By Julia Campbell
Nonprofit Nation is hosted by Julia Campbell, digital marketing and fundraising expert, nonprofit consultant, and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits and How to Build
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Research indicates that around 60% of GenZs are inspired to donate to charity by social media. 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media end up taking some sort of action.
This recording is of a LinkedIn Live chat with Stephen Knight, Director of Communications for JustLeadershipUSA.
Join us as we talk about the themes of our upcoming conference session and what fundraisers need to know about social media in 2024.
Our session at Bridge 2024: How to (Really!) Convert Fans to Donors: A Fundraiser's Guide to Social Media
Description: The increase in digital programming and social media use has changed the way nonprofits raise money, build communities, and advocate for their causes. In this session, we'll discuss how to take people from passive fans to passionate supporters and create social media content that actually converts.
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Today’s episode is brought to you by my friends at DonorPerfect. It’s an all-in-one fundraising software solution that helps fundraisers save time and raise more money. In fact, new DonorPerfect users typically raise 25% more funding in their first year. DonorPerfect is trusted by over 50,000 nonprofit professionals with everything they need for efficient fundraising, so they can spend their time where it truly matters: on nurturing real, authentic relationships with their donors. Learn more at DonorPerfect.com
About Nicholas Bruneau
Nicholas Bruneau is a communications consultant who has worked for intergovernmental agencies from the UN, World Bank, and EU, as well as nonprofits, associations, media and political groups. He has managed digital advocacy campaigns on international development, education, sustainability, and climate change issues. His recent book, “Engage with Impact,” is a leading digital advocacy guide. For more information visit: nicholasbruneau.com
Book: Nicholas Bruneau's Engage with Impact
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What's going on with giving as we enter the second half of the year? What are the latest trends that nonprofits - of all sizes- need to know and understand?
This recording is of a LinkedIn Live chat with Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer of GivingTuesday.
We dove into the latest insights from the Q1 2024 GivingPulse report—a treasure trove of data to empower the social sector! 📈✨
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Get your copy of the GivingPulse report here: https://www.givingpulse.givingtuesday.org/q12024
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Advocacy is a key tool for nonprofits aiming to influence policy and secure funding. However, many nonprofits often struggle to prepare their teams for effective advocacy due to a lack of resources or knowledge about where to focus their efforts.
In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, I’m joined by Bethany Snyder, a renowned expert in nonprofit advocacy and the founder of Snyder Strategies. Bethany brings over two decades of experience in empowering nonprofit organizations to effectively influence policy and drive meaningful change.
With the 2024 elections on the horizon, Bethany urges nonprofit leaders to recognize their potential influence and not shy away from advocacy. She highlights the importance of stepping up and making their voices heard in policy discussions.
Today’s episode is brought to you by my friends at DonorPerfect. It’s an all-in-one fundraising software solution that helps fundraisers save time and raise more money. In fact, new DonorPerfect users typically raise 25% more funding in their first year.
DonorPerfect is trusted by over 50,000 nonprofit professionals with everything they need for efficient fundraising, so they can spend their time where it truly matters: on nurturing real, authentic relationships with their donors. Learn more at DonorPerfect.com
About Bethany Snyder
Bethany Snyder, MPP is the founder of Snyder Strategies, LLC, a boutique consulting firm she formed to share and leverage her deep understanding of the advocacy world with nonprofit and membership-based organizations. With nearly 25 years of experience in communications, advocacy, and public affairs, Bethany is a seasoned professional and a nonprofit advocacy expert. She has been on all sides of the advocacy desk - as a grassroots advocacy director, a lobbyist, a consultant, a comms director, and a US Senate staffer. Having worked for a range of organizations, she is passionate about ensuring that nonprofit and social justice organizations use their voices and expertise to influence policies that impact those most in need.
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Event: Beyond the Ballot: How to Safely and Effectively Leverage the Elections
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Today, we're diving into the world of nonprofit websites and how to make them more user-friendly to better serve your mission and engage your audience. I'm thrilled to welcome our guest, Spencer Brooks, an expert in web design and digital marketing for nonprofits.
