Friends, I've had a minor technological setback and I'm breaking in a new computer this week. Moving from a 2009 laptop to a 2019 laptop comes with a new set of procedural challenges. I hope to have it all ironed out in a couple of days, and will update you as soon as possible. I hope to have the next SnapCast episode out as soon as possible. Your Support Your support via Patreon will facilitate some of the peripheral upgrades I must also...
Chris Barlow, Director at Beeline, Inc., chats with Mickey about the Google Ad Grants Program and its ease of use for Nonprofits. This program is relevant now, more than ever, as nonprofits are trying to find ways to get discovered virtually, and to grow their subscriber/donor lists in advance of (virtual) fundraising events. We discuss: Two characteristics to help nonprofits measure different marketing strategies & to pick the best one...
Nonprofit SnapCast visits with Marcel Benavides and Claudette Ferro of Medical Bridges, closing the healthcare gap worldwide by procuring and distributing medical equipment and supplies to underserved communities. We talk about procurement challenges, partnerships with medical entities, and process changes brought about due to COVID-19. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.
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Mickey visits with Carol Hamilton, Principal of Grace Social Sector Consulting. We talk about what makes a healthy culture, what gets in the way of defining a healthy culture, and how people create their culture whether they think about it or not...
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Mickey visits with Matt Martin-Hall, Creative & Marketing Director for the Freedom Writers Foundation in Long Beach, CA. We talk about the necessity of adaptive marketing and intelligence in pivoting a non-profit during a global pandemic. Specifically, how the study of Anthropology grounded Matt in an understanding that adaptation is a natural/biological mainstay, and the pivot he led for the organization to contend with the changing needs...
Mickey talks with David Paule about Ready to Board, a program of Our Fundraising Search, recruiting and qualifying board members for nonprofits. David says: “In healthy, functioning nonprofits, the board of directors is the CEO's most valuable tool. Unfortunately, most boards do not understand the value of a board seat, and do not recruit board members effectively. Board seats are more valuable left empty than filled with poor performing...
Visiting with Cindi Phallen, President of Create Possibility, to talk about accountability, leadership, and taking ownership of the success or failure of one's org. Among the topics we cover: Be mindful of role of board: setting strategy and direction, generating and allocating resources to execute the plan.
Identify who "owns" each priority in plan. This is a leadership development opportunity. Then train and support your leaders.
Agree on...
Visiting with Cindi Phallen, President of Create Possibility, to talk about Scenario Planning as an essential exercise in identifying the internal and external factors which may impact business and service delivery for nonprofits. We cover: How to conduct Scenario Planning. Identify the drivers that might be at risk, and determine what your trigger points may be.
Five main areas to plan for: Policies and procedures, People, Finances,...
Is Philanthropy in trouble? Mickey talks with Lisa Greer about philanthropy and leadership, taking a look at how older fundraising techniques may turn-off or disenfranchise donors. We also touch on a number of topics in her book, Philanthropy Revolution, How To Insipre Donors, Build Relationships, And Make A Difference, providing guidance on how Fundraising may need to shed some of its old practices as the sector seeks to build meaningful and...
