Wisdom for Nonprofits Podcast

We know that you and your team have the desire and commitment to see your organization thrive. We also know that limited budgets and variable funding may be preventing you from achieving your mission. That’s where this podcast channel can help. We bring decades of experience, interviewing professionals from Fortune 500 companies and successful non-profits, to bring a fresh, innovative perspective, new tools, processes, systems, and holistic marketing strategies to help your nonprofit succeed. The best part? From Day 1, our mission has been singular: We do this by working hand-in-hand with lots of nonprofits understanding their mission, goals, obstacles, delivering a better program to our audience. At WITY we bring Wisdom Important to You. Wisdom to your nonprofit.

How Polished Writing & Presentations Drive Nonprofit Success 12/02/2024

Navigating the Rising Tide of Compliance, Reporting, and Administration in the Nonprofit Sector 06/12/2024

Navigating the Rising Tide of Compliance, Reporting, and Administration in the Nonprofit Sector Main Theme: In this episode, Betina Pflug is joined by Elizabeth Drozd to discuss the increasing demands of compliance, reporting, and administration in the nonprofit sector. Elizabeth shares her extensive experience and insights on how nonprofits can navigate these challenges effectively. Insightful Conversation with Elizabeth Drozd: Discover how Elizabeth Drozd, CEO of the Australian Multicultural Community Services, has successfully managed the evolving landscape of regulatory requirements. Learn about the strategies her organization employs to maintain transparency, enhance credibility, and ensure operational efficiency. Actionable Strategies for Nonprofits: This episode provides practical advice for nonprofits of all sizes, including tips on leveraging technology, training staff, and fostering collaboration. Elizabeth’s success stories and Betina’s expertise offer invaluable guidance for nonprofit leaders striving to meet compliance demands without compromising their mission. How to contact Elizabeth Drozd? https://amcservices.org.au/ Betina Meyer Pflug is an entrepreneur, a business and life coach, a marketing and CRM specialist with a passion for supporting nonprofit professionals. She has a degree in hotel management, received her MBA from Rotman School in Canada, and has completed three different coaching certifications, including a specialization in facilitating nonprofits, life coaching, and biopsychology to promote positive mental attitudes for mental and physical wellbeing. If you want to know more about her work, visit the website https://wity.tech/nonprofits/ and schedule a quick call if you are interested in having a mentor. How to contact Betina Pflug? Send us an email at [email protected] www.wity.tech https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecY-EZfztdnHutFJ70Teqw https://www.facebook.com/wity.coaching https://www.instagram.com/wity.coaching/ https://twitter.com/witycoaching https://www.linkedin.com/in/betinapflug/ /episode/index/show/wisdomfornonprofits/id/31711007

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Insights on Website Redesign and Digital Marketing 08/30/2023

Insights on Website Redesign and Digital Marketing In this episode of "Wisdom for Nonprofits," join host Betina Pflug as she explores the world of website redesign and digital marketing strategies specifically tailored for nonprofits. Betina is joined by David Pisarek, an expert in designing and creating brands, websites, and digital solutions for non-profit organizations. David's journey into the world of technology and gadgets started at a young age, leading him to become a seasoned professional in the field. With years of experience working with various organizations, including non-profits, David founded Wow Digital Inc., dedicated to helping non-profit, NGO, charitable, and community-based organizations in Canada. Betina Pflug, our knowledgeable host, is a success coach specializing in empowering expat entrepreneurs and executives. With a focus on work-life balance and supporting individuals in their new environment, Betina brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation. Together, Betina and David dive deep into crucial questions surrounding website redesign and digital marketing for nonprofits. They discuss how a well-designed website can enhance a non-profit's mission and impact, the importance of accessibility, effective communication with website development agencies, leveraging SEO and digital marketing strategies, and much more. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical strategies that can help your nonprofit thrive in the digital realm. Whether you're planning a website redesign or looking to enhance your digital marketing efforts, this episode is packed with wisdom and actionable advice. Join Betina Pflug and David Pisarek on this enlightening journey to uncover the secrets of website redesign and digital marketing for nonprofits. If you want to know more about Betina’s work, visit the website and schedule a quick call if you are interested in having a mentor. How to contact Betina Pflug? Send us an email at How to contact David Pisarek? Send him an email to [email protected] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wowdigitalinc/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wowdigital/mycompany/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wowdigitalinc Website - https://wowdigital.com/david/ /episode/index/show/wisdomfornonprofits/id/27896256

Boosting Donor Retention Through Appreciation Marketing 06/28/2023

Boosting Donor Retention Through Appreciation Marketing Welcome to "Wisdom for Nonprofits," the podcast dedicated to empowering nonprofit professionals with valuable insights and strategies to excel in their work. Join us as we explore the latest trends, best practices, and innovative ideas shaping the nonprofit sector. In each episode, your host Betina Pflug, a seasoned nonprofit specialist and small business mentor, shares her expertise and invites industry leaders to share their unique perspectives. Together, they delve into a wide range of topics, including fundraising, donor engagement, marketing, leadership, and organizational development. In our latest episode, "Boosting Donor Retention Through Appreciation Marketing," we are thrilled to have David Wachs as our guest. David is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Handwrytten, a groundbreaking platform that brings back the lost art of letter writing through scalable, robot-based solutions. With Handwrytten, major meal boxes, eCommerce giants, nonprofits, and professionals can enhance their connections and build strong relationships with their audience. Before starting Handwrytten, David founded Cellit, a leading mobile marketing agency, which was later acquired by HelloWorld. With his expertise in outbound marketing, improving client retention, and sales automation, David brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion on donor retention strategies and the importance of appreciation marketing in the nonprofit world. Together, Betina and David provide valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help nonprofit professionals enhance their donor relationships, increase retention rates, and achieve long-term success in their missions. Tune in to "Wisdom for Nonprofits" and join our community of passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference. Each episode is filled with wisdom, actionable advice, and inspiration that will empower you and your organization to thrive in the nonprofit sector. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts and take your nonprofit journey to new heights. Subscribe to "Wisdom for Nonprofits" on your favorite podcast platform and embark on a transformative learning experience. Remember, together we can create a brighter future for our communities. Let's make a difference, one episode at a time. If you want to know more about her work, visit the website and schedule a quick call if you are interested in having a mentor. How to contact Betina Pflug? Send us an email at How to contact David Wachs? Send him an email to Instagram - @handwryttennotes Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwachs /episode/index/show/wisdomfornonprofits/id/27309519

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The New Normal of Volunteering: Making Time Count 06/22/2023

The New Normal of Volunteering: Making Time Count Betina Pflug is an entrepreneur, business and life coach, mother, and marketing specialist with over 25 years of experience. She has a degree in hotel management, an MBA from Rotman School, and three coaching certifications, including life coaching and biopsychology. Betina's entrepreneurial spirit comes from her family's history of self-starters, and she has invested herself in various sectors, acquiring new skills along the way. Betina's mission is to help individuals organize their lives and bring balance and enthusiasm to their daily activities. She helps clients invest in their relationships, become more efficient, and find pleasure in everything they do. Betina has also devoted 20% of her time over the past ten years to helping nonprofits' development, educating them on becoming more efficient through technology and marketing strategies. She has a podcast called "Wisdom for Nonprofits," where she features proven leaders in the nonprofit sector sharing their experiences, knowledge, insights, and best practices. Welcome to "Wisdom for Nonprofits," a podcast that provides insights and expertise to help nonprofit organizations thrive. In this episode titled "The New Normal of Volunteering: Making Time Count," our guest, Tracey O'Neill, a Volunteer Engagement Specialist with over two decades of experience in leading volunteer engagement initiatives, will share her insights on the evolving landscape of volunteering in today's world. We'll explore the challenges that nonprofits face in engaging volunteers in the post-COVID era and question the traditional model of volunteer engagement. Tracey will discuss innovative approaches that can lead to better outcomes for both volunteers and nonprofits, including effective strategies for recruiting and retaining volunteers, building meaningful relationships with them, and leveraging technology to enhance volunteer engagement. Join us as we dive into "The New Normal of Volunteering: Making Time Count." If you want to know more about her work, visit the website and schedule a quick call if you are interested in having a mentor. How to contact Betina Pflug? Send us an email at How to contact Tracy O'Neill Important links: National Volunteer Strategy https://volunteeringstrategy.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/National-Strategy-for-Volunteering-2023-2033.pdf /episode/index/show/wisdomfornonprofits/id/27232044

