Charity Coffee Chats

Charity Coffee Chats

By Tim BennettBusinessNon-Profit
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Charity Coffee Chats episodes

  • Java Generosity (S2 - Episode 1) - Are charities in danger? Fundraising more critical than ever
    Tim Bennett and Crystal Zens are back for another week. We are shifting our conversation to the world of fundraising. A true passion for them - if you couldn't tell, as Tim got a bit worked up throughout the conversation.
    The conversation started when we read the most recent study from the Ontario Nonprofit Network, which highlights the crisis impacting the nonprofit work. Increased expenses and demand combined with inflation and a trend of decreased giving. This creates a perfect storm for the sector.
    Have a listen to our intro conversation and throughout the Java Generosity series as we talk to those in the sector who can help you ramp up your fundraising efforts.
    Make sure to like, subscribe and reach out. We love hearing from you!
    Links so some of the information we spoke about:
    Study from Ontario Nonprofit Network:
    Nonprofit Sector Surveys - Ontario Nonprofit Network (theonn.ca)
    2023 Giving Report from CanadaHelps:
    The Giving Report 2023 | CanadaHelps - Donate to any charity in Canada
    Dan Pallotta Ted Talk
    The way we think about charity is dead wrong | Dan Pallotta - YouTube
    31 min
  • Culture Code Ep 5: TeamsGiving and Giving Thanks

    Tim and Crystal are back for another week and wrapping up our first miniseries - The Culture Code.

    In a world that often moves too fast, we pause to reflect on the profound significance of giving thanks both to our team but also to our partners. From acts of kindness to the ripple effect of thankfulness, In Episode 5 we'll uncover the hidden treasures that lie within the simple act of saying "thank you. We will explore the transformative power of gratitude.

    We are also joined by Chelsey Hudkins who has spent her career working in the charitable sector in Alberta but since COVID has also shared her experiences fishing through videos, blogs and podcasts fishing as part of the Women's Fishing Network. You can follow Chelsey and her journey on Instagram at @chelsey__nicole__ (double underscores).

    With Chelsey we talk about how to show gratitude to your team and how you can ensure you are a good team member. She also talk's about the giant calendar that Crystal spoke about in an earlier episode. Nothing about the super salad though!?

    With the ending of the Culture Code we are now moving onto discuss the world of Fundraising.

    As always we would love to hear from you! Connect with us online and make sure to give us a like or review!

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

    52 min
  • Ep4: Culture Code - Beyond the Walls
    Tim and Crystal are back for another Charity Coffee Chat, and this time, we are back into the crazy world of school lunches, discussing the fact that apparently Christmas is right around the corner and battling the back-to-school illnesses.
    When we first talked about doing the podcast we wanted to bring other charity leaders to the table to learn from their experiences. This week we welcomed our first guest!! We were really excited to talk with Heather Ferguson who is the Director, New Program Strategy with Scouts Canada. Her and her team "The TACOS" are quickly preparing to launch an exciting pilot Program called Learn to Lead and in a very short time Heather was able to bring this virtual team together and have quickly moved through the stages of Team Development and have quickly hit the preforming stage.
    Heather shares her experiences leading a remote team and discusses the unique challenges leaders face in managing and leading teams in virtual or flexible environments. It explores effective communication, team collaboration, and maintaining a strong team culture in a distributed workforce.
    Don't forget to like, subscribe and leave a review!
    Learn more about everything happening at Scouts Canada at www.scouts.ca and specifically Learn to Learn at https://www.scouts.ca/learn-to-lead/apply or on Instagram at @l2lscouts.
    40 min
  • Ep3: Culture Code - Building a Contagious Culture
    Welcome back! This week Tim and Crystal are back to continue our conversation about the importance of culture within your organization.
    This week we look at Igniting Teamwork: Revolutionizing the bond within teams can be achieved through a diverse range of innovative activities that promote empathy, trust, collaboration, and shared experiences, such as volunteering together, participating in unique challenges, and engaging in team-building exercises centered around fostering a culture of support and selflessness. We unveil innovative ideas to accomplish greatness and bring your team to the next level.
    We discuss Simon Sinek's clip that highlights how the Navy Seals have such great teams, and we learn about the Super Salad... Tim is still skeptical (about the salad, not the Navy Seals).
    To all the charities working on the front lines to support the communities in British Columbia and Northwest Territories currently dealing with the threat of wildfire. We see you and thank you for all your work and for always stepping up when our communities need you the most.
    As always, we love to hear from you, so please don't hesitate to reach out. Please like, review and share! Oh.... also big congrats to Stephanie D., who won our $15 Starbucks gift card. Stay tuned for your next chance to win.
    41 min
  • Ep2: Culture Code - Wealth of Wellness
    Welcome to episode 2.  Don’t forget to engage with us for a chance to win a $15 Starbucks gift card.  That way you can have a coffee with us!!
    In "The Wealth of Wellness," Crystal and Tim dive into the importance of having a healthy staff in a charity organization.  When our teams are in good health, we can better serve and make a positive impact in the community.
    The rocky mountains and 800 kilometres separate Tim and Crystal, and on the day we recorded, the internet was not cooperating. Sorry for any distorted audio. 
    Tune in and join the conversation! Don’t forget to rate, subscribe and tell a friend.  We are also on Facebook and Instagram under “Charity Coffee Chats.”
    Until text time… remember you matter!
    33 min
  • Ep1: Culture Code - Unleashing your team's superpowers

    The secrets to building high-performing teams: Building and leading high-performing teams on a not-for-profit budget. This topic delves

    into strategies for leaders to cultivate strong teams, including effective team communication, fostering collaboration, leveraging individual strengths, and
    promoting shared accountability and goal alignment.


    Hosts Crystal and Tim talk about their experiences leading diverse teams in the non-profit sector, and they share things they wish they did differently. They also may spend a couple of minutes talking about Tim's love of Darkwing Duck and how this hero teaches leaders a lot of important lessons.


    We would also love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and have a chance to win a coffee on us!

    45 min
  • Introduction to Charity Coffee Chats

    Crystal Zens and Tim Bennett have been living the Nonprofit Life in Canada for many years and it was their desire to create change within the sector that brought them together. Join them as they chat all things nonprofit over a cup of coffee.


    This introduction episode just gives you a bit of history on their journey in the nonprofit sector and why they decided to jump into the world of podcasts.


    Let's connect:

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/charitycoffeechats

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094578318866

    10 min

About Charity Coffee Chats

From the publisher's feed

Crystal Zens and Tim Bennett have both spent most of their careers working in the nonprofit sector in Canada. While the Rocky Mountains may separate them they have found every opportunity to collaborate and now want to sit down every couple of weeks to talk about the highs and lows of living the #NonProfitLife.