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It’s time to stop being satisfied with “well, that’s how it’s always been.” How can you help move an organization forward that seems to be stuck in place as a leader in the organization or as just a member of the team? How can you create proactive strategies that allow for necessary change in a world that is always changing? Learn how to get started with breaking through stagnation and creating sustainable change in your organization that will allow for greater growth and success. On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Beth Fisher to discuss how to lead your team and how to lead yourself to create change in your organization and create new success for your mission. 

Beth Fisher is a corporate and nonprofit executive with 25+ years of experience leading individuals, teams, and organizations to re-engineer strategies and business processes for increased efficiency, stronger cross-functional collaboration, and skyrocketing sales. She is uniquely positioned with a diverse career including: a top-ranking technology sales leader with global clients; a widely-recognized, brand-building C-suite nonprofit executive; a published author; and a business consultant with subject matter expertise in the business and theology space. The common thread and key to her success is bringing together the right strategies, tools, talent, systems, and execution to help organizations thrive.

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How can you mold your leadership strategies to create a culture of generosity in your nonprofit organization that allows for strong relationships with donors and with every member of your team? How can you implement important principles into the day-to-day operations of your organization that creates a culture for growth, authenticity, and comradery? Learn how to break down walls between different groups of your team, stay connected to your cause through adopting a willingness to get shoulder-to-shoulder with people, and become a model of transparency and authenticity as a leader in your organization. On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Gabe Cooper to discuss strategies for creating a responsive nonprofit that builds a culture of generosity inside and outside its office.

Gabe Cooper is the Founder and CEO of Virtuous, a Responsive Nonprofit CRM & Marketing Platform helping nonprofits build lasting relationships with their donors. He is also the author of the top-selling book Responsive Fundraising and The Responsive Nonprofit: 8 Practices that Drive Nonprofit Innovation. After serving in a leadership role at a large nonprofit, Gabe went on to help build a series of successful software products in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. His team’s products have been featured in Wired, USA Today, NY Times, and Apple’s WWDC. His drive stems from a passion to create market-defining software and help charities reimagine generosity.

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How can you ensure that you are dedicating the most time to the aspects of your life and work that you care about the most? How can you create an environment that allows your team to prioritize what they care about most while also maintaining productivity? Learn how to effectively prioritize your goals and encourage your team members to prioritize theirs as well by recognizing where you currently are and drawing a plan for how to get to your desired destination. On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Nicole Smithee to discuss defining what success looks like for you and creating an environment where all your team members can find the success that will bring them the most satisfaction and reward. 

Nicole has spent over 20 years serving the local church and speaking at conferences, churches, and events around the world. She is passionate about helping leaders thrive in their calling, and provides personal and practical coaching and community for Christian female leaders through the Lead with Love Coaching and Cohort. She also provides communication coaching for pastors, non-profit leaders, and public speakers. She is the co-author of Brilliance Awakened: 21 Devotions to Embrace Your God-Given Potential. She has most recently been featured as a regular contributor on YouVersion’s Verse of the Day. She lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband Ben and their daughter Quinn.

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As presidential elections grow nearer, how much should your organization change your marketing strategy and how much should you keep the same? How can you make your attempts to connect with new and old donors stand out among the rush of emails, text messages, and direct mail that comes with election season? Learn about how to navigate through an election year and how to avoid common mistakes that nonprofit organizations make during this time. On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Jeff Kruszyna and Joel Baugher to discuss strategies for nonprofit organizations during the election year. 

Jeff Kruszyna is a three-time Peer Choice “All Star Award” winner and a 2019 recipient of the American Association of Political Consultants’ “40 Under 40 Award” who has raised more than $100 million for Republican campaigns, political action committees, veteran support groups, Christian charities, and other conservative advocacy organizations. He has more than 20 years of experience in the areas of Republican politics, direct response strategy, fundraising, copywriting, design, donor acquisition, list selection, segmentation and analysis. 

Joel Baugher is a networker whose agency expertise spans all facets of direct mail fundraising, including creative cause concepts and program strategy, list selection and analysis, print production brokerage, and creative copywriting. He has helped grow programs into nationally-recognized institutions by routinely exceeding client growth and revenue goals. For two decades, Joel Baugher has helped guide the direct response marketing success of charitable nonprofits, Christian missions groups, political candidates, and conservative advocacy organizations.

