The Nonprofit Podcast

Send us a textKeeping supporters informed and engaged is critical for donor retention!Donor stewardship is the key to building lasting relationships with your supporters and growing your nonprofit. Successful stewardship needs coordinated, authentic activities that keep pace with each stage of the donor journey, from thank-you notes to phone calls and more. Keeping track of all these tasks and making sure they are done on time and by the right person can start to feel like a full-time job. That’s where a Stewardship Plan comes in handy!Join Cara for a short, sharp session setting out a Stewardship Plan that will assist with outlining your stewardship strategy, goals, timeline, and responsibilities; plus, help you organize your efforts and measure your results.To get started, download your free Stewardship Plan Template here: ✅Sample Stewardship Plan - Donorbox Library. If we’ve piqued your interest, here’s a webinar link that will add to your stewardship skills:✅Donor Retention + Acknowledgements Webinar  https://youtu.be/M-j47Q7wOrQ You can also find more resources, checklists, and playlists on the Donorbox Library page to help you with every step of your stewardship planning. Plus our excellent Nonprofit Blog has a comprehensive guide to set you up for stewarding success:✅Donor Stewardship: Motivate Donors to Stay & Support:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donor-stewardship  ✅8 Donor Metrics to Improve Donor Stewardship & Fundraising:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donor-metrics Learn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.orgThe Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=70      Support the show

Send us a textTrue influence is about leveraging authenticity.No one knows this better than Nick Lynch, co-founder, and CEO of Collidescope.io, a social media measurement and data analytics platform that helps nonprofits, influencers, and organizations to collaborate and measure their impact on social causes.Join Nick and Cara for 20-minute dive into the power of social media influencers to drive and amplify awareness of the social impact nonprofit organizations are making.  On a mission to bring transparency and accountability to the social good sector, Nick and Collidescope.io achieve this by matching nonprofits with established influencers who share their values and causes. From building targeted social media campaigns to providing measurement, analysis, and reporting tools that show the results of their collaborations, Nick unpacks how influencer marketing is a key part of successful social media marketing.To learn more about working with Nick, visit https://collidescope.io/ Join the ultimate online course for learning how to use influencers to scale impact, and find more resources here: https://collidescope.io/resources/The Nonprofit Blog is a great source of information to establish a stellar social media strategy, including these 2 guides to get you started:📑 How to Turn Social Media Followers Into Donorshttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/how-to-turn-social-media-followers-into-donors 📑How These Nonprofits Gained Donors Through Social Mediahttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/how-to-turn-social-media-followers-into-donorsLearn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.orgThe Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/Support the show

Send us a text📨How quickly do you thank your supporters for their generosity? Within 24 hours? After 48?⏳What happens when you treat your valuable, hard-won supporters like a number? Short answer, nothing good. Today, generic platitudes just don’t cut it! Prompt and personalized acknowledgment of a donation with a receipt and a heartfelt note can be the beginning of a long and fruitful donor relationship. It’s not only polite, it’s also smart stewardship that will save you money and boost donor retention!Join Cara and Jena for 6 top tips to make effective donor acknowledgments part of your daily routine, and avoid mistakes that can cost your organization goodwill and repeat donations. From timing to personalized messaging, there are tactics and tools to make acknowledgments work harder for your cause.If you are ready to unravel the secrets behind crafting acknowledgment letters that leave a lasting impact and forge stronger connections with your valued donors join us for our upcoming webinar: "Donor Acknowledgements: How to Make Them Memorable and Meaningful"When: July 26, 2023 15:00ET🌟 Book your seat here:  Donor Acknowledgments: How to Make Them Memorable and Meaningful  The Nonprofit Blog is a great source of information, including these 3 top ways to manage your Donor Acknowledgements:🙏34 Heartening Thank-You Messages to Church Members for Supporthttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/thank-you-messages-church-members-support 🙏20 “Thank You for Donation” Quotes to Convey Your Gratitudehttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/thank-you-for-donation-quotes 🙏Donor Stewardship: Motivate Donors to Stay & Supporthttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donor-stewardshipLearn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.orgThe Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/Support the show

Send us a text♻️Turning the forward-thinking potential of reverse logistics into a force for good!💲For over 30 years, Travis Walls and WIN Warehouse have been empowering nonprofits to save more so they can serve more.  Today Cara chats to Travis to unpack how an innovative approach to reverse logistics has turned excess inventory into a force for good.By offering nonprofits significant savings on goods and equipment and keeping excess inventory out of landfills, Travis and WIN have created significant opportunities for organizations to save up to 90% on what they need to serve their communities and helped companies save on taxes and warehousing costs.  The circular economy can play a substantial role in keeping nonprofit budgets down.  Tune in to discover how your organization can save money and the environment, plus make a significant impact!🌟 Find out more about WIN Warehouse and Travis Walls here:  https://winwarehouse.org/  Plus, an excellent Nonprofit Blog listing 17 great tips to ensure you are maximizing all potential savings available to registered nonprofits, including tax breaks:💲17 Sure Ways to Save Money as a Nonprofit     https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/17-ways-to-save-money-as-a-nonprofit Learn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.orgThe Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=70      Support the show

