It's that time of year again. A time to reflect, give, share, and grow - to express gratitude.In light of the giving season, we’re flipping the script! Instead of chatting with nonprofit thought leaders, we are highlighting the most touching stories of individuals who fiercely support nonprofits and their “why.”Because without supporters, nonprofits couldn’t exist.During the 12-day series, Maria will be exploring topics surrounding: hardships, perseverance, fundraising, social media, and the ...

It's that time of year again. A time to reflect, give, share, and grow - to express gratitude.In light of the giving season, we’re flipping the script! Instead of chatting with nonprofit thought leaders, we are highlighting the most touching stories of individuals who fiercely support nonprofits and their “why.”Because without supporters, nonprofits couldn’t exist.During the 12-day series, Maria will be exploring topics surrounding: hardships, perseverance, fundraising, social media, and the ...

It's that time of year again. A time to reflect, give, share, and grow - to express gratitude.In light of the giving season, we’re flipping the script! Instead of chatting with nonprofit thought leaders, we are highlighting the most touching stories of individuals who fiercely support nonprofits and their “why.”Because without supporters, nonprofits couldn’t exist.During the 12-day series, Maria will be exploring topics surrounding: hardships, perseverance, fundraising, social media, and the ...

Let’s face it - a different set of rules governs nonprofits than our corporate peers who are celebrated when they embrace an idea only to “fail faster”. ‍Fail faster? Not an option. Suggest something new? Pitch a new approach? Stop doing something we’ve always done?Ask why we’ve always done it that way? Those are dollars earmarked for the mission you’re talking about. There’s nothing cavalier about it. Our mission is depending on us to do what we've always done. To ra...

Apple does not have a brand awareness problem. I bet you recognize a Nike logo every time you see it. The same goes for brand-name nonprofits who have household name brand recognition and a cause that is broad, deep, and well understood. Many nonprofits believe a lack of brand awareness is their chief problem to overcome, asking questions like:If my cause is little-known, does that limit my sphere of support?What can I do if my budget and team is too small to cover the addressable market...

Joining us this episode is the Susan G. Komen thought leaders responsible for 13k new supporters and 56k fundraisers that equated to more than 175k new donations. Here's what we'll cover:How Komen's first Facebook Challenge changed their perception of a successful social fundraising strategyWhat Komen learned during the Facebook Challenges and what they plan on doing differentlyHow they convinced the organization to embark on this new strategy?To get the insider's scoop on Susan G. Komen...