Fundraising Superheroes

https://mybenefitauctioneer.com/

Let' s Talk Auctions With Dean Crownover

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 04:00:14 +0000

Today’s episode is a deep dive into auctioneering with the incredible Dean Crownover!

Dean Crownover, My Benefit Auctioneer, is a Profit Consultant and author with a track record of raising millions of fundraising dollars for his nonprofit clients. He is the author of Paddles Up! My Benefit Auctioneer Reveals Post-2020 Gala Fundraiser Secrets. He shares his secrets for hosting successful auctions and how to keep your audience engaged throughout your event.

Learn More about Dean at My Benefit Auctioneer

Get a free copy of Dean’s book Paddles Up!

https://mybenefitauctioneer.com/superheroes

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Lissa Zanville Shares her Advice on Planning Exceptional Events

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 04:00:09 +0000

Now is the time to get creative with your events! More organizations are moving away from the sit-down gala and finding exciting ways to engage donors at events. There are so many clever ways to show your attendees the impact you make and leave them feeling even closer to your organization.

Lissa Zanville has more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, including government affairs, media relations, crisis management, spokesperson training, and so much more. She is the executive director for the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Charities and is here today to give her advice on how to plan really meaningful events.

Connect with LATLC

https://www.latlc.org/

Learn More About Driven

https://sheshatters.com/podcast/

Hannah Austin Talks All About Nonprofit Burnout

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 04:00:07 +0000

It's easy to get caught in the cycle of burnout but hard to get out. Many nonprofit employees are dealing with high-stress environments regularly, which paired with the already demanding work of a charitable organization, can create the perfect opportunity for burnout to creep in.

Hannah Austin is a highly sought-after corporate leader and management professional specializing in managing and preventing burnout or professionals. As the CEO and founder of She Shatters, LLC, she draws on her experience consulting and coaching corporate leaders to provide employees at the mid to high point of their careers with the support may need to burn brightly without burning out.

Connect With Hannah

https://sheshatters.com/

Listen to the She Shatters Podcast

Take the Burnout Quiz

https://sheshatters.com/quiz/

Learn more about Driven

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandramannerings/

Don Gatewood Discusses Post-Pandemic Leadership

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:00:09 +0000

How has COVID shaped the way organizations approach leadership? Now that we have officially made it through the worst of the pandemic, we are taking the time to recenter themselves and figure out what they value most in our careers. Now more than ever, there is an emphasis on creating change and that all begins with good leadership.

For 21 years, Don has led several nonprofit initiatives, teams, program operations, strategic planning, and much more. He has worked with organizations like the American Red Cross, the Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit and Washington, and the center for Workforce Inclusion. Don is the current co-founder and CEO of the Initiative Baltimore, a professional leadership consultant, and the host of the leadership and Professional Development podcast with Don Gatewood.

Connect With Don

https://www.dongatewood.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dongatewood1/

Listen to the Professional Development Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/64xNEV7Dkhir5aobKCfTew

Learn More About Driven

https://www.trustdriven.com/

Let’s Simplify Nonprofit Analytics With Alexandra Mannerings

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 04:00:14 +0000

If you have no idea where to start with your data analytics look no further! This week’s episode is all about how you can transform your nonprofit using data analytics without feeling overwhelmed.

Alexandra Mannerings is the founder of Merakinos, a data consultancy striving to help nonprofits better understand their data. As a self-proclaimed “Human-Centered Data Geek” Alex is here to help make data a little less intimidating. In our conversation, we discuss the power analytics have in making more efficient decisions and the different factors your organization should consider when getting started with data analysis.

Connect With Alex

https://merakinos.com/

Learn More About Analytics

https://merakinos.com/blog/

https://open.spotify.com/show/1IHvYpLbgX3aKm7q0bMUDg

Learn More About Driven

https://www.blueskyphilanthropy.com/

Emma Lewzey Explains Why Introverts Make the Best Fundraisers

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:00:12 +0000

Are you an introverted fundraiser struggling to fit into an extroverted world? Don’t worry because Emma Lewzey has your back!

Introverts have an observant nature, which allows them to be excellent listeners who have the ability to thrive in the right environment. These skills enable introverts to connect deeply with donors to undercover their passions, goals and interests, which is essential for effective fundraising.

As a major gift expert, Emma Lewzey has helped organizations like yours build and grow successful, sustainable fundraising programs. She joins the show to share why introverts make the best fundraisers and how to avoid burnout in extroverted environments.

Connect with Emma

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmalewzey/

Read About Introverted Fundraising

https://www.blueskyphilanthropy.com/blog/3-danger-zones-for-introverted-fundraisers

https://www.blueskyphilanthropy.com/blog/why-introverts-make-the-best-major-gift-fundraisers

Learn More About Driven

https://www.mariabryan.com/

Learn About Nonprofit Content Marketing With Maria Bryan

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:02:48 +0000

Content marketing is an excellent way to build trust with your audience. Nonprofits like yours can use content to increase brand visibility, drive revenue and boost engagement across your platforms. You'll increase donations and build a loyal group of followers by communicating a need and driving your audience to take action.

Nonprofit marketing expert Maria Bryan joins the show for the second time to share how to build a successful content marketing strategy, the key factors that will help you connect with your audience, and avoid burnout when content planning.

Connect With Maria Bryan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariabryancrtv/

Learn more about Driven

Farrah Rooney Shares How to Re-Engage Lapsed Donors

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:00:10 +0000

A lapsed donor is not a lost donor! Having a strategy that connects with your inactive donors through thoughtful communication and detailed segments can be the key to winning back a cold donor.

Driven’s Director of Partnerships, Farrah Rooney, has worked with nonprofits for over 15 years as a consultant, strategist and events manager. She works closely with our clients to improve their fundraising experience with our donor management software Farrah to help them gain and retain donors. Farrah shares strategies your organization can use to win back lapsed donors.

Learn More About Driven

https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrahrooney/

Connect With Farrah

Dave Saraiva On How To Prepare For A Successful Implementation

Wed, 18 May 2022 04:00:13 +0000

Implementing new software can be nerve-wracking. It’s a long process that requires a lot of time, communication and trust with your vendor or data-migration consultant to ensure everything is running smoothly and on time. So how can you prepare for your next implementation and what should you look out for when getting started?

Dave Saraiva is the Head of Product at Driven and has helped hundreds of organizations like yours with their data migration. He joins the podcast to give insider tips on setting your organization up for success during your software implementation.

Download the Guide

https://www.trustdriven.com/upload/editor/worst-traits-ebook-final.pdf

Learn More About Driven

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsaraiva/

Connect With Dave

Learn How To Plan Your Next Hybrid Event With Anca Trifan

Wed, 04 May 2022 04:00:09 +0000

Hybrid events combine both an in-person and online experience to create something spectacular. When planning a hybrid event, you have to create an experience that engages your online attendees just as much as your in-person guests.

Anca Trifan is the founder, creator, and CEO of Tree-Fan Events – a boutique event planning and production agency that she founded after years of working in event production. She is the host of "Events: demystified”, a tactical Podcast for anyone in the events industry, and joins us to talk about digital event production and planning engaging hybrid events.

Events demystified Podcast

https://eventsdemystified.com

Tree-Fan Events

https://treefanevents.com

Connect With Anca

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ancatrifan

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Hybrid Volunteering: The Future of Volunteerism With Lori Gotlieb

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:58:49 +0000

Many organizations are returning to a hybrid working model but how can you implement a hybrid model into your volunteer programs? Learn how your organization can recruit, manage and engage volunteers both on and offline with Driven and Lori Gotlieb.

Listen and subscribe to Fundraising Superheroes: https://pod.co/fundraising-superheroes

Connect with us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trust-driven

Learn more about Driven: https://www.trustdriven.com/

Learn More About Lori’s Work: https://lorigotliebconsulting.wordpress.com/

Volunteer Success: https://www.volunteersuccess.com/

Connect with Lori on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-gotlieb-40597220/

Kyle Jones On Building Genuine Partnerships With Businesses

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:00:13 +0000

Nonprofits and for-profit organizations have a unique opportunity to partner together and become allies for each other's work. When done right, you can do more than just raise funds for a campaign by building stronger relationships within your community and reach a whole new audience with your work.

Kyle Jones is the Founder and COO of ICRYO and believes that a healthy body can lead to a happy mind. He joins the show to share how he partnered with Mission of Hope to collectively, raise awareness and send supplies to Haiti.

Get in touch with Kyle or iCRYO

https://icryo.com/

Learn more about Driven

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlin-hope-e-cashwell-b4411839/

Kaitlin Cashwell On Using Analytics to Grow Your Nonprofit

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:00:16 +0000

To grow your nonprofit, you need to know what resources you have available to you and understand the best way to activate your staff. In our interview, Kaitlin Cashwell explains how nonprofits can use resource maps and logic models to grow their organizations and become better leaders.

Kaitlin has nearly 15 years of experience in project business and nonprofit management. Her unique approach combines project management skills, business principles, and nonprofit frameworks to effectively drive individuals toward bold organizational outcomes. She is a mathematics enthusiast and joins us today to discuss how you can utilize data and analytical problem-solving skills to maximize your organizational activity.

Connect with Kaitlin

https://www.americaswarriorpartnership.org/

Learn More About Driven

https://www.trustdriven.com/tiktok

Should Your Nonprofit be on TikTok? Let's Discuss With Julia Campbell

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:17:14 +0000

This is a replay of a live version of the Fundraising Superheroes podcast. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arQVQbIxLFU

Everyone is talking about TikTok, but is it the right platform to promote your organization? Julia Campbell shares her tips on navigating the platform and how to decide if your organization should be on TikTok.

Download our TikTok guide

Learn more about Driven

www.NonprofitNationPodcast.com

Listen to Julia’s podcast

Connect with Julia on Linkedin

linkedin.com/in/juliacampbell/

Sherry Nelson On Fundraising With a Community-Centered Mindset

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:00:19 +0000

Community-centred fundraising is all about putting the people you serve first. It is rooted in equity, collaboration and social justice to strengthen our communities. It’s changing how organizations approach fundraising and encourages the industry to raise critical questions about our work.

Sherry is a St. Louis based fundraising and communications professional with a master's degree focused in non-profit management and experience in operations, data analysis, campaign creation, securing major gifts, and leadership. She shares how we can shift our messages and mindset to align with the principles of community-centred fundraising.

Connect with Sherry

https://pianosforpeople.org/free-pianos/donate-a-piano/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherrynelson/

Learn More About Driven

startnewtraining.com/minicourse

Bill Woolsey On How To Generate An Earned Income For Your Nonprofit

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:17:03 +0000

Earned income is growing in popularity amongst nonprofits. Why? It allows organizations to expand their funding sources while meeting their growing needs and creating more sustainable programs. If you're interested in learning how to generate an earned income that aligns with your mission, Bill is here to help.

Bill Woolsey is the President and Founder of FiveTwo, a network that equips faith-based entrepreneurs to launch a variety of sustainable nonprofits and startups. Over the past decade, Bill and his team have been able to help produce new and renewed homeless shelters, mobile medical clinics, and recovery ministries that are bettering communities across the country.

He joins the podcast to share how to successfully approach an earned income venture within your nonprofit.

Learn More

FiveTwo.com

StartNewTraining.com

Connect With Bill

https://www.linkedin.com/company/79742381/admin/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/2850155/admin/

facebook.com/fivetwonetwork

Learn More About Driven

https://www.tomovemountains.org/

Ryan Boyette On The Process He Developed When Creating To Move Mountains

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 20:08:37 +0000

How can you build programs that reflect the international communities you hope to serve? It all starts with creating a process that centers around the needs and voices of that community.

Ryan Boyette is the founder of To Move Mountains, an organization providing education to children and communities in areas of conflict to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to improve all aspects of their lives. When he first began his work in the Nuba Mountains, it was a big culture shock, and Ryan knew the only way to create real change was to immerse yourself in the community and build a process that centred around the needs of the Nuban people.

Learn More About To Move Mountains

Connect With To Move Mountains On Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/ToMoveMTNS

https://www.instagram.com/tomovemtns/

https://twitter.com/ToMoveMTNS

Learn More About Driven

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ansley-fender-she-her-7bb55b15b/

Simplify Your Grant Management Process With Ansley Fender

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 05:00:13 +0000

Grants can take up a lot of time and resources from your organization. If you don’t have a dedicated team or staff writer for grant management it can become difficult to keep track of applications, especially for a smaller nonprofit.

Ansley Fender is the Founder and CEO of Atlas Solutions. Atlas’ software is the first industry-agnostic platform for end-to-end management of grant and contract funding. She discusses ways to simplify the grant management process using technology.

Atlas's Website

https://www.getatlassolutions.com/

Connect with Ansley

Learn More About Driven

https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/

Cindy Wagman Shares Fundraising Tips For The Reluctant Fundraiser

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 02:58:27 +0000

Fundraising can seem like a daunting task for some of us. Fear, panic, nervousness take over and you feel like fundraising just isn’t for you, but the truth is you do have the potential to be an excellent fundraiser.

Cindy Wagman is the President and Founder of The Good Partnership, a values-driven, social-justice informed consultancy that is working to unlock the potential of small nonprofits through fundraising. She is the host of The Small Nonprofit podcast, Canada’s #1 podcast for charities and author of Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser’s Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your Soul.

Cindy joins the show to discuss Raise It, and give tips on how to build confidence as a reluctant fundraiser.

Connect With Cindy

Purchase Raise It & Use code DRIVEN for 10% off

https://www.raiseitbook.com/

Learn more about Driven

Kristen Tippit On How To Be A More Influential Leader

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 22:11:57 +0000

Leadership is no longer about leading a team to success but finding ways to connect and serve your community. An influential leader practices empathy and does what they can to show their donors, staff and supporters that they understand where they are coming from.

Kristen Tippit is a dynamic thought leader who co-founded Logic Baby, a nonprofit organization that helps parents with NICU babies get the resources and help they need to care for their child. She joins the show share how we can become more influential and impactful leaders within our organization.

Connect With Logic Baby

https://logic.baby/

On all social media platforms @logicdotbaby

Connect with Drive

https://www.opportunityagenda.org/explore/resources-publications/social-justice-phrase-guide

Catherine Ashton Shares How to Tell Impactful Stories When Writing Grants

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:05:25 +0000

If you want to stand out with your grant applications, you have to tell a good story.

Catherine Ashton is the founder of Giant Squid Group, helping start-up and small nonprofits in Austin, Texas, and Chicago, Illinois, to land donors, win grants and fund their works. With her coaching and support her clients, raise millions of dollars each year and have an incredible impact on their community.

She joins the show today to discuss ways to use storytelling and equitable language to create more impactful grant applications.

Social Justice Phrase Guide

Are you grant ready?

https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/5e3c5ee84a196c0014461373

Giant Squid Group

https://www.giantsquidgroup.com/grantscrashcourse

Lori Gotlieb on Volunteer Management During the Holidays

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:21 +0000

Is your nonprofit ready for the holidays? Tis the season to give back which means a huge influx of people ready to volunteer for their favourite nonprofits. Now is the time to get your volunteer program ready for the holidays while thinking of new and creative ways of engaging your volunteers.

Lori Gotlieb is one of the contributors of Volunteer Success, a resource hub and match-making site for volunteers and organizations to grow and connect. She shares tips for managing your volunteers during the busiest time of the year.

Connect With Lori

www.lorigotliebconsulting.wordpress.com

Email Lori

lorig@volunteersuccess.com

Learn More About Volunteer Success

https://www.volunteersuccess.com/

https://www.trustdriven.com/blogs

Emma Lewzey On How To Tackle Year-End Stress

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 05:00:08 +0000

Year-end is a stressful time in the nonprofit industry. You are focused on fundraising for the holidays, getting ready for Giving Tuesday and still working on your organization's day-to-day. Things can get hectic, and you may feel overwhelmed, but luckily, there are things you can do to help.

Emma Lewzey is the founder of Blue Sky philanthropy and joins us again on the show to discuss ways you can manage your year-end stress and be more mindful with your time.

Visit Blue Sky Philanthropy

https://blueskyphilanthropy.com

Emma's Blog on Time Blocking

https://blueskyphilanthropy.mykajabi.com/masterclass

More About Driven

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattonmcdowell/

Patton McDowell On How To Become A Better Leader

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 04:00:11 +0000

Can leadership be taught or is it a skill we are born with? We all have the potential to become great leaders if we seek to actively develop that skill. But it’s more than just looking inside yourself, it’s being able to engage your staff, community and board members with your cause.

Patton McDowell has a 30-year career in nonprofit leadership, strategic planning, and organizational development. He founded his organization PWA consulting in 2009 and is helping over 240 nonprofits become more successful leaders.

He speaks with us on the basics of good leadership and the mentality needed to guide your team to success.

Connect With Patton

Patton on Linkedin

PMA Nonprofit Leadership

https://www.pattonmcdowell.com/

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership podcast

https://www.podpage.com/your-path-to-nonprofit-leadership/

PMA’s Mastermind Leadership Development Program

https://www.pattonmcdowell.com/leadership-development/

Learn More About Driven

https://www.facebook.com/groups/digitalmarketinghive

Maria Bryan on How to deal with Imposter Syndrome in Nonprofit Marketing

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:02:44 +0000

Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you are a fraud. It makes you doubt yourself, your abilities and makes you feel like any success you have is because you got lucky. These feelings are incredibly isolating and can make it challenging to feel confident in your work, but luckily there are things you can do to break free from this mindset.

Maria Bryan is a nonprofit marketing strategist who works with purpose-driven people seeking purposeful marketing for their nonprofit. She joins the show to shed light on what it means to experience imposter syndrome and what we can do to combat it.

Learn More About Driven

trustdriven.com

Maria Bryan Contact & Socials

www.mariabryan.com

hello@mariabryan.com

Digital Marketing Hive

twitter.com/MariaBryanCrtv

instagram.com/mariaBryanCrtv

facebook.com/MariaBryanCrtv

linkedin.com/in/MariaBryanCrtv

Sybil Ackerman-Munson Dicusses the 3 Types of Donors

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:13 +0000

We all know how important segmentation is, but how can you use donor segments to create more meaningful communication with our supporters?

Sybil Ackerman-Munson is a philanthropy professional with over two decades of experience working with donors to establish the best fundraising practices that will help them to avoid costly mistakes. She helps them make a true impact and meaningful difference in the world through their donations.

She joins the show to share her top 3 donor segments and how you can shape your communications to match these 3 types of donors.

Connect With Sybil

https://www.doyourgood.com/

https://www.doyourgood.com/blog

https://www.facebook.com/doyourgood

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sybil-ackerman-munson-847b428/

https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood/

https://twitter.com/MunsonSybil

Crack the Code Course:

https://www.doyourgood.com/crack-the-code

Learn More About Driven

https://heartsneedart.org/

Constanza Roeder On How to Get Creative With Your Nonprofit’s Communications

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:00:12 +0000

If you want to get your donor’s attention, you have to get creative!

The most effective way to communicate with your supporters is to find new ways to share your mission that demonstrates your impact while encompassing your organization’s personality.

Constanza Roeder is the founder of Hearts Need Art, a nonprofit helping caregivers and patients heal using creativity. She joins us to share how her organization approaches their communications and share its mission with the world.

Learn More About Hearts Need Art

Listen to the Art For The Health Of It podcast

https://heartsneedart.org/podcast/

Learn More About Driven

www.lorigotliebconsulting.wordpress.com

How to Make Data-Driven Decisions With Alexandra Mannerings

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:23 +0000

Data-driven decision-making doesn’t mean you take the emotion out of your decision-making. Instead, it challenges you to look at your decision and ask yourself if the numbers reflect your goals and values?

Alexandra Mannerings founded Merakenos to help nonprofits better understand their data and analytics to make more informed decisions. She discusses how to dive deep into the numbers while staying true to the heart and soul of your organization.

Lori Gotlieb On Building A Successful Volunteer Program

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:00:10 +0000

If you want to build a successful volunteer program you have to be able to pivot, learn and move forward. We can’t return to how things were before the pandemic. Going digital has completely changed the way people approach volunteering and we now have an opportunity to use that to grow our programs and try new things.

Lori Gotlieb is one of the contributors of Volunteer Success, a resource hub and match-making site for volunteers and organizations to grow and connect. She shares how nonprofits can create more sustainable and successful volunteer programs.

Connect With Lori

Email Lori

lorig@volunteersuccess.com

Learn More About Volunteer Success

https://www.volunteersuccess.com/

https://www.trustdriven.com/blogs

Next After's Tim Kachuriak on What Motivates Giving

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:00:14 +0000

How can we connect with our donors?

People donate to people and if you want to find donors online you have to focus on creating value and building relationships with them first.

Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter and uses their research to answer the question on everyone's minds: What motivates people to give?

Learn more about NextAfter

nextafter.com

https://blueskyphilanthropy.com

Emma Lewzey on Major Gift Prospecting

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:00:11 +0000

Even the most experienced of fundraisers feel butterflies when major gift fundraising.

Finding major gift prospects is a daunting task, especially since you are dealing with multi-figure gifts. But it’s important to remember nerves are normal and that donors are people. So instead of putting the focus on your organization’s benefit, take the time to learn about your donor.

Emma Lewzey is an award-winning fundraising expert with 20+ years of experience raising millions of dollars across the arts, education, health and human services sectors. Emma is the founder and lead consultant at Blue Sky Philanthropy, where she works with nonprofits to increase their revenue and exceed their fundraising goals.

Visit Blue Sky Philanthropy

Acess Emma's Free Workshop

https://blueskyphilanthropy.mykajabi.com/masterclass

More About Driven

https://youtu.be/SeFtdggKN0E

How can we celebrate and amplify Black Philanthropy?

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:02:55 +0000

When you think about philanthropy, what image comes to mind? White men with deep pockets opening up their chequebook, writing big donations that barely make a dent in their wallets.

August is black philanthropy month, a time to question their image of philanthropy and offer a space to amplify black voices in the industry. To create a real call for change and create a more diverse and inclusive space for all philanthropists.

Mide Akerewusi and Ade Oguntoye join the podcast to discuss the Giving Black conference. A global conference drawing philanthropic voices and viewpoints from across Africa's diaspora to explore how collective action can elevate equity in our unequal world.

We talk about the meaning of black philanthropy and how we can challenge our past and make way for a better future.

Watch the Video Podcast!

Access the Full Transcript

https://www.trustdriven.com/blogs/mide-akerewusi-ade-oguntoye-on-the-power-of-black-philanthropy

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/giving-black-the-black-philanthropy-month-conference-tickets-160844942553

Get in Touch With Mide at AgentsC

https://www.agentsc.ca/

Get in Touch with Ade at The Imperative Fund

https://theimperativefund.org/

Investing in Black Leaders for the Long Haul by Alexandra Bastien

https://xandrabastie.medium.com/investing-in-black-leaders-for-the-long-haul-8ea07fd3b7ba

Healing-Centred Philanthropy By Ade Oguntoye

https://theimperativefund.org/healing-centered-philanthropy/

Learn More About Driven and Join Our Newsletter

https://www.theamsguy.com/

Kenjie The AMS Guy On Getting the Most From Your AMS System

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:20:26 +0000

Your association management system has the power to amplify your impact and simplify your operations which gives you more time to focus on building relationships and furthering your mission.

Kenjie, The AMS Guy, is an Associations Management System (AMS) guru with over 13 years of dynamic experience selecting, building, managing, enhancing, and increasing the impact this critical software has on an organization.

Get In Contact With Kenjie

The Data You Don't Report

https://www.theamsguy.com/post/the-data-that-you-don-t-report

More About Driven

https://www.growthforce.com/

Stephen King On Increasing Outcomes With Monthly Giving

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:02:49 +0000

A monthly giving program is a sustainable way to fundraise while building a community of loyal supporters. If you have large to mid-size donors passionate about your work, it may be worth looking into turning them into recurring donors.

Stephen King has used the strategy to raise over $20 million and increase growth in his organization by over 300%. He gives advice on how to approach donors and create a program that works.

Get in Touch With Growth Force

GF Twitter: @GrowthForce

GF LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/growthforce

GF Facebook: www.facebook.com/GrowthForce

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Farrah Rooney On How To Improve Your Donation Process

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:12 +0000

You put a lot of work into finding donors, but what about your donation page?

Just because a donor has made it to your donation page doesn’t mean you have their donation. There are still things you can do to improve your page and increase donation rates. The design, images and text copy are all important factors that affect your donor’s decision.

Driven’s Director of Partnerships, Farrah Rooney, has been in the industry for over 15 years, working as a consultant, strategist and events manager. Having worked closely with our clients to improve their fundraising experience with our donor management software Farrah knows what goes into the donation process.

If you want to get in touch with Farrah and get her help improving your donation process, reach out at trustdriven.com/contact.

More About Driven

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnbRZsohi4Y

Jenni Hargrove On Turning Supporters Into Donors

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:29 +0000

Just because you are raising awareness, doesn’t necessarily mean you are reaching new donors.

In order to find donors, you have to build a relationship by creating an emotional connection to your cause and more importantly, your organization. Jenni Hargrove is a consultant and host of the Nonprofit Jenni show, she understands this all too well and works closely with her clients to focus on not only reaching new people but reaching the right people.

Video Podcast

Get In Contact With Jenni

facebook.com/nonprofitjenni

instagram.com/nonprofitjenni

linkedin.com/company/nonprofitjenni

linkedin.com/in/jennighargrove/

Listen to the Nonprofit Jenni Show

nonprofitjenni.com/podcast

Join Jennis Book Club!

