671: Lessons From The UPenn President’s Resignation – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Lessons From The UPenn President’s Resignation 
Two weeks ago, the president of the University of Pennsylvania resigned, in large part because major donors to the University harshly criticized her publicly, withdrew their donations, and encouraged others to do the same. Can you prevent an uprising at your nonprofit? How do you manage one if your nonprofit’s core values are at stake? Doug White has been studying ethics for decades and he returns to share what can be learned.

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668: Donor Surveys & People-Powered Movements – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Donor Surveys
You’ll make the most of the donors you have by discovering their potential through surveying. Crystal Mahon and Christian Robillard talk principles, best practices and goal setting. Crystal is with STARS Air Ambulance and Christian is at Beyond The Bake Sale.

People-Powered Movements
This team helps you build more effective and inclusive movements, by encouraging you to think about communications, power and privilege. They’re Celina Stewart from League of Women Voters U.S. and Gloria Pan with Moms Rising. 

These originally aired August 7, 2020.

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667: Your Case For Support – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Your Case For Support
Whether you call it a case statement or case for support, it’s a critical part of your next fundraising campaign. Febe Voth has devoted decades to the art of crafting these fine documents. She shares lots of savvy advice from her 2023 book, “The Case for your Cause.” 

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666: Fundraising 401 – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Fundraising 401
That’s Laurence Pagnoni’s latest book. When this first aired, it was his new book, but Laurence’s strategies and tactics are timeless. It’s a series of masterclasses for all levels and a collection of revelations he gained over 35 years in nonprofit management and fundraising. (This originally aired May 29, 2020.)

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623: Overcome Common Communications Conundrums – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Overcome Common Communications Conundrums
It’s time to change the way you think about marketing, says Erica Mills Barnhart. You’ll make it more successful, find your true believers, and have more fun. She’s CEO of Claxon. 

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607: Sustainable Fundraising – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Sustainable Fundraising
Larry Johnson is author of the book, “The Eight Principles of Sustainable Fundraising.” He walks us through several of them, including “Donors are the Drivers™,” “Leadership Leads™” and “Divide & Grow™.” 

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599: Service Design – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Service Design
Our #22NTC coverage continues with Janice Chan sharing her strategies for creating great programs, events and campaigns that offer value while balancing the needs of all your stakeholders. She’s from Shift and Scaffold.

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581: Get Off The Recruitment Merry-Go-Round – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Get Off The Recruitment Merry-Go-Round 
When someone leaves your nonprofit, it’s an opportunity to carefully assess, not a time to jump into a hasty job description and post it on LinkedIn. Teri Beckman shares her strategies for thoughtfully recruiting, developing and retaining talent. She’s founder and CEO of HIGOL. 

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576: The 40 Laws Of Nonprofit Impact – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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The 40 Laws Of Nonprofit Impact 
We can’t hit all of them, but that’s the title of Derik Timmerman’s book. He’s got advice like “give to gain,” “hire with ruthless selectivity,” “win while you’re sleeping,” and “eat last and get dirty.” We’ll talk about these and other ideas. Derik is the founder of Sparrow Nonprofit Solutions. 

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546: Movement Messaging & Farewell, Maria Semple – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Movement Messaging 
Expanding on the partnership theme two weeks ago, consider building a movement with orgs outside your direct mission. You’ll want cohesive, effective messaging and that’s where Hannah Thomas and Morgan Fletcher can help. Hannah is with Big Duck and Morgan is at Girls for Gender Equity. This is part of our 21NTC coverage.

Farewell, Maria Semple 
Her first Nonprofit Radio was February 11, 2011. Soon after she became our prospect research contributor. Maria’s practice has evolved and this is her last show. Quoting somebody, nobody can identify: “Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because it happened.” 

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