We’re all stuck in a news cycle of negativity. Natural disasters, soaring food prices, a looming recession, a tension-filled election, racism… I could go on. Joy is in short supply. Our amygdala is on high alert. And that means, we’ve let the negativity invade our brains and we aren’t thinking like executives anymore. So when […]
Feel-Good Storytelling – Does Positivity Work? Read More »
Hey friends and fellow nonprofit nerds! Get ready for a super fun and informative chat with my buddy Raj Thakkar. You may know Raj as the founding genius behind FOREsight Financial Services for Good. But did you also know he’s the author of a brand-new book called Fiscally Secure?! Raj knows his stuff when it
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It’s 2023, and you’ve got coaches, influencers, teenage girls, and your mother all raving about how social media is the promised land for networking and making big business connections. It’s easy to think you might be missing out when you see all those likes and comments flying through cyberspace. But something is holding you back
Bacon’s Law – A Social Media Strategy for NPOs Read More »
We all know storytelling is a powerful way to move people and effect change on the important issues of today. But in the fundraising world, storytelling has gotten a bad rap. Poverty porn, sensationalism, and negative storytelling practices have left a bad taste in our mouths and, at times, exposed the very people we want
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When you’re an ED or even a founder ED, you don’t want to think about the day you say goodbye to your organization, and neither does your board. It’s your baby. You’ve poured your energy and time into teaching it how to walk. But, eventually, it won’t need you in the same way anymore. Or
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Social media is a modern-day jungle. If you don’t know who you are and what you want to say; the algorithms will eat you for breakfast. So what choice do non-profit folks have if we want to be heard above all the noise? Please, don’t tell me I have to dance… PLEASE don’t tell me
Maximizing LinkedIn for your NPO with Tania Bhattacharyya Read More »
Fundraisers are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. True or False? Personally, I think it’s true. Once we latch on to a worthy cause, we will do anything and everything within our power to help it succeed—with a smile, of course! But one thing we lack… confidence. Unfortunately, confidence isn’t always reality-based or
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Succession planning. We all know it’s a possibility, but none of us wants to think about it. What processes do you have in place to protect your organization from losing funding? How will you manage the optics and let funders know your organization’s values and vision won’t change just because one person steps down? Hint:
When a Black Founder Transitions with Cassie Haynes & Jean Friedman-Rudovsky Read More »
I have been working in the non-profit sector for 15+ years. I spent 12 of those years as an Executive Director. In that time, I learned a lot about what it takes to solve some of the biggest problems people face in our industry—overwork, overwhelm, lack of confidence, and lack of resources. Here’s what I
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I’ve said it before; if you want to get big contributions, you have to make big asks. But, for so many of us, our scarcity mindset holds us back. We wonder, can we really make big asks in an economic downturn? Does generosity still exist in America in 2023? Do donors of color give monetarily
Philanthropy by the Numbers with Dr. Una Osili Read More »
In this episode, we’re joined by the inspiring voices of Alison Overseth, Gisele Castro, and Erica Hamilton at The Women’s Leadership Council. Our discussion centers around the dynamic landscape of leadership, highlighting our personal experiences, insights, and the ever-important journey toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. We’ll dive into topics that are pertinent for
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We all know burnout can take the passion right out of your purpose. One day you’re on top of the world, advocating for a righteous cause; the next day, you’re flat on your bum, self-loathing and believing the worst about humanity. Simply put, severe occupational stress has the power to take philanthropic champions of change
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Meet my friend and homegirl, the amazing Rachel Bearbower. She is the Founder of Small Shop Strategies, a nonprofit consultancy focused on teaching Executive Directors how to detangle their systems so they can focus their time + energy on building relationships and raising more for their causes. This episode is perfect for those Executive Directors
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If you’re a visionary with entrepreneurial energy (like me), you might also have shiny object syndrome (like me 🙋). People like us are ready to try the next big thing before we’ve even conquered the first little thing. It’s a blessing and a curse—it can either get in the way (like dog-butt-in-your-face-when-you want-to-see-the-tv) or it
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In this episode, we’re joined by the mind-bending Dr. Emily Bennet, ND, CEO of Kindling who answers the question, “How can we take better personal responsibility for our own well-being in the midst of being devoted to this purpose-driven work?” We talk about our personal experiences with workplace burnout and explore the internal and external
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Here’s an idea that I want everyone to deeply understand: your donations are directly tied to your email list. I know you’re out here thinking your social media likes and comments are the things you should count on. I call them vanity metrics. To use a dating analogy, your social media friends and followers are
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In this episode, we’re joined by the fierce Therese Shechter, the brain behind “My So-Called Selfish Life,” who’s flipping the script on pronatalism and societal norms. From tearing apart the underpinnings of pronatalism to exposing its ties with white supremacy and racism, we’re setting the stage for an eye-opening conversation. We deep-dive into how our
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Realtalk, y’all. This is the #1 biggest problem I hear from EDs so here are my top five tips for motivating your board to take responsibility for fundraising along with a fun quiz. First tenet: clear is kind. Was your board recruited with the explicit expectation that they were charged with fundraising as a goal?
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In this insightful episode, I engage in a profound discussion with the esteemed Latanya Mapp Frett, Executive Director of Global Fund for Women, and author of ‘The Everyday Feminist: The Key to Sustainable Social Impact – Driving Movements We Need Now More than Ever’. Fun fact: Latanya was my boss over 20 years ago when
Funding Feminist Movements with Latanya Mapp Frett Read More »
Get ready for some board management wisdom! In this episode, I sat down with the brilliant Bill Ryan, a nonprofit board governance expert 🌟 We dove into the nitty-gritty of effective board management, covering everything from board culture to fundraising and the three modes of governance. 💼💰 Key Points: 🌟 Board Culture: Boards need to
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This webinar will guide you through common constraints that limit the success of your major gift program.
I’ll show you how to realign your focus on what truly matters—building genuine, lasting relationships with your donors.
