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In this episode of Beyond the Donation, guest host Val interviews Carly Euler, a marketing manager at MemoryFox. Carly shares her extensive experience in nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and communications.The discussion centers on the importance of storytelling in the nonprofit sector, the ethical considerations involved, and practical tips for capturing and using stories to enhance donor relationships and fundraising efforts.Carly emphasizes building a culture of storytelling and using dig...

In this episode of Beyond the Donation, host Matt Bitzegaio interviews Tasha Van Vlack, the founder of the Nonprofit Hive, a platform designed to connect nonprofit professionals for advice and collaboration. Tasha discusses the rapid growth of the platform and the importance of addressing feelings of loneliness and isolation within the nonprofit sector. The conversation dives into the advantages of digital and remote connections, the impact of avoiding competitive mindsets, and the value of o...

In this episode of Beyond the Donation, hosted by Matt Bitzegaio, the conversation dives deep into the intersection of technology and human elements within nonprofit organizations. Special guest Tim Lockie, founder of The Human Stack, shares his extensive experience in the nonprofit sector and discusses the importance of focusing not just on tech stacks, but on building human stacks to solve technological problems.They explore common challenges nonprofits face with technology implementat...

In this episode of Beyond the Donation, Matt welcomes Madeline McCoy from The Nonprofit Solution, who shares her journey into the nonprofit sector and discusses the importance of clarity, audience understanding, and donor stewardship in fundraising.Madeline offers practical advice for nonprofits on identifying their audience, crafting impactful messages, and the necessity of diversifying donation acceptance methods. Plus, she emphasizes the importance of setting achievable fundraising goals a...

In this episode of Beyond the Donation, host Matt Bitzegaio talks with Noah Barnett about the power of marketing in the nonprofit world.Noah shares his journey from being intrigued by the influence of marketing on consumer behavior to applying marketing strategies for mission-driven goals. He outlines the development of the 'Good Marketing Framework,' a tool designed to enhance marketing campaigns by focusing on understanding the target audience, cultivating connections, activating actio...

In this episode of Beyond the Donation, host Matt Bitzegaio chats with Emily Taylor of teenyBIG, who specializes in helping nonprofits navigate through significant decisions and strategic growth. Emily discusses the importance of recognizing and addressing pivotal moments for nonprofits and shares her insights on decision-making, the impacts of such decisions on organizational growth, and strategies for moving forward confidently.She highlights the critical distinction between small and large...