Data Justice for Small Nonprofits

Data Justice for Small Nonprofits

Gayatri Mathur is the Founder and CEO of Soondra Foundation, helping Indians with access to healthcare and health literacy. We talk about making data useful to all nonprofits, not just the large organizations. We discuss: Who controls the data narrative. Logistical considerations for collecting data in the field. Establishing the framework for field data justice. Data is power. So how do we make data matter for grassroots entities? We welcome...
SnapCast Housekeeping August 2024

SnapCast Housekeeping August 2024

Hello and welcome to the Nonprofit SnapCast. I'm your host, Mickey Desai. No guest today. Just a quick housekeeping episode. I've got a few briefs to share with you and one safety issue to discuss with you before this episode is over. The whole thing should take less than 10 minutes. First, as I'm always looking for cool guests to have on the show, this time I have a few special requests in addition to the excellent folks I always get to...
Strategic Planning To Execution

Transition From Strategic Planning To Execution

Ricky, a co-founder at Mission Met, combines his expertise in software development and strategies to serve and support mission-driven leaders throughout the U.S., Kenya, and Australia. We discuss how nonprofit organizations can effectively transition from strategic planning to execution, focusing on engaging team members, communicating strategies to various stakeholders, and using technology to track and enhance the execution process. Among the...
Resilient leadership

Resilient leadership during uncertain times; how to survive (and thrive)!

Erin Thibodeaux-Davison is the President & CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana, an organization that is marking 45 years of offering critical youth mentoring programs in Louisiana. We talk about resiliency, and what it means to lead an organization through FOUR federally named disasters within a year (not to mention a pandemic). We discuss: Valuable lessons for nonprofit leaders about surviving – and even thriving – in...
No Matter How Shiny It Is

No Matter How Shiny It Is…

Paul Morris is the Founder/Principal of Foundry Fundraising. We talk about the nonprofit sector's use of technology. Among the things we discuss: Technology won't do the work for you and doesn't solve all your problems. Nonprofits are woefully underinvesting in the technology tools needed, especially for development. There seems to be three reasons for this: Nonprofits don't have to invest wildly, they can and should be smart about it. The right...
How Not To Hate Board Engagement

How Not To Hate Board Engagement, with Sara McCaskey

Sara McCaskey is the Content Strategist at Surfboard. Surfboard is modern governance software for your board of directors. The second of two episodes, Sara and I talk about turning Board Engagement into a pleasant experience. We cover: Why are people frustrated with board management? The good improving your board management practices is actually very attainable Simple, tactical strategies for making board management less stressful and more...
Health Equity at Western Cancer Research

Health Equity at Western Cancer Reseearch

Lisa Switzer visits the SnapCast. Lisa is the CEO & Executive Director at Western States Cancer Research. We have an amazing conversation about health equity and Western States' role in helping people get access to clinical trials across their partner areas. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
Increasing Board Engagement

Increasing Board Engagement, With Sara McCaskey

Sara McCaskey is the Content Strategist at Surfboard. Surfboard is modern governance software for your board of directors. The first of two episodes, Sara and I talk about Increasing board engagement. We cover: The current state of nonprofit board engagement Why this is a problem for nonprofits What do you do about it? We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot...
Board Recruiting Through A DEI Lens

Board Recruiting Through A DEI Lens

Christal M. Cherry is a nationally recognized nonprofit board consultant and certified leadership coach. She is the Principal and CEO of The Board Pro. We talk about Board Recruiting with an eye on Diversity and Equity. Changing beliefs, behaviors, and practices related to board service and leadership can be challenging, but with the right coaching and tailored training you can steer your organization toward a sustainable future and an equitable...
Anthropomorphizing Technology

Anthropomorphizing Technology

Emily Hicks-Rotella returns to the SnapCast. Emily is a Nonprofit Data & Tech Strategist with her firm, Make Tech Work For You. We talk about what positive data & tech culture looks like. Our conversation covered: What is data & tech culture, and why is it important to consider? Three foundational sub-cultures necessary for fostering positive data & tech culture at NPOs: a Culture of Learning, encouraging continuous professional...