Podcasts about nonprofits

Jargon is common in the nonprofit sector. For some it can communicate knowledge, but for most people, using jargon, acronyms, and complicated phrases can be alienating.. Big Duck's founder and board member, Sarah Durham chats with Bill Furmanski, senior director of communications at the Fair Labor Association about de-jargoning the messaging in your organization and how to make sure your audiences can understand who you are in plain language.

Meet Amy.  She's the rockstar executive director of Shoes That Fit providing new athletic shoes to underprivileged children nationwide. You may think why shoes? But when a family has to choose between rent, utilities, food AND shoes, shoes often come last especially recently as families struggle during COVID-19. Their mission is to tackle this variable, as one of the most visible signs of poverty in America, by giving children-in-need new sneakers to attend school with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play, and thrive.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSAmy's story and journey to where she is today (2:40)An overview of Shoes That Fit (3:45)Community based fundraising and lessons learned throughout Amy's career (6:00)Building dynamic partnerships (13:00)Pivoting their model and leaning into innovation to advance impact (18:30)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Amy's life (21:00)Amy's One Good Thing: People are everything. (27:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/202Get to Know Our Sponsor, Neon OneNeon One provides software solutions to growing nonprofits, but they do so much more than that. They're also incredibly passionate about creating community in the social good sector.They created Year End Giving Connections, a community that brings fundraisers together and empowers them to learn from each other's experiences. Neon One experts will also provide helpful advice on meeting your fundraising goals this season. With weekly checklists and an active Slack community, there's no better way to prepare for your year-end success.Join their community today at http://neonone.com/weareforgoodGet to Know Our Sponsor, Cosmic, a Social Impact Creative AgencyYou hear us talk often that the greatest scarcity in today's digital age is people's attention. So, how is your organization creating and sharing content that stops people in their scroll and drives engagement with your mission?Enter Cosmic. The design agency we trust to nail your impact story, build brand awareness, and inspire action. Cosmic is the team to help you do just that. They're so much more than just a Creative Agency. Cosmic's deep expertise in the social impact space, helps nonprofits and social enterprises grow their digital fundraising, launch and mobilize advocacy platforms and mobilize your supporters to join you.  Learn more today at designbycosmic.com.

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 Nonprofitnewsfeed.com  summary of the week.    This Giving Tuesday Eve, Beware of Scams! On this day before Giving Tuesday, consumers are being asked to be on the lookout for scams. The Better Business Bureau has published a guide to making informed decisions about donating. Nonprofits should make this process easy for prospective donors by being transparent, proving credibility, and making donation gateways safe, secure, and easy to navigate. If your organization has a seal of approval for a major charity rating organization, making that easy to ascertain can be a big step towards making donors feel secure about donating to your cause. Read more ➝   Supply Chain Disrupting Toy Donations Going Into Holiday Rush In Minnesota, global supply chain issues are disrupting the delivery and donation of toys this holiday season, according to the Star Tribune. The pandemic economy has spurred vulnerabilities in the supply of toys and other essential goods, while pushing the price of staple food items like meat sky high. PRISM, a nonprofit in the Twin Cities, is preparing for delivery issues by beginning their toy drive early, as is the local chapter of the Salvation Army. Due to increased shipping costs and labor shortages, amid surging demand, nonprofits are bracing for what will be another whirlwind end-of-year for nonprofits that provide physical goods to folks this holiday season. Read more ➝   Summary The Consulting Firm Billionaires Turn to When They Give Away Money N.Y.C. Severs Ties With Housing Nonprofit Run by Jack A. Brown III From beard pageants to food distribution, what nonprofits are doing for Giving Tuesday WCMU giving free airtime to area non-profit organizations on GivingTuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday, yes, yes it is a real thing, and each year we highlight the GivingTuesday campaign of one Nonprofit that we see doing world-changing things. This year we are thrilled to highlight GivePower, one of the most impactful nonprofits in both rural electrification and clean water. If you missed it, we had GivePower's President, Michele Magee, on Episode #388 of SunCast and we were inspired, but we also didn't dive deep enough into how their partnership programs work! This time, we've got Aparna Mohla (VP Corp. Partnerships) and Benjamin Materna (VP Deployment) to share about their global projects, their massive impact and their unique approach to donor engagement. If you're as impressed as I was with their organization, please follow this special Suncast Giving Tuesday donately link and donate $20, which provides clean water for one person for 20 years! As a special bonus, every donation will contribute to funding a Trek for 10 people from the SunCast Audience (to be selected at a future date)! Listen in to learn what a Trek is, and give to be considered for 1 of those prized 10 slots! Listen Now. Donate Here: https://donate.givepower.org/suncastmedia

Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip Back by Popular Demand: Grant Writer Strategy Call Today's episode is another grant writer strategy call. This one is unique because I'm chatting with Diego Reeb, one of the VIP Fast Track to Grant Writer Alumni!    We first met Diego back in Episode 30 when he was finishing up the program. He completed the Fast Track to Grant Writer in early 2021. At the time, he was working part time for a nonprofit and needed support with taking his grant writing skills to the next level.   Now as he's nearing the end of his Master's program and looking at graduation in 2022, he's ready to start mapping out a plan for how to be a grant writing consultant. That's what our conversation today is focused on.   Discussion on How to Be a Grant Writing Consultant: How to position yourself to convey your value and experience Getting specific about the type of clients you want to work with How to frame your services and requests for better word of mouth referrals Ways to showcase your expertise when you're good at writing - even without a website Where to focus your efforts when there's so much you COULD be doing  Meet Diego Reeb Diego Reeb is a Social Impact Consultant for Future Focus Global and a Grant Manager for Community Access Naperville. He collaborates with clients to create the transformation they want to manifest in the world. He helps with grant research, proposal drafting, strategic planning, process and workflow analysis, and program development.    Diego will complete his Master's Degree in Social Work in the spring of 2022. How Do We Start? As you can hear from working with Diego, this is exactly what I help my clients with every day. I want you to be a good steward of your money, and I want to help you create a solid future to carry out your nonprofit vision. Let's develop a smart, strategic approach to your nonprofit or freelance grant writing. If you know you're ready to take your nonprofit or grant writing career to the next level in a way that helps you carry out your mission without burning out, I want to invite you to work with me. Nonprofits can go to teresahuff.com/apply where you can fill out my application form and see if we're a good fit to work together. Grant writers can sign up at teresahuff.com/vip and start on the Fast Track to Grant Writer right away. Let me know - what challenges do you have with sorting out your next steps? What takeaways did you find in this episode? Connect with me over in the Grant Writing Simplified Linkedin community and let's continue the conversation. Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 30 - Why I Became a Nonprofit Grant Writer: Creating a Ripple Effect Episode 40 - Questions to Consider Before Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant Episode 53 - Business Building: Tips for Grant Writer Consulting Contracts Episode 54 - Business Building: LinkedIn Profile Tips for Success And a quick shoutout to our friends at Instrumentl for sponsoring today's show. Remember, if you need a hand with your grant searches and ongoing tracking, go check out Instrumentl's free trial at teresahuff.com/Instrumentl and get $50 off your first month with the code GWSPOD. Connect with Teresa Huff: Website: www.teresahuff.com Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Social: LinkedIn Community LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:  www.teresahuff.com/vip Nonprofits, Gear Up For Grants with this free audio workshop: www.teresahuff.com/gearup

