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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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Can your leadership, board, and key audiences rattle off your organization's mission statement? Maybe, but not likely. Can they each tell you what your organization is about? Probably, but based on their perspective you can get a wide variety of answers. This is why clarity and simplicity is so key when it comes to nonprofit marketing! On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Wes Gay to talk about the importance of clarifying you marketing messages. A must-listen episode for anyone in marketing or development and a great one to share with your boards as well!

Wes is the chief guide at Wayfinder, a StoryBrand certified agency. He is a TEDx speaker, a Forbes contributor, and a certified StoryBrand guide who helps brands use the power of story to create a clear and compelling message for their employees and customers.

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What would happen to your fundraising strategy if you knew your donors beyond their names and addresses? What would happen if you could understand their passions, connections, and social circles? For many organizations, this would be a game changer in influencing how marketing dollars are spent and how messages are crafted. With the new options available to AI, this idea is now within easy reach and on this episode host Meghan Speer sits down with Moshe Hecht to talk about how AI can up your fundraising game.

A philanthropic futurist and innovator, at the helm of Charidy.com Moshe built a global team and platform that helped 8,000+ organizations raise over 3 billion dollars in 8 years. Dedicated to advancing philanthropy through the use of technology, he won the Nonprofit Technology Professional of the Year award (Nonprofit Pro) and his articles on the future of giving have been published in Forbes, Guidestar, Nonprofit Pro, Nonprofit Quarterly, and eJewishPhilanthropy. Moshe also makes angel investments in technology that services the nonprofit and corporate giving markets.
Moshe has worked with some of the world’s most prominent nonprofits such as the American Cancer Society and others, on revolutionizing their digital donation infrastructures.

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If the average person looked at their bank statement for the month, how many subscriptions do you think they would find? Between streaming services, delivery services, and apps, it's probably more than we realize! The subscription mindset has taken over our society and in today's episode host Meghan Speer sits down with Dave Raley to talk about how nonprofits can increase their recurring giving through it.

As a consultant, speaker, writer, and founder of Imago Consulting, Dave Raley works with leaders who recognize the importance of innovation as a path to profitable growth. Over the past 20 years, Dave has worked with, spoken to, and inspired hundreds of nonprofits to grow, develop strategies, and launch new products and initiatives. He’s the author of The Wave Report, a weekly report on waves to watch – trends and lessons leaders can learn from and apply to their leadership. He’s also the co-founder and host of the Purpose & Profit Podcast – a show about the intersection of nonprofit causes and for-profit businesses.

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Anyone who works in fundraising dreams of a world where everyone automatically cares about and supports their mission without even having to be asked, but that is just not our reality. In our actual world, donors are people who have lives and jobs and responsibilities and even if they do want to support the mission, they don't want to be treated like an ATM machine. This is where the importance of providing value back to donors comes in. In today's episode Meghan Speer sits down with Brad Davies to discuss the importance of cultivating donor relationships where we give and don't just take. He has some practical advise for creating resources that showcase your mission but appeal to your audience that you won't want to miss!

Brad developed and leads Salem Cultivate, which gives ministries access to the largest Christian audience online and deploys sophisticated fundraising practices to deliver new names and donors. Previously Brad was the Fundraiser in Chief of Hatch Fundraising. He was the project director of the Online Fundraising Scorecard which looked at the fundraising practices of over 400 national nonprofits and developed the Digital Fundraising Academy to equip fundraisers in this new digital age. He lives in Dallas Texas with his wife Katy, loves the art of pour-over coffee, and is frequently found chasing his children around while smoking meat in his backyard. 

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