Send us a text💻Being busy doesn’t mean being productive!  📊Today Cara tackles how to get those high-value tasks that keep sliding down your To Do list done as you try to cram as much as possible into your day.So if you feel like you are always one step behind no matter how hard you are working, you owe it to yourself to take 10 minutes out for excellent advice on techniques and tech to help you tame your time management, focus your energy, and build up your productivity.Prevent those days that you feel like you’ve done everything and nothing, all at the same time with assistance from some of our favorite productivity driving apps. Microsoft StayFocusd: StayFocusd - Block Distracting WebsitesToggle.com: https://toggl.com/ Sunsama: https://www.sunsama.com/desktop Asana: https://app.asana.com/ Monday.com: https://www.Monday.com/ Plus our excellent Nonprofit Blog has a comprehensive guide to getting on the path to productivity:✅Top 10 Productivity Tools for Nonprofits [Discounts and Features Included]: https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/productivity-tools-nonprofits Learn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.org?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=69  The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-important-podcast/id1483848924 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2fj1bk0PHws7kn6CMwzhLQ 🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=69      Support the show

Send us a text🕵️Looking for ways to make the most of every donation opportunity?📈Join us for 5 strategies to optimize your online giving that deliver a great giving experience for your donors, and boost your bottom line. Today we cover 5 key donation-driving best practices, from setting up an engaging donation page to leveraging the power of recurring donations.  Plus tips on how best to showcase the impact of donations, and maximize the potential of social proof to create a sense of trust and validation to deliver feel good giving experience. We also look at the latest data on overall and online giving and how to adapt to the changing landscape.We’ve just released a collection of useful, free guides in the Donorbox Resource Library to assist you on your fundraising journey, including a new comprehensive e-book with more details on the strategies we discuss in this episode:📔 11 Strategies to Get Donations for Your Nonprofithttps://library.donorbox.org/11-strategies-to-get-donations-for-your-nonprofit/Plus our awesome Nonprofit Blog has a number of guides to assist you, here are two, but be sure to check out our extensive guides for specific seasonal and sector best practices and professional advice :🎥 How to Add Social Proof to Your Nonprofit’s Website:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/social-proof-to-your-nonprofits-website   🎫 Donorbox Live™ Kiosk Elevating Live & In-Person Fundraising with Cashless Donationshttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donorbox-live-kiosk  Learn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.org The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast on Apple Podcasts   🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast | Podcast on Spotify 🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/    Support the show

Send us a text🔭Looking for strategies to reverse the decline in online giving?  Here are three tactics to set you on an upward trajectory!☝️Nonprofit fundraising is rewarding, but challenging, especially today. Online revenue for the average nonprofit decreased by 4% in 2022, and the trend continues in 2023. What’s behind this drop-off, and how can you turn it around? In this episode, we dive into the latest M+R Benchmarks report, which analyzes data from hundreds of nonprofits across various channels.  We share three common and pressing challenges for online fundraising and offer best-practice solutions that you can implement right away. Join us and learn how to boost your online giving in these uncertain times.We have a comprehensive free resource to help you master digital donor outreach and engagement.  You can download it here from the Donorbox Library: 📔The Ultimate Guide to Digital Fundraising for Nonprofits:https://library.donorbox.org/ultimate-guide-to-digital-fundraising/ Plus our awesome Nonprofit Blog has a number of guides to assist you, here are two, but be sure to check out our extensive guides for specific seasonal and sector best practices and professional advice :🔁Online Fundraising: The Ultimate Guide for Modern Nonprofits (Ideas Included):https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/online-fundraising 🔖12 Donation Form Best Practices to Inspire Your Online Fundraisinghttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/11-donation-form-best-practices Learn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.org The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast on Apple Podcasts   🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast | Podcast on Spotify 🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/    Support the show

