Brittny and Nia take an opportunity to talk about black philanthropy in America, it's astounding 400 year history and what it means for nonprofits today. Resources Nia's Interview with " What's Up With Karen ?" "...between 1984 and 2009, the racial wealth gap between white and black families nearly tripled from $85,000 to $236,500" from the Hidden Rules of Race , pg. 64. Diversity in Giving Study , Blackbaud Giving to the Potato Famine , Irish America Black Church Giving , Givelify 400 Years of ...
Feb 22, 2021•35 min•Ep. 62
Brittny and Nia draft a brief letter of love, gratitude and advice to up and coming fundraisers. Our more tenured fundraisers will probably get a few tips out of it, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 15, 2021•35 min•Ep. 61
The final episode in our 5 part series on the donor cycle wraps things with the often overlooked, undervalued, yet absolutely critical step of stewardship. Resources Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Brittny's Kids Washington State Hospital Offers Donors Vaccine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 08, 2021•46 min•Ep. 60
So you got the gift! YAY! While you're celebrating, don't forget that all-too-important step of acknowledging the donor. The more you can automate this step, the better your life will be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 01, 2021•46 min•Ep. 59
Part 3 of 5 on the donor cycle covers that most feared task - making the ask. If you want to feel better about your ask fails, this is the episode for you. Brittny and Nia cover major donor asks, written appeals, mass asks at events, and so much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2021•53 min•Ep. 58
Brittny and Nia continue their 5-part series on the donor cycle, talking about cultivation. Where boundaries are important, as always, just like real dates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2021•38 min•Ep. 57
Brittny and Nia begin the first segment of their 5-part series on the donor cycle, talking about identification. Whether identifying new donors or existing donors for a specific campaign, identification is a critical step in fundraising success. As always, some horror stories are thrown in for spice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2021•39 min•Ep. 56
Get your pens and papers ready to capture all the predictions from Brittny and Nia...and see how wrong they are! Will Brittny really be back in office by July? Will there be no galas in-person until 2022? Who knows! A very happy new year to all listeners! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 04, 2021•43 min•Ep. 55
Brittny and Nia discuss this absolutely wild year of 2020, bright spots, what wasn't working, and what they will take forward into the new year ahead. To all of our listeners, happy new year! May 2021 be better than this s*&% show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 28, 2020•42 min•Ep. 54
Brittny and Nia share some holiday cheer in the form of childhood Christmas stories from their families. Happy holidays to all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 25, 2020•24 min•Ep. 9
During our anniversary/holiday party with the pod, a live zoom audience added to the fun on the topic of philanthropic predictions for 2021! A special thanks to Marjorie, Kimberly, and Mardi for lending their voices and perspectives to this very special episode! Resources: MacKenzie Scott Donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 21, 2020•40 min•Ep. 53
Software companies, copier sales, and office supply companies listen up! Brittny and Nia have something to say about your sales tactics with nonprofits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2020•40 min•Ep. 52
Brittny and Nia think about the last year of podcasting, the 52 episodes they've recorded, and the many, many minutes of nonprofit-y content for you! Plus, two VERY special treats for listeners. 1) Register to attend the Holiday Party with the Pod. 2) Listen to The Fundraiser's Year-End Song on YouTube The Nonprofit Reframe hits the Top 25 Fundraising Podcasts of 2020 from Feedspot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 09, 2020•18 min•Ep. 8
AKA: How a year of podcasting comes full circle. Brittny and Nia tackle the most wonderful time of the year: year-end fundraising season! We have giving days. We have mailing fails. We have angry donors. This episode packs it all in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 07, 2020•36 min•Ep. 51
The moral of the story: we are all stressed, we are probably all over-worked, and it's just a bit too much. So, let's take it back a notch and find ways to be grateful for each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2020•38 min•Ep. 50
Some quick thanksgiving reflections and Brittny and Nia's version of Jimmy Fallon's Thank You Notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2020•17 min•Ep. 7
We can’t talk about boards in 2020 without discussing the quest for increased diversity. But are most boards actually ready for diversity in a way that won’t result in tokenism? Resources: From Nonprofit AF: Why we need to drop 100% board giving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 23, 2020•50 min•Ep. 49
