We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

260. #AMA (Ask Me Anything) Fridays: The Overhead Myth - Jonathan McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Mallory Erickson


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Join Jon and Becky and special guest, Mallory Erickson, for this special #AMA (Ask Me Anything) style convo on Friday's episode covering the much debated topic: The Nonprofit Overhead Myth. We're covering historical narratives, power dynamics, how to work with leaders who stymie innovation, how to begin socializing this convo with funders, and how to move from inspiration to action. Join our #AMA convos! Drop us an email, DM or (best option🤩👉) leave us a voice memo, and we'll play your question on-air🎙

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Leave us a voicemail! (4:00)
  • The myth of overhead (8:00)
  • How our mindsets as fundraisers have been affected by this narrative (9:00)
  • Overhead ratios (12:00)
  • Organizational leadership (19:00)
  • The science of influence (29:00)
  • Starting this conversation with funders (31:00)
    • What The Fundraising Episode 26: You Have More Influence Than You Think (For Fundraisers and Funders)
  • How to respond to funders when they refer to nonprofit rankings, organizations and associations that track nonprofits (37:00)
  • Pro Tips and how to move from inspiration to activation (40:00)


For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/260

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