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Whether it’s an interview about the life of one of the people your organization is helping or a discussion with your donors about the motivations behind their support for your cause, the ability to capture and communicate a story is crucial to the success of your organization. So how do you enhance your storytelling abilities and improve the stories that your organization tells? How can you tell the story of the present while also inviting your audience to play a role in a possible story for the future? On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Arielle Bateman to discuss her 4 practices that she suggests for improving your storytelling: stay hopeful, be curious, focus on the people, and own your story. 

Arielle has worked as a nonprofit storyteller for more than 12 years in international relief, human services, and museums. Her work has spanned the donor pipeline from direct response to major gifts. As a dedicated fundraiser and communicator, she enjoys sharing stories of transformation and building relationships in the community. She loves helping people to discover their philanthropic passions and to support the work that’s closest to their heart.

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How much time do you spend on your organization’s finances? Are you confident that you have the correct processes in place to manage your finances as efficiently and effectively as possible? Finances should be a path towards your mission, not an obstacle in front of it. Learn about all the benefits of developing your finance management processes to optimize your time and resources. On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Alexis Becker to discuss the world of modern finance management and the outsourcing possibilities for nonprofit organizations.

Alexis Becker is the Accounting and Advisory Services Practice Leader for Maxis by Freed Maxick. 

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Has your social media content felt repetitive and robotic lately? Are you and your organization looking for a way to refresh your social media content and maximize your social media presence? Influencer marketing may be the refreshment that your social media pages need. Learn how to humanize your message by tapping into the potential of social media influencers who have audiences that are interested in your organization and its purpose! On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Ryan Davis and Mel to discuss the world of influencer marketing and the doors it could open for your nonprofit organization.

Ryan Davis has over twenty years experience in digital strategy for non-profit and advocacy organizations. He was the founding Social Media Director at Blue State and is the co-founder of People First. Ryan currently works with dozens of organizations across the country on influencer marketing.

Mel is a content creator who creates traveling content across several social media platforms. She has worked with several nonprofits to raise awareness about environmental issues in an effort to protect the lands that she visits and loves. She has worked with People First on several campaigns. 

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Are all of your marketing efforts worth the time and money you pour into them? How do you get the best results from your marketing campaigns and optimize the use of your resources? Learn how to break through the dead-ends of ineffective and unproductive marketing that does not benefit your organization and saps you of time and money that you could be using elsewhere. On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Lindsay LaShall to discuss three of her courses that are available on the Nonprofit Hub website for you. These courses will teach you how to cut the deadweight on your marketing campaigns and spend your marketing resources more effectively through focused marketing practices and team management!

Social Media Solution - https://nonprofithub.org/social-media-solution/

Never Enough Time - https://nonprofithub.org/never-enough-time/

Get More Done: Delegation Training - https://nonprofithub.org/get-more-done-course/

Lindsay Dayton LaShell is the founder of Diamond + Branch Marketing Group, a digital marketing agency that provides strategy, content and analysis to women-owned and purpose-driven organizations. She’s passionate about using her powers and the internet as a force for good.

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What is the best way to convince someone to donate to your organization? How can you maintain relationships with donors to bring in more donations from them in the future? These questions are crucial to the success and long-term growth of organizations, and the answers are not always simple! On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Matt Hussey to discuss strategies for persuading people to donate and maintaining long-term relationships with donors through the power of storytelling.

Matthew Hussey is the Lead Strategist & Founder. Throughout his career, he has raised millions for charities across North America. He leads a growing team of fundraisers working to grow the direct response fundraising programs to create more “generosity experiences” for donors and organizations alike. Since starting Generosity X, he has been recognized as an award-winning entrepreneur (BC Business 30 under 30). His business has quickly become a recognizable marketing agency for charities looking to grow. Generosity X is on track to double the team in 2024.

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One of the biggest challenges a nonprofit leader can face is managing their team. When you have a diverse group of people from multiple generations who all come with their own unique communication styles, motivations, and life experiences, it can be tough to bridge those gaps. On today's episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Kate Viana from Nontoxic Nonprofits to discuss everything leaders need to understand about these different generations and how to manage them effectively. 

Kate's odyssey in nonprofit communications and marketing spans over a decade, evolving from a dedicated volunteer and board member to a committed staff member. She ventured into contract and freelance work along the way, ultimately circling back as a full-time staff member and part-time consultant focused on remedying communication breakdowns and cultural toxicity, as well as providing high-quality, affordable marketing for small nonprofits. She has worked with dozens of nonprofit organizations and causes, from healthcare and tourism to child welfare and animal rescue. Kate is a NANOE Certified Nonprofit Consultant and holds a BA in International Studies, an MA in Global Communication, and a professional Certificate of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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