Brittny and Nia go over the election results, including the Colorado Ballot Measures, and give ideas of where we go from here. Resources John Oliver Calls Out Aggressive Trump Campaign Emails from Yahoo News Trump Fundraising for Legal Challenges and Paying Down Debt from Wall Street Journal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 16, 2020•39 min•Ep. 48
Brittny and Nia uncover a sneaky little way that some folks are using nonprofits to get more dark money into US politics. Resources ProPublica Article: How the IRS Gave Up Fighting Political Dark Money Groups Colorado Sun Article with Nia: This election is so anxiety-inducing that Coloradans are booking therapy sessions Urban Institute: 501c4s that AREN'T political Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 09, 2020•28 min•Ep. 47
Brittny and Nia are seeing more and more media coverage of the dire situation that nonprofits are in, including making predictions about year-end fundraising. Is it actually helping the sector? Resources USA Today Article: "Nonprofits face grim outlook as worried Americans cut back on donations during COVID-19 pandemic" Denver Post Article: " Colorado Nonprofits anxious about crucial fall fundraising " Cal-wood Education Center Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 02, 2020•34 min•Ep. 46
Brittny and Nia break down the ballot initiatives on the Colorado Ballot this November. Amendment B: Gallagher Amendment/Property Tax Reduction Amendment C: Charitable Gaming Amendment 76: Voter Citizenship Prop 113: National Popular Vote Prop 114: Gray Wolves Prop 116: Income Tax Reduction Prop 117: Enterprise Fees Prop 118: Paid Family Leave Insurance Prop EE: Tobacco Tax Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 26, 2020•28 min•Ep. 45
Brittny and Nia break down the hallmarks and pitfalls of Capital Campaigns. Plus, fan mail! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 19, 2020•43 min•Ep. 44
"I didn't know I needed saving," was one of the most memorable and hard-hitting quotes from the recently released podcast series from Serial called "Nice White Parents." Brittny and Nia dive in to talk about the way the white parents fundraise and how it exacerbates racism and classism in the school, even when trying to be "nice." Resources Nice White Parents from The New York Times and Serial From CNN: U.S. Indian school's fundraising letters sent to millions signed by fictitious kids From Futu...
Oct 12, 2020•38 min•Ep. 43
Insurance, time off, and retirement, OH MY! Let's chat about the benefits packages offered to nonprofit employees. Resources Colorado Nonprofit Association - Salary and Benefits Survey (Requires payment to access) This episode is sponsored by In the Know LLC. You can learn more at intheknowllc.com/reframe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 05, 2020•48 min•Ep. 42
Brittny and Nia debrief their first "big gig," shifting to virtual conferences, and what makes for a compelling and impactful conference speaker! This episode is sponsored by In the Know LLC. You can learn more at intheknowllc.com/reframe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2020•43 min•Ep. 41
Recorded live on 9/11/2020 at the virtual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute, hosted by AFP Colorado . The audience got to choose their own adventure and chose Corporate Philanthropy as the topic of the day! Classic stories like the shed and cape projects resurface. This episode is sponsored by In the Know LLC. You can learn more at intheknowllc.com/reframe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 21, 2020•49 min•Ep. 40
With fewer than 60 days until the election, political fundraising is kicking up. How will this impact philanthropy to nonprofits? How does political giving impact individual donors' behaviors? If you haven't, it's time to step up, get involved, and be ready to VOTE! Resources Blackbaud Report: Giving in an Election Year Study: Political Competition Hurts Charitable Giving Follow the Money: Political Contributions Chronicle on Philanthropy: The Trump Bump Michelle Obama's When We All Vote This ep...
Sep 14, 2020•40 min•Ep. 39
From the threat of duplicating services to delivering services that will not sustain, Brittny and Nia tackle an unpopular opinion they share: Don't start a nonprofit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 07, 2020•41 min•Ep. 38
So you're interested in joining your first board. It's important to learn about the sector as a whole, properly understand the organization you're looking to join and ask some key questions. For instance, do they have a give/get requirement? What steps have they taken to improve diversity and work towards equity? How do they get their funding? Join Brittny and Nia for another fun conversation about this sector we call home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2020•45 min•Ep. 37
When a natural disaster hits, what makes us want to give? How can we harness that into mitigating the negative impacts of those disasters or even preventing them altogether? Resources and References From NPR: In Search of the Red Cross' $500m in Haiti Relief From Center for Disaster Philanthropy: US Household Disaster Giving Report Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 24, 2020•32 min•Ep. 36
