Discussing the Undiscussable

Discussing the Undiscussable, with Sharron and Don

Sharron Batsch and Donald Keel visit with Mickey to talk about all the things nonprofits just don't want to talk about. And there are a LOT of things nonprofits don't want to talk about. You've simply got to listen to this episode. And keep your ears open for Part 2... We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
Building An Inclusive Board

Building An Inclusive Board, with Rachel Branaman

Rachel Branaman, Principal of Talem Consulting, visits the SnapCast to speak with Mickey about what the data says about board diversity and how they benefit from diversification. We discuss: The impact of the current statistics regarding diversity of nonprofit boards Value add of diverse voices and lived experiences in the board room Types of biases and the power structures in nonprofit organizations and boards Ways we know systemic racism is...
Nonprofits Should Advocate

Nonprofits Should Advocate with April Mastroluca

Mickey talks with April Mastroluca, of Synergy Nonprofit Consulting. We discuss a good handful of issues related to advocating, and bust the myth that 501(c)(3) organizations should avoid doing any kind of advocacy. Among the questions we tackle: Why should nonprofits advocate and are they allowed? What impact can advocacy have? Do I need to hire a lobbyist?  How much time does this really take?  We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast...
Shared Leadership

Shared Leadership, with Trella Walker, Kristin Giantris, and Andrea Briscoe

Recorded in February of 2022, Trella Walker, Kristin Giantris, and Andrea Briscoe talk with Mickey about their shared leadership model--a three-way executive split that spans a nation to direct Nonprofit Finance Fund. NFF helps mission-driven organizations achieve communities’ aspirations through tailored capital, strategic advice, and accessible insights. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and...
Path To Shine

Path To Shine with Marie Davis

Marie Davis visits the SnapCast to talk about Path To Shine, a small group mentoring program for elementary school children. We talk about what mentors actually do, the kinds of people who choose to mentor, and what it takes to get started as a mentor with Path to Shine. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
Nonprofit Health

Nonprofit Health, Success, and Sustainability with Sabrina Walker Hernandez

Sabrina Walker Hernandez, the President of Supporting World Hope. We talk about many things including the importance of a nonprofit's board of directors. Sabrina says nonprofit professionals must: Know the fundraising process Support the board in resource development, Tap into board members' fundraising strengths, and Be strategic when getting the board engaged in Resource Development We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We...
The Future Is Collective

The Future Is Collective, with Alanna Irving

All the way from New Zealand, Alanna Irving visits the SnapCast to talk about her work with Open Collective, a legal and financial toolbox for grassroots groups. Open Collective is a fundraising + legal status + money management platform for your community. We talk about: Open Collective Foundation's work as a 501c3 fiscal sponsor The Open Collective software and what it's enabling for nonprofits worldwide Open source tech as shared common...
YesLiberia

YesLiberia, with Jallah

Jallah visits the Snapcast to talk about YesLiberia, their programs, what it means to move a global mission while working remotely. Jallah shares a compelling, personal story, and the work he facilitates. We discuss: A Pre-Covid Virtual Culture Providing Authentic Charitable Service How We Stay Open During Covid We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.
The Beat Goddess

The Beat Goddess: Ruth Weiss – A Conversation with Elisabeth Montgomery and Melody Miller

Elisabeth Montgomery and Melody Miller launched the foundation after making a documentary film called ruth weiss: The Beat Goddess in 2019. At the time, ruth, born in 1928,  endured a long path to recognition as an original poet-artist. When she passed away on July 31, 2020, they committed to launching the 501 (c) 3 foundation that same year.  The ruth weiss Foundation is a poetry grant-making nonprofit. Annual awards are given to poets...
Data For Social Good

Data For Social Good, with Sheri Jones

Sheri Chaney Jones is a serial entrepreneur and founder of Measurement Resources Company. Sheri has helped government and nonprofit organizations gather and use data to change actions, outcomes and lives. Sheri is the founder of SureImpact, a high-tech startup devoted to empowering mission-driven organizations to manage, measure, and communicate their unique social impact. She is also the founder of Measurement Resources Company, a national...