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Listen to the weekly podcast “Around with Randall” as he discusses, in just a few minutes, a topic surrounding non-profit philanthropy. Included each week are tactical suggestions listeners can use immediately to make their non-profit, and their job activities, more effective.
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Episode 159: The Simplicity and Benefits of Hard Work
There is no substitute for hard work. Listen to this podcast as Randall gets back to basics with the simplicity and benefits of hard work.
00:0005/12/2023
Episode 158: Setting Expectations - Good for Leadership and Staff Alike
Setting expectations is vital to the success of any organization. Your team will work harder and smarter if they know what their goals are. Listen to this podcast for Randall's thoughts on setting expectations and how you can set realistic expectations for your team.
00:0028/11/2023
Episode 157: Thanksgiving Wishes to You
During this week of Thanksgiving, Randall shares his Thanksgiving wishes with you, the listeners.
00:0021/11/2023
Episode 156: Hiring the Right People - What to Look For to Avoid the Square Peg in the Round Hole
How can you make certain you're hiring the best team for your organization? Follow these simple guidelines to ensure you're next hire is the right hire.
00:0014/11/2023
Episode 155: Leadership Basics - Leaning in to Make a Difference
What makes a great leader? Listen to this podcast for tips and tricks to become the leader you've always aspired to be.
00:0007/11/2023
Episode 154: Being in the Moment - Building More Meaningful Relationships
With so many distractions - world events, the economy, the computer in your pocket constantly chirping at you -it can sometimes be difficult to be in the moment. Listen to this podcast for Randall's tips for staying in the moment and how this can help you create more meaningful relationships in your professional and personal life.
00:0031/10/2023
Episode 153: Good Reads - Recommendations for Growth and Learning
What does Randall read? Just about everything he can get his hands on! Listen to this podcast for Randall's most recommended books for growth and learning in the nonprofit space.
00:0024/10/2023
Episode 152: Disappointment and Success - Part 2 - How to Enjoy Success and Learn From It
Having success, whether in work or in your personal life is great. But, not everyone is able to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Listen to this podcast to learn why it's important to celebrate your wins - both large and small.
00:0017/10/2023
Episode 151: Disappointment and Success Part 1 - How to Deal With and Move Through Disappointment
How do you handle disappointment at work? Not every day will be your best, but how you cope can make a difference. Listen to this podcast to learn strategies you can use to manage disappointment at work.
00:0010/10/2023
Episode 150: Nonprofit vs. For-Profit - Communicating the Value of Nonprofits in Your Community
How do you communicate the value of nonprofits in your community? Listen to this podcast to learn the importance of sharing the value of your nonprofit.
00:0003/10/2023
Episode 149: Passion in Giving - Breaking Down Expenses for More Transformational Giving
How do you help donors find their passion for giving? Understanding what their gift would mean for your organization, and what donors are truly passionate about is one way to increase giving to make it more transformational for your donors. And, breaking down those expenses is one way to help donors find their passion. Listen to learn more.
00:0026/09/2023
Episode 148: Getting to the Actual Passion of Donors' Hopes and Desires
What are your donors truly passionate about? Getting this information from your donors could make a big difference in the donations your nonprofit receives. Listen to learn more.
00:0019/09/2023
Episode 147: Overcoming Obstacles Soliciting and Closing Gifts
What should you say or do to ensure donors give when you ask? This podcast highlights what you can do to overcome common obstacles when making the ask. Listen to learn more.
00:0012/09/2023
Episode 146: Overcoming Obstacles - Getting Time with Donors and Potential Donors
How can you ensure you have the opportunity to meet with all donors and potential donors? Listen to this podcast to learn how you can overcome obstacles to achieve your fundraising goals.
00:0005/09/2023
Episode 145: Taking Things into Your Own Hands - Self Determination in the Office
Do you set your own goals? Listen to this podcast to learn how you can take charge of your career and set your own goals.
00:0029/08/2023
Episode 144: Today's Nonprofit Hiring Issue - From the Organization and Employee Perspective
Nonprofits are experiencing hiring challenges. Learn why and what you can do in this episode.
00:0022/08/2023
Episode 143: Trust-Based Philanthropy - Unrestricted Opportunity with Responsibilities
How can trust-based philanthropy impact your nonprofit? Listen to this podcast to learn more.
00:0015/08/2023
Episode 142: Dealing with and Beating Change
Change can be difficult but it doesn't have to be. Listen to this podcast for Randall's tips on how to deal with change, and even make it great for your organization.
00:0008/08/2023
Episode 141: The Shifting Nonprofit Legal Landscap
What is changing - from a legal perspective - for nonprofits? Listen to this podcast to learn more.
00:0003/08/2023
Episode 140: The Importance of Referral - Leveraging Trust to Increase Rapport in Relationships
What can a referral mean to your next campaign? Listen to this podcast to learn how you can leverage your relationships to garner referrals.
00:0024/07/2023
Episode 139: Mergers - How to be Ready and Survive Them
How can you prepare your organization for a merger? Listen to this podcast to learn more.
00:0018/07/2023
Episode 138: Giving in 2022
Listen to this episode for a recap of 2022 giving and what it means for the future of the nonprofit industry.
00:0011/07/2023
Episode 137: The Value of Independence Day
What is the value of Independence Day? Listen to this podcast for Randall's take.
00:0003/07/2023
Episode 136: PODCAST 150! Life-long Learning
It’s our 150th Podcast!
00:0027/06/2023
Episode 135: The GoFundMe Impact in Annual Giving - The Possible Wave of the Future
How does GoFundMe impact annual giving? Listen to this podcast to learn how annual giving could change moving forward.
00:0020/06/2023
Special Edition 14: The Great Philanthropists - Ryan and Cindy Beedie - Community Leverage
Today we discuss philanthropists Ryan and Cindy Beedie and how they leverage the community to make an even larger impact on the nonprofits they engage with. Listen to this podcast to learn ways you can leverage the community for your nonprofit.
00:0013/06/2023
Episode 134: Those Zombie Proposals - How to Move them to Dollars in the Door
How do you turn proposals into dollars? Listen to this podcast for strategies to move those proposals from ideas to action.
00:0006/06/2023
Episode 133: Fearing Fear Itself - Calling and Putting Yourself Out There
What are you afraid of? In today's episode, Randall provides tips and tricks for conquering your fears. Listen now to learn how you can overcome your greatest fears.
00:0030/05/2023
Episode 132: Proper Engagement to Get to Transformational
Are your relationships with donors transactional or transformational? Listen to this podcast to learn what you can do to ensure you have transformational relationships in your organization.
00:0023/05/2023
Episode 131: Greek Love And Its Connection to Philanthropy Part 1
What does Greek love have to do with philanthropy? Listen to this podcast to learn more about the connection between Greek love and philanthropy.
00:0016/05/2023
Episode 130: Moms In Nonprofits - Appreciating Them this Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, we're talking about the important role mothers play in nonprofits. Listen to this episode of "Around with Randall" to learn more.
00:0009/05/2023
Episode 129: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever feel like maybe you're just not good enough or not qualified to do your job? You might have imposter syndrome. Listen to this podcast to learn more about imposter syndrome and what you can do to overcome it.
00:0002/05/2023
Episode 128: The Value of Joy - Finding it Professionally and Personally
What does joy have to do with work? And how can you find joy in everything you do? Listen to this podcast to learn about joy and how it can impact your work and personal life.
00:0025/04/2023
Episode 127: Endowments - Their Value and Importance
Does your organization have an endowment? Endowments are a critical component of any nonprofit's long-term vision. Listen to this podcast to learn why, and how you can create an endowment now.
00:0018/04/2023
Episode 126: The Checklist - Simple Way to Eliminate Stress and Create Productivity
Are you - and your team - being as efficient as possible? What are some ways to create productivity and eliminate stress whether in your professional or personal life? One way is by keeping checklists. Listen to this podcast to hear Randall's take on the importance of checklists.
00:0011/04/2023
Special Edition 13: Sal Khan - Philanthropy in a Different Light
In this special edition, we discuss Sal Khan. Mr. Khan is a different type of philanthropist in that he gives an amazing resource, but it is not money. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can become a great philanthropist without giving financially.
00:0004/04/2023
Episode 125: The 7 Mistakes of Making an Ask and How to Fix Them
Making "the ask" can be tough, but it doesn't have to be. Listen to this podcast to learn Randall's tips for avoiding the seven mistakes of making an ask, and how to fix them.
00:0028/03/2023
Episode 124: Burnout - How to Recognize and Deal With at Work and Home
Have you ever felt burnt out? Overextended? Like you might break at any minute? This podcast is for you. Listen to this podcast to learn Randall's top tips for recognizing and dealing with burnout.
00:0021/03/2023
Episode 123: Internal Financial Stress and Decisions
Financial stress is difficult for any organization. But, when a nonprofit is struggling financially, it can also place limitations on fundraising. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can manage difficult financial situations.
00:0014/03/2023
Special Edition 12: Rob and Karen Hale - Smaller Is Better and Endowment Importance
In this episode, we talk about great philanthropists Rob and Karen Hale and their philosophy that giving to smaller organizations can help to make a larger impact. We also discuss the importance of an endowment, and how the Hales have helped many organizations to create their own endowments.
00:0007/03/2023
Episode 122: Mid-Level Leadership: Annual Giving - Importance, Perspective, and Execution
How does your nonprofit manage mid-level giving? With donor numbers across the nation decreasing, it is more important than ever to ensure you are expressing appreciation for all types of gifts. Listen to this podcast to learn how your organization can make small but significant changes that will allow you to maximize these gifts.
00:0028/02/2023
Episode 121: Leadership Failure - Dealing with Employee Discipline and Termination
Firing and being fired are extremely difficult and emotional for all parties. Whether you're an employee or an employer, there are steps you can take to mitigate leadership failures that could lead to discipline and/or termination. Listen to this podcast to learn more.
00:0021/02/2023
Episode 120 : Accepting and Dealing with Risk
Are you risk averse, or are you willing to take risks? Understanding how to accept and deal with risk can make or break your career. There is a delicate balance between assuming risk and knowing your limit. Listen to this podcast for Randall's tips on how to understand and manage risk.
00:0014/02/2023
Episode 119: Disagreeing without Being Disagreeable
Disagreements happen. But, there's a way to disagree without being disagreeable. Disagreeing with respect does not come easy for everyone. Listen to this podcast for Randall's tips on how to disagree respectfully.
00:0007/02/2023
Episode 118: Process that LEADS to Results
Process is important but more important, do the processes you have in place for your organization or for your board lead to results? What processes can you put in place to ensure you are getting the results you want? Listen to this podcast to learn more.
00:0031/01/2023
Episode 117: Ensuring Strategy During Challenging Times And Overcoming Short-Termism
During challenging times, is your organization focused on strategy and long-term goals, or are you suffering from short-termism where you're constantly filling holes and trying to solve short-term problems? Listen to this podcast to learn Randall's thoughts on how you can ensure your organization is strategic even during challenging times.
00:0024/01/2023
Episode 116: Who's in Charge, You or Your Calendar?
We're all busy. When you look at your calendar, are you completely overwhelmed? Are you in back-to-back meetings all day every day? This podcast features Randall's tips for making sure you're in charge of your calendar and not the other way around. Listen now.
00:0017/01/2023
Episode 115: Naming Opportunities Challenges - Understanding the Implications
What are the challenges and implications of naming opportunities? Are you naming an entity in perpetuity or for a specific time frame? These are just some of the things you should be thinking about as your organization considers future naming opportunities. Listen to this podcast to learn more.
00:0010/01/2023
Episode 114: Yes, Sweat the Small Stuff - Impact of the Little Things
All those little things add up. While they might not seem significant on their own, when you put them together, they're really important. Listen now for Randall's take.
00:0003/01/2023
Episode 113: 2023 Predictions in the Nonprofit Industry
What will happen in the nonprofit industry in 2023? Only time will tell! In this episode, Randall places his predictions for what might happen in the next twelve months. Listen now.
00:0020/12/2022