Nonprofits and their staff are undervalued, under-appreciated, and un-relenting. Brittny and Nia stand shoulder-to-shoulder with these amazing, incredible staff and talk about the realities of the sector that nobody wants to talk about.
This is NOT another nonprofit best practices podcast. Topics covered include dysfunctional boards, gala mishaps, the issues with philanthropy and so much more!
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As nonprofit professionals, there's this constant pressure to be positive, to spin every struggle in a refreshed light or to omit it entirely. We need to shift that. Nonprofits and their staff need to ask for what they need. Resources Brene Brown - TEDTalk on The Power of Vulnerability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's episode covers where Brittny and Nia started, how they grew in the sector, and what drives them to continue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brittny and Nia have danced around this topic before, but are finally devoting an entire episode to discussing the fundraiser turnover problem in nonprofits. Resources As Nonprofits Shed Jobs, Some Fundraisers Are Getting Pink Slips from the Chronicle on Philanthropy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Looking at what we learned during the great recession, what can we anticipate during the current economic reality? Brittny and Nia discuss some predictions, but also what we can do differently to ensure that services are able to continue. Resources Nonprofits in Recession: Winners and Losers from the Nonprofit Quarterly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
I know, we all think, "gosh, what a great problem to have! We could use $35m!" The reality is that it's much more difficult to manage than it sounds, which some nonprofits are currently experiencing. Plus, Brittny throws in another round of #NameThatFunder! Resources Planet Money: Money and Justice Nonprofit AF: The general public is completely clueless about nonprofit and philanthropy, and that’s a problem Vox: Racial Justice Groups Have Never Had So Much Money Buzzfeed: The Black Lives Matter ...
We are speaking at the Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute! Check it out. Resources Register Online Here Apply for scholarships here AFP Colorado Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
When scarcity drives decision-making, where does that leave nonprofits? The PPP Loan in response to COVID for small businesses (including nonprofits), continues to highlight the demands that a constant scarcity mindset has within individual organizations and for the sector as a whole. Resources Joan Garry: Should This Organization Have Applied for PPP Funding? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Whether convincing donors of different political leanings to give to your cause, side-stepping sexually inappropriate comments, or handling drunk donors, it's clear that something's gotta change. Join Brittny and Nia for another dive into struggles that fundraisers and nonprofits face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forecasting the un-forecastable, predicting the unpredictable. How do you look into the future right now? Prepping your board for the unknown, working with funders and their expectations, and even making estimates with your staff is especially difficult right now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brittny and Nia have the opportunity to talk to the one, the only, Vu Le from Nonprofit AF about all things nonprofits, philanthropy, and the future of the sector. Resource Check out Vu's blog: Nonprofit AF Charity Stimulus : Letter to encourage legislation to increase foundation payouts and require DAF payouts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Your organization put out a statement condemning racism, supporting Black Lives Matter. If this is the first time you've engaged in these discussions, you have a lot of work ahead. Don't let up! Resources Have Nonprofits and Philanthropy become the "white moderate" that Dr. King warned us about from Nonprofit AF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Brittny and Nia announce the first ever guest to join them on The Nonprofit Reframe! Who will it be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How are you maintaining relationships in your staff with so much disruption to our normal way of being? From the whole nonprofit reframe team, remember that Black Lives Matter. Give to nonprofits run by black people! Resources Is nonverbal communication a numbers game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Brittny and Nia discuss the world of nonprofit consultants, how they can help your organization grow and scale and how to ensure you get the end product you need! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Did they get it right? Brittny and Nia talk through some of the 2020 predictions made about nonprofits and what's still feasible in this new world that we're living in. Resources Forbes Article: 12 Nonprofit Trends in 2020 Chronicle on Philanthropy pulls article on earned revenue Will Hostility Towards Our Donors Really Help Our Fundraising Efforts? Nonprofit AF: The Curb-Cut Effect, and Why Race, Equity, Access, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) Are Even More Critical Now Hosted on Acast. See ac...
