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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Somehow, a toxic board member slipped through your vetting process. As a staff member, what can be done? As a Board member, what must you do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You've gotten a cohort of awesome Board members on your organization's board. Now, how do you keep them until the end of their term and maybe, JUST MAYBE, even get them to renew for a second term? Brittny and Nia will certainly explore what NOT to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You've found the new board members, you've vetted them, you've voted them onto the Board. Now what? Hand them a big ol binder of info that will be obsolete within a day? No! Develop an execute an onboarding process that really makes sense and prepares board members to actively participate and engage from the beginning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You've identified some great candidates for your board. Now, how do you make sure it's a good fit? How do the candidates determine it's the right Board for them? Hint: It doesn't happen in a single Board vote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Part 1 of the 4 part series on Boards, covering recruitment. Should Boards always be recruiting or have one annual cycle? What about avoiding the desperation-warm-body cycle? What should recruitment transparency look like? Resources When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Dan Pink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brittny and Nia do a deep dive into the philanthropic data from 2020. Did we really shift dollars in the significant ways we thought? Did corporate giving rebound? Did that one foundation decline your application because all foundations stopped giving? They cover this and more! All of the data found on this week's episode is from Giving USA which can be found here: https://givingusa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Natural disasters, pandemics, financial crises, and PR crises all can result in some creative fundraising. How do you harness that moment to effectively properly your organization forward or save it? Brittny and Nia share their stories from the frontline of fundraising! Check out Brittny's new business at BrittnyWilson.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brittny and Nia spend plenty of time calling out crappy philanthropists (looking at you, MacKenzie Scott's ex-husband). What about the good ones? Brittny and Nia each profile a philanthropist they admire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Country watched as a donor's sway and influence resulted in Nikole Hannah-Jones leaving UNC for a position at Howard. What can this example tell us about donor power in 2021? Brittny and Nia talk about donor power and leverage - whether used for good or evil. Resources NPR: ' UNC Journalism School Tried to Give Nicole Hannah-Jones Tenure. A Top Donor Objected ." AP:" Philanthropies eagerly back journalist Hannah-Jones " The Texas Tribune: " Colt McCoy joined forces with rich UT-Austin alumni...
Some Senators wants to regulate DAFs and create new structures. Who doesn't want to...? Resources ACE Act Bill Tracking Chronicle on Philanthropy: " Coalitions of Foundations and Donors Line Up to Oppose New Senate Measure to Speed Up Giving " Market Watch: " New bill would giving donor-advised funds deadlines for distributing billions of dollars to charities " Chronicle on Philanthropy Opinion: " Requiring Foundations to Give a Bigger Share of Their Assets Won't Alleviate Inequities and May Ent...
Nia and Brittny dive into the world of Amazon and Jeff Bezos for a look at the company and their philanthropy. Resources Land of the Giants Podcast - Season 1 covers Amazon Giving Thought Podcast - Jeff Bezos, Big Philanthropy and Climate Change AP: Bezos and Bloomberg Among Top 50 US Charity Donors in 2020 Business Insider: Here's how much Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, the richest person in the world, has personally given to charity ProPublica: The Secret IRS Files Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
The Americans for Prosperity Foundation v Bonta (Attorney General for California) decision came down today, Thursday, July 1. Nia gives a quick overview of the decision. Resources: Prior episode on the SCOTUS case Full decision text Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Last June, nonprofits across the country released statements, committing to do better, stepping into racial justice spaces that were unknown to many of them, condemning the murder of George Floyd. So what's happened since? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How many boards is too many? What happens when a fundraiser is left out to dry? And more questions from listeners! Want to submit questions or stories for future listener episodes? Email us at nonprofitreframe@gmail.com . Podcasts We Listen To My Favorite Murder My Dad Wrote A Porno Financial Feminist: Her First $100k The Ethical Rainmaker Future Perfect (Season 1 on Philanthropy) What's Up With Karen Land of the Giants Maintenance Phase Life, Death, and the Space Between Presidential Mini-Magic...
