Top Nonprofits

Top Nonprofits
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Learning from the best nonprofit leaders and organizations

  1. 12/03/2021

    What about those leaked reports from Facebook and Instagram?

    Recently, some disturbing internal reports citing negative effects on young people from using Facebook and Instagram has come to light, thanks to a courageous whistleblower. No what? Should nonprofit organizations continue to utilize these social media channels? If so, how? And how can organizations square the potential misalignment of those platforms' harm with the good of their mission? Take a listen as Amy DeVita of TopNoprofits.com discusses this with Julia Campbell, one of the most prominent digital media and fundraising consultants and speakers in the nonprofit sector.

    18 min

  2. 11/25/2021

    Operation Smile and #BitcoinTuesday

    This past year, Operation Smile proudly announced that they will begin accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies through The Giving Block. This November 30, 2021 is #BitcoinTuesday; Operation Smile is urging the public to help children worldwide live better lives. Listen as TopNonprofits' Amy DeVita chats with Operation Smiles' Director of US Philanthropy for global nonprofit Operation Smile, Amber Leonti. Leonti shares how cryptocurrency can help increase the accessibility of surgical care in underserved communities around the world...and how other nonprofits can get started accepting cryptocurrency donations. Operation Smile is a global surgical nonprofit that improves the health and dignity of patients living with cleft lip and cleft palate in low- and middle-income countries. Since 1982, Operation Smile has been committed to providing patients with health that lasts through life-saving cleft surgeries and comprehensive care, helping them to better breathe, eat, speak and live lives of greater quality and confidence. Its training and education programs elevate safe surgical standards and strengthen a global network to reach more people earlier in their lives. Learn more at www.operationsmile.org or by following @operationsmile on social media.

    24 min

  3. 12/10/2020 · VIDEO

    3 Quick Ways to Connect with Donors During COVI-19

    This year has been one dumpster fire of a year! The pandemic set the world on its head and, by necessity, we've had to re-think how we do everything. In my work, I talk with lots of fundraising experts and want to share 3 quick and easy ideas of ways to connect with your donors that I've picked up from them.

    2 min

  4. 06/10/2020

    Fundraising During a Crisis (or Any Other Time)

    What is different about fundraising during a crisis from fundraising during any other time? I sat down with Claire Axelrad, who has worked in the nonprofit space for 4 decades. Claire is a pro at this and launched her own education and coaching services about 10 years ago. Her blog, Clairification.com is a very valuable resource I look to frequently. In this episode, Claire shares her notes on both the good and bad and she has seen during this particular time of crisis. They may surprise you. Learn what can you start doing today to help improve your organization's bottom line! PS: Here's the link to the waiting list for the course on Winning Major Gifts that is mentioned in the interview! **Want to learn more from Claire? She is one of 20 nonprofit experts who will be live and online in TopNonprofits' Virtual Summit for Nonprofit Changemakers coming in September. You can get more information or register now HERE

    24 min

  5. 05/12/2020

    Facing Fear to Optimize Your Nonprofit Organization

    The COVID-19 Crisis has pushed all of us into uncomfortable (if not worse) situations. Listen to nonprofit expert, Sherry Quam Taylor, for advice on ways to pivot the conversations and situation to optimize your fundraising, engagement, and organization.

    25 min

  6. 04/23/2020

    The Case for Monthly Giving with Erica Waasdorp

    In this episode, Amy talks with Erica Waasdorp, President of A Direct Solution and Author of Monthly Giving: The Sleeping Giant, who has been helping nonprofits raise more money through appeals and monthly giving. With 30+ years of passionate experience in Monthly Giving, Appeals, Direct Response Fundraising, Direct Marketing, International Direct Marketing, Public Affairs, Advertising, Grant writing, Events. AFP Master Trainer, Speaker, Blogger, Webinar and Workshop presenter especially on Monthly Giving and Appeals. Erica has been developing and growing fundraising campaigns, and specializing in recurring giving programs in the US and in Europe for nearly 30. Listen and you'll find out: Tips on getting buy-in from your stakeholders  How to calculate the value of recurring donors (and use that to get buy-in) How to get started with a monthly giving program How to improve your existing program Ways to promote your program (During and after COVID19) You can visit her website, to get helpful tools like a Starter Toolkit, Calculator, Templates, and more!  PS: Erica will also be presenting on the topic at our Virtual Summit for Nonprofit Change Makers this September 15 and 17. Registration will open soon.

    23 min

  7. 04/13/2020

    Strategic Planning in a Digital Age with Sarah Olivieri

    Sarah Olivieri has worked for and with nonprofit organizations in practically every possible capacity. When she began her work as a consultant, she realized that many of the nonprofits that she worked with really couldn't handle great marketing because they just didn't have the internal structures in place to move effectively and consistently at the speed that you need to move in the digital age to take advantage of digital marketing. Listen and find out what steps you can  take to align your strategic plan in the digital age.

    29 min

  8. 04/04/2020

    Five Minutes for Fundraising with Martin Leifeld

    Today we're really going to be focusing on fundraising. Martin has a great book called Five Minutes for Fundraising, a Collection of Expert Advice from Gifted Fundraisers, one of whom he happens to be!  In this episode, he’s going to share some of his best advice for all of us, realizing these are very difficult and challenging times right now. I think his advice will be something we can all kind of look to as ways to strengthen our relationships with our donors.

    29 min
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Learning from the best nonprofit leaders and organizations

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  • Creator
    Top Nonprofits
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2021
  • Episodes
    20
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    Clean
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