LTD Podcast E91: Life Questions: When do you listen to God? w/ Kevin, Themsula, & DevendraIn this life, there are many voices around us and the loudest sometimes is within ourselves. What we listen to affects our decisions and emotions. In the midst of the busyness, in the noises, even in the stillness, do you seek the voice of God? In this episode: When was the last time that you allowed God to speak in my life? What is stopping you from allowing God to speak into your life? God speaks to us everyday. Discerning and hearing the voice of God Links:Get your copy today on Amazon and kevinwhite.usCheck out some heartwarming stories at Generosity of God and share your story.Check out Pastor Kevin's other podcasts Kevin White Show and Missions Changed My LifeSubscribe to a one-minute motivation series called Generously Blessed____________About Living the Dream Podcast The Living the Dream podcast is where Church staff and volunteers get comfortable and aligned with the reality that God is moving millions of foreign-born internationals into our communities. We focus on this incredible opportunity God is giving us to change the world! We know how this story ends! Rev 7:9-12 shows us a Church filled with EVERY nation, tribe, & tongue gathered together worshipping Jesus. Welcome to Living the Dream podcast where we help The Church be on earth as it is in heaven. More about Living the Dream Podcast.  About Kevin White Kevin White is a Christian pastor, international speaker, and an international best-selling author. As a writer, Kevin's newest book, Audacious Generosity, is a best new Christian Book of 2020. Audacious Generosity was an instant international best seller in India and the United States of America. Audacious Generosity is the New Book to Read in 2021. Look for it among Christianity books on Amazon and everywhere books are sold. Kevin's why for life is to extend access to Jesus to all people world-wide. Kevin loves to motivate people how to encounter the presence of God in their everyday life. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Kevin has started and helped start hundreds of businesses, churches, and nonprofit organizations. Kevin is an expert in church leadership and business development. Kevin's shepherd's heart can be seen in his speaking and writing. He integrates Biblical principles and worship into everything he does. Kevin's strategy is to help people transform into the likeness of Jesus. Find more from Kevin White including his blog, podcast shows, YouTube Channel, and Generously Blessed 1MM One Minute Motivational Series at https://kevinwhite.us Website: kevinwhite.usInstagram: @kevinwhiteusFacebook: @kevinwhite.usaTwitter: @kevinwhiteusLinkedIn: @kevinwhiteus  About Global Hope India Kevin White is the Founder/Executive Director of Global Hope India, a Christian mission organization focused on sharing the gospel in India and among Indian Nationals world-wide. We facilitate virtual mission teams to India and short-term mission teams in-person in India. These teams empower the church in India with pastoral training, youth pastor training, children's ministry, church planting strategy, church planting ministry, and medical missions. Global Hope India is a Christian charity that raises funds for India. 92% of every dollar given benefits gospel outreach projects in India such as church planting, orphan care, clean water projects, bibles, medical clinics, etc. Our partners in India serve the Baptist mission in India, Church of God in India as well as independent Christian churches. We do one thing - advance the gospel in India. We do it in one way - through the local church in India. Join us today by praying for India, giving to God's work in India and going virtually or in person to make disciples in India. Find out more information at https://globalhopeindia.org GHI Resources & Contact Info:Resource CenterGHI FacebookGHI Instagram: @globalhopeindiaGHI Twitter: @globalhopeindia

It's Giving Tuesday! Shawnda brings on Leslie Scantling of Flock Cancer Idaho— the fun run/walk dedicated to raising funds and awareness towards breast cancer treatment. Learn how this nonprofit took off in 2021 and how to get involved in next year's festivities.  Connect with Flock Cancer Idaho here: Website: https://www.flockcanceridaho.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flockcanceridaho/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlockCancerIdaho/ Make sure to follow Intentionally Disruptive:Instagram: www.instagram.com/intentionallydisruptiveTik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeEcVHxb/Go to microbeformulas.com and use the code PODCAST15 at checkout for 15% off Microbe Formulas products. 

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This week, we continue our deeper dive series into Crisis Management. Mitzie Schafer, GSB Consultant and Host of the Podcast interviews Myra Griffie, the COO of Child and Family at Lutheran Services Carolinas about Practicing Self Care during a Crisis and after.  Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Crisis Management SeriesEpisode 13: November 9: Risk Assessment Anne Rieck McFarlandEpisode 14: November 16: Training Procedures & Who's in Charge with Mitzie Schafer & Paul Marsh as HostEpisode 15: November 23: Maintaining Trust and Transparency with Anne Rieck McFarlandEpisode 16: November 30: Self Care After a Crisis - Myra Griffie - COO for Child & Family, Lutheran Services CarolinasThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

Is it really better to give than to receive? Carolyn Dun says that is 100% true and not only tells us why, but also shares how to be more impactful with generosity. Shownotes: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-43 FB: facebook.com/thismomknows IG: instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast

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Today Liz Scott shares the emotional and mental strategies behind creating a movement and focusing on inspirational and clear communication. Listen in as Laura and Lis discuss the origin of Alex's Lemonade Stand, how Liz navigates the line between inspirational and scientific communication, and the importance of self-care when leading and inspiring others over time. Liz Scott is the Co-Executive Director of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, but she is most proud of her title of "Mom" to three sons, Patrick, Eddie, and Joey, and daughter Alex. ALSF emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of Liz's daughter, Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for other children with cancer. In her lifetime, Alex would raise over $1 million before she passed away in 2004 at the age of 8. Since then, Liz and her husband Jay have worked alongside thousands of supporters across the country to carry on her legacy of hope. To date, ALSF has raised more than $200 million toward fulfilling Alex's dream of finding a cure, having funded over 1,000 pediatric cancer research projects and assisted more than 10,000 families through their national support programs. Liz holds a BA in psychology from The University of Connecticut and honorary doctorates from Drexel University, Villanova University and Baylor School of Medicine. In addition to her work with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, she also serves on the Board of Directors for The Cancer Couch Foundation.   You can connect with Liz via the website: https://www.alexslemonade.org/   To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C's of influence.   You can connect with Laura in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @Laura Sicola  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers Inc. (FOG) was established in 1987 with the mission to support and promote organic, regenerative, and sustainable agriculture. Since then, FOG's staff and programs have grown greatly.  In this episode, hear from FOG staff members Dr. Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Andi Emrich and Kyndra Love, as they discuss the history of FOG and some of its past, present and future projects. Learn about: - Education and outreach initiatives advancing knowledge and resources about organic and sustainable agriculture - Quality Certification Services (QCS), FOG's certification branch - The Florida Farmers' Market Association (FFMA) - Upcoming projects in 2022  Learn more about FOG on our website: https://foginfo.org Learn more about QCS: https://qcsinfo.org Learn more about FFMA: https://farmersmarkettoolkit.org Support the show (https://foginfo.org/donate/)

In September 2021, Melody Barnes, chair of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions, led a conversation with four social change leaders who for more than a decade have used collective impact to create collaborative, place-based change. Participants included Jennifer Blatz, president and CEO of StriveTogether, a national network of local communities striving to achieve racial equity and economic mobility, supporting the success of every child from cradle to career; Geoffrey Canada, founder and president of Harlem Children's Zone and the recently launched William Julius Wilson Center, nonprofits working to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds opportunities for children, families, and communities; Rosanne Haggerty, president and chief executive officer of Community Solutions, a nonprofit working to achieve a lasting end to homelessness; and Erik Stegman, chief executive officer of Native Americans in Philanthropy, an organization promoting increased and equitable investments in tribal communities that align with Indigenous values.During this roundtable, the participants discussed how their years of experience with collective impact has evolved and what they have learned that will carry them into the next decade of collaborative work to improve communities. This discussion is an unabridged version of an article shared in the Stanford Social Innovation Review titled Reflecting on Collective Impact for Place-Based Social Change.Resources and FootnotesArticle: Centering Equity in Collective ImpactMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at info@collectiveimpactforum.org.

