Nonprofit Razzle Dazzle

In this episode, Colleen Campbell and Wynn Hawker-Boehnke join Taylor Shanklin in a discussion on the challenges that non-profits are facing when taking their fundraising events virtual. Together, the trio explored ways to make virtual events "worth it" and how fundraising can still be personal even online. 

• How the pandemic has changed the non-profit event space
• Challenges non-profits are facing when hosting events online
• Strategies that can help make virtual events more personal and yield better results

Find Wynn Hawker-Boehnke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wynnhb/
Find Colleen Campbell on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/campbellcolleen/

In this episode, Tony Martignetti, host of Nonprofit Radio, joins Jen Frazier and Taylor Shanklin to delve into the agility nonprofits leaned into in 2020 and how to harness their agility for planned giving success. Together, the trio explored how 2020 impacted planned giving and how to re-envision planned giving with digital strategy.

• Planned giving successes with digital-channel approach
• Advice for navigating this time virtual engagement for planned giving programs
• Lessons from 2020

Tony Martignetti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymartignetti/
Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio: https://tonymartignetti.com/category/tony-martignetti-nonprofit-radio/

In this episode, Kristina Villarini, Digital Director of Alliance for Safety and Justice, joins Taylor Shanklin in the virtual booth to discuss supporter acquisition during a recent webinar. Together, they explore the how-tos of effectively growing your lists with quality supporters to grow your outreach and digital fundraising prowess.

• Easy to pick up strategies for lead acquisition
• Considerations for implementing lead generation
• Examples of nonprofit lead acquisition success and mistakes

Kristina Villarini: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinavillarini/
Alliance for Safety and Justice: https://allianceforsafetyandjustice.org/

In this episode, Taylor Shanklin and Jen Frazier is joined by Reggie Rivers, ex-NFL player and nonprofit gala partner, to discuss the transition from the field to business to nonprofit fundraising and what lessons he's learned moving galas virtual this year.

• Similarities between football and galas
• Lessons from moving galas virtual
• Teamwork tips

Learn more about Reggie Rivers: https://reggierivers.com/

In this episode, Jasmine Bright and Wynn Hawker-Boehnke borrowed the mic from Jen and Taylor for this week's Razzle Dazzle episode to delve into SMS messaging. Jasmine and Wynn explore for listeners how SMS was integrated into a census communications plan and key takeaway lessons. Listen along to glean:

• Recommended cadence and message tone
• When to use a human instead of automation
• Whether + how SMS could be beneficial in your comms plan

Find Jasmine Bright on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminebright/
Find Wynn Hawker-Boehnke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wynnhb/

In this episode, Jen and Taylor sat down with Elizabeth Wattley, Executive Director of Forest Forward in Dallas, TX.  Elizabeth elaborates on investing in community wellness, bringing education into a community, being 100% true to yourself, and more! Here’s what you can expect in their discussion:

• Steps to create purpose-built communities
• Addressing the root of intergenerational poverty: systemic racism
• Rebuilding communities vs. gentrifying communities

Find Elizabeth Wattley on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-wattley-71719664/
 Learn more about Forest Forward here: https://www.citysquare.org/foresttheater

In this episode, Jen and Taylor sat down with Firuzeh Mahmoudi and Tara Farahdi of United 4 Iran. Firuzeh and Tara share lessons learned from creating a culture of empowerment, forming and sustaining a new nonprofit, and making change around the globe. Here’s what you can expect in their discussion:

• How to build a horizontal culture
• Managing a humanitarian need from afar
• Lessons learned from growing and sustaining a nonprofit organization for 20+ years

Find Firuzeh Mahmoudi on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/firuzeh-mahmoudi-1241651a/
Learn more about United 4 Iran here: https://www.united4iran.org

In this episode, Jen and Taylor sat down with Ann Pifer and Melissa Hruza of AdoptAClassroom.org. Ann and Melissa share lessons learned from spearheading a new digital strategy platform and establishing an agile culture and methodology within their organization.

Here's what you can expect in their discussion:

• Creating a flexible model that's responsive to community needs 
• Advice for nonprofit entrepreneurs 
• How measurement lead to advantageous growth

Find Ann Pifer on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annruhrpifer/
For Melissa Hruza on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-hruza-019b9814/
Learn more about AdoptAClassroom here: https://www.adoptaclassroom.org/

In this episode, Jen and Taylor sat down with Sangram Vajre of Terminus. Sangram shares lessons learned from founding Terminus and building a marketing platform that prioritizes quality, long lasting relationships.

Here's what you can expect in their discussion:

• Prioritizing community + belonging over 'selling' in your marketing
• Find inspiration in small acts of stranger kindness
• Intentionality > brilliance

Find Sangram Vajre on LinkedIn here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangramvajre/
Learn more about Terminus here: https://terminus.com/

In this episode, Jen and Taylor sat down with Jennifer Lee of National MS Society. Jennifer shares lessons learned from shifting National MS Society’s 500+ peer-to-peer event virtual and how collaboration was key.

Here's what you can expect in their discussion:

• Enhanced digital experiences (think a VR hike)
• Takeaways from bringing their tech partners together to find the best way forward
• Why she envisions the peer-to-peer event to have a hybrid component moving forward

Find Jennifer Lee on LinkedIn here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-lee-a331495/
Learn more about National MS Society here: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/