The Nonprofit Show
Episodes
Learning From Giving Trends!
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Nonprofit Power Week, and Bloomerang shared the thinking of their VP of Demand Generation, speaking to the current Top 3 giving trends and h...
Nonprofit's Questions Of The Week!
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An array of topics covered; IRS form 8300 | Volunteer overload | Social vs Online | MyLearningPortal.org | Re-defining geography and more, covered by ...
The Power Of Guest Blogging!
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anne McAuley Lopez, a nonprofit sector thought leader, explains why having outside guests contribute content to your nonprofits web platform can build...
Why Nonprofits Should Care About Affordable Housing
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unpeeling the layers over the stigma of affordable housing, the CEO of JuniperCompliance.com explains how developers and nonprofits can partner to rem...
Creating Powerful Resumes!
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
'A resume should be a living document' says Dana Scurlock of StaffingBoutique.org, and she goes on to elaborate on how to construct a consis...
The Six Avatars That Motivate Donors
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Web design expert Dani MacGregor reveals how incorporating the 6 key avatars into your nonprofits' website can motivate donors to act on your cal...
Nonprofit's Questions This Week
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An array of questions answered, including; Accepting foreign donations | Changing Branding | Nonprofit's copyrights and contracts | Volunteer Don...
Gift Cards! Innovative Fundraising
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's more than $40 billion of unused gift cards floating around. CardFunder.com has innovated a simple tech solution which converts those card...
Capital Campaigns And Feasibility Studies
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Major capital fundraising for projects and programs takes an average of 3 years. The CEO of CapitalCampaignToolkit.com describes how the process is ra...
Storytelling Through Financial Statements
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reporting and sharing financial info, whether internally or externally, is an opportunity to bolster your nonprofit's story, and more critically,...
Attracting Millennial & GenZ Donors!
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 'Show-Me' generations are changing fundraising. Millennials are now in their 40's and those following are more value driven than ev...
Nonprofit's Questions Of The Week
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A variety of questions this week about: Surveying Givers | Operationalizing DEI | Trespassing donors | Eliminating staff vacations and more. CFRE Ja...
Intersecting DAFs And Corporate Philanthropy
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The CEO of GroundSwell.io shares how trust-based philanthropy is entering the corporate giving realm at the employee level with tools allowing individ...
Understanding Donor Approaches - Part 2
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing with the 7 types of approaches which can be used to create the 'on-ramp' to a successful needs discussion with prospective donors...
Understanding Donor Approaches - Part 1
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Making a meaningful face-to-face first impression with intention is a key to begin determining the needs of the donors and investors you are targeting...
Nonprofit's Questions Of The Week
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tech tools for nonprofit programs | Overlapping NPO services | Nonprofit focused bankers | Finding missing mentors are question topics answered by our...
Top Five Donor Gratitude Strategies!
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From their thousands of nonprofit clients, Bloomerang.co, shares the top 5 ways that are most effective in expressing gratitude to donors and investor...
ENGAGEMENT: The Secret To Social Media
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nonprofits have two audiences to focus on when it comes to social media; their investor donors and the people they serve. Curating the multiple paths ...
Nonprofit's Relentless Pursuit Of Impact
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Only 25% of nonprofits use data aligned with their mission. The CEO of SureImpact.com elaborates on the 3 key tracking stats all NPO's should b...
Nonprofit's Questions of the Week!
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From donor retention rates, portfolio metrics, and home office stipends, to hiring temporary Board Chairman, our cohosts, including Trainer and CFRE M...
Collaborating With Another Nonprofit!
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking together with the proper process, platform, and people can launch innovations beyond any individual nonprofit's efforts. Kevin Holt shar...
CEO Spotlight: The Bridge Initiative!
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Beginning with advice from friends "not to do this", Brenda Foley of BridgeInit.org, ignored some naysayers, moved ahead and is now transfor...
Turning Nonprofit Programs Into Phone Apps
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
StVincentdePaul.net created a phone app to give donors a one on one connection to clients bounded with respect, anonymity, and an engaging track of th...
The Power of Real Estate Gifts to Nonprofits!
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
rWith aging baby boomers the greatest transfer of wealth ever is occuring in the USA and savvy nonprofits know that more than 43% of their wealth is i...
Nonprofit's Questions Of The Week!
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our co-hosts answer viewer's questions on; Getting goals on-track | Going overBoard | Staff development tips | Mis-matched fundraisers and more. ...
