You Can Lobby, Too

You Can Lobby, Too

Sal Alaimo, friend of the SnapCast, is a Professor of Nonprofit Management with the School of Community Leadership and Development at Grand Valley State University. He visits with Mickey to talk about the myth that nonprofits are not allowed to lobby, and to make a case that ALL nonprofits should absolutely be lobbying to the limits of the law. Things we discuss: Fewer than 3% of all nonprofits engage in any lobbying. The vast majority of E.D.s...
Love the Journey

Love the Journey

Ready, Aim, Reinvent: Career Change Strategies for Entering Nonprofit Kathy Bremer, Managing Director of Boardwalk Consulting, and Dave Paule, Principal of Our Fundraising Search, record the last of five episodes to talk about engineering a career change strategy. This episode, we reframe the listener to expecting the next gig to not be permanent, but, instead, a next great step. We discuss reasons why you might decline an offer, company...
Reinvent and WIN!

Reinvent and WIN!

Ready, Aim, Reinvent: Career Change Strategies for Entering Nonprofit Kathy Bremer, Managing Director of Boardwalk Consulting, and Dave Paule, Principal of Our Fundraising Search, record the fourth of five episodes to talk about engineering a career change strategy. This episode, we’ll guide the listener how to stand out and win! We discuss bullseye conditions, how to interview, questions you’re always going to be asked, and how not to come...
Aim for Change

Aim for Change!

Ready, Aim, Reinvent: Career Change Strategies for Entering Nonprofit Kathy Bremer, Managing Director of Boardwalk Consulting, and Dave Paule, Principal of Our Fundraising Search, record the third of five episodes to talk about engineering a career change strategy. This episode, we go over the steps to making the change. We’ll discuss goal setting, planning, one’s personal brand, building one’s network, and resume creation. We welcome...
Always Something To Learn

Always Something To Learn, with Dave Matthews

Dave Matthews is a Board Member and Partner of Sterling Seacrest Pritchard; AND also a Founder of Atlanta's Nonprofit Leadership Conference. We talk at length about the conference and its value to nonprofit executives and board members. There is always something to learn. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
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...
Ready to Move!

Ready to Move!

Ready, Aim, Reinvent: Career Change Strategies for Entering Nonprofit Kathy Bremer, Managing Director of Boardwalk Consulting, and Dave Paule, Principal of Our Fundraising Search, record the second of five episodes to talk about engineering a career change strategy. This episode, we’ll get the listener grounded on the steps to prepare for their search: where to start, how to gain personal insight and self-awareness, purpose, and...
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...
The Mental Framework for Change

The Mental Framework for Change

Ready, Aim, Reinvent: Career Change Strategies for Entering Nonprofit Kathy Bremer, Managing Director of Boardwalk Consulting, and Dave Paule, Principal of Our Fundraising Search, record the first of five episodes to talk about engineering a career change strategy. This episode, our goal is to get the listener to start thinking about their career in terms of joy and accomplishments, rather than profession, title and salary. We'll discuss...
Driving Long-Term Impact

Driving Long-Term Impact by Leveraging Recurring Gifts and Donor Advisement Funds

Lisa Greer returns to the SnapCast to explore the power of recurring gifts and donor advisement funds in sustaining nonprofit organizations. Lisa's new book, The Essential Fundraiser's Handbook, is now available everywhere you can buy books. We discuss strategies to encourage donors to establish recurring giving patterns and leverage donor advisement funds effectively for long-term impact.  We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via...