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In this episode, Ericka has a chat with Darcy Schatz, CEO of Nonprofit Ops Pro. Listen in as the ladies discuss all things nonprofit business - technology, events, leadership and MORE! Wo is Darcy Schtz? ADVERTISE WITH US Darcy Schatz is the founder and CEO of Nonprofit Ops Pro, which offers consulting, admin support, coaching, speaking, and resources. These tools are for nonprofits, associations, and foundations. Darcy has been involved with nonprofits for most of her life, and especially the last 20+ years as a volunteer, staff member, Executive Director, and board member. In her role as a board member is where Darcy her developed expertise in back-office nonprofit operations, and learned how to create systems and processes that allow organizations to be more efficient. Read more: https://thecnnpodcast.com/nonprofit-ops-pro-with-darcy-schatz/

Most nonprofit organizations are started because thee Founder is passionate about filling a gap in their community, or somwhere in society. Let's talk about it! ADVERTISE WITH US So, you started a nonprofit organization because you are super passionate about something, and want to help make a difference. Your friends and family donated a few dollars to show their support, .. Great! Now what? 0825 Read more: https://thecnnpodcast.com/elevating-your-nonprofit-organization-to-better-serve-your-community/

Webinars can be a great source of valuable information to help boost your nonprofit organization. Better than webinars, are LIVE webinars! Here is a list of 5 upcoming webinars that you can register for TODAY. ADVERTISE WITH US TO BE SEEN BY 1000s 1. Maximizing Revenue and Profitability From Your Events and Programs Feb 1, 2023 9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET 1. Maximizing Revenue and Profitability From Your Events and Programs Feb 1, 2023 9:00 am PT | 12:00 pm ET Putting on a great event has a lot of moving parts - and one that often gets overlooked is ensuring you are maximizing revenue opportunities and ensuring your event is profitable. We'll take a deep dive into utilizing technology and best practice tips for registration, packages, recurring revenue opportunities and more to help you ensure you are making the most out of your next event. We'll also focus on using your event data to increase engagement, retarget and upsell to your existing attendees, and understand your conversion sources for your marketing campaigns. Using your data is crucial to your marketing success.

As with any other type of business, nonprofit organizations must "stay in the loop" with education, knowledge and resources. As nonprofit founders and Managers, our goal should be for our nonprofit organization to thrive… not just survive, right? ADVERTISE WITH US. BE SEEN BY 1000s! I share everything with you, that I find interesting and relevant for my onw nonprofit, LifeChangers. My motto is #eachoneteachoneblessone! Some of these events are free of charge and virtual. There may be an addition charge for perfks, additional info, etc. You will need to do your own investigation to see which events are best for you and your organization.   Continue reading here.

It is tax season, and the goal of this episode is to help you get ready to file the correct 990 for your nonprofit organization. ADVERTISE WTIH US Disclaimer: The CNN Podcast, it's Host, nor representatives are tax professionals, or experts in the law. Please contact the IRS at 800-829-4933 for the most up-to-date information. Which 990 tax form should I file? There are three versions of tax form 990, for nonprofit organizations to file – 990, 990 EZ, and 990 N. Below, you will read the description of each form 990, and learn which tax form 990 your nonprofit organization should file. Read more: https://thecnnpodcast.com/990-tax-tips-your-nonprofit-organization/

Fundraising is often a challenge for many nonprofit organizations, and can have a huge impact on the resources available for that nonprofit. Ericka speaks with guest Tim Kachuriak on this episode to gain some extra insight on how to successfully fundraise for your nonprofit.   ADVERTISE WITH US   Be sure to listen in to learn some extra tips from Tim and about his experiences. Tim Kachuriak is the Founder and CEO of a cutting edge fundraising research lab that is home to the world's largest online fundraising experiment library. During this episode of The CNN Podcast, Tim shares with Ericka and listeners how his crazy journey led him to where he is today as a philanthropist and a huge part of a successful non-profit organization called Next After. Learn more about Tim on his website: https://kitcaster.com/tim-kachuriak/ Do you have questions or comments for Tim or Ericka? Please leave them in the comments below, or contact us. Thank you! Until next time... Be aweson and be blessed!