5 Steps To Discovering Nonprofit Metrics That Matter!
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From FieryFX.com, Founder Brandy Lawson, focuses our thinking on the ways to measure nonprofit's key data and the consistent sequence needed in d...
2023 Resolution: Inspire My Board!
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My New Year's resolution is to inspire the board of our nonprofit by helping them understand and voice the mission, vision, and values of our org...
Where To Find Good Nonprofit Staff!
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2023 is lining up to be just as difficult as 2022 when it comes to recruiting team members. Using 'Boots on the ground networking' and focus...
Nonprofit's Ask & Answer
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nonprofit's worries in 2023 | NPO innovations in 2022 | Crowdfunding crush | Asking again and again . . are the hot topics covered by our Co-host...
Top 5 Nonprofit Goals For 2023
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Co-hosts pull together the Top 5 goals nonprofits should set for 2023, focused on several elements involving planning and the setting of intention...
PROJECT MAX: Sports Intersects With DEI
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by the work of Max Nordau, Project Max combines the strength and diversity of athletes to fight racism and antisemitism. Building on the posi...
Nonprofit Board Blame Games!
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CEO Hardy Smith has written a book that provides insight into improving relationships between nonprofit boards and staff. Through interviews with bo...
Nonprofit's Questions Of The Week!
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fundraising Academy CFRE LaShonda Williams helps with answers to viewer's questions about: The courage to ask | Development portfolio sizes | A...
2023 Fundraising Planning And Climate Report
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From the contributions of more than 1,000 nonprofits across the USA, Bloomerangs' co-authored analysis provides a look at a broad range of data o...
How To Work Nonprofit Event Rooms!
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nonprofit events are one of the biggest opportunities for staff and leadership. Knowing how to navigate the room during the event with specific inte...
Passing The CFRE Exam With Help From SANTA!
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may want to ask Santa for some help in preparing and taking the Certified Fundraising Executive exam this coming year! The CFRE designation is o...
Ask & Answer Nonprofit's Questions!
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CFRE Muhi Khwaja from Fundraising Academy helps answer viewer's questions about; Milestone marketing | Baiting staff back to the office | Develop...
2023 Nonprofit's Fundraising Outlook!
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly 900 nonprofits contributed to the results of the 2023 Fundraising Outlook conducted annually by OneCause.com. This new release covered the ga...
Nonprofit's Staffing Strategies For 2023
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2023 is a time to let go of old expectations and adjust to employee's new work ethics! It will require open dialogs and a focus on retention. The...
Part 2 of Building Rapport With Gatekeepers
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gatekeepers may intially be your barriers to the donor but should be considered more than just a person to pass-through. Selling them on your cause wi...
Building Rapport With Donor's Gatekeepers - Part 1
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In fundraising, getting across the moat to engage directly with the check writers is often the hardest part.The Director of Fundraising Academy lists ...
Nonprofit's Questions Of The Week
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Fundraising-Academy.org, Director Pearl Hoeglund helps answer viewer's questions about; Firing-up Board members | Fundraising equals support...
Perfecting The Collaborative Leadership Model!
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a nonprofit with NO Executive Director, operating on a scaled system for decision making. From 'in-flow' to conflict engagement, IBM...
Year End Review With Your Part-time Controller!
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity, succession planning, federal grant awards, and data visualization systems are robustly discussed with nonprofit sector expert Jennifer ...
Understanding Charitable Americans In 2023
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Co-Founder of BGenerous.com explains the importance of understanding the micro-economics of households and how the digital transition is changing both...
NPO Temporary Staffing For Holidays And Seasonal Work
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who is managing those temps? Dana Scurlock from StaffingBoutique.org details the steps, costs, and potential uses nonprofits should consider when ad...
Nonprofit's Questions Of The Week!
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bringing a font of wisdom, Jack Alotto CFRE from Fundraising Academy, joins Julia in addressing; The real value of a CFRE designation | Give AND Get P...
Nonprofit Succession Planning In 5 Steps!
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Succession planning is a strategic process not re-active. Jarrett Ransom, CEO of Rayvan Group, elaborates on how mission-driven planning removes the p...
Storytelling For Your Nonprofit's Cause
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Great storytelling gets donors to say ''Now I see how my money is used''. There are 5 elements to good storytelling but a few mist...
5 Ways To Blog Like A Pro In 2023!
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From staying focused on your channel to outsourcing tips, nonprofit sector Thought Leader Anne McAuley Lopez describes the 5 top ways expert insider&a...
Audit Tips For NPO's With Federal Grants
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CPA and Manager at Your Part-time Controller, Eric Wilson, describes the key issues and lays out elements of internal controls needed at nonprofits to...