How can the collective impact approach put anti-racism at the center of its work?  How can collective impact work authentically center Black and Pacific Islander families, as it focuses on improving infant and maternal health? In this podcast interview, FSG Senior Consultant Miya Cain, MPH, explores these questions and more with the Executive Director of Expecting Justice, Zea Malawa, MD, MPH, building on their time working together on the early stages of the initiative. This interview is an unbridged version of an article shared in the Stanford Social Innovation Review titled Bringing an Anti-Racist Approach to Collective Impact. Resources and FootnotesArticle: Centering Equity in Collective ImpactExpecting JusticeResource: Racial Equity Impact Assessment (Race Forward)Resource: White Supremacy Culture by Tema OkunMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at info@collectiveimpactforum.org.

The nonprofit world is filled with dedicated, talented people doing meaningful work. One thing it's not known for is the pay. We'll hear from Choose 180's Sean Goode about why they're boosting base salaries to $70,000, and what that means for the work they do.Follow us on Instagram @seattlenowpod

Ivy Slater Ivy Slater is a professionally certified business coach, speaker, best-selling author and podcast host. After owning and operating a 7-figure printing business, having been in the industry for 20 years, she started Slater Success which focuses on developing great leaders and facilitating business growth and expansion. Ivy holds masterminds and retreats with her private client base and corporate training on communication and strategic planning. She speaks nationwide on the topics of leadership, sustainable growth, relationships and sales. In this episode, we discuss: The many non-profit organizations coming up in our series, including the Leukemia and Lymphoma Organization, Pentacle, Savvy Ladies, and many more How we can give of ourselves, our hearts, and sometimes even a little bit of our wallets during the holidays Blocking time off and making it a priority to show up for these organizations How much we can do to make a difference Best Selling Author of From the Barre to the Boardroom Website: https://slatersuccess.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyslater/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slatersuccesscoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivyslaterssc/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/slatersuccess/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SlaterSuccessCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ8b1sGnADlpFE2NrqUfToQ?view_as=subscribe

Meet Jake. Every wondered what possesses someone to run 50 miles? For Jake - it's about passion. After learning about the plight of women and children who are trafficked around the world, he redirected his career in persuasive sales firmly toward helping the nonprofit sector. Join this convo with someone who's knocked on nearly 100,000 doors and is leveraging those corporate sales methods for good.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSJake's story and journey to where he is today (2:20)Knocking on nearly 100,000 doors in his sales background (6:13)A powerful story that connected Jake to the philanthropy world (8:00) The story of running 50 miles to spread awareness and raise funds to fight human trafficking (12:00)The intersection of sales and fundraising to help you raise more money (16:45)Barriers to fundraising that Jake has seen (22:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Jake's life (26:00)Jake's One Good Thing: You don't rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the levels of your systems. (29:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/201Get to Know Our Amazing Sponsor, Neon OneNeon One provides software solutions to growing nonprofits, but they do so much more than that. They're also incredibly passionate about creating community in the social good sector.We believe in the power of community. We've seen the greatest philanthropic movements happen when people work together to achieve common goals. Neon One can help you do just that. They created Year End Giving Connections, a community that brings fundraisers together and empowers them to learn from each other's experiences. Neon One experts will also provide helpful advice on meeting your fundraising goals this season. With weekly checklists and an active Slack community, there's no better way to prepare for your year-end success.Want to be a more connected fundraiser? Join their community today at http://neonone.com/weareforgoodAbout the PodcastThe We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloWatch our free streaming workshop with our friend, Pledge CEO, James Citron. In this power hour, you'll gain clarity and the framework to build your strongest year-end giving campaign ever. Watch it for free today at weareforgood.com/pledge. And to learn more about Pledge and see how they can help your organization, head to www.pledge.to We Are For Good PRO is reimagining nonprofit professional development - for good. ✨ Join us and get started at weareforgoodpro.com.

Throughout the holiday season, you might encounter dozens of appeals for charity. If you decide to give, or if you donate throughout the year, how can you maximize the impact of your gift? In this episode, Mark talks with Sam Kang, president of Schwab Charitable, a nonprofit organization established with the support of The Charles Schwab Corporation to make charitable giving simpler and more tax-efficient.They discuss direct cash gifts, donor-advised funds, qualified charitable distributions, and other ways of giving—and which types of investors can benefit from each approach.You can learn more about the science behind why helping others makes us feel good on the “Happiness” episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman.Subscribe to Financial Decoder for free on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.Financial Decoder is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the series, visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder.If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Important DisclosuresInvestors should consider carefully information contained in the prospectus or, if available, the summary prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Please read it carefully before investing.The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.Investing involves risk including loss of principal.Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the opinions presented cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance.Schwab Charitable™ is the name used for the combined programs and services of Schwab Charitable Fund™, an independent nonprofit organization. Schwab Charitable Fund has entered into service agreements with certain affiliates of The Charles Schwab Corporation.A donor's ability to claim itemized deductions is subject to a variety of limitations depending on the donor's specific tax situation. Consult your tax advisor for more information.This information does not constitute and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, Schwab Charitable recommends consultation with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, Financial Planner or Investment Manager.Because environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies exclude some securities, ESG-focused products may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as products that do not use such strategies. Additionally, the criteria used to select companies for investment may result in investing in securities, industries or sectors that underperform the market as a whole.Diversification, asset allocation, and rebalancing strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets. Rebalancing may cause investors to incur transaction costs and, when a nonretirement account is rebalanced, taxable events may be created that may affect your tax liability.Professionally managed accounts are available only through independent investment advisors with Schwab Advisor Services™, a business segment of The Charles Schwab Corporation serving independent investment advisors and includes the custody, trading, and support services of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. While donors may recommend an advisor, Schwab Charitable must approve the recommendation. Advisors must meet certain eligibility requirements and adhere to Schwab Charitable fee and investment guidelines. You may request a copy of the investment guidelines by calling us at 800-746-6216.(1121-1WV9)

