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Unlocking Leadership: The Nonprofit Institute’s Path to Impact
With a focus on education tailored to modern challenges, this conversation explores how hybrid learning models, leadership training, and organizational investment are reshaping nonprofit leadership. Dr. Laura Deitrick, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego, . . . . . . . . .
Donor Dilemmas, Board Engagement, and Nonprofit Ethics: Essential Strategies
Nonprofit organizations face a range of challenges, from developing donor gift policies to balancing staff involvement in board meetings. This Fundraiser’s Friday session brings new ideas from questions viewers asked. Watch more details from these ‘takeaway questions and answers’ our . . . . . . . . .
Behind the Scenes: How Charity: Water’s Technology and Storytelling Transforms Lives
Charity: Water, an organization renowned for its innovation and global impact, is setting the standard for philanthropy in the nonprofit world. In this illuminating discussion, Christa Steltzmuller, CTO of Charity: Water, shares her unique insights into how technology drives their . . . . . . . . .
The Power of Saying No: Focus Strategies for Nonprofits
A lively conversation exploring solutions to the challenges NPO’s face, such as limited resources, fragmented priorities, and the burnout often associated with emotionally demanding missions. Using strategic alignment, Scott Adams, CEO of Adams Consulting Firm, explains more about the process . . . . . . . . .
Children’s Respite Homes: A Love Story Changing American Healthcare
In this candid and uplifting discussion, Jonathan Cottor, CEO and founder of Children’s Respite Homes of America, shares a deeply personal journey that has sparked a national movement for children with life-limiting conditions. Rooted in love and driven by an . . . . . . . . .
Every Nonprofit Needs a Two-Page Strategic Plan: The Power of Focus
Attorney Luke Malek of Smith + Malek dives deep into the power of strategic planning as the ultimate tool for nonprofit success. Alongside host Julia Patrick, Luke emphasizes that effective leadership is about guiding organizations from point A to point . . . . . . . . .
$12 Trillion of Philanthropy by 2030? Inside the Social State of Giving Report
The nonprofit landscape is evolving at lightning speed, and Classy.org’s Social State of Giving Report provides essential insights to navigate these changes. Based on a survey of 1,000 individuals, this groundbreaking study digs into donor behaviors across generational lines, offering . . . . . . . . .
Holiday Perks Nonprofits Can Afford: Creative Ideas to Boost Morale
For nonprofits: rethinking year-end employee perks to boost morale, engagement, and retention. Host Julia Patrick sits down with recruitment expert Dana Scurlock, Director of Recruitment at Staffing Boutique, to explore creative and impactful ways nonprofits can show gratitude to their . . . . . . . . .
From Giving Tuesday to Donor Retention: Year-End Success Tips
In the nonprofit world, the final stretch of the year is a critical time to engage donors and maximize fundraising efforts. Muhi Khwaja, founder of Nonprofit Solutions LLC, provides strategies to make the most of this giving season! Muhi . . . . . . . . .
The Future of Fundraising: Diversity and Donor Equity
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in fundraising is more than a trending buzzword—it’s a litmus test for the values driving nonprofit organizations. In this eye-opening discussion between Julia Patrick and Tony Beall, the hosts confront the nonprofit sector’s struggle to . . . . . . . . .
Why Development Directors Quit: The Truth Nonprofits Need to Hear
Hiring a development director is one of the trickiest challenges nonprofits face today. With an average tenure of just 16 to 18 months, it’s no wonder organizations struggle to build sustainable fundraising programs. In this lively conversation, special guest Ellen . . . . . . . . .
Revolutionizing Volunteerism: The Power of Skills-Based Volunteering
Skills-based volunteering (SBV) is revolutionizing nonprofit support by channeling corporate talent into impactful missions. Rachel Hutchisson, CEO of Common Impact, explains how SBV connects companies with nonprofits to create sustainable change. As Rachel begins, "Generosity comes in all forms, and . . . . . . . . .