Nonprofit Lowdown

Apr 07 2025 339 ep. 36 mins 92

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This is Nonprofit Lowdown where I review and recommend the best ideas, resources, tools, tricks and tips to run your nonprofit like a pro!

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#332- The State of Nonprofit Staffing with Evan Wildstein and Michelle Flores Vryn

Apr 07 2025 32 mins

Nonprofit Leaders, it's time to wake up and take action! In the latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, I sit down with two experts, Michelle Flores Vryn and Evan Wildstein, to dive deep into a critical issue facing our sector: nonprofit staffing struggles.They discuss trends from their groundbreaking Social Impact Staff Retention Report, revealing that 7 out of 10 nonprofit staff

#331- Power of Community with Kriste Peoples

Mar 31 2025 35 mins

In this episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, I’m joined by my friend and former student, Kriste Peoples, the Executive Director of Women's Wilderness in Colorado. We talk about the power of community, what it’s like being a BIPOC leader in the outdoor space, and how we’re challenging the idea that the outdoors is only for certain people. 🌿✨Kriste shares the incredible work

#330- Getting Your Board to Fundraise with Faith Galati

Mar 24 2025 36 mins

I’m so excited to share the latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown where I sit down with my good friend and former student, Faith Galati, Executive Director of Breakthrough Sacramento. She’s here to talk about her incredible journey of turning her nonprofit’s fundraising around, and how she more than doubled her budget!💡 What we dive into:Shifting your mindset: Faith shares h

#329- Mastering Major Gifts: A Conversation with Rhea Wong

Mar 17 2025 35 mins

Hey, nonprofit fam! It's Rhea Wong here, bringing you an exciting new episode featuring insights from my recent webinar with the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference's Tactical Tuesdays. This one is all about major gift fundraising and why you should be leaning into your major donors NOW.Plus, I’m starting something new on my podcast—answering YOUR burning questions! Have

#328- Why Your Donor Pipeline is Dry

Mar 10 2025 25 mins

It’s Rhea Wong back with another episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, and today, we’re diving deep into a topic I’m passionate about—MARKETING! If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “I don’t have enough prospects in my pipeline,” or “Why are my donors not responding?” then this episode is for YOU. I’m breaking down two key issues that nonprofits face:1️⃣ Why your

#327- How to Expand Your Fundraising with Your Board

Mar 03 2025 15 mins

Hey Nonprofit Lowdown listeners! Rhea Wong here with an episode that’s all about shifting your mindset from fear to possibility. 💡I’m sharing a powerful story about a farmer and his horse, illustrating how we often jump to conclusions, but we don’t truly know if something is “good” or “bad” until we look at the bigger picture. It’s time to ask: What could go righ

#326- How to Elevate Your Fundraising with Your Team

Feb 24 2025 20 mins

Are you feeling the stress of federal funding uncertainty? You're not alone. In this episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, I dive into how you can take control of your nonprofit’s financial future—even with all the unknowns in the air.I walk you through diversifying your revenue and engaging your board in major gift fundraising. Plus, I share a step-by-step playbook on how to build

#325- 3 Biggest Mistakes You're Making with Donors

Feb 17 2025 21 mins

Are you tired of feeling like you're stuck in the endless loop of chasing donors, getting ghosted, and facing constant objections? If so, this week's episode of Nonprofit Lowdown is a must-listen! In today's episode, I dive into the Top 3 Mistakes Fundraisers Make and give you a game plan on how to fix them NOW. Here’s what we’re talking about: 1️⃣ Stop Chasing

#324- Nonprofit Marketing in 2025: Navigating the Chaos and Creating Real Connections

Feb 10 2025 20 mins

Feeling the pressure in the nonprofit world? Between funding cuts, executive orders, and the chaos of social media, it’s been a lot lately. But guess what? I’ve got your back.In the latest episode ofNonprofit Lowdown, I’m diving into the shifting landscape of nonprofit marketing in 2025 — and how to navigate it without burning out. 🔥 From understanding Gen Z’s influenc

#323- Killing Your Fundraising Darlings

Feb 03 2025 16 mins

Get ready to shake things up in the nonprofit world in 2025! In this spicy episode, I bring together powerhouse voices from the nonprofit sector—Brooke Ritchie Babbage, Tania Bhattacharyya, Rachel Bearbower , Cindy Wagman, and Jess Campbell. Together, we are diving deep into what’s no longer working and what should be left behind for the year ahead. ✨The Darlings You Need t