Throughout the holiday season, you might encounter dozens of appeals for charity. If you decide to give, or if you donate throughout the year, how can you maximize the impact of your gift? In this episode, Mark talks with Sam Kang, president of Schwab Charitable, a nonprofit organization established with the support of The Charles Schwab Corporation to make charitable giving simpler and more tax-efficient.They discuss direct cash gifts, donor-advised funds, qualified charitable distributions, and other ways of giving—and which types of investors can benefit from each approach.You can learn more about the science behind why helping others makes us feel good on the “Happiness” episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman.Subscribe to Financial Decoder for free on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.Financial Decoder is an original podcast from Charles Schwab. For more on the series, visit Schwab.com/FinancialDecoder.If you enjoy the show, please leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. Important DisclosuresInvestors should consider carefully information contained in the prospectus or, if available, the summary prospectus, including investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. Please read it carefully before investing.The information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness or reliability cannot be guaranteed. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.Investing involves risk including loss of principal.Past performance is no guarantee of future results and the opinions presented cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance.Schwab Charitable™ is the name used for the combined programs and services of Schwab Charitable Fund™, an independent nonprofit organization. Schwab Charitable Fund has entered into service agreements with certain affiliates of The Charles Schwab Corporation.A donor's ability to claim itemized deductions is subject to a variety of limitations depending on the donor's specific tax situation. Consult your tax advisor for more information.This information does not constitute and is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Where specific advice is necessary or appropriate, Schwab Charitable recommends consultation with a qualified tax advisor, CPA, Financial Planner or Investment Manager.Because environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies exclude some securities, ESG-focused products may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as products that do not use such strategies. Additionally, the criteria used to select companies for investment may result in investing in securities, industries or sectors that underperform the market as a whole.Diversification, asset allocation, and rebalancing strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets. Rebalancing may cause investors to incur transaction costs and, when a nonretirement account is rebalanced, taxable events may be created that may affect your tax liability.Professionally managed accounts are available only through independent investment advisors with Schwab Advisor Services™, a business segment of The Charles Schwab Corporation serving independent investment advisors and includes the custody, trading, and support services of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. While donors may recommend an advisor, Schwab Charitable must approve the recommendation. Advisors must meet certain eligibility requirements and adhere to Schwab Charitable fee and investment guidelines. You may request a copy of the investment guidelines by calling us at 800-746-6216.(1121-1WV9)

In the last 10 or so years many entrepreneurs and businesses have been asking if there is a way to do well as an organization while genuinely doing good in the world? Our guest on this episode is Peter Samuelson. Peter is the Co-Founder and President of First Star and CEO of PhilmCo Media, llc. He is a serial pro-social entrepreneur. In 1982, he co-founded the Starlight Children's Foundation. By 1990, the positive psychological impact of Starlight seeded his next pro-social endeavor, Starbright World, which he co-founded with Steven Spielberg. 1999 saw the formation of First Star, 2005 EDAR, “Everyone Deserves a Roof”, and 2013 saw him launch ASPIRE, the Academy for Social Purpose in Responsible Entertainment.In the midst of all this, Peter has produced 26 films and raised four children. Educated at Cambridge and the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, Peter and his wife, Saryl, continue to fight every day for those less fortunate, chiefly among them are America's abused and neglected children. More about Peter Samuelson. Website https://www.samuelson.la Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/petergsamuelson. https://twitter.com/PeterGSamuelson https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersamuelson Starlight Children's Foundation—an international charity dedicated to granting wishes for seriously ill children www.starlight.org Starbright World www.starbrightworld.org First Star www.firststar.org, a separate national 501(c)(3) charity that works to improve the public health, safety, and family life of America's abused and neglected children EDAR “Everyone Deserves A Roof” www.EDAR.org and ASPIRE, the Academy for Social Purpose in Responsible Education, whose undergraduate courses have been successfully piloted at UCLA www.aspirelab.org Part 1) Pro-Social Entrepreneurship Reconsidering the False Binary System of Profit and Loss The Business of Doing Good The Problem with "Non-Profits" and How to Fix Them What is a Pro-Social Entrepreneur New Solutions for Old Problems Partnering with Steven Spielberg Changing Foster Kids lives at 87% Rate The Old Lady Living in a Box who Sparked an Invention . . . . Curious about how to tap into what drives meaning in your life and create meaningful transformation in the lives you touch? Take a look at DovBaron.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Bregel is a multidisciplinary filmmaker and photographer located in Baltimore, MD. He is also the founder and photographer of BaltimoreSmall.com, a media platform that gives voices to small businesses and nonprofits through photography and storytelling.Jon tends to have a very hands-on approach which has led him to Direct, DP, and Executive Produce branded content for clients such as; Nike, Audi, National Geographic, Cadillac, ACLU, Samsung, Pfizer, Gap, Tiffany & Co., and many more. Jon's films have earned him Thirteen Vimeo Staff Picks, and has been featured in Adweek, Huffington Post and Gizmodo and awarded at Cannes Lion, AICP, Adweek ARC Awards, LIA, Clio, Webby, Shorty, One Show, Creativity, PDN and Spikes Asia..Jon's heart for connecting deeply with people keeps him rooted in his Baltimore community, while also giving him opportunities to travel around the world capturing humanity at large.★ Support this podcast ★

On this week's Money Matters, Scott and Pat advise a teacher from New York who wants to start a business. A caller who received a $300,000 inheritance wants to know where to invest and how to make sure his children benefit. A 33-year-old caller from Virginia wants help deciding between contributing to her work sponsored 401(k) and a brokerage account. A highly organized retiree wants to know if his investments are too conservative, and how to start a non-profit. A former Marine who has spent his career as a postal worker wants to educate his grandchildren about investing and money.   

Shauna Kennedy-Carr discusses how domestic violence changed her life forever when her sister was murdered in 2017. She and her family created the nonprofit “Stop the Silence: changing lives and healing hearts with music” hoping to help others.For more info: www.changinglivesandhealinghearts.comSee Beneath Your Beautiful podcast is raw and intimate, sometimes funny and always entertaining. With new episodes every Saturday, Hara explores our loves, fears and hopes with a delicious combination of depth and lightness.https://seebeneathyourbeautiful.com or listen wherever pods are cast.Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/z6ceeh7uSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/k8783km4____To get in touch with Hara Allison:Podcast: https://seebeneathyourbeautiful.com/Photography: https://hara.photography/Design: https://studioh-creative.com/

Many Cherokee nonprofits are participating in Giving Tuesday through GaGives; The Veterans Park Holiday Lights have began and will raise money for charity; And the Cherokee boys' basketball team won the Raider classic.  #CherokeeCounty #Georgia #LocalNews           -          -          -          -          -          -          The Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast is local news for Woodstock, Canton, and all of Cherokee County. Register Here for your essential digital news.             This podcast was produced and published for the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger and TribuneLedgerNews.com by BG Ad Group on 11-26-2021.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interesting Nonprofit updates at Luke's Notre Dame ongoing studies. We talk about a fascinating thing: contract failure and market failure. Gomer rethought his Libertarism due to the realization that corporations have more money than many governments. Anarcho-capitalism sounds nice (if you have money). Thanksgiving plans for the boys. Luke goes to the Cabin in the Woods. Gomer invites The Woodlands. Epic failures in Proposals for both Luke and Gomer. Shannon likes to tell this story. And we close with comments on Fr. James Jackson's arrest for child porn. This was Gomer's confirmation sponsor. Gomer knew him really well when he was in high school but hasn't maintained contact in 20 years, so there's that. Real talk: I was utterly and completely shocked at this accusation. I hope he's innocent but it doesn't look good.

