How Dawn Franks Thinks About Navigating Shifts in Nonprofit Funding

On today's episode of "How Leaders Think," Kenny Lange sits down with Dawn Franks, President and CEO of Dawn Frank's Strategic Solutions, for an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of philanthropy and nonprofit funding. They delve into the critical importance of nonprofits distinguishing themselves in a crowded field, the impact of political shifts on funding sources, and the art of effective scenario planning. Dawn shares her wealth of knowledge from 40 years in the nonprofit sector, offering valuable advice on how organizations can adapt and thrive amidst uncertainty. Whether you're a leader in a small nonprofit or managing a private foundation, this episode is bursting with strategies to help you navigate the challenges and leverage opportunities in today's philanthropic environment.

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Dawn Franks' Resources:
Website: https://dawnfranks.com/
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-franks-yourphilanthropy/

Books Mentioned:
The Gift of Giving: https://amzn.to/4c2VQRr
Giving Fingerprints: https://dawnfranks.com/resources/#DFBooks

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• (00:00) - Scheduled Conversation and Insights
• (03:25) - Navigating Grant Challenges Amid Leadership Changes
• (08:28) - Nonprofits: Businesses Facing Uncertainty
• (10:30) - Evolving Minority Definitions & Funding Shift
• (15:28) - Nonprofits Need Better Scenario Planning
• (18:30) - Encouraging Board Proactive Planning
• (20:18) - Efficient Board Meeting Strategies
• (23:30) - Nonprofit Funding Contingency Planning
• (27:26) - Passionate Funding Sources Matter
• (33:38) - Nonprofits: Unique Positioning Strategies
• (35:07) - "Nailing Nonprofit Storytelling"
• (40:03) - Uncovering Unique Brand Identity
• (44:07) - Nonprofits: Planning and Emergency Funding
• (45:28) - Local Impact and Dawn's Books