The Nonprofit Podcast

Send us a textNonprofit Thank You Letters For Donations Are Important!Knowing your loyal donors are there to support your mission can take a lot of pressure off making a meaningful impact by meeting your fundraising goals. But, you have to acknowledge your donors with sincere gratitude, and what better way than a well-crafted, personalized letter? A thank-you letter shows how your donor’s gift directly serves your mission and makes a difference in the lives of the people or causes you support. Join Cara to discover how to break your writer’s block, tap into your authentic passion for your cause, and inspire your donors to give, again and again.We have a free Thank You Letter Template from our resource library that will ensure you hit the right ‘note’ from start to finish, download it today:📄Write Impactful Thank Yous to Your Donorshttps://library.donorbox.org/donor-thank-you-letters/ And of course, don’t forget our excellent Nonprofit Blog has comprehensive guides to set you up for fundraising success at any time of the year:🧭How To Write A Thank-You Letter For Donations | A Nonprofit Guide:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/thank-you-letter-for-donations    🧭20 “Thank You for Donation” Quotes to Convey Your Gratitude:20 “Thank You for Donation” Quotes to Convey Your Gratitude (donorbox.org)     🧭Write the Perfect Thank-You after Meeting a Donor [+ Samples]:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donor-meeting-thank-you    Don’t forget that The Nonprofit Podcast, plus great tutorials, advice from industry experts, tips, and tricks, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTube  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/    Support the show

Send us a textYear-end giving brings a surge in support for many nonprofits, but the real game-changer lies in strategically retaining these hard-won donors.Join Cara and Jena for easily implemented pro tips on seamlessly transitioning first-time, seasonal donors into steadfast supporters for your cause.  From making them feel seen and heard - and appreciated - to educating them on your cause, impact, and future goals, we’ve excellent strategies to keep them engaged as you scale your organization in 2024.In addition to Jena’s tips on stewardship, effective donor communication, and maximizing your Annual Report as a storytelling tool, we have a great Blog article on streamlining your year-end receipts to ease tax-return tensions:🧾How To Send Year-End Tax Receipts to All Your Donorshttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/send-year-end-tax-receipts-donors Plus more retention inspiration and guidance in our excellent Nonprofit Blog: 🙏20 “Thank You for Donation” Quotes to Convey Your Gratitudehttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/thank-you-for-donation-quotes?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep_76 🙏Donor Stewardship: Motivate Donors to Stay & Supporthttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donor-stewardship?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep_76Don’t forget that The Nonprofit Podcast, plus great tutorials, advice from industry experts, tips, and tricks, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTube  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/    Support the show

Send us a textDreading getting down to writing that Nonprofit Annual Report? Not sure how to get your donors engaged?  Struggling to share your nonprofit organization’s impact? Today Cara’s guest, Chad Barger, founder of Productive Fundraising, has answers that will help you achieve all of those tasks with less stress, and, in one powerful process!Chad is passionate about the untapped potential of nonprofit annual reports, recognizing they are potent tools to inspire and retain supporters when used to their full potential.  Discover strategies for designing reports that donors genuinely want to read, and how to transform information into engaging content that resonates and inspires generosity.To keep your Annual Reporting execution going for a great start to 2024, we are following up the podcast with a FREE webinar with Chad, digging deeper into the benefits and bottom line boosts a strong annual report delivers!  Join us on Wednesday, December 13 at 1 pm ET, for an hour-long session, where Chad will demystify the process of crafting a nonprofit annual report including:The Evolution of Annual Reports - changes and timeless strategies that build a strong foundation.Real-Life Examples - discover what's working now and apply these insights to elevate your annual report.How to Craft Irresistible Reports - transform information into engaging content strategies for reports donors want to read.‍Practical Templates - take home ready-to-use best practice templates and samples.Register now to secure your seat: https://webinars.donorbox.org/w/nonprofit-annual-reports Don’t forget our excellent Nonprofit Blog has comprehensive guides to set you up for fundraising success at any time of the year:🧭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     🧭Donorbox Introduces Powerful & Time-Saving Donor Reporting Templates:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/donor-reporting-templates   Don’t forget that The Nonprofit Podcast, plus great tutorials, advice from industry experts, tips, and tricks, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTube  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 Support the show

Send us a textDidn’t plan in time, and missed out on Giving Tuesday?  Don’t panic, we’ve got you! With our top tips to optimize Giving Season fundraising, there's still time to make a big impact on your year-end goals.With 31 days to go, Giving Season is packed with goodwill and seasonal generosity (accounting for about 20% of annual donations), and we have tips to make the most of every fundraising opportunity.Cara and Jena tackle 6 tactics, tools, and strategies to get you started.  Beginning with a donation page audit checklist, digging into the ‘reach’ advantages of Crowdfunding and Peer-to-Peer campaigns, before setting out the timing and touchpoints that underpin all successful fundraising campaigns.  We have a great big  bag of seasonal resources to support you through December, and into 2024, starting with our recommended past-podcast episodes:📻Ep 80: Master Year-End Giving: Tips, Tactics, and Tools:https://www.buzzsprout.com/634618/episodes/13586546 📻Ep 30: Make The Strategic Software Solution Decision This Giving Seasonhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/634618/episodes/11313714 Plus 4 helpful videos from our extensive library of fundraising tutorials, webinars, and ‘How To’ demos:📺Set Up an Effective Crowdfunding Campaign for Giving Tuesday & Year-End Fundraisinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUGp6vySE2A&pp=ygUVZG9ub3Jib3ggY3Jvd2RmdW5kaW5n📺All You Must Know About Nonprofit Crowdfundinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCqHZqyP9tw&pp=ygUVZG9ub3Jib3ggY3Jvd2RmdW5kaW5n 📺#1 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Platform for Nonprofits (Step-by-Step)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6xdNmCztqM&pp=ygUVZG9ub3Jib3ggcGVlci10by1wZWVy  📺2023's Most Successful Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideashttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nny-f358lg&pp=ygUVZG9ub3Jib3ggcGVlci10by1wZWVy Don’t forget that The Nonprofit Podcast, plus great tutorials, advice from industry experts, tips, and tricks, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTube  And of course, don’t forget our excellent Nonprofit Blog has comprehensive guides to set you up for fundraising success at any time of the year:🧭Getting You Ready for Giving Season [With a 3-Step Roadmap]:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/giving-season  🧭6 Helpful Tips for Nonprofit Giving Season:https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/fundraising-season    🧭How to Write a Powerful Year-End Giving Letter (with Samples):Support the show

Send us a textHappy Thanksgiving! 🦃  In the spirit of the season, Cara is joined by 3 special guests from Global Sojourns Giving Circle, who put gratitude at the top of their list today, and every day!We first met founder Priscilla Plummer and mentor Gloria Mubita just over a year ago, when we explored how the GSGC operating model aligned with their mission. They empower young women and girls in Southern Africa who lack access to education or emotional services by partnering with local mentors and changemakers. These dedicated mentors provide guidance, leadership training, health education, and academic support with the aim of breaking the cycle of poverty, driven by the vision: Everyone Deserves the Opportunity to Live a Life of Dignity!Already making great inroads by 2022, the organization has flourished in the last year. Expanding services to include boys and young men has been culturally challenging, but mentor Nyika Muyambo’s successful strategy is evident in the boy’s clubs’ long wait lists. Together, Gloria and Nyika have stepped up their outreach game by starting a podcast, GSGC Talk Radio, which reaches a much wider audience. They ensure that as many young people and mentors as possible benefit from the support the clubs have to offer. You can listen to them here:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gsgivingcircle Find out more and support them here: https://www.gsgivingcircle.org/ To see the impact this remarkable organization has made in the communities it works with, follow the link to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XQkZ_gEa3Y&pp=ygUNZG9ub3Jib2MgZ3NnYw%3D%3D Don’t forget that The Nonprofit Podcast, plus great tutorials, advice from industry experts, tips, and tricks, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTube  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/    Support the show

Send us a textDo you want to make the most of your year-end email campaign and boost your fundraising results?Email campaigns are a key element of successful year-end appeals.  So why aren’t they working for you?  Join Cara and Kara Schmid for a 20-minute best-practice deep dive into planning email campaigns with maximum impact, and minimum stress!Email marketing is a key tool for engaging and retaining your donors. It allows you to show your impact, express your gratitude, and inspire action.  From personalization to engaging content targeting the right donor segment at strategic points throughout Giving Season, Kara shares top tips and tactics that deliver results.  And if you are unsure your appeal strategy will make this your best Giving Season to date, don’t worry – we have you covered!  Download our  Giving Tuesday Appeals for examples of email and social media appeals, which you can adapt to use all year round to help drive more donations.  Download them here:  https://library.donorbox.org/giving-tuesday-appeals/ We also have 2 comprehensive blogs to help get the fundamentals in place for your campaign in The Nonprofit Blog, be sure to explore all we have to offer while you are there: 📔Getting You Ready for Giving Season [With a 3-Step Roadmap]https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/giving-season     📕Email Marketing for Nonprofits: An Essential Guidehttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/email-marketing-for-nonprofits Don’t forget that The Nonprofit Podcast, plus great tutorials, advice from industry experts, tips, and tricks, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTube  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/   Support the show

Send us a textIt's all aboard for the ‘Big Ask’ as Giving Season kicks in, but is your Nonprofit Board pulling its weight?  Cara is joined by frontline fundraiser and coach, Adam Morgan, who shares key insights into catalyzing and maximizing the impact, information, and inspiration we expect from these key nonprofit team members.Dig into the benefits of effective and ethical Board Outreach, from networking and lead lists to managing low-performing board members, and ensure you leverage every possible ‘Ask’ opportunity this Giving Season.Adam has helped found several small nonprofits in Delaware and currently serves as the immediate past president of the Spur Impact Association, which raised over $2.6M in 24 hours for nonprofits in Delaware. He has been a manager and has led major gifts programs for the American Cancer Society, Freedom Alliance, and The Salvation Army.  You can find out more about Adam or contact him here:  https://getfullyfunded.com/fundraising-coaching/ We have 3 comprehensive blogs to help you develop a great Nonprofit Board in The Nonprofit Blog, be sure to explore while you are there: 📔The Guide to Onboarding New Board Members [+Sample Orientation Packet Structure]https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/onboarding-board-members    📕10 Key Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Membershttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/nonprofit-board-responsibilities 📘How to Find Nonprofit Board Members | Insights & Tipshttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/how-to-find-nonprofit-board-members Don’t forget that The Nonprofit Podcast, plus great tutorials, advice from industry experts, tips, and tricks, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTube  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/    Support the show

Send us a textPlanned Giving shouldn’t be mysterious!Despite many nonprofits having everything a planned giving program takes, they’re not making use of a game-changing source of income.  Are you one of them?Join Cara and Tony Martignetti, host of Nonprofit Radio and Planned Giving strategist, as they tackle the what, why, who, and when of creating a planned giving program for nonprofits and their donors.  From the basic concepts and types of planned gifts to the many, sometimes surprising, benefits Tony shares his expertise.  Yes, including tackling the uncomfortable conversations that deter so many fundraisers from maximizing the full potential of planned giving.Tony is a renowned planned giving consultant, leadership coach, and podcast host, with over 20 years of experience helping organizations and individuals achieve their fundraising and leadership goals.  You can find out more about Tony’s Planned Giving Accelerator course, or catch his Nonprofit Radio podcast here: https://tonymartignetti.com/ We also have an excellent blog to get you on the path to a successful planned giving program in our comprehensive Nonprofit Blog, be sure to explore while you are there: 📔Why You Should Add Planned Giving to Your Fundraising Strategyhttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/planned-giving   Don’t forget that The Nonprofit Podcast, plus great tutorials, advice from industry experts, tips, and tricks, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTube  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/Support the show

Send us a textBlank mind, blank screen, and your appeal has to go out today?  If your powers of persuasion disappear the second you sit down to draft your year-end appeal, take 10 minutes to break the block and get the job done right.Cara shares 3 keys to unlocking powerful, personalized appeals that reach the hearts and minds of your donors.  Tweak your appeal letter writing with these three tips to create appeal letters that overwhelm your donors’ emotions and not your creativity!Use Cara’s promo code ‘PODCAST’ to sign up for the Donorbox Academy “30 Days to Your Year-End Campaign” Masterclass at 20% off here Donorbox Academy and banish appeal anxiety this Giving Season.  We also have some actionable resources you can access immediately to get you on the right path in our comprehensive Nonprofit Blog, be sure to explore while you are there: 📔5 Must-Dos for Engaging Fundraising Appeal Letters [+ Samples]https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/fundraising-appeal-letters  📨How to Devise the Perfect End-of-Year Appeal (Free Samples)https://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/end-of-year-appeal 🗓️2023 Giving Tuesday Calendar (Downloadable)https://library.donorbox.org/2023-giving-tuesday-calendar/ 💻And for more information and easy reference to creating every element of a Giving Tuesday campaign, The Complete Giving Tuesday Toolkit for Nonprofits 2023 is an essential resource: ttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/giving-tuesday-toolkit  Don’t forget that The Nonprofit Podcast, plus great tutorials, advice from industry experts, tips, and tricks, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️The Nonprofit Podcast 🎙️🎙️ - YouTube  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/Support the show

Send us a textA good tool improves the way you work. A great tool improves the way you think! This 20-minute in-depth dive into everything a powerful online Giving Season toolkit needs, from strategies and software to top-performing techniques, sets you up for success this Giving Season.Join Cara and Jena for expert advice on building a campaign anchored in four foundational fundraising methods: Peer-to-Peer, Crowdfunding, Text-to-Give, and Membership Programs. You’ll learn how to use proven strategies to maximize your outcomes, with inside-track insights into optimizing every tool available to your organization.The best investment is in the tools of one's own trade.  ;) In addition, we have three free resources to help you track your planning to hit each campaign milestone without unnecessary stress:📔Your Ultimate Guide to Giving Tuesdayhttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/guide-giving-tuesday 🗓️2023 Giving Tuesday Calendar (Downloadable)https://library.donorbox.org/2023-giving-tuesday-calendar/ 💻And for more information and easy reference to creating every element of a Giving Tuesday campaign, The Complete Giving Tuesday Toolkit for Nonprofits 2023 is an essential resource: ttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/giving-tuesday-toolkit  Don’t forget that The Nonprofit Podcast, plus great tutorials, advice from industry experts, tips, and tricks, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:🖥️(7) Donorbox - YouTube 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.orgSupport the show