Best Nonprofit Jenni Podcasts (2024)

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262. How to Properly Thank Event Sponsors + “Good” and “Bad” AI Tools for Nonprofits 45:12

5h ago45:12

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This week, we’re continuing our mini-series with Little Green Light about how your nonprofit obtain and retain event sponsors for your fundraising events. Then we chat with Karen Boyd from the San Diego Policy and Innovation Center about how nonprofits can engage with AI tools, and set boundaries for using tools that were created using DEI best pra…

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E54: Empowering Female Leaders with Jenny Mitchell 44:23

15d ago44:23

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On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I am beyond excited to have Jenny Mitchell as my guest. Jenny is the chief visionary officer and founder of Chavender where she works closely with not-for-profit leaders to change the world one mission at a time. Jenny recently released her book, Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Se…

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Retention Secrets: Building a 70% Year-Two Retention Rate in Your Consulting Program with Alexandra Lustig 40:31

8h ago40:31

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Today, we're diving into the world of client retention with Alex Lustig, co-founder of the Global Grant Writers Collective. Their business is teaching people how to build careers as grant writers, but the real magic? They're keeping 70% of their members for a second year. Alex shared insights on how they've built this success. It's not just about t…

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Engaging Dialogue on America’s Founding with Esteemed Historians 58:39

5h ago58:39

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Send us a text Join us for a deep dive into America’s founding with two distinguished experts: Jeff Lowe: A master teacher with accolades from the James Madison Memorial Foundation where he is a Senior Fellow, the American Revolution Institute, and the George Washington Teachers Institute. His extensive knowledge and dedication to teaching the nati…

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Greg Wilson on Racialization in the Nonprofit Sector 34:04

2d ago34:04

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Black-Led Organizations (BLOs) are organizations led by an Executive Director and have a majority of full-time employees identifying as African American. BLOs face challenges (e.g., limited funding, diminished agency, exploitation) which can be explained through the framework of racialization. In this episode, Dr. Greg Wilson discusses his research…

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E56: Connecting with Your Nonprofit Supporters with Jane Pfeiffer 32:42

3h ago32:42

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On today’s episode of Lead with Heart, I am excited to have Jane Pfeiffer as my guest. Jane is the founder and president of Fieldtrip - a cause-driven agency that amplifies nonprofits and the impact they make. Jane and her team recently surveyed 400 participants to explore people's thoughts and feelings about supporting nonprofits. She is sharing t…

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338 Rewilding the Masculine 1:15:14

20h ago1:15:14

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Inspired by Sophie Strand's The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine, I meander through my own thoughts on the patriarchy, matriarchy, the feminine and the masculine. We receive two cards, The Castle and Gnosis, from Kim Kran's Archetypes Guidebook and then talk about the moon and her magic. Here's your New Moon Report from Tanaaz at Fore…

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$15K Minimum: How Kel Haney Raised Her Consulting Rates (And Got Clients to Say Yes) 53:36

2h ago53:36

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Ever wonder how some consultants seem to effortlessly land high-paying clients while you're still struggling to break the $5K mark? This week's guest, Kel Haney, spills the tea on her journey from theater director to six-figure fundraising consultant. Kel shares how she transitioned from a 20-year career in theater to becoming a sought-after fundra…

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Defying the Odds: Chris Hogan’s Journey Through Dual Cancer Diagnoses with Dr. Jibara 45:23

7d ago45:23

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Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with Chris Hogan, a remarkable individual who faced the unimaginable—two cancer diagnoses at once, including stage 3 kidney cancer. Joined by his dedicated urology oncologist, Dr. Jibara from Kaiser Permanente in San Bernardino County, Chris shares his incredible journey of resilience, hope, and …

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E55: Incorporating Behavioural Science into Fundraising Strategies with Howard Levy 35:25

2h ago35:25

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In today’s episode of Lead with Heart, I am very excited to have Howard Levy as my guest. Howard is the president of the Red Rooster Group and helps organizations engage their audiences, wake up their brands, and create systemic change. How does he do this? Through behavioral science principles, sophisticated messaging strategies, and data-driven c…

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337 NeeNee Rushie "Big Takeover Band" 1:46:06

20h ago1:46:06

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NeeNee Rushie grew up in Jamaica where her mom and her 3 sisters raised her. She’s always been very touched by music and songs from a very early age. She sang in church and school choirs since the 4th grade- when she discovered that she had a talent for singing and performing. NeeNee moved to NY in 2003 and went to college in New Paltz in 2005 wher…

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261. Prepping to Approach Sponsors + Using “Impact Data” to Maximize Fundraising Success 38:57

10d ago38:57

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This week, we’re continuing our mini-series with Little Green Light about how your nonprofit obtain and retain event sponsors for your fundraising events. Then we chat with Lauren Vanderpool from Social Impact Solutions about “impact data,” which is the type of data your major donors and foundations want to see before deciding whether to invest in …

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Adam Russell with an Economics Update 43:40

13d ago43:40

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Send us a text Financial contributor, Adam Russell, talks money and the economy in the IE and around the country. Utilizing a 32 year career of retail, business, commercial and corporate banking and combining that with business ownership, I can assist you or your clients with improving various facets of your business. With a focus on financial fore…

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To Course or Not to Course: Thoughts From Our Mastermind 32:50

2h ago32:50

32:50

Today on Confessions, we're diving into a topic that's been on all our minds lately: online courses. We all know the appeal, right? Scale your impact, ditch the time-for-money trap, and make some serious cash. But, like everything in life, it's not as simple as it seems. On our recent Mastermind retreat, we enlisted our friends Rhea Wong, Brooke Ri…

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336 The Art of Living Together Through an Election Season 1:37:24

8d ago1:37:24

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It's Spirituality and Politics with Theresa and Marielena Ferrer. We dive into the challenges in surviving election season with all the vitriol and fighting along with the art of navigating conversations around issues with others who disagree. We focus a little on the Immigration issue that is being weaponized right now. Here's the study Theresa re…

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260. Approaching Prospective Event Sponsors + Eliminating Pay Inequities 55:57

2d ago55:57

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This week, we’re starting a brand new mini-series with Little Green Light about how your nonprofit obtain and retain event sponsors for your fundraising events. Then we chat with Sally Loftis, founder of Lofits Partners and pay equity expert, about how nonprofits can help lead changes in pay inequities through pay transparency – even if you feel li…

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Anna Godøy and Jennie Romich on the Impacts of Increasing the Minimum Wage for Working Parents and Child-Care Workers 28:05

24h ago28:05

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Minimum wage workers, especially those with children, face barriers to affordable child care. Child care costs can prevent working parents who earn minimum wage from participating in the labor market. Alternately, many child-care workers also face financial barriers because they, too, earn minimal wages. Therefore, increasing the minimum wage would…

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What's Working in Emails - Right Now 18:56

2h ago18:56

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Email marketing remains a potent tool for nurturing relationships and driving revenue. But are you truly harnessing its full potential? We're peeling back the curtain on the often overlooked strategies that separate lackluster campaigns from engagement powerhouses. With candor, we breakdown myths and discomfort surrounding email cadences, calls to …

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Two young entrepreneurs and advocates, Ulysses Valor and Heather Zappia 57:24

15d ago57:24

57:24

Send us a text Ulysses Valor has overcome so much in his young life, and he has launched a link of journals and tools to help men struggling with mental wellness, followed by Heather Zappia from the Making Hope Happen Foundation. Her work with youth is setting up the next generation to do great things in San Bernardino.…

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E53: Setting Up Your Nonprofit’s Finances For Success with Stephanie Skryzowski 37:00

7d ago37:00

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On this episode of the Lead with Heart podcast, I am honored to have Stephanie Skryzowski as my guest. Stephanie is the founder and CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting and a visionary chief financial officer that helps purpose driven leaders better understand and use their numbers to make smart decisions to grow their bottom line and their impact. That’s…

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335 Music and Musings with Theresa 1:12:17

