NPO 039: Creating Space for Local Voices (Dr. Susan Blaustein, WomenStrong International)

NPO 047: Redefining How We Measure Success (Joan Garry, Nonprofit Leadership Lab) by Nonprofit Optimist

NPO 046: Starting a Giving Day for your Small Nonprofit (Molly MacCready, CROSO): In this episode of the Nonprofit Optimist, host Molly MacCready shares her experience with starting a Giving Day for her small nonprofit, CROSO. They started their giving day in 2019 and have successfully completed 3 annual giving days now and are... by Nonprofit Optimist

48 min listen

NPO 045: Project Planning, Volunteer Engagement, & Networking (Kim Morris, River Keepers): My guest today is Kim Morris, the project coordinator for River Keepers, a nonprofit based in Fargo, North Dakota. River Keepers’ mission is to advocate for safe and sustainable use of the Red River of the North and they work with the communities in... by Nonprofit Optimist

31 min listen

NPO 044: Self-care, check-in, pandemic times (Molly MacCready, CROSO): In today's episode, host Molly MacCready sheds some light on her own experiences and thoughts regarding the past 18 months as well as discusses self-care. While a self-professed amateur at self-care, Molly does share some of the lessons she's recently... by Nonprofit Optimist

28 min listen

NPO 043: Founding story, Recruiting Volunteers, Membership Model, and the Power of No (Tessa Vierk, Chicago Tool Library): In today's episode, Tessa Vierk (co-founder of the Chicago Tool Library) chats with Molly about their founding story, recruiting volunteers, creating their membership model, and the power of saying "not right now." The Chicago Tool Library’s goal is... by Nonprofit Optimist

50 min listen

NPO 042: Branding for Nonprofits with Stakeholder Input (Julia Gatten, AfricAid) - Part 2 of 2: Part 2 of 2! Julia Gatten is the Communications Director for AfricAid and she shares some of the biggest lessons she's learned about how to tell your story to donors. In this conversation, we talk about branding, messaging, and logos. It was... by Nonprofit Optimist

28 min listen

NPO 041: Blogs, Email, and Videos for Nonprofits (Julia Gatten, AfricAid) - Part 1 of 2: Julia Gatten is the Communications Director for AfricAid and she shares some of the biggest lessons she's learned about how to tell your story to donors. In this conversation, we talk about how AfricAid puts together their weekly blogs through... by Nonprofit Optimist

43 min listen

NPO 040: Developing your Major Gifts Program (Sean MacCready and Stephenie Lazarus, Horizons for Youth): Sean MacCready and Stephenie Lazarus from Horizons for Youth share the lessons they have learned about partnering with donors, creating a major giving program, and participating in their first Giving Tuesday. You can check out the outline of topics... by Nonprofit Optimist

41 min listen

NPO 038: Announcement & Shout Outs: Super quick episode sharing a fun announcement (picture here!) and a few shout outs. Website: www.nonprofitoptimist.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/nonprofitoptimist Instagram: www.instagram.com/nonprofitoptimist Become a Patron of the... by Nonprofit Optimist

5 min listen

NPO 037: Utilizing Networks and Connections (Rose Hart, Appalachian Outreach Inc.): Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/nonprofitoptimist For $2 or $4 per month, support the Nonprofit Optimist podcast! Today's Guest: Rose Hart As a lifelong resident of Marshall County, WV, was part of the first graduating... by Nonprofit Optimist

39 min listen

NPO 036: Maximizing Capacity- partnerships, interns, and professional development (Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Pilsen Alliance): My guest for today’s episode is Byron Sigcho, the executive director of Pilsen Alliance, here in Chicago. Pilsen Alliance is a social justice organization committed to developing grassroots leadership in Pilsen and neighboring working class,... by Nonprofit Optimist

33 min listen

NPO 035: Free Online Resources (Molly MacCready, CROSO): Announcements: Molly will be at Podcast Movement conference next week! If you'll be there- email me: nonprofitoptimist@gmail.com. Come to our Nonprofit Meetup! Attend the panel where Molly and other nonprofit rockstars will be speaking! ... by Nonprofit Optimist

13 min listen

NPO 034: Growing your Funding Base (Stacy Horst, Erin's Hope for Friends): Today’s guest is Stacy Horst, one of the founders of Erin’s Hope for Friends. Erin’s Hope for Friends believes that extending opportunities to form friendships to kids with High Functioning Autism Spectrum and Asperger’s can change their... by Nonprofit Optimist

36 min listen

NPO 033: Event Planning for Small Nonprofits (Carrie Collins-Fadell, Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona): Carrie Collins-Fadell is the executive director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona and is today's guest on the Nonprofit Optimist! Our conversation is dedicated to fundraising through events and Carrie has great ideas to share on this! Carrie has... by Nonprofit Optimist

34 min listen

NPO 032: Seeing Patients as Master Teachers (Shay Beider, Integrative Touch for Kids): My guest today is Shay Beider, the founder and executive director of Integrative Touch for Kids. Shay has been a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine for the past 17 years. Integrative Touch for Kids is a nonprofit organization whose... by Nonprofit Optimist

43 min listen

NPO 031: The Power of Trust, Accountability and Incentives (Helene Dudley, TCP Global): Helene Dudley is today's guest and she helped establish The Colombia Project in 2000, a zero-overhead, sustainable micro-loan program. This program evolved to include TCP Global in 2014 and now supports loan programs in 7 countries, including one with... by Nonprofit Optimist

