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Nonprofit Everything

Andy Schuricht and Stacey Wedding

Welcome to Nonprofit Everything, a bi-weekly Q&A podcast about everything nonprofit.

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27:28

Is this UBI?

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/11/23

When a funder asks for a single number for the "budget", what exactly do they want? We have some thoughts! Also, this week we turn a question about red flags to watch out for when considering an ED position into an excuse to complain about things! Finally, if you're having trouble sleeping, Stacey and Andy have just the IRS publication for you!

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32:50

Growing Program Staff into Fundraisers?

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/11/09

Since it can be hard to find development staff, does it make sense to try to convert program staff into fundraisers? Stacey has some thoughts! Also this week, we find out if there are different rules when raising money for a private operating foundation, and what core activities a nonprofit should stick to when facing an economic downturn.

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33:25

Hosting a Fundraiser in a Different State

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/10/26

You think your nonprofit is a mess? Wait until you hear this question -- while it masquerades as a technical query about verbal resignations and bylaws, it gets weird fast! Also this week, Stacey and Andy share some thoughts about fundraising in a different state than the one you're incorporated in, and we find out whether or not you are allowed to raise money before you actually get your determination letter back from the IRS.

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29:47

Setting Goals for a New Development Person

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/10/12

Ah, the age-old question -- how do we set development goals when we've never had a development person before? Believe it or not, Stacey and Andy have some ideas! Also this week, we talk about how to handle naming rights when you're renovating a building that already has a name. Finally, we tackle a particularly sensitive question that, frankly, is going to be a little uncomfortable for everybody. Sounds fun, right?

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28:49

Responding to Memorial Gifts

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/09/28

What's the best way to respond to memorial gifts? Stacey has some (non-ghoulish) thoughts. Also this week, Andy and Stacey have a minor disagreement about whether or not a nonprofit job is good for a person looking to advance in their career, and we find out how to train up a brand-new board member!

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33:14

Restricted Gifts and Mergers

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/09/14

What happens to restrictions if our nonprofit is acquired by another nonprofit? We have some questions (and answers!) Plus, Stacey and Andy have tips for hiring for an Interim Executive Director, chat about some unconventional reporting structures, and get asked a very personal question. And we had to use the bleep button again this week -- pretty soon we're going to need a swear jar.

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31:03

Running a Nonprofit More Like a Business

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/08/31

Is it possible to refrain from physical violence when the words "run it more like a business" fall out of the mouth of a board member? Probably not, but Stacey and Andy have some coping strategies. Also this week, we talk about how to keep the energy of a good mission, vision and values discussion, and finally, now that you're receiving federal grant money is it time to hire a grant accountant?

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32:43

Responding to Reports of Microagressions – with Guest...

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/08/17

Just one question this week, but we were lucky to get guest expert André C. Wade, State Director of Silver State Equality to answer it! How do you best respond to reports of microaggressions in the workplace?

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37:19

Should we have elected officials on our board?

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/08/03

Help! We've entered into an agreement with a benefit corporation, and they're not playing nice! Andy's got some ideas for that. Also, Stacey answers a question about having elected officials on the board, and we talk about the best ways to bring a new treasurer into the organization, even if they've got no nonprofit experience.

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Designing a Mission Statement

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/07/20

Our mission statement process is awful! Should we get help? (Nah, Stacey has some tips.) Also, this week we discuss whether a give/get policy will prevent you from getting an effective board, and Andy and Stacey go way off topic answering how to best fundraise for a new Executive Director position.

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31:36

Preparing for a Tough Foundation Tour

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/07/06

How do you prepare for Foundation staff coming to tour your facility, especially when they've been known to ask really tough questions? Stacey has some ideas! Also on the theme of preparing, we have some thoughts on the best way to be ready to take the leap into leadership of your organization. Finally, there's an oddly specific question about the difference between for-profit corporate events and nonprofit fundraising ones.

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31:28

Options for Compassionate Medical Leave, with Guest...

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/06/22

Two Guest Experts in a row?! Yes! Join Stacey as she talks to Tracy Gniewek of TGHR Consulting about the practicality of extending benefits to an employee who is exhausting their medical leave. Also, is it time to retire the Executive Committee for good? Andy and Stacey have some thoughts...

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36:28

Rethinking the Volunteer Handbook, with Guest Expert...

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/06/08

Join us this week as Stacy talks about volunteer handbooks with Guest Expert Almendra Johnson, Volunteer Director for Get Outdoors Nevada! Also, what happens when a donor changes their mind about donating property? Yikes!

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31:00

What percent of grants should we win?

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/05/25

Our board wants to know the percentage of grants a typical organization wins so they can measure us against it. Is there one? Well, we certainly have opinions on that! Also, this week Stacey has some opinions on how to figure out which programs to cut, and we talk about whether or not to rebudget when a new ED arrives.

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28:36

Responding to a Board Member’s Scandal

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/04/27

One of our board members and prominent donors was involved in a newsworthy scandal and our organization remained quiet. Should we have said something? Stacey and Andy have thoughts! Also this week, we talk about how an executive director should handle a micro-managing founder, and answer an oddly specific question about stacking up consulting engagements. By the way, thanks for listening! We look forward to getting your questions, and would love for you to join us on Discord (see the link in the

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29:07

Managing Confidential Employee Complaints

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/04/13

This week: When a scammer called one of our donors pretending to be us, did we respond appropriately? Stacey has some thoughts. Also, is there value in using a search firm to help find our next Executive Director? And how do we deal with confidential employee complaints if they're supposed to stay confidential? Join Andy and Stacey this week to find out! Topics: One of our donors got called by a scammer, and I don't think we responded well enough. Did we? Is it worth it to use an executive

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27:29

No Fundraising Expense on the Form 990

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/03/30

Is it a huge red flag when an organization has no fundraising expenses reported on their 990? That sounds like an easy enough question, but instead Stacey and Andy get all in the weeds about output factors, the birth of Guidestar, bacon double cheeseburgers and the dreaded overhead ratio question on grant applications. Also discussed: the governance implications of board members in love. Don't miss this episode! Topics: Do we have a governance problem if two board members have started up a

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39:01

New Manager is Too Quiet!

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/03/16

What are some board status quo things that need to change? Stacey has some ideas! Also, we have some strategies for helping a new manager that's too quiet. Andy has thoughts on what financial policies are required, and we've included an encore answer (from June 2020) by Guest Expert John Waldron! Topics: What should we do to shake up a static board? How do I handle a new manager that won't speak up? What financial policies should we have in place? Taking a stand on social justice issues,

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28:33

Managing Two Very Different Employees

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/03/02

What are the most important questions your board and staff should be able to answer about your organization? Stacey has some thoughts! Also, this week we talk about how to manage two very different employees, and continue our nonprofit startup conversation with a question about what a board member should look for in a startup nonprofit board. Topics: What questions about our organization should our board and staff be able to answer? What should a prospective board member be looking for in a

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32:00

Getting a Startup Nonprofit Off the Ground

Nonprofit Everything ·

2022/02/16

You've got the mission, you've got the board, you've got the business plan, you've got the 510(c)3 letter, now what? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also, we find out whether or not you need written board reports, and once again wade into the shark-infested waters of finance vs. development. Topics: Is the finance team part of the development team or vice versa? - 0:00 How do you get a nonprofit startup off the ground? - 8:09 Is it normal for ED reports to the board to be written? -

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