Puppies and paintbrushes: therapy comes in many forms. This project offers active duty and military veterans a safe space to access art supplies that they can use to express themselves. It also offers a space to meet others with shared experiences and begin or continue the healing process from trauma. Kristin Beck is the subject of a CNN documentary called "Lady Valor" which shows the dichotomy of a Navy SEAL and a transgender journey. The documentary is can be seen on NETFLIX. She is running fo...
Apr 24, 2015•26 min
Face to face fundraising is still the most effective form of fundraising. Telling a story about how the funds are needed and how they will be used are important elements in the art of fundraising for associations, not to be left out in the age of social media. John H. Graham has been the President and CEO of ASAE since 2003, and he has been involved in associations for more than 40 years. He previously served as CEO of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for 13 years and worked for a total o...
Apr 21, 2015•47 min
For years many have been working to help those in the Ukraine and other countries that are in need of medical supplies and more. They have been working to help over 59 different foreign countries. John L. Kachelman, Jr. is Chairman of the Advisory Committee of PartnerSHIP for Impact, and President of Life Resources International, where he has coordinated humanitarian efforts in 23 countries. Lecturer and author of more than 20 books, John is most proud of being “Pop” to seven grandchildren. Part...
Apr 20, 2015•18 min
The way we communicate is constantly changing. Where were podcasts five years ago? Today we live in a data driven world. This has revolutionalized the way we communicate. Leigh Kessler mixes more than 10 years of agency and client-side branding and qualitative research for some of the best known brands in the world including Microsoft, McKinsey and Co. Johnson & Johnson, GE, Democracy Corps, Kraft, TUMS, For Eyes Optical, Broadway, and the NY Department of Health, with consumer insight "fiel...
Apr 17, 2015•31 min
Once upon a time development was a pretty small universe in terms of who was working in it. Now major companies and billionaires are starting to invest and donate to development around the world. Alan Robbins is Partner and Global Head of Membership & Alliances for Devex. He was a member of the team that started Devex and is working closely with organizations through innovative partnerships as they look to navigate the rapidly changing international development landscape. Devex is the media ...
Apr 12, 2015•30 min
Do you know how much is actually going on in your city? Most people walk past some of the most historic and cultural buildings and sites in their city without every really know it. Erica Kritt is the Social Media Assistant for Cultural Tourism DC, and considers herself a specialist at content development. She started her career as a reporter for The Carroll County Times in Westminster, Maryland. After attending graduate school at Boston University she took the leap from traditional print media t...
Mar 14, 2015•28 min
What media isn't digital today? Traditional marketing and digital marketing have a huge overlap today. Kat Murti—a digital native and a long-time lover of liberty—is Digital Marketing Manager of the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C., in which capacity she oversees Cato’s presence in the online and social media spheres. Prior to joining Cato’s Marketing and Communications teams, Kat was employed by the New Media department at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. In a previous life, Ka...
Mar 14, 2015•36 min
Giving tablets to kids in schools to help communicate. Many kids today do not have internet access. This makes it very difficult for them to communicate with others. Susan Koehler is Executive Director of Hopecam. In two years, Susan has grown Hopecam from helping 25 children each year to 360. Hopecam is a charity that helps kids with cancer stay connected to their friends and classmates.
Mar 02, 2015•23 min
Pushing the Needle is a new segment where we pair up a nonprofit professional with a vendor or consultant and see what happens! A good fundraiser keeps their donors feeling needed.They keep their donors around with a lot of relationship building and maintenance efforts And, good software can help a fundraiser keep on top of it all. That's why we brought these two together. Heidi is the Director of Development & Organizational Advancement at Cornerstone. She's a career development professiona...
Mar 02, 2015•39 min
Each year hundreds of thousands of tourists, both international and domestic, arrive in cities all over the world. Many of these tourists opt to stay in hostels not only for the convenience, but more for the experience. There is nothing like exploring a city for the first time while surrounded by others who are doing just that. Netanya Trimboli is the Communications and PR Manager for Hostelling International USA, where she oversees media relations for 55 unique hostels nationwide. Netanya has b...
