Best Yolanda Johnson Podcasts (2024)

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Special Episode: Live from the AADO Conference 38:55

4d ago38:55

38:55

Veritus Group was incredibly honored to be the Presenting Sponsor for the AADO Conference in 2024. AADO (African American Development Officers Network) is a network of more than 3,500 fundraising professionals of color. Their annual conference is the premier event for fundraising, development, and operations professionals of color, and their allies…

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Do You Know the Hidden Potential in Your Donor File? 33:31

26d ago33:31

33:31

Over the past two decades, our team at Veritus has analyzed hundreds of different non-profits’ data files, and we see the same trends over and over again. While overall revenue may go up year-over-year, many donors give less over time (or go away altogether). But organizations are often unaware this is happening because the loss is covered up by gi…

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Practical Tips for Facilitating a Donor Meeting 38:22

1M ago38:22

38:22

As a fundraiser, you play two roles in any donor meeting. First, you’re there to be a partner to your donor, which means you’re seeking to learn more about their passions so you can help to match those with your organization’s programs. And your second role is to act as a facilitator so that everyone is on the same page about the purpose of the mee…

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103. Children’s Forum President and CEO Erin Smeltzer 30:57

1M ago30:57

30:57

Children aren’t just our future – they’re also our present. That’s why SMPR President Heidi Otway sat down to talk with Children’s Forum President and CEO Erin Smeltzer, an advocate for quality early childhood education for young students across the country. Inspired by her mother’s impact as the first female first responder in her county, Erin kne…

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How Mid-Level and Direct Response Can Partner Together 25:42

2M ago25:42

25:42

Building a partnership between mid-level and direct response is crucial to your organization’s success. Yet many organizations are missing out on opportunities to align these groups in a way that will strengthen the donor pipeline. For this episode, we invited special guests Becca Burgess, VP of Client Services at Moore, and Kara Ansotegui, Senior …

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Measuring Metrics That Matter 36:37

2M ago36:37

36:37

Many non-profit leaders rely on metrics because it’s easier than sitting down with their frontline fundraisers each week and helping them stay focused and accountable to their strategic plan. But when your fundraising performance metrics are not aligned with building meaningful relationships with your donors, it can cause a whole host of problems. …

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102. Florida Behavioral Health Association CEO + President Melanie Brown-Woofter 28:21

2M ago28:21

28:21

To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, SMPR CEO and Founder April Salter sat down with Florida Behavioral Health Association CEO and President Melanie Brown-Woofter to discuss her work in the mental health space. Growing up in the tight-knit community of Wakulla County, caring for others was a way of life that seamlessly translated into her early c…

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What to Do When You Inherit a Caseload 24:49

3M ago24:49

24:49

Many fundraisers aren’t starting their caseloads from scratch – they’re inheriting a donor caseload that was previously managed by someone else. Whether you’re a new hire, or you’re moving into a new role within the same organization and taking on a new caseload, this transition can be complicated. How do you introduce yourself to these donors who …

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Mapping the Donor Journey: A Pipeline Health Checklist 21:10

3M ago21:10

21:10

Is your organization set up to support the donor journey? What structures do you have in place to develop your donor relationships from initial acquisition to cultivation, mid-level, major gifts, and planned giving? These are some of the questions you need to consider as you work to build a healthy donor pipeline. In this episode, Richard and Jeff …

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101. Robin Hassler Thompson, Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center Executive Director 30:17

3M ago30:17

30:17

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SMPR President Heidi Otway sat down with Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center’s Executive Director Robin Hassler Thompson to discuss her journey through politics and navigating her life as a human rights activist. Thompson’s political passion was ignited as a high school senior while volunteering for …

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How to Get a Donor Meeting Back on Track 25:11

4M ago25:11

25:11

We’ve all been in meetings where the conversation getssidetracked. Maybe someone present is very chatty and wants to spend the first half hour catching up. Maybe one individual has another topic they want to discuss, outside of what was outlined in the agenda. Or maybe no one is clear on why they’re there at all, so the conversation wanders until t…

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Celebrating Women in Fundraising, Featuring Yolanda F. Johnson 25:12