A group of startup and nonprofit folks joined Brittny and Nia for a presentation and Q&A on how companies and nonprofits can work better together! Resources Boulder Startup Week Moderator Support by Patty Manwaring Colorado Nonprofit Association Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Tax law has significant impact on nonprofits and their donors, sometimes putting fundraisers in a difficult position. Brittny and Nia talk in-kind valuation, CARES Act changes, and the power dynamic that persists between donors and nonprofits. Resources Valuing In-Kind Donations (from the IRS) CARES Act and Nonprofits (from the Nonprofit Law Blog) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Brittny and Nia have an exciting announcement. You can join them for a live recording of the pod on Tuesday, May 12 at 12p MTN for Boulder Startup Week. Register for free online here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Highlights: Trainers need to fully understand the nonprofit experience! Interactive trainings FTW. Not everybody is meant to be trainer. Brittny loves a multi-audience experience. Trainers – stay in your lane and talk about what you actually know. Word of the day: Bespoke Resources · Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Responding to COVID-19 has cause a significant adoption of digital forms of gathering and getting work done. For nonprofits, this means events, training, and investing in necessary software like never before. Episode Highlights: How and what you switch to virtual environments is important. From book clubs to trainings to fundraisers online. Leveraging technology to build community. What tools and strategies can or should you continue after the crisis? Start norming the usage of technology, begin...
Episode Highlights What new skills will Brittny and Nia emerge with? Work those stewardship plans. Keep fundraising. "Pivot" your messaging, but don't stop. Donors, STOP RESTRICTING GIFTS! Giving Tuesday Now! Coming up on May 5 Resources Jack Dorsey's Coronavirus Donation Giving Tuesday Now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Episode Highlights Sprucing up for video calls means putting on earrings these days. Some foundations are rising to the occasion and others…well…aren’t. Notes to Foundations: Make the applications easier. Stop requiring hard copies. It’s ridiculous and dangerous! When rapid response really means rapid applications, but not funding. Stop pulling funding or shifting funding away from organizations who are relying on it. RELEASE ADDITIONAL FUNDING. You have the GD funds. Recognize that the impacts ...
The last of the pre-coronavirus recorded content, this episode covers the unfortunate, great divide between program staff and fundraising or administrative staff. Episode Highlights Check out the new website ! Administrative and Program Staff end up too siloed. Shout out to staff who want to learn about the other side. How can we maintain mutual respect and appreciation for the amazing work we all do? Trainings for the entire staff on programming, fundraising, and the whole kit and caboodle. Go ...
Brittny and Nia explore the little-known nonprofit angle to the Netflix hit show, Tiger King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Boards are tough! It's hard being a Board Member. It's hard reporting to a Board. Episode Highlights Serve wine at Board meetings to get Brittny there. Board/Staff relationships require trust! Board Members, volunteer in programs to get a better sense of the work! Boards weighing in on staff benefits and implementing for-profit standards. GAHHHHH! Stay out of operations! Mutual Appreciation, FTW! Boards, self-police! Don't ask staff to institute accountability for you. THANK YOU for your service...
We cover all three of the things your'e not supposed to talk about: money, politics, and religion. Episode Highlights The Johnson Amendment Why are nonprofits scared of lobbying? Nia pretends to be Schoolhouse Rock and teaches you about lobbying Public Service Loan Forgiveness may go away! Nia has an AWFUL slip of the tongue and apologizes to everybody, profusely. Importance of prioritizing your involvement in policy work Resources 5 Questions and Answers on The Johnson Amendment (from NPR) How ...
Brittny and Nia offer a quick check-in with everybody out there in the nonprofit space in the midst of a pandemic. Nia promotes usage of the bird. Brittny tells us to slow down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Special Note: We know you're experiencing a triple (maybe quadruple or quintuple, even) whammy right now with the way that COVID-19 is impacting your services, your workforce, philanthropy, and events. Please take care of yourself. The stress and anxiety is very real and we have to prioritize self-care right now. Episode Highlights "Sustainability" has so many different definitions and understandings Go beyond just how much money, to how diversified is our funding. We all know, there's always ...
We get the scoop from Brittny about her big night. Did she find a dress? How did she do it all on so little sleep? How does post-event body happen? All this and more on our first ever mini-sode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brittny's wish has come true! It's another spring day. Too bad Nia had to shatter that and meter in her intro to today's episode on Technology Episode Highlights Why is technology so hard in nonprofits? Bad data management, lack of training on software, bad software and hardware We must leverage technology better! Everybody needs an octogenarian technology pro Put a data management program into place Donors: Stop caring if nonprofits are spending money on tech. They need to! Resources Tech Soup ...
