Join me and my pals, Shruti Sehra and Hassan Brown, to learn about how venture philanthropy firm, New Profit, has re-designed giving for equity. We talk about how community proximity IS expertise, how they redesigned proposal processes to be more accessible and equitable and what questions they are asking of themselves and the field. I […]
Centering Communities in Grant-making with Shruti Sehra and Hassan Brown Read More »
My friend and colleague April Walker has worn many hats: funder, consultant and development director. In this honest and engaging interview, we discuss the problematic dynamics of traditional philanthropy, how she, as a Black woman, navigates predominantly white funder spaces and what we can all do to de-center white supremacy in philanthropy. April is insightful
Fundraising While Black with April Walker Read More »
Join me and my new pal Ramon to talk about similar best practices in sales and fundraising. Ramon and I explore how bad salespeople and bad fundraisers give us all a bad name, the power of relationship and the need to invest in yourself to succeed. Some key takeaways: Bringing the right energy and being
What Sales and Fundraising Have in Common with Ramon Basie Read More »
With the pandemic lockdown, are you dreaming about open roads and exotic vacations? Join the club. Listen in to today’s interview with Maryann Remsburg, a certified coach, mom of four, author and co-founder of Adventurous Life. In this conversation we talk about how we get so caught up in obligations, “should-ing all over ourselves” and
Your Adventurous Life Awaits with Maryann Read More »
This episode is not for the faint of heart. Join me and my friend Stephen Lasser to talk about how to generate leads and income with zero BS. Stephen’s clear-eyed, plain-spoken approach to fundraising is refreshing. We talk about how to use your boards effectively (don’t expect everyone to do everything), how to approach donors
How to Fundraise like a Banker with Stephen Lasser Read More »
“We can’t afford that.” “There’s not enough money.” “There’s not enough time.” “Must be nice to have enough staff.” Any of that sound familiar? As a sector, we live under constant pressure for resources, exacerbated by the pervasive scarcity mindset that plagues us. When we live in scarcity, we are stressed with “never enough” and
Banishing Scarcity Mindset with Nell Edgington Read More »
How is fundraising like dating? From first meeting to courtship to finally “sealing the deal” Jonah and I take a humorous perspective on major gift fundraising. Learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls (i.e. talking too much about yourself) and learn why I call major gift fundraising the “jazz” of the development world. Remember,
Dating Your Donors with Jonah Halper Read More »
“What about fee-for-service?” If you’ve ever heard this in a board or staff meeting, then this episode is for you. We talk with Brian Joseph, Co-Founder and CEO and Lizzie Honan, Regional Director NYC of RevJen about how to think about launching a fee-generating venture within your nonprofit. We discuss the internal decisions, how to
Sales and Revenue Generating Strategies in Nonprofits with Brian Joseph and Lizzie Honan Read More »
Hi folks, Today’s episode is a brief solo show about time and money. I’ve gotten a real bug up my butt about the scarcity mindset that we see in nonprofits. It shows up everywhere from the way we talk about time and money. What would it take for us to tell ourselves different stories and
RealTalk about Time and Money with Rhea Read More »
Ah, founders…they are the stuff of legend. The ones who birth a nonprofit, nurture it through its infancy and watch it grow. But, what happens when founders move on? Today, we’re talking with Anne Eidelman, CEO and Elandria Jackson Charles, VP of Development and External Affairs of Blue Engine about what happens when a charismatic
Leading After a Founder with Anne Eidelman and Elandria Jackson Charles Read More »
Join me for this incredibly candid and vulnerable interview with Iris Chen. Iris was one of the founding members of Teach for America and has built her career in education and social justice over the last twenty years. We talk about perceptions of Asian-American leadership, what we have learned the hard way and what drives
Reflections on Leadership with Iris Chen Read More »
Usually, we feature episodes that help nonprofit executives to run their nonprofits better. Today, we’re talking with Clara Chow about her work in creating pathways to financial sustainability and a product that can help low-income Americans from falling prey to payday loans. I’ve seen what financial instability and predatory lending practices have done to families. Take a
Why Payday Loans Suck with Clara Chow Read More »
It’s a whole new gala world where fundraisers are online, formal wear means your house slippers and hosts are the size of your screen. The pandemic has made the entire gala industry pivot in ways we couldn’t imagine. Join me and Benjamin Ryan Nathan, founder of All of Us Films, as we discuss some of
Keys to a Successful Virtual Gala with Benjamin R. Nathan Read More »
This one is for all of you aspiring nonprofit founders. In this episode, we serve up a hefty dose of reality about what it takes to found and run a successful nonprofit organization. News flash: running a nonprofit is actually running a small business. We speak with new founder, Kenneth Brown, about everything he’s learned
Real talk about starting a nonprofit with Kenneth Brown and Andrea Ortega Read More »
True story: on top of my nonprofit work, I’m an aspiring stand-up comedian. And, lemme tell ya, it’s rough out there for a comic. Join me and fellow stand-up comedian and Chief Story Smith Carlos Maestas to talk about how to be a better communicator. We talk about how to find your own story, why
What Stand Up Comedy Teaches about Nonprofit Communication with Carlos Maestas Read More »
Join me and George “In the Mix” Suttles to talk about a very important topic. We discuss the myths of the lack of BIPOC talent, how to set BIPOC leaders up for success and how to celebrate leadership reclamation. This is a hugely important topic for the sector because if we say that we want
Leadership Transitions of BIPOC with George Suttles Read More »
This summer, after George Floyd’s murder, everyone started looking for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) consultants for their teams and organizations. Not coincidentally, all of a sudden, there were a whole bunch of people calling themselves DEI experts. Join me as I chat with Naté Hoover about how to assess whether a DEI consultant is
Finding Effective DEI Consultants with Naté Hoover Read More »
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what’s a beautiful video worth? We’re visual animals and there’s nothing more inspiring than beautiful visual stories that can move us. Join me and expert Rachel Jellinek to discuss the art of vulnerable storytelling, what three stories your nonprofit should be telling and how to veer away
Telling Your Organization’s Story through Video with Rachel Jellinek Read More »
Summer 2020: everyone is putting out anti-racist statements on their websites and blacking out their IG feeds. Fine, but what does it ACTUALLY mean to start the journey of being an anti-racist organization? What does personal and professional DEI work look like for organizations? Expert consultants Tracey Allard and George Hsieh talk about their experiences
Beyond Anti-Racist Statements with Tracey Allard and George Hsieh Read More »
Happy 2021 to the Nonprofit Lowdown family! Let’s get this 2021 party started off right. Join today’s conversation with expert fundraising consultant and board whisperer Jay Frost to activate our boards to bring resources to the table. We discuss juicy topics like defining a give/get for board members, whether “access” counts as a contribution (spoiler:
Engaging Your Board in Fundraising with Jay Frost Read More »
A webinar where you’ll learn about new donor trends that will help your nonprofit elevate your funding this year!
