Future Nonprofit Historic Agency

"As nonprofits, we are often our own worst enemies because we live in these echo chambers. I think so often where we just talk the way we talk to the people that already talk the same way as us. And we miss making the biggest difference and tackling the biggest problems because we only want to talk to the people that want to talk just like us." - Thaddaeus Nichols
If you want to tackle the biggest global problems, there's a celebrated proverb that's strikingly noteworthy; "If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together."
That mindset is evident in Thaddaeus Nichols' work at International Justice Mission, an organization that combats trafficking and slavery, violence against women and children and abuse of power. In those efforts, Thaddaeus is reaching millions of potential donors and activists by harnessing partnerships. And, with the help of the NFL and passionate and committed football players he even took International Justice Mission’s message to the Super Bowl.
In this episode we’ll hear Thaddaeus Nichols’ origin story and how lessons learned in childhood have instilled in him an unwavering commitment to care for the poor and powerless. A legacy that he continues to build on as Vice President of Partner Programs at International Justice Mission. We’ll also hear how solving global issues takes more than one organization, and how harnessing partnerships helps build empathy, leverage scale and create impact.
Contents
1 - A unique and formative upbringing
2 - Joining International Justice Mission
3 - Partnerships: Pathway to scale
4 - NFL SuperBowl partnership
5 - Harnessing engagement in the workplace
6 - How to get started and scale partnerships
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Future Nonprofit is back for Season 2, featuring a new lineup of visionary nonprofit leaders plus nonprofit-adjacent experts navigating the rapidly changing world and scaling social impact with innovation, boldness, and empathy. Check out the trailer for the upcoming season.

The organizations that we work with are structured and operating for where they used to be, not where they are today, much less where we're heading. And in today's pace of change, we as leaders have to be operating and structuring our organizations… for where we're going—not just for where we are today, much less for where we used to be.  – Ted VaughnProducer and Historic co-founder Mark Miller is back with host Ted Vaughn to offer their top 10 books every nonprofit leader should read.
Pulling titles written by leaders in nonprofit, business, and brain science, Mark and Ted share stories, anecdotes, and top tips from books on psychology, behavior design, human-centered design thinking, and more. 
Discover how to design experiences that turn one-time donors into repeat givers, use storytelling to improve staff operations, and help your nonprofit leverage technology and constant change to create the change that the world needs.

“There's a younger generation of donors who really don't see themselves as much a donor as they do generous and wanting to stand for certain values. And so their contribution… is an expression of the injustice that they want to fight and their perception of themselves of being that: the fighter for justice and equality in the world.” – Mark MillerNonprofit leaders share a collective sigh of relief when the clock hits midnight on December 31. The year-end push is over, and you’re ready for a fresh start.
But how can you make sure this year is different—even better—than the last? How do you prepare for a pace of change that is guaranteed to speed up, faster than ever? You can set your team up for your best year yet by studying up on emerging nonprofit trends and making a plan to stay ahead of the curve. 
In this special Trends episode, Future Nonprofit producer and Historic cofounder and partner Mark Miller offers a primer on 9 emerging trends to keep watch for in 2024. From changes in donor giving patterns to making your message stand out in a noisy election year, discover how you can gear up for the year ahead.
Trend 1: Focus on Service Design
Trend 2: Nonprofits Investing in Brand Marketing
Trend 3: Disruptive Messaging
Trend 4: Trained AI Models
Trend 5: Investment in Employee Experiences
Trend 6: Donor Personalization and Customization
Trend 7: Casual and Social Giving
Trend 8: Speed of Decision-Making
Trend 9: Going Beyond Impact Stories

Thank you for an amazing Season 1 of Future Nonprofit!
We will be taking a break for the holidays and returning in 2024 with Season 2.

"I think this is when it hit me there must be a lot more ideas, innovation, and startups out there that could actually make a difference and could be transforming the way we're looking at the world, but they never have a chance.” - Bernhard KowatschGreat ideas are only the beginning. Without the right conditions and opportunities for success, many innovative and potentially game-changing ideas never may never come to fruition. That’s what Bernhard and his team at the World Food Programme Innovation Accelerator work to avoid.
His time at the World Food Programme began as the Head of Business Innovation, and after stepping away to build his start-up Share The Meal, he returned to the WFP to build and serve as the Head of Innovation Accelerator, the world’s biggest social impact startup accelerator. With a background in business consulting at BCG and successful leadership of Share The Meal, Bernhard Kowatsch leverages his extensive experience to support innovative ideas across the globe with the focus of ending world hunger. 
In this episode, Bernhard will impart valuable insights on establishing a robust startup foundation, seamlessly integrating innovation into established organizations, and crafting compelling messages to secure funding and support.
Contents
1 - BCG, WFP, and Share The Meal
2 - Building a foundation for success: Advice rapid fire
3 - How to market innovations and earn funding
4 - The WFP Innovation Accelerator’s impact
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