We're pretty sure Mark was one of our first WAFG friends. He found us early on from darn-near-halfway around the world, and our mutual admiration for each other's work endures. Jon and Becky were honored to join Mark's Purposely Podcast where we talk through business growth, how we check our mental health, and why we love growing global community. Do us a favor; hit subscribe on his podcast or listen to an episode or two. It's a good listen for the head and heart.Episode HighlightsThe purpose and mission of We Are For Good (2:00)Jon and Becky's background (4:00)Fostering the confidence to take a leap of faith (7:00)How the business model has changed since the launch of We Are For Good (12:00)The power of community and building movements (16:00)What the best day in the office is for Jon and Becky (19:00)Avoiding burnout and fatigue (21:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/200Get to Know Our Amazing Sponsor, Neon OneNeon One provides software solutions to growing nonprofits, but they do so much more than that. They're also incredibly passionate about creating community in the social good sector.We believe in the power of community. We've seen the greatest philanthropic movements happen when people work together to achieve common goals. Neon One can help you do just that. They created Year End Giving Connections, a community that brings fundraisers together and empowers them to learn from each other's experiences. Neon One experts will also provide helpful advice on meeting your fundraising goals this season. With weekly checklists and an active Slack community, there's no better way to prepare for your year-end success.Want to be a more connected fundraiser? Join their community today at http://neonone.com/weareforgoodAbout the PodcastThe We Are For Good Podcast is co-hosted by Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE and welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned 3x a week!Want to hear insider details and to get our best roundup of tips, freebies, resources and show notes from each episode? Join the Good Community - it's free! Visit www.weareforgood.com/helloWatch our free streaming workshop with our friend, Pledge CEO, James Citron. In this power hour, you'll gain clarity and the framework to build your strongest year-end giving campaign ever. Watch it for free today at weareforgood.com/pledge. And to learn more about Pledge and see how they can help your organization, head to www.pledge.to We Are For Good PRO is reimagining nonprofit professional development - for good. ✨ Join us and get started at weareforgoodpro.com.

In this episode, I interview Heather Gavrish, an educator and mom, currently living in Minnesota. She has worked at a nonprofit in NH, a science museum in Australia, and a zoo in Minnesota, before her most recent job as a middle school science teacher for 3 years. We talk in detail about her work at museums and nonprofits and zoos, so this is a great interview for anyone interested in learning more about those specific paths. 

133:  How to Improve Your Nonprofit Leadership Experience (Patton McDowell)SUMMARYAre you thankful for your current nonprofit leadership role?  The sector should be thankful for talented individuals like you who are dedicated to a vital cause in your community, but I know you may not feel that gratitude as you do even more for an organization that needs your every contribution.  In this special Thanksgiving Day episode, I offer some ideas that may help you be an even better leader, but more importantly, help you enjoy a more rewarding experience as you move toward your goals. In this solo episode #133 of the Path Podcast, I offer five specific ways you can improve your nonprofit leadership experience, as well as a sneak peek at my new book, also titled Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership.ABOUT PATTONPatton McDowell has enjoyed a successful 30-year career in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and organizational development. His consulting practice has allowed him to work with more than 240 organizations throughout the Southeast, including nonprofits focused on healthcare, education, arts & culture, and human services. Prior to founding PMA Consulting in 2009, he served as Vice President for University Advancement at Queens University of Charlotte where he was responsible for all fundraising, communications, and alumni programs for the university.  Before Queens, Patton served as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at UNC Wilmington, where he was the youngest vice chancellor in the 16-campus UNC system. He previously served as Program Director for Special Olympics North Carolina in Raleigh, following his tenure with Special Olympics International in Washington, D.C.  Patton is a native of Elizabeth City, NC, and received a bachelor's degree in English Education from UNC Chapel Hill, where he was a Morehead Scholar. He received his MBA from the McColl School of Business at Queens, and his Doctorate in Education (Organizational Change and Leadership) from the Rossier School at the University of Southern California. He is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), a Master Trainer for AFP International, and a member of the William C. Friday Fellowship for Human Relations. Patton is a former board President of AFP Charlotte, served as the Chapter Representative on the AFP International Board, and is the host of the weekly podcast Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership.EPISODE RESOURCESEpisode #56 10 Essential Skills & Experiences for Nonprofit LeadershipEpisode #78 5 Ways to Build Your Professional Development PlanEpisode #13 Build A Personal Strategic Plan that WorksAre you ready for a Mastermind?

In this Looney Law Special Darren also shares how his Crimestoppers nonprofit fundraising book grew into an Award-Winning Twisted But True book trilogy and an ID Channel True-Crime Show.

Hello to you listening in Moss, Norway!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey.Yesterday I spent several hours with other volunteers cutting pumpkin pies into individual serving slices and placing them in eco-friendly containers. Many other hands had peeled potatoes, roasted and carved turkeys, spooned up cranberry relish, bagged rolls and butter, packaged napkins, utensils and even coffee. On Thanksgiving morning I'll drive over to our local elementary school, getting in line to receive bags of *complete* turkey dinners to be delivered around South Whidbey.  Each year the Mobile Turkey Unit exceeds the number of dinners it prepared and delivered the year before. Hundreds and hundreds. We are celebrating our 23rd year since this nonprofit community event was founded by Tom Arhontas, who had a special place in his heart for people in need.Click here  to enjoy the spirit of volunteer giving, visit the story, and share in the photos and videos of what we do and how we do it on our Island!And, wishing you and yours A ThankFulGiving Season!   60 Seconds is your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time! You're invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more: Quarter Moon Story ArtsStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts 

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There are more than 10 million nonprofits and non-governmental organizations worldwide. Nonprofit organizations account for 5-10 percent of the United States' economy and about 10 percent of U.S. employment.Nonprofits can be a force for good in the world, whether they are organized as charitable institutions, civic leagues, social welfare organizations, or social advocacy groups. They can tackle a variety of issues, ranging from healthcare to animal welfare to arts and culture. In a world where societal problems are aggravated by the pandemic, nonprofits give assurance that there are people ready to help those who are in need.Just in time to help you tweak and improve your year-end fundraising campaign, my guest this week is the small nonprofit whisperer, Sandy Rees. Sandy shows founders and leaders of small nonprofits how to fully fund their dream so they can make the difference they want to make in the world. She has helped dozens of small nonprofits go from “nickel-and-dime fundraising” to adding 6 figures to their bottom line. As the host of Fundraising TV,  she shows her students how to find ideal donors, connect through authentic messaging, and build relationships that stand the test of time, so that fundraising becomes easy and predictable.Here are some of the topics we discussed:The biggest mistakes Sandy sees when people start a nonprofit - minefields to avoidActionable ways that even the smallest nonprofits can adjust their fundraising strategy The 3 pieces of the fundraising puzzle you need to get right How to combat the dreaded "overhead myth" and raise the money that you need to accomplish your missionConnect with Sandy: www.GetFullyFunded.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/FundraisingforFoundershttps://www.facebook.com/getfullyfundedhttps://www.instagram.com/getfullyfunded/ Do me a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it!About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place.She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements. Julia's online courses, webinars, and talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and raise more money online. Clients include Mastercard, Facebook, GoFundMe Charity, Meals on Wheels America, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 

