The Enterprise of Being a Small Nonprofit Despite the vast majority of nonprofit organizations being small (operating budget of less than $500K), the sector seems obsessed with its most prominent members. These “enterprise-level” organizations are a tiny sliver of the good work, but we tend to give them disproportionate attention and […]
Donor Loyalty
Nonprofit Remote Work: A Sign of the Times The pandemic gave you and your team a taste of remote work, if not a complete immersion in it. What do you think? Do you struggle to connect with your peers when they’re not under the same roof? If so, this episode […]
Once-in-a-Lifetime is Getting Frequent If you feel like the unexpected just keeps happening, you’re not alone! In this episode, Katie talks to Courtney Brockmeyer, the founder of the Sydney Paige Foundation. The Sydney Paige Foundation provides backpacks and school supplies to children of families that couldn’t otherwise afford them. With […]
What if I told you there is a social network where your organization’s posts would be seen? Stop competing with the world and your hard-earned marketing dollars on Facebook or Twitter. It’s time to try something new. After all, Anthony Jones makes the case that we’re in the “Golden Old […]
Charity auctions are as common as their featured prizes. Nonprofit organizations work every year to solicit in-kind donations of gift cards, memberships, small appliances, and free consultations for their live and silent auctions. In this episode, Katie interviews Scott and Eliza Friedman, the founders of Jewels with a Purpose (JWAP). […]
Even the most capable fundraisers and nonprofit leaders can find themselves in a situation of donor mistrust. After all, you share the financial data, build beautiful annual reports, and foster transparency, but something is still missing. In this episode, Katie chats with Cara Augspurger of DonorBox about three causes of […]
Donor retention is an ever-increasing concern for nonprofits. We all face the threat of donor attrition. In a fast-paced world where the competition for attention and resources is steep, it can be challenging to find ways to retain our top donors. In this episode, fundraising coach and expert, Adrianna O’Donnell […]
How do you build trust with donors? These days, it can be easier to get the attention of thousands of little fish online than a few big fish right in your own pond. It’s the law of large numbers. With sleek one-tap payment options and crowd-funding strategies, you can use […]