NPFX: The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange
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Join the experts at IPM Advancement for discussion and insights into nonprofit fundraising, membership, advocacy and more. Each show covers a different aspect of advancement, with topics ranging from annual giving to capital campaigns and everything in between.
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Nov 2, 2023
Tips for 2023 Year-End Fundraising (and How to Prepare for 2024)
Given that 30% of annual giving happens in December, it's crucial for nonprofits to have a winning year-end fundraising strategy. Calendar year-end fundraising leverages end-of-year tax benefits to motivate donors to give, while also aligning with the holiday spirit when people are more inclined to be charitable. In today's podcast episode, the IPM Advancement team shares their best tips for CYE fundraising, including the importance of major donors, why direct mail still matters, how to navigate 2023 trends and challenges, re-engaging lapsed donors, the role of self-care in fundraising, how to strategize for 2024, and more.
Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
[NPFX] Engaging Women Philanthropists to Improve Donor Retention
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/engaging-women-philanthropists-to-improve-donor-retention
Best Wellness Practices for Nonprofit Fundraisers (#4 Might Surprise You)
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/best-wellness-practices-for-nonprofit-fundraisers-4-might-surprise-you
[NPFX] Nonprofit Fundraising at Year-End: 4 Things to Do
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-fundraising-at-year-end-4-things-to-do
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Michele Rebeor is a founder of Synergy Philanthropy and an IPM Advancement consultant. Her work supporting nonprofit organizations focuses on building and maximizing donor relationships that result in greater levels of giving. Michele also has a rare expertise in effecting strategies that acknowledge the role and importance of women donors and their impact on the future of philanthropy.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelerebeor/
Samantha Timlick is the VP of Client Services at IPM Advancement. Since 2007 she has managed renewal, appeal, and acquisition programs encompassing more than 200 million total recipients — focusing on highly segmented direct mail microtargeting, personalized inbound and outbound telemarketing, and integrated e-campaigns.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stimlick/
Alan Knobloch is a founder of Synergy Philanthropy and an IPM Advancement consultant. He has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years, holding positions at The Nature Conservancy Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation, and Valley of the Sun United Way.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-knobloch-8603347/
Melissa Cowley Wolf is the founder of MCW Projects and an IPM Advancement consultant. Melissa has more than 20 years of experience in philanthropy, specializing in next era philanthropic strategy, and organizational and executive wellness for leaders and collectives who want to make an impact.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-cowley-wolf-6440a79/
Gina Parziale is a Certified Fundraising Executive and IPM Advancement consultant. With 20 years of experience in leadership and development for patients advocacy and nonprofit health organizations, Gina provides strategic planning, fundraising planning and execution, Board and staff development, therapeutic advancement, and engagement with industry to patient advocacy groups.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginaparziale/
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russphaneuf/
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richfrazier/
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Oct 11, 2023
Inflation and Impact: How Nonprofits Are Navigating Economic Realities (with Ali Colbran and Nicole Williams)
With inflation rates peaking at 9.1% last summer (the highest since 1981), nonprofits are feeling the strain. Higher prices drive up the cost to provide programs and services while also increasing demand for those services; on the fundraising side, every dollar raised has less buying power. In today's episode, we'll look at how two nonprofits fighting food insecurity are overcoming these challenges and growing their operations despite economic realities.
Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
[NPFX] Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Getting Started the Smart Way
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/peer-to-peer-fundraising-getting-started-the-smart-way
[NPFX] 8 Valuable Lessons Nonprofit Fundraisers Learned in the Past Year
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/8-valuable-lessons-nonprofit-fundraisers-learned-in-the-past-year
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Ali Colbran, Director of Development at Feeding San Diego, is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing Feeding San Diego’s fundraising program, including major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, annual funds, and development operations. Ali has 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Her previous development work supported UC San Diego, The New Children’s Museum, Sacramento Children’s Museum, and the California Association of Museums. She has a Bachelor of Arts in the History of Art and Visual Culture from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Ali is currently pursuing her graduate degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management at the University of San Diego.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-colbran-7aa87535/
https://feedingsandiego.org/
Nicole Williams is the Chief Executive Officer of the Community Foodbank of Central Alabama. With 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, she's managed federal, local, and privately funded projects to lead the Community Food Bank in its current growth and expansion. A graduate of Samford University, Nicole has lived and worked in Birmingham for over 30 years. She currently serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of Feeding Alabama, the State Food Bank Association and on the Board of Directors for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). She was named in the Who’s Who in Nonprofits by the Birmingham Business Journal in March of 2023.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-williams-5b688513b/
https://feedingal.org/
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.
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Sep 5, 2023
AI Tools for Grant Writing, Prospecting, and More (with Ashutosh Nandeshwar and Shereese Floyd)
The genie is out of the bottle — artificial intelligence is here. Despite valid concerns about privacy and bias, many nonprofits have already embraced AI for grant writing, donor engagement, prospecting, automation, data analysis, and more. In this episode, we examine what AI can (and can't) do, ways your nonprofit can benefit from AI, how to navigate ethical concerns, and our favorite AI tools that you can start using today.
Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
AI Tools for Nonprofits
For a list of AI tools recommended by our guests, visit this episode's blog page at https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/ai-tools-for-grant-writing-prospecting-and-more.
Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
7 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Grant Writing Tools to Increase Your Fundraising Efforts by Shereese Floyd:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-artificial-intelligence-ai-grant-writing-tools-increase-floyd/
Revolutionizing Fundraising Part I: 6 Ways AI is Transforming the Nonprofit Sector by Ashutosh Nandeshwar:
https://www.ccsfundraising.com/insights/revolutionizing-fundraising-part1-ai-transforming-nonprofit-sector/
Shereese Floyd is CEO of Witness My Life and founder of AI Consultants for Nonprofits. An award-winning storytelling and communications professional dedicated to helping organizations increase influence and revenue with story-based marketing, her emotional branding style has generated over $2M in direct campaigns. With over twenty years in nonprofit marketing, her expertise spans development, branding, women's leadership, artificial intelligence, and public relations. Shereese is an advocate for social change and believes story is the one thing that truly brings the world together.
Ashutosh Nandeshwar is a data science leader and expert who has championed innovative techniques to help nonprofits and higher education institutions become effective. With over 20 years of experience applying advanced data science, Ashutosh currently leads the data science practice at CCS Fundraising. He has built data science teams and practices from the ground up at institutions like USC, Caltech, and Michigan. Ashutosh holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering, specializing in machine learning, and an MS in Design Thinking, and is the author of multiple books, including Data Science for Fundraising. He has served on the Apra national board and the CASE DRIVE committees.
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.
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Aug 7, 2023
Giving USA 2023: Key Insights behind the Numbers
The release of the Giving USA 2023 annual report sent shivers through the nonprofit community with its finding that total charitable giving had declined for the first time since 2009. In today's episode, we look behind the data to share key insights and advice for how nonprofits can navigate changes in donor behavior, weather an uncertain economy, and find creative opportunities to boost fundraising and membership.
Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Why Monthly Giving Matters for Every Nonprofit Organization
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/why-monthly-giving-matters-for-every-nonprofit-organization
Planned Giving: The What, Why & How of Legacy Fundraising
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/planned-giving-the-what-why-how-of-legacy-fundraising
Donor-Advised Funds — Making DAFs Work for Your Nonprofit
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/donor-advised-funds-making-dafs-work-for-your-nonprofit
Colton C. Strawser, PhD has built his consulting career working with leaders at community foundations, United Ways, homeless shelters, senior service agencies, youth programs, arts and culture organizations, and more. He has trained more than 1,000 organizations and generated over $25 million in government grants. In addition to being a Certified Fund Raising Professional and Certified Nonprofit Professional, he has also completed a Certificate of Nonprofit Board Consulting through BoardSource and is a Master Trainer through the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Dr. Strawser completed his PhD in Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leadership at The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego.
https://www.coltonstrawser.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coltonstrawser/
Samantha Timlick, vice president of client services for IPM Advancement, provides subject matter expertise that covers all aspects of client and project management including direct mail, telemarketing, and digital campaigns. Since 2007 she has managed renewal, appeal, and acquisition programs encompassing more than 200 million total recipients.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stimlick/
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.
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Jul 3, 2023
Why Smaller Nonprofits Are Employing Fractional Fundraisers to Grow Their Revenue (with Trica Oshant Hawkins & Alan Knobloch)
Many smaller nonprofits don’t have the budget to hire experienced fundraisers. They either make do with existing staff or hire a consultant that advises but doesn't implement. In today's episode, we explore the benefits of fractional fundraising — hiring a seasoned fundraiser for a fraction of the work week — and why this strategy can be a game changer for small nonprofits.
Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
Fractional Fundraising Services for Your Nonprofit
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/fractional-fundraising
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Trica Oshant Hawkins has worked for non-profit conservation organizations for most of her professional career. She received her BS in Wildlife Ecology, served as Education Specialist for Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Pennsylvania for several years, and then returned to her Sonoran Desert home to co-found the Environmental Education Exchange, a non-profit organization with the mission of increasing environmental literacy through collaborative environmental education programs. After completing a Master’s Degree in Conservation Biology, she shifted her focus from education to conservation, and began working with the Arizona Wildlife Federation (AWF). As AWF’s Conservation Programs Director, Trica manages several programs that get people outdoors and directly involved in conservation projects. Trica also contributes to the organization’s communications, education, and (for a brief spell) development programs.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/trica-oshant-hawkins-1b40aa4a/
https://azwildlife.org/
Alan Knobloch has held positions in the nonprofit sector at The Nature Conservancy Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation, and Valley of the Sun United Way. In addition to being a Certified Fund Raising Executive from the Association of Fund Raising Professionals, he has earned a diploma from the National Planned Giving Institute from the College of William and Mary. Alan is a member of IPM Advancement's consultant network and a co-founder of Synergy Philanthropy.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-knobloch-8603347/
https://synergyphilanthropy.com/
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.
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Jun 5, 2023
How to Prevent Nonprofit Staff Burnout and Create a Culture of Wellness (with Dr. Evisha Ford)
Staff turnover has become a challenge for many nonprofits. Increasing numbers of nonprofit employees report feeling stressed and burned out. In today’s podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Evisha Ford to discuss what causes nonprofit burnout and how both the individual and the organization can create a culture of wellness and support.
Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Benches in the Bathroom: Leading a Physically, Emotionally, and Socially Safe School Culture by Evisha Ford
https://www.amazon.com/Benches-Bathroom-Physically-Emotionally-attrition/dp/1954631553/
[NPFX] Self-Care for Nonprofit Fundraisers: How to Avoid Burnout
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/self-care-for-nonprofit-fundraisers-how-to-avoid-burnout
Nonprofit Staff Retention, Part 1: Are Higher Salaries Really the Answer?
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-staff-retention-are-higher-salaries-really-the-answer
Nonprofit Staff Retention, Part 2: How to Attract and Keep the Best Employees
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-staff-retention-how-to-attract-and-keep-the-best-employees
5 Ways to Improve Your Fundraising Team’s Morale
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-your-fundraising-team-s-morale
Best Wellness Practices for Nonprofit Fundraisers (#4 Might Surprise You)
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/best-wellness-practices-for-nonprofit-fundraisers-4-might-surprise-you
Dr. Evisha Ford is the Founding Executive Director of iCan Dream Center, a therapeutic school in Illinois, that serves the needs of neurodiverse learners and their families. She began her career serving inner-city homeless youth in Chicago and worked with various community agencies to build their capacity to support the needs of vulnerable youth. She specializes in trauma-compassionate leadership, program design, cultural and racial equity, developing continuums of service for diverse learners. She is author of Benches in the Bathroom: Leading a Physically, Emotionally, and Socially Safe School Culture. Additionally, Dr. Ford serve as President of the Board for the United Way Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network. She has received numerous awards, including “Woman of the Year” by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, the Paige Award for her impact within the special needs community, and the “Dream Maker Award” from the Bronzeville Children’s Museum of Chicago. In July 2018, she was honored as one of the influential “100 Black Women in Chicago” for her educational contributions. In July 2022, Dr. Ford received her most generous recognition as “best mom ever” granted by her two sons. To lean more about Dr. Ford’s work, visit her website www.drevisha.com.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drevisha/
https://icandreamcenter.com/
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.
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May 8, 2023
Sustaining Donor Attention after the Headlines Fade (with Michelle Boggs and Melissa Rutan)
While it's common for donors to rally to support relief efforts during a crisis, how do you sustain their attention — many of whom are first-time donors to your nonprofit — after the media spotlight begins to fade? In today's episode, our panel examines episodic giving and how organizations like American Red Cross and Classy keep donors engaged beyond that initial rapid response connection.
Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
[NPFX] Rapid Response Fundraising: How to Leverage Episodic Giving
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/rapid-response-fundraising-how-to-leverage-episodic-giving
Rapid Response Fundraising whitepaper (requires an email to download)
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
[NPFX] Why Monthly Giving Matters for Every Nonprofit Organization
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/why-monthly-giving-matters-for-every-nonprofit-organization
Nonprofit Monthly Sustainers, Part 1: Financial Stability in Any Economy
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-monthly-sustainers-part-1-financial-stability-in-any-economy
Nonprofit Monthly Sustainers, Part 2: 8 Tips for a Successful Monthly Giving Program
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-monthly-sustainers-part-2-8-tips-for-a-successful-monthly-giving-program
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Melissa Rutan is the Senior Associate Consumer Marketing and Fundraising at American Red Cross. She's passionate about connecting people to causes and empowering them to be agents of change. Over the last 10 years, Melissa has strived to create ways financial donors can meaningfully support nonprofits through integrated back-end processes and special events. Melissa joined the American Red Cross in 2017 and is currently focused on driving monthly donor strategy, building upon one of the most valuable donor segments.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-rose-coy/
https://www.redcross.org/
Michelle Boggs, MBA, CFRE, is the Executive Nonprofit Industry Advisor of Classy, the nonprofit affiliate of GoFundMe. She helps nonprofit organizations maximize fundraising efforts through analyzing industry data, examining market messaging and donor-relationship building. She’s also a San Francisco Business Journal 40 Under 40 (Class of 2020) and 7 year+ member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Prior to Classy, she worked at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, founded Chief, a network of women leaders, and contracted with Accordant to help advance purpose-driven partnerships.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleboggssfl
https://www.classy.org/
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.
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Apr 17, 2023
How to Make Your Next Board Meeting More Productive (with Nate Rhoton and Rick McCartney)
When board meetings run too long and feel unproductive, board members get discouraged and the nonprofit suffers. Causes can range from ineffective leadership to poor planning to a general lack of organization and follow-through. In today's episode, our panel discusses specific suggestions to address these challenges and help make your next board meeting more productive, collaborative, and engaging.
Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
[NPFX] Building and Engaging a High-Performing Board
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/building-and-engaging-a-high-performing-board
[NPFX] Diversity on Your Board Matters to Your Nonprofit's Mission
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/diversity-on-your-board-matters-to-your-nonprofits-mission
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Nate Rhoton serves as the CEO for one-n-ten, an LGBTQ non-profit delivering youth services in Arizona. Following a career of fifteen years in corporate management and finance, Rhoton chose to serve the community with his nonprofit fundraising and development expertise. Serving for twelve years as the operations director and then CFO of a local construction company, he worked to expand corporate community involvement and non-discrimination protections to LGBTQ employees. Over the last decade, he has committed himself to nonprofit service, serving on the Arizona steering committee of the Human Rights Campaign, the board of the Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, The Melonhead Foundation, and as co-chair of the board of directors for Equality Arizona. Currently he serves as the chair of the Human Relations Commission for the City of Phoenix, vice chair of Leading for Change, and on the LGBTQ Advisory to the Chancellor of Maricopa County Community Colleges.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/naterhoton/
https://onenten.org/
Rick McCartney, President and CEO of InMedia, a national tech-media company is no stranger to nonprofit board service. He serves as Chairman of the board at one-n-ten, an organization that takes LGBTQ youth off the streets. He serves as Vice Chair of the Thrive Services Group Board, an organization dedicated to eradicating poverty through impactful business dealings. He is a member of Greater Phoenix Leadership, past Chairman of the Board of the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, and a member of the Kellenberger + Tollefson LGBTQ Center at the Arizona Community Foundation where he raises money to grant to LGBTQ groups demonstrating great change. He serves as an Advisory Board Director of the Phoenix Film Foundation. McCartney is past chairman of the Maricopa Workforce Connections Board where he worked to create job opportunities for both the disadvantaged and unemployed. His other work includes mentoring two youths through New Pathways for Youth and raising money for nonprofits nationally that work with children, education and youth at risk.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickmccartney/
http://inmediacompany.com/
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.
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Apr 3, 2023
Building and Engaging a High-Performing Board (with Nate Rhoton and Rick McCartney)
A good board of directors is essential to the health and success of any nonprofit organization. By contributing their talent and experience, raising funds, and providing guidance and oversight, the best board members ensure the nonprofit's mission gets carried out effectively and efficiently. In today's episode, our panel discusses strategies for finding good board members and keeping them engaged for the duration of their service.
Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
[NPFX] Diversity on Your Board Matters to Your Nonprofit's Mission
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/diversity-on-your-board-matters-to-your-nonprofits-mission
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Nate Rhoton serves as the CEO for one-n-ten, an LGBTQ non-profit delivering youth services in Arizona. Following a career of fifteen years in corporate management and finance, Rhoton chose to serve the community with his nonprofit fundraising and development expertise. Serving for twelve years as the operations director and then CFO of a local construction company, he worked to expand corporate community involvement and non-discrimination protections to LGBTQ employees. Over the last decade, he has committed himself to nonprofit service, serving on the Arizona steering committee of the Human Rights Campaign, the board of the Greater Phoenix Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, The Melonhead Foundation, and as co-chair of the board of directors for Equality Arizona. Currently he serves as the chair of the Human Relations Commission for the City of Phoenix, vice chair of Leading for Change, and on the LGBTQ Advisory to the Chancellor of Maricopa County Community Colleges.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/naterhoton/
https://onenten.org/
Rick McCartney, President and CEO of InMedia, a national tech-media company is no stranger to nonprofit board service. He serves as Chairman of the board at one-n-ten, an organization that takes LGBTQ youth off the streets. He serves as Vice Chair of the Thrive Services Group Board, an organization dedicated to eradicating poverty through impactful business dealings. He is a member of Greater Phoenix Leadership, past Chairman of the Board of the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, and a member of the Kellenberger + Tollefson LGBTQ Center at the Arizona Community Foundation where he raises money to grant to LGBTQ groups demonstrating great change. He serves as an Advisory Board Director of the Phoenix Film Foundation. McCartney is past chairman of the Maricopa Workforce Connections Board where he worked to create job opportunities for both the disadvantaged and unemployed. His other work includes mentoring two youths through New Pathways for Youth and raising money for nonprofits nationally that work with children, education and youth at risk.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickmccartney/
http://inmediacompany.com/
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.
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Mar 20, 2023
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Getting Started the Smart Way (with Sarah Murry and Sadé Dozan)
Getting started in peer-to-peer fundraising can be challenging for some nonprofits. But with careful planning, you can launch a P2P campaign that engages donors and increases fundraising revenue. In today's episode, our panel discusses how to start a P2P program from scratch, mistakes and opportunities to watch for, best practices for P2P, and more.
Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
[NPFX] Improve Donor Retention and Engagement with P2P Fundraising
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/improve-donor-retention-and-engagement-with-p2p-fundraising
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Sadé Dozan is the Chief of Operations and Development at Caring Across Generations, a national campaign of family caregivers, care workers, people with disabilities, and aging adults working to transform care. Through her decade-long career in organization resource-building and nonprofit development, she has worked to secure funds for inter-generational campaigns, health and community initiatives, as well as economic development pipelines. She brings with her a wealth of project management experience, institutional and donor relations, and fundraising systems development.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sade-dozan-cfre-9a496665/
https://caringacross.org/
Sarah Murry is a Digital Fundraising Consultant based in Atlanta, GA with more than 15 years of fundraising experience managing multi-million dollar campaigns, generating brand awareness, increasing digital revenue for organizations of all sizes, and developing high-performing teams. Sarah has worked for organizations such as Shriners Hospitals for Children, Autism Speaks, American Cancer Society, and BayCare Health System. She holds a Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) and brings extensive experience in event and relationship management, P2P activation, cross-channel collaboration, major gift fundraising, solicitation of corporate partnerships, and advocating for children and families.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahamurry23/
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.
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Mar 6, 2023
Improve Donor Retention and Engagement with P2P Fundraising (with Sadé Dozan and Sarah Murry)
Peer-to-peer fundraising can account for 10-50% of fundraising revenue for some nonprofits. Advantages of P2P include better donor engagement and retention, increased visibility and reach, and a more personalized donor experience. In today's episode, our panel discusses the benefits of P2P for nonprofits AND donors, pitfalls to watch out for, technologies and tools to help run better P2P campaigns, and more.
