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Nonprofit Lowdown

This is Nonprofit Lowdown where I review and recommend the best ideas, resources, tools, tricks and tips to run your nonprofit like a pro!

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00:22:54

#280 - Money Mindset and Fundraising

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/04/01

Are you giving money too much power in your fundraising efforts? Are desperation and scarcity sabotaging your fundraising success? 😣You’re not alone, my friend. Many leaders try tactic after tactic, only to come up short again and again. Exhausting, right? But what if the real barrier isn’t your savvy strategy, but your mindset? 💭 On this week’s episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, we’re diving deep into money mindset to discover how trauma and the stories we tell ourselves about money affect our

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00:33:18

#279 - Don't Be Afraid of AI with Afua Bruce

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/03/25

Is it going to take over the world and make nonprofit work obsolete? Some peeps seem hyped, while others wanna unplug the mainframe, Office Space-style. 💻🚫Well, never fear! With experience from computer engineering to working for the FBI in the White House (?!?), my guest Afua Bruce knows her bytes from her bits. Afua decrypts how bias gets baked into algorithms and breaks communities. But she also shares how nonprofits can responsibly use AI as a force for good and level up their impact with

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00:16:48

#278 - Spring Cleaning Your NPO

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/03/18

With the first blooms of spring comes our annual opportunity for renewal. Time to clear out the old and make way for new growth!In this solo episode, I'll share my best tips for spring cleaning every aspect of your NPO - from refreshing stale programs to pruning unengaged contacts. Get ready to plant the seeds now for a fruitful year ahead! Here's what we'll cover: ✅ Breathing life and inspiration into your impact data with impactful storytelling ✅ Pruning and cleaning your

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00:35:25

#277 - Healing the Wounded Healer with JJ Mubarak

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/03/11

This week on the podcast, I had an illuminating discussion with spiritual healer John Jacob Mubarak - a spiritual advisor with a heart for integrating soulful practices into everyday life.Our deep dive was enlightening, revealing how to pour into the causes we're passionate about without draining our own spirit. Key Takeaways: Embracing nature and holistic practices like plant medicine isn't just about healing—it's about unlocking a deeper understanding of who we are. It's a call

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00:47:10

#276- 3 Reasons Why You're Burned Out on Fundraising

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/03/04

When we're scraping by each month, it's natural to get transactional with donors. But people give to people, not causes. The good news? By shifting your mindset and strategies, you can move from survival mode to stability and even abundance. 🙌 In this episode, I’ll outline the top mistakes nonprofit pros make that lead to fundraising fatigue and give you my signature science-backed solutions for… 🚨 Why you can't find the right donors 🚨 How to engage supporters who aren't

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00:31:39

#275 - Gen Z Fundraising with Sarah Medina Camiscoli

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/02/26

I think we can all agree Gen Z has lofty ideals and a spring in their step for social change that makes some of us old fogeys a little uncomfortable. But could they be the generation that deconstructs the nonprofit industrial complex while the rest of us stand by and watch the show?Today, I’m joined by Sarah Medina Camiscoli, Assistant Professor of Law at Rutgers and the founding co-director of the Peer Defense Project. Sarah shows us how these visionary zoomers are experimenting with entirely new

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00:29:04

#274 - Advice for NPO Start-ups with Tiffany Allen

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/02/19

Itching to make your passion project a legendary nonprofit? It might not be as straightforward as you think. I sat down with my gal pal Tiffany Allen, founder and president of Boss on a Budget, to spill some piping hot tea about the real deal when it comes to starting up your own nonprofit. And let me tell ya…it ain't as easy as just slapping a 501c3 on your passion project and watchin' the donations roll in! We debunk some major myths around funding and control that trip up many founder

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00:35:01

#273 - Fractional Fundraising with Cindy Wagman

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/02/12

Does your nonprofit have a “part-time” fundraising problem? As an ED, I learned the hard way that hiring well-meaning but inexperienced junior development folks often wastes precious resources. 💸 Their lack of strategic chops yields scattershot efforts and little ROI…leaving us with a half-baked revenue recipe. 🍳 But Cindy suggests a secret ingredient to bake up some major gifts – fractional fundraisers! 💡 These seasoned specialists bring targeted plans and efficient implementation to quickly

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00:46:24

#272- No More Money Shame! with Shulamit Ber Levtov

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/02/05

Sick of shame sabotaging your fundraising? 😣 Turns out our money baggage builds invisible barriers between us and the resources we need. But together with my soul sister Shulamit Ber Levtov, we're busting through old stories to unlock flow! 💸 In this week's episode, Shula and I get real about how oppressive systems and early traumas wire our minds for lack - and why fixing feelings is the fast track to funding. We explore simple but powerful practices like self-compassion, boundary

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00:26:11

#271 - My First $1M Gift with Dr. Emerald Mitchell

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/01/29

Does chasing big donor bucks leave you feeling shook? Here’s a little secret to flip the switch on our inner dialogue so you can start bringing in major gifts: When you fix your mindset, you fix your money probs. But don’t take my word for it! I’m all about a case study too. Once upon a nonprofit, Emerald felt like an imposter around donors. But together we unpacked limiting money stories and reframed fundraising as an adventure, not a burden. Soon after, she received her first record $2.5

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00:21:38

#270 - Managing Your Mindset for Fundraising Success...