25d ago1:12:17

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Hello! Back in the studio, but Marielena is unwell so Spirituality and Politics is moved to next week. Instead, I play some music and share some thoughts about... Taking care of self first, Jeanne Brook's Mealtrain, rising above and taking the high road during this election season, Nicky Foggerty's Tarot reading for the week, "When I open my eyes a…

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259. Launch Tips for Your Membership Program + Grassroots Engagement and Advocacy Advice 44:31

1d ago44:31

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This week, we are wrapping up our mini-series with Little Green Light about how your nonprofit can develop an engaging membership program to add another revenue stream for your organization with tips for how to actually launch your new program. Then we chat with Vedha Vaddaraju, the co-founder of Letters of Gold, about how you can activate folks in…

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WTF is happening in 2024: Replay of a Roundtable 53:43

12d ago53:43

53:43

Have you been feeling the pinch in your nonprofit consulting business lately? You're not alone. The landscape for nonprofit consultants has been shifting, and many of us are experiencing challenges we haven't faced before. Jess recently hosted a roundtable discussion in her Build Better Together community to explore what's really going on in 2024 a…

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E52: Empowering Youth Through Flower Farming with Hannah Blackwell of Southside Blooms 30:38

14d ago30:38

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This episode of the Lead with Heart podcast features Hannah Blackwell, founder and creative director of Southside Blooms, a social enterprise nonprofit based in Chicago. Southside Blooms transforms vacant urban land into productive flower farms using solar power and sustainable methods. Hannah shares how her childhood love of nature led her to esta…

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Atlanta Power Couple Shares Love, Law and Family 23:26

7d ago23:26

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Today on Jewish Time, Jeff Silberblatt sits down with Steve and Susan Sadow, prominent attorneys in Atlanta. Steve, a criminal defense attorney with a roster of celebrity clients, and Susan, renowned as Atlanta's Super Lawyer in workers' compensation, share their journeys. They discuss their decision to attend Emory Law School, reflect on how Atlan…

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334 Molly McCarthy Tweedy and Jenny Wonderling "Community Healing" 1:45:59

7d ago1:45:59

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Today I get to welcome Molly McCarthy Tweedy and Jenny Wonderling to the show to talk about a special event they are hosting this Thursday, featuring the music and global healing work of Samuel J. Happening at Crescent in Gardiner on 8.8, the Lion's Gate! Molly @evolutionary.holistic.healing is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Evolutionary Psychot…

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258. Retaining Nonprofit “Members” + Storytelling That’s Inclusive of ALL Backgrounds and Cultures 48:12

8d ago48:12

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This week, we continue our new mini-series with Little Green Light about how your nonprofit can develop an engaging membership program to add another revenue stream for your organization. Specifically, this week we talk about how to retain your members year after yeat. Then we chat with Nikki Stewart, Executive Director of Old North Illuminated, ab…

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Masterminds: Leveling Up Your Consulting Game with Aïko Thurlow 45:02

12d ago45:02

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Ever feel like you're on an island, trying to figure out this whole business-building thing on your own? Well, shake off that isolation, because we're diving into the world of peer masterminds – where "yes, and" thinking meets the power of collective wisdom. In this episode, we're joined by Aïko Thurlow, an experienced mastermind facilitator who's …

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E51: The Art of Fundraising as a Relationship-Building Opportunity with Kel Haney 33:22

21d ago33:22

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In this episode, I have Kel Haney, a former theater director turned fundraising expert, on the show. Kel shares her journey from theater to fundraising, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building over transactional encounters. She discusses the power of vulnerability and storytelling in connecting with donors and highlights the need for ev…

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257. Nonprofit “Membership” Benefits Contin + Leaders Who Have Lived Experience257. Nonprofit “Membership” Benefits Contin + Leaders Who Have Lived Experience 40:24

15d ago40:24

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This week, we continue our new mini-series with Little Green Light about how your nonprofit can develop an engaging membership program to add another revenue stream for your organization. Then we chat with Erin McAleer, CEO of Project Bread, about how her organization prioritizes empowering folks with lived experience to become influential leaders …

