Little Hummingbirds, a Case Study

Little Hummingbirds, a Case Study, with Pat Libby and Travis Kemnitz

Pat Libby returns to the SnapCast, bringing with her Travis Kemnitz, Executive Director of the San Diego Bird Alliance. Together, we talk about the work they did together, presenting a case study of their methods and results. Among the topics we discuss: Strategic Planning - What did the process look like? - What did you learn along the way? - How did the board respond to what you were learning? Were they resistant to change? - What’s happened...
patronage, corporate partnering and sponsorship

Why do NPO’s confuse patronage, corporate partnering and sponsorship? with Maria Perez

Maria Perez is the Cause Marketing Consultant. She specializes in helping organizations grow their sponsor-partner initiatives. Among the questions we tackle: Why cause sponsorship is such an important revenue generation element for NPO's to pursue. Why do NPO's confuse patronage, corporate partnering and sponsorship?  What are the nuances and why are they important? Why do brands and companies sponsor? We welcome support of the Nonprofit...
Nonprofit Video

Nonprofit Video with Pat Taggart

Pat Taggart is the Founder and Chief Creative of SkyBlue Creative, helping many nonprofits effectively use video as part of their communications portfolio. He visits the SnapCast to talk about the right way to create and use video. Among the things we cover: The biggest hurdle to promoting a non-profit on video is often the reluctance of leadership to put themselves on camera Tell vs. Compel    What can you film yourself vs. getting help from...
Nonprofits and AI

Nonprofits and AI with Colleen Cook

Colleen Cook of High Tide returns to the SnapCast to talk about AI. Our conversation covers a wide breadth of knowledge regarding AI, its use and utility to the Nonprofit Sector. Among the things we discuss: Why nonprofits may be fearful of AI How my team is using AI  Considerations to make when selecting and using AI Potential of AI for nonprofit capacity building Generative AI Predictive AI Natural Language Query Use cases of AI in an...
The Prepared Organization

The Prepared Organization with Michael Randel

Michael Randel makes his second recording with the SnapCast. This time we talk about how to determine if an organization is really prepared for growth. Among the things we cover: Insights from studying Mackenzie Scott grant recipients that led to the concept of "the prepared organization." Consequences for organizations that are not prepared for growth opportunities. The importance of Purpose and Identity as the foundation of the...
Five Critical Mistakes

Five Critical Mistakes with Michael Randel

Michael Randel is the founder and director of Randel Consulting Associates, a consulting firm that leads organizations through change and growth. He visits the SnapCast to talk about how to make organizational change less challenging. In our conversation, we talk about five common problems organizations experience as they navigate change. Among the things we discuss: Is it true that 70% of organizational changes fail? Emphasizing mistakes that...
Technology won't do the work for you

Technology Won’t Do The Work For You with Paul Morris

Paul Morris of Foundry Fundraising visits the SnapCast to talk about your technology and making the right technological investments. Among the things we discuss: Technology won't do the work for you and doesn't solve all your problems. No matter how shiny it is Nonprofits are woefully underinvesting in the technology tools needed, especially for development Nonprofits don't have to invest wildly, they can and should be smart about it The right...
The Endowment Handbook

The Endowment Handbook with Laura MacDonald

Laura Macdonald visits the SnapCast to talk about endowments, their utility, and why your nonprofit might want to think about adding an endowment to your funding priorities, and how to prepare to do so. Among the things we discuss: Making the Case for Endowments •      Why are endowments beneficial from an institutional perspective? •      What resonates with donors about endowments? •      How can we help donors see the...
Supporting Humanitarians

Supporting Humanitarians Through Burnout and Vicarious Trauma with Dimple Dhabalia

Dimple Dhabalia visits the SnapCast to talk about burnout and vicarious trauma among nonprofit professionals. Among the issues we cover: Common occupational traumas in the non-profit sector. Causes of vicarious trauma and moral injury, along with healing strategies. The relevance of generational trauma in the workplace. The connection between self-care, nervous system regulation, and the workplace. How organizations, not just individuals, can...
Data & Tech and Organizational Culture

Data & Tech and Organizational Culture, with Emily Hicks Rotella

Emily visits the SnapCast again to illustrate that nonprofit technology is not a project-based endeavor. We talk about data and technology are integral to defining organizational culture: Human / data interaction Models of tech hiring Emily's Apprenticeship Program Be sure to drop Emily a line and ask her about Friday Conversations. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit...