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The Nonprofit Jenni Show is the podcast for nonprofit professionals, board members, and community leaders. Every week, Jenni invites nonprofit leaders to share their stories and advice for facing common management, marketing, and development challenges. Go forth and do good with the Nonprofit Jenni Show!
223. 3 Signs Your DEI Work is Incomplete + Year End Appeals (Contin)
This week, we continue our new series with The Acacia Company to help your nonprofit strengthen its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in 2024, with a focus on figuring out whether your nonprofit’s DEI work is incomplete. We also continue our mini-series about how to plan a year-end fundraising appeal, with a focus on gift acknowledgment. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — The Acacia Company’s free DEI strategy assessment: theacaciacompany.com — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources (including their ebook “6 Steps to a Successful Appeal”): www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
17:2613/11/2023
222. DEI in Strategic Planning + Year End Appeals (Contin)
This week, we start a new series with The Acacia Company to help your nonprofit strengthen its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts in 2024. We also continue our mini-series about how to plan a year-end fundraising appeal. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — The Acacia Company’s free DEI strategy assessment: theacaciacompany.com — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources (including their ebook “6 Steps to a Successful Appeal”): www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
12:5506/11/2023
221. Strategic Planning + Year End Appeals (Contin)
This week, we chat with Eric Ryan about strategic planning for your nonprofit. We also continue our mini-series about how to plan a year-end fundraising appeal. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources (including their ebook “6 Steps to a Successful Appeal”): www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Register for the Strategic Planning 101 webinar on Nov 7: philanthroforce.org/events — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
26:4930/10/2023
220. Influencer Marketing + Philanthropy Trends + Year End Appeals
This week, we have a jam-packed episode! We talk about Gifts That Give Back, influencer marketing, some trends in philanthropy, and tips for planning your year-end appeal. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Gifts That Give Back: tinyurl.com/jennigifts — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
30:0723/10/2023
219. Bonus Giving Tuesday Tips + Increasing Online Donations
This week, we have some bonus Giving Tuesday planning tips from Little Green Light! We’ll also take a Rewind back to an SSIR article about how your nonprofit can increase donations made through your website. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Jenni’s Giving Tuesday Planning Toolkit: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
11:1716/10/2023
218. Do You Hate Giving Tuesday? + Brainstorm a Giving Tuesday Campaign Theme
This week, we’re wrapping up our mini-series about how to plan for Giving Tuesday, thanks to our sponsorship by Little Green Light! We take a Rewind back to a segment I recorded a few years ago to address four key reasons nonprofiteers sometimes hate Giving Tuesday. Then my sister, Michelle, comes back on the pod to help inspire you as you brainstorm a campaign theme for Giving Tuesday this year. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Jenni’s Giving Tuesday Planning Toolkit: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
38:3909/10/2023
217. Matching Gifts for Giving Tuesday Campaigns + More Giving Tuesday Planning Tips
This week, we’re continuing our mini-series about how to plan for Giving Tuesday, thanks to our sponsorship by Little Green Light! We take a Rewind back to a segment I recorded a couple years ago with five tips for planning a successful Giving Tuesday fundraiser. Then Jenni’s sister, Michelle, comes back on the pod to discuss how to incorporate a matching gift into your Giving Tuesday campaign. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Jenni’s Giving Tuesday Planning Toolkit: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
25:5602/10/2023
216. Realistic Giving Tuesday Goals + Example of Planning for Giving Tuesday
This week, we’re starting a mini-series about how to plan for Giving Tuesday, thanks to our sponsorship by Little Green Light! We take a Rewind back to a story about how I helped a client plan their Giving Tuesday campaign. Then we take a deep dive into how to set goals for your Giving Tuesday campaign, along with examples of effective goals. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Jenni’s Giving Tuesday Planning Toolkit: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
31:5425/09/2023
215. Step-by-Step Planning for a Charity Auction
This week, Jenni’s sister is back on the show to help walk through the exact steps you can take to host a successful silent or online auction benefiting your nonprofit. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s Silent & Online Auction Guide: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
25:3011/09/2023
214. Curb the Decline in Fundraising + How to Engage in Advocacy
This week, Jenni’s co-host Julia is back to talk about how to curb the national decline in fundraising and how small and medium-sized nonprofits can engage in advocacy or lobbying. We also take a Rewind back to a conversation with advocacy expert Brenda Gadd. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — SSIR article about fundraising: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/re_embracing_the_work_of_fundraising — The NonProfit Time article about advocacy: https://thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles/study-nonprofits-leaders-avoiding-lobbying-engagement/ — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
41:0104/09/2023
213. Tips for Improving Donor Engagement + Free Fundraising Guide Library
This week, we chat with Matt Nash from Blackbaud Giving Fund about how to improve your engagement with donors – especially those with donor advised funds. We also talk about Littel Green Light’s free fundraising guide library. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
27:4828/08/2023
212. How to Host a Way Better Charity Auction (Silent or Online)
This week, we look back at a conversation with a nonprofit leader about how her organization hosted a stellar charity auction. Jenni gives 8 tips for planning a charity auction. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s charity auction guide: nonprofitjenni.com/coursesandmore — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
36:2921/08/2023
211. Conducting Effective Community Outreach + CRM Integrations (continued)
This week, we continue our series with Little Green Light about how to manage integrations with your donor management system. Then we chat with Brittaney Jenkins about how your nonprofit can conduct effective community outreach. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Webinar about fiscal sponsorship: https://www.philanthroforce.org/events/build-capacity-conduct-effective-community-outreach — Brittaney’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittaneyrjenkins/ — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
27:1414/08/2023
210. How to Start a Charity With Fiscal Sponsorship + CRM Integrations (continued)
This week, we continue our series with Little Green Light about how to manage integrations with your donor management system. Then we talk with Jeni Putalavage-Ross about how you can start a charity through fiscal sponsorship. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Webinar about fiscal sponsorship: https://www.philanthroforce.org/events/fiscal-sponsorship-101-for-charities — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
27:2407/08/2023
209. CRM Integrations + How to Work With a Consultant
This week, we continue our series with Little Green Light about how to manage integrations with your donor management system. Then we talk with Sean Ramsey from Philanthroforce about how your nonprofit can work with consultants to build capacity for serving your mission. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Philanthroforce’s website: philanthroforce.org/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
29:4131/07/2023
208. Donor Management System Tips + How to Keep Volunteers Engaged
This week, we continue our series with Little Green Light about how to manage integrations with your donor management system. Then we talk with Kathy Edersheim from Impactrics about volunteer recruitment and engagement. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Impactrics’ website: impactrics.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
30:0624/07/2023
207. Automations and Integrations With Your Donor Management System + Volunteer Engagement Tips
This week, we begin a new series with Little Green Light about how to manage automations and integrations with your donor management system. Then we talk with Beverly Hamilton about volunteer recruitment and engagement. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Dr. Beverly Hamilton’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverlyandersonhamilton/ — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
33:0017/07/2023
206. How to Plan a Board Retreat + Fundraising Events Conclusion
This week, Jenni starts off by wrapping up our Little Green Insights series all about planning impactful fundraising events. Then we chat with Gregory Nielsen about how to plan a board retreat. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Gregory’s website: nielsenconsults.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
38:0510/07/2023
205. Fundraising Events Contin + Fall Fundraising Tips
This week, Jenni starts off by continuing a new Little Green Insights series all about planning impactful fundraising events. Then we take a Rewind to listen back to some fall fundraising tips. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
35:4503/07/2023
204. Nonprofit Leadership Stats + Meeting Goals With Events + Social Enterprise
This week, Jenni starts off by talking about the Nonprofit Professional Development Survey. Then she continues a new Little Green Insights series all about planning impactful fundraising events. Finally, she chats with Ryan Mehaffey from Feast Over Famine about social enterprise. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Take the Nonprofit Professional Development Survey: nonprofitjenni.com/survey — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Sarah’s website: capitalcampaignpro.com — Feast Over Famine’s website: feastoverfamine.org — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
33:5826/06/2023
203. Donor Engagement + Professional Development + Fundraising Events
This week, Jenni starts off by talking about the Nonprofit Professional Development Survey. Then she begins a new Little Green Insights series all about planning impactful fundraising events. Finally, she chats with Matt Nash from the Blackbaud Giving Fund about donor engagement tips. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Take the Nonprofit Professional Development Survey: nonprofitjenni.com/survey — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Sarah’s website: capitalcampaignpro.com — The Blackbaud Giving Fund: blackbaudgivingfund.org — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
45:3719/06/2023
202. Fundraiser Event Planning 101 + DEIB in the Nonprofit Sector
This week, Jenni starts a new series with Little Green Light to offer fundraising event planning tips. She also chats with Dr. Fadia Nordtveit about the state of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the nonprofit sector. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Sarah’s website: capitalcampaignpro.com — Dr. Fadia’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drfadianordtveit — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
29:4512/06/2023
201. Grant Writing 101 + Making the Most of Your Donor Management System
This week, Jenni wraps up her series about how to make the most of your donor management system with Little Green Light. She also chats with Catherine Ashton about the basics of grant writing. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Philanthroforce’s upcoming events: philanthroforce.org/events — Giant Squid Group’s website: giantsquidgroup.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
37:0205/06/2023
200. LIVE: 10 Tasks You Can Automate to Save Time at Your Nonprofit
This week, Jenni celebrates her 200th podcast episode with a live recording! She chats with Michael Getzy from knit.tech about how your nonprofit can automate tasks to save time. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Nonprofit Megaphone: nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — The Acacia Company: theacaciacompany.com — Michael’s website: knit.tech/nonprofits — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
51:0329/05/2023
199. Make Your CRM Work for You + What Are DEI Services? + Conflict Resolution at Nonprofits
This week, Jenni starts off with Little Green Insights to talk about donor management systems. Then she interviews Natalie Rodgers from The Acacia Company about what DEI services include. Finally, she talks with Christopher Arnold about how to address conflict at your nonprofit. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Nonprofit Megaphone: nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — The Acacia Company: theacaciacompany.com — Christopher’s website: caredeeply.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
45:4422/05/2023
198. Donor Management System FAQs + Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategies + Human-Centered Design
This week, Jenni starts off with Little Green Insights to talk about donor management systems. Then, she talks about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies with Natalie Rodgers from The Acacia Company. Finally, she interviews Rena Dulberg about human-centered design. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Nonprofit Megaphone: nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — The Acacia Company: theacaciacompany.com — Rena’s website: booshco.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
37:2915/05/2023
197. Getting the Most Out of Your Donor Management System + Build an Advocacy Program
This week, Jenni starts a new segment of Little Green Insights to talk about donor management systems. Then she interviews Bethany Snyder about how to start an advocacy program at your nonprofit. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Nonprofit Megaphone: nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — Bethany’s website: snyderstrategies.me — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
33:3708/05/2023
196. Spring Cleaning for Development Processes + The Enneagram for Nonprofit
This week, Jenni continues her series with Virginia from Little Green Light about how to clean up your development processes. Then she interviews Margot Burns about how the Enneagram plays into your nonprofit work. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Margot Burns: margotburnscoaching.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
32:1901/05/2023
195. Improve Your Donor Management Systems + Paying Your Staff Livable Wages
This week, Jenni continues her series with Virginia from Little Green Light about how to clean up your development processes. Then she interviews Jessi Burg about how your nonprofit can pay its staff livable wages. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Nonprofit Megaphone: nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — Jessi Burg: outgrowyourgarage.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
34:5224/04/2023
194. Spring Cleaning for Your Donor Data + Bringing DEIB to Your Board
This week, Jenni chats with Virginia from Little Green Light about how to clean up your development processes. Then she interviews Christal and Renee about DEIB practices and your board of directors. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Jenni’s book club: nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Nonprofit Megaphone: nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni — Christal Cherry: theboardpro.com — Renee Rubin Ross: therosscollective.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
38:3817/04/2023
193. Make a Scalable Development Plan + How DEI Serves Your Stakeholders + Clean Up Your Development Processes
This week, Jenni asks Natalie Rodgers from The Acacia Company how DEI strategies can best serve your stakeholders. Then she chats with Virginia from Little Green Light about how to clean up your development processes. Finally, Jenni interviews Paul F Morris from Foundry Fundraising about how to make a scalable development plan. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — The Acacia Company’s free DEI assessment: https://www.theacaciacompany.com/dei-strategy-assessment — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Foundry Fundraising: foundryfundraising.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