In this episode, we recap some of the things that we learned from our four August guests who were: David Magley, former NBA player who is the President of an emerging pro basketball league named The Basketball League Joe Slater, COO & CFO of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Angel Henry, author of her book titled Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women and Allies Need to Breakthrough and is the Sr. Director of the Transformation Value Management Office & DEI Vice-Chair at Genesys CCS Podcast Partners: Broad Ripple Magazine: https://townepost.com/broad-ripple/ Synergize: https://synergizeindy.com/   Episodes Discussed in This Recap: 143. Perspective & Basketball with David Magley https://circlecitysuccess.libsyn.com/143-perspective-basketball-with-david-magley 144. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana with Joe Slater https://circlecitysuccess.libsyn.com/144-gleaners-food-bank-of-indiana-with-joe-slater 145. Dents in the Ceiling with Angel Henry https://circlecitysuccess.libsyn.com/145-dents-in-the-ceiling-with-angel-henry Connect with CCS: Connect with Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ulm-0919123/ ● Connect with Drew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewfeutz/

Heather Yandow discusses how you can find, and approach, the best consultant for your next project.

Fundraising experts Amy and Andrea discuss the capital campaign questions every board member wants answers to. Where's the money going to come from? How much will they have to give? What's going to be expected of them? And many more important questions facing every nonprofit board member as they consider a capital campaign. Download our favorite resource on the topic: "A Board Member's Guide to Capital Campaign Fundraising" ------------- This episode was recorded as part of a live webinar held Monday, November 22, 2021. To participate in future webinars, register at ToolkitTalks.com.

LTD Podcast E91: Life Questions: What's Your Choice? w/ Kevin, Temsula, & DevendraWhat's Your Choice? w/ Kevin, Temsula, & Devendra - nov 23Everyday we are faced with making choices. From the simplest to the hardest. But there are choices that are important that define our lives. Some of the choices we make leave a lasting mark or affect our future. Before you make any choice today, listen and learn how you can make wise, good and godly choices.   In this episode: Looking at Life situations that requires us to choose The importance of our choices Choosing between life and destruction Making choices that has eternal impact Links:Get your copy today on Amazon and kevinwhite.usCheck out some heartwarming stories at Generosity of God and share your story.Check out Pastor Kevin's other podcasts Kevin White Show and Missions Changed My LifeSubscribe to a one-minute motivation series called Generously Blessed____________About Living the Dream Podcast The Living the Dream podcast is where Church staff and volunteers get comfortable and aligned with the reality that God is moving millions of foreign-born internationals into our communities. We focus on this incredible opportunity God is giving us to change the world! We know how this story ends! Rev 7:9-12 shows us a Church filled with EVERY nation, tribe, & tongue gathered together worshipping Jesus. Welcome to Living the Dream podcast where we help The Church be on earth as it is in heaven. More about Living the Dream Podcast.  About Kevin White Kevin White is a Christian pastor, international speaker, and an international best-selling author. As a writer, Kevin's newest book, Audacious Generosity, is a best new Christian Book of 2020. Audacious Generosity was an instant international best seller in India and the United States of America. Audacious Generosity is the New Book to Read in 2021. Look for it among Christianity books on Amazon and everywhere books are sold. Kevin's why for life is to extend access to Jesus to all people world-wide. Kevin loves to motivate people how to encounter the presence of God in their everyday life. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Kevin has started and helped start hundreds of businesses, churches, and nonprofit organizations. Kevin is an expert in church leadership and business development. Kevin's shepherd's heart can be seen in his speaking and writing. He integrates Biblical principles and worship into everything he does. Kevin's strategy is to help people transform into the likeness of Jesus. Find more from Kevin White including his blog, podcast shows, YouTube Channel, and Generously Blessed 1MM One Minute Motivational Series at https://kevinwhite.us Website: kevinwhite.usInstagram: @kevinwhiteusFacebook: @kevinwhite.usaTwitter: @kevinwhiteusLinkedIn: @kevinwhiteus  About Global Hope India Kevin White is the Founder/Executive Director of Global Hope India, a Christian mission organization focused on sharing the gospel in India and among Indian Nationals world-wide. We facilitate virtual mission teams to India and short-term mission teams in-person in India. These teams empower the church in India with pastoral training, youth pastor training, children's ministry, church planting strategy, church planting ministry, and medical missions. Global Hope India is a Christian charity that raises funds for India. 92% of every dollar given benefits gospel outreach projects in India such as church planting, orphan care, clean water projects, bibles, medical clinics, etc. Our partners in India serve the Baptist mission in India, Church of God in India as well as independent Christian churches. We do one thing - advance the gospel in India. We do it in one way - through the local church in India. Join us today by praying for India, giving to God's work in India and going virtually or in person to make disciples in India. Find out more information at https://globalhopeindia.org GHI Resources & Contact Info:Resource CenterGHI FacebookGHI Instagram: @globalhopeindiaGHI Twitter: @globalhopeindia

Throughout the month of November, we're shining the spotlight on a number of nonprofit organizations who are doing some really significant work in the world.My guest this week in the November nonprofits series is Tim Nelson, CEO of Hope For Justice.Hope For Justice is a global organization that works to bring an end to modern slavery by preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society.Tim and I discuss some disheartening and shocking information around slavery. You'll find out that there's a lot more to slavery than sex trafficking. And you'll hear the surprising places where it's happening. While it happens around the globe, it also happens right in your backyard.But you'll also hear the positive difference that Hope For Justice is making in the world to free and restore slavery victims an to advocate for more awareness of how and where we can all play a part in ending slavery.

