The Art of Attracting, Engaging, and Retaining Donors

The Art of Attracting, Engaging, and Retaining Donors

The last of three episodes with Lisa Greer. This time we discuss key strategies of finding, engaging, and retaining new donors to sustain your nonprofit's mission. We explore innovative approaches to identify potential donors, effectively communicate your organization's impact, and cultivate long-term relationships.  We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot...
Understanding Donor Behavior

Understanding Donor Behavior and Experiences

The second of three episodes this time with Lisa Greer, this time we examine insights into the experiences and motivations of donors, shedding light on their decision-making processes. Discover strategies for nonprofits to engage with these supporters effectively, fostering stronger relationships and trust within the philanthropic community. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The...
Caring About Your Donors

Caring About Your Donors

The sixth of eight episodes recorded at Cause Camp 2022, Mickey speaks with Bitebo Gogo, Volunteer Executive Director of Keeping It Real Foundation; and Nick Wilson, Customer Success Manager with Easy Board. Bitebo tells us about challenges running a nonprofit in NIgeria, and Nick tells us how Easy Board simplifies and organizes the work of nonprofit boards.    This episode is sponsored by Arjuna Solutions. We welcome support of the Nonprofit...
Giving USA 2021

Giving USA 2021, with Laura MacDonald

Laura MacDonald, Principal and Founder of Benefactor Group, has served the nonprofit sector for four decades. In 2000, she established Benefactor Group to serve the needs of those who serve the common good. You can download the infographic mentioned in this episode, here: https://benefactorgroup.com/givingusa2021/ Giving USA: The Annual Report on Philanthropy is the seminal publication reporting on the sources and uses of charitable giving in...
Data = Donors

Data = Donors, Aligning Your Business Goals with Your Digital Strategies

Dana Snyder is an entrepreneur, digital strategist, and passionate conscious consumer. She founded Positive Equation in 2017 with a focus on helping nonprofits cultivate passionate online audiences of donors, partners, and advocates using social media. We discuss: What content is working, is why? Who is your audience, and why?  Your website and social media channels are your storefront. Developing business goals and identify the right metrics...
Crime Stoppers of Houston

Crime Stoppers of Houston, with Rania Mankarious

Rania Mankarious, CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston, guests on the SnapCast. We talk about The Balanced Voice podcast, her work with Crime Stoppers, and the challenges she currently faces in the current climate. Among the topics we cover: Fundraising and the need for effective messaging and marketing. You can have the best product in the world but if the community doesn’t know it, get it and relate to it, you have no value. Know your audience....
What If Our Charity Disappeared Tonight?

What If Our Charity Disappeared Tonight? With Jack Silverstein

Mickey visits with Jack Silverstein, Founder at YUCKS Enterprises.  We discuss the perhaps inevitable amalgamation of some charities precipitated by COVID19.  The conversation comes back to the importance of stewarding relationships with individual donors and putting the donor first.   We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
Don't Over-Pivot

Don’t Over-Pivot, with Veronica Kirin

Veronica Kirin (she/her/hers) is an Anthropologist, Author, and Board President for Stem Greenhouse. Her first business, a nonprofit corporation conducting disaster relief, was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her latest work, Stories of COVID, is documenting the pandemic in real time for a book for future generations. We talk about “the pivot,” the tendency to panic-pivot, and avoiding over-pivoting. Our conversation also covers:...