NPO 040: Developing your Major Gifts Program (Sean MacCready and Stephenie Lazarus, Horizons for Youth)
Release Date: 02/28/2019
NPO 047: Redefining How We Measure Success (Joan Garry, Nonprofit Leadership Lab)
Nonprofit Optimist
Today's guest is Joan Garry, author of Guide to Nonprofit Leadership and host of the Nonprofits are Messy podcast. Molly MacCready (host of the Nonprofit Optimist podcast) and Joan discuss the importance of knowing what activities fuel you, how to define success and impact beyond the typical metrics, and some ways to learn and grow as a nonprofit following this unexpected pandemic time. Joan shares from her experiences of working with small nonprofit leaders within the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, along with her own years as a nonprofit leader, board member, and donor. See our website for...
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NPO 046: Starting a Giving Day for your Small Nonprofit (Molly MacCready, CROSO)
Nonprofit Optimist
In this episode of the Nonprofit Optimist, host Molly MacCready shares her experience with starting a Giving Day for her small nonprofit, CROSO. They started their giving day in 2019 and have successfully completed 3 annual giving days now and are preparing for their 4th in April 2022. In this episode, Molly explains what a giving day is and all the logistics about how to set one up for your nonprofit, including setting the date, identifying the goals and incentives to motivate people’s involvement, and a thorough explanation of the communications plan her organization followed. To...
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NPO 045: Project Planning, Volunteer Engagement, & Networking (Kim Morris, River Keepers)
Nonprofit Optimist
My guest today is Kim Morris, the project coordinator for River Keepers, a nonprofit based in Fargo, North Dakota. River Keepers’ mission is to advocate for safe and sustainable use of the Red River of the North and they work with the communities in both Fargo and Moorhead, MN. In today’s episode, you’ll hear us talk about project planning and event planning, how the pandemic impacted their programming, how Kim's organization engages over 2,000 volunteers each year, and also the importance of networking and affinity groups. Nonprofit Optimist information: Website: Email:...
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NPO 044: Self-care, check-in, pandemic times (Molly MacCready, CROSO)
Nonprofit Optimist
In today's episode, host Molly MacCready sheds some light on her own experiences and thoughts regarding the past 18 months as well as discusses self-care. While a self-professed amateur at self-care, Molly does share some of the lessons she's recently learned about how to create some balance within her schedule by leaning into untraditional work hours.
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NPO 043: Founding story, Recruiting Volunteers, Membership Model, and the Power of No (Tessa Vierk, Chicago Tool Library)
Nonprofit Optimist
In today's episode, Tessa Vierk (co-founder of the Chicago Tool Library) chats with Molly about their founding story, recruiting volunteers, creating their membership model, and the power of saying "not right now." The Chicago Tool Library’s goal is to provide equitable access to tools, equipment, and information to allow all Chicagoans to learn, share, and create. If you visit our website, you can see more notes and topics of today's conversation.
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NPO 042: Branding for Nonprofits with Stakeholder Input (Julia Gatten, AfricAid) - Part 2 of 2
Nonprofit Optimist
Part 2 of 2! Julia Gatten is the Communications Director for AfricAid and she shares some of the biggest lessons she's learned about how to tell your story to donors. In this conversation, we talk about branding, messaging, and logos. It was important to AfricAid to involve stakeholders in that process from both Tanzania and America, and it's great to hear their process. You can check out the outline of topics discussed here: NPO 042. Nonprofit Optimist information: Become a Patron of the Nonprofit Optimist: Website: Email: [email protected] Facebook: ...
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NPO 041: Blogs, Email, and Videos for Nonprofits (Julia Gatten, AfricAid) - Part 1 of 2
Nonprofit Optimist
Julia Gatten is the Communications Director for AfricAid and she shares some of the biggest lessons she's learned about how to tell your story to donors. In this conversation, we talk about how AfricAid puts together their weekly blogs through contributions of staff in Tanzania and America, and how they engage a volunteer in a substantial role. We also discuss the role of email in their communication strategy, as well as videos. You can check out the outline of topics discussed here: NPO 041. Nonprofit Optimist information: Become a Patron of the Nonprofit Optimist: ...
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NPO 040: Developing your Major Gifts Program (Sean MacCready and Stephenie Lazarus, Horizons for Youth)
Nonprofit Optimist
Sean MacCready and Stephenie Lazarus from Horizons for Youth share the lessons they have learned about partnering with donors, creating a major giving program, and participating in their first Giving Tuesday. You can check out the outline of topics discussed here: Nonprofit Optimist information: Become a Patron of the Nonprofit Optimist: Website: Email: [email protected] Facebook: Instagram: Suggest a new guest: Horizons for Youth information: Website: Facebook: LinkedIn: Instagram: Twitter: YouTube: Additional Links from our Conversation: ...
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NPO 039: Creating Space for Local Voices (Dr. Susan Blaustein, WomenStrong International)
Nonprofit Optimist
Dr. Susan Blaustein of WomenStrong International shares the lessons she's learned about community and international development through her work. You can check out the outline of topics discussed here: Nonprofit Optimist information: Become a Patron of the Nonprofit Optimist: Website: Email: [email protected] Facebook: Instagram: WomenStrong International information: Website: Blog: Email: [email protected] Facebook: Twitter:
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NPO 038: Announcement & Shout Outs
Nonprofit Optimist
Super quick episode sharing a fun announcement () and a few shout outs. Website: Facebook: Instagram: Become a Patron of the Nonprofit Optimist: Back to regular interview-style episodes on Tuesday! Get excited!!!
info_outlineSean MacCready and Stephenie Lazarus from Horizons for Youth share the lessons they have learned about partnering with donors, creating a major giving program, and participating in their first Giving Tuesday. You can check out the outline of topics discussed here: NPO 040.
Nonprofit Optimist information:
- Become a Patron of the Nonprofit Optimist: www.Patreon.com/nonprofitoptimist
- Website: www.nonprofitoptimist.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/nonprofitoptimist
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/nonprofitoptimist
- Suggest a new guest: https://www.nonprofitoptimist.com/futureguest
Horizons for Youth information:
- Website: https://horizons-for-youth.org/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horizonsforyouthchicago/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/horizons-for-youth/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horizonsforyouth/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/horizonsfy
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwQBb3ge9e0nURG2SrXECrA
Additional Links from our Conversation:
- NextAfter: https://www.nextafter.com/