The Nonprofit Journey: Is Starting One the Right Fit for You? 05/07/2023

The Nonprofit Journey: Is Starting One the Right Fit for You? Welcome to our latest podcast episode, where we explore tips and best practices for nonprofit startups. Our guest, Rebecca Rodriguez, Principal Consultant at For the Philanthropist and author of The Nonprofit Workbook: Tips & Best Practices for Start-ups Serving the Greater Common Good, shares her expertise and offers practical advice for anyone looking to start a nonprofit organization. The episode is hosted by Betina Meyer PFLUG, an entrepreneur, business and life coach, mother, and marketing specialist with over 25 years of experience. In this episode, Betina and Rebecca cover a range of topics, including common challenges that nonprofit startups face, building a strong mission statement, balancing financial sustainability with social impact goals, leveraging technology and digital channels for fundraising and marketing, ethical considerations in fundraising, building a strong board of directors, and much more. Rebecca also gives insights on innovative approaches that nonprofit startups can take to address social challenges and how to ensure that a nonprofit startup's work is sustainable in the long run. She also shares her own experiences and lessons learned in the social sector. If you're working in the social sector or interested in starting a nonprofit organization, this episode is a must-listen. You can find it on our website or your favorite podcast platform. We encourage you to share it with your network to help support and elevate the work of nonprofit startups. Join us as we delve into Rebecca's expertise and discuss her latest book, which offers practical advice for anyone looking to start a nonprofit organization. How to contact Betina Pflug? Send us an email at Visit the website and schedule a quick call if you are interested in having a mentor. How to contact Rebecca Rodriguez? Send her an email at Instagram - @r.v_rodriguez Facebook - Special Offer: If you buy the book (only available on Amazon) through this link and write a review and post a photo of them holding the book on IG along with a tip of a takeaway and tag Rebecca Rodriguez (@r.v_rodriguez), she will offer a 30-minute consult. This offer is valid through the end of December 31, 2023. /episode/index/show/wisdomfornonprofits/id/26768211

Be the Change You Want to See in the World 05/07/2023

Be the Change You Want to See in the World In this episode, host Betina Pflug sits down with Aicila, a fifteen-year veteran of community organizing, Executive Director of two LGBTQ-serving non-profits, and the founder of BiCurean, a consulting company focused on mission-driven organizations. Betina is an experienced entrepreneur, business and life coach, and marketing specialist with a passion for helping individuals organize their lives and achieve balance and enthusiasm. With over 25 years of experience, Betina has invested herself in various sectors, acquiring new skills that she now shares with her clients. As a host, Betina brings her innovative and authentic approach to the conversation, guiding the discussion towards important topics such as the challenges facing non-profits today and the role of compassion in effective leadership. Betina's expertise in areas such as innovation, technology, project management, financial literacy, and public speaking also adds depth and perspective to the conversation. During the episode, Aicila shares her insights and experiences, answering questions about her work as a community organizer, Executive Director, podcast producer, author, and consultant. Aicila and Betina discuss the power of community organizing and mission-driven work, the challenges facing non-profits, and the role of businesses in creating positive social change. They also delve into important topics such as the intersectionality of LGBTQ and cultural issues, the importance of equity in creating work that endures, and the need to balance the need for immediate action with the long-term vision of creating lasting change. Join Betina and Aicila for an insightful and inspiring conversation on how we can all be the change we want to see in the world. With Betina's extensive knowledge and Aicila's years of experience, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in community organizing, non-profit work, or creating positive change in their own lives and in the world around them. If you want to know schedule a session with Betina Pflug | Success Coach, visit the website and schedule a quick call. https://wity.tech/how-it-works/ For comment and future episodes suggestions please send us an email at [email protected] Wity Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wity.coaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wity.coaching/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betinapflug/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/witycoaching Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecY-EZfztdnHutFJ70Teqw To contact Aicila Lewis, send her an email to Sign up for her occasional email list to stay connected-on her website Facebook: Instagram: Linkedin: TikTok: Website: /episode/index/show/wisdomfornonprofits/id/26768040

Why Nonprofits Should Invest In Website Optimization 12/07/2022

Key Items To Consider Before Investing In A CRM Or Migrating To A New One 09/29/2022