Economic Change Impacts To Nonprofit's Donors
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A broad look at this next years' anticipated donation funding comes with some warning signs and changes. From the frontline of finance in the n...
Engaging Your Board With Donors!
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bloomerang.co Coaching Team Manager Micah James deals out the real issues nonprofit board members struggle with when it comes to their fundraising com...
Critical Volunteer Tracking For Nonprofits
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Volunteers are twice as likely to become donors, contribute almost $200 billion in equivalent values to NPO's annually, and more than 70% only vo...
Questions From Viewer's Answered! - Power Week Day 5
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our national co-hosts respond to Nonprofit's Power Week questions on; Recognition of National Adoption Month | Merging marketing and development ...
Harnessing A Growing Nonprofit! - Power Week Day Four
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing nonprofits can struggle with shifts in culture, bends in their legacies, managing development and promotions of existing staff, and even knowi...
Ethical Nonprofit Storytelling! Nonprofit Power Week - Day 3
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Honoring the true heroes of a nonprofit's story and the proper sharing of that story is complex, involving a deep appreciation of the people invo...
Board Member Partnerships And Responsibilities - Power Week Day 2!
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We amplify this Nonprofit Power Week with a look at the importance of clarity in defining Board member roles and how being 'constructively dis-sa...
Making Research Decisions! Nonprofit Power Week - Day 1
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The CEO of DaveThomasFoundation.org kicks off Day 1 of Nonprofit Power Week with an in-depth sharing of how they conduct rigorous evaluations of servi...
Nonprofit's Questions Answered!
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Fundraising Academy, Tony Beall helps with answers to questions about; CEO's and long good-byes | Poly-Board service | Branding heartburn | ...
Social Media: Secret Donor Prospecting Strategies!
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Need to stir up some new donors? Using the tools available in social media can reveal new prospects for fundraisers. From Fundraising Academy, CFRE ...
Cultivating Next Gen Philanthropists Thru Sports
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With 45 million kids participating in youth sports each year in the USA, the co-founder of SowGoodNow.org has their team focused on training those you...
Working In Africa, Fundraising In America
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A connection created from serendipity is changing a Country. The U.S. Director of WiseZambia.org shares how they are empowering African philanthropic ...
Questions From Nonprofits!
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Questions from viewer's about; Confusing names | Impact vs emotional appeals | Volunteers too young | Cyber coverage and more, answered by Fundra...
Reflecting Values In Fundraising
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Messaging the simple joy of giving with a people centered approach to fundraising, nonprofits should find it easy to raise funds. Yet, today's te...
The Human Stack And Nonprofit Tech
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nonprofit's face huge challenges in converting all their data in to real decisions. The CEO of TheHumanStack.com explains why nonprofits fail tec...
Small And Mighty Donors!
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When a donor gives just $20 per month and does it every month and for many years they are likely far more valuable than the one-time donor NPO's ...
Scarrry And Messy Nonprofit Halloween Situations!
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let the goblins steal your nonprofit's success. From YPTC.com, Helper-Witch Justine Townsend, CPA, screams the frightening facts on ...
Nonprofit's Questions of the Week!
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Fundraising Academy, Tim Hogan co-hosted answers to questions about: Idea stealing | Zoom friendly Boards | Sharing staff bio's | Timing men...
Cultivating First-time Donors Into Repeat Givers!
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Repeat givers to nonprofits donate 2 - 3 times more than first-timers. The average nonprofit is experiencing a 43% retention rate. If you need to im...
Top 5 Post-Fundraising Campaign Strategies
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Success after a fundraising campaign is most affected by the preparations BEFORE the campaign! CauseMatch.com shares the top 5 strategies that work, f...
Fearless: Leadership Lessons At The Crossroads
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Good leaders inspire others to lead! ''Accidental Author'' Steve Johns, CEO of OneCause.com introduces us to his lessons learned...
Medical Alert Service Animals
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EarlyAlertCanines.org is leading the push to expand one of the many tools used in the fight against diabetes. Their diabetic alert dog training progra...
Cybersecurity Questions Answered - Power Week - Day 5
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Cybersecurity, Kyle Hendrickson helps with Q&A's about; Cyber risk insurance premiums | Cyberattack training | Table top testing ...
3rd Party Cyber Risk Management - Nonprofit Power Week - Day 4
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How are outside vendors connected to your nonprofit protecting you and the data of your stakeholders? The responsibilities and liabilities are complex...