Feb 20, 2015•28 min
Research and writing on policy issues may not seem like they have applications in the real world. You may hear lots of buzz about different new policies and may see them in action, but what you won't see is the scorecard on how they are doing that can determine their future. Andrew Moylan is executive director and senior fellow for R Street, where he heads coalition efforts, conducts policy analysis and serves as the organization’s lead voice on tax issues. Prior to joining R Street, Andrew was ...
Feb 19, 2015•32 min
Do you pay with your debit card, credit card, bitcoin, or other electronic method? The answer is most likely yes considering how 70% of retail spending is electronic today. Jason Oxman brings two decades of technology and policy experience to ETA, the global trade association representing more than 500 financial and technology companies in the electronic payments industry. He joined ETA from the Consumer Electronics Association, owner of the International CES®, where he served as senior vice pre...
Feb 05, 2015•29 min
Nonprofits are about so much more than just raising money and doing good in the world. They can require a lot of extra attention as well. Here we talk about advancing non profits and increasing their capabilities when they can't focus on the fundraising and board requirements. A leader with more than 15 years of experience in the Metropolitan Washington nonprofit sector, Glen is passionate about addressing the issues affecting communities throughout the region. He has served as CEO of the Center...
Jan 11, 2015•28 min
Kevin Costner was wrong. If you build it, it will need lots of work. Especially if you are looking to raise money for a good cause. Greg Warner is CEO and Founder of MarketSmart, a revolutionary marketing software and services firm that helps nonprofits raise more money more efficiently. In 2013, Greg coined the phrase "Engagement Fundraising" to encapsulate his breakthrough fundraising formula for achieving extraordinary results. MarketSmart's innovative products and services use Internet track...
Jan 07, 2015•25 min
People act better when everyone is watching. Someone needs to keep an eye on the government. That may sound crazy but by working with journalists and the media, it is possible. Gabriela Schneider is the Communications Director of the Sunlight Foundation, and is responsible for leading Sunlight's Communications team and external affairs. Gabriela came to Washington, D.C. in the late 1990s determined to work in public policy serving the public interest, but shifted her career to focus in communica...
Dec 29, 2014•24 min
It is one thing to have a non profit that is doing well and making a difference in the world. It is another to know just what that difference is. Results are great but if you don't analyze them you won't know how to move forward. Annette N. Brown is a Deputy Director for the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) and heads its Washington office. Prior to joining 3ie, Brown held executive and senior management positions at several development implementers, for which she performed te...
Dec 20, 2014•21 min
If you build it, they don't come. So many great causes today don't know how to raise money online. GlobalGiving is changing that. Kevin Conroy is the Chief Product Officer at GlobalGiving. He manages an amazing team that runs GlobalGiving's technology, marketing, communications, and customer service. He is head-over-heels-in-love with his job. GlobalGiving.org is the world's first global crowdfunding site for nonprofits in 160 countries.
Dec 14, 2014•22 min
You may think lots of kids are writing poetry and playing soccar and think how nice it is. But there is more too it then that. These types of programs and others offered by DC Scores are helping kids and building communities. Bethany Rubin Henderson is an award-winning social entrepreneur whose career has spanned the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, including service as a White House Fellow in the Obama Administration. She strongly believes every child deserves an equal chance and every c...
Dec 07, 2014•23 min
Getting into your readers heads can be difficult - especially considering the vast audience of baby boomers and millennials. Learn more about how to write your content (even if its always the same) for your audience Tania Anderson is a senior writer for Bisnow Media, covering technology, associations and nonprofits, and commercial real estate. The DC native's background includes stints at Washingtonpost.com, the Washington Business Journal, Potomac Tech Journal, About.com, and Washington Technol...
Dec 04, 2014•24 min
We all know the wonderful organization, Wreaths Across America. Find out more about how they got started and how they spread holiday cheer every year. Born in Concord, NH but moved to Maine in the third grade, so Maine is home. Graduated from Bangor HS and received a BS in Education at the University of Maine Orono. After 7 years of ROTC during high school and college received 2nd Lt Commission in the US Army, Military Police Corps. Served in the Army from 1967-1971 with assignments in Alaska, V...
