Nonprofit Everything

Video game streamers raised $90 million for charity in 2020. How do we get some of that?! We’re joined by Guest Expert Nick Lynch, CEO of Collidescope to talk about how nonprofits can get started working with social media influencers, streamers and brands. Topics: How can (and why should) we engage with social media influencers? – 0:00 Mentioned this week: Livestreams are the New Telethons (Washington Post) $83m+ and Counting: Are Twitch Streamers the New Philanthropists (Forbes) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

This week, Guest Expert April Mastroluca sets the record straight on lobbying and advocacy! Plus, what should an ED do if a board member recommends a job candidate you’re not thrilled about? We have opinions! And Stacey and Andy have some thoughts on how (and whether) to squeeze your vendors for donations to your organization. Topics: A board member is recommending a job candidate I don’t like! – 0:00 Advocacy and lobbying tips (and corrections) with Guest Expert April Mastroluca – 5:43 Should we ask our vendors to donate, too? – 19:56 Mentioned this week: April’s Recommended Advocacy Resource Benefits of the 501(h) Election Rules about lobbying activity (IRS) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

It’s bad board member behavior week here at the Nonprofit Everything podcast! What should we do if a board member wants our ED to record a message talking about what a great board member they are (and oh, by the way, they’re running for office)? And how do you talk a board member out of their own program ideas? We have opinions! Also, Stacey and Andy talk about whether to market to constituents or donors first. Topics: Should an ED record a campaign ad for a board member running for office? – 0:00 Help! A board member is fixated on starting a new program! – 8:57 Should we be marketing to constituents or donors? – 17:40 Mentioned this week: The 501(h) Election (IRS) Benefits of the 501(h) Election Rules about lobbying activity (IRS) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Should we follow up with a potential board member who expressed interest and then vanished? Stacey has opinions! Also, this week we talk about managing third-party fundraisers, whether there are any benefits to not paying down debt, and how to maintain an awesome work culture during a big expansion. Topics: Should we follow up with a board member who expressed interest and then vanished? – 0:00 What should we do if people want to host fundraisers for us? – 4:51 Is there a tax benefit to carrying debt? – 12:25 How do we preserve our great company culture when we’re expanding? – 20:01 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Click for more information or to register! Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

There’s just one question this week, but it’s an important one. Guest expert Miles Dickson of Nevada GrantLab joins us to talk about why Nevada nonprofits should be seeking out and applying for federal grants. Topics: Should we be applying for federal grants? With Guest Expert Miles Dickson of Nevada GrantLab – 0:00 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Click for more information or to register! Mentioned this week: Nevada GrantLab grants.gov The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

If you always skip the finance and accounting questions, maybe take a couple of weeks off! This week, Stacey talks with guest expert Jessica Sayles, CPA, Managing Principal at HRC about reporting in-kind donations on the Form 990, and Andy is of the shocking opinion that the internet is not a good place to learn nonprofit accounting. Finally, we reach all the way back to Episode 13 to answer a question about projecting cash flow. Topics: What are some good resources for an ED to learn basic nonprofit finance? – 0:00 Do we report in-kind services on the Form 990? With guest expert Jessica Sayles of HRC – 5:27 (Re-broadcast) How do you do a cash flow forecast? – 18:05 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for additional details! Mentioned this week: Andy’s Nonprofit Finance Book Recommendation #1 Andy’s Nonprofit Finance Recommendation #2 Andy’s Nonprofit Finance (Advanced) Recommendation HRC, Certified Public Accountants The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Is there really a difference between getting five stars and four stars with a ratings agency? We have opinions! Also, this week Andy has some thoughts on how to manage a check approval process in a tiny organization, and Stacey knows what to do when people keep connecting you to other people via email. Topics: How do I best follow up when being connected to someone else via email? – 0:00 What check approval process should we use for a tiny organization (that doesn’t include the board)? – 3:33 How important are the ratings agencies? Is there really a difference between four and five stars? – 12:41 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for additional details! Mentioned this week: The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

Should we write a MOU or a renter’s contract for use of our space? We have opinions! Also, this week Stacey has some thoughts about dealing with a board chair who wants to be CCd on all the ED’s emails, and we share some tips on starting a scholarship program. Topics: Help! The board chair wants to be CCd on every email! – 0:00 Should we use an MOU or a renter’s contract if we’re renting space to another nonprofit? – 5:13 Any best practices for adding a scholarship program? – 18:49 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for additional details! Mentioned this week: So, it turns out the license fee is pretty expensive… The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

It’s an overstuffed episode! This week, Andy has some thoughts on investing a surplus, Stacey counsels resolve in the face of a morale committee, and they both agree that tracking in-kind donations is worth the trouble. Plus, can the Form 990 really be a fundraiser’s secret weapon? Topics: Do I really have to participate in events organized by the morale committee? – 0:00 Should we be tracking in-kind donations? – 7:58 Is the Form 990 really a marketing tool? – 15:50 How do we go about investing our surplus? – 21:38 Save the Date! The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits 2021 Conference will be held at The Center on October 14-15 in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for additional details! Mentioned this week: Model Investment Adviser RFPs The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast

This week, Andy and Stacey have some potential solutions for bringing on new staff members that you can’t pay very much. And Stacey talks about ransomware with guest expert Francis Johnson, Managing Director of Technology Services for Tech Impact. Topics: How do we attract and keep employees if we can only afford to pay $10/hr? – 0:00 Ransomware attacks, with guest expert Francis Johnson from Tech Impact. – 5:53 Mentioned this week: Tech Impact KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Leave us a voicemail: +1 (702) 900-4656 Sponsor the podcast