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...
Geng Wang returns to the SnapCast. Geng Wang is the CEO and Cofounder of Civic Champs. We celebrate the return of Volunteering. Among the many things we discuss: Despite popular belief based on the census (old data from 2021), volunteerism is back and appears to be above pre pandemic levels.
Multiple data points show this including civic champs data (both actual anonymized data from our customers but also surveys we have conducted),...
Kerry Stumpe and his wife are co-founders of Children of Conservation and have made it to the top of their professional careers (not quitting their day jobs) while successfully running a sustainable and impactful nonprofit in Africa. Both founders have received coveted awards of global recognition by Dr. Jane Goodall for their nonprofit endeavors. Among the things we discuss: How to run an effective & sustainable nonprofit without quitting...
My guest today is Sarah Olivieri, a true visionary in the nonprofit space. Founder of Pivot Ground, Sarah returns to the SnapCast to talk about the critically important topic of avoiding burnout and overwhelm. Seems simple, but you may already be overwhelmed and not even know it. Among the things we discuss: Clearing your mind
Clearing your calendar
Clearing your to-do list
Showing up for the help
Avoiding martyr complex
Don't let someone say...
Emily Taylor returns to the SnapCast. Emily is the Principal of teenyBIG. We talk about why you may not want to jump into your next strategic plan. Many funders say you “should” have a strategic plan. But if you keep putting it off, it may signify you’ve encountered one of the four little-known reasons organizations fail at strategic planning. These challenges can limit buy-in from your team, make the plan seem unrealistic in the eyes of...
Anna Taylor, Executive Director of The Greater Sum Foundation, visits the SnapCast to talk about innovation and scalability in nonprofits. Among the topics we discuss: Greater Sum mission: supporting innovative & scalable nonprofits
Types of innovation Greater Sum alumni are creating
Factors that impede innovation in the nonprofit sector
Working definition of scalability in the context of nonprofit growth
Opportunities for cross-pollination...
Dolph Goldenburg visits the SnapCast to talk about strategic planning for nonprofits. Dolph serves as a consultant, coach, and confidant for nonprofit leaders; and he is the Principal Consultant for Successful Nonprofits.
A good strategic planning process re-energizes your nonprofit organization by engaging your Board, staff, funders, and constituents in a meaningful manner. Nonprofits that develop a robust strategic plan build more...
Long-time friend Dave Paule, Principal & Managing Director of Our Fundraising Search joins the SnapCast to explore the results of their recent Nonprofit Salary & Satisfaction Survey.
The results are in, and we are ready to share. This session was recorded live. Were there any surprises? Discover key takeaways and some significant observations.
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Dave Paule of Our Fundraising Search makes a quick visit with Mickey to talk about their Nonprofit Salary & Satisfaction survey:
We’d be honored if you’d spare just 4 minutes of your day to take the Nonprofit Salary & Satisfaction Survey. Thought leadership is an important part of what Our Fundraising Search does. The goal is to give nonprofit executives and boards insights into what it takes to recruit and, perhaps more...
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.
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