CyberSecurity Insurance Realities - Nonprofit Power Week Day 3
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are 5 key controls cyber insurance carriers consider when they evaluate your nonprofit for a protection policy. Kyle Hendrickson, Director of ...
Nonprofit's Held Hostage With Ransomware!
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Day two of the Nonprofit Power Week with EideBailly.com discussing ways to protect against a ransomware attack. Attackers demand an average of $247,00...
Cybersecurity! Nonprofit Power Week - Day One
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EideBailly.com leads this Power Week series with the 5 most important steps to protect your nonprofit from ransomware, supply chain attacks, phishing ...
Nonprofit's Questions This Week!
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our superstar co-hosts answer questions about; Votes of no confidence | $$$ Bonus time? | Keeping morale high | Testimonial donors | Am I remote or hy...
Nonprofit Staffing; Ask Me Anything!
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We asked nonprofit staffing expert Dana Scurlock about asking for a raise, salary equity, remote work balance, and how to hire faster. She answered ...
Leading An Animal Welfare Nonprofit
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi's Village CEO, Cindy Quenneville, takes us on their journey of operating a novel animal Transition Center that works with over 80 other NPO...
Breaking The Digital Noise In Fundraising
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sector Thought Leader Jessica Gruber shares a deep look at staying aware and in-touch with donors and stakeholders in this digital world. Smart thinki...
Donor Sentiment Q4- 2022 ; Research Release!
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Using thousands of queries across the U.S. , DickersonBakker.com released their latest donor report with a deeper look on the economic pessimism hangi...
Ask And Answered Nonprofit's Questions!
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nonprofit Show viewer's asked and our Nonprofit Nerd answered questions about; Who owns the donor? | Phone calls from the top | The shy CEO | Too...
Understanding First Generation Donors
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Often rooted in religious based giving, first generation donors face their complexity of origin and pressure to broaden their thinking when making phi...
Donate Now Pay Later. It's Here!
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BGenerous.com has created a funding tool from the private sector for the nonprofit sector which may create a sea change in fundraising. Following a pa...
Recruiting And Retaining Staff Best Practices
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Centering your nonprofits hiring and retention efforts on equity whereby everyone is invited to the table and made to feel welcome is a key to buildin...
Engaging Your Board In Fundraising!
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There should always be time for development talk in the boardroom! What to say to build confidence amongst board members for them to be the source o...
Questions from Nonprofit's This Week
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fundraising Academy helped us answer questions about; Socializing with donors | Portfolio head counts | Scaling Up and Out | Professional memberships ...
Why Personal Branding Matters!
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping into the spotlight magnifies the connections to people, stakeholders, and the mission of your NPO. It often requires a bit of bravery and is ...
Cryptocurrency And Nonprofits
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a crypto acceptance policy and a process for handling a donation is paramount for positioning your nonprofit to reach the 21 million American...
New To Nonprofit: Lessons Learned!
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Founder of MealsInTheMeantime.org shares his journey from a personal reference point to succeeding in managing and operating a new nonprofit. Kevi...
Understanding Return On Relationships!
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding where donors are in their 'personal life-cycle' and engaging with intention and effort has a huge impact on reducing donor chu...
Nonprofit Power Week Viewer's Questions!
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sharp questions from Power Week viewers; Cost of virtual accounting | Gauging accounting genius | Volunteer bookkeepers? Co-hosted with Ellie Hume, CP...
3 Needs Of A Virtual Accounting System-Power Week- Day 4
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nonprofits are migrating to virtual accounting systems for many good reasons. There are 3 main elements to include when evaluating systems. YPTC.com...
3 Steps To Improve Your Nonprofit's Charity Ratings
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are many rating agencies evaluating your nonprofit, from Guidestar to Givewell. Learn from Tanya Pal, CPA from YPTC.com, how to maneuver your pu...
5 Frightening Financial Frauds! Power Week - Day 2
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's phishing, vishing, smishing, or another socially engineered threat, nonprofits should heed these warnings from CPA Jennifer Avella o...
Best In Class Financial Departments - Power Week - Day 1
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Launching Day 1 of Nonprofit Power Week, Angela Coaxum from YPTC.com, shares the seven ingredients nonprofits need to create a top-level financial dep...
Nonprofit's Questions Of The Week
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Tony Beall from Fundraising-Academy.org, our hosts cover: Leveraging donor portfolios | We're not hiring an ATM | Ageless board members | Lu...
Stewarding Event Attendees
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After dinner is done and the guests head home it's just the start of the 2nd stage of fundraising and donor cultivation! James Goalder, Bloomeran...