Spencer Brooks is the Founder & Principal of Brooks Digital, a website development and usability studio for nonprofits, particularly those in the health space. He has over a decade of experience leading projects for organizations with complex, high-traffic websites, such as the YMCA and The diaTribe Foundation. His writing has been featured in publications such as the Stanford Social Innovation Review, TechSoup, and Nonprofit Marketing Guide.
Today’s episode is brought to you by my friends at DonorPerfect. It’s an all-in-one fundraising software solution that helps fundraisers save time and raise more money. In fact, new DonorPerfect users typically raise 25% more funding in their first year.
DonorPerfect is trusted by over 50,000 nonprofit professionals with everything they need for efficient fundraising, so they can spend their time where it truly matters: on nurturing real, authentic relationships with their donors. Learn more at DonorPerfect.com
About Spencer Brooks
Spencer Brooks is the Founder & Principal of Brooks Digital, a website development and usability studio for nonprofits, particularly those in the health space. He has over a decade of experience leading projects for organizations with complex, high-traffic websites, such as the YMCA and The diaTribe Foundation. His writing has been featured in publications such as the Stanford Social Innovation Review, TechSoup, and Nonprofit Marketing Guide.
Connect with Spencer on LinkedIn
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Blog: The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Website User Experience (UX)
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What makes a nonprofit successful? A lot of things. An engaged donor base, for example. Enthusiastic Board members. A compelling case for support. Those are all necessary to grow your organization and sustain your mission.
But a critically important and often overlooked element is the employee. Nonprofits suffer higher turnover than any other sector. The nonprofit turnover rate clocks in at just over 21% and the overwhelming majority of that is voluntary. Surveys show that nearly half of nonprofit employees will seek other jobs by 2025.
So what can be done? This is where a successful employee retention strategy comes in.
My guest is the one-and-only Kishshana Palmer, Kishshana is CEO of ManageMint Inc., an organizational development firm focused on helping everyday leaders live well and lead well. In this episode, Kishshana will unravel the secrets behind creating sticky teams and boosting employee retention.
Listeners, if you found today's discussion insightful and want to learn more about creating sticky teams and boosting employee retention, don't forget to check out the on-demand training at www.managemint.co/freeresources. Success is within reach, and it starts with investing in your team's growth and well-being. Thank you for tuning in, and until next time, keep leading with purpose and compassion.
Today’s episode is brought to you by my friends at DonorPerfect. It’s an all-in-one fundraising software solution that helps fundraisers save time and raise more money. In fact, new DonorPerfect users typically raise 25% more funding in their first year.
DonorPerfect is trusted by over 50,000 nonprofit professionals with everything they need for efficient fundraising, so they can spend their time where it truly matters: on nurturing real, authentic relationships with their donors. Learn more at DonorPerfect.com
About Kishshana Palmer
Kishshana Palmer is an international speaker, trainer, and coach with a 20+ year background in fundraising, marketing, and talent management who helps leaders create high performing teams.
Kishshana is CEO of ManageMint, Inc., an organizational development firm focused on helping everyday leaders live well and lead well. Her firm's work centers on equity and social justice and practical solutions for today’s organizations. She is the founder of The Rooted Collaborative -- a global community focused on the growth and development of women leaders of color in the social sector. She's the host of the podcast "ManageMint Made Easy" formerly "Let's Take This Offline", an adjunct professor at Baruch College, a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE)
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As the U.S. gears up for the 2024 presidential election, nonprofit professionals find themselves at the intersection of philanthropy and politics, considering the unique challenges and opportunities that come with fundraising during an election year.
My guest this week is Alyssa Wright, industry expert on fundraising. Having spent time as a human rights activist in Eastern Europe and Africa, Alyssa brings over a decade of experience in international philanthropy to Wright Collective. With a background in community organizing and the arts, Alyssa leads the Collective with skill, creativity, and passion.
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of setting fundraising goals for 2024, drawing reflections from historical trends, research, and insightful analyses.
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About Alyssa Wright
Having spent time as a human rights activist in Eastern Europe and Africa, Alyssa brings over a decade of experience in international philanthropy to Wright Collective. With a background in community organizing and the arts, Alyssa leads the Collective with skill, creativity, and passion. As an accomplished facilitator, consultant, and coach, she builds new revenue streams, shifts cultural perspectives, and inspires people to believe that change is possible no matter what.