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/01/22

Fundraising leaving you frazzled? 😫 I've been there too. Turns out the problem isn't stingy donors - it's our own money mindset. 😳 I used to get bent out of shape whenever a gift fell through or the budget got tight. Then I learned around 80% of fundraising flows from how we feel about finances deep down. Repeat after me: “Scarcity thinking repels resources. Inner abundance attracts support.” Join me and nonprofit Jedi Hugh Ballou as we confront the roots of money trauma and offer

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00:18:13

#269 - Where Do Donors Come From?

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/01/15

Sick of "spraying and praying" when it comes to finding new donors? I'm dishing my best tips on targeting your ideal supporters in this solo episode. I'm tackling the common mistakes I see nonprofits make, from failing to define their audience to not optimizing existing channels. Expect straight talk on the pros and cons of various donor acquisition strategies out there - no hype, just what really works! The key is getting specific. I'll share how to create detailed donor

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00:16:51

#268 - State of Mind

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2024/01/08

Are you trudging through the fundraising world, feeling the weight of 'never enough'? It's time to drop the scarcity storyline and embrace the abundance that surrounds us. We've all carried baggage into our donor meetings, narratives laced with trauma and social hurdles. But what if I told you, it doesn't have to be that way? Let’s talk about the biggest game-changer in fundraising – your mindset. In today's episode, we're exploring how the tales we tell ourselves can

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00:53:24

BONUS- Top 5 Gems of 2023

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2023/12/26

🎆 Happy 2023! Before we dive into the new year, let's recap my 5 most popular Nonprofit Lowdown episodes from 2022. These insightful convos cover everything from ditching toxic fundraising tactics to navigating across generations in the workplace and beyond. I've compiled the very best nuggets of wisdom to inspire you to find greater connection and community in the year ahead. We touch on themes like the power of deep listening, building trust through questions vs demands, understanding

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00:36:13

#267 - Email: Your First Stop for Funding with...

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2023/12/18

Burned by social media and its tiny ROI? 📥 Time to make email your BFF for bringing home the bacon in 2023! Digital marketing maven Christina Edwards explains why email crushes social media when it comes to converting supporters into donors. Listen and learn why you should centralize and optimize this workhorse channel ASAP. We cover the ideal email frequency, metrics to track, ingredients for compelling subject lines and content, tips for cleaning your list, and plenty more nuts and bolts

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00:34:03

#266 - Is Your Website "Funder Friendly"? - with Lou...

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2023/12/11

Does your nonprofit website attract donors like a 20-year-old Geo Metro? 🚗 Here's how to give it a sleek new upgrade without breaking the bank. Lou Kotsinis of BCS Interactive shares his 20+ years of digital marketing expertise to help nonprofits level up their online presence. A beautiful website matters - it’s often the first impression funders have of your work! We discuss common pitfalls in positioning, storytelling, user experience and functionality. Plus simple fixes that create a

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00:35:50

BONUS: End Your Year Strong with Email with Jess...

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2023/12/07

Are visions of year-end dollar signs turning into lumps of coal? 💸 We’ll help you turn your fundraising frown upside down with an email marketing strategy that converts before 2023 comes to a close! Here’s how to salvage your campaign in the final weeks of 2023. Email marketing whiz Jess Campbell of Out in the Boons returns to share late-game fundraising tactics. The season isn’t over even if Giving Tuesday bombed - there’s still lots of money left to raise before January 1st! We dive into setting

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00:37:49

#265 - Philanthropy Revolution with Lisa Greer

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2023/12/04

Fundraising can feel transactional, manipulative, and just plain icky. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As donor-turned-expert Lisa Greer explains, with authentic connection and a "ditch the pitch" mindset, fundraising can actually feel human. Lisa gets what it’s like to be on the receiving end of clumsy asks and ill-informed wealth screens. After an awkward start to her own philanthropy journey, she vowed to revolutionize the donor experience. In this candid conversation, we

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00:32:25

#264 - The Business of an NPO with Robert Fukui

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2023/11/27

In love with your mission but not getting warm fuzzies from the fundraising? You’ve got to start thinking of your NPO as a business! Wait, what? Robert is the founder of Power Couples by Design and co-author of the book Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs’ Guide For Greater Work-Life Balance. As a former Fortune 500 exec helping nonprofits grow and thrive (and keep romance alive!), Robert brings the real talk about how and why healthy nonprofits make a PROFIT (legally and ethically). 💰We also talk

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00:31:50

#263 - Rich White Men with Garrett Neiman

Nonprofit Lowdown ·

2023/11/20

Ever feel like no matter how hard you shake the money tree, the fruit only falls for certain folks? 💰🌳 On the latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, Garrett Neiman riffs on how subtle (and not so subtle) biases in philanthropy make it dramatically easier for privileged people to fundraise. Garrett knows this song by heart. As a former nonprofit founder and author of Rich White Men he's on a mission to help level the playing field. He reflects on his journey from a conservative upbringing to

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