Duane’s favorite hacks and how to manage your time effectively (timeblocks!). Duane, a Director of Development at UC Irvine, shares his clear-eyed strategies on how to implement the
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Are you overwhelmed with all of the different social media platforms? Do you feel like social media is just one of those things you “have to do,” but don’t really know how to monetize? Join me and my friend Steve Larosiliere, Founder of Stoked, to talk about his social media strategy and how he’s been
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Daniel is speaking some truth! Join me and my friend Daniel Horgan to learn more about how you effectively develop corporate partnerships for your organization. Spoiler alert: it’s all about relationships. Daniel shares some tips and best practices about how to use corporate volunteerism as an on-ramp, how to align your values and goals with
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So often, when grant-seekers apply for funding, it can be a black box. Who makes the decisions, how and why? The process can be particularly opaque for BIPOC-led nonprofits who don’t have a network to access privileged information. Join me and Kerri Forrest, Director at the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelly Foundation, to share some of
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This was seriously a masterclass on rebuilding a board. Lucretia headed up fundraising for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and helped to revamp the board to reach their $100M fundraising goal. Whether you’re raising $100K or $100M, your board is key to your success. Lucretia provides key insights from her experience, which includes how to
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Join me and my friend Mino Lora as she talks about what it means to truly lead with a community. Mino is the dynamic co-founder of People’s Theater Project, proud New Yorker and candidate for City Council. Mino’s irrepressible spirit, commitment to service and relentless optimism will give you hope for the future of New
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Ok, ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts because we’re taking a ride on the #realtalk train. Join me and master communicator and coach, Marti Fischer, as we tackle the #1 problem most Executive Directors face. Listen in to these gems like how to identify WHY your board isn’t fundraising and tactics for dealing with it.
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One of my most cherished (almost) daily rituals is listening to podcasts while swimming laps. Recently, I listened to an incredible interview with one of my favorite authors, Anne Lamott on the Tim Ferriss Show, and it’s still rattling around my brain. Of the many things she said, the one that I’ve been thinking about
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“It is absurd to divide people into good and bad. People are either charming or tedious.” ― Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere’s Fan One of my favorite tennis players of all time is Andre Agassi. If you haven’t read his memoir, Open, do yourself a favor and read it. In it, he writes about how his
“Capital as such is not evil; it is its wrong use that is evil. Capital in some form or other will always be needed.” Gandhi Disdain for people with wealth seems to be one of the last acceptable prejudices. I recently had Esther Choy on my podcast who discussed her research on first generation wealth
When you are on an ask, a meeting, a date or a conversation…it’s only weird if you make it weird. I’ve been thinking about a study that showed that only 7% of communication is the words that you say. 38% is vocal and 55% is body language. When I think of all of the hours
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Recently, I have been doing training on money mindset and the mindset of abundance for fundraisers. In the course of these trainings, I have been challenged by participants to discuss the historical wealth and racial inequities based on patriarchal and white supremacist exploitation. In other words, how can we have an abundant mindset about money
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A webinar where you’ll learn about new donor trends that will help your nonprofit elevate your funding this year!