She has helped hundreds of both domestic and global social change organizations successfully launch major gifts programs, capital campaigns, and create sustainable funding models resulting in over $100,000,000 of resource flow. Everyone that has worked with Alyssa knows that she is a true partner. She answers late-night text messages, takes on difficult conversations for clients, and makes jokes that will keep clients smiling through rejected proposals and rained-out fundraising events. Her experience and wit has also allowed her to become a sought-after speaker on philanthropy and fund development as well as a regular contributor to ForbesWomen, Global Giving, and Network for Good. Alyssa is a powerful Millennial voice in the social change movement.
Fun Fact: Alyssa has had to handle a lot of stressful and harmful situations as a fundraiser over the last decade including a funder revoking a seven-figure gift at the last minute, sexual harassment while stewarding a male donor over the years, and having to fire and rebuild an entire board of directors in a few weeks. No situation seems unknown to her as a fundraiser.
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Blog: Elevate Your Fundraising Strategy: Practical Tips for Election Year Challenges
Blog: Navigating social media marketing in an election year
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Financial sustainability is crucial, but social impact is the heart of nonprofits. With the social enterprise model, how can we ensure that our organization prioritizes its social mission while maintaining a viable business?
My guests today are Quilen and Hannah Blackwell, the co-founders of Southside Blooms, an off-grid flower farm youth social enterprise where participants convert vacant lots into commercial flower farms using solar powered rainwater irrigation. This creates jobs for young people on the south and west sides of Chicago.
Hannah and Quilen were married in 2015, and immediately set up the Chicago Eco House, a rehabbed two flat greystone property in the heart of Englewood and got to work getting to know the community. Soon they were farming several vacant lots close to their house, constantly researching what would fulfill their mission of using sustainability to alleviate poverty. It became clear that flowers would be the avenue to do this and Southside Blooms was born.
In this episode, we discuss:
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Guest Bios: Quilen and Hannah Blackwell are the co-founders of Southside Blooms, an off-grid flower farm youth social enterprise where participants convert vacant lots into commercial flower farms using solar powered rainwater irrigation. This creates jobs for young people on the south and west sides of Chicago.
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Nearly half of fundraisers say they did not meet pipeline goals in the last fiscal year. ‘Staff turnover,’ ‘manual processes,’ and ‘donor discovery and pipeline management’ were cited by respondents as key challenges faced in 2023, according to a new report by Gravyty, a leader in engagement and fundraising technology.
The report breaks down findings from Gravyty’s Donor Engagement and Pipeline Survey, which solicited feedback from leaders representing 160+ fundraising departments, including higher education, K12 and nonprofit organizations.
In this episode, Josh Robertson, Global VP of Product at Gravyty, breaks down the findings of this report, as well as recommendations and takeaways for nonprofits of all sizes.
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About Josh Robertson
Josh Robertson is the Global VP of Product at Gravyty. With over 20 years of experience in fundraising, Josh has a proven track record of developing data-driven strategies based on cross-channel analysis of client performance and building successful product roadmaps. He is enthusiastic about helping fundraisers realize the opportunities which exist when you recognize and act on strategic changes that lead to big results.
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In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, Julia Campbell sits down with Candie Fredritz, the Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement at Kent School, a prestigious 9-12 boarding school in Kent, Connecticut. Candie shares her journey from a young worker in the school's stables to her current role, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering strong connections between the school's past and present.
We discuss:
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About Candie Fredritz
Candie Fredritz serves as the Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement at Kent School, a 9-12 boarding school nestled in the picturesque landscape of Kent, Connecticut. With a keen understanding of the evolving needs of both alumni and parents, Candie is dedicated to bridging the gap between the school's rich history and its vibrant present by connecting alumni and current students in meaningful ways.
Drawing upon her experience in community outreach and relationship building, Candie's primary mission is to ensure that today's Kent resonates deeply with alumni and parents, both past and present, fostering a sense of belonging and connection among its diverse stakeholders. She is committed to meeting them where they are, whether it's through innovative digital platforms, engaging events, or personalized interactions. Candie continues to strengthen the bonds that unite Kent's past, present, and future.
In her free time, Candie enjoys time with her two sons and three dogs. She is also involved with her local community and currently serves as Vice-President of Hope Rising Farm Therapeutic Riding Center, LLC in Amenia, NY.
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