This Week:
Better Governance With Relational Leadership
Let’s have a frank conversation about the state of nonprofit governance, and staff and volunteer leadership. Some of the issues are individual. Some are systemic. All are fixable once we identify them and their root causes. Froswá Booker-Drew is the founder of Soulstice Consultancy.
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The State Of The Sector (Beginning With AI)
This year, any conversation about the nonprofit sector finds its way to Artificial Intelligence. So we start there, with our contributors Gene Takagi on legal and Amy Sample Ward on technology. Amy is concerned about our lack of security readiness and shares their Top 5 security must-haves. Gene explains your board’s duties around tech, budgeting and planning. They both see resilience as critical. Plus, a ton more. Gene is principal attorney at NEO Law Group and Amy is the CEO of NTEN.
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The Value Of Nonprofit Journalism For Your Work
Monika Bauerlein reveals lessons to learn from when Mother Jones, the magazine, had its nonprofit status revoked in the 1980’s during the Reagan administration. She also shares her thinking on how to proactively protect your nonprofit; how to avoid feeling intimidated; and the importance of local journalism and building relationships with local reporters. Monika is CEO of the Center for Investigative Reporting, a nonprofit investigative news outlet.
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Storytelling, With An Award-Winning Crime Fiction Author
Carl Vonderau has made many mistakes in his professional writing—and he wants you to learn from them. His savvy advice includes: Use the senses; evoke emotion; get your readers and viewers to empathize; find the conflict and success; show transformation; and a lot more. You’ll find him at CarlVonderau.com.
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Your Emergency Marketing Plan
Our panel helps you prepare for, and respond to, emergencies with your digital marketing and fundraising. They also help you steward your new donors. They’re Sarah Allen from BRAC USA, along with Julia Molinaro and Michelle Shen, with The Purpose Collective. (This is part of our coverage of the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference.)
Your More Diverse Board
Board diversity remains a challenge and Jonathan Meagher-Zayas wants to support you in diversifying. See the difference between, “We welcome everyone” and “We created this space with you in mind.” He’s got recruitment and retention strategies and explains how you can leverage technology. Jonathan is at Equity Warrior Strategies. His shared resources are Change Model; 5 Domains of Anti-oppressive Leadership; and DEI research. (This is also from our #25NTC coverage.)
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Put The Fun In Fundraising
Sarah Angello and Dinesh Nadar want to see you have enjoyment, pure fun(!), in your fundraising. They reveal the psychology behind gamification, and share elements and case studies of successful gamification. This will help you shift the power dynamics between your donors and your nonprofit. Sarah and Dinesh are both from Daffodil. (This is part of our coverage of the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference.)
Adopt New Software
Our panel supports your new software project with advice around leadership; champions; communications; preserving ideas; requirements; migration; smooth launch; post-launch strategies; and more. They’re Melissa Dickinson, Evelyn Dickinson and Nikki Neuen, all from Logical Alternative, Inc. Their titles are Ace, Diva and Maven, respectively. Their resources for you are at https://logalt.net/25ntc/. (This is also from our #25NTC coverage.)
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Inclusive & Engaging Virtual Meetings
Our panel reveals how you can host accessible virtual meetings that foster active participation by removing barriers for diverse audiences, so all voices are heard and valued. They’re Tiffany Ferguson and Akailah Jenkins McIntyre, both from DevelopWell. (This is part of our coverage of the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference.)
RFP: Request For Partnership
Kylie Aldridge Ogden and Ashley Stagg help you reimagine the RFP as a request for partnership. They share advice on what a good RFP looks like; how to involve your teams and get buy-in; how to keep the work on budget and on time; and, more. Kylie and Ashley are with ImageX Media. (This is also from our #25NTC coverage.)
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Congrats, You’re A Manager, Now What?
Our panel shares advice for new managers, which can also support established leaders. They bring strategies for employee-centric growth; self and team advocacy; goal setting; coaching; building trust; and more. They’re Brenna Holmes from Brenna Holmes Advisory Consulting, and Kerry Lenahan at Incubate Growth Consulting. (This is part of our coverage of the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference.)
Facing Feedback
Dana James wants to make feedback a growth opportunity, for both giver and receiver. She has ways to make feedback constructive for both, so you can create a culture of continuous improvement. Dana is with Community Centric Fundraising. (This is also from our #25NTC coverage.)
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Fundraising Storytelling To Show Your Impact
Lots of nonprofits don’t have direct monetary impact to promote their work. If that’s you, Megan Castle has practical tips and strategies to collect and distribute quality, down-to-earth stories from your real supporters. She’ll help you engage your audiences, increase donations and save team time. Megan is CEO of Soapboxx. (This is part of our coverage of the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference.)
5 Common Email Marketing Mistakes And How To Fix Them
Yes, email performs well. Period. But you want your email campaigns to perform best. Are you making typical mistakes with inducing folks to join your list; welcoming them; bloating your messaging; talking too much about you; and, in who’s sending? Patty Breech explains these common mistakes and how to correct them. She’s founder and CEO of The Purpose Collective. (This is also part of our #25NTC coverage.)
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750th Show!
It’s Nonprofit Radio’s 750th show and 15th Anniversary Jubilee. To celebrate, co-host Claire Meyerhoff shares her “Ode to Nonprofit Radio.” We have our associate producer, Kate Martignetti; 3 live songs from Scott Stein, including our theme “Cheap Red Wine;” and, our contributors Gene Takagi (law), and Amy Sample Ward (technology), are also on board. It’s fun and music and celebration! And gratitude.
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