The Nonprofit Reframe

All organizations will experience a time when an ED/CEO, Development Director, or another higher level role, makes plans to leave. Sometimes you have notice—a year, if you’re really lucky—and sometimes, you don’t. This can feel like a time that is hectic and scary, but if you have plans in place, it can, in fact, run smoothly.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to handle interim roles, what to do and what not to do, as well as what the real purpose of an interim. We’re also talking about the importance of having a succession plan in place, even if the CEO isn’t planning on leaving any time soon. 

Shit happens, and you want your organization and your board members to be prepared so the interim transition does not cause chaos. We’ll share some actionable takeaways that you can implement to make sure you’re on top of things as well as spill some horror stories we’ve experienced.

What’s in this episode:

[04:29] How hiring an internal interim CEO can be to your detriment if you’re actively looking outside the organization, and how hiring an actual interim CEO before hiring someone long-term is beneficial

[09:44] How an interim’s main purpose is to do “clean up” work (not lead a strategic planning process, for example) after a long-term ED and before bringing in someone new

[14:58] What to address up front (and what to avoid) if you have a board member step into an interim position

[20:28] Why a succession plan is so important to have in place for decision-making and managing power dynamics

[26:00] The struggles in development and fundraising that have organizations relying more on interims, and the silver lining of being able to shake things up with someone new

[34:07] Actionable takeaways that will ensure that staff interim periods run as smoothly as possible

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://thenonprofitreframe.com/98-interims-and-succession-planning-for-leadership-roles/

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Committees are a really hot topic in the nonprofit world. You can create a committee for almost anything and comprise it of staff, board members, and/or volunteers. But, how do you create a committee that’s actually useful—both to the organization and those involved?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about all things committees: from how to manage expectations and accountability, to good examples (and bad ones), to how to successfully create engagement that doesn’t overwork your staff.

We’ll also share some actionable takeaways so that you can make sure to use committees to their greatest benefit. The most important thing is truly evaluating if your committees are doing what they’re intended to and being willing to pivot and get creative. Because let’s face it, a useless committee doesn’t serve anyone.

What’s in this episode:

[04:13] How committees create engagement opportunities, but also more work for staff

[06:41] Why fundraising committees aren’t necessarily a substitute for nonprofit staff when it comes to event planning 

[12:16] A committee horror story, complete with mansplaining and class elitism

[19:51] Why holding committee members accountable and giving them the tools to be able to complete their jobs is crucial for success

[22:48] An example of a really good committee (it's not a fundraising committee) —and one that just doesn’t work

[28:48] The actionable takeaways that’ll help keep your committees from becoming a huge headache

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://thenonprofitreframe.com/ep-97-committees-what-are-they-even-for/

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We’re back! After a year-long hiatus, the Nonprofit Reframe podcast is back with more nonprofit content, stories, and laughs.

It’s that time of the year that nonprofits know and love and dread and hate: year-end giving.  

There’s a lot to juggle when it comes to sending year-end appeals to your donors. In today’s episode, we’re talking about why year-end appeals are important, using mailed appeals to your advantage, and how to do segmentation in a way that increases and personalizes outreach to your donors.

What’s in this episode:

[03:24] What is a year-end appeal and why is it important?

[12:17] The importance of data management, no matter the size of your organization

[15:00] How mailed appeals can still be effective and why engaging different generations of donors is crucial

[21:20] What to do in the fall to prepare for year-end giving and why segmentation is beneficial

[30:49] Best examples of segmentation

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit our website: https://thenonprofitreframe.com/

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Our first episode back from hiatus is coming out on October 24! If you want to catch up with us, become a member at our all new Patreon site for behind the scenes content and the Lost Episode.

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How great to have a "free" resource in social media to amplify your voice. Right? Brittny and Nia dive into the reality of using social media and the toll it takes.

Resources

• Empower: Social Media Stats for Nonprofits - 2021 (all the stats cited came from here)

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The fear of ruffling feathers, angering donors, and losing funding is very real for many fundraisers. How do you address systemic oppression within these systems when you also are worried about the bottom line?

Resources

• A Conversation on Race and Power with Edgar Villanueva
• Changing the Paradigm on Funding and Fundraising - A Conversation with Edgar Villanueva
• White Development Colleagues, We Need To Have A Conversation About Fundraiser Fragility from Nonprofit AF (Vu Le)

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University fundraising accounts for a ton of the fundraising jobs across the country, especially the high paying ones. What do two non-advancement fundraisers have to say about that? And their outsized endowments?

Resources

• US News and World Report: Universities with the Biggest Endowments 9/21/21
• Harvard University: FY19 Financial Report
• NACUBO-TIAA: 2020 Study of Endowments
• NPR News: Harvard University Will Stop Investing In Fossil Fuels After Years of Public Pressure 9/10/21

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Trying to hire in the current climate is TOUGH STUFF. Our same old tactics for hiring in the nonprofit sector just won't work. Grab some tips and tricks from Brittny and Nia on pandemic hiring.

Resources

• Nonprofit Hiring Slows in August as Delta Variant Spreads, from the Chronicle on Philanthropy (Paywall)

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