
Successful Nonprofits Podcast
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Do No Harm with Tara Adams and Tony Pomonis
Tara and Tony discuss how to ethically work with donors who have dementia or other cognitive impairments.

Become a Competitive (and Equitable) Employer with Kevin Dean
Kevin discusses why his nonprofit embarked on a journey of equitable pay and hiring practices and how you can, too.

Philanthropy Trends of 2022 with Krista Lamp
Krista discusses the recent trends in individual giving and how they impact your fundraising campaigns.

Organizing Your Nonprofit's First Expo with Natalee Fisher
Natalee shares the lessons she learned from organizing and hosting her first expo.

Encore Episode: Adopting a Trauma-Informed Approach at Your Nonprofit with Kate Daugherty
Kate discusses how trauma impacts our brains and how we can take a trauma-informed approach to ensure we respect and empower those who have been touched by trauma.

Get More Bang for Your (Fundraising) Buck with Joanne Oppelt
Joanne shares ideas for how you can increase the cost-effectiveness of your fundraising efforts.

Supercharge your Strategic Plan with Rebecca Stapel-Wax
Rebecca discusses the value going on a Learning Journey brought to her nonprofit's last strategic plan.

Using Texts to Increase Your Fundraising $$ with Larry Talley
Larry discusses how you can use text messaging to engage donors and increase your fundraising revenue.

So You Want to be a Nonprofit Consultant with Mazarine Treyz
Mazarine shares tips for nonprofit professionals looking to transition into consulting.

Measuring Impact with Alan Mackie
Alan discusses simple tips and techniques for measuring your programs' impact.

Enlist your Treasurer and Banker to Your Sustainability Team with Chad Wolver
Chad discusses how your Board Treasurer and Banker can help your nonprofit achieve financial sustainability.

Courage, Culture and Collaboration with France Q Hoang
France discusses how to build and strengthen organizational culture at your nonprofit.

Community Engagement Over Community Outreach with Doug Borwick
Doug discusses the value of community engagement and tips for doing it effectively.

Crafting Your Nonprofit's Language with Erica Mills
Erica discusses using language that resonates with your audience.

11 Donor-Tested Ways to Say "Thank You"
In this episode, guests return to share the best donor thank-you they have given or received.

Why You Need an Interim Executive Director with David Harris
David discusses the benefits of hiring an interim Executive Director and what you can expect from the experience.

Encouraging Innovation with Roger Martin
Roger discusses how you can encourage innovation at all levels of your nonprofit – from entry-level staff all the way up to your Board.

Ask Dolph! Live!
Today we hear from you, Dear Listeners! Join us for our most recent Ask Dolph! Live! where we hear about the nonprofit troubles that have been on your mind.

Take a Deep Breath with Jay Johnson
This week we're rerunning the most popular episode of Summer 2021! Listen in as Jay shares tools you can use when dealing with a difficult personality, whether it is your own or someone else's.

Connecting Money to Mission with Holly Rustick
Holly shares tips for beginner grant writers.

Become Your Nonprofit's Brand Ambassador with Rita Soronen
Rita shares her journey to becoming the brand ambassador for the Dave Thomas Foundation and the lessons she learned along the way.

Inclusive & Effective Decision-Making with Mike Ciccarone
Mike discusses how nonprofits can make sure the right decision-makers are at the table and how they can make their decisions effectively.

Visualize Your Data with Ben Jones
Ben discusses tips and techniques to present your data easily and effectively.
Bonus Break #42: 5 Books Every Executive Director Should Read
Dolph shares 5 transformational books every nonprofit executive director should read.

Making the Impossible Possible with Jack Fuller
Jack discusses how you can spark and harness imagination at your nonprofit.

Crafting Your Brand with Amanda Ross
Amanda discusses easy steps you can take to build and maintain your nonprofit's brand.

All Things Interns Part II: Managing & Compensating Your Interns with Lauren Kent-Delany
Lauren discusses tips for managing interns and shares why The Carter Center began offering stipends to all its interns.

Timeless Tips for Working with Difficult People with Jody Foster
Jody discusses difficult and disruptive personalities you may encounter in your office and tips for effectively working with them.

Attention-Grabbing Marketing with Dan Schepleng
Dan discusses strategies for keeping your marketing efforts honest, interesting, and effective.

Insider Tips for Workparents with Daisy Dowling
Daisy discusses how you can bring together your roles as a professional and as a parent --- and how you can excel at both.

Make a Greater Impact with Felix Oberholzer-Gee
Felix discusses how your nonprofit can have greater impact by creating value for your clients, volunteers, staff, and funders.

Onboarding for Success with Lexie Linger
Lexie & Dolph discuss the onboarding process we use at Successful Nonprofits®.

Recruiting & Managing Outstanding Volunteers with Diana Zhang
Diana shares her 8 lessons learned from recruiting and managing an all-volunteer nonprofit.

Content Marketing Gold with Rick Smith
Rick shares nuggets that will help you plan and implement an effective marketing strategy.

Becoming a Social Innovator with Neil Malhotra
Neil discusses how nonprofits, for-profits, & government organizations can work together to have real impact on today's social issues.

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Messy Data with TJ Muehleman
TJ discusses strategies to easily collect clean, useful data that will help you accomplish your mission.

Getting Ready for CryptoPhilanthropy with Zach Bronstein
Zach discusses how your nonprofit can prepare for and accept cryptocurrency donations.

The Power of Strategic Networking with Patton McDowell
Patton discusses the career-long benefits of effective networking and shares strategies to help you build your own network.

All Things Interns: Recruiting, Interviewing, & Onboarding
Lauren discusses finding extraordinary interns – from recruitment to interviews to orientation.

Your Guide to Awesome Volunteer Solicitors with Dr. Shantell Chambliss
Dr. Shantell Chambliss joins us to discuss how you can recruit, train, and motivate top-notch volunteer solicitors.
Ask Dolph! Live! Part II
Today we hear from you, Dear Listeners! Join us for Part 2 of Ask Dolph! Live! where we hear about the nonprofit troubles that have been on your mind.

Reflections & Advice on Building a Successful Career
It's the end of the year, which means it's time for our annual montage! This year we asked guests what one thing they started doing, or stopped doing, that had the biggest impact on their careers.

Surviving Conflict with Karen Feste
Karen discusses why people are so prone to conflict and shares everyday tips you can use to deescalate your next office disagreement.

The Secret Sauce to CRM Transitions with Maureen Wallbeoff
Maureen discusses how you can support your staff during your next CRM transition.

Going Mobile with Ben Dubin-Thaler
Ben discusses what you should think about before buying and operating a mobile unit.

How to Hire an Awesome Consultant with Heather Yandow
Heather Yandow discusses how you can find, and approach, the best consultant for your next project.

Ask Dolph! Live! (Part 1)
Today we hear from you, Dear Listeners! Join us for Part 1 of Ask Dolph! Live! where we hear about the intern and staffing troubles that have been on your mind.

Budgeting for Sustainability with Jessyca Leach
Jessyca discusses ways you can build a stronger budget, manage it easier, and ultimately set your nonprofit up for sustainability.

Old-School Fundraising in 2021 with Gabe Cooper
Gabe discusses how you can personalize the donor journey and treat every donor like a major donor.

What's Trending with Daria Torres
Daria Torres shares 4 predictions about nonprofit leadership & governance trends in 2022.