Podcast: Nonprofit SnapCast

Nonprofit Management isn’t easy. We’re here to help. The Snapcast is a new, interview-based podcast focusing on issues in nonprofit management—from board development, to fundraising, to volunteer management, and everything in between. We hope to inspire you and to illuminate the path to meeting your mission goals.

Acquiring and Retaining Grants, with Patrice Davis

Talking with Patrice Davis founder of Grants Works, about acquiring and retaining grants. We discuss: • Ongoing availability of private sector and federal government grants. • Noticeable trends in how foundations are funding nonprofits impacted by the slowdown (and increased need) caused by COVID-19. • The continued and possibly increased importance of collaborative partnerships when … Read more

Moving Up in Your Fundraising Career, with Robin Cabral

Talking with Robin Cabral on the topic of Fundraising Career Advancement: How to Move Up in Your Fundraising Career By Building Your Personal Brand. Among the topics we cover: Leveraging social media to advance in your fundraising career. How does your fundraising resume fits into today’s digital world? Creating a digital fundraising persona that stands … Read more

Circuit Riding with Che Casul

The Center for Social and Environmental Stewardship is an organization founded under the name Circuit Rider in 1976. Returning to its original name, Circuit Rider has a long and storied history in Sonoma county of being an incubator for young leaders. Many people in positions of power in the community started their career with Circuit … Read more

Voter Engagement in Nonprofits, with Katharine Hill and Tanya Rhodes Smith

Mickey talks with Katharine Hill and Tanya Rhodes Smith about Political Social Work, and the role all nonprofits should play in encouraging their stakeholders to vote. Our conversation covers: Nonpartisan voter engagement is legal, ethical and professional and central to building power in the communities that nonprofits work within. Communities with high voter turnout report … Read more

Untapped Volunteer Potential Among Teens, with Alejandro Morles

Our guest is Alejandro Morles, Founder and President of the Warm Ears, Warm Hearts Foundation. We talk about his journey starting a nonprofit at the age of fifteen, and the importance of reaching out to young volunteers as ambassadors of the organization. We cover the following topics: Teens are not inexperienced and are quite willing … Read more

Building A Better Mouse, with Carol Hamilton

With more than 20 years experience in the nonprofit sector, Carol works with organizations to help them get clarity on strategic challenges for greater mission impact. Carol keeps a list of free resources on her firm’s website: Grace Social Sector Consulting. We talk about design thinking and human centered design: What is design thinking? How … Read more