Nonprofit Confidential

Common sayings we hear around the workplace are often found to be untrue after further investigation.

In the best case scenario, these little myths are totally harmless but in the nonprofit field, these myths can hold your organization back from serving your community to best of your abilities. 

In this episode, I dispel five myths nonprofit organizations commonly encounter. 

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Remember when strategic planning meant multiple, day long meetings and a thick packet of information? 

Nonprofits have moved away from this method of strategic planning in recent years- thankfully!

In this episode I answer FAQ’s about strategic planning in general as well as describe three scaled down and more efficient methods for strategic planning.

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As the saying goes, the only constant is change. If that's the case, why is it so hard to deal with? 

Shaking things up at your nonprofit is not an easy task. In fact, an incredible 70% of change management projects fail. 

In this episode, I discuss why it is so difficult to introduce change into your organization and share 6 tips to help you make your next change management project a success. 

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It goes without saying that nonprofits with strong, engaged boards are more successful than those with lackluster boards.

We know what a board of directors is supposed to do, so what does it take for a board to head towards excellence and away from ordinary? 

In this episode, we answer this question and share with you the seven key factors that separate strong boards from the pack. 

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In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, this week's episode is all about stress and what we can do to relieve it. The nonprofit sector checks off many of the characteristics that lead to workplace stress.

Things like low salary and excessive workloads (sound familiar?) can cause our staff to become stressed and actually leads to lower quality work. 

The work we do in our sector is far too important to allow us to show up as less than our best selves. In this episode, I share 5 suggestions for ways you can reduce stress for yourself, as well as 5 suggestions for how nonprofit leaders can reduce stress amongst their team members. 

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Sharron McDaniel is the Outreach Coordinator extraordinaire who has helped ART180 become an integral part of the Richmond, VA community. From its location in the arts district to creating a comfortable space for teens to hang out, ART180 has done a great job of intentionally creating an organization that young people want to engage with. 

But, that's only half the battle. Sharron's job as Outreach Coordinator involves going out into the community and recruiting youth to actually participate in the impactful programs offered by ART180, all while wearing the many hats that fall under Outreach Coordinator. 

In this episode, we talk about how she stays organized, measuring the success of the Outreach Coordinator role, engaging youth, and so much more. 

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This episode provides answers to all the questions that keep you up at night, such as:

How can I engage my board in fundraising? 

How can I recruit a board for my new nonprofit? 

Should my organization participate in Giving Tuesday? 

And so much more! This is one episode you do not want to miss. 

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What does it take to create a successful fundraising program? Especially one that relies on volunteers? In this episode, I get all the insider details from Elizabeth Anderson, VP of Fund Development for the Junior League of Richmond. 

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If you've ever gone through the process of switching donor databases, you know it's the worst thing ever. Stress, anxiety, conflict- these don't have to be par for the course. 

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Choosing the right fundraising event for your donor crowd can make or break your event. While there's a lot of information out there about what tools to use to raise money or unique ideas for fundraising events, there is NOT much information out there about how to choose the best fundraising event for your specific organization. This episode fills in this gap.