Do you ever find yourself questioning whether your message was clear or if you expressed your thoughts effectively? If so, this episode is for you. Tune in as Erica Barnhart, the CEO of Claxon, delves into the art of communication. Discover the significant impact of effective communication on both your personal and professional life, and learn how to inspire and mobilize the people around you.

Key Highlights:

• The importance of effective communication in small organizations
• Understanding your audiences
• Self-talk and its direct impact on your communication
• What the Claxon method is and how to use it for optimizing communication
• Strategies for effective communication with your team 

Connect with Erica: 

Podcast: Communicate for Good 

Website: claxon-communication.com. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamillsbarnhart/

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Today's digital world demands an impactful online presence. In the era where a website is your business card and more, do you know how to leverage it for your small nonprofit organization? In this episode of the Small Nonprofit Podcast, David Pisarek, founder and CEO of Wow Digital, dive into the critical aspects of websites and digital marketing. Discover how your organization can improve its online presence, foster engagement, and attract more donations.

Key Highlights: 

• The role and importance of a website in the digital era.
• Strategies to drive visitors to your website and increase visibility.
• The importance of content and how to create a year-long content calendar.
• Understanding your audience's search behavior to better tailor your content.
• How to make your website more accessible to audience
• Five essential elements to make your website effective

Connect with David:
Website: https://wowdigital.com/
Free website audit:  https://wowdigital.com/audit
Nonprofit Websites Done-For-You: https://mightynpo.com/

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Have you ever encountered a micromanager in your professional life? That person who just can't resist scrutinizing every little detail and checking in with you constantly? It's not only frustrating but can also hinder productivity and growth.

On today’s episode I’m joined by Erin Allgood, a social impact strategist from Allgood Strategies, to discuss the detrimental effects of micromanagement in organizations. She delves into the reasons behind micromanaging tendencies, the impact of remote work, and explore effective strategies for delegating tasks. So, whether you're a leader looking to break free from micromanagement or an employee seeking autonomy, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Key Highlights:
The extremes of management styles
The rise of micromanagement and it’s negative impact on organizations
Delegating tasks and building relationships with employees
Finding the root cause of micromanagement
The role of empathy in addressing micromanagement

Connect with Erin:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinallgood/
Podcast: https://www.allgoodstrategies.com/rise-and-rouse

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Are you tired of feeling like your small nonprofit is constantly trying to catch up with the big organizations? What if there was a way to shift your perspective and leverage your size to create unique fundraising opportunities? In today's episode we explore exactly that! I've invited Sara Hoshooley, founder of Charity Shift to discuss how to make small but impactful shifts in your nonprofit that can significantly boost your fundraising success.

Key Highlights: 

• Why small nonprofits shouldn't mimic large organizational models.
• The importance of creating a personalized connection with your donors.
• The effectiveness of 15-minute check-in calls in building relationships.
• Dealing with fundraising rejections.
• Using positive experiences for donor communication.

Connect with Sara: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahoshooley/

Website: https://www.charityshift.ca/

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Have you ever struggled with strategic planning? Do you find it challenging to bring people along in the process? In this episode of the Small Nonprofit Podcast, I talk with Carol Hamilton, Principal of Grace Social Sector Consulting, about the importance of strategic planning in today's changing world. Carol discusses how to involve all stakeholders in the process, what to do when things get off track, and how to integrate the plan into your day-to-day practices.

Key Highlights: 

• The benefits of conducting an intentional strategic planning process.
• How to identify the important stakeholders in your organization.
• The optimal ways to engage people in the planning process.
• How to manage conflict during the process.
• How to integrate the strategic plan into your day-to-day practices.

Connect with Carol: 

Website: http://www.gracesocialsector.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carol-hamilton-0052b71/

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Today we'll tackle a common challenge faced by small nonprofits – obtaining unrestricted funds. It's no secret that while many organizations excel at securing grants and program funding, the quest for those vital, unrestricted annual operating funds can be an uphill battle. In this episode, we’re joined by Aimee Lindenberger, the founder of Refocused Fundraising, an expert in fundraising communications, key messages, annual appeals, and legacy giving. Listen in as we discuss the importance of unrestricted funds and how to effectively communicate their value to your supporters.

Key Highlights:

• The importance of unrestricted funds for small nonprofits
• How to shift from program-based fundraising to vision-based asks
• Tips for tapping into your organization's unique values and personality
• The benefits of humanizing your fundraising appeals and communications
• Strategies for balancing specific asks with broader, unrestricted funding goals

Connect with Aimee:
Website: https://refocusfundraising.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aim%C3%A9e-lindenberger/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/a_lindenberger?lang=en
Unrestricted Funds Bonus: https://bit.ly/UnrestrictedFundsBonus

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Are you struggling to connect with your audience and make an impact with your organization's messaging? In this episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, I speak with Jordana Merkin, founder and CEO of Voice for Good, about the power of words in moving people to action. Join us as we dive into the world of nonprofit messaging and show you how to make a lasting impact with your words.

Key Highlights: 

• The importance of a messaging guide for your nonprofit
• Strategies for crafting a consistent message that brings together all stakeholders
• Common messaging mistakes nonprofits make and how to avoid them
• The power of language in motivating and moving people to action

Connect with Jordana: 

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jordana-merkin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiceforgood/

Website:  https://www.voiceforgoodmarketing.com/

Freebie: https://www.voiceforgoodmarketing.com/prompts (download a free guide to building your messaging guide)

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Are you tired of watching your nonprofit's most passionate and dedicated employees leave due to burnout and exhaustion? It's time to address the elephant in the room - the exploitation of nonprofit staff. In this episode, we're joined by Nicole Gagliardi, an innovator and changemaker in the nonprofit sector with over 10 years of experience leading small nonprofits.  Join us as we discuss the pervasive issue of staff exploitation in the nonprofit sector and explore practical solutions to create a healthier workplace culture. 

Key Highlights: 

1. Why the exploitation of nonprofit staff is a pervasive issue
2. The role of charity and scarcity mindset on this issue 
3. The importance of connecting sector-wide understanding with the daily lived realities of nonprofit workers
4. Why nonprofit organizations do not think of themselves as employers
5. The importance of creating a healthy workplace culture and how it affects the organization's mission
6. Using an equity lens to review HR practices 

Connect with Nicole: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegagliardi1/

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Our sector has a clear response when someone asks about starting a nonprofit - “please don’t”. I’ve seen this in Facebook groups and discussions. But what if starting a nonprofit is an act of equity and justice? Tune in to hear from our guest, Tiffany Allen, CEO of Boss On A Budget, as she shares her experience and expertise in the world of nonprofit startups.

Key Highlights:

• The challenges of starting a nonprofit and accessing vital information
• Key questions to ask yourself before starting a nonprofit
• The importance of having a vision and a plan for your nonprofit
• Essential skill sets for nonprofit founders
• First things to outsource or get help with
• Recognizing the impact of small and new nonprofits

Connect with Tiffany: 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BossonaBudget

Website: www.bossonabudget.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossonab/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bossonab

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Are you struggling to turn your organization's strategic plan into a reality? Do you feel like your efforts to create change within your nonprofit are falling flat? Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Veronica LaFemina, a strategic advisor to nonprofit leaders with over 20 years of experience in change management. In this episode, Veronica shares her insights on why change often fails in organizations and what you can do to set yourself up for success.

Key Highlights:

• The importance of implementing a strategic plan in organizations
• The significance of having a visible and engaged executive sponsor
• How to involve staff members in the change process 
• Different stages of change 
• Being intentional about pursuing change in your organization 

Connect with Veronica:

Website: https://lafemina.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlafemina

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