Key Items To Consider Before Investing In A CRM Or Migrating To A New One Facing technology without frustration. Is that even possible? Are you considering investing in a new piece of technology for your nonprofit? Or migrating your CRM to a new one with more features? Choosing the right technology platforms for your organization requires aligning the features and packages of the software available in the market to your organization’s requirements and needs. Modern technology has come a long way and plays an important role when fighting for dollars from your donor and foundations. However, with the multitude of platforms available in the market, this choice is even harder; finding the one that works best for your growing organization can be challenging. As a nonprofit professional or person responsible for implementing a new CRM, the choice can quickly become complicated. To save time and help make the decision easier, we have invited to our podcast a specialist in this field called Patty Breech; she will bring to us key considerations that will help you choose the right tech platforms for your nonprofit. Patty spent five years working for the BlinkNow Foundation in Nepal, an organization changing the world by empowering Nepal’s youth. During that time, she grew the organization’s social media following by 2600% and tripled the size of the supporter database. She also led a marketing campaign to successfully convince the world to vote for the organization’s founder in the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year award. A self-proclaimed data geek, Patty is forever crunching numbers and studying spreadsheets. She loves putting systems into place to help teams work more efficiently. She graduated from Yale University and now lives in Colorado, close to me in Boulder. She is part of The Purpose Collective team and also Consultants for Good. Betina Meyer Pflug is an entrepreneur, a business and life coach, a marketing and CRM specialist with a passion for supporting nonprofit professionals. She has a degree in hotel management, received her MBA from Rotman School in Canada, and has completed three different coaching certifications, including a specialization in facilitating nonprofits, life coaching, and biopsychology to promote positive mental attitudes for mental and physical wellbeing. If you want to know more about her work, visit the website and schedule a quick call if you are interested in having a mentor. How to contact Betina Pflug? Send us an email at How to contact Patty Breech? Send her and email at [email protected] Free Office Hours: Struggling with your branding? Not sure how to get unstuck? Just looking for someone to listen for an hour? The team at offers Free Office Hours — a 60-minute session for advice and support on any aspect of your digital marketing. Sign up now: Visit Their Website: Visit the-purpose-collective.com for free digital marketing resources and to learn more about our services. Valuable content: /episode/index/show/wisdomfornonprofits/id/24523044

Common Mistakes Organizations Make in Strategic Planning 09/28/2022

Common Mistakes Organizations Make in Strategic Planning If you're the leader of a nonprofit organization, you no doubt face a constant barrage of demands and opportunities. And the more successful your organization becomes, the more demands you need to field. For example, your clients want you to provide more or different services; other groups ask you to partner with them; staff members suggest new program ideas and priorities. As a result, you are flooded with new possibilities, and at the same time, you have your own ideas for opportunities to create and seek out. Although this is an excellent problem, you can't do it all—and it can be challenging to consider all the options. So how do you decide which opportunities deserve the valuable time of your staff, board, and volunteers? This is where strategic planning comes in. A strategic plan enables an organization to function from an intentional and active place rather than a reactive one. It streamlines decision-making and acts as a road map for realizing the organization's vision. I witnessed the benefits of strategic planning for nonprofits constantly while delivering training for several nonprofits on team building. Yet, I am always amazed at the sector's general fear of nonprofit strategic planning. I get it; strategic planning has traditionally been done so badly that many have given up on the idea. But that's a mistake. You are just spinning your wheels without a long-term strategy for what your nonprofit is trying to accomplish and how you will marshal people and money to reach it. Rather than be feared, I invite you to see it from a different perspective. In this Podcast episode, we will discuss the common mistakes when preparing a nonprofit strategic plan. I can assure you that the time we spent doing strategic planning will contribute to your success story. Betina Meyer Pflug is an entrepreneur, a business and life coach, a marketing and CRM specialist with a passion for supporting nonprofit professionals. She has a degree in hotel management, received her MBA from Rotman School in Canada, and has completed three different coaching certifications, including a specialization in facilitating nonprofits, life coaching, and biopsychology to promote positive mental attitudes for mental and physical wellbeing. If you want to know more about her work, visit the website and schedule a quick call if you are interested in having a mentor. How to contact Betina Pflug? Send us an email at How to contact Carl Hamilton? Use her contact form on her website www.gracesocialsector.com Free resources: http://www.gracesocialsector.com/resources.html Podcast Mission: Impact Podcast - http://www.gracesocialsector.com/missionimpact Download a free resource on strategic planning: http://www.gracesocialsector.com/store/p13/strategic_plan_mistakes.html /episode/index/show/wisdomfornonprofits/id/24352737

How to Solve Your Nonprofit Administrative Challenges 08/24/2022

How to Solve Your Nonprofit Administrative Challenges Does Your organization struggle to solve finances, HR, fundraising, and board problems? Nonprofits are, by definition, mission driven. As a result, nonprofit organizations are expected to deliver results on multiple fronts. The result of this pressure can be a nightmare for prioritization. For example, suppose you are a leader in a nonprofit context. In that case, my guess is that you are constantly grappling with the reality of being knowledgeable in different areas like finance, HR, fundraising, and board interaction, besides being responsible for delivering outstanding services to your constituents. How can you be good in all these areas at the same time? Are you overwhelmed by your challenges as a nonprofit administrator or manager? Do you have a plan for resolving these challenges? In this episode, we will discuss important topics like: - Ins and out of Financial Management - How to define long-term plans for your organization - Negotiating with your board members - The difference between relationship building x fundraising - How to involve everybody in fundraising - Ho to talk to your potential donors - Fundraise appeals strategy - Transforming grant management into a trust relationship - Work collaboratively with funders - And much more Betina Meyer Pflug is an entrepreneur, a business and life coach, a marketing and CRM specialist with a passion for supporting nonprofit professionals. She has a degree in hotel management, received her MBA from Rotman School in Canada, and has completed three different coaching certifications, including a specialization in facilitating nonprofits, life coaching, and biopsychology to promote positive mental attitudes for mental and physical wellbeing. If you want to know more about her work, visit the website and schedule a quick call if you are interested in having a mentor. How to contact Betina Pflug? Send us an email at How to contact Jodi Segal? LinkedIn: Nonprofit Operations Workshop: Equitable Employee Handbook self-assessment: www.bigchange.llc Best way for listeners to contact is by filling up the contact us form on /episode/index/show/wisdomfornonprofits/id/24158880