Hybrid events are no joke (unless they're a comedy event. Then they definitely are). You have to consider engaging two audiences, technology and so much more. Brittny and Nia cover some crucial questions for organizations to think through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For those shifting back to in-person office work for the first time in a year, it's a big transition. Changes to commutes, balancing personal life and work life, adjusting to office culture. How can nonprofits create a real "magnet" instead of "mandate" for their teams? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nonprofits need to get on the crypto train if they want to stay current with the next generation of donors. Brittny and Nia discuss harnessing the power of cryptocurrency! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get ready for the big comparison episode. Are the 80s/90s commercial organizations still around? If so, are they still using commercials? Same messaging? New images? Commercial Links ChildFund International (2021) St. Jude (2017) World Vision Kars4Kids (2014) ASPCA Rock the Vote (2020) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Brittny and Nia dive in to some 80s and 90s nonprofit commercials. The hair is big, the promises are big, the missions are big. Links to Commercials on YouTube: Sally Struthers and the Christian Children's Fund (1987) St. Jude with Marlo Thomas (1990s) World Vision (1990s) Kars4Kids Sarah McLachlan and SPCA (British Columbia) Madonna and Rock The Vote (1990) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Completing schedule B as part of the annual 990 tax filing for most nonprofits is just another task to check off your annual list. You compile your list of major donors who get included and it gets sent to the IRS and any other states who require the filing. Does this violate the donor's constitutional right to free association? That's what the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) will soon be deciding! Hear Brittny and Nia's take on the case and pending decision. Resources Why We Filed an Amicus Brief in the...
Fundraising takes time and consistency. Why do nonprofits keep setting unrealistic goals, especially for new hires? Fundraising is a team sport that will require engagement from the Board and existing staff to make it successful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brittny and Nia lay out the need to shift from Donor Centric to Community Centric Fundraising, while also discussing white women's complacency and complicity in letting sexist racists off the hook. Resources Community Centric Fundraising 10 Principles of Community Centric Fundraising A Sea Change is Coming from Liz LeClair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
In contrast to last week's episode, this week, Brittny and Nia talk about the 4 personas of great Board Members!: Robert who shows up, steady and true Maria, the ally Frankie, the ambassador Leena, the smart, careful questioner Additional Resources Liza Minnelli Outlives on Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Brittny and Nia discuss the 4 personas of board members who behave badly: Sharon with the bake sale and endless ideas Absent Brad, who doesn't show or doesn't show up prepared Karen with the complaints Chad with the ego Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brittny and Nia make a "splash" this week, breaking down matches and fundraising challenges. Resources Small matches and charitable giving by Karlan, List, and Shafir How can Bill and Melinda Gates increase other people's donations to fund public goods? by Karlan and List Challenge Grants and Matching Gifts from Philanthropy Works Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
We have stories that inspire, enrage, or just make you cringe. Special thanks to all the listeners who sent in their fundraising stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We catch up with Brittny and get the download on her first ever virtual gala - the highs and lows of this new format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Brittny and Nia reflect on the last year of working in the nonprofit sector during a pandemic. Remember when we were all blissfully unaware that this would last over a year? Simpler times. Resources Candid. Coronavirus Funding Summary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With some recent reports on 2020 DAF giving, the news is not what we hoped for. Brittny and Nia break down this philanthropic tool, what works, what REALLY doesn't, and how we can start to make changes. Resources Disability Day of Mourning The Knick on IMDB Nonprofit Times Podcast on Donor Advised Funds 2020 Blackbaud Giving Report 2020 Fidelity DAF Report John Arnold Twitter Thread on DAFs Spend Requirements for Foundations US-based Billionaires Gain $1Trillion in the first 6 months of the pand...
Brittny and Nia reflect on an article, detailing the 5 reasons a 10 year old nonprofit organization had to close. Here's the primary article referenced: In November, I Shut Down The Successful Nonprofit I Founded 10 Years Ago. Here's Why. A reference for the article our fangirl posted: New York Times Article, including the overhead myth. "Raising Money for a Nonprofit? Try a Personalized Approach." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
