Nonprofit Hub Radio

Send us Fan MailCharity 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), about how their business is revolutionizing the charitable auction scene. This organization is building a huge fanbase and reputation for raising significant dollars through its consignment model of exceptional jewelry explicitly designed to do more good.Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Send us Fan MailEven the most capable fundraisers and nonprofit leaders can find themselves in a situation of donor mistrust. Sure, 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 mistrust. Cara not only shares how to combat these causes but provides creative solutions for building a new level of clarity and connection with donors. Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Send us Fan MailA core teaching principle of Do More Good and Nonprofit Hub is that nonprofits have one and only one purpose: to grow a supporter. Without support, you can’t fulfill your mission. As much we’d love to take credit for this wisdom, it was actually the business guru Peter Drucker who originated this perspective. In this episode, Katie talks to Lindsay LaShell, the founder of Open Lines Communication and long-time teacher of Nonprofit Hub’s Marketing Bootcamp portion of Cause Camp. Lindsay shares her wisdom on how nonprofits can prioritize marketing even when they think they don’t have time or capacity. Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Send us Fan MailDonor 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'Donnel gives us tips to recognize risk areas and strengthen our donor relationships. Rather than ebbing and flowing our communication, Adrianna encourages us to get to know our donors’ preferences and interests. Once we know who they are and what they prefer, we can differentiate them from those doing mass communication or a one-size-fits-all strategy by finding meaningful ways to connect.Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Send us Fan MailThe gray areas of nonprofit land are deep and wide. Many things that we’d automatically dismiss as inappropriate become considerable in the pursuit of good work and, too often, survival. In this episode, Katie talks to Hannah Berger, a renowned nonprofit and philanthropy consultant who taught with Fundraising Academy. This “no holds barred” conversation examines why ethical issues arise in the sector and how nonprofit leaders can make discerning decisions.Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Send us Fan MailOne of the greatest investments any professional can make is learning to do what they do better. Whether more effectively, efficiently, or simply with more enjoyment…professional development can help nonprofit professionals to amplify their impact. Listen to the full episode to hear Tony and Katie discuss everything from board professional development to finding the time when you’re drowning in the day-to-day. Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Send us Fan MailWhat would you do if you knew you would not fail? Probably raise support for your favorite mission, right? Unfortunately, there are some missteps that are common on the fundraising journey. In this episode of the Good to Growth Podcast, Katie talks to fundraising expert, Jack Alotto, MA, CFRE about three of the most common “epic fails” in fundraising. Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Send us Fan MailThe largest expense of most nonprofits is also its greatest asset - people. The human capital cost behind events, campaigns, and even newsletters are large but often overlooked. Ironically, when it comes to building sustainable funding for a cause, it should come as no surprise then that the greatest asset for most nonprofits is the individual giver. No, not the corporate sponsors or the foundation, and definitely not the annual gala or golf outing. When it comes down to the best return on investment of time, energy, and even funds, an individual relationship with a top donor ranks higher than every other channel according to Stephen King, the founder of GrowthForce. Listen to the full interview to learn more about Stephen's experience and advice!Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Send us Fan MailThe up-and-coming generations have been called many things and accused of many more. Speculation about their impact on philanthropy has been the subject of books, blogs, studies, and many podcast discussions. In this episode, Katie interviews Dr. Michael Moody and Sharna Goldseker, the researchers and authors behind Generation Impact: How Next Gen Donors are Revolutionizing Giving. The book was originally published in 2017 following extensive research on the aspirations and inclinations of Generation X and the Millennials and was recently republished in an expanded format. Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

Send us Fan MailPlanned giving plans are hard because it’s hard to talk about the end, right? Wrong! Lori Kranczer opens our minds to the possibilities of planned giving outside of estate gifts. While bequests are a form of legacy giving, they’re not the only form. “Legacy giving is bigger than planned giving.”Somehow, along the fundraising journey, the sector began to associate legacy giving with bequests, estate gifts, and post-mortem benevolence most commonly referred to as “planned giving.” The truth is, a legacy gift can be the seed money for an endowment fund, support through a donor-advised fund (DAF), or even a non-cash gift. The distinguishing factor is that the process is donor-centric and the mechanism is tied to the individual or family’s legacy. When we take a broader and more creative approach to addressing planned giving, it becomes easier - both for us and for our supporters!“Everyone has the capacity to do some sort of legacy gift.”I share a story in this episode about a transformational gift an organization I formerly led received through a bequest. The gift was completely unexpected and came from an individual who would not show up on any wealth research engines or top donors list. He was a humble, dedicated, volunteer who donated no more than $100 over the course of any one year. He died unexpectedly and the liquidation of some of his property funded a renovation of one of the organization's oldest buildings. My intent in sharing that story was to demonstrate that planned giving is not an activity reserved for top donors. Lori confirms this belief and stated it far more elegantly: “everyone has the capacity to make some sort of legacy gift.”When and How to Get Started with Planned GivingPlanned giving gets so much buzz these days that newer nonprofits may feel pressure to take it on as a fund development initiative. Lori recommends waiting until year ten, and only after annual fundraising is in good shape. For mature organizations that have their annual funding in a healthy place, the time to start is now. Lori reminds us that while planned giving is cemented in a one-on-one conversation, it needs to be part of your organization’s marketing strategy and annual plan. She describes working with her clients to not only prioritize featuring planned giving but to work into gaps or complementary areas of their marketing and communications. Acronyms and Terms MentionedDAF | Donor-Advised Fund: A donor gifts funds to a public charity (often a Community Foundation) and thereby receives an immediate tax deduction. Over time, the donor can recommend the funds be granted out per their desires. QCD | Qualified Charitable Distribution: This giving vehicle provides a way for donors who are 70.5  or older to donate up to $100,000 total to one or more charities directly from a taxable IRA instead of taking their required minimum distributions.Bequest: a gift of assets that occurs after death, typically through a will. Endowment (fund): a gift to an organization that is held in a fund that receives and dispurses income to the nonprofit on an annual basis.  Support the showGet free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org