Bright Nonprofit

In this episode I talk with Nick Loper from Side Hustle Nation. Nick is an blogger, podcaster and entrepreneur that shares awesome information on how to start a side business (in our case a nonprofit) while still working a fulltime job.

Nick talks about how to manage your time, how to grow your “side hustle” and how to find extra help when you need it. This is not your typical interview as we talk about a variety of topics involved in starting a new [nonprofit] business, including starting and email list, building a website and using social media.

Here are some links to the topics we discussed:

Fiverr.com – this is an awesome site to find affordable help on your next project. Need a logo, t-shirt design, website or custom graphic? Fiverr can help you get it done for just $5!. Use this link and get a FREE GIG when you sign up for Fiverr. (Fiverr accounts are free).

Articles from Nicks website at SideHustleNation.com

How to contact Nick: [email protected]

In this episode I talk with Nick Loper from Side Hustle Nation. Nick is an blogger, podcaster and entrepreneur that shares awesome information on how to start a side business (in our case a nonprofit) while still working a fulltime job. Nick talks about how to manage your time, how to grow your "side hustle" and how to find extra help when you need it. This is not your typical interview as we talk about a variety of topics involved in start a new [nonprofit] business, including starting and email list, building a website and using social media.

Here are some links to the topics we discussed: Fiverr.com - this is an awesome site to find affordable help on your next project. Need a logo, t-shirt, website or custom graphic. Fiverr can help you get it done for just $5!. Use this link and get a FREE GIG when you sign up for Fiverr (Fiverr accounts are free). Articles from Nicks website at SideHustleNation.com

• The Ultimate Guide to Crowdfunding Your Side Hustle
• The Fastest and Cheapest Way to Build a Great-Looking Website
• How to Start and Scale a Service Business to Quit Your Job

How to contact Nick: [email protected]

In this episode I talk with Josh Brooks from The Enduring Charity Foundation. Josh talks with us about how he started a nonprofit that helps donors invest their funds into endowment funds that go towards charities they support. As it says on the Enduring Charity website, “we help donors become philanthropists.”

Josh also talks with us about what an endowment is, why they are a good investment for an organization and if it is the right thing for you.

What is an Endowment? Well, according to Investopedia, it is:

An investment fund set up by an institution in which regular withdrawals from the invested capital are used for ongoing operations or other specified purposes. Endowment funds are often used by nonprofits, universities, hospitals and churches. They are funded by donations, which are tax deductible for donors.

Josh also talks to us about what he believes are the foundations to successfully starting a nonprofit. In a nutshell, he talks about:

501c3go.com – can help you become a 501.c.3

Techsoup.org – a great place for affordable software for nonprofits

Weebly.com* – a free, easy to use, website builder.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.enduringcharity.org

* This is an affiliate link. I have used, and love, Weebly.

In this episode I talk with Josh Brooks from The Enduring Charity Foundation. Josh talks with us about how he started a nonprofit that helps donors invest their funds into endowment funds that go towards charities they support. As it says on the Enduring Charity website, "we help donors become philanthropists." Josh also talks with us about what an endowment is, why they are a good investment for an organization and if it is the right thing for you. What is an Endowment? Well, according to Investopedia, it is:

Josh also talks to us about what he believes are the foundations to successfully starting a nonprofit. In a nutshell, he talks about:

1. Believing in what you are doing.
2. Overcoming self-doubt.
3. Strong leadership and planning.

501c3go.com - can help you become a 501.c.3

Techsoup.org - a great place for affordable software for nonprofits

Weebly.com* - a free, easy to use, website builder.

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.enduringcharity.org

*this is an affiliate link. I have used, and love, Weebly.

Kenan Irving lost his wife, Ashley, to stomach cancer after nine years of marriage. During Ashley’s six month battle with cancer she kept a journal and wrote in it everyday. No one was suppose to read the journal until after Ashley had passed away. The hope was that no one would read this journal. But that is not how it turned out. And Kenan is now using this journal to help others heal, cope and live.

Kenan created The Cancer Journal Project. He says, “I wanted the journal itself to be part of the charity. I wanted this amazing historical document to be shared with the world.”

In this podcast, Kenan talks about how he created The Cancer Journal Project; how he brought media attention to his cause; and how, through this project, he has been able to help three children fulfill their dreams through “Make-a-Wish”.

This interview with Kenan is candid and honest. It is this sincerity that makes this a must listen podcast. And it is this honest that makes The Cancer Journal Project such a successful charity.

