291. As Seen on Good to Growth Podcast: Nonprofit Themes in 2022 - Katie Appold

Overview

Meet Katie. We adore our Nonprofit Hub Executive Director and friend who's been in the trenches of nonprofits - just like us. We were honored to join her on her podcast, Good to Growth, which is an awesome space breaking down how nonprofits can grow. Be sure to subscribe and add it to your podcast queue!   🎧

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• We chat with Katie about themes emerging from the nonprofit sector this year, including:
  • Next-gen donors
  • Batch working for efficiency
  • The overhead myth

Episode Highlights

• Jon and Becky’s professional journeys (1:55)
• Philanthropy themes in 2022 (5:40)
  • Culture is everything
  • Donor behavior matters more than gift amount
  • How corporate engagement and cultivation has changed
• Diversifying nonprofit board leadership (11:55)
• Prioritizing the work that matters to grow capacity (16:20)
• Mental health tips and encouragement (27:55)
• Jon and Becky’s Good News (35:00)

For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/291

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