Nonprofit Myth-busting with Mickey Desai

Are nonprofit organizations destined to be underfunded, overworked, and underpaid? Think again! In this myth-busting episode, Mickey Desai, founder of Nonprofit Snapshot and host of The Nonprofit SnapCast, joins Dolph to debunk some of the most common misconceptions about nonprofit work. From myths about volunteers being “free” to the dangers of relying on events for fundraising, Mickey and Dolph provide insights that will challenge the way you think about nonprofit management. 

Learn why offering competitive salaries is a necessity and discover how nonprofit leaders can turn board members into active, engaged participants. If you’re tired of hearing the same old “rules”, this episode is packed with refreshing perspectives and practical solutions. 

This episode answers the following questions:

• Why do nonprofits need to compete on pay?
• How should board members really contribute to my nonprofit’s success?
• Why is fundraising during a recession or election season not just possible, but essential?
• What are the true costs of working with volunteers?

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Nonprofit Snapshot – Learn more about Mickey’s nonprofit consulting work.
• Nonprofit Snapshot – Mickey’s podcast about board development, fundraising strategies, volunteer management, and more.
• The Thing About Cars Podcast – Mickey’s talk-show podcast about all things cars. 

Looking for more? Check out these amazing episodes:

• Ep 217: Time to Change the Way You Fundraise and Raise More Money with Jack Silverstein[Episode Title on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes]
• Ep 297: Volunteer Fundraisers Unleashed with Maura McDaniel Episode Title on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes]