Can you sell your nonprofit’s mission in 5 minutes?    Get ready to make a memorable first impression and maximize every funding opportunity.  Join Brittan and Cara to ensure you are ‘Elevator Pitch Perfect’ for funders, and always prepared to create authentic connections with potential supporters.  Unlock the secrets to Elevator Pitch Creation with tips to share your: Passion for the Mission: Dive deep into why the cause matters to you. Personal Touch: Share your unique experiences to captivate your audience. Impact Visibility: Reveal the powerful impact of your work wi ..read more

Dive into the latest nonprofit trends direct from AFP Icon 2024! From using AI ‘for good’ to community-driven fundraising, discover how your organization can thrive in today's challenging landscape. With topline takeaways on the newest trends driving nonprofit impact, Jena, joined by the Donorbox team and guest Maria Bryan, Director of Storytelling at Rustic Roots, unpack potential impacts and key insights, plus their personal ‘stand-out’ trend picks from this year’s biggest fundraising conference.   Join us to explore:  Artificial Intelligence in Fundraising: AI's growing role in ..read more

Refueling with Stories and Strategies for Nonprofit Success This week, our podcast waves hello from a short post-Easter break. We're gathering stories, strategies, and inspiration to spark new thinking that's all about elevating your nonprofit work and growing your mission. Stay with us, as we return next week, April 11, ready to empower your mission like never before.  Your journey to nonprofit excellence is our priority, and we can't wait to be part of your next big leap! Are you looking for more fundraising resources to inspire you while we are on our one-week pause? Subscribe to Th ..read more

Today, we're drawing on expert advice from Geng Wang, CEO of Civic Champs, to guide you through the nuances of attracting, engaging, and retaining the heart and soul of your organization—your volunteers.  Join us for more on: Crafting appealing volunteer opportunities. Cultivating a culture of appreciation and growth. Integrating technology and best practices for program effectiveness. Transforming volunteer initiatives into key organizational assets. From leveraging technology to cultivating community and purpose, Jena and Geng provide actionable insights to keep your volunteers commit ..read more

Build Your Nonprofit Brand without Breaking the Bank! Ready to elevate your nonprofit's brand presence without draining your resources? In this episode, Cara sits down with Dustin Gladwell, the visionary founder and CEO of CharlieMike.org, to uncover the keys to budget-friendly branding.  With a wealth of experience in both marketing and nonprofit leadership, Dustin shares practical tips and strategies to help you maximize brand impact on a limited budget. Learn how to: Build strategies for maintaining brand consistency with limited resources. Apply actionable advice on narrative craftin ..read more

Is your social media missing the mark with supporters?  Find your audience with Cara and Nonprofit Marketing Nerd CEO, Kelly Gagnon, who shares five simple strategies to streamline and systematize your social media strategy to elevate your impact!  Dig into how social media is often overlooked despite being critical to engaging existing, and attracting new, supporters to your cause.  If all you hear after posting is crickets, join us for easily implementable tactics and resources, and learn how to: Plan and prioritize social media campaigns Consistently maintain your social med ..read more

Are you struggling to find new donors? Or ways to reach a new audience? Spreading the word about your nonprofit isn't just a task—it's the heartbeat of your mission. Good digital marketing is key to letting people know what your cause is all about, great digital marketing consistently attracts new donors by leveraging tools, platforms, and tactics available to nonprofit fundraisers to maximum effect. Today Jena dives into digital marketing for nonprofits with Chris Barlow, Founder and Director of Beeline, keeping it simple as they dip into deep marketing principles and the power of active li ..read more

Elevate Donor Retention with Experiential Fundraising Ready to dive deep into experiential fundraising and its potential for redefining donor engagement and retention? Join Jena and Donorbox Fundraising Strategist, Brittan Stockert, to unpack the transformative power of creating memorable donor experiences.  We explore the growing shift from traditional to experiential fundraising, understanding the changing donor landscape, and why making fundraising interesting is more crucial than ever. Learn how experiential fundraising builds authentic connections, transcends transactional interact ..read more

Looking to recruit inspired, game-changing staff, volunteers, or board members for your nonprofit?  Dive into our latest episode where we explore the essence of true changemakers. Discover how to identify the transformative changes needed within your organization and learn the art of seeking out the right blend of skills and qualities that make a nonprofit professional truly stand out. In this episode, Jena breaks down the traits that set these individuals apart and guides you through building an environment that not only attracts but also nurtures these pivotal players. From your existi ..read more

Facing a nonprofit storytelling content dilemma?  Sharing powerful stories to illustrate mission impact can present tricky ethical decision-making for nonprofits.  In this episode, we dive into finding the delicate balance between impact and integrity that allows us to tell stories that uplift rather than exploit while inspiring action from donors. Join Cara and Carly Euler, Marketing Manager at Memory Fox, for 20 minutes of sound, easy-to-implement advice and best practice using the science of storytelling to ensure ethical, inclusive, and respectful storytelling is central to your ..read more