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Redefining Success and Growth with Meena Das 42:50

19d ago42:50

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Building a thriving consulting business can be a challenge, but what if the key to success lies in embracing joy and redefining growth? Meena Das, CEO of Namaste Data, shares her refreshing "anti-capitalistic" approach to building a thriving consulting practice. She emphasizes the importance of finding joy in your work, redefining growth on your ow…

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Kaiser Permanente Doctors talk about summer health followed by a classic interview with Gigi Hanna from Habitat for Humanity 58:00

1M ago58:00

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Send us a text Kaiser Permanente Doctors share how to stay healthy in the summer heat. Dennis Khalili-Borna, MD, FACSM, FAAFP Physician-in-Charge, Fontana Family Medicine Regional Physician Lead of Sports Medicine, SCPMG Associate Program Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Kaiser Permanente, San Bernardino County Phillip Hsu, MD Departmen…

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E50: Building Your LinkedIn Presence as a Nonprofit Leader with Tania Bhattacharyya 37:36

28d ago37:36

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Today on the Lead with Heart podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Tania Bhattacharyya, founder of Lumos Marketing and thought leadership consultant for social impact entrepreneurs. In this episode, Tania shares valuable insights on using personal branding and storytelling to develop thought leadership on LinkedIn. She introduces the "Campfire Circ…

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256. Nonprofit “Membership” Benefits + Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement Advice 42:28

2M ago42:28

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This week, we continue our new mini-series with Little Green Light about how your nonprofit can develop an engaging membership program to add another revenue stream for your organization. In this first segment, we’ll start by talking about the details of how you can build a membership program and the benefits you can offer supporters. Next, we take…

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Hot Takes on Trends in Nonprofit Consulting with Jess and Cindy 15:25

26d ago15:25

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We see behind the scenes of a LOT of nonprofit consulting businesses. On today’s podcast, we’re talking about trends that we are seeing for those who are finding success this year. Discover how narrowing your niche and building strategic relationships can unlock a steady stream of ideal clients. Learn the power of offering "done-for-you" services t…

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Carl Gershenson On Eviction and the Rental Housing Crisis in the Rural United States 37:11

1M ago37:11

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There are more than 17 million renters in the rural Unites States. While popular perceptions of eviction may be that they are predominantly an urban issue, low-income rural renters face some unique challenges in finding and maintaining secure housing. Dr. Carl Gershenson shares insights from his extensive work on eviction, and in particular from th…

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E49: How to Negotiate Higher Salaries and Advance Your Nonprofit Career with Shannon Bowen 32:58

1M ago32:58

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Today, we're having a crucial conversation about salary negotiation and career advancement in the nonprofit sector. My guest is Shannon Bowen, a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, career advancement coach, and salary negotiation expert. She helps nonprofit professionals advocate for themselves and get paid what they're worth. As Chief Advancement Office…

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255. Types of Nonprofit Membership Programs + Equity-Driven Leadership Development + Improve Grant Writing With AI 58:53

2M ago58:53

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This week, we start a brand new mini-series with Little Green Light about how your nonprofit can develop an engaging membership program to add another revenue stream for your organization. In this first segment, we’ll start by talking about the different types of membership programs your nonprofit may decide to launch. Next, we have a new Nonprofit…

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Behind the scenes Mastermind planning with Jess and Cindy 29:34

1M ago29:34

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Imagine a world where ambitious entrepreneurs gather, unbound by geographical constraints, to forge unbreakable bonds and propel their businesses to new heights. In this unfiltered conversation, you'll be a fly on the wall as Jess and Cindy prepare for our upcoming Mastermind retreat. From cross-country flights and cozy Airbnb sanctuaries to curati…

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E48: Empowering Communities through Compassion: LaVal Brewer's Journey in Nonprofit Leadership 38:03

2M ago38:03

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Welcome to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today I’m joined by LaVal Brewer, President and CEO of South County Outreach. With over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, LaVal shares his journey from youth to leadership. He credits his success to God's guidance, emphasizing how faith informs his servant leadership approach. At South County Ou…

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333 7 Deadly Sins of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 1:42:08

2M ago1:42:08

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Inspired by this podcast, Marielena and I discuss the 7 Deadly Sins of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ("DEI"). Here are the cliff notes (AI?) version if you are unable to listen. Let us know what you think and where you stand on DEI. We wrap up the show with a fun chat about optical illusions and what they can teach us about how we think and inter…

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254. Six Elements of Inspiring Nonprofit Newsletters + Conflict Resolution Strategies 32:50

2M ago32:50

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This week, we’re wrapping up our mini-series with Little Green Light about donor retention with advice about how to keep donors engaged in your mission with inspiring email newsletters. Next, we have a Rewind of an interview with Christopher Arnold about how your nonprofit leaders can successfully manage conflicts, and even proactively develop a co…

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Balancing Two Businesses with Jennie Armstrong 44:37

1M ago44:37

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Jennie Armstrong, founder of Wild Awake and Delve, started her second business when she kept getting people who weren’t her core audience asking for her services. Jennie shares the behind-the-scenes journey of transitioning from a solopreneur to building a thriving consulting firm and online program - under the banner of two brands. Discover her st…

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E47: Cultivating Effective Leadership and a Positive Organizational Culture with Executive Coach Steve Smith 44:22

2M ago44:22

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Welcome back to the Lead with Heart podcast! Today I'm excited to share insights from Steve Smith, Executive Coach and founder of Growth Source Coaching. With over 40 years of business experience, Steve has helped countless leaders improve their skills and build thriving organizations. We discuss the challenges nonprofit leaders face in developing …

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332 Mary Evelyn Pritchard "The Holographic Home" 1:47:13

1M ago1:47:13

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Mary Evelyn Pritchard is an artist and community weaver whose work focuses on creating sacred spaces and experiences. In her business practice The Holographic Home, she works as a Feng Shui practitioner, interior designer and land worker. In addition, she has been actively exploring the realms of feminine embodiment and eros through study and perso…

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253. Donor Thank-You Letters + 5 Giving Trends Every Fundraiser Should Keep an Eye On 43:55

2M ago43:55

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This week, we continue our new mini-series with Little Green Light about how your nonprofit can improve its donor retention efforts, this time specifically focusing on how to write gift acknowledgment letters that help maximize your nonprofit’s opportunities to receive future gifts. Next, we have a new Nonprofits in the News segment with a report o…

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Esmeralda Vazquez from the IE Labor Institute and Karen Serrano from Uplift San Bernardino 58:00

2M ago58:00

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Send us a text Esmeralda Vazquez from the IE Labor Institute and Karen Serrano from Uplift San BernardinoBy Erin Brinker

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Partnership Playbook: Unlocking Revenue Streams for Consultants with Dana Snyder 47:59

2M ago47:59

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Are you struggling to find the right partners to accelerate your nonprofit consulting business growth? In this candid conversation, Dana Snyder, CEO of Missions to Movement, shares her invaluable insights on building strategic partnerships that drive revenue and impact. With over 7 years of experience in the nonprofit space, Dana reveals the behind…

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331 Jo Shuman "Mental Health Nurse" 1:47:17

2M ago1:47:17

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Jo Shuman is a mental health nurse, in the field for 30 years. She has worked in several settings: Community Mental Health Clinics; Substance Abuse Programs; a State Prison; and has spent the last 10 years working for the Ulster County Mobile Mental Health Team. She just completed a year long program through Psychedelics Today called Vital: Psyched…

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252. How Often to Ask Donors for Gifts + Advocate for Issues Impacting Your Community 28:03

3M ago28:03

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This week, we continue our new mini-series with Little Green Light about how your nonprofit can improve its donor retention efforts, this time specifically focusing on how often you can ask donors for additional gifts. Then we take a Rewind back to a conversation Jenni had with Bethany Snyder to talk about how and why nonprofits should get involved…

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