Is there some magic language we can use to magically make a sponsorship tax deductible? Andy and Stacey have some thoughts. Also this week, we find out how to see who's sharing your nonprofit mission and why its important, and try not to get bu

Emeritus Boards

20 days ago 29m 44s

Is there some use for emeritus boards? Stacey and Andy have thoughts! Also this week, a new nonprofit wonders what kind on insurance coverage they should have, we find out how to determine when a contribution should be officially received, and

Boring Meetings

Mar 27th, 2024 29m 54s

Are your staff meetings snoozers? One of our listeners has this challenge and Stacey and Andy are here to help! (Can we make them more dangerous -- like with fire?) Also this week, we discuss the historical antecedents of hierarchical organizat

Cancel our Capital Campaign?

Mar 13th, 2024 33m 11s

When a long-time donor changes priorities and it puts the capital campaign in jeopardy is there anything you can do? Stacey and Andy have some ideas. Also this week, what's the best way to deal with some good old-fashioned nonprofit competition

Independent Contractors with Titles - with guest expert Gina Bongiovi

Feb 28th, 2024 35m 33s

Is it okay to have all staff members be independent contractors and to give them titles like Director of Programs? Stacey welcomes guest expert Gina Bongiovi to help untie this complicated knot!

Theory of Change

Feb 14th, 2024 31m 21s

It's homework help time with Stacey and Andy! Is there a good definition of Theory of Change? We have some thoughts. Also this week, we talk about auditors that seem to be asking weird questions. Is it okay to push back on financial audit reque

Selling T-Shirts

Jan 31st, 2024 36m 42s

This might be the most confusingly titled episode yet! No, there aren't Nonprofit Everything t-shirts. But what happens when the marketing team decides to just open up a little shop on nonprofit-swag.com to sell logo branded stuff?* Stacey and

Gathering Client Stories

Jan 17th, 2024 36m 7s

Is there a thoughtful and ethical way to use client stories in grantwriting? Stacey and Andy have a few thoughts. Also this week, we talk about ways to get past the gatekeeper when a job posting has unreasonable requirements. Keep sending those

Do we need a one-pager?

Jan 3rd, 2024 30m 58s

What should you do when the executive director assigns you a vague task with no clear purpose? Unsurprisingly, Stacey and Andy get philosophical on this one: is it busywork, or could it be a career-defining moment? Also this week, we find out i

A Better Holiday Party?

Dec 20th, 2023 40m 36s

Have you just suffered through another boring, uninspiring office holiday party? Well your fellow listeners have a question crafted just for you: Is there a way to make the nonprofit holiday party into something good? Stacey and Andy have some

Who Gets the Credit Card Points?

Dec 6th, 2023 35m 42s

It's podcast day! Why on earth would an organization use the longer, more expensive, more complicated, more time consuming Form 1023 to form a new nonprofit organization when the 1023-EZ is available? We have a few thoughts. Also this week, St

Build a Relationship or Ask For Money?

Nov 22nd, 2023 45m 28s

This week we've got a new and exciting format for you! Stacey and Andy camped out at a table at the Alliance for Nevada Nonprofits Fall Conference, and used the opportunity to chat with some up-and-coming nonprofit leaders. Join us for a free-f

Does a "Donate Now" Button Trigger State Registrations?

Nov 8th, 2023 33m 59s

If you have a "Donate Now" button on your website (and since the internet is available everywhere) do you need to do a charitable solicitation registration in every single state in the US? Stacey and Andy have the answer (sorta!) Also this week

Taking Out a Loan for Fundraising

Oct 26th, 2023 34m 5s

Is it a good idea to take out a loan to help kickstart a fundraising program? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about finding a bank that understands how nonprofit organizations work, and what to do if you discover tha

Questions to Ask in a Job Interview

Oct 12th, 2023 34m 32s

When applying for an Executive Director position, what questions should you ask the board during the interview? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we have some opinions on on software for boards to use, and Stacy has a great co

Keeping the Newsletter out of the Spam Folder

Sep 27th, 2023 32m 14s

Andy would never turn down a well-made Spam Musubi, but he and Stacey have some tough love for newsletters that are hitting the junk folder. Also this week, we field a question from a programs person who wants to go for the CEO job -- is it pos

Engaging Your Board In Fundraising

Sep 13th, 2023 37m

The staff *hates* the ED but the Board *loves* the ED. Is this problem solvable? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, what's the best way to get your board engaged in important tasks like fundraising and strategic planning? Join

Who Really Takes the Minutes?

Aug 30th, 2023 34m 55s

We know that technically the Board Secretary is responsible for the minutes, but I *really* don't want to. Can't we just delegate that to staff? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, a question we have never heard before - Should

Accepting Dirty Money

Aug 17th, 2023 33m 49s

Thanks for joining us for another episode of Nonprofit Everything! We've got just two questions, but one of them is *significant*. This week, Stacey and Andy try to discuss the impact of accepting donations from ethically challenging sources. I

What Should Nonprofits Know About AI?

Aug 2nd, 2023 41m 20s

Do not miss this episode! This week, Stacey talks to guest expert and nonprofit guru Beth Kanter about what AI means for our organizations. Even though there's just one question this week, Beth and Stacey covered a lot:Is this really going

Freshening Up a Mature Organization's Story

Jul 20th, 2023 33m 43s

Back again? Hello, it's the Nonprofit Everything Podcast! This week Stacey has some thoughts about how to keep a fifty-year-old nonprofit's story fresh. Also, we chat about consent agendas and what they're used for, and Andy gets philosophical

Applying for two grants for the same program?

Jul 5th, 2023 31m 50s

It's the Nonprofit Everything Podcast again! This week, we hear from a five-year-old nonprofit that is just realizing they may have bitten off more than they could chew! Sound familiar? Also, what happens when we completely distrust the previou

Should the Board Chair Apply for the ED Position?

Jun 21st, 2023 28m 2s

Summertime doesn't appear to be the time for Stacey and Andy to relax. Instead, we've got big questions to answer! Do nonprofits make common management mistakes? Maybe – Stacey and Andy certainly have opinions. Also, would it ever be a good ide

Responding To A Racist Comment with Guest Expert Mary Beth Hartleb

Jun 7th, 2023 32m 51s

Stacey and Andy circled the wagons and brought in guest expert Mary Beth Hartleb. Mary Beth is the CEO and Founder of Prism HR Consulting, and provided some much-needed advice for a tough question this week: Should I respond to or report a raci

Fundraising from Friends and Family

May 24th, 2023 29m 24s

Hi! It's the Nonprofit Everything Podcast calling! This week, Stacey has some thoughts about why your friends might be ghosting you when you're asking them for a contribution. Is your finance committee asking inappropriate questions? Andy can h