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More About Driven

Connect With Us

https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelribo/

Angel Ribo On Working in International Communities As A Nonprofit

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:00:22 +0000

How can your nonprofit help communities outside of your own while also embracing their beliefs, norms and values?

Angel Ribo found the answer to this question when he founded his organization Wisdom for Kids. Alongside two of his colleagues, was able to create a program centred around children living in poverty across Latin America.

They discovered that it’s not about teaching a lesson to the kids, rather inspiring them to reach their full potential in whatever they want to do.

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Insider Tips on Choosing Your Nonprofit's Donor Management System

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 00:01:26 +0000

Shopping for nonprofit software can be a long and daunting process.

There are so many options out there and if you don't know what to look for it can be hard to find the right solution for your organization,

David Saraiva is the Head of Product here at Driven and is an expert in nonprofit software. He shares his insider tips on what to prioritize when shopping for short ware along with questions you should be asking your vendors before making your decision.

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Mide Akerewusi On African Philantrophy and the Duality of Giving

Wed, 26 May 2021 17:03:54 +0000

Ubuntu comes from the Zulu language meaning "I am because you are".

It shares the idea that we are all responsible for each other and should give selflessly, not only in abundance because at the end of the day we are all responsible for one another.

African philanthropy is all about giving back and is centred on community. Mide Akerewusi is a fundraiser and Founder of AgentsC, who had a growing curiosity for how Africans approach giving. This idea grew into the Duality of Giving Report, which took a deeper look into Africa's nonprofit sector and approaches to charitable.

Our interview discusses:

What Western culture can learn from African philanthropy
How to approach fundraising with a generous mindset
And what surprised him most when reviewing their research

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Nneka Allen on The Power Of First-Person Narratives

Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:17 +0000

There is no replacement for the first-person narrative.

The best lessons are the ones that connect with audiences on a personal level. As fundraisers, it’s important to make these connections and relate with your supporters from a personal level.

Nneka Allan considers herself a Griot, an African term for historian and storyteller. She has made it her mission to create spaces to share the history and experiences of black fundraisers. As the founder of the Empathy Agency and co-writer of the Bright papers and her newest book, Collecting Courage, Nneka has lived up to her Griot title.

In our interview, we dive into important topics in storytelling, such as

- The power of the first-person narrative in building empathy

- How the bright papers and collecting courage came to be, and how she settled on the theme of the book

- The challenges she faced in creating collecting courage during a pandemic

- How to open up and accept vulnerability in storytelling

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Claire Kerr on Social Media and Donor Retention

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:56:11 +0000

Learn about social media and donor retention in today's episode with Nonprofit Social Media Expert Claire Kerr!

Social media is more than a lead generator. It's about building a community of long-term supporters. Focusing on that relationship will create a group of people who are willing to donate and advocate for your work.

Claire is a Director at Care2 and a professor at George-Brown and shares how to use social media to increase retention and keep donors happy. She also shares some of the common misconceptions nonprofits have about social media and how to avoid them in your strategy.

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Michael Kass Talks Nonprofit Storytelling 101

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:18 +0000

Fundraising at its essence is storytelling.

Michael Kass is an expert storyteller here to help you connect with your audience using the power of narrative. When it comes to Nonprofit Storytelling it's all about finding what makes you unique and steering clear of the cookie-cutter formulas that many nonprofits fall into.

He shares

The questions you should be asking yourself when creating your nonprofit's story
What makes a story interesting and intriguing to your supporters
How to start with the audience and create a persona to guide your narrative

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Alex Leonard on Content Creation for a Cause

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:27:26 +0000

Alex Leonard has travelled the world and created some amazing content along the way.

His work in Sri Lanka inspired him to create his documentary Humans and Elephants, where he discusses the effects of eco-tourism on the environment.

In our interview, he shares how the documentary came to be and how creative content helps connect audiences to the emotion behind your cause.

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Full Podcast Transcript: https://www.trustdriven.com/blogs/alex-leonard-on-content-creation-for-a-cause

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Farrah Rooney on Communication and Donor Retention in the New Year

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:00:30 +0000

Learn how to keep your donors happy and engaged with Driven's very own Farrah Rooney!

Farrah is our Director of Partnerships and has worked as a fundraiser and consultant for nonprofits across Canada.

We discuss

How crucial donor retention is for a sustainable organization
The importance of trying and testing new ideas
The role your donor's data plays in retention
Why organizations should worry less about if they are asking too much of their donors

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