4M ago25:12

25:12

In celebration of Women’s History Month, today’s episode isall about how women are shaping and changing the field of fundraising. Our special guest joining us for this conversation is Yolanda F. Johnson, President and Founder of YFJ Consulting and Women of Color in Fundraising and Leadership (WOC)™, which specializes in fundraising, philanthropy, a…

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Yes, You Do Need to Ask All Year Long! 35:17

5M ago35:17

35:17

Asking your donors for gifts isn’t something you should save for the year-end giving season. When you’re tuned in to your donor’s giving preferences and interests, you can bring them additional giving opportunities even outside their regular giving season. For this episode, we invited two guest fundraisers and clients of ours to share their experti…

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Working From Your Energy: Bringing Your Best Self to Your Work With Donors 32:02

5M ago32:02

32:02

When you work at a non-profit organization, just as in any job, there will be times that you feel stuck, discouraged, or uninspired. This work is hard, and it’s not uncommon to experience feelings of burnout or frustration. If you’re in a space like that, how do you shift your energy so you can bring your best self to your work with donors? For thi…

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100. SalterMitchell PR Founder + CEO April Salter 24:25

5M ago24:25

24:25

The 100th episode of the Fluent in Floridian podcast features none other than SalterMitchell PR CEO and Founder April Salter. From her idyllic upbringing in Key West to her dynamic career as an entrepreneur and PR professional, April's story is a testament to her love of the Sunshine State. Tune into this special 100th episode as April discusses he…

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Finding the Right Job: Tips from a Non-Profit Recruiting Expert 51:02

6M ago51:02

51:02

When you’re looking for your next fundraising position, how do you evaluate which opportunities are most aligned with your professional goals? What questions should you ask in your conversations with hiring managers to learn more about their culture and evaluate whether the role is a good fit? In this podcast episode, Karen and Matt are joined by s…

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How to Get Yourself Transitioned into the New Year 20:31

6M ago20:31

20:31

Welcome to January! In these first weeks of the year, you’re likely still finishing out the year-end season, thanking donors for gifts received, and assessing your performance compared to your goals. At the same time, you’re working on communication plans and strategies for the year ahead. In this episode, Jeff is joined by Theresa Tapocsi and Edie…

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How to Be an Effective Non-Profit Leader and Manager 31:33

7M ago31:33

31:33

When we talk to passionate fundraisers who are deeply committed to their donors, their most common complaint about their work is that they don’t feel supported by their managers. People leave organizations because of it, yet management skills are often undervalued in the non-profit space. In today’s episode, Karen and Jeff talk through some of the …

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An Interview with the American Brain Foundation 29:44

7M ago29:44

29:44

When an anonymous check for $100,000 arrived at the American Brain Foundation, their fundraising team was blown away. The organization certainly wasn’t so large that this level of giving was typical. Who was this anonymous person, and what made them decide to give so generously? In this episode, Jeff and Diana interview two members of the team at t…

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How to Meaningfully Transition a Donor Relationship 28:22

8M ago28:22

28:22

When you have a healthy donor pipeline, there will come a time when you need to transition a donor relationship to someone else. Whether the donor is moving from mid-level to a major gifts portfolio or from a higher level of giving back into mid-level or direct response, you need to have protocols in place so that the transition feels seamless to t…

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It’s Time to Move on From Moves Management 15:21

8M ago15:21

15:21

When moves management was first introduced as a strategy to help fundraisers manage their caseloads, it was a step forward in putting some much-needed structure around the donor pipeline. But now, some non-profits have taken the idea too far. A lot of organizations have gotten stuck on rigid definitions of what “stage” a donor is at. Moves manageme…

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How The Veritus Way Changed Our Work with Partners: An Interview with the East Texas Food Bank 29:29

9M ago29:29

29:29

At the AFP Conference last summer, two fundraisers from the East Texas Food Bank reached out to Jeff. They wanted to share with him how taking our Certification Course two years ago has made a huge difference for them in building deeper donor relationships and bringing in more revenue for their mission. We felt so inspired by the conversation and t…

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99. Volunteer Florida CEO Josie Tamayo 27:42

