Inclusive is as Inclusive Does ‘Inclusive is as Inclusive Does” is about prioritizing equity and inclusion. Equity and Inclusion can have a significant positive impact on the nonprofit workplace. Things like decision-making or problem-solving improve when the workplace is welcoming. In this episode, we speak with Kia Croom about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Kia discusses why nonprofits struggle with diversity in terms of their board of directors and internally through donor acquisition. […]

How to Assemble and Maintain A Volunteer Fundraising Structure In this episode, we speak with Whitney Anderson about volunteer fundraising. A volunteer fundraising structure can significantly impact a nonprofit’s diversified fundraising strategy. Assembling and maintaining a volunteer fundraising structure requires careful planning, dedication, and ongoing communication. This episode focuses on how nonprofit organizations can turn volunteers into effective fundraisers. Whitney highlights the importance of empowering volunteers to fundraise and provides tips on how to do […]

Tips for Retaining Nonprofit Employees Nonprofit executive directors and hiring managers have notoriously over-packed schedules and to-do lists, so if you’re blissfully relieved to cross off your “fill x role” task once a candidate has accepted your job offer, it’s certainly understandable. However, it’s wise to think of that box as being temporarily checked—and to implement strategies to ensure it stays that way for as long as possible. For many reasons, employee retention should be […]

Myths and Realities of Major Gift Solicitation In this episode, we speak with Edward Leibman about gift solicitation. This episode investigated whether nonprofits should pause major gift solicitation during economic downturns. Currently, many nonprofits are considering pausing their solicitation efforts. However, experts advise against this approach. While it may seem counterintuitive to ask for donations during tough times, major gift donors may still be willing to give, and pausing solicitation may lead to missed opportunities in […]