Free 30-minute fundraising consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Sadé Dozan is the Chief of Operations and Development at Caring Across Generations, a national campaign of family caregivers, care workers, people with disabilities, and aging adults working to transform care. Through her…
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Feb 20, 2023
How Nonprofits Can Stop the Spread of Fake News & Misinformation with Storytelling
Because of their role in society as trusted agents of change, nonprofits are in a unique position to help stop the spread of misinformation and disinformation. In today's podcast episode, our panel discusses how strategic storytelling can be used by nonprofits to help address misunderstandings and even outright deception in our social discourse.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
[NPFX] Breaking Down Barriers to Social Change
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/breaking-down-barriers-to-change
Odd Duck's Navigating Misinformation Toolkit (coming in March 2023)
https://oddduck.io/
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Shereese Floyd, CEO of Witness My Life, is an award-winning storytelling and communicatio…
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Feb 6, 2023
When Your Nonprofit's Case for Support Just Isn't Working (with Shereese Floyd & Josh Gryniewicz)
A nonprofit's case for support answers a critical question for donors: "Why should I give your nonprofit my money?" In today's podcast episode, our panel examines how to tell the right story in the right way to transform your case for support, better engage donors, and get them to invest generously in your work and your mission.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
[NPFX] The Future of Storytelling for Nonprofit Donor Engagement
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/the-future-of-nonprofit-storytelling-for-donor-engagement
Make the Donor the Hero of Your Fundraising Story
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/make-the-donor-the-hero-of-your-fundraising-story
[NPFX] 12 Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Their Fundraising Copywriting, Part 2
https://www.ipmadvanc…
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Jan 16, 2023
Don't Hang Up: 3 Ways to Make Telefundraising Work for You in 2023
Does telefundraising still work for nonprofits? Yes and no. In the season 4 premiere episode of NPFX, we discuss the challenges of telephone fundraising today, mistakes nonprofits most often make when using the telephone for fundraising, and 3 innovative telephone strategies you can use in 2023 to help raise more money and advance your cause. Don't ditch telefundraising yet!
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
Nonprofit Fundraising Telefund Townhall:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/telefund-townhall
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Russ Phaneuf, a co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern Arizona University, and…
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Dec 7, 2022
8 Valuable Lessons Nonprofit Fundraisers Learned in the Past Year
In the final episode of season 3, our panel looks back at 2022 to discuss the most valuable lessons learned by nonprofit fundraisers this past year. Topics include the economy's impact on fundraising, challenges for capital campaigns, attracting monthly donors, donor retention and stewardship, how to use QR codes in fundraising, and more.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
[NPFX] Why Monthly Giving Matters for Every Nonprofit Organization
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/why-monthly-giving-matters-for-every-nonprofit-organization
Nonprofit Monthly Sustainers: 8 Tips for a Successful Monthly Giving Program
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-monthly-sustaine…
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Nov 10, 2022
The Future of Museums: A Crisis of Relevance (with nico wheadon and Melissa Cowley Wolf)
As a sector, museums have been slow to engage underserved audiences and adapt to the evolving needs of the communities they serve, leading to a crisis of relevance for many organizations. In today's podcast episode, our panel discusses how cultural institutions can redefine themselves to stay relevant and better fulfill their duty to the public good.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Museum Metamorphosis: Cultivating Change Through Cultural Citizenship
https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538130421/Museum-Metamorphosis-Cultivating-Change-Through-Cultural-Citizenship
[NPFX] Next Gen Donors and the Arts
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/next-gen-donors-and-the-arts
nico wheado…
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Oct 3, 2022
GivingTuesday Turns 10 — Is It Still Worth the Effort? (with Sadé Dozan and Sarah Murry)
November 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of GivingTuesday. Since its inception, this annual giving holiday has grown into a global movement that raises billions of dollars each year. Yet some nonprofits are questioning if their results truly justify all the additional work and stress for fundraisers. In this episode, guests from both sides of the nonprofit fundraising spectrum share their favorite GivingTuesday strategies to help you make your GivingTuesday fundraising campaign worth the effort.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
[NPFX] Giving Tuesday during the COVID-19 Pandemic
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/giving-tuesday-during-the-covid-19-pandemic
Giving Tuesd…
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Sep 12, 2022
Diversity on Your Board Matters to Your Nonprofit's Mission (with Andrea Collier and Josephine Ramirez)
The lack of diversity on a nonprofit board is more than a perceptual problem. It impacts the nonprofit's ability to serve its community and fulfill its mission. In today's episode, we discuss what diversity on a nonprofit board means to the organization, mistakes nonprofits make when selecting diverse candidates, and how to bring new members into the mix to make your board stronger and more effective.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
If Your Board Looked Like Your Community by Josephine Ramirez
https://medium.com/new-faces-new-spaces/if-your-board-looked-like-your-community-203c878bb0a0
Building a More Diverse Board with Intention by Andrea King Collier
https://blueav…
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Aug 23, 2022
Special Report: The State of LGBTQ Nonprofits - Analysis & Advice
In the past, researchers have studied much about the people who comprise the LGBTQ community, but little about the nonprofits that serve them. In today's episode, we bring you a discussion of IPM's new report on the current state of LGBTQ nonprofits in the US. We cover how organizations are working on LGBTQ/equality issues nationwide, ways for these organizations to make a greater impact, where to look for opportunities to increase philanthropic giving, and more.
