Nonprofit Jenni Show

Advocacy (which does not necessarily include lobbying!) is one of the most effective tactics a nonprofit can use to serve its mission. Advocacy expert Brenda Gadd is here to share some examples of how nonprofits can engage in public policy advocacy… And she also gives us a quick recap about the difference between advocacy and lobbying.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out:

— Brenda Gadd's advocacy firm, Rethink Public Strategies

— Episode #75 of the Nonprofit Jenni Show, where we talk about the basics of advocacy and lobbying for nonprofits (Scroll down to find episode #75 in your podcast app!)

— Little Green Light's free fundraising resources

— Visionary Accounting Group's free webinar on building your nonprofit's financial foundation

— My once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode plus free marketing and fundraising resources!

Visit nonprofitjenni.com to get Marketing and Fundraising resources, find support for your organization, or to contact Jenni. 

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

©2021 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

What's next for your career? Whether you're looking to learn new development skills, branch out as a freelance grant writer, or just scope out new career options, you'll love this interview with Meredith Noble about the career journey of a grant writer.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out:

— Meredith Noble's book "How to Write a Grant" (Don't forget to enter for a chance to win a FREE book on my Instagram page!)

— Meredith Noble's free webinar on grant writing

— Nonprofit Megaphone's Google Ad Grant resources

— Visionary Accounting Group's free webinar on building your nonprofit's financial foundation

— My once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode plus free marketing and fundraising resources!

Visit nonprofitjenni.com to get Marketing and Fundraising resources, find support for your organization, or to contact Jenni. 

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

©2021 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

NOW is the perfect time of year to start strategic planning for 2022! This week, we revisit an interview with Holly Rustick about what a nonprofit strategic plan should include and how to start the process with your leadership team.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out:

— Holly Rustick's Nonprofit Strategic Planning Master Course

— Little Green Light's FREE fundraising resources

— My once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode plus free marketing and fundraising resources!

Visit nonprofitjenni.com to get Marketing and Fundraising resources, find support for your organization, or to contact Jenni. 

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

©2021 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

Explore different types of mission-driven organizations, and compare which options are most effective for pursuing your cause. Play a round of Nonprofit Trivia with Rachel Bearbower from smallshopstrategies.com to test your knowledge about alternatives to starting a 501(c)3 nonprofit!

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out:

— Free training on how to be a grant writer at learngrantwriting.org/jenni

— Nonprofit Jenni's Book Club at nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub

— My previous podcast episode, Should I Start A Nonprofit? (Search for episode #61 in your podcast app)

— B Corps info at benefitcorp.net/businesses/how-become-benefit-corporation

— Mutual aid organization info at vice.com/en/article/y3mkjv/what-is-mutual-aid-and-how-can-it-help-with-coronavirus

— National Network of Fiscal Sponsors at fiscalsponsors.org

Visit nonprofitjenni.com to get Marketing and Fundraising resources, find support for your organization, or to contact Jenni. 

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

©2021 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

This week, we chat with Abby Lehman, the Director of Development and Partnerships at Photo Start. Abby explains how her nonprofit has been able to thrive during the pandemic thanks to skilled volunteers who provide vital digital marketing and fundraising support.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out:

— The application for my new (fake) book club!

—  My book recommendations on Amazon

— My previous podcast episode about pro bono partnerships (tap here to listen, or search for episode #76 in your podcast app)

— Catchafire, the website Abby uses to connect with skilled volunteers

— Photo Start's volunteer page, where you can check out Photo Start's volunteer application and opportunities

— My once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode plus free marketing and fundraising resources! 

Visit nonprofitjenni.com to get Marketing and Fundraising resources, find support for your organization, or to contact Jenni. 

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

©2021 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

This week, we chat with Joanne Samuel Goldblum, founder of the National Diaper Bank Network and coauthor of the new book "Broke in America: Seeing, Understanding, and Ending U. S. Poverty". Joanne offers advice for nonprofit leaders who are working to combat deep-rooted systemic issues, like poverty.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out:

— My podcast episode about how nonprofits can engage in advocacy (tap here to listen, or search for episode #75 in your podcast app)

— Giveaway! I'm giving away a free copy of Joanne's book on my Instagram

Visit nonprofitjenni.com to get Marketing and Fundraising resources, find support for your organization, or to contact Jenni. 

