1 hr 5 min
Harnessing Strategic Planning and Self-Value in Nonprofits: Insights from Lewis English The Nonprofit Bookkeeper
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- Non-Profit
In this conversation, Lewis English, the Founder of Underpin Business and Marketing Consultancy discusses with me, the challenges and misconceptions in non-profit back-office functions and emphasizes the value of outsourcing tasks and focusing on one’s core skills.
He stresses the need for non-profits to adopt business-like strategies and shares impactful consulting experiences aiding non-profits. Lewis also highlights pricing services and self-value in the sector, advocating leading with value over mere funding.
This episode covers a wide range of topics including aligning missions and values, storytelling, balancing financial management with marketing, long-term strategy, mission alignment and about public sector nuances!. Tune in to listen!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Storytelling is crucial in fundraising, and organizations should lead with the value they provide.Balancing financial management and marketing is essential for the survival and growth of a business.Non-profit leaders should prioritize a long-term strategy and ensure everyone in the organization understands and works towards the mission.Public sector organizations face unique challenges and should strive to be more business-like in their approach.BEST MOMENTS
“…it's about having that mentality of doing today whilst preparing for tomorrow.”
“… communication up is important, but not nearly as important as communication down ….”
“Everybody has a function in delivering the mission.”
“… a lot of business podcasts are, particularly trying to push a type of work very hard, do lots of things, work as hard as you can, hustle, be an entrepreneur. And I don't think that's right for everybody.”.
EPISODE RESOURCES
The Five Step Marketing Plan: https://amzn.eu/d/icRhBj6
Work with Underpin https://underpinconsultants.com/marketing-consultant-book-a-meeting/
Connect with Lewis https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-english-2b810130/
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Aishat operates her own bookkeeping and accounting services practice – BAnC Services which focuses primarily on serving non-profits. Before founding her practice, she dedicated over two decades to the non-profit sector.
With her podcast, Aishat shares practical insights and expertise to streamline financial management for non-profits; and shines a light on the often unseen & unheard efforts that uphold the delivery of a non-profit’s mission.
Beyond her professional endeavours with non-profits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers with navigating financial management challenges and is the author of "Money Solutions for Single Mums". She also champions financial literacy among young black adults and thrives in discussions about money management.
Work with Aishat: www.bancservices.co.uk
CONNECT
https://www.instagram.com/npbookkeeper/
https://www.tiktok.com/@npbookkeeper?lang=en
In this conversation, Lewis English, the Founder of Underpin Business and Marketing Consultancy discusses with me, the challenges and misconceptions in non-profit back-office functions and emphasizes the value of outsourcing tasks and focusing on one’s core skills.
He stresses the need for non-profits to adopt business-like strategies and shares impactful consulting experiences aiding non-profits. Lewis also highlights pricing services and self-value in the sector, advocating leading with value over mere funding.
This episode covers a wide range of topics including aligning missions and values, storytelling, balancing financial management with marketing, long-term strategy, mission alignment and about public sector nuances!. Tune in to listen!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Storytelling is crucial in fundraising, and organizations should lead with the value they provide.Balancing financial management and marketing is essential for the survival and growth of a business.Non-profit leaders should prioritize a long-term strategy and ensure everyone in the organization understands and works towards the mission.Public sector organizations face unique challenges and should strive to be more business-like in their approach.BEST MOMENTS
“…it's about having that mentality of doing today whilst preparing for tomorrow.”
“… communication up is important, but not nearly as important as communication down ….”
“Everybody has a function in delivering the mission.”
“… a lot of business podcasts are, particularly trying to push a type of work very hard, do lots of things, work as hard as you can, hustle, be an entrepreneur. And I don't think that's right for everybody.”.
EPISODE RESOURCES
The Five Step Marketing Plan: https://amzn.eu/d/icRhBj6
Work with Underpin https://underpinconsultants.com/marketing-consultant-book-a-meeting/
Connect with Lewis https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-english-2b810130/
ABOUT YOUR HOST
Aishat operates her own bookkeeping and accounting services practice – BAnC Services which focuses primarily on serving non-profits. Before founding her practice, she dedicated over two decades to the non-profit sector.
With her podcast, Aishat shares practical insights and expertise to streamline financial management for non-profits; and shines a light on the often unseen & unheard efforts that uphold the delivery of a non-profit’s mission.
Beyond her professional endeavours with non-profits, Aishat is deeply committed to supporting single mothers with navigating financial management challenges and is the author of "Money Solutions for Single Mums". She also champions financial literacy among young black adults and thrives in discussions about money management.
Work with Aishat: www.bancservices.co.uk
CONNECT
https://www.instagram.com/npbookkeeper/
https://www.tiktok.com/@npbookkeeper?lang=en
1 hr 5 min