Download the free report, "LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Organizations in the United States: Growth, Trends, Concerns, and the Outlook for Philanthropic Giving":
http://report.ipmadvancement.com
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://free.ipmadvancement.com
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources…
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Aug 8, 2022
Can Nonprofits Lobby? How LGBTQ and Other Organizations Can Influence Lawmakers (with Pat Libby)
Many nonprofits are convinced they can't lobby or the risks of lobbying are too great — they fear alienating donors or losing their tax status. In today's podcast episode, lobbying expert Pat Libby and IPM consultant Colton Strawser join hosts Rich and Russ to discuss why nonprofits should consider lobbying, and how to do it effectively to advance your mission and improve the lives of your nonprofit's constituents. We also discuss opportunities for LGBTQ+ organizations to influence lawmakers and counter recent legal attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Download the free report, "LGBTQ+ Nonprofit Organizations in the United States: Growth, Trends, Concerns, and the Outlook for Philanthropic Giving":
http://report.ipmadvancement.com
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://free.ipmadvancement.com
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
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Jun 9, 2022
Capital Campaigns: Moving Your Nonprofit to the Next Level
After two years of putting projects on hold, many nonprofits have decided it's time to move forward with capital campaigns again. In today's episode, we discuss best practices to engage donors, how to make sure you're ready to launch your capital campaign, mistakes you want to avoid, and how campaigns might look different in 2022.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
[NPFX] Nonprofit Feasibility Studies
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-feasibility-studies
[NPFX] Capital Campaigns during COVID-19: Pivot and Adapt
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/capital-campaigns-during-covid-19-pivot-and-adapt
Jarrett Ransom, aka the Nonprofit Nerd, has worked exclusively…
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May 4, 2022
Why Monthly Giving Matters for Every Nonprofit Organization (with Melissa Rutan and Kathryn Baccash)
Sustaining donors are important to every nonprofit. Their recurring donations help provide financial stability and fund ongoing programs and services. For donors, monthly giving offers convenience and the satisfaction of knowing they’re supporting their favorite nonprofits all year long. In today’s podcast episode, we talk with the American Red Cross and To Write Love on Her Arms, organizations on both sides of the nonprofit budget spectrum, to illustrate how monthly giving can work for nonprofits of any size or budget.
We recommend visiting the monthly giving pages of both nonprofits featured in this episode. They serve as great examples of how to make the case for monthly giving:
Red Cross Champions
https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate/monthly-giving.html
TWLOHA Blue
https://give.twloha.com/campaign/twloha-blue/c128961
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
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Apr 12, 2022
The Future of Storytelling for Nonprofit Donor Engagement
Donor engagement -- especially with younger donors -- is getting harder as modern donor audiences demand more from the nonprofits they support. In today's episode, Josh Gryniewicz, IPM's narrative strategist, explains how this shift in donor expectations evolved and why nonprofits must change the way they use storytelling to make donors feel like active participants in their mission and cause.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Josh Gryniewicz has spent his career in nonprofit, initially as a crisis counselor and later in external relations. For over a decade, he has worked in public interest communication. As a creative, Josh has applied his craft to writing, spoken word,…
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Mar 3, 2022
The Nonprofit Founder's Lifecycle: From Startup to Stepping Aside (with Stephanie Small and Patrick McWhortor)
Nonprofit founders are the heroes of the nonprofit world. Yet some fail to recognize when it’s time to step aside. In today's podcast episode, our panel takes a look at the lifecycle of the nonprofit founder, how founders and their boards can best avoid "founder's syndrome," and what it takes to prepare and execute a successful leadership succession plan.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Building Leaderful Organizations: Succession Planning for Nonprofits
https://www.aecf.org/resources/building-leaderful-organizations
Susan Kenny Stevens, Nonprofit Lifecycles Institute
https://nonprofitlifecycles.com/founder/
Stephanie Small specializes in building the organization…
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Feb 21, 2022
Announcing the NPFX Listener Poll: Tell Us What You Want to Hear Next
Hello NPFX listener! We want to hear from you! What topics would you like us to discuss next on the podcast?
Please take just a few seconds to complete our short, anonymous, one-question poll:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/poll
Thank you for listening and helping make the NPFX podcast a success. We look forward to hearing your suggestions!
