Nonprofit Everything

This week we’ve got a new and exciting format for you! Stacey and Andy camped out at a table at the Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Fall Conference, and used the opportunity to chat with some up-and-coming nonprofit leaders. Join us for a free-flowing conversation (and a few questions, too!) Topics: Tweaking our organizational culture – skip to this question Should we build relationships with a funder or ask for money? – skip to this question How can we make the strategic planning process inclusive? – skip to this question Mentioned this week: Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Review us on iTunes! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

If you have a “Donate Now” button on your website (and since the internet is available everywhere) do you need to do a charitable solicitation registration in every single state in the US? Stacey and Andy have the answer (sorta!) Also this week, Stacey has some opinions about whether or not you should allow board members to take a leave of absence, Andy talks about just how fancy video screens should be in order to prevent triggering angst among your more ascetic staff members, and we answer a perennial favorite: “How do I start a foundation?” Topics: Should we allow an ailing board member to take a leave of absence? – skip to this question Does a “Donate Now” button trigger state registration everywhere? – skip to this question How do I tell the marketing department that these video screens are too fancy? – skip to this question How do I start a foundation? – skip to this question Mentioned this week: Unified State Registration (old and broken?) Council on Foundations – Foundation Basics Council on Foundations – Starting a Foundation Review us on iTunes! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Is it a good idea to take out a loan to help kickstart a fundraising program? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about finding a bank that understands how nonprofit organizations work, and what to do if you discover that your organization’s bylaws don’t actually comply with state law. While you’re reading this summary, maybe consider giving us a review to help spread the word (links in the show notes), or even sending a question to questions@nonprofiteverything.com! Topics: Banks keep asking us for nonexistent documents when we’re trying to set up a checking account. Help! – skip to this question Should we take out a loan to kickstart our fundraising program? – skip to this question What should we do if our bylaws don’t mesh with state law? – skip to this question Mentioned this week: Review us on iTunes! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast Have you registered for the ANN Fall Conference?

When applying for an Executive Director position, what questions should you ask the board during the interview? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we have some opinions on on software for boards to use, and Stacy has a great conversation about the upcoming Alliance For Nevada Nonprofits Fall Conference with John Waldron (previous guest expert and CEO of The LGBTQIA+ Center in Las Vegas). Topics: Questions to ask the Board during a job interview for ED? – skip to this question Should we be using board management software? – skip to this question The ANN Fall Conference, with John Waldron- skip to this question Mentioned this week: The ANN Fall Conference Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Andy would never turn down a well-made Spam Musubi, but he and Stacey have some tough love for newsletters that are hitting the junk folder. Also this week, we field a question from a programs person who wants to go for the CEO job — is it possible or advisable? And finally, what happens when you’re a board member who’s friends with the Executive Director, and that Executive Director turns out to be not very good at her job? Stacey and Andy definitely have some thoughts! Thanks for listening, and be sure to send your questions to questions@nonprofiteverything.com! Topics: How do we keep our eNewsletter out of the spam folder? – skip to this question The ED is a friend, but is not doing well. Help! – skip to this question Advice for a Program Manager who wants to be CEO.- skip to this question Mentioned this week: Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

The staff *hates* the ED but the Board *loves* the ED. Is this problem solvable? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, what’s the best way to get your board engaged in important tasks like fundraising and strategic planning? Join us for another episode of Nonprofit Everything, and be sure to send us your questions! Topics: Everybody hates the ED except for the board (also, should the ED be a voting member?) – 2:31 How do you get boards to engage in strategic planning and fundraising? – 20:52 Mentioned this week: Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

We know that technically the Board Secretary is responsible for the minutes, but I *really* don’t want to. Can’t we just delegate that to staff? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, a question we have never heard before – Should tour guides at nonprofit cultural institutions get to keep their tips? Finally, we get into a deep and fascinating discussion about the possibilities of the Co-Executive Director model (not to be confused with co-eds who might be doing a little modeling on the side.) Topics: Do we have to give any tips back to the organization? – 0:05 Who takes the board minutes? – 9:49 Should we try a Co-Executive Director model? – 23:38 Mentioned this week: Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Thanks for joining us for another episode of Nonprofit Everything! We’ve got just two questions, but one of them is *significant*. This week, Stacey and Andy try to discuss the impact of accepting donations from ethically challenging sources. It’s a rough topic, and we would love to get your opinions on it, too! Also, Andy tackles another perpetual complaint: “Omigosh-this-audit-is-so-expensive-and-time-consuming-why-do-we-have-to-do-it-again-and-again-every-year?!?” Five points to Ravenclaw for guessing Andy’s answer. Topics: Do we have to do a financial audit every year? – 0:05 Should we accept donations from ethically questionable sources? – 7:44 Mentioned this week: Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

In this episode, Stacey interviews nonprofit guru Beth Kanter about the impact of AI on organizations. They discuss the benefits of AI, the risks and pitfalls of relying on AI-driven systems, and the importance of reskilling staff. They also address the issue of biased data in AI and emphasize the need for creativity, empathy, and a human-centered approach when implementing AI in nonprofits.

Back again? Hello, it’s the Nonprofit Everything Podcast! This week Stacey has some thoughts about how to keep a fifty-year-old nonprofit’s story fresh. Also, we chat about consent agendas and what they’re used for, and Andy gets philosophical about synchronizing gifts in the donor management system and the accounting system. Thanks for joining us this week, and be sure to send your questions to questions@nonprofiteverything.com. Topics: Our nonprofit is fifty years old. How do we keep our story fresh and engaging? – 0:05 Should we use a consent agenda? How would we know if it’s a good idea? – 6:00 Recording gifts in the accounting system vs. the donor management system (CRM) – 17:21 Mentioned this week: IRS rules on written acknowledgements Sample Consent Agenda Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast