You Shouldn’t Jump Into Your Next Strategic Plan

Why You Shouldn’t Jump Into Your Next Strategic Plan

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...
Accounting Systems

Accounting Systems & Questioning Authority, with Stephen King

Mickey meets with Stephen King, President and CEO of Growthforce, to talk about what nonprofits should be doing right now, as we get close to post-pandemic, to increase outcomes, serve more people, and raise more money. We discuss a five-point framework: Which OUTCOMES best further the mission Study the ECONOMICS Which PROGRAMS do you Stop, Start, Continue Revise the PLAN  Raise more MONEY  We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via...
Seeking Guests

Snapcast seeking guests 2021

The Nonprofit SnapCast podcast is seeking guests. We're always looking for philanthropic and nonprofit professionals to share their wisdom on the program. This time, we're keenly looking for people who can talk with me about: Setting the stage for 2021 - How should nonprofits be planning?Going Mobile (anything related to mobile technologies for nonprofits)Effectively using social mediaStaying Virtual (should we go back to in-person working?)How...
The Issue of Accountability

The Issue Of Accountability, with Cindi Phallen

Visiting with Cindi Phallen, President of Create Possibility, to talk about accountability, leadership, and taking ownership of the success or failure of one's org. Among the topics we cover: Be mindful of role of board: setting strategy and direction, generating and allocating resources to execute the plan. Identify who "owns" each priority in plan. This is a leadership development opportunity. Then train and support your leaders. Agree on...
Adapting and Moving Forward

Adapting and Moving Forward, with Georgia River Network

Mickey visits with Georgia River Network Board Chair Lynn McIntyre and Executive Director Rena Ann Peck to talk about GRN about their programming and fundraising adaptations during pandemic. They recently successfully completed a virtual event, and contend that making virtual contact with stakeholders has actually improved some things for the organization. Learn more about their efforts here: http://garivers.org/ We welcome support of the...
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...