Nonprofit Lowdown

In this interview with Jason Frazell, we discuss the three levels of listening and how they can impact our ability to connect with others, particularly in the context of fundraising. Listen in to find out the difference between pretend listening, active listening, and energetic listening. We also discuss how the need to be right or how operating in scarcity can keep us in a transactional, not relational state. To learn more about Jason Frazell and his work on listening and connection, visit his website at https://www.jasonfrazell.com/ QUOTE FROM JASON "Pay attention when the words do not align with a person's energy"

Happy 2023 everyone! 🎇 To start off our year right, join me and Hardy Smith to discuss his book Stop the Nonprofit Blame Game. Hardy and I touch on some of the hot-button 🔴 issues like why board members don't do what they're supposed to do (i.e. fundraising), what the role of the governance and fundraising committees are and how board chairs manage (or don't) in real life. This is an eye-opening interview and I hope it inspires us all to go forth and manage our boards better. To check out Hardy's book and other work: https://www.hardysmith.com/ Quote from Hardy "Board members tell me that they don't feel listened to"

We are in our very last week of 2022 and I think we can all agree, it has been a lot. After the upheaval of the pandemic, I feel like life is back to normal-ish. And what I've been hearing from a lot of you is that you are feeling really tired and so that you find some time at the end of the year to enjoy it with your friends and family.  Here's a fun way to wrap up our year, I have decided to put on my prognostication hat and discuss some of the Top 10 trends that I see for fundraising in 2023, listen now! Have a happy, healthy, safe and restful, joyful time and I will see you in 2023! Take care 🐶 Happy holidays 🎄

Happy holidays, friends. As we wind down, I wanted to give you the gift of this podcast episode with my dear friend Glasa Gottschalk. Glasa is a coach who specializes in working with women of color. We talk about Glasa's own professional journey, how coaching is different than therapy, how coaching can help you progress in your career and in life and how to make the case to hire a coach. Glasa is thoughtful, wise and brings a healing energy to the conversation. This was such a delight and I hope it brings you much joy and wisdom in the final days of 2022. To connect with Glasa, check out: https://www.gotogii.com/ Quote from Glasa "Coaching is a space where you want to be able to be 100, there's no sugarcoating here"

Join me and my guests Christal Cherry and Renee Rubin Ross to talk about doing DEIAB work right. Often our boards lag behind the efforts of the staff and this dynamic duo helps to bring your board up to speed on issues of equity and inclusion. We talk about the myth of diversity vs. wealth, how to work with folks who don't think they have a problem and their tactics to start boards on this work. We get into the nitty gritty of time commitment, cost and eventual transformation. We left no stone unturned! To learn more about Christal: www.theboardpro.com To learn more about Renee: www.therosscollective.com To learn more about their framework: equityinthecenter.org/aww Fund Your Strategic Vision: https://brookerichie-babbage.lpages.co/fund-your-strategic-vision/?ck_subscriber_id=1199983809&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Not+for+me...%20-%209617030#featuresservices-1 Quote from Christal "This whole myth about people of color not having the money to serve on boards or not having the resources or the connections needs to go"

Join me and co-founder of Pond, Mitch Stein, to talk about the power of community building, the role of trust in doing business with nonprofits and what pink sherbert has to do with marketing. Mitch is the founder of the online platform Pond that helps nonprofits and consultants connect. Part of his journey was building trusting and authentic relationships when trust was not a given. Join us to hear what he's learned about building community and how you can apply it to your work. To connect with Mitch: Pond To connect with Mitch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchsteinpond/ Quote from Mitch: "Brand IS happening whether you're intentional about it or not" To find the Mom Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hla1jzhan78 To sign up for Fund Your Strategic Vision visit: https://brookerichie-babbage.lpages.co/fund-your-strategic-vision/

When I get depressed about the future and the state of the world, I want you to listen to this podcast episode. Meghana Gunturi is an enterprising 16-year-old who runs four clubs, is a full-time student, and has successfully launched an international nonprofit. Join me and Meghana as we talk about how to leverage the power of Gen Z, how nonprofits can start to work with Gen Z, and what the heck you do with influencers. This was a delightful episode and it made me a little less anxious if the future is in the hand of Meghana and her generation. To learn more about Meghana's nonprofit: www.neurodiversityhorizons.com/ Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/neurodiversity_horizons Quote from Meghana: "We genuinely believe that there is a lot to be changed in the world, and that age is really just the number"

Man oh man, do I love a good quiz. Chalk it up to my being of the YM generation 📣 (shout out to my Gen X'ers!) Join me and Brian Saber to deconstruct your Asking Style. Did you know that there are four kinds and that you have a primary and secondary style? Learn more about your strengths and how to partner with others to compensate for your weaknesses. This is a really fun conversation that helps to demystify some of the dynamics of asking. To take the quiz, visit: quiz.askingmatters.com To connect with Brian: briansaber.com Quote from Brian: "I ask permission to ask"

Join me and my friend Erika Carley, AKA Queen of Monthly Giving to learn about Chive Charities and their incredible monthly giving program. 4K monthly donors, 98% month-over-month retention rate. Need I say more? Erika shares how to design, manage and grow a monthly giving program. We talk about her best strategies, what she's learned, and how there is no silver bullet to making people feel cared for. To connect with Erika, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-carley123/ To visit Chive Charities to see the storytelling in action: https://chivecharities.org/ Quote from Erika: " When starting offering monthly giving levels, start small but don't end small."

The world of obtaining funds through grants can be so confusing and time-consuming. Between prospect research, developing relationships, grant writing, and stewardship, it can feel overwhelming. Join me in today's session with Gauri Manglik, Co-Founder of Instrumentl, to discuss trends she's seeing, how to be grant-ready and how her platform might help streamline the process. For my listeners, Instrumentl is offering a special three-week trial and $50 off your first month. Visit instrumentl.com, code: LOWDOWN50 Quote from Gauri: "We recommend trying to submit at least two grants a month" Connect with Gauri Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/gaurimanglik