Mickey visits with Kathy Kreuchauf, Founder of OnPoint Philanthropic Consulting, to talk about Program Related Investments. We discuss: What are Program Related Investments?
How long have PRIs been permitted?
How can a foundation get started investigating PRIs?
Why foundations should take a closer look at PRIs now. Resources for investigating the feasibility of PRIs.
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Mickey gets to spend some time speaking with Erika Feinberg, of Social Venture Partners, talking about the importance of connecting, passion, purpose, and a new method Erika has under development right now called Peek Forward. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.
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Mickey visits with Amy Karson, CEO of Brand K Partners, their work with nonprofits, and how nonprofits may better manage their finances during ongoing pandemic. Among the topics we cover: How keeping clean books spells success vs failure for nonprofits.
Numbers inform strategy.
Good data helps planning, and provides a road-map.
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Veronica Kirin (she/her/hers) is an Anthropologist, Author, and Board President for Stem Greenhouse. Her first business, a nonprofit corporation conducting disaster relief, was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her latest work, Stories of COVID, is documenting the pandemic in real time for a book for future generations. We talk about “the pivot,” the tendency to panic-pivot, and avoiding over-pivoting. Our conversation also covers:...
Our second episode with Patrina Pelton-Smith, the principal consultant with The Business of Charity. This time we talk about dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s when it comes to getting nonprofits prepared to properly engage in a grant-writing agenda: Getting procedurally clear on programs & services vs activities and events.
Receiving the grant is when the hard work actually starts. Ensuring the organization has the right accounting...
Our second episode with David Paule of Our Fundraising Search. David says: “There are too many nonprofits and too few ‘well run’ nonprofits. In an economy like we are facing right now, there is going to be consolidation.” We talk strategy and consolidation, among these topics: Educating board members on nonprofit rules and fiduciary responsibility.
Founder-Syndrome is a real thing. You have to be really well funded to sit on the...
Maureen Wallbeoff spent more than seventeen years working inside nonprofit organizations, and another ten years leading a digital agency for nonprofits. We talk about a number of nonprofit technology issues including: Why nonprofit tech seems so overwhelming to deal with.
Getting a good return on your technology investment.
The 4 P framework (plan, people, platform, and process).
Defining your true system requirements (not just functionality)....
Mickey visits with Deborah Marshall, recently named Nonprofit PRO's 2020 Fundraiser of the year. An expert in strategic initiatives, Deborah Marshall is a seasoned and innovative administrator who oversees all operations at the American Fundraising Foundation. We talk about the award, AmFund's activities, and about establishing a healthy and rewarding workplace culture.
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Visiting with Robert Drake, we tackle the issue of “Big Philanthropy.” What exactly is Big Philanthropy? Is there any danger to letting enormous wealth sectors of our economy to be spent with no government oversight? We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon.
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Mary Hiland of Hiland Counsulting talks with us at length about issues in leadership development, especially as they apply to Board Chairs, examining a 2016 study of board chairs. Among the things we discuss: 51% of board chairs reported there was nothing to do to prepare them for board leadership.
Mentorship was one thing board chairs reporting wanting more of, in preparation for leadership.
Serving as the chair of a committee was helpful...
