Best Practices For Virtual Events

On this episode we talk with Aaron Miller the Director of Community Leadership at the Leadership Louisville Center in Louisville KY. It's the largest leadership center of it's kind in the nation. We talk about the WHY behind having engaged and passionate leaders supporting your nonprofit. On the flip side we also talk about how engaging more with your community provides you with an opportunity to grow as a leader and the reciprocal effect of volunteering.  Referenced in the podcast: Dan Pallotta Ted Talk  Small Shop Fundraising is a podcast dedicated to small and medium sized nonprofits and the issues facing them today. Hosted by Liz Hack of Griffin Fundraising and Marketing. 

Are you a nonprofit trying to figure out how to tell more people about your organization? Do you need more potential donors and volunteers to join with you in your cause? This short exercise could be a great help in providing some structure to searching for more people to link to your organization. I learned this process for the Lilly School of Fundraising and now I want to share it with you.  If you have any questions after the episode please email me at [email protected]

This episode we are reviewing PWC's 24th Annual Global CEO Survey Findings, specifically for the US. Mike Finley is our guest and tour guide of the survey. He will help us decode the meaning behind the findings and how it impacts the nonprofit industry. We'll talk about things to look for if a corporate donor is about to be acquired and how to get a head of those trends.  Listen to the end to learn about how AI is learning about human bias, diversity, equity and inclusion.  Resources and links talked about in this episode: PWC's CEO Survey Code.org and Python the code language Small Shop Fundraising's Facebook page We're brought to you by, Griffin Fundraising and Marketing. 

This episode's guest is Paul D. Daugherty, President & CEO of Philanthropy West Virginia. He has spent a decade dedicating his life to this organization and to supporting the growth of philanthropy, giving and nonprofits (or what he calls social profits). It's a fascinating and quick look at:  How to partner better. The story telling around recovery The role of non-profit's  Being honest with challenges in your community.  Resources referenced in this episode: Trust Based Philanthropy United Philanthropy Forum Small Shop Fundraising is brought to you by Griffin Fundraising and Marketing, a full service fundraising and marketing firm to support nonprofits in reaching their goals and mission. 

"Digital events are not the same as an in person event."  On this episode Liz Hack, host, talks with April Ferguson about tips and best practices of virtual events. April most recently managed logistics for a virtual event while working for Cisco Systems, Inc. Her event had a 30,000 registrants and a planning timeline of 3 months. She reviews her experience and how Cisco Systems produced this 2-day conference event for the first time. Including: Online platform tips Engagement tips Asking for help! Resources talked about in this episode: Meeting Planners International, PCMA, Event Leadership Institute   Subscribe to Small Shop Fundraising! Like us on Facebook Small Shop Fundraising is brought to you by Griffin Fundraising and Marketing!

On this episode of Small Shop Fundraising, we talk with Nick Kremer, Central Region Board of Directors' Chair of Junior Achievement of the Heartland in Iowa. He shares his volunteer journey and how "volunteering is engrained in our DNA in Iowa". We hear about how that organization that serves school aged children pivoted to continue to provide programs but in a virtual way. We also learn about that lessons and advice Nick would give to other board of directors volunteers.  Small Shop Fundraising is a podcast dedicated to small to medium sized nonprofits and the topics and issues facing them today. It's brought to you by, Griffin Fundraising and Marketing.   Nick's Email here Liz's Email here. 

We spoke with Laura Whitaker, Associate Director with Kentucky Nonprofit Network, about their 4th survey in 2020 and the responses on how Kentucky and Southern Indiana are fairing. It fleshes out a snap shot of where nonprofits in that area are doing health wise with regard to: Overall & Specific Revenue Streams Staff Burnout Nonprofits Closing  Increased Need & Expenses  Areas of Increased Need from Clients Permanent Impact of Pandemic What's Next For KY Nonprofits Follow this link to find the slides we talk through during the interview.  Here's the summary report from Kentucky Nonprofit Network. Do you have questions for Kentucky Nonprofit Network? Send them here.

Jacqueline Ackerman, Associate Director of the Women's Philanthropy Institute with the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is back to talk in more detail about women and giving. Specifically we peak behind the curtain of high net worth women philanthropists to learn more about what might interest them as donors.  We use this infographic as our guide for the interview. You will also hear about: Women Moving Millions Women donors might "test the waters" with your organization.  You "don't grown a donor in a week" "Cultivating generosity"  Here's the full report.  Small Shop Fundraising is brought to you by Griffin Fundraising and Marketing. A full service fundraising and marketing consulting firm for nonprofits, nationally. This podcast is dedicated to small to medium sized nonprofits and the topics and issues facing them today.  Subscribe today! Follow us on Facebook! 

Welcome to the 2nd season of Small Shop Fundraising. Thank you for listening! We start season 2 with a conversation about leading into 2021. Bert Griffin, Chief Development Officer for the Louisville Orchestra, kicks off the season with a conversation about: The journey to his current position Snap shot of The Louisville Orchestra in 2020 Finding their "pivot" Lesson learned in 2020 What's 2021 going to look like? Note: This podcast was recorded prior to January 6th 2021. Small Shop Fundraising is dedicated to small to medium sized nonprofits and the topics and issues facing them today. This podcast is brought to you by Griffin Fundraising and Marketing- a boutique fundraising and marketing firm supporting small to medium sized nonprofits in their fundraising and marketing goals. 

The host of Small Shop Fundraising, Liz Hack, does a solo episode about who you should thank NOW. We talk through a blog post on GF&M's website. On the website I added a video about LovePop and their services.  Thank you so much for listening to Small Shop Fundraising! We will see you for the 2nd Season next year!  Small Shop Fundraising is a podcast dedicated to the small to medium sized nonprofits and the topics and issues facing them today. Liz Hack is the host of Small Shop Fundraising and Managing Consultant for Griffin Fundraising and Marketing.  To reach Liz, email her.