Ep. 27 Career Changes Part 2
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🌟 Embrace the Seasons of Change - Transforming Your Career Path! 🍂 🎧 Join us for a conversation on making personal and professional transitions in our latest podcast episode. Like the season transitions and changes, so do we in our life and career. Whether you're contemplating a change or a sudden shift has caught you by surprise, we've got the compass to guide you through the journey of transformation and opportunity expansion. 🌍💼 📆 Timing Is Everything - How Much Notice to Give? The million-dollar question: How much notice should you provide your employer when handing...
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Ep. 26 Career Changes Part 1
Because We've Been In Your Shoes
🎙️ Ch ch ch ch....changes: Career changes whether they are involuntary exits or self-directed pivots to a happier you can stir up a lot of mixed emotions and we often don't talk about what that looks like or feels like. Welcome to the episode of "Career Changes - Transitions and the Emotions that Follow." In this conversation, Deniz and Tom dive headfirst into sharing personal expereinces with career changes for nonprofit leaders and unpack the emotions that follow from transitions. 🌟 Shattering the Myths: Career Change Defined! First things first, let's obliterate the...
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Ep. 25 Campaigns Part 2
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🎙️ Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Campaigns - Featuring Expert Insights! 🌟 Dive deep into the captivating world of campaign strategies with our latest podcast episode. We've got some thrilling insights to share that you won't want to miss! 💡 Consultants: Your Guiding Stars 🌠 One golden nugget we uncovered in our continued campaign conversation is the power of consultants. Don't be afraid to ask for help - bring in a partner to help you such as an experienced consultant to offer guidance and expertise. And even after the campaign consulting is done - keep that consultant on...
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Ep. 24 Campaigns Part 1
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🚀 Mastering the Art of Nonprofit Campaigns: A Roadmap to Success! 🌟 🎙️ If you're eager to run a campaign that's not only effective but also keeps a vigilant eye on your annual funds to stay on course, this is an episode you absolutely cannot afford to miss. 🎯 🔍 The Campaign Blueprint: Vision, Lead, Develop, Build 🗺️ Join us as we dissect the anatomy of a successful campaign, breaking it down into four essential components: Vision, where it all begins; Lead, the guiding force; Develop, the strategic evolution; and Build, the foundation for lasting impact. Together, they...
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Ep. 23 Prioritizing Wellness at Work Part 2
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"Balancing Act in Nonprofits - Achieving Harmony and Avoiding Burnout" was the heart of our discussion in Part 2 conversation on Prioritizing Wellness at Work with our special guest Pradnya Haldipur. In this episode, Pradnya joins co-hosts Deniz and Tom as we delve into the challenges and aspirations of fundraising professionals in the nonprofit sector. These dedicated leaders are striving to create harmony within the workplace, nurture relationships with donors, collaborate effectively with boards, and foster unity within their teams, all while working tirelessly to raise vital funds for...
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Ep. 22 Prioritizing Wellness at Work
Because We've Been In Your Shoes
Fundraising is a high-pressure career. This year 80,000 development professionals will be leaving the field and profession. Across the nonprofit sector, the turnover rate is 29% compared to 8% in the corporate sector. The major contributing factor is burnout where 47% of nonprofit workers identify burnout as a regular part of their work experience. Thus, prioritizing mental health and wellness at work is key. We spoke with Pradnya Haldipur, Vice President of Development at KABOOM! with over 25 years of experience leading national and international fundraising programs and teams on how we as a...
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Ep 21 Reframing the Arts Sector Part 2
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In Part 2 of Reframing the Arts Sector, guests Calida Jones and Doug Clayton point out that the Arts are not just commodities and oftentimes are overlooked as vital cultural resources that enhance and enrich communities. Another way to look at how many arts organizations are not prioritized either through community engagement or philanthropic resources is subjective and misplaced notions of what is and who defines something as of 'quality'. The exploration and community-centered arts organizations by design are to be inclusive and accessible, so who's standards say when that "quality" has been...
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Ep. 20 Reframing The Arts Sector Part 1
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Empowering the Arts: A Conversation on Innovation and Inclusivity The 2023 Giving Report has highlighted a crucial issue - a nearly 15% decline in giving. Among the organizations feeling the impact the most are our beloved arts and cultural institutions, which have been hit hard by the pandemic. Join us on "Because We've Been In Your Shoes" as we dive deep into this matter with Calida Jones and Doug Clayton, renowned national arts consultants, and co-founders of Creative Evolutions. Their mission is clear: infuse innovation, new models, and inclusive,...
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Ep. 19 Brand Strategy for Impact Part 2
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In part two of our discussion with Shilpa Gadhok, we touched on the fundamentals that she starts with to see where an organization is on branding for impact. Brand purpose Brand vision Brand mission Brand belief POD - point of difference Know your audience Personalized messaging Barrier you solve Benefits you offer In this captivating two episodes, we dive deep into the world of brand building for nonprofit organizations and explore the remarkable ways strong brands can drive positive social impact. Discover how strong nonprofit brands create a ripple effect that extends beyond their...
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Ep. 18 Brand Building for Impact Part 1
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Name 3 long-standing brands. Brands that have been around since you were little. Now...how do we do that for our non-profits? Shilpa Gadhok, founder and CEO of See Good Strategy Group, joined us to dig into this topic of marketing but marketing with a big purpose...to build an iconic, long-standing brand for impact. Shilpa offered six questions to ask yourself to evaluate how strong your brand is. How big of an impact are you making currently? Can you answer these six questions correctly? In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the world of brand building for nonprofit...
info_outlineName 3 long-standing brands. Brands that have been around since you were little. Now...how do we do that for our non-profits?
Shilpa Gadhok, founder and CEO of See Good Strategy Group, joined us to dig into this topic of marketing but marketing with a big purpose...to build an iconic, long-standing brand for impact. Shilpa offered six questions to ask yourself to evaluate how strong your brand is. How big of an impact are you making currently? Can you answer these six questions correctly?
In this captivating episode, we dive deep into the world of brand building for nonprofit organizations and explore the remarkable ways strong brands can drive positive social impact. Discover how strong nonprofit brands create a ripple effect that extends beyond their immediate goals. Our conversation unfolds into a fascinating exploration of how effective branding can generate awareness and empathy among the general public, inspiring them to join the movement and contribute to the cause.
We discuss with Shilpa the best practices behind building a philanthropic brand that resonates with supporters and she shares practical insights on leveraging storytelling, authenticity, and transparency to engage with audiences on an emotional level. Moreover, we discuss the role of digital media and social platforms in amplifying a nonprofit's message, igniting enthusiasm, and fostering a sense of belonging among supporters.
Tune in to this thought-provoking podcast episode, and embark on a journey of discovery as we uncover the true significance of brand building for nonprofits and its profound impact on society.
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