

Nonprofit Hub Radio
NonProfit Hub
Whether starting a nonprofit or taking an existing cause to the next level, The Nonprofit Hub Radio Podcast is about breaking down how nonprofits can grow. Each episode features an interview with a sector star with insight, stories, or ideas that can take your nonprofit from good to excellence. Join host Meghan Speer every week to make your good go further!
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Sep 9, 2022 • 23min
Stephanie Brown - Moving Corporations from Sponsorship to Straight Support
Send us Fan MailAn interesting corporate giving trend emerges post-COVID…Although corporate giving remains a small slice of the philanthropic pie in the U.S., it still represents an alluring opportunity for most nonprofits. Corporate gifts often lead to individual support and bring legitimacy, and earned media attention. In this interview, Stephanie Brown, CFRE shares an emerging trend following the COVID-19 pandemic: the move of corporate giving from sponsorship to straight support. Listen to hear this philanthropic trend's pros, cons, and possibilities.Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Sep 2, 2022 • 30min
Sherry Quam Taylor - Learning to Tell Your Nonprofit's Financial Story
Send us Fan MailA financial story is not (typically) as exciting, stirring, or inspirational as one directly related to your programming. But, knowing your nonprofit's financial story and conveying it effectively to your supporters is critical to sustainability. In this episode, Katie talks to Sherry Quam Taylor, an expert in raising funds for overhead. Sherry will share practical logic around fund development and insight on how to get your donors, team, and board on the same path to be fully funded. Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Aug 26, 2022 • 32min
Revamping Volunteerism
Send us Fan Mail"Wait… didn't we paint this wall last year?" say a few too many volunteers each year. Corporate volunteerism is more vital than ever; however, many companies employ old techniques to engage their teams. And too many nonprofits are having the same wall repainted each year. We can do better! In this episode, Katie talks to Diana Riekse, the founder of Bondeed, a new platform designed to enhance the corporate volunteer experience for all involved. Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Aug 19, 2022 • 34min
Testing the Notion of Thought Leadership
Send us Fan Mail⚠️WARNING⚠️: If you're a self-proclaimed thought leader, you will probably be offended by this episode. Or, maybe you'll be inspired to lean on research, data, and the learnings we get from testing what actually works. In this episode, Katie interviews Nathan Hill, the VP of Marketing for Next After, a leading nonprofit research company. Next After is blazing a trail by researching what works in fundraising and digital marketing. Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Aug 12, 2022 • 26min
Straight from the grant writing expert!
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, grant writer and teacher Teresa Huff shares insights for creating a winning grant program. Using her years of experience teaching over 3,000 students the art of grant writing, Teresa identifies the trends and patterns she sees in grant funding. We debunk the myths and misconceptions and talk practical tips in this interview!Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Aug 5, 2022 • 28min
How National Nonprofit Day Can Boost Your Cause
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Sara Lundenber of Dot Org Solutions shares ideas on how nonprofits can leverage National Nonprofit Day to raise more support for their cause as well as create a rising tide movement in the sector. In 2017, author and businesswoman Sherita Herring founded National Nonprofit Day with the ambition to recognize those performing cause work as well as inspire more people to serve with nonprofits. Five years later, are we giving this holiday the attention it deserves? Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Jul 29, 2022 • 24min
Navigating Nonprofit Grant Opportunities
Send us Fan MailDoes your organization have more grant opportunities than it can pursue? Or you're coming up empty in your search for a matching funder? Getting a more extensive scope of the grant-making space might help! In this episode, Katie talks to Gauri Manglik of Instrumentl about the ins and outs of grant searches and finding the right match. Ready to go a step further with your grant pursuits? Instrumentl is providing listeners with $50 off their first month of Instrumentl subscription when they use the code NPHUBPOD50 at https://www.instrumentl.com/r/DoMoreGoodSupport the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Jul 22, 2022 • 32min
How to Use Sports as a Tool for Good
Send us Fan MailIf your nonprofit uses a run, walk, or other -athon-style event to raise funds, you're not alone! Athletics and fundraising work together by challenging both causes and donors to connect and compete for a good purpose. In this interview with Danielle Berman, the founder of Tackle What’s Next, we learn what is trending, what needs to stop, and what works when nonprofits use sports and athletics to further their impact.Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Jul 15, 2022 • 28min
A Look Inside Millennial Nonprofit Leadership
Send us Fan MailMillennial leaders are rising strongly in the nonprofit sector, but like every generation, they lead imperfectly. In this episode, Katie interviews Ashley Sharp, the founder of Dwell with Dignity. Ashley shares why these young leaders are making admirable changes and why they don't have it all figured out (yet). If you're a young leader or your nonprofit is looking to recruit fresh talent, listen! Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Jul 8, 2022 • 30min
Ban "Brochure Speak" for Effective Communications
Send us Fan MailWe all do it to some degree, and we’re equally annoyed by those who do it to us. We sell sell sell, talk in acronyms or industry-lingo and we attempt to spell out our savvy rather than demonstrate it. Stop the insanity! In this episode, Monica Tiffany explains some fundamentals for effective communication with your nonprofit’s audience. Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org