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
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Feb 2, 2022
Planned Giving: The What, Why & How of Legacy Fundraising (with Matt Hugg and Jeannette Edwards)
Planned giving is a vital part of many nonprofits' fundraising programs, yet some fundraisers or nonprofit leaders are slow to solicit planned gifts. Fear of complicated gifts or uncomfortable conversations with donors can push planned giving to the back burner. In today's podcast episode, our panel explores why planned gifts are so important to nonprofits of every size, common mistakes fundraisers make with planned giving, and how to create a successful planned giving program that can help secure your nonprofit's future.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
[NPFX Ep. 24] Donor-Advised Funds: Making DAFs Work for Your Nonprofit
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/donor-…
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Jan 7, 2022
Fundraising in 2022: Big Challenges & Big Opportunities Ahead
Welcome to season 3 of the Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange! In today's podcast episode, our panel discusses what nonprofits should watch out for in 2022, including how supply chain delays will impact direct mail calendars, strategies for retaining your best staff during the "Great Resignation," and opportunities to connect better with donors during the midterm election season.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
12 Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Their Fundraising Copywriting, Part 2 [Mistake #4 concerns the importance of outside envelopes]:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/12-mistakes-nonprofits-make-in-their-fundraising-copywriting-part-2
Nonprofit Staff Retention —…
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Dec 10, 2021
Good News and Inspiring Stories from Nonprofits in 2021
Calendar Year-End can be a challenging time for fundraisers and nonprofit professionals. So we decided to do something special for our season finale as an antidote to the stress and pressure you might be feeling. We invited IPM Advancement team members and clients to call in and share their most inspirational stories and good news about how nonprofits and donors made a difference in 2021.
You’ll hear stories about donor generosity, exciting capital campaigns, a creative collaboration between organizations serving the same community, and programs and services that are saving and enriching lives. Our hope is that these stories lift you up a little and remind you to feel good about all of the hard work you’re doing to make the world a better place. Happy holidays!
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
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Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonpr…
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Nov 5, 2021
Donor-Advised Funds: Making DAFs Work for Your Nonprofit
As donor-advised funds increase in popularity, so too grows the controversy surrounding them. Critics cry shadow philanthropy while proponents claim DAFs encourage greater giving, leaving many in the nonprofit sector with the question: Are donor-advised funds good for nonprofits? In today’s podcast episode, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of DAFs, what effect they have on traditional fundraising strategies, and how you can make donor-advised funds work for your nonprofit.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strat…
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Oct 5, 2021
Breaking Down Barriers to Social Change (with Ricardo "Cobe" Williams)
Advancing a nonprofit's mission requires the cooperation and support of many individuals and groups — from the recipients of your services to lawmakers, donors, community leaders, and especially the people working within the organization itself. In today's podcast episode, we'll explore what it takes to enroll key stakeholders, overcome barriers to change, and craft an effective narrative with the power to inspire and transform.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Make the Donor the Hero of Your Fundraising Story
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/make-the-donor-the-hero-of-your-fundraising-story
Josh Gryniewicz has spent his career in nonprofit, initially as a crisis counselor and later in external relations. For over a decade, he…
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Sep 6, 2021
Engaging Women Philanthropists to Improve Donor Retention (with Linda "Mac" Perlich and Trish Stark)
Outdated and inaccurate ideas that emphasize men as the primary philanthropists in the household have led many nonprofits to largely ignore women in their fundraising strategies. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll explore why women are such an important force in philanthropy today, the reasons they give, what women expect in return from the organizations they support, and how your nonprofit can boost donor retention by engaging women to become long-term partners in advancing your mission.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Michele Rebeor has been a development and nonprofit profit professional for nearly 30 years. Offering a niche expertise in women-focused strategies, she's been studying women-focused philanthropy research trends an…
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Aug 2, 2021
Next Gen Donors and the Arts (with Jaimie Mayer)
Last year saw a measurable drop in philanthropic donations to nonprofit arts and culture organizations. While some are quick to blame the pandemic, others believe the bigger concern is the growing disconnect between the rising generation of donors and the arts and culture sector. In today’s podcast episode, our panel unpacks these latest findings and provides practical tips for how arts organizations can bridge the perceived gap by next gen donors between the arts and the social impact causes they care most about.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts pr…
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Jul 9, 2021
Major Gift Fundraising (with Nuka Solomon and Shanelle Varone)
Most nonprofits rely on a small percentage of their donors to provide the majority of their funds. As the wealth gap in the United States grows wider, it’s very likely that the importance of these major donors will only increase in the years to come. In today’s podcast episode, we’ve assembled a panel of major gift fundraising experts to discuss