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

©2021 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

It's time for a round of Nonprofit Trivia about Donor Journeys! Test your knowledge about the best ways to keep donors engaged in your mission after they've given their first monetary donation to your nonprofit. Learn how donors want to get involved with your mission and how they prefer to keep in touch.

In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out:

— Bloomerang's 2019 survey about donor thank you calls

— Blackbaud's 2013 report, "The Next Generation of American Giving"

— Learn Grant Writing, an awesome organization that helps you learn to become a grant writer

— Keshet, one of the nonprofits Michelle supports

— Caritas of Austin, the nonprofit Michelle works for

Visit nonprofitjenni.com to get Marketing and Fundraising resources, find support for your organization, or to contact Jenni. 

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

©2021 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

It's our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we're featuring over 100 nonprofit leaders to highlight great nonprofit work happening all over the country. In this episode, you'll hear:

— 100 nonprofit leaders share their mission and something they've learned over the past 100 years

— How to enter to win a free mini-course from Nonprofit Jenni's professional development store

— Some of Jenni's favorite moments from the past 100 episodes, including her favorite advice and quotes from interview guests

— A debut of two new segments of the Nonprofit Jenni Show with Emily Summers, a philanthropist and singer/songwriter who wrote our theme songs!

Get a list of the 100+ nonprofits featured in this episode when you sign up for our email newsletter at tinyurl.com/nonprofitjenni — We'll send out the list on Friday, April 9 so you can follow these nonprofits on social media, sign up for their email lists, and reach out directly to connect with one another. (If you're listening after April 9, visit our blog to search for the list.)

Enter to win a free mini-course about Local Giving Days, Nonprofit PR Plans, or Online and Silent Auctions at tinyurl.com/nonprofitjenni — The winners will be chosen and contacted on Tuesday, April 13!

Find Emily Summers on Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, and her website.

Find Jenni's book recommendations on Amazon to order physical copies, ebooks, or audiobooks of her favorite books for personal and professional development. Also, sign up for Jenni's (Fake) Book Club updates at tinyurl.com/nonprofitjenni

Visit nonprofitjenni.com to get Marketing and Fundraising resources, find support for your organization, or to contact Jenni. 

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

©2021 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

It's our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we're featuring over 100 nonprofit leaders to highlight great nonprofit work happening all over the country. In this episode, you'll hear:

— 100 nonprofit leaders share their mission and something they've learned over the past 100 years

— How to enter to win a free mini-course from Nonprofit Jenni's professional development store

— Some of Jenni's favorite moments from the past 100 episodes, including her favorite advice and quotes from interview guests

— A special interview and performance by Emily Summers, a philanthropist and singer/songwriter who wrote our theme songs!

Get a list of the 100+ nonprofits featured in this episode when you sign up for our email newsletter at tinyurl.com/nonprofitjenni — We'll send out the list on Friday, April 9 so you can follow these nonprofits on social media, sign up for their email lists, and reach out directly to connect with one another. (If you're listening after April 9, visit our blog to search for the list.)

Enter to win a free mini-course about Local Giving Days, Nonprofit PR Plans, or Online and Silent Auctions at tinyurl.com/nonprofitjenni — The winners will be chosen and contacted on Tuesday, April 13!

Find Emily Summers on Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, and her website.

Visit nonprofitjenni.com to get Marketing and Fundraising resources, find support for your organization, or to contact Jenni. 

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

©2021 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.

This week, Jenni talks with some partners who can support your nonprofit's capacity building to increase your impact. First, Jenni interviews Colleen Kazemi, the Executive Director of Social Venture Partners Denver, about how SVP connects nonprofits and social ventures with pro bono support services. Then we'll talk with Paul Collier, founder of Coeffect and one of SVP Denver's partners, to learn how nonprofits can build capacity by developing their theory of change.

Visit nonprofitjenni.com to get Marketing and Fundraising resources, find support for your organization, or to contact Jenni. 

Produced by Ben Hill Sound

Music by Emily Summers

©2021 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.