Send us a text⚠️Acquiring new donors is important, but nurturing recurring donors can provide stability and growth for your nonprofit. So where do you focus your resources, and why? 🔭Today Cara and Jena set out a strategic approach you can put into play as we head into the summer slump. From discussing how to analyze donor-giving trends, and prioritize donor retention, to implementing tips to build and sustain retention, this episode is all about effective stewardship  to secure loyalty from your existing donors.Donors are essential partners for successful nonprofit fundraising, and we have tactics to delight your donors during the seasonal slowdown with something unexpected.  Plus a free, downloadable resource to guide you in building strong stewardship, and how to add authentic and meaningful touches to your existing donor engagement for long-term retention and success.Don't miss this opportunity to make donor retention a powerful tool for your nonprofit!  In addition to the inside track we also have 2  free, downloadable resources to keep you on course: 🧮Our Donor Retention Rate Calculator:https://donorbox.org/donor-retention-rate  📨Our comprehensive Donor Stewardship Checklist (with Donation Receipt template)https://bit.ly/donor-stewardship-checklist  Plus our awesome free downloadable to keep your fundraising cycle front and center:🔁The 5 A’s of Awesome Fundraising:https://poweredby.donorbox.org/podcast-five-as-of-awesome-fundraising/Learn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.org The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast on Apple Podcasts   🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast | Podcast on Spotify 🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/    DO YOU have a question? The Nonprofit Podcast is here to answer your questions!  Our weekly Ask-Me-Anything feature is one click away, simply open the form, add your name, and ask us! ANYTHING!!  ➡️ https://donor-box.typeform.com/to/wXlnEX3X    Support the show

Send us a text☀️Summertime and the giving ain’t easy! Join us today for 5 quick tips to sharpen your strategy and tackle the year-end Giving Season with cool-headed confidence.😎From personalized donor communications to tackling team and leadership upskilling, creating fresh donation-driving content, plus whipping your website into shape, we’ve got you! Packed with Pro-Tips and tactics to set you on the path to a successful, well-resourced, and soundly capacitated second half of 2023. This is Summer School in 12 minutes!!Get off to a great start and book your place for our upcoming webinar:Donor Retention: Using the Giving Season Slowdown to Boost Year-End Results   Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 @ 9:00 PM SAST:BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE: https://my.demio.com/ref/8wGPg7V1Bn4b0wmw?utm_source=Nonprofit+Podcast&utm_medium=Show+Notes&utm_campaign=Webinar+CTAPlus you can test your donation form fitness with our recorded webinar:Transform Your Donation Form to Raise Up to 4x More Funds | Donorbox Webinar 📢📢  https://youtu.be/dsdeeazJ1ks We all learn by experience, but some of us have to go to summer school, so here are 2 comprehensive guides to keep you on course: Nonprofit Leadership – The Ultimate Guide for a Real Difference https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-leadership   Top Employee Retention Strategies for Nonprofitshttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-employee-retention  Plus our awesome free downloadable to keep your fundraising cycle front and center:The 5 A’s of Awesome Fundraising: https://poweredby.donorbox.org/podcast-five-as-of-awesome-fundraising/Learn more about maximizing your organization’s fundraising and reaching your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops -- email academy@donorbox.org The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast on Apple Podcasts   🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast | Podcast on Spotify 🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/    DO YOU have a question? The Nonprofit Podcast is here to answer your questions!  Our weekly Ask-Me-Anything feature is one click away, simply open the form, add your name, and ask us! ANYTHING!!  Support the show

Send us a textAre you ready to shake up your annual report to showcase your impact and win over donors? 📈Today we declutter the path to effective annual reporting! Sharing tips and tricks on how to craft a compelling annual report that will boost your organization’s donor retention, transparency, and credibility. Cara and Jena discuss techniques to confidently navigate the complexity of nonprofit annual reporting.  You'll discover why annual reports are a vital part of your communication strategy, how to tell stories that inspire your supporters, and what to include in your financial statements. Don't miss this opportunity to make your annual report a powerful tool for your nonprofit!  In addition to the inside track we also have 2 comprehensive guides to keep you on course: Step-By-Step Guide To Writing An Effective Nonprofit Annual Report. https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/step-by-step-annual-report  Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Annual Report | Tips & Best Practices https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-annual-report-tips Plus our awesome free downloadable to keep your fundraising cycle front and center:The 5 A’s of Awesome Fundraising: https://poweredby.donorbox.org/podcast-five-as-of-awesome-fundraising/Find out more about how to maximize your organization’s fundraising and reach your mission goals with the right tools with Donorbox. Get connected with our Donorbox Academy monthly Premium workshops here:email academy@donorbox.org The Nonprofit Podcast is available every Thursday on all your favorite podcast platforms, so follow, rate, and download so you never miss an episode:🎙️ Apple Podcasts: The Nonprofit Podcast on Apple Podcasts   🎙️ Spotify: The Nonprofit Podcast | Podcast on Spotify 🎙️ Buzzsprout: https://thenonprofitpodcast.buzzsprout.com   🎙️ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3oppTeO    Find out more at: https://donorbox.org/    DO YOU have a question? The Nonprofit Podcast is here to answer your questions!  Our weekly Ask-Me-Anything feature is one click away, simply open the form, add your name, and ask us! ANYTHING!!  ➡️ https://donor-box.typeform.com/to/wXlnEX3X    Support the show