Nonprofit Everything

When you’ve spent years crafting your vision for the successful nonprofit you’ve founded, how do you prevent future boards and leaders from screwing it all up? Predictably, Stacy and Andy have a few thoughts. Also this week, we talk about whether or not fractional CFOs are a smart idea, and how they might be best used. Thanks for joining us this week, and don’t forget to (please) send your questions (thank you) to questions@NonprofitEverything.com. A Q&A podcast without any Qs wouldn’t make much sense, would it? Topics: How does a founder maintain their vision when other people have to be involved? – skip to this question Is it time for our nonprofit to get a fractional CFO? – skip to this question Mentioned this week: Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

How should you respond when a board member prospect declines your offer? Is there anything to learn from that experience Join us this week as Stacey and Andy tackle that topic. Also, we talk about how small nonprofit shops get up to speed on all of the posssible planned giving options, and prove that we’re not above bribing people with the promise of a picture of a cat. Thanks for joining us this week, and be sure to send your questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com! Topics: Where do small organizations get planned giving expertise? – skip to this question How do you respond when a board member prospect declines to serve? – skip to this question Mentioned this week: Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Is there anything you can you do if your organization has trouble hanging on to volunteeers? Stacy and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about whether or not the executive director should have a seat on the board, and go really deep on fair market value, exchange transactions and why silent auctions always underperform. Thanks for joining us this week and be sure to send your questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com! Topics: We’re struggling to keep our volunteers! Help! – skip to this question Why shouldn’t the executive director be on the board? – skip to this question Should we provide a tax receipt for our educational programs? – skip to this question Mentioned this week: Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

What is the best way to get staff to recognize that they’re ambassadors for the organization? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, we talk about how to get an underperforming employee back up to scratch. Thanks for joining us this week, and don’t forget to send your questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com! Topics: How do we get our staff to be ambassadors for our organization? – skip to this question Dealing with an underperforming employee – skip to this question Mentioned this week: Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

What can you do when cash runs out and you can’t even make payroll? Andy and Stacey have some thoughts. Also this week, we find out if it’s possible for an executive director to effectively run a nonprofit by remaining in the background, and have a quick chat about outsourced HR. Thanks for joining us this week, and please, please, please, please, please send any nonprofit related questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics: What HR functions should we outsource first?- skip to this question Help! We can’t make payroll! What can we do?- skip to this question Can an Executive Director stay in the background? – skip to this question Mentioned this week: Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

How do you get funder site visits just right? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about budgeting for grant revenue, and have an interesting discussion about managing end user fraud (and whether it’s something you should be worried about at all!) Thanks for joining us this week, and don’t forget to send that question that you wish someone else would ask to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics: How do you budget for potential grant revenue?- skip to this question We didn’t get the funding after the site visit! What did we do wrong? – skip to this question Should we address potential end-user fraud? – skip to this question Mentioned this week: Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Nonprofits are “business on hard-mode,” and sometimes this can take a toll on board members and staff. Is there something we can do about burnout in this high-stress environment? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about good ways to preserve our organization’s stories, and discuss the tightrope-walk that is determining the first executive director’s salary. Thanks for joining us this week, and please send your questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics: Keeping your organization’s stories – skip to this question How do you determine the first executive director’s salary? – skip to this question Can you prevent board member burnout? – skip to this question Mentioned this week: Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

How do nonprofits get better at talking to the media about our mission, programs and needs? Stacey joins guest expert Linda Bridges, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at SafeNest for the answer. Thanks for joining us this week! If you have any time between saving the world and pulling your hair out, please send your questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics: How does our grassroots organization skill up in media interviews? with Guest Expert Linda Bridges – skip to this question Linda Bridges is a seasoned expert in marketing and branding with over 15 years of experience helping businesses craft and amplify their brand stories. With a deep understanding of strategic marketing, Linda has guided countless companies—ranging from startups to established enterprises—through the complex world of brand development, ensuring their messages resonate with the right audiences. As a sought-after speaker, coach, and consultant, Linda specializes in transforming brands into household names by leveraging her expertise in public relations, strategic marketing, and brand storytelling. Her approach is rooted in a blend of traditional marketing principles and innovative strategies, ensuring her clients not only stand out but also endure in a competitive marketplace. Mentioned this week: Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

How do you create a fundraising budget from scratch — is that even possible if you have no past history? Andy and Stacey sure seem to think so! Also this week, we talk about how to officially wind down a nonprofit organization, and if it’s possible to convert from a nonprofit to a for-profit. Thanks for your commitment to making the world a better place (and for joining us!) Oh, we also have something for your to-do list: Send a question you *wish* somebody else would ask to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics: How do you close down a nonprofit? Can you convert it to a for-profit instead? – skip to this question How do you create a fundraising budget from scratch? – skip to this question Virtual Workshop Opportunity: The 6 Types of Working Genius Tired of feeling like a square peg in a round productivity hole? Discover your professional superpower at Stacey’s upcoming Working Genius virtual workshop! Imagine transforming those energy-draining tasks into moments of flow where your natural talents shine. In just one interactive session, you’ll * Uncover Your Genius Type * Learn How to Inspire Effortless Team Dynamics * Walk Away with Tools to Diagnose Team Dysfunction Former participants are still raving about their “AHA moments” months later! Register here by May 23rd, and save $20 off the regular ticket price- because finding your genius shouldn’t cost a fortune. Mentioned this week: AFP New Fundraiser Resources Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Is it possible (or ethical) to raise unrestricted funds at a program focused event? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we discuss how a small membership organization can start to raise some cash, and we find out the three things about being a CFO that Andy wants everybody to know. (There weren’t three – we counted.) Thanks again for joining us this week, and please don’t forget to send any and all questions to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Pretty please with sugar on top! Topics: How does a small membership organization support itself? – skip to this question Can you raise unrestricted funds at a program focused event – skip to this question Three things you want your coworkers to know about your job – CFO edition – skip to this question Virtual Workshop Opportunity: The 6 Types of Working Genius Tired of feeling like a square peg in a round productivity hole? Discover your professional superpower at Stacey’s upcoming Working Genius virtual workshop! Imagine transforming those energy-draining tasks into moments of flow where your natural talents shine. In just one interactive session, you’ll * Uncover Your Genius Type * Learn How to Inspire Effortless Team Dynamics * Walk Away with Tools to Diagnose Team Dysfunction Former participants are still raving about their “AHA moments” months later! Register here by May 23rd, and save $20 off the regular ticket price- because finding your genius shouldn’t cost a fortune. Mentioned this week: Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast