Deborah Marshall, Nonprofit PRO’s 2020 Fundraiser Of The Year

Mickey visits with Deborah Marshall, recently named Nonprofit PRO‘s 2020 Fundraiser of the year. An expert in strategic initiatives, Deborah Marshall is a seasoned and innovative administrator who oversees all operations at the American Fundraising Foundation. We talk about the award, AmFund’s activities, and about establishing a healthy and rewarding workplace culture. We welcome support … Read more

teenyBIG, Human Centered Design with Emily Taylor

Talking with Emily Taylor, Principal of teenyBIG, to talk about the work she does using Human Centered Design to turn “lackluster followers into passionate supporters.” We define what Human Centered Design is, and how these principles are used across an entire organization and its operations. Human Centered Design is not just limited to website construction. … Read more

Good Goes Further, with Steven Aguiar

Mickey visits with Steven Aguiar, the founder of Good Goes Further, a company that helps nonprofits create and execute a plan for digital growth. We talk about: What “growth marketing” is, and how nonprofit use it. Frameworks to map growth marketing strategies. The most effective Facebook advertising strategies. A socially responsible approach to digital advertising. … Read more

Your Virtual Events, with Therese Jardine

Mickey gets to talk with Therese Jardine, Principal of Strategic Event Procurement. We talk about the shift away from in-person fundraising galas towards virtual events. Therese shares best practices and some solid advice about what nonprofits should or should not to when planning a virtual event. We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. … Read more

Big Philanthropy–Bad Idea? With Robert Drake

Visiting with Robert Drake, we tackle the issue of “Big Philanthropy.” What exactly is Big Philanthropy? Is there any danger to letting enormous wealth sectors of our economy to be spent with no government oversight? We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

There Are No Magic Beans, Websites and Marketing with Susanne Allen

SnapCast talks with Susanne Allen of Allen Farm Studios about website design, content development, and how content drives the internet to your door. Anyone who says you can pay them money to magically raise your SEO is selling you “magic beans.” She contends that you are doing your org a disservice if all you do … Read more

Leaders Invest In Themselves, with Mary Hiland

Mary Hiland of Hiland Counsulting talks with us at length about issues in leadership development, especially as they apply to Board Chairs, examining a 2016 study of board chairs. Among the things we discuss: 51% of board chairs reported there was nothing to do to prepare them for board leadership. Mentorship was one thing board … Read more