9M ago27:42

27:42

Josie Tamayo has never been afraid to be “the first.” Inspired by her mother’s legal career in Cuba, Tamayo grew up in rural Georgia to become the only Hispanic woman to graduate from her law school class. Tamayo’s passion for helping others drew her to a career in public service, where she charted a course from state attorneys' offices to the Seco…

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How to Talk About Fundraising Within Your Organization 16:28

9M ago16:28

16:28

One of the greatest barriers to your success in relational fundraising is whether or not the rest of your organization understands and supports this work. We hear stories all the time from frustrated fundraisers who aren’t able to get important program information, can’t easily share the impact, and don’t have donor offers to present. So for this e…

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The Basics You Still Don't Have Down 27:57

10M ago27:57

27:57

We get a lot of questions from our community about basic best practices in fundraising. And we get it! It’s one thing to understand these ideas in theory, but even the most experienced fundraisers run into questions when it comes to implementation. So, for this podcast episode, we’ve compiled some of the most common questions we receive about the b…

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The Three Legs of a Successful Planned Giving Program 20:03

10M ago20:03

20:03

For your organization to continue to grow, you need to invest in an organized program for identifying and stewarding planned gifts. Planned giving is an essential part of relational fundraising, yet so many fundraisers avoid it simply because they don’t have a system that supports them to engage donors in this way. So for this podcast episode, we’l…

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Elijah Johnson 20:00

11M ago20:00

20:00

Elijah Johnson also known as EJ, is an American singer and actor, and former member of the boy band Mindless Behavior. He stops by the show to talk about his role in the Hit Broadway ShowBy TimothyHodgeShow

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L. Steven Taylor 30:00

11M ago30:00

30:00

L Steven Taylor stops by the show to talk about his role as Mufasa in the hit broadway show The Lion KingBy TimothyHodgeShow

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How to Be More Efficient in Your Year-End Planning 17:08

11M ago17:08

17:08

If you put off your year-end planning until October or November, you may find yourself scrambling to get things done at the last minute, without any broader strategy behind your communications. Which is why we recommend starting now! But we know it can be overwhelming to think about everything you need to do at year-end. So in this episode, we’re s…

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Matt Coonan 27:00

11M ago27:00

27:00

Author Matt Coonan stops by the show to talk about his new book Toy Gun and about his upcoming projects.Matt is a poet, emcee & teacher from New YorkBy TimothyHodgeShow

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Re-Release: What’s Holding You Back from Investing in Major Gifts? 16:34

11M ago16:34

16:34

At this point, most organizations have realized the value of having a relational major gifts program. But there are still many non-profit leaders out there who can’t get over the initial cost of investing in a major gifts program, even though those programs can have an ROI of 10 to 1, or more! So, what’s holding you back from investing in major gif…

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98. Crisis Management Advisor & Best-Selling Author Melissa Agnes 31:39

12M ago31:39

31:39

As social media emerged in the early 2000s, many top corporate executives and business leaders wrote it off as a passing trend. Frustrated by crisis management professionals’ hesitancy to embrace digital communications, Melissa Agnes saw an opportunity to serve a developing industry. Nearly 15 years later. Agnes is a leading voice on all things cri…

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Malcom Christopher II 45:00

12M ago45:00

45:00

Gospel sensation Malcom Christopher II stops by the show to promote his latest single "Mighty You Are" and to talk about his upcoming projects “By TimothyHodgeShow

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Bishop T. Veron House 31:00

12M ago31:00

31:00

Bishop T. Veron House stops by the show to talk about his upcoming projectsBy TimothyHodgeShow

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Can We All Just Get Along? 13:57

12M ago13:57

13:57

Having a culture of collaboration is critical to your success in fundraising. Do you have solid relationships with your counterparts in Finance, Program, and Marketing? Or does each department prioritize their own individual goals, at the expense of your mission? Poor communication and competition between departments means that your donor is not ge…

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Re-Release: Five Things Every Fundraiser Should Do in the Summer 11:08

1y ago11:08

11:08

It’s summertime! Hopefully, you’re taking some quality time off. And whenever you’re back in the office, you may even find yourself with some quiet days where your inbox is not blowing up and all your meetings are cancelled. This is a great time to reflect and plan for how you’re going to meet your goals by year-end. In this episode re-release from…