37 min listen

NPO 030: Taking Multiple Approaches and Sharing Lessons (Liz Ryan, Youth First Initiative): Liz Ryan, President and CEO of Youth First Initiative, is the guest on today's show. Youth First is a national advocacy campaign to end the incarceration of youth by closing youth prisons and investing in community-based alternatives to... by Nonprofit Optimist

45 min listen

NPO 029: Email Communication and Maximizing Time (John Zimmerman, Casting for Hope): My guest today is John Zimmerman, co-founder of Casting for Hope and also serves as the board chair and CEO. Casting for Hope is a nonprofit that focuses on attending to the financial, emotional and spiritual needs of women living with ovarian and... by Nonprofit Optimist

42 min listen

NPO 028: Planning an International Trip for your Nonprofit (Margy and Randy Roberts, CROSO): Margy Roberts has been a board member for CROSO (Child Restoration Outreach Support Organization) for the past 6 years. She and her husband Randy have been involved in CROSO as volunteers and donors since CROSO began in 2007. Last month, Margy, Randy... by Nonprofit Optimist

39 min listen

NPO 027: Getting Started, Fundraising and Collaboration (Carin Willis, Bridge for Pelvic Pain): Carin Willis is the guest for today's episode and serves as the founder and executive director of Bridge for Pelvic Pain. Based in Colorado Spring, the Bridge for Pelvic Pains's mission is to connect the global community of chronic pelvic, sexual... by Nonprofit Optimist

44 min listen

NPO 026: Mentors, Managing Time and Networking (Megan Stith, United Way of Central Kentucky): Today's guest is Megan Stith, President and CEO of United Way of Central Kentucky. We discuss the importance and values of mentors, recommendations for how to manage time (including some scheduling apps) and how to build strong partnerships with... by Nonprofit Optimist

43 min listen

NPO 025: Creating your Support Network (Jen Cole, Clean Fairfax): Today's Guest: Jennifer Cole has been the Executive Director for Clean Fairfax Council since January 2009. The mission of Clean Fairfax is to encourage environmental stewardship and urban sustainability in Fairfax County, Virginia through... by Nonprofit Optimist

48 min listen

NPO 024: Connecting Your Nonprofit to Funding (Beth Rosenberg, Tech Kids Unlimited): Beth Rosenberg founded Tech Kids Unlimited, a not-for-profit technology-based educational organization for kids ages 7 to 19 with special needs. In our conversation, she discusses how she initially connected with donors and how she keeps finding new... by Nonprofit Optimist

34 min listen

NPO 023: Feelings and Social Media (Jaz Limos, Saints of Steel): Today's guest is Jaz Limos is the Founder and CEO of Saints of Steel. San Francisco native, Jaz, spent her career in Silicon Valley teaching leaders how to strategically grow their performance and build successful B2B teams. Seeing the... by Nonprofit Optimist

42 min listen

NPO 022: Values in Programming and Employment Structure (Anne Taube, CYO Camp): Anne Taube is the Assistant Camp Director for CYO Camp in Brown County, IN. In this episode, she shares how they have been intentional in making sure the core values they espouse for camp permeates every aspect of their organization, not just the... by Nonprofit Optimist

33 min listen

Nonprofit Optimist - Episode 021: Power Inequities in Nonprofits and Community Building; Lessons learned from the University of Dayton: In preparation for receiving the Joe Belle Memorial Young Alumni Award from the University of Dayton, host Molly MacCready takes this opportunity to reflect on the lessons she learned at UD. In light of our current society, themes of power inequities... by Nonprofit Optimist

20 min listen

Nonprofit Optimist - Episode 020: Challenging Conventional Nonprofit Notions (Anoop Jain, Sanitation and Health Rights in India): Anoop Jain is the co-founder and U.S. director of Sanitation and Health Rights in India (SHRI). SHRI was founded in 2011 to alleviate India's sanitation crisis. As an organization, SHRI believes that all humans deserve to live a life dignified by... by Nonprofit Optimist

42 min listen

Nonprofit Optimist - Ep 019: Bringing People Together and Raising Funds (Mark Mullins, Just Live Inc.): Today, Molly is joined by Mark Mullins, board president of Just Live Inc. Just Live inc is a nonprofit out of southern Wisconsin that focuses on suicide prevention and promotes education awareness in their local communities. In our conversation today,... by Nonprofit Optimist

41 min listen

Nonprofit Optimist - Episode 018: Office Culture and Management Style (Ann Rhomberg, Solidarity Bridge): After working with Solidarity Bridge for the past ten years, executive director, Ann Rhomberg, shares how she manages her staff of eight. From clear expectations and weekly meetings to the importance of spending time together as a staff, Ann and Molly... by Nonprofit Optimist

42 min listen

Nonprofit Optimist - Episode 017: Increasing Equity and Avoiding the "Shoulds" (Kim Popa, Pones): Kim Popa, co-founder and executive director of Pones, talks about how her nonprofit uses dance to create powerful change. Beginning with her own story of founding Pones, Kim discusses the lessons she learned along the way... including the need to... by Nonprofit Optimist

42 min listen

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NPO 039: Creating Space for Local Voices (Dr. Susan Blaustein, WomenStrong International)

NPO 039: Creating Space for Local Voices (Dr. Susan Blaustein, WomenStrong International)

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