Nonprofit Radio Show

Feb 05 2025 100 ep. 19 mins 6
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The Nonprofit Radio Show podcast offers bite-size, practical information to help small nonprofits thrive.

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How to Stress Test Your Nonprofit

Feb 05 2025 16 mins  
Nonprofits are continuing to face existential challenges. How do we continue to achieve our mission through changes in administrations and shifts in funding? Stress testing helps nonprofits respond to risk and stay resilient by asking “What if?” questions that identify potential challenges before they become crises. Stress testing is not about predicting the future. It's about

Practical Ideas for Inspiring Board Members to be Mission Ambassadors

Jan 02 2025 21 mins  
Being an ambassador for your nonprofit is like sparking a campfire—it takes a little effort, but the impact can spread far and wide. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share fun, practical ways to help your board feel confident sharing your mission. With activities like speed dating, conversation challenges, and outreach, your board can become a team of passionate ambassadors, insp

Reflections for a New Year

Dec 12 2024 20 mins  
As this year comes to a close, you might be reflecting on the year... on your successes and lessons learned. In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah share with you the lessons they've been reflecting on. Join us as we reflect on how these lessons will carry us into 2025, with intentional steps that help us stay focused, resilient, and hopeful! Question to refle

Fiscal sponsorship as an option to achieve your mission

Nov 21 2024 17 mins  
Have you ever wanted to make difference without all of the work involved in starting a nonprofit? Fiscal sponsorship might just be your solution. In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah unpack the concept of fiscal sponsorship—a powerful tool for advancing a mission without starting a nonprofit. They explore how fiscal sponsorship can help grassroots projects

Your mission as a movement

Nov 12 2024 20 mins  
“When you start to think about your mission as a movement....” You may have heard this phrase many times in past episodes. In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah explain what they mean by it. They dive into why this re-frame is so valuable and how you will know if you have achieved it. What could you achieve if you saw your mission as part of a broader mov

Changing Board Culture

Oct 24 2024 19 mins  
Culture is like the foundation of a house. Just as a strong foundation keeps a house stable through storms and changing weather, a healthy board culture supports a nonprofit through challenges and growth. If the foundation is weak or neglected, cracks will eventually show, leading to miscommunication, disengagement, and even conflict . In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about wh

Why you need a volunteer strategy right now

Sep 25 2024 22 mins  
In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah dig into why every nonprofit should have a clear volunteer strategy. People are seeking meaningful ways to engage-- why not make our nonprofit the go-to place for community members to get involved in a cause they care about. Join us as we explore how building a thoughtful, goal-centered volunteer plan can deepen connectio

The Art of Delegation

Sep 12 2024 15 mins  
We all have so much on our to-do list. The only way to get it all done is by sharing the load. That's why nonprofit leaders must learn to delegate effectively, whether we are talking about Executive Directors delegating to their boards and staff or volunteer managers entrusting responsibilities to their volunteers. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah dive into the art of delegation, w

Planning a Career in Nonprofits

Aug 21 2024 22 mins  
New graduates are scouring the internet looking for a job. Many want to turn their passion into a career. Starting a career in the nonprofit sector can be both exciting and daunting, especially for new graduates looking to make a meaningful impact. Are you looking to create a long-lasting and impactful career in the nonprofit world? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share seven tips

Motivating your team

Aug 06 2024 17 mins  
We need to motivate people all around us. Nonprofit Executive Directors need to motivate their boards and staff members. Volunteer managers need to motivate volunteers. Folks raising money need to motivate donors to give. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about the two elements needed to create the conditions for someone to feel motivated to take action. Are you wondering how t