Nov 26, 2014•24 min
Getting the right information to the right people is an important part of business and marketing. Technology today is helping to make business emails and communications more effective to clients by learning what users might like or need. Noland Chambliss is the Director of External Affairs at Change.org. He manages the company’s outreach to strategic communities and influencers, including high profile brands and public figures. He has previously worked as a brand and communications strategist fo...
Nov 20, 2014•22 min
How do you teach play writing? Young Playwrights Theater is teaching just that too students. Learn more about how they are helping bring to the arts to young students today. As the Communications Associate for Young Playwrights' Theater, Jeff Gilliland spends his days promoting events, writing blog posts and designing materials to share the work of YPT and its students with the larger community. He can often be found staring off into space, wondering how to say, "Common Core-aligned, arts-integr...
Nov 18, 2014•23 min
Are you a non profit without a brick and morter office? Learn how an association management company can provide back office support with event planning, program management and more. Carol Montoya, CAE is the principal officer of Potomac Management Resources (PMR), where she is responsible for client service, business development, and human resources. Carol brings her expertise in nonprofit management and operations, communications, strategic planning, and event management to clients in wide rang...
Nov 12, 2014•21 min
Sometimes you need someone to help with RFP's. This can be a long and difficult process. That's is where Professional Services Council can help. Stan Soloway is president and CEO of the Professional Services Council. Soloway assumed the presidency in January 2001. PSC has a membership of nearly 380 companies of all sizes, performing services of all kinds for virtually every agency of the government. The Professional Services Council is the national trade association of the government professiona...
Nov 09, 2014•30 min
We had a conversation about how effective is the use of social media and PR for nonprofits. Anne gave us insights into her community engagement efforts, Blake wasn't sure what PR professionals do, and Ernesto pondered how difficult it is to create and manage a nonprofit. One thing we all did agree on is that a nonoprofit is a business and nothing about that is easy. Anne O'Dell is currently a Candidate for a Masters in Fine Arts in Arts Management at the University of Oregon where her work focus...
Oct 26, 2014•20 min
This advocacy organization represents women in the world that live in extreme poverty (under a $1.25 a day). Through partnerships and coalitions, they work on Capitol Hill to make sure the U.S. government helps create the conditions for economic opportunity and supporting quality education for all. While their work is focused on policy, they make sure the message is delivered through stories. Lauren Supina is Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Women Thrive Worldwi...
Oct 19, 2014•24 min
Content management systems can help you to keep control of your site and ward off trolls. Laurence is here with us to teach us about what a content management system can do for a project. Laurence helps organizations develop and implement their Content Management and Information Governance strategies. He has led a wide range of projects including content digitization, Records Management, BPM, and Collaboration for both the commercial and public sectors. Today Laurence is a free agent, working wi...
Oct 05, 2014•19 min
We have all attended some fundraising event for charity before in our past. But have you ever really stopped to think about what those fundraising events were able to accomplish? Here is a little bit about the good causes behind fundraising. Currently the Director of Development & Organizational Advancement at Cornerstone Montgomery, Heidi is a career development professional who brings an extensive network of contacts and wealth of knowledge about fundraising, non-profits, and board engagem...
Sep 28, 2014•24 min
Diego Torres Coló tells us about the freelancing and independent business opportunities in a tourist town such as Playa del Carmen. We talked about the importance of creating a community of entrepreneurs with the objective of creating a healthier economy and having a better lifestyle. With over 12 years of international experience in different sections of the corporate, tourism and leadership industries, Diego has been living in the Caribbean for over 4 years and is now the founder and Networkin...
Sep 21, 2014•31 min
If you have an idea to help your community but don't want to go through the process of incorporating a charity, there is hope. As Executive Director of United Charitable Programs, Jan does whatever it takes to keep her organization in top condition, to keep up on the latest laws and regulations, to keep her staff and Board happy and humming, and most importantly, to keep pushing for better ways to make doing charitable work easy and make giving fun and rewarding. UCP’s mission is to make philant...
Sep 09, 2014•27 min