This is a story that should be heard, not read.

Website: thecancerjournalproject.org

Email Kenan: [email protected]

Kenan Irving lost his wife, Ashley, to stomach cancer after nine years of marriage. During Ashley's six month battle with cancer she kept a journal and wrote in it everyday.

No one was suppose to read the journal until after Ashley had passed away. The hope was that no one would read this journal. But that is not how it turned out.

Kenan is now using this journal to help others heal, coop and live. Kenan created The Cancer Journal Project. He says, "I wanted the journal itself to be part of the charity. I wanted this amazing historical document to be shared with the world."

In this podcast, Kenan talks about how he created The Cancer Journal Project. How he brought media attention to his cause. And how, through this project, he has been able to help three children fulfill their dreams through Make-a-Wish.

This interview with Kenan is candid and honest. It is this sincerity that makes this a must listen podcast. And it is this honest that makes The Cancer Journal Project such a successful charity.

This is a story that should be heard, not read.

Website: thecancerjournalproject.com Email Kenan: [email protected]

Abby Clemence is a corporate sponsorship expert who specializes in gaining sponsorship’s for nonprofits. In this podcast we discuss how to prepare a sponsorship marketing plan. Yes, a marketing plan. What many nonprofits don’t realize is that the money corporate sponsors use to sponsor a nonprofit comes from their marketing budget.

Abby talks about how to discover your target audience and line it up with the interest of a potential sponsor. Using real life scenarios, Abby walks us through how she has helped nonprofits raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in sponsorship money.

Listeners to The Nonprofit Ally Podcast (that’s you) get an extra 20% off all these books (below) for the first 60 days after the release of this podcast. Also, keep in mind, the prices are in Australian dollars… prices are about 25% less when converting AUD to USD.

8 Easy Steps to Turn Cold Calls into Hot Prospects

8 Founding Principles of Sponsorship Success – A Sponsorship Bible*

7 Steps to Stunning Sponsorship Proposals*

7 Tips to Event Proposal Perfection*

Book Bundle 1 (Stunning Sponsorship + Event Proposal)*

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Abby’s Website: Infinity Sponsorship

*These are affiliate links. I only affiliate with what I recommend.

Abby Clemence is a corporate sponsorship expert who specializes in gaining sponsorships for nonprofits. In this podcast we discuss how to prepare a sponsorship marketing plan. Yes, a marketing plan. What many nonprofits don't realize is that the money corporate sponsors use to sponsor a nonprofit comes from their marketing budget.

Abby talks about how to discover your target audience and line it up with the interest of a potential sponsor. Using real life scenarios, Abby walks us through how she helped nonprofits raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in sponsorship money.

Abby's Website: Infinity Sponsorship

Email Abby at: [email protected]

Follow Abby on Twitter: InfinitySponsor

Find Abby on FaceBook: Infinity Sponsorship on Facebook

If you are trying to tell a story about your nonprofit using video you probably have a few questions. How long should the video be? Who should be in it? Should you make a script? What's the best way to tell your story? What equipment do you need?

Well, in this podcast I talk with Mauricio Belgrano from Name Sake Pictures and he guides us through the video story telling process. He talks with us about telling a story that makes you more personable and credible, and helps you build a relationship with your supporters. He also talks about how to "find" the story that will help you connect with your audience.

Mauricio also talks to us about what three goals (not including fundraising) that you should try to accomplish with your video.

Connect with Mauricio at: Name Sake Pictures Email Mauricio at: [email protected]

Asking for money is tough. Let’s face it, not many of us enjoy the prospect of approaching somebody and asking them for a donation. But what if the person your asking is a corporation (they are people, you know). Talk about being nervous…

Sitting in a board room and asking for money from a business can be intimidating. But this is just what our guest, Carolyn Appleton, does for a living. Carolyn shares with us her experiences working with nonprofits and how she helps them find donations from businesses.

Also, I announce the upcoming “Ultimate Crowdfunding Course”. It’s a four part webinar course that will help you set up your next crowdfunding campaign from start to finish. You can learn more about the course on the Ultimate Crowdfunding Course page.

Carolyn Appleton’s website: carolynmappleton.com

Carolyn’s Twitter page: twitter.com/carolynappleton

Guidestar: guidestar.org

Asking Matter website: askingmatters.com

Nonprofit Technology Network: nten.org

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