Giving doesn’t always come in the form of a check. Sometimes it comes in a bushel of wheat! In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explore the many ways people support the missions they care about—from volunteering and recurring gifts to donor-advised funds, stock donations, and more. Understanding how people give helps you get ready to… Continue reading Understanding All the Ways People Can Give to Your Mission
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Top Hits of 2024
As you celebrate the end of 2024, we wanted to share our top downloaded episodes of this year. We are grateful for each and every one of our listeners, and we look forward to hearing from you in the coming year. Listen to our top ten episodes:
Why you need a volunteer strategy right now
People are seeking meaningful ways to engage-- why not make our nonprofit the go-to place for community members to get involved in a cause they care about? In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah dig into why every nonprofit should have a clear volunteer strategy. Join us as we explore how… Continue reading Why you need a volunteer strategy right now
Motivating your team
This episode focuses on the two elements needed to create the conditions for someone to feel motivated to take action. How do you currently motivate your team?
Inviting legacy conversations into our organizations
Nancy and Sarah discuss why it is important to invite more conversations about legacy within our organizations. How do you currently support legacy conversations with your donors?
Reconnecting with donors
This episode discusses how reconnecting with your donors can be a great way to learn about the motivations of your donors and what excites them about your mission. What changes have you noticed within your donor community?
Putting Personalization to Work
We know that a personal email or letter is more likely to be read and acted upon. But how do we personalize communication when there is so much to do! In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explore the power of personalization for your fundraising and outreach efforts. They give you three practical tips on how… Continue reading Putting Personalization to Work
How to Write an Annual Appeal Letter
It is that time of year-- the time when so many nonprofit Executive Directors are sitting down to write their end-of-year annual appeal letter. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah define the role of the annual appeal and talk about how to write a letter that someone would read and then act on with a… Continue reading How to Write an Annual Appeal Letter
Family Foundations: Ask Us This
In this episode, Nancy and Sarah make a list of a few questions they wish family foundations-- really any foundation-- would ask us.
Episode 64: Demystifying the donor meeting
Donor meetings can be mysterious and stressful to some. Making an ask for money isn't something we all intuitively know how to do. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah demystify the donor meeting to explain what happens at a typical donor meeting and how you can best prepare. They provide tips on how to think about donor meetings as opportunities to build a relationship with an important member of your community. You'll finish your listening with concrete ideas on how you can strengthen your donor meetings.