Geetha Murali, CEO of Room to Read, talks with Jesse about her work in ending illiteracy and gender inequality, the importance of consistent skill building in one's career, reflections on a career shift, and her vision for the future of education. Geetha shares how her mom refused a marriage at 13, leaving home to become a nurse and move to the United States. Geetha shares how her mother's determination and father's affable serenity helped shape her growth and values in ways that helped her become an effective builder. She shares insights into how education changes and benefits children, and their communities, including success stories she has helped build at Room to Read. Geetha shares practical insights on how she collaborates with local leaders, governments, and schools to create sustainable change, and about how Room to Read has scaled with the goal of impacting 40 million children by 2025. She shares her transition from statistician to non-profit leader to CEO and her thoughts on how to have a positive impact no matter where you work. She shares her secrets to success, including how she views the importance of education and relationships. How does education influence your success and the success of the people you care about? How do relationships and cooperation factor into your success? How do you plan your career to include meaningful impact? How do you rethink your strategy to scale into the future?(6:28) How Geetha learned the value of education from her mother's trailblazing journey(16:08) Geetha describes moving beyond achieving goals, to fulfilling her purpose(24:05) How Room to Read grew to impact 40 million children worldwide(33:05) The central role that reading plays in developing empathy(34:44) Advice for anyone pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector(38:51) Jesse asks: Which influential people do you want to meet through your work?Guest BioDr. Geetha Murali is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Room to Read, an organization that believes World Change Starts with Educated Children.® Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality by helping children in low-income communities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and by supporting girls to build skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions. The organization collaborates with governments and other partner organizations to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. Room to Read has benefitted more than 18 million children across 16 countries and 37,000 communities and aims to reach 40 million children by 2025.As Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Geetha oversees Room to Read's global operations, which include programmatic work in 16 countries, a global network of investors and volunteer chapters, and a worldwide staff of approximately 1,600 employees.Geetha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gkmuraliRoom to Read Website: https://www.roomtoread.org/Helpful LinksSo Good They Can't Ignore You, a book recommended by Geetha that was seminal to her early in her role as Room to Read's CEO“How to Citizen” podcast by Baratunde Thurston Room to Read success story of KamlaBBC World Radio interview on COVID-19 impact on girls' educationGeetha op-ed on the power of books on our mind“Six Terrific Book Ideas for Getting Girls into Tech” interview with Geetha Murali and Youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki in Wired MagazineGeetha's background and story, shared by the Shakti CollaborativeMichelle Obama & Julia Roberts meet with Room to Read kids in VietnamAward from the Library of Congress for Room to Read's special response to COVID-19

Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Special Holiday Note: Support a Ministry-Based Business AND a Nonprofit Back in Episode 41, I introduced you to the talented Kari Bartkus of Love Does That. She shared her thought process behind starting a ministry-based business instead of a nonprofit.    This Thanksgiving, instead of running a Black Friday sale, Kari is hosting more of a Black Friday giveback. She's donating a portion of all November sales to a local nonprofit in her community. Check out her beautiful encouraging resources at lovedoesthat.org. What Is the Seasonality of Grants? Most new grant writers and nonprofits don't realize that grants are typically seasonal. I sure didn't know that until I got into it! Fortunately my mentor explained this to me early on. Grant application deadlines tend to be especially busy early in the year throughout the spring season. This is particularly true for federal grants, although foundations can be the same way.   Because of that, "grant season" (as it's known in professional circles) can get pretty hectic. If you aren't prepared and learn to pace yourself, you can end up exhausted and burned out.  How Do I Prepare for Grant Season? The fall and winter seasons are the perfect time of year to be learning, planning, and offering other types of services to bring in a consistent income. As you're thinking through your ideal situation, consider: What is your ideal workload? What can you be learning and planning this time of year? (HINT: It's a perfect time to learn grant writing and map out your plan for next year!) How can you work ahead and prepare for grant season? How Do We Start? This is exactly what I help my clients with every day. I want you to be a good steward of your money, and I want to help you create a solid future to carry out your nonprofit vision. Let's develop a smart, strategic approach to your nonprofit or freelance grant writing. If you know you're ready to take your nonprofit or grant writing career to the next level in a way that helps you carry out your mission without burning out, I want to invite you to work with me. Nonprofits can go to teresahuff.com/apply where you can fill out my application form and see if we're a good fit to work together. Grant writers can sign up at teresahuff.com/vip and start on the Fast Track to Grant Writer right away. Let me know - have you faced the challenges of getting a new nonprofit (or your new grant writing business) off the ground? Connect with me over in the Grant Writing Simplified Linkedin community and let's continue the conversation. Other Resources Mentioned:  Episode 41: Serving Others Through a Ministry-Based Business Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? And a quick shoutout to our friends at Instrumentl for sponsoring today's show. Remember, if you need a hand with your grant searches and ongoing tracking, go check out Instrumentl's free trial at teresahuff.com/Instrumentl and get $50 off your first month with the code GWSPOD.  Connect with Teresa Huff: Website: www.teresahuff.com Take the Quiz: Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer? Social: LinkedIn Community LinkedIn Instagram Pinterest Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer:  www.teresahuff.com/vip Nonprofits, Gear Up For Grants with this free audio workshop: www.teresahuff.com/gearup

In episode 36 of Mission: Impact, Carol, her guest, Anne Hilb discuss: How nonprofits can best handle conflict within the organization  What steps can be taken to avoid conflict before it happens How to handle the hurt feelings that can linger in the wake of conflict Guest bio: Anne Hilb, MSOD is a community and culture architect, an expert at conflict resolution, and a champion of restorative and racial justice practices. As a community and culture architect, she partners with managers, executives, and front-line employees to repair conflict and restore trust so they can succeed and organizations can thrive. Her approach to this work is unique due to her blend of a decade of hands-on experience with more than a half-dozen degrees and certifications. Anne harnesses the power of circle and uses her deep listening skills to help build healthy workplaces. She develops deeply connected people and communities by leading with authenticity, transparency, curiosity, and care. Her work is centered around building confidence and accountability while mitigating blame, shame and guilt. When not repairing harm, working through conflict, and restoring trust, she can be found searching out the best taco, hosting circles, and spending time in nature. Important Links and Resources:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annehilb/  https://www.graymake.com/ 

This week, we continue our deeper dive series into Crisis Management. Mitzie Schafer and Anne Rieck McFarland, GSB Consultants focus on maintaining (and building) trust and transparency for your organization so that during a crisis your constituents stand with you.  Like on all episodes, we work to equip nonprofit leaders with best practices and resources that grow generosity to enhance their mission. In each episode, we tackle a topic related to growing generosity to your nonprofit and answer the three most critical questions for success. Our promise to you is that we won't take up a ton of your time - you have donors to cultivate - and we will give you actionable items you can start using right away. We will focus on foundational donor first principles and best practices.Crisis Management SeriesEpisode 13: November 9: Risk Assessment Anne Rieck McFarlandEpisode 14: November 16: Training Procedures & Who's in Charge with Mitzie Schafer & Paul Marsh as HostEpisode 15: November 23: Maintaining Trust and Transparency with Anne Rieck McFarlandEpisode 16: November 30: Self Care After a Crisis - Myra Griffie - COO for Child & Family, Lutheran Services CarolinasThe Center for Generosity provides resources to expand your toolbox and support network with quality programs, video tutorials, templates, and one-on-one attention from our experienced consultants. To learn more or join today visit www.centerforgenerosity.com. Mitzie Schafer, CFRE and GSB Consultant & Host mitzie@gsbfr.comMike Ward, CFRE and GSB Partner ward@gsbfr.comwww.gsbfundraising.com

On today's episode Luciana Bonifacio shares how to find passion and joy in work that often involves difficult cultural and emotional topics. Listen in as Laura and Luciana discuss the power of not speaking first, why you should focus on understanding your strengths first to lead others, and the difference between understanding data and understanding perspective. Luciana also shares how focusing on the weight of the language her organization uses to discuss their work impacts the success rate of projects and new opportunities. Luciana Bonifacio is Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Save the Children. In this role, she oversees the agency's efforts to mobilize private support for Save the Children's domestic and international programs. Under her leadership, the organization has successfully established and expanded partnerships with foundations, major donors and the corporate sector, with private revenue representing upwards of $150 million a year. Luciana joined Save the Children in 2000, and personally established or expanded partnerships with companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Starbucks and The Walt Disney Company. She also serves as Chair of Save the Children's Global Corporate Partnerships Group. An early leader in the organization's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work and a member of Save the Children's Latinx Employee Affinity Group, Luciana is committed to increasing talent diversity across the organization. Born in Argentina, Luciana earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Buenos Aires, where she started her professional career in the fashion industry.   You can connect with Luciana via the website: https://www.savethechildren.org/   To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C's of influence.   You can connect with Laura in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @Laura Sicola  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Manuela. We met this L.A. founder in our Community and in PRO, and we positively fell in love with the simple beauty in her nonprofit's mission. After rolling up her sleeves to work on the frontlines of orgs she believed in, she moved from a homeless foundation to running Prince's foundation (yes, you read that right. "That" Prince

Supervision is one of those things in our sector that we kind of fall into. It is often overlooked in our sector but the quality of supervision is important because it affects productivity, morale, work quality, team interaction, conflict, and the overall culture of the organization.In today's episode, Rita Sever, an expert in human resources, organizational psychology, and nonprofit systems, talks about how to lead, manage people, and create a culture that is aligned with our organization's anti-oppression work and values. Myths that Rita wants us to walk away from:Nonprofit workers don't need supervision. Nonprofit organizations are full of kind, caring, and committed people, but that doesn't mean they don't need to be supervised. Even when people are extremely high functioning, they need a supervisor's tender touch and a culture that will encourage them along the way and help them succeed.Power and privilege don't exist in nonprofit supervision. Power and privilege have an impact on supervisory relationships. To work from an anti-oppression perspective, supervisors must be prepared for self-awareness – knowing their own background, norms, and hidden rules, and bringing that awareness to real conversations about how it affects their supervision, relationships, and treatment of others.Rita's JOIN framework on giving feedback as a supervisorJ - Join your supervisees before you give them feedback.  You want to make sure you remember you're on the same side. O - Observation and objective statement of what actually happened.I - Impact. What was the impact of that objective observation? How did it impact the person, the team, the work? N - What needs to be different. And that can be simply, let's talk more about how you could have handled that interaction.Favorite Quotes from Today's EpisodePost your favorite quote on social media to share with us!“I think the pitfall is that we are doing so much or so committed to our missions that we sort of take it for granted that everything will work out in terms of people because people are there to support the mission. So we just trust that it's all going to work, but even when people are extremely high functioning, they need that tender touch of a supervisor and a culture that is going to encourage them along the way and help them be successful.”Resources from this Episode Supervisionmatters.com Leading for Justice: Supervision, HR and Culture The Good PartnershipKeela - KPI Toolkit Keep track of your end of year metrics easily and track your success into 2022 with this three-part toolkit from Keela. We include a guide and a master list of metrics you should really care about to determine the success of your organization, as well as a dashboard to track your data and measure your trends. Our organizations are only as successful as the resources we can bring to them. Our missions, our desire to have ripples of impact throughout the world, to do good and pave change in society requires us to step up and raise money. If you are a reluctant fundraiser or work with someone who is, order Raise It! today.Raise It! Book Order Raise it! The Reluctant Fundraiser's Guide To Raising Money Without Selling Your SoulSupport the show (https://paypal.me/smallnonprofit)

Juan Lee is a transformational speaker, author, and teacher on the powerful principle of love. For over 30 years, he has studied organized religion to find the elements that unite humanity and share the message with those who need it.    Based outside of Washington DC, Juan has many career experiences including serving in the US Air Force and now, the Founder and Executive Director of Clear Journey, a nonprofit that brings clarity to life. He teaches life skills and the attitudes of love to teens and young adults.    He's also the author of Love Made Simple, The Guide to Inner Peace, Contentment and Success.  The eBook version can be purchased from juanleetheauthor.com where you can also learn more about Juan. All proceeds from sales of the book go to support Clear Journey. ___________________ Hello Fearless Freedom tribe!  Let's just dive right into the podcast this week!  Get ready to be inspired to pay it forward and contribute to humanity with love. ___________________ If you haven't already checked out the podcasts from the wonderful women who participated in my Podcasting Launch Course for Professionals then today is the day to add them to your list.   The Single Well Podcast (Formerly Pivot & Bloom) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1150310   The Drama-Free Workplace with Patti Perez  https://bit.ly/DramaFreeWorkplace   Living at Your Finest  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1202669   Ignite Your PowHer https://igniteyourpowher.buzzsprout.com/ ___________________ RESOURCES: Looking to start a podcast? Now is a great time to do just that!  Check out the free podcast launch masterclass I created to see if starting a podcast is a match for you.  http://bit.ly/podcastinglaunchmasterclass  Are you too busy to participate in a facilitated course but still want to get your show started? The Podcast in a Box is for you! You provide the audio for your first 5 five shows to launch with a bang, we do the REST.  http://bit.ly/doneforyoupodcasting Are you a podcast host or have the desire to be a podcast guest?  You will want to check out PodMatch, a free service that automatically matches podcast guests and hosts together for interviews.  Here's my invite link: http://bit.ly/joinpodmatch   Get off the fear fence today. Your tribe is waiting to hear your voice! ___________________

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Suzanna Best, Vice President of Marketing and Communications with Adventure Science Center in Nashville, Tennessee, who highlights their 75th anniversary and the news that they will be offering $0.75 student admission for all Tennessee students starting in January 2022. During the interview, Suzanna talks about their mission to open every mind to the wonders of science and innovation, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. She spotlights some of the exhibits and their new arboretum that commemorates their milestone anniversary and expands learning opportunities beyond their four walls, talks about ways to get involved and much more.Adventure Science Center's mission is to open every mind to the wonders of science and innovation, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.Revenue earned from events, admission, memberships, sponsorships, and donations help support our mission and ensure that we can continue offering incredible community programs like free admission for all MNPS students and our Curiosity Membership level which is a subsidized membership for families who participate in certain government assistance programs.We're also excited to announce that – in celebration of our 75th anniversary – we will be offering $0.75 student admission for all TN students starting in January. We're hopeful that we can continue this program and potentially expand it beyond 2022. We've also developed an arboretum that commemorates our milestone anniversary and expands learning opportunities beyond our four walls. Through a series of QR codes and interpretive signage, the 75th Anniversary Arboretum provides free learning opportunities about the good of trees and serves as a catalyst for telling the story of the Bass Street Community – Nashville's first free black neighborhood – which resides partially on our site.Learn more:Facebook:             https://www.facebook.com/AdventureScienceCenterTwitter:                  https://twitter.com/adventuresciWebsite:                adventuresci.orgOther:                    https://twitter.com/adventuresci

We're concluding our final episode in our Friday series, Donor Engagement: Kindergarten Style with this week's discussion about why Small Things Matter. Relationships that are triggered by process may be reliable, but they can also feel mechanical. We're talking about exerting effort and delighting in the small things that creates true connection and deeper engagement