90 episodes

The Nonprofit Radio Show podcast offers bite-size, practical information to help small nonprofits thrive.

Nonprofit Radio Show Nancy Bacon and Sarah Brooks

    • Business

The Nonprofit Radio Show podcast offers bite-size, practical information to help small nonprofits thrive.

    Recruiting great board members

    Recruiting great board members

    We keep hearing from organizations that they can't find board members. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah discuss some key components for ensuring your mission attracts great board members. They discuss different recruitment strategies, from the "open call" to "by invitation only." By the end of the episode, you'll have ideas on new ways to recruit members of your community to serve on your board. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitr...

    • 22 min
    Let's Talk about Risk

    Let's Talk about Risk

    The word "risk" can sound so.... well, risky! Risk often carries a negative connotation, evoking thoughts of danger and uncertainty. However, understanding and managing risk is crucial for the long-term success of any organization. In this episode, we invite you to think about risk and what that means for your nonprofit. We are joined by Ted Bilich, CEO of Risk Alternatives and author of Managing Your Nonprofit for Resilience, to explore how nonprofits can identify, address, and embrace risk....

    • 29 min
    Inviting legacy conversations into our organizations

    Inviting legacy conversations into our organizations

    Nonprofits are supported by people at all stages of life. When we invite more conversations about legacy, we help the people who care about their mission consider how they can support the causes they care about when they aren't here anymore. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah reflect on some lessons Nancy learned with her mother's passing. They discuss:Why it is helpful to have a fundraising strategy that offers many ways to support across donor life stagesWhat a nonprofit can do to encourage d...

    • 18 min
    Why attend a conference

    Why attend a conference

    Every spring and fall we receive invitations to attend a conference. It may be a nonprofit conference or a conference related to the mission of our organization. It can feel hard to take the time, and yet there is so much benefit. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about conferences and how it is important to make time to learn, connect, and be inspired. They discuss:Breaking Routine: How stepping away from daily tasks to attend a conference can refresh your perspective and enhance your ef...

    • 14 min
    Why investing in your organization matters

    Why investing in your organization matters

    Many nonprofit board members feel that being a good steward of money means that they shouldn't invest in themselves as a board or organization. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah challenge board members to let go that that scarcity mindset and recognize the value of investing in their organization. They talk about how people are our most important asset, and people need to feel competent and confident to be motivated in the work. They share a tip on how you might know if an investment is a good...

    • 19 min
    Reconnecting with donors

    Reconnecting with donors

    We've been hearing from nonprofit colleagues that they feel like their donors have gone into hibernation. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share six steps on how to bring spring into your fundraising program and reconnect with past donors. They talk about how reconnecting with your donors can be a great way to learn about the motivations of your donors and what excites them about your mission. Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend. Want to request a topic? Email us at nonprofitrad...

    • 18 min

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