Chasing Diversity And Inclusion

Chasing Diversity And Inclusion, with Olanike Ayomide-Mensah

This episode was recorded on May 27, 2020: Nonprofit SnapCast visits with Olanike Ayomide-Mensah to talk about equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace; and how it intersects with leadership development. We discuss: We've been chasing diversity and inclusion since the Civil Rights Act and making anemic progress. It's time workplaces face the truth about what it's going to take to see real change. Nonprofit organizations have a unique...
Teaching Philanthropy To Children

Teaching Philanthropy To Children, with Linda McNay

This time we speak with Linda McNay about teaching one's children about philanthropy, how parents may talk about philanthropy in their home-schooling sessions, and about The Adventures of PhilAnThropy a book for children which introduces readers to young friends Phil, An, and Thropy as they embark on an adventure in philanthropy upon realizing their new friend needs a special chairlift to enjoy the neighborhood pool. We welcome your questions...
Needs Assessments

Needs Assessments, talking with Rachel Sacks

Our second episode with Rachel Sacks, President of Leading Healthy Futures, as we talk about Needs Assessments, and why they’re important. We address: Conducting a Needs Assessments Things to include in your Needs Assessments Types of needs asssessments Forming the foundation for everything the organization does. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
The Pivot

The Pivot Is The Acceleration Of What We Knew Was Going To Happen

Visiting with Meghan Pietrantonio, Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Truist Foundation. She talks about the foundation's areas of focus, along with current (short term and long term) funding priorities during times of pandemic, including expanded commitments through the Truist Cares Initiative to impact the areas of: Seniors, Youth, Workforce, Small Business, and Connectivity. Meghan also underlines the importance of keeping all channels...
Teaching Philanthropy To Children

Your Fundraising Search, with Linda McNay

Mickey gets to visit with Linda McNay. We talk about Our Fundraising Search and her work helping nonprofits find the right fundraising professionals, and greatly improving retention rate once the right people are identified. Among the topics we cover: What makes for an effective search? How does a nonprofit determine what is a "good fit?" Changing organizational culture to best fit its fundraising goals. Why a personal touch to fundraising is...
April 2021 Update

Peeking Behind The Curtain, with Mickey Desai

This week Mickey gets to be the interview guest. Susan Cooper interviews Mickey to talk about his history with the Nonprofit Snapshot, the Nonprofit SnapCast, and his new consulting endeavors that are available to help nonprofits navigate these troubling times. Mickey also talks about the possibility of facilitating a monthly "fireside chat," interactive gathering for the community online. More information can be found at: We welcome your...
Story Telling Can Be Difficult

Anatomy Of A Brand, with Reanna Karousis

This is actually the 2nd episode we recorded with Reanna Karousis, Founder of Collective Reach, a branding, content, design and communications consulting firm. We begin our conversation with a frank talk about the messages and values nonprofits may be wrestling with during these times of civil unrest (not to mention pandemic). Then we spend some time dissecting the anatomy of a "brand," defining what a brand is, looking at an org's core...
Ethics & Transparency

Ethics & Transparency, with Brian Frederick

Mickey visits with Brian Frederick to talk about issues in ethics and nonprofit management. Among the topics we cover: What does bad ethics look like? Things nonprofits can do to avoid ethical problems. Things boards can do to prepare board members for board service. Procedures and Policies your bylaws should include. Making a one-page “cheat sheet” of the org’s bylaws. Building and documenting processes for handling ethical concerns. The...
Pandemic Grants-Agenda

Pandemic Grants-Agenda, talking with Rachel Sacks

Rachel Sacks, President of Leading Healthy Futures, talks with us about her Origin Story, the work she does to help health and human services nonprofits get the strategic clarity and the grant support they need to fulfill their missions. Among the topics we cover: How should nonprofits change their grants-agenda during pandemic? Tips for communicating with funders during pandemic. Federally Qualified Health Centers Are we all simply in recovery...
Public Relations & Pandemic Communications

Public Relations & Pandemic Communications, with Joanna Brody

Joanna Brody, President of Brody Public Relations, relates a few case-studies to illustrate how communications and messaging may change during times of pandemic. Among the topics we cover: How are nonprofits changing the way they tell their stories during pandemic? Staying nimble with both message and delivery. How to stay genuine to mission during pandemic? We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.