Nonprofit Everything

What are the most important questions your board and staff should be able to answer about your organization? Stacey has some thoughts! Also, this week we talk about how to manage two very different employees, and continue our nonprofit startup conversation with a question about what a board member should look for in a startup nonprofit board. Topics: What questions about our organization should our board and staff be able to answer? What should a prospective board member be looking for in a nonprofit startup? How do I manage two employees who are completely different?

You've got the mission, you've got the board, you've got the business plan, you've got the 510(c)3 letter, now what? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also, we find out whether or not you need written board reports, and once again wade into the shark-infested waters of finance vs. development. Topics: Is the finance team part of the development team or vice versa? - 0:00 How do you get a nonprofit startup off the ground? - 8:09 Is it normal for ED reports to the board to be written? - 21:08

Join us this week for a discussion about common questions on federal grants with guest expert Lisa Ruiz-Lee. Also, is there a way to get my Board to use the resources we develop for them? Stacey has some thoughts!

There's just one big question this week: Are we wasting time generating reports and dashboards nobody ever looks at? And Guest Expert Jason Cho, of Prex Consulting has some ideas for Stacey! Topics: Are we over-reporting? - 0:00 Guest Expert Jason Cho with Prex Consulting? - 7:16

How do you know when it's time to leave a failing nonprofit? (Guess what answer Stacey gives!) Also this week, we talk about whether a board should set staff salaries, and Andy & Stacey get self-referential about podcasts and podcasting... Topics: How do I know when it's time to leave a failing nonprofit? - 0:00 What role does the board have in setting staff salaries? - 7:16 Who are your podcasting heroes? Any podcasts you particularly like? - 23:21 Mentioned this week: Unlocking Us with Brené Brown The Happiness Lab with Dr Laurie Santos Nonprofits Are Messy with Joan Garry Nonprofit AF (just in case you're the one nonprofit staffer in the world that doesn't have it bookmarked) The Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Where do the responsibilities of the the board development committee start and fundraising staff start? Stacey has some thoughts! Plus, this week we find out when to process year-end donations, and how to keep up with the never-ending barrage of information that we need to know to keep current. Topics: How do I keep up with the everything I need to keep up with? It's overwhelming! - 0:00 Help! Our board development committee responsibilities overlap with our staff responsibilities! - 9:42 What is your policy regarding year-end donations? Do you record based on the date received? - 19:10

If the CEO is also the Board President, could we lose our nonprofit status? Stacey and Andy have the answer! Also this week, what to do about nonprofit management that overworks staff, and (alternately) how to handle a staff member that's taking on too much responsibility. Topics: Will we lose our 501(c)3 if the CEO is also the Board President? - 0:00 Should unpaid staff time be part of a nonprofit's business model? - 7:08 Is my communications coordinator overstepping her role? - 18:22

Who should we thank if we get a donation from a retirement account but don't know who the actual donor is? We have a few ideas. Also, this week Andy and Stacey combine a couple of Form 990 filing questions into one mega-question. Finally, we tackle the question on everyone's mind: employee or independent contractor? And don't forget to send us your questions! Topics: How do we thank a donor behind an IRA distribution gift? - 0:00 So, we really have to e-file our 990? How? - 6:54 Help! Our treasurer hasn't filed our 990s in years! - 13:45 Can an Executive Director be an Independent Contractor? - 21:10

Video game streamers raised $90 million for charity in 2020. How do we get some of that?! We're joined by Guest Expert Nick Lynch, CEO of Collidescope to talk about how nonprofits can get started working with social media influencers, streamers and brands. Topics: How can (and why should) we engage with social media influencers? - 0:00

This week, Guest Expert April Mastroluca sets the record straight on lobbying and advocacy! Plus, what should an ED do if a board member recommends a job candidate you're not thrilled about? We have opinions! And Stacey and Andy have some thoughts on how (and whether) to squeeze your vendors for donations to your organization. Topics: A board member is recommending a job candidate I don't like! - 0:00 Advocacy and lobbying tips (and corrections) with Guest Expert April Mastroluca - 5:43 Should we ask our vendors to donate, too? - 19:56