01:01:0310/04/2023
192. Project Management + Nashville Shooting
In this special episode of the Nonprofit Jenni Show, Jenni chats with Stacye Brim from STB Consulting about how to use project management techniques to improve your nonprofit’s processes. She also talks about the Nashville school shooting that happened last week, how your nonprofit can respond, and how to empower your supporters to call their lawmakers. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Philanthroforce events for nonprofits: philanthroforce.org/events — STB Consulting: stbconsultingllc.com — Stacye’s article on project management software: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/project-management-tools-vs-task-difference-stacye/ — Jenni’s blog: nonprofitjenni.com/blog — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
44:0004/04/2023
191. Clean Up Your Donor Data + DEI Strategies + Create Compelling Grant Outcomes
This week, Jenni chats with Virginia from Little Green Light about how to clean up your donor data. Then she asks Natalie Rodgers from The Acacia Company about the basics of creating a DEI strategy. Finally, Jenni interviews Morgan Carpenter about how to create compelling outcomes for funders. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — The Acacia Company’s free DEI assessment: https://www.theacaciacompany.com/dei-strategy-assessment — Morgan Carpenter’s company: carpenternonprofitconsulting.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
56:0303/04/2023
190. Maximize Your Event Attendance + Create a Professional Vision Board + The Anxious Nonprofiteer
This week, Jenni shares 2 tips from Little Green Light about how to maximize your next fundraiser’s attendance. Then she interviews Meredith Noble from Learn Grant Writing about how to create a professional vision board. Finally, we introduce a new segment called “The Anxious Nonprofiteer.” In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Sign up for Jenni’s 200th podcast live recording: https://tinyurl.com/jenni200 — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Sign up for Meredith’s Vision Board event: https://tinyurl.com/unicornvisionboard — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
50:5827/03/2023
189. Questions to Ask After Event + Optimize Your Donation Page
This week, Jenni shares 5 questions from Little Green Light you should ask yourself after hosting a fundraising event. She also chats with Stu Swineford about how to optimize your online donation page. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Sign up for Jenni’s 200th podcast live recording: https://tinyurl.com/jenni200 — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Stu Swineford’s company: http://www.relishstudio.com/ — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
29:5620/03/2023
188. Fundraising Event Sponsorships + Strategic Planning + SWOT Analysis
This week, Jenni shares 4 tips from Little Green Light about managing sponsor relationships. Then she chats with Holly Rustick about how to make a strategic plan for your nonprofit. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Sign up for Jenni’s 200th podcast live recording: https://tinyurl.com/jenni200 — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Holly Rustick’s strategic planning course: https://jennihargrove--grantwritingandfunding.thrivecart.com/nonprofit-strategic-planning-course/ — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
50:1513/03/2023
187. Corporate Foundations + Improving Donor Relationships With Data
This week, Jenni chats with Kelly Clifford Riehl from the IBP Foundation about how corporate foundations work. Then we take a Rewind back to a conversation with Little Green Light’s featured consultant Randy Gorod to learn about how to use donor data to improve your relationships with individual donors. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — The IBP Foundation funding opportunities: https://installedbuildingproducts.com/sustainability/ — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
41:0906/03/2023
186. Donor Stewardship Ideas + How Donor Advised Funds Work
This week, Jenni talks about how to steward relationships with your donors to retain them year after year. Then she chats with Matt Nash from The Blackbaud Giving Fund about how donor advised funds work. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — The Blackbaud Giving Fund: blackbaudgivingfund.org — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
26:3427/02/2023
185. Evaluating Fundraising Activities + RFPs to Support Your Nonprofit
This week, Jenni talks about how to evaluate each of your fundraising activities that are part of your fundraising strategy. She also chats with Alfredo Ramirez from Prosal about how to create RFPs that help you find support for your organization. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Prosal’s RFP services: prosal.io — Alfredo’s March 22 event with Philanthroforce: https://www.philanthroforce.org/events/use-rfps-to-find-great-nonprofit-partners — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
35:5420/02/2023
184. Fundraising for International Nonprofits + Fundraising Strategy Tips
This week, Jenni talks about fundraising for international nonprofits. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Girls Education Nation: girlnation.us — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
24:3513/02/2023
183. How to Make A Fundraising Strategy + Nonprofit PR Tips
This week, Jenni shares the 6 steps to creating a nonprofit fundraising strategy. She also chats with Tara Thomas about essential PR tips for your nonprofit. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Find Tara Thomas: goleadconsulting.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2022 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
23:5106/02/2023
182. Nonprofit Websites + Nonprofit Trivia: Donor Management Systems
This week, Jenni talks with David Pisarek about how to build a stellar website for your nonprofit. We also take a Rewind back to a round of Nonprofit Trivia all about donor management systems. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Build an affordable nonprofit website: MightyNPO.com (coupon code JENNI2023) — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
42:5730/01/2023
181. Get Your Nonprofit From Start to Strong + Donor Management Systems
We continue learning about how to improve your donor management system. Then we talk to two experts who help nonprofits get from start to strong. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Getting Your Nonprofit From Start to Strong event: https://www.philanthroforce.org/events/getting-your-nonprofit-from-start-to-strong — The Nonprofit Workbook by Rebecca Rodriguez: thenonprofitworkbook.com — Joyce Kyles: joycekyles.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2023 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
50:5823/01/2023
180. More CRM Tips + Partnerships in Funding and Programs + How Nonprofits Can Evolve and Grow
We start a brand new segment called Little Green Insights featuring Jenni’s favorite donor management system, Little Green Light. Then we listen back to two of Jenni’s most popular interviews of 2022. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Register for (Chinese) New Year Resolutions: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwof-qorTkuEtPbpfHVokjb9ojtE-tLYANk — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2022 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
52:2516/01/2023
179. Donor Management System Tips + Communications Plans + Data Audits
We start a brand new segment called Little Green Insights featuring Jenni’s favorite donor management system, Little Green Light. Then we listen back to two of Jenni’s most popular interviews of 2022. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Little Green Light’s free fundraising resources: www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2022 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
01:02:1009/01/2023
178. Donor Relations Tips + Nonprofits in the News
We chat with Jenni’s sister, Michelle, about news stories related to nonprofits. Then we chat with Jessica Root from House of Mercy about how her nonprofit manages donor relations. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — SSIR’s article on housing solutions: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/housing_and_local_solutions_elevating_what_works — Classy’s report on Giving Tuesday 2022: https://www.classy.org/blog/giving-tuesday-results-2022/ — House of Mercy: HouseOfMercyVA.org — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2022 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
32:4302/01/2023
177. Best Tools for Nonprofits in 2023 + Daisy Dream Project Interview
We chat with Jenni’s sister, Michelle, about the best support and tools for nonprofits in the new year. We also interview Dr. Gloria Pope about starting the Daisy Dream Project. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Philanthroforce.org - The largest database of nonprofit consultants in the world — LearnGrantWriting.org/jenni - A free grant writing training — nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub - Jenni’s book club for nonprofit professionals — www.littlegreenlight.com/jenni - Jenni’s favorite donor management system and free fundraising tools — Canva.com - Jenni’s favorite design software for nonprofits — Nonprofitmegaphone.com/jenni - Jenni’s favorite Google Ad Grant management service — Moz.com - A free SEO tool to improve your website — Stockdonator.com/jenni - A free button you can put on your website to accept donations of stock — Loom.com - A video service that lets you email videos to people — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2022 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
34:1826/12/2022
176. Nonprofit Public Relations (Nonprofit PR)
We chat with Andrea Sok about nonprofit public relations (PR) best practices. In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find the OVER HEAD Book Club at nonprofitjenni.com/bookclub — Find Andrea Sok at sokinfluencerpr.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2022 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
22:1819/12/2022
175. New Fundraising Opportunity + Gifts That Give Back
We chat with Matt Ostanik from Grateful about a cool new fundraising opportunity. We also have another Gifts That Give Back segment! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find In Kind Boxes at inkindboxes.org — Find Grateful at begrateful.org — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2022 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
28:2812/12/2022
174. Annual Reports + Gifts That Give Back
We chat with Christina Edwards about how to create an annual report for 2022. We also have another Gifts That Give Back segment! In this episode, we mention a few resources you may want to check out! — Find Mercantile for Good at mercantileforgood.com — Find Splendid Consulting at splendidatl.com — Get my once-per-week email newsletter, where you can get a short summary of every podcast episode: nonprofitjenni.com/subscribe Produced by Ben Hill Sound Music by Emily Summers ©2022 Nonprofit Jenni. All Rights Reserved.
36:1905/12/2022