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If youâve been thinking about a career change, but still want to stay in the nonprofit sector, then this episode is for you! I sat down with special guest, Julia Devine, founder of Relatable Nonprofit. She shared her journey from six-figure nonprofit job to consultant including how she made the shift, stepped out of her comfort zone, and what she wished she had done differently. Julia also dove into what kind of people are right for consulting and how to work less while still managing to grow your business. This is a fantastic episode for nonprofit leaders looking to make a pivot and remain in the sector.
About Julia
Julia Devine quit her six-figure nonprofit job to pursue consulting at 25. After building a successful agency to serve nonprofits, she decided to teach others how to do it. Besides running the business, she is gardening, practicing yoga, or reading a good book. Relatable Nonprofit empowers growth-driven women with nonprofit hearts to succeed in consulting. Motherly, Canvas Rebel, Bloomerang, Bonterra, Keela, Nonprofit Hub, Virtuous, and others have featured Relatable Nonprofit.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn strategies for pivoting into nonprofit consulting like:
Making a shift from nonprofit work to consulting (3:30)
What is the Relatable Nonprofit? (9:40)
Nonprofit marketing strategies (13:45)
Stepping out of your comfort zone (19:45)
What Julia wished she had done differently (23:45)
What kind of people are right for consulting (29:40)
How to work less and still grow the business (35:20)
Teasers
âYou never know what could happen in a business. You always have to preempt things and anticipate everything that could go right or wrong in a relationship.â
âThe right people to be consultants are highlighter people. People who use highlighters and take good notes.â
âWhen it used to just be a laundry list that you're chipping away at, you end up spending so much more time on needless things. But when you have time blocked on your calendar for what you want to get done in a week, you realize that you're wasting a lot of time that you really don't even need to be working.â
Resources
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
Resources for New and Aspiring Consultants: https://www.relatablenonprofit.com/gifts
Follow Julia and Catalina on Instagram: @relatable_nonprofit
Connect with The Relatable Nonprofit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/relatablenonprofit
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/pivoting-to-consulting
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If youâre looking for ways to make a massive, lasting impact with your nonprofit, then this episode is for you. I sat down with special guest, Jennifer Hutchins Executive Director of the Maine Association of Nonprofits and collaboration expert. She spoke on the importance of collaborating across different sectors and how it has transformed nonprofit organizations. She dove into examples of strong collaborations and how organizations are thriving in a post-COVID world. This is a great opportunity to learn strategies for maximizing your organizationâs impact.
About Jennifer
Since July 2016, Jennifer Hutchins has been the Executive Director of the Maine Association of Nonprofits, the stateâs leading organization for Maineâs charitable nonprofit sector with more than 1,000 members from all 16 counties. She serves on the boards of the National Council of Nonprofits and the Maine Philanthropy Center and the advisory boards of the USM Muskie School of Public Service and the Foundation for Portland (ME) Public Schools.
Prior to joining MANP, she was Executive Director of Creative Portland, where she led the City of Portlandâs efforts to strengthen the creative economy. Jennifer also served as Director of Communications and External Affairs at the USM Muskie School of Public Service for nine years and as Marketing Director at Portland Stage Company from 1995-2000. After graduating from college, she worked for nonprofit and public institutions in Washington D.C., and France.
In May 2020, Jennifer was selected to serve on Governor Millsâ Economic Recovery Committee, tasked with putting forth recommendations to alleviate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the stateâs economy. Jennifer holds a masterâs in public policy and management and lives in Portland with her husband and two daughters.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn the importance of cross-sector collaboration and strategies to get started including:
The impact of cross-sector collaboration (7:45)
Examples of strong collaborations (13:25)
Trends in the nonprofit sector (24:20)
How organizations are thriving in a post-COVID world (30:35)
Benefits of joining a state nonprofit association (36:50)
Teasers
âWhat we know about impactful collaboration is it takes people who have skills and the time, and space to be able to develop a really sophisticated partnership.â
âCollaboration takes on many, many different forms. We need to really think through how we're looking at our business model. How can we be more entrepreneurial? How can we save resources?â
âThe thriving nonprofits are the ones that are taking a hard look at compensation and paying attention to how they're being competitive in the marketplace with the types of people that they want to attract to their nonprofits. They are looking at their compensation philosophies. They're looking at their benefits.â
Resources
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
The Maine Association of Nonprofits Website: https://www.nonprofitmaine.org/support-us
Follow the Maine Association of Nonprofits on Instagram: @mainenonprofits
Connect with the Maine Association of Nonprofits on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mainenonprofits/
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/cross-sector-collaboration
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If youâre a nonprofit leader looking to make a change in your organization, then this episode is for you! I sat down with Christa Stelzmuller, Chief Technology Officer of charity:water, to chat about how nonprofits can become more innovative. We dove into how to leverage technology, even if your nonprofit is small. Christa also shares strategies for implementing change like getting everyone on the same page, ensuring your systems are working together, and more.
About Christa
Christa is the CTO of charity: water, a non-profit organization that offers clean drinking water to individuals in developing countries. Since 2006, charity: water has relentlessly pursued its goal of ending the global water crisis, fueled by optimism, collaborative efforts with local partners, and the generosity of supporters, aiming to ensure universal access to clean water within our lifetime.
Throughout her career, Christa has consistently applied a multidisciplinary approach, using data and technology to drive better decisions, products, and delivery. With a strong focus on innovation and mission-driven work, she excels in translating vision into strategy, effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, and fostering productivity through collaborative leadership.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn strategies for implementing technology and change in your nonprofit including:
What a CTO (chief technology officer) does (12:00)
Leveraging technology to diversify your revenue streams (13:55)
Working in new and innovative ways (17:45)
Advice for smaller nonprofits (21:00)
Opportunities to innovate your organization (27:30)
Tying in financial data with other data, information, and systems within the organization (30:10)
Ensuring all systems are working together effectively (33:00)
Change management tips (36:40)
When a nonprofit needs a CTO (39:45)
Teasers
âIt doesn't matter what stage of growth you're in, there will be a moment where change is going to be hard.â
âThink early and often about your data and what matters to you about your data. Setting that foundation well early will save you so much time and energy later.â
âDon't jump to implementation too quickly.â
Resources
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
charity: water Website: https://www.charitywater.org/our-approach/100-percent-model
Connect with Christa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cstelzmuller
Follow charity: water on Instagram: @charitywater
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/implementing-technology-and-change
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If youâre looking for a way to improve your nonprofitâs fundraising strategy, then this podcast episode is for you. I sat down with special guest and impact data expert, John Mark Vanderpool. He is diving into how to get clarity on your nonprofitâs big goals, collect and translate data meaningfully, and put the right systems in place. This is a great episode to tune into, especially before the big end-of-the-year fundraising push.
About John Mark
Donors demand impact data and many organizations need additional resources and training to measure and market their impact. John Mark Vanderpool, co-founder of Social Impact Solutions, works diligently to equip non-profit organizations with essential fundraising and impact tools, facilitating their journey toward growing more effectively.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn strategies for collecting and communicating impact data in a meaningful way, including:
How to collect data and translate it into meaningful impact data (9:20)
Getting clarity on your nonprofitâs big goals (13:15)
How to communicate data effectively (18:05)
Working together to provide a cohesive picture of social impact data (26:00)
Examples of key performance indicators (KPIs) (32:10)
Putting the right systems in place (41:05)
Teasers
âThings get more complicated as time goes on. We want to keep things streamlined and straightforward.â
âWe're all human and we resonate with stories. If you can back those stories with data points that are substantiated and sound, then that's the magic combination.â
âWhen we get the right people together from ops, from finance programs, and from marketing and communications, in the room once a month is a huge step.â
Resources
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
Social Impact Solutions Website: https://socialimpactsolutions.com/
Quiz to Maximize Fundraising Potential: https://www.fundraisingquiz.org/
Connect with John Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mark-vanderpool-521485184/
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/communicating-impact-data
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Are you a nonprofit leader battling burnout? If youâre working in the nonprofit sector, chances are youâve had some experience with burnout, which is why I was so excited to sit down with special guest and nonprofit coach, Elle McPherson. She breaks down burnout red flags, contributing factors, balancing woo with logic, and so much more. This is a great episode for leaders looking for practical strategies to overcome burnout!
About Elle
Elle has over 15 years of experience in coaching, financial management, accounting, fundraising, proposal writing and grant management, and human resources. She has worked with a range of nonprofits including Ashoka, AmeriCorps, Outward Bound, and Heifer International. Elle earned a MBA in Nonprofit Management and MA in Sustainable International Development from the Heller School of Social Policy & Management at Brandeis University and a BA in Political Science from Bates College. Elle is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coaching Federation and received her professional coach certification from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), and is certified in the Energy Leadership Index Assessment tool. She is also a Certified Erotic Blueprint Coachâą as well as a Certified Accelerated Evolutionâą Trainer-in-Training and RYT-200 Kripalu-trained yoga teacher.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn strategies for preventing burnout, including:
Coaching nonprofit leaders (5:20)
Leadership transformation (8:35)
Overcoming burnout (10:45)
Contributing factors of burnout (12:35)
Shifting your money mindset (15:40)
Scarcity ingrained in our culture ( 24:30)
Balancing woo with practicality (27:25)
Moving from analysis to taking action (30:50)
Self-improvement book recommendations (40:15)
Teasers
âI know what it's like to work in nonprofit. I know the stress, I know the different issues. I know how unique it could be to have really specific funding requirements and certain things that don't even exist in the for-profit world.â
âStress is not conducive to new ideas and getting out there and doing things differently.
It kind of puts people in a bit of like a survival mindset.â
âIn the culture, there is this idea of if you're helping people, if you're a nurse, if you're a healer, if you're a helper, that it should somehow be sacrificing.â
Resources
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
Zesto Website: https://www.zestso.com/about
Connect with Elle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elle-mcpherson/
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/preventing-burnout
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Nonprofit leaders, if youâre ready to catapult your revenue, then this episode is for you! I sat down with special guest, Barabara OâReilly, expert fundraiser and CEO of Windmill Hill Consulting, to chat about what organizations can do to boost their fundraising revenue. We dove into whatâs holding nonprofits back and how they can grow to become financially strong organizations. We also discussed the importance of setting realistic goals and expectations when hiring a fundraiser. Plus, why relationship building and consistency are important factors in fundraising.
About Barbara
Barbara is a seasoned fundraising consultant on a mission to help more nonprofits raise more money by creating strong donor experiences. Whether it was leading record-setting reunion classes, securing tens of millions of dollars from global corporations following some of the most devastating natural disasters around the world, or overseeing a team that grew donor engagement of major individual donors, Barbara knows that fundraising is much more than just asking for money. Her firm, Windmill Hill Consulting, works with organizations giving them the resources, skills, and mindset they need to build stronger donor relationships and catapult their revenue.
Barbara serves as past president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Washington DC Metro Chapter. She sits on the board of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and AFP Foundation and chairs the Research Committee for the Giving USA Foundation. In 2020, she joined the faculty at the University of Marylandâs Do Good Institute teaching nonprofit fundraising.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn a variety of fundraising strategies, including:
What is a fundraising consultant? (4:35)
Building strong relationships (12:00)
Strategically planning fundraising initiatives (14:00)
Realistic expectations when hiring fundraisers (17:15)
How to bridge the fundraising gap in small nonprofits (23:30)
Staying organized throughout the fundraising process (30:20)
Trends in fundraising and philanthropy (35:15)
Teasers
âFundraising is about more than just asking for money.â
âThe real magic happens with conversations and with really understanding who those donors are and what drives them. But the challenge is that it takes time. And nonprofits, most of them, do not have the luxury of time.â
âSaying that there are no donors out there is preposterous. There are. We've got to reframe our language to talk about that future state. Because then the donors are going to go in that direction with you if they see there's a path they can take with you.â
Resources
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
The Windmill Hill Consulting Website: https://whillconsulting.com/
Join Barbaraâs Coaching Cohort: https://whillconsulting.com/coachingcohort/
Connect with Barbara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boreillywhc/
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/strong-donor-experiences
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Are you a nonprofit leader wondering if your organization should launch a capital campaign? If youâre on the fence about it, then this episode is for you. Iâm chatting with special guest, Amy Varga, capital campaign expert and founder of The Varga Group.
She dives into what you need to know, including how to leverage your donor base, conduct a feasibility study, and how financial planning plays an important role in campaign planning. She also breaks down how to tell the difference between incremental growth and a campaign. This is such a great episode for leaders looking to learn more about capital campaigns and how to use them in your organization.
About Amy
For over 25 years, Amy Varga has worked with organizations to strengthen philanthropy, leadership, and boards. Amy founded The Varga Group in 2013 as a management consulting firm specializing in capital campaigns, major gifts fundraising, fundraising training, retreat facilitation, board development, and leadership coaching. The Varga Group has guided over 100 higher education institutions, independent schools, and nonprofits to raise more than $250M.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll get a deeper understanding of capital campaigns including:
Amyâs lifelong dedication to nonprofits (6:30)
Assessing needs and filling the gap (9:25)
Amyâs fundraising journey (14:20)
What campaign consulting is (19:35)
Leveraging your existing donor base (24:35)
Conducting a feasibility study (28:15)
Incremental growth vs. a campaign (33:45)
The intersection of financial planning and campaign planning (40:50)
Teasers
âI think there's something magical about practitioners being educators for those programs.â
âThey're going to need to also grow their operations and their staffing and also potentially their facilities to grow all of those things. So that's what a capital campaign really is about. Sometimes I think people misunderstand a capital campaign to be a building campaign.â
âWe don't let them waste their money. Thatâs important as an ethical and integrity thing, for me to tell people upfront so that they can spend their money, building their capacity and doing all the things.â
âA good consultant will tell you, no, please don't hire us. This is not the right fit for many reasons.â
Resources
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
The Varga Group Website: https://thevargagroup.com/
Connect with Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyvarga/
Follow Amy on Instagram: @thevargagroup
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/capital-campaign
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Nonprofit leaders, are you leveraging the power of a quarterly review in your organization? If you havenât implemented one yet or are looking for ways to improve your process, then this episode is for you.
Iâm breaking down strategies for how to effectively conduct a quarterly review. Iâm giving you strategies to help you do a deep dive into your financials including establishing benchmarks, setting goals, planning for the future and so much more. Grab a notebook and tune in for a juicy episode!
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn strategies for implementing a quarterly review process for your nonprofit, including:
How to do a deep dive into your financials (1:50)
Establishing and analyzing financial benchmarks (3:40)
Checking in on progress towards your goals (7:00)
Scoring key performance indicators (8:50)
Planning for the future (11:00)
Identifying wins and challenges (14:40)
Setting goals for the upcoming quarter (20:00)
Determining your top priorities (25:40)
Teasers
âSometimes a month, 30 days, is not really long enough to see the results of your efforts and you need a little bit longer. And that's why looking at this on a quarterly basis is a great idea.â
âI really love using a quarterly cadence to look at the big picture of your organization and not get so lost in the details.â
âWe don't want to set pie in the sky goals and not really identify what's going to hold us back from achieving those goals.â
âIf you're not currently doing some sort of quarterly review with your leadership team at your organization, I would really encourage you to think about that. Because here's the thing, when everybody understands at least some level of detail on how the organization is performing, they can be an active participant in the solution and working towards the goals.â
Resources
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/implementing-quarterly-review
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If youâre a nonprofit leader looking to shake up the way you connect and collaborate, then this is the episode for you. I chat with Topher Wilkins, CEO of Opportunity Collaboration (OC), as he shares his journey of building a global community of leaders working to create positive change.
Topher also discusses the importance of understanding what people need, disrupting industry norms, and building a strong community collaborative. Plus, he shares how heâs navigating the transition to community ownership. This is a fantastic episode, especially for introverted nonprofit leaders seeking deeper connections with peers!
About Topher
Topher has been hosting people in collaborative environments for the purpose of social change for two decades. His purpose is to convene and connect nonprofit leaders, for-profit social entrepreneurs, grant-makers, impact investors, and all other agents of positive change, thereby building the ecosystem for the social sector and creating greater opportunities for international social and economic justice.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn strategies for creating collaborative environments, including:
Topherâs biggest inspiration (5:40)
Understanding what people need and shaping a community around it (10:30)
Building a global community of people who are building sustainable solutions to poverty (15:15)
Disrupting the industry (21:35)
The impact of building a strong community-based collaborative environment (24:00)
The transition to community ownership (34:40)
Teasers
âWhat happens is that it's actually beautiful for somebody who's an introvert because you have opportunities to form deeper connections.â
âWe're just ready for a new way of bringing people together a new convening model, especially coming out of the pandemic where a lot of us are craving those in-person moments to form those relationships. It feels like an industry that's ripe for disruption.â
âNo matter who we are, where we come from, how we get to the O.C., or the work we do, we are all human beings, first and foremost. And sometimes that means being parents and bringing the kiddos with us.â
Resources
Opportunity Collaboration (OC) website: https://ocimpact.com/
Connect with Topher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/topherwilkins/
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/collaborative-environments
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In this episode, Iâm giving a behind-the-scenes look at a project that is near and dear to my heart, writing a full-length book! Iâm diving into why this project is so special to me and what my journey has been like so far, including the ups, downs, and bumps in the road.
Iâm also sharing a huge mindset shift that helped me get fully aligned with my book concept and navigate the noâs Iâm getting from publishing agents. Plus, some of the biggest lessons Iâve learned so far during this process. This episode is full of important lessons that can be applied not just to writing a book, but to running a prosperous nonprofit!
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll get an update on a special project thatâs been on my heart for a long time, writing a full-length book, including:
Why this project is so special to me (1:45)
Exploring different publishing options (5:55)
A huge mindset shift (10:45)
Navigating the noâs (15: 30)
The biggest lessons Iâve learned so far (17:00)
Teasers
âWhat is it that I want to be known for? And how does this, maybe even more importantly, how does this tie to my business?â
âI'm not very patient. And once I get an idea, I'm ready to go. I'm ready to implement. I'm ready to do it. That has served me really well in many ways and also can really keep me from doing my best work, honestly.â
âJust because you think you're not an official writer doesn't mean that you can't get a traditionally published book.â
âI probably walked 30 to 40 miles in total when I was in Puerto Rico and I got a whole new idea of a way to shape and structure the book. It makes so much more sense and is going to reach a much wider audience.â
Resources
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/book-update
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If youâre a nonprofit leader looking to elevate your marketing using storytelling, then this podcast episode is for you. I chat with special guest, Diana Farias Heinrich, CEO of HabrĂĄ Marketing and ethical communication strategy expert. We dove into how she became an advocate for ethical storytelling and important lessons sheâs learned along the way.
Diana also shares the important differences between marketing and fundraising communications and how you can truly build meaningful relationships with donors, instead of transactional ones. She also gives listeners the framework of ethical storytelling and how to fill the most common gaps nonprofits have when it comes to ethical communication.
About Diana
Diana Farias Heinrich (she/her) is an entrepreneur, speaker, and marketer. As the CEO of HabrĂĄ Marketing, Diana helps nonprofits execute effective and ethical communication strategies to raise more money.
She is certified as an Advocate for Survivors of Domestic Violence and for DEI in the Workplace. She holds bachelor's degrees in Literature/Writing and Latin American Studies. Her proudest accomplishments are being a mom and wife, and helping women in Ghana start a sustainable, clean water business.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn strategies to implement ethical storytelling in your nonprofit including:
What is ethical storytelling? (4:00)
An important lesson in ethical storytelling (5:10)
Why Diana quit her job to pursue nonprofit work (8:15)
The difference between marketing and fundraising communications (11:40)
Tips for effective nonprofit marketing communications (15:45)
Ethical storytelling framework (25:05)
The missing pieces of ethical storytelling (31:30)
Ethical storytelling policies and practices (36:40)
Dianaâs favorite stories (40:40)
Teasers
âA lot of the fear that I hear is that we don't want to be transactional with our donors. Unfortunately, if you're not communicating, if you're not marketing in between your fundraising, that's exactly what you're going to get.â
âI'm not here to judge anyone, but what I do want to do is raise awareness about ethical storytelling.â
âA lot of this conversation around ethical storytelling is new for a lot of nonprofits.â
Resources
Guide to Informed Consent Conversations: https://informedconsentconversation.habramarketing.com/
Connect with Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianafariasheinrich/
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
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Visit the podcast page: https://100degrees.com/ethical-storytelling
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Nonprofit leaders, are you spending enough money on your organization? This probably sounds like a strange question, especially since many of you are looking for ways to minimize your expenses. However, there are five crucial things nonprofit leaders need to invest in in order to have a thriving organization. In this episode, I dive into what these five things are and why theyâre so important.
I share strategies for how to evaluate different areas of your nonprofit to determine their impact, effort, and mission alignment. These factors will help you determine what areas you need to spend more money on, like fundraising strategies that are low-effort, and high-impact. They can be a game changer for your nonprofit. Listen to hear them all!
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn strategies for identifying the things your organization needs to start spending money on, including:
Investing in hiring and retaining qualified staff (1:45)
Ensuring your organization has the right infrastructure and operational support systems in place (3:45)
High-impact, low-effort fundraising activities (6:00)
Programs that align with our vision have the most impact (8:40)
Building a strong financial foundation (10:20)
Teasers
âBefore you invest in that brand new technology, we need to make sure that we can check the box that our team is well paid.â
âAnd you overhead haters, you may come for me thinking, ââAre you saying that we need to increase our overhead?â No, we're not increasing our overhead for the sake of increasing our overhead, but we need to start spending adequate money on infrastructure.â
âYou're not going to be able to run your programs if you have a shaky financial foundation.â
Resources
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/start-spending-money
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Are you a nonprofit leader looking to take your leadership skills to the next level? If so, then give this episode a listen! I got some amazing insight from special guest, Erica Rooney, Executive Coach and a Chief People Officer. She shared how she empowers leaders, particularly women, to step into their own and become successful leaders for their organizations.
We dove into how Erica reinvigorated her passion, and not only recognized symptoms of burnout but also put strategies in place to alleviate it. Plus, we discussed how sheâs using her HR background and Executive Coaching skills to help leaders avoid burnout, set healthy boundaries, achieve their goals, and challenge the norms of leadership. This episode is full of strategies nonprofit leaders can use to up their leadership game and become more successful leaders.
About Erica
Erica Rooney is a relatable and impactful Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach and Consultant, host of the Podcast, Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, and a Chief People Officer. With 15 years of experience in HR leading organizations in gender equality crusades, and coaching Executive Women, Erica has created a framework that empowers women to get seen, get heard, and get promoted by breaking free from the sticky floors that hold us back from busting through the glass ceiling.
As a top Culture Expert, Erica invigorates and educates organizations through change, driving a positive experience for employees, and guiding executives through the process of change to lead to massive success. She is on a mission to bring more women into positions of power and keep them there! Her book, Glass Ceilings & Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs and Toxic Behaviors to Uncover Infinite Possibilities will be available for presale soon!
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn strategies for being a successful leader like:
Becoming a thought leader (5:45)
Reinvigorating your passion (11:25)
Recognizing and alleviating burnout (13:15)
Setting healthy boundaries (16:40)
Challenging the norms of women in leadership (21:25)
Benefits of executive coaching (26:15)
Resources to help achieve your goals (34:25)
Teasers
âSometimes a pivot doesn't necessarily mean a full pivot out. Sometimes it just means expanding what you are doing and how you are doing it in other realms of your life.â
âAs skilled as I think I am and as important as I think I am, if I were to win the lottery tomorrow and quit my job, the business would still run.â
âWhat I challenge people to think about is if you burn yourself out to the point where it impacts your stress and your relationships and all of that, you're not going to be around to see the success of this nonprofit organization.â
âIf there's not an existing resource, then we just have to create it.â
Resources
5x5 LinkedIn Strategy Freebie: https://ericaandersonrooney.myflodesk.com/5x5
Follow Erica on Instagram: @ericaandersonrooney
Connect with Erica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericarooney/
The Best Tools for an Efficient and Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/become-successful-leader
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Nonprofit leaders, are you wasting money on unnecessary things? I know this sounds like a harsh question, but itâs so important to evaluate. Itâs something I see all the time with many of the nonprofits my team and I work with. Thatâs why, in this episode, I dive into the six main things nonprofits need to stop spending money on and what you can do instead.
Iâm sharing strategies for evaluating your budget and how youâre allocating precious resources. Plus, a different way of thinking about these expenses and how you can take a new approach. For example, instead of chasing shiny objects and trying to do every new marketing strategy you see other nonprofits doing, do what you know works for your organization. Thatâs just one of the many different strategies I break down in this episode. Tune in to hear them all!
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn strategies for identifying the things your organization needs to stop spending money on, including:
Assessing how effective your programs and initiatives are (1:50)
Staying focused on marketing strategies that work for your nonprofit (4:30)
Using technology efficiently (5:45)
Being strategic about fundraising expenses (8:00)
Conducting thorough executive compensation reviews (12:10)
Evaluating board meeting and travel expenses (15:55)
Teasers
âNot all expenses are bad. We are not talking about this because we are trying to get expenses as low as possible.â
âI don't want to just do things because this is the way that we've always done it. I want to do things because we know that we're going to get the return that we are aiming for.â
âWe need to be much more strategic with what we are spending money on.â
Resources
The Best Tools for an Efficient & Prosperous Nonprofit: https://100degreesconsulting.com/tools/
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/stop-wasting-money
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Are you looking for fresh, new ways to up your individual fundraising game? This is the episode for you! I chatted with special guest, Haley Cooper, CFRE, about how she is empowering new nonprofits to be strategic with their individual fundraising.
We dove into how Haley stumbled into the nonprofit world after one mission trip completely changed the trajectory of her life. Plus, how she is using her experience as both a nonprofit founder and an entrepreneur to help organizations build a strong fundraising strategy, effectively build relationships and communicate with their donors, get buy-in for fundraising initiatives, and create a strong sense of belonging. This episode is full of strategies nonprofit leaders can implement to elevate their individual fundraising and meet their goals.
About Haley
Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. Haley is a Founding Board Member and past Board Chair for the Orange County Nonprofit Professionals Network, and a board member of OC Advisors in Philanthropy. She has also served on the boards of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, OC Chapter, and Impact Giving.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn ways to elevate your nonprofitâs individual fundraising strategy including:
Empowering emerging new nonprofits (3:00)
How one mission trip completely changed the trajectory of Haleyâs life (4:32)
Being strategic about fundraising efforts (8:40)
Getting buy-in for your fundraising strategy (12:05)
Effectively communicating your vision to donors (14:25)
Being strategic about building a sense of belonging (19:00)
Upping your individual fundraising game (22:50)
Ways organizations can build relationships with individual donors (26:10)
Teasers
âSometimes fundraising is just a band-aid beyond an issue that's actually there.â
âNot all money makes sense for your organization. That $5,000 grant costs way more than $5,000 to apply for, manage, report on, etc.â
âMake that space for safe conversations, because it's a strategic imperative. It's a non-negotiable. Your team will become higher performing and you'll see more results.â
âYou have people in your database. You've been around for a while. You've had board members. You've had those events. You've had volunteers. What if you strategically started investing your time in those people so that no matter what grant contract might end, you'll be able to have that sustainability through those seasons?â
Resources
The Savvy Fundraiser Website: https://thesavvyfundraiser.com/quiz/
Haleyâs Fundraising Course: https://90-day-fundraising-course.teachable.com/p/fundraisingcourse
Connect with Haley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-cooper-cfre
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/elevating-individual-fundraising
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Does your organization have team retreats? Whether youâre just beginning to explore them or youâre looking for new ideas for your next one, this episode is for you. Iâm diving into a special, behind-the-scenes look at our annual team retreat.
Iâm discussing the benefits of retreats and why I think they are 100% worth the investment. Plus, the logistics and considerations leaders need to keep in mind when planning them. Iâm also sharing the lessons Iâve learned from this retreat and from past years like taking pressure off the team, ensuring we allot enough time for activities, and not having a jam-packed itinerary.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll get a behind-the-scenes look at our annual team retreat, including:
The benefits of an in-person team retreat (1:30)
Travel logistics to consider (4:45)
Why I donât believe in a jam-packed itinerary (6:40)
Taking pressure off of the team (9:20)
Finding a balance in the types of retreat sessions (13:50)
Considerations for next yearâs retreat (19:00)
Teasers
âWe're just trying new things every year and learning what works and what doesn't work, then revising for the next year.â
âWe tried to have a mix of training sessions where we're introducing new ideas or concepts to the team and they're learning something as well as 100 Degrees sessions where we were really informing the team and gathering feedback around the company.â
âI cannot emphasize enough what a great investment a team retreat is. And it is an investment, so you need to budget for it. You need to prepare for it. But it's a fantastic investment into your organization.â
Resources
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/2024-team-retreat
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How does your nonprofit take care of its employees? Recent research shows that employees who strongly agree their employer cares about their overall well-being (compared with those who don't) are 71% less likely to report high levels of burnout, leading to happier and more productive employees. In this episode, I spoke with special guest, Melissa Wesner, Licensed Counselor, about how nonprofit leaders can create a culture of wellness that benefits both employees and your bottom line.
Melissa shared a ton of strategies and resources leadership teams can use to cultivate this wellness culture like how to prevent burnout, the importance of addressing your own well-being, and setting strong boundaries. She also discussed how this wellness culture benefits the organization financially with lower employee turnover and more productivity. Plus, Melissa debunked one of the most common myths about taking care of your employees. This is a great episode for nonprofit leaders looking for ways to boost employee well-being and impact on the communities their organization serves.
About Melissa
Melissa Wesner is a Licensed Counselor, Brainspotting Consultant, and Founder of LifeSpring Counseling Services a group counseling practice in Maryland. Melissa loves hosting, planning, and bringing people together for meaningful experiences which is one of the reasons that she is now hosting international retreats for entrepreneurs and leaders. She is also the host of the Dreaming & Doing podcast, a podcast for big dreamers and action-takers looking for weekly doses of inspiration from successful entrepreneurs and wellness experts.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn strategies for creating an organizational culture of wellness including:
What brain spotting is and why itâs beneficial (4:30)
The importance of addressing your well-being (7:10)
Strategies for preventing burnout in the nonprofit sector (10:20)
Setting better boundaries for ourselves (20:10)
How building a culture of employee wellness impacts the bottom line of an organization (26:00)
Cultivating an organizational culture of wellness (38:30)
Teasers
âWe have this people-pleaser trait, and we want to make everybody happy. We say yes, even when we don't want to say yes. The problem with saying yes when we don't want to say yes is thatâs when resentment comes in.â
âGive yourself permission to not feel guilty about taking care of yourself.â
âTaking care of your employeesâ well-being does not necessarily mean that you have to spend all of this money on extravagant things.â
Resources
Creating Your Burnout Prevention Plan: https://dreaming-and-doing-podcast.ck.page/business-owner-burnout-plan
A Preparation Checklist for Getting Out of the Office: https://dreaming-and-doing-podcast.ck.page/travel-prep-list
Costa Rica Retreat: https://lifespringcounseling.net/small-business-owners-retreat-in-costa-rica
Melissaâs Dreaming and Doing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dreaming-and-doing-podcast/id1723843028
Follow Melissa on Instagram: @melissa_wesner_
Follow Melissa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifespringcounselingservices
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/creating-culture-of-wellness
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When was the last time you took a long, hard look at your systems and processes? Although this isnât exactly an exciting process, it is so beneficial for your nonprofit. Organizations that regularly look at how they can improve their processes not only save time but money and resources as well.
In this episode, Iâm discussing why taking a deep dive into your processes is important, how it builds trust with your donors, and how this can help your nonprofit scale in the future. Iâm also sharing my favorite technology solutions, how to review your current tech stack, and how to implement new software. Iâm even giving away my favorite tech secret!
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn why itâs important to streamline your systems and processes, including:
Finding efficiencies in your processes (2:00)
Ensuring your data is accurate (3:55)
Building trust with transparency (5:05)
Optimizing decision making (5:45)
Meeting compliance requirements (6:40)
Scaling your nonprofit (7:30)
Eight different areas of tech solutions for your nonprofit (9:05)
My favorite technology secret (22:05)
Diving into your current tech stack (23:40)
The doâs and dontâs of implementing new software (26:00)
Teasers
âHaving the right systems really helps make sure you're looking at accurate data, accurate financial information, accurate program information, etc.â
âBefore we run out and get all excited and buy a bunch of new software that we may or may not use, I want you to look at what you already have and see if there are places where you can upgrade your existing subscriptions.â
âWe can really only do one thing at a time and do it really well.â
Resources
Tech Soup: https://techsoup.org
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/spring-cleaning-systems
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Is your nonprofit getting donations from Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)? Whether your nonprofit is seasoned, brand new, or just looking to start accepting donations from DAFs, this episode is for you! I chatted with special guest, Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy for Chariot, a Donor-Advised Fund solution for nonprofits to maximize DAF fundraising.
Mitch shared how he is helping nonprofits leverage the power of DAFs by explaining what they are, why theyâre important, and how he is breaking down barriers for donors. He also talked about why itâs important to prevent costly errors and eliminate administrative challenges so that nonprofits can get the most money from DAFs. This is a great episode for organizations looking for a different way to bring in funding and diversify their revenue streams.
About Mitch
Mitch is a social entrepreneur, community builder and impact innovator. He is currently the Head of Strategy for Chariot, a Donor-Advised Fund solution for nonprofits to maximize DAF fundraising. He previously founded a nonprofit marketplace and community called Pond after leaving his role as a VP on Goldman Sachs' Technology Investment Banking team. He's a long-time board member at The LGBT Center of NYC and an active alum of the Startup Leadership Program NYC.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn about how nonprofits can leverage the power of Donor-Advised Funds to diversify their revenue streams, including:
Developing a strategy for generalized funds (4:45)
Breaking down barriers for donors (5:55)
What Donor-Advised Funds are (9:50)
Why Donor-Advised Funds can be seen as controversial (12:40)
Making it easy to use Donor-Advised Funds (17:30)
Preventing costly errors and getting your nonprofit the most money (21:05)
Eliminating administrative challenges (26:40)
Adapting an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset (31:50)
Creating technology for the nonprofit sector (38:20)
Teasers
âYouâre not too late. Itâs the perfect time to start leveling up, planning, and developing a strategy around generalized funds.â
âJust imagine you had a gift card that you couldnât use. You had to log into your bank account to use your gift card at Starbucks. How likely are you to stop in Starbucks versus knowing how usable the gift card is? Youâre going to both use it more often and spend more money because the money is already allocated.â
âWeâve worked with about 6,000 nonprofits. We ran an aggregate test across our current customers and over 40 percent of them had an inconsistency with their name or address.â
Resources
Connect with Mitch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-stein/
Visit the Chariot website: https://www.givechariot.com/demo-video
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/leveraging-donor-advised-funds
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Are you leveraging the power of strong community relationships? This episode is full of strategies leaders can use to build lasting relationships in their communities and help diversify their funding with earned income. I spoke with special guest, Megan McNally, co-founder of The Foundry, who shared how sheâs using the relationships sheâs built to fund her nonprofit primarily through earned income.
She discussed how she is building a social enterprise, partnering with the community, and not heavily relying on fundraising to operate her nonprofit. Megan also shared what financial management looks like for her, how she came to understand the true cost of things like time and efficiency, and why itâs important to have a strong financial foundation. This is a great episode for nonprofit leaders looking to use the relationships they have with the community to diversify their revenue streams.
About Megan
Megan is the co-founder of The Foundry. She graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Environmental Policy, has worked on green building construction sites across the country, and gained experience in woodworking at Yestermorrow Design/Build School. She moved back to Buffalo to run a woodworking business from 2011-2014 and is passionate about supporting women and people of color in "non-traditional" career pathways.
Megan is active in Big Brothers Big Sisters and encourages everyone to consider mentorship. She has been the recipient of the Women Who Move The City Award, BizJournal's 30 under 30 Award, Protege of The Year from the University at Buffaloâs Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and one of the finalists in the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo Centennial Awards.
Read the podcast transcript here.
Episode Summary
In this episode, youâll learn the importance of diversifying revenue streams and how the community can help support your nonprofitâs mission through earned income, including.
Providing support and advocacy for creative entrepreneurs (5:00)
Creating a social enterprise and new revenue streams (10:45)
Leveraging community relationships for earned income initiatives (14:20)
The importance of building relationships within the community (18:45)
What financial management looks like for a nonprofit leader (24:00)
Shifting your mindset to understand the true cost of things (29:15)
How a strong financial foundation impacts your mission (35:30)
Teasers
âI was doing environmental science and learned about a lot of the challenges around the old housing and housing stock in the city of Buffalo. And I ended up convincing my school to buy a house in the foreclosure option.â
âIn terms of our approach, we really try to look at what sort of earned income can we do?â
Itâs an opportunity for us to employ our young people who are practicing the skills that theyâre developing, and they get paid to do it. Itâs justification that the skills that theyâre learning can actually give you money.â
Resources
The Foundry Website: https://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/donate
Follow the Foundry on Instagram: @thefoundrybuffalo
Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting
Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/
Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/
Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/strong-community-relationships
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