This was such a fun and exciting discussion! I had the pleasure to chat with our own L.I.T. Internship Program team – McKinzie, "Sam", and Rashia. This episode shares nuggets to help you create a successful internship program for your nonprofit organization. ADVERTISE WITH US Meet the L.I.T. Internship Program team: McKinzie Thorson will be attending graduate school to receive a master's in Forensic Psychology. McKinzie has a passion for the intersection of Psychology and Criminal Justice and hopes to make a difference in the Criminal Justice world. Samantha "Sam" Howard earned my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology there, as well as my Minor in Spanish. I am also a full-time nanny and a part-time barista. Next on my journey is attending graduate school for my Master's Degree in School Psychology. I am very passionate about psychology, and I am eager to gain more knowledge about the way our minds work as people in hopes of making a positive impact on my community. Rashia van den Ende is one of the founding staff members of Life.... READ MORE: https://thecnnpodcast.com/create-successful-internship-program-your-nonprofit/

Geoffrey Mulenga is the Founder and Executive Director of Lotus Flower Community School, located in Ndola Zambia, Central Africa. ADVERTISE WITH US TO BE SEEN BY 1000s OF EYEBALLS EACH MONTH In this episode, you will hear just how passionate Geoffrey is about providing a safe place for children and women. In Zambia, women and girls are abused, and are vulnerable – susceptible to being forced into the sex trafficking nightmare. The youth are poor, hungry and uneducated. Geoffrey and his team of Workers and Volunteers, work hard to equip the youth and women with the knowledge and skills they We are a community-based organization, Lotus Flower Community School in Zambia offering free education and health to vulnerable people and communities.   KEEP READING: https://thecnnpodcast.com/former-zambia-army-solder-now-fights-for-human-rights/

We had an interesting experience, here in Georgia, with the run-offs. This called for the boots on the ground to stay there just a little while longer. ADVERTISE WITH US TO B SEEN BY 1000s OF EYEBALLS In this episode I had a follow-up chat with Kaitlyn Ball, the Civic Engagement Director with Cobb Collaborative. Kailyn shares the strategies she and her team employed to get the awesome results they achieved. Kaitlyn offered a paid internship and worked with six Interns. Kaitlyn explains how she ran the internship and offered some really good tips for how to ensure your internship program is successful

As a nonprofit organization founder, or business owner, it is very important that you understand that you can't tweak what you don't track. ADVERTISE WITH US TO BE SEEN BY 1000s OF EYEBALLS! In this episode, Ericka has an eye-opening chat with Arianne about how to use Google Ads and Google Analytics to grow your business – nonprofit and for-profit, alike. Arianne is very interesting, as you will find out. She offers insights that can take you and your nonprofit or business to the next level. Learn more about Arianne below, and at www.arianneswork.com If you need an editor for your project, a copywriter, a consultation, SEO expertise, A/R expertise, or a new productive addition to your team, I'm your person. I'm an autistic adult with ADHD based in San Antonio, Texas (CST). I've written about being late-diagnosed autistic since I was diagnosed by a psychiatrist in 2016. I'm an Editorial Board Member for Stairway to STEM, a website resource for autistic students/students on the autism spectrum transitioning from high school to college. I frequently peer review for Autism in Adulthood academic journal.  My website has my blog, my published works, resources I've found helpful, and my contact form. I am currently available for opportunities and open for projects.  Arianne is volunteering to optimize all of our Google platforms – Ads and Analytics. Her bright and bubbly personality, coupled with her brilliance, radiates in her conversation and her work. We are truly pleased with all of the time, talents and effort Arianne is donating to LifeChangers! Do you need help with your Google Ads or Google Analytics? Contact Arianne for her rates. Be sure to mention that you found her on The CNN Podcast. Do you have a question or comment for Arianne or Ericka? Please share it below. Until next time… Be awesome and be blessed!