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Public Speaking - An Essential Skill For Nonprofit Professionals 03/07/2022

Public Speaking - An Essential Skill For Nonprofit Professionals I recently saw a fantastic presentation from the director of development for the Special Olympics in Colorado. presentation, I question myself, what are all the nonprofit professionals who speak like her in public with the ability to adapt a speech for the audience with confidence, saying a big breakthrough tells storytelling, keeping short and sweet, able to modulate to avoid engaging the audience and above all being yourself. Jan Radnoti is the director of development for the Special Olympics in Colorado. She has more than 14 years on her belt working with Special Olympics in California and Colorado. She primarily works with law enforcement agencies throughout the state in raising awareness and fundraising for over 15,500 Special Olympics, Colorado athletes. There's so many different goals that she has, when she publicly speaks, it isn't making the sale every time, it's planting that seed. That's really what it's about. If you can really focus on the passion that you have for the nonprofit you work for, that passion should help you get over that self-criticism. Because all you are, you are a messenger for your nonprofit. During today's conversation, here's what we'll cover: Career Paths on Non-Profits Public Speaking Principles of Public Speaking Adapting and Storytelling How to adapt speech to the audience with confidence How to engage the audience Betina Meyer Pflug is an entrepreneur, a business and life coach, a marketing and CRM specialist with a passion for supporting nonprofit professionals. She has a degree in hotel management, received her MBA from Rotman School in Canada, and has completed three different coaching certifications, including a specialization in facilitating nonprofits, life coaching, and biopsychology to promote positive mental attitudes for mental and physical wellbeing. If you want to know more about her work, visit the website and schedule a quick call if you are interested in having a mentor. How to contact Betina Pflug? Send us an email at Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: LinkedIn: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXVivtmhH6tho_7iJgMN_cg /episode/index/show/wisdomfornonprofits/id/22369460

Organization Is The Key - Strategies For Optimizing Mission 03/02/2022

Organization Is The Key - Strategies For Optimizing Mission Nonprofit organizations face numerous challenges and pressures, which have only increased in the last few years. COVID has made it abundantly clear that it is essential that nonprofits pay attention to their operational efficiencies, be aware of changing business environments, and realize that recruitment models must change. Strategic thinking—from the big picture, long-range planning to the everyday use of project management tools and software such as Trello— can enable nonprofits to not just face, but actually thrive, amidst challenges and today’s dynamic environment. Dayna Williams-Capone has worked as a leader and manager in public libraries for over 25 years and understands the similarities and connections that public libraries and nonprofit organizations share in common. She has worked in partnership with nonprofits developing library programming, helping library users connect to nonprofit services and more close to home has used her career experience in advising her spouse on how the nonprofit he leads can take the ideas of community connection and innovation and apply them in his organization. Balancing family and professional life always makes for high-energy days and can lead to times of stress or intense satisfaction based upon the tasks and achievements of the moment. Dayna is always looking for ways to decrease stress and increase efficiencies so the Happiness Journey was an ideal fit for her. During today's conversation, here's what we'll cover: Management and Leadership Profession and Career Growth Organization Skills Work-life Balance How to grow your skill with a team How to manage a team during COVID. How to be ready for new adventures that you're gonna face as a non-profit. Family Relationships Betina Meyer Pflug is an entrepreneur, a business and life coach, a marketing and CRM specialist with a passion for supporting nonprofit professionals. She has a degree in hotel management, received her MBA from Rotman School in Canada, and has completed three different coaching certifications, including a specialization in facilitating nonprofits, life coaching, and biopsychology to promote positive mental attitudes for mental and physical wellbeing. If you want to know more about her work, visit the website and schedule a quick call if you are interested in having a mentor. How to contact Betina Pflug? Send us an email at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dayna-williams-capone /episode/index/show/wisdomfornonprofits/id/22313837