The Nonprofit Podcast

Send us a text⚠️Do you struggle to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact online?If you have ever wondered how successful nonprofits get their mission and impact message across online with such clarity, join Jena and Zach Thanasilangkul for 20 minutes and change your nonprofit’s trajectory.Digging into frameworks and formulas that help clarify and hone brand awareness messaging for new, and established but struggling, nonprofits Zach shares how to create a clear and compelling message for your nonprofit online.As a sought-after communications coach and founder of Mission Driven Impact, a training company that helps nonprofits clarify their online brand message, Zach has the inside track to ensure they make the impact they were called to make!Don’t miss the opportunity to develop a simple, sustainable, and scalable brand awareness strategy that raises awareness, and inspires action.✅You can find out more about Zach and Mission Driven Impact here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachthanasilangkul/Or here:✅http://www.missiondrivenimpact.com/ Plus our excellent Nonprofit Blog has a comprehensive guide to set you up to move your mission from idea to impact:✅Nonprofit Communications Plan: All You Should Know:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-communications   ✅7 Essential Tips for Building a Strong Nonprofit Brand:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/building-a-strong-nonprofit-brand   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/Support the show

Send us a textAre you unsure about crypto and stock donations and how they can benefit your organization? Spend just 20 minutes with Alex Wilson, co-founder of The Giving Block, and gain the knowledge you need to make an informed decision.Today's donors are looking for modern and diverse ways to give. Alex and Cara discuss the benefits of accepting cryptocurrency and stock donations, which can attract new audiences and potential supporters. With the convenience of online giving, these types of donations are gaining popularity and can significantly boost your fundraising efforts.If you want to bring your non-profit into the future, accepting cryptocurrency and stock donations is a great step.  If you are interested in learning more about this topic (and you should be!) follow the link below and join Alex and Donorbox Product Manager Zarq Iqbal at our upcoming free webinar.Crypto & Stock Giving 101: The Benefits for Nonprofits & DonorsSeptember 7, 2023 14:00ETRegister for this free webinar today so you don’t miss out on learning about this powerful way of giving and the effective integration that will help you manage it.↓https://webinars.donorbox.org/w/crypto-stock-donationsDon’t forget our excellent Nonprofit Blog has comprehensive guides to set you up for fundraising success:🪙Donorbox & The Giving Block: Accept Crypto and Stock Donations with a Seamless Integration:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donorbox-the-giving-block-integration 🪙The Ultimate Guide to Accepting Crypto Donations:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donorbox-guide-to-crypto-donations   🪙How to Accept Stock Donations | The Donorbox Guide:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/accept-stock-donations-donorbox 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/Support the show

Send us a text🎙️Finding the line between nonprofit advocacy and political action can be tricky!⚖️  Discover how to navigate the sometimes blurred line between sharing the value of your mission and actively lobbying to influence legislation. Join Jena and Lindsey Baker Bower to learn about the importance of nonprofit advocacy and how it can potentially affect your tax exemption status if it crosses the line into political action. From the difference between advocacy and lobbying to covering legal and ethical aspects of nonprofit advocacy, we unpack best practices and strategies to achieve your organization’s goals, plus tips on how to measure impact, and examples of successful advocacy campaigns.Marketing Content Writer at Donorbox, educator, and nonprofit professional Lindsey has years of experience helping arts nonprofits with their fundraising messaging and strategy.  Her blog on nonprofit advocacy and other invaluable fundraising guides and resources can be found on our excellent Nonprofit Blog, including these to set you up for advocacy success:🙏Understanding Nonprofit Advocacy – A Comprehensive Guide [with Examples]:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-advocacy 🙏How to Set and Meet Fundraising Goals the Smart Way (+13 Tips):https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/set-and-meet-fundraising-goals  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=ep_76Support the show

Send us a textRefresh your stewardship and donor retention strategies in just 6 minutes!Join Cara for four foundational learnings to retain the donors you’ve worked so hard to gain.  The busiest time of the year is on its way, so before we’re swamped with year-end strategies, appeals, and campaigns, take a moment to refresh your stewardship and donor retention strategies.Heading into Giving Season knowing your loyal donors are there to support your mission can take a lot of pressure off meeting your fundraising goals. With donor acquisition and retention rates continuing to shrink, focusing on nurturing your donor relationships is essential for year-end success.  Touching on the key learnings from our most popular episodes, Cara unpacks 4 learnings that will help you hit the ground running as Giving Season approaches.Don’t forget our excellent Nonprofit Blog has comprehensive guides to set you up for retention and 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 🙏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 textDoes your nonprofit marketing feel like a guessing game?  If you are a nonprofit startup this is an absolute must-listen!  Jena and Zach Thanasilangkul, communications coach and founder of Mission Driven Impact, tackle six practical questions nonprofits need to answer to clarify their message, define their donor journey, and attract an engaged audience. Mission Driven Impact helps nonprofits refine their message to get the word out online to raise awareness of their mission and ensure they make the impact they were called to make.  Using a 6-step framework Zach talks us through vital, practical questions nonprofits need to answer to reach the right person, at the right time, with the right message to build and grow an engaged audience. Don’t miss the opportunity to develop a simple, sustainable, scalable marketing plan that raises awareness, and inspires action.✅ You can find out more about Zach and Mission Driven Impact here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachthanasilangkul/Or here:✅ http://www.missiondrivenimpact.com/ Plus our excellent Nonprofit Blog has a comprehensive guide to set you up to move your mission from idea to impact:✅ Nonprofit Marketing Plan and Content Plan – A Comprehensive Guide:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-marketing-plan-and-content-plan  ✅ 9 Must-Have Nonprofit Marketing Materials for 2023:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-marketing-materials  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/     Support the show

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