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736: Wake Up Excited, Go To Bed Fulfilled – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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Wake Up Excited, Go To Bed Fulfilled
That’s what Eric Saperston wants for you. In this archive show from October 17, 2022, he returns after many years to share his wisdom borne of research over cups of coffee with some of the most successful folks on the planet. Plus there’s his book, “Live In Wonder.” We can always use Eric’s inspiration and empowerment.
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735: Your Improved Fundraising Messaging – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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Your Improved Fundraising Messaging
Do your fundraising messages engage and connect with your donors and prospects? Or do they merely inform? Do you know how to craft an engaging story? And what makes stories so valuable anyway? Lynn Bohart answers all these questions and more, as she encourages you into persuasive writing and core messaging. Her new book is “Raise More Money Through Better Messaging.”
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734: Nonprofit Leadership For Current & Aspiring – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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Nonprofit Leadership For Current & Aspiring
There’s a new compassionate, inspiring and valuable guidebook on nonprofit leadership. It’s aptly named, “How To Lead Nonprofits.” The author, Nick Grono, shares his thinking on the role of the CEO, your team and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), because the success of the people leading throughout your nonprofit, now and in the future, is essential to your mission success. Nick is CEO of Freedom Fund.
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733: Mental Wellness Among The Chaos – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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Mental Wellness Among The Chaos
When the chaos is the point, let’s help you avoid getting overwhelmed or checking out. Jennifer Walter, a Swiss sociologist and mental health coach, has strategies to gain agency, recharge and build resilience. You need to be good to yourself first, then you can help others. Her practice is at JenniferWalter.me.
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732: Join Us At #25NTC & Great Value In Sustainable Giving – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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Join Us At #25NTC
The 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference is next month in Baltimore. Nonprofit Radio will be there. You still have time to join in-person or virtual. NTEN CEO, and our technology contributor, Amy Sample Ward, reveals all the learning and fun you can expect.
Great Value In Sustainable Giving
Dave Raley is the author of the book, “The Rise of Sustainable Giving.” Our subscription economy has spawned a change in donor preferences and great growth in recurring donations. Dave shares his expertise on incentives; creating a thriving sustainer program; naming; converting donors to sustainers; what the future looks like; and more. He’s the founder of Imago Consulting.
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731: Google Ad Grants & Your Digital Marketing – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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Google Ad Grants & Your Digital Marketing
Sean Littman has advice for leveraging Google’s generosity and pairing it with your own marketing to grow your email list; encourage giving; revive and cultivate your lists to expand sustainer giving; and, put the right systems in place. He also shares his favorite apps to help you along. Sean is the founder of Catch22 Nonprofit Digital.
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730: Politically Motivated Attacks: Who, What & How – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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Politically Motivated Attacks: Who, What & How
Attacks on our nonprofit community are happening and the environment is likely to get worse before it improves. Just last week Elon Musk called our community a Ponzi scheme. The week before, he claimed only 5-10% of our work does any good, and that the sector is a big scam and a giant graft machine. You need to know who is a potential target of the attacks; what form they take; and, how to proactively protect your nonprofit. Tim Mooney, from Alliance for Justice and Bolder Advocacy, helps you understand.
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729: Julia Campbell On Social Media – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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Julia Campbell On Social Media
The social media maven returns to share her thinking and advice on short form video; ads; working within algorithms; content moderation; and, privacy policies. Let’s talk about X; Facebook; LinkedIn; Bluesky; Instagram; YouTube; and, TikTok. Julia is a nonprofit social marketing consultant.
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728: Prudence In Our Political Environment – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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Prudence In Our Political Environment
Following from our December episode, “Is It Paranoia Or Prudence?,” Gene Takagi and Amy Sample Ward return with updates from the grass roots on DEI, USAID and other spending freezes, major media capitulation, and information on a potential reincarnation of last year’s H.R. 9495 bill. Most importantly, they share advice and resources on how to cope—and keep your nonprofit in the safest posture. Gene is our legal contributor from NEO Law Group. Amy is our technology contributor and CEO of NTEN.
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727: The 4 Mindsets – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio
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The 4 Mindsets
Over his years working with nonprofits, Dan Johnson has developed four mindsets, or principles, which he encourages leaders to embrace, and spread throughout their teams. He invites us to get comfortable with: The point is impact; the sustainable impact cycle; donors are partners, and, how volunteers get paid. He shares the touching story of his friend, Christina, who was murdered, doing the work she loved. Dan is chief consultant at Next Level Nonprofits.
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