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When it comes to choosing  a system to manage donors, relationships, and donations effectively, and the results can be overwhelming! A quick Google search of "nonprofit CRM systems" will give you more options that you could have imagined, and each one sounds like it could be the answer to all of your development woes. It can be a dauting task to find the right one, but today's episode may help you do just that! Nonprofit Hub Radio podcast host Meghan Speer sits down with our guest Christine Robertson to look at questions everyone should ask themselves in the process. She has some great tips for picking the system just right for you! 

Christine Robertson has a strong non-profit CRM background with software experience at varying levels in the Raiser's Edge, Allegiance, eTapestry, Little Green Light, Virtuous, Altru, BB CRM and Bloomerang. With over eight years of experience as a Raiser's Edge consultant and work as a donor database administrator prior to that, Christine has worked with a wide range of non-profits across the verticals as well as around the world . She is also a seasoned speaker, having shared her expertise on monthly giving, data management, and other topics at various conferences, including bbcon 2017, bbcon 2018, and bbcon UK 2019. When she steps away from her computer, Christine enjoys exploring local parks, baking, and watching British murder mysteries with a good cup of tea.
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 The relationship between a CEO or ED at a nonprofit and the folks on their Board of Directors can be one of the most critical for any organization’s success, but that also means it can be a tough one to manage well. On today’s episode, Meghan sits down with Tim Kachuriak to talk about what it looks like to serve well on the board and how key leaders can manage those relationships. Tim gives some great tips for a thriving board! Take a listen and pass it along to your board today as well.

Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter, a fundraising research lab consultancy, and training institute that works with charities, nonprofits and NGOs to help them grow their resource capacity. He is also the co-founder and board member for the Human Coalition, a member of the board of directors for Global Christian Relief, an Advisory Board Member for the SMU Digital Accelerator, an Advisory Board Member for B Generous, and an Advisory Board Member for the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact. Tim lives in Prosper, TX with his wife Rebecca, and their four children: Max (17), Charlie (16), Gracie (14), and Joe (8).
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It’s easy to get caught up in thinking we’re headed for a Jetson’s-like reality when someone starts talking about AI and how it can help us in our work and daily lives. In this case though, we’re not talking about robots who will do you house chores, but more about the productivity AI can bring. On today’s episode, Meghan sits down with Nils Smith to talk about AI, Chat GPT, and other tools that can help us all be more efficient in our work and how to make sure you are utilizing that technology for good.

Nils Smith is the Head of Innovation for Dunham+Company. He is a renowned expert in church and nonprofit marketing, specializing in the innovative use of social media, artificial intelligence, and cryptocurrency/web3 technologies. With a rich background in helping organizations navigate the digital landscape, Nils brings a wealth of knowledge and practical insight. He is the author of "Crypto for Good: Demystifying Cryptocurrencies for Nonprofits" and "The Social Media Guide," books that have become seminal in guiding nonprofits and churches in leveraging digital tools for greater impact. Nils' work is characterized by his forward-thinking approach and his ability to simplify complex technological trends for practical application. Nils' insights are eagerly sought after by organizations looking to effectively engage their communities in the digital age. Nils and his wife Katie of 19 years live in New York City with their 2 daughters and their dog, Dolly. They are active leaders in their church, Hillsong NYC.
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Sometimes in the nonprofit space it can tend to feel like a competition where your organization is fighting against all the others for those donation dollars and grant money or to provide the services better than the organization down the street. But it doesn’t have to be like that! This week, Meghan sits down with Maggie Johnson Richardson to talk about how organizations can collaborate and work together to move their respective causes forward. 
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In this episode, Meghan Speer, host of the Nonprofit Hub Radio podcast, interviews another Megan! Our guest, Megan Donahue shares her wisdom about tweaks and simple things that nonprofits can do to improve messaging. 

Megan talks about her ideas on improving letters and email acknowledgments,  how to sound personable in communication, and how to move away from organization-centric messaging and toward donor and audience-focused messaging. 

Megan Donahue is a writer and nonprofit communications consultant, focused on helping organizations create content that connects with their audiences. She specializes in finding the human story within your facts, drawing in your audience, and building your relationship with them. Megan is the host of Love & Robots, a monthly webcast on the intersection of nonprofits and technology, a dedicated theatre nerd, and an enthusiastic pie-baker
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Nonprofit Leadership Under the Microscope


What traits do you associate with strong nonprofit leadership? Confidence? Persistence? Assertiveness?


In speaking with our latest guest, Trent Dunham,  the president and CEO of Dunham+Company, we learned that essential nonprofit leadership traits are often much more humbling.


Trent upens up about how his leadership grew as a result of accepting tough feedback, questioning himself, and pausing for reflection. His prevailing mantras "humble aggressiveness, patience, and honor" have helped orient him through the hurdles of being at the helm.


Trent contends that the drive to be a leader will always remain, but the path to getting there means honoring the leadership in place before establishing your own and occasionally taking sharp criticism on the chin in order to grow.


Stream this episode to get great tips on navigating the leader's journey.


Trent Dunham serves as President+CEO of Dunham+Company, providing strategic leadership to its teams around the world ensuring Dunham+Company remains an effective partner to thriving faith-based nonprofit and for-profit organizations. He is a recognized expert in integrated marketing, fundraising, media, and communications.


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