Let's be honest and tell the truth. We all get distracted. No one is exempt. Some of my closest colleagues wouldn't believe this is true for me, but I reassure them all the time I'm not different from them. The key for me is that I've been able to identify the 3 faces of distraction.

The 3 faces of distraction are ours, so don't look for no one else but you. At some point, we all had them. If you're not sure, I'm happy to show you mine. 

Continue reading at: http://nwebsterllc.com/sewnaw-podcast/3-faces-distraction.

N

As of recent, the question I keep hearing is "What is social innovation?" in business arenas. The 'social innovation' throws a lot of people off. The basic concept of innovation is to create. However, when adding the social aspect to innovation, the looks you'll get are somewhat aloof.

Is it the 'social' before the innovation? Why doesn't social innovation make sense? Hasn't social innovation been established and recognized? Don't we have social innovator awards? Aren't there great social innovators in history?

The answers to all these questions depends on your view of social innovation. One's perspective would have to take in account that 'social' programs are correlated to government subsidies (i.e. - food stamps, housing, social security, etcetera). Therefore, anything with 'social' in front of it has to do with the government. The Graduate School of Stanford Business has a Center of Social Innovation, and they define it to be a novel solution to a social problem that is more effective, efficient, sustainable, or just than current solutions. The value created accrues primarily to society rather than to private individuals.

Continue reading at http://nwebsterllc.com/sewnaw-podcast/what-is-social-innovation. 

Thanks,

N

My earlier blog on How to Be An Uber Driver was early in my career, but since then I’ve had multiple inquiries and request on how to to be an Uber driver. In addition, I’ve also received my first referral. I’m happy to know those who are looking for extra money can find it with this opportunity.

Read the rest of the blog on our website: http://nwebsterllc.com/sewnaw-podcast/special-uber-driver. 

We all got problems. No one's exempt. Today on May 11, 2016, I've encountered a major issue. This happened out of nowhere. There was no warning, no planning and it's done to where I have no control over any of it. However, conflict provides clarity. 

As a Christian and believer of Jesus Christ, I get my strength from Roman 8:28 (KJV): "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Therefore, for anyone struggling out there, know that any conflict is good.

To read the rest of the blog, click here: http://nwebsterllc.com/sewnaw-podcast/conflict-provides-clarity. 

N

This podcast of the 4 Steps of Fundraising stemmed from a blog I wrote titled The 4 Components of Nonprofit Fundraising back on Jan 2015. I'm coming back to this topic because nonprofits are expected to perform in shark infested waters. The environment for donors have been snatched up via crowdfunding agencies.

To learn more of funding around nonprofits and crowdfunding, click here for my opinion around that topic. But we're going to keep it moving. For the 4 steps of fundraising, they are the following:

1. Create AWARENESS - show up on their radar, and get more people in the door. We as nonprofits need to learn how to market year-around, not just for events or programs. This should be an ongoing process.
2. EDUCATE your supporters - don't pigeon-hole or discriminate anyone. You never know how someone can help you once their qualified and prove to be a good fit.
3. Allow a VARIETY for your donors - not everyone wants to donate. There are donors who want to donate money, but are also looking for opportunities to fulfill their time. They too want to make a difference without becoming a social entrepreneur.
4. Have donor LOYALTY - provide the opportunity for reoccurring donations. One-time gifts are going to happen, but that shouldn't be the goal. Create the expectation with your staff to have donors on a reoccurring donation.

As I said in the podcast, I'm not perfect and learning this with my nonprofit too. You (and I) must evolve to stay relevant. Therefore, make the necessary changes to be successful with your organization.

For more information, the sources discussed in SEwNAW are below. We hope you enjoy our show. Any feedback is good feedback. Subscribe, share and review!

In the meantime, Dream Big and Godspeed.
N

Resources:
Teaching BUS280 at Clark College
How to be a Social Entrepreneur: Create Your Nonprofit in 10 Steps
Google & Flint, Michigan

Getting up in front of people has never been a weakness for me.

When I was younger, my friends would like to use me to encourage

All businesses need to know how to market themselves. Nike kills

For social entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs alike, one of the

The core four tips Bullock gave of marketing yourself, was the

For more information, the sources discussed in SEwNAW are below.

In the meantime, Dream Big and Godspeed.

Resources:

No one likes to fail. Failing is a derogatory word. It's rarely

To be an entrepreneur is risking the "comfortable security" of

For more of the blog, click here: http://nwebsterllc.com/sewnaw-podcast/fail-forward. 

For more information, the sources

In the meantime, Dream Big and

N

This was a long overdue podcast, and my apologies. I owe you

Starting a nonprofit was one of best decisions in my life. It

It's never been so easier to start a nonprofit. The IRS has the

As promised, here are the 10 steps:

For more information, the sources discussed in SEwNAW are below.

In the meantime, Dream Big and Godspeed!

Resources:

Too many times do I get the crazy look when I explain nonprofits are businesses too. Why is it so complicated to understand nonprofits are businesses? Personally, I believe it's because no one teaches this in basic K-12 education. Professionally, I don't believe society understand the true value contributes to our economy, community and well-being as humans. Then I get that one-liner, "Nonprofits don't make a profit [ha-ha-ha]!" Ummmmmm, no. Nonprofits do make a profit. 

To read more, go to this link: http://nwebsterllc.com/sewnaw-podcast/nonprofits-are-businesses-too. 

One of my first "deer in the headlights" learnings was the 'School to Prison Pipeline' during a networking event. This professional mentioned it briefly assuming I knew all about it because I worked with schools. As I continued to nod my head, I was completely clueless about these issues.

Continue reading at this link: http://nwebsterllc.com/sewnaw-podcast/school-prison-pipeline.