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How to Identify the BEST Candidate in Your Hiring Pool 35:34

1y ago35:34

35:34

Even before the pandemic, finding and hiring the right candidates for fundraising roles was a challenge. Now, many organizations are struggling to even get a good pool of candidates, let alone find the right candidate from within that pool. In this podcast episode, Jeff and Karen are joined by special guest Paul Towne, Executive Search Consultant w…

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Jason Mitchell 28:00

1y ago28:00

28:00

Actor Jason Mitchell stops by the show to talk about his role on the new upcoming BET Movie Call Her King.By TimothyHodgeShow

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Dealing with Boundaries and Inappropriate Situations with Donors 35:17

1y ago35:17

35:17

Many fundraisers can share about a time where a donor overstepped one of their personal boundaries. Yet historically, the non-profit sector has not been proactive about preparing for when a donor says or does something inappropriate. A fundraiser is tasked with bringing in funds for an important cause, but that should never come at the expense of t…

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Chelsey Green 20:00

1y ago20:00

20:00

Chelsey Green stops by the showBy TimothyHodgeShow

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Re-Release: 7 Ways to Stand Out with Your Donors 22:28

1y ago22:28

22:28

Your donors give because it makes them feel connected to their heart and passion for making a difference in the world. And your organization is probably not the only one they’re giving to, which means that your donors are getting a lot of messages from the organizations they sponsor. With so much competition for their attention, how do you stand ou…

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Fluent in Floridian: Summer Break 0:45

1y ago0:45

0:45

Fluent in Floridian is going on summer break! So far this year, the podcast has featured some fascinating Floridians, from high-profile politicos to pro athletes. Use this time to catch up on episodes you may have missed, and stay tuned for the new season to begin later this summer.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report 23:47

1y ago23:47

23:47

The 2023 report by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project revealed that for the first time in a decade, the national average for major giving revenue went DOWN by -4% in 2022. This has generated a lot of concern in the fundraising community about the future of philanthropy. The good news is – you don’t have to accept decreasing revenue as the new no…

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Everyone Needs a Coach 24:19

1y ago24:19

24:19

Have you ever experienced the impact of a coach in your life? Maybe you had a great coach when you played sports or an instrument. Or perhaps you’ve worked with a life coach, spiritual advisor, or someone who’s an expert in a hobby of yours. How has that impacted you? The role of a coach is somewhat different from a teacher or instructor. They’re n…

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97. Pro Golfer Kamaiu Johnson 26:01

1y ago26:01

26:01

When Kamaiu Johnson was spotted swinging a tree branch at golf balls that rolled astray near his grandmother’s house, onlookers could see that the teen was a natural talent. Many masterful strokes later, Johnson is now one of the few black golfers at the professional level, and he’s committed to making golf look “more like America.” Tune in as prof…

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Major Gifts Is NOT a 9-5 Job 17:17

1+ y ago17:17

17:17

This topic is a controversial one. But stay with us for a minute! Any fundraiser’s primary objective is to connect with donors. And those donors are people with busy lives. They might only be available after 5pm, or only on weekends. They might be located internationally. For so many reasons, MGOs need to be flexible so they can meet when it’s conv…

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96. Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie 36:23

1+ y ago36:23

36:23

From hurricanes to pandemics to refugee crises, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has led the state’s response to countless disasters. FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie joins SalterMitchell PR CEO + Founder April Salter to share stories from the emergency operations center, and discuss his career trajectory from local law enforcement to…

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You (Yes, YOU) Can Talk Confidently About Planned Giving! 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

27:45

If you’ve shied away from bringing up planned giving in your donor conversations… you’re not alone! Whether you’re a major gift officer, mid-level officer, executive director of your organization – many people feel some hesitation about bringing up a topic that touches on the donor’s death. On this podcast episode, Jeff and Richard interview Robert…

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Boards + Fundraising: How to Create a Thriving Partnership 21:41

1+ y ago21:41

21:41

Are your board members actively engaged in fundraising for your non-profit? And if not – how can you encourage them to get involved? In this episode, Jeff Schreifels and Karen Kendrick are joined by Renita Tyson for a conversation about how non-profits can build a better partnership with their boards. Renita is a Client Experience Leader at Veritus…