Managing money for a nonprofit often feels like laying train tracks ahead of a speeding locomotive. An organization’s course depends on how well its leaders manage money down the line. Here is how nonprofits can expect the unexpected when budgeting. For example, Doctors Without Borders operated 10% ahead of its budget before the stock market came crashing down in December 2018. Thankfully, the organization was able to minimize its losses because it managed funds carefully throughout the […]

For Today’s Talk, we called Steven Shattuck, Chief Engagement Officer at Bloomerang. He answered some questions that every nonprofit has been asking this year. Is it still okay to fundraise during a pandemic? What will fundraising look like over the next few years?  In this conversation, Steven has some great advice for anyone who might be afraid to ask for help. Organizations will continue to feel the impact of the pandemic over the next few […]

Instagram has stopped showing likes. Some might already know about this. Let’s take a little sneak peek into the background of the story. Back in November of 2019, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri announced the number of likes on the Instagram application is going to be private. It might have taken some famous Instagrammers by shock. This news isn’t new with Instagram upgrading every month; it’s a given that new features are always popping up. Here’s […]

This week on Today’s Talk, we sat down with Susanne Blue, Executive Director of Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach Center. Matt Talbot serves individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Lincoln area.  This year, they had to find a completely new way to hold their annual fundraiser. Though it took a lot of extra time and effort, they came up with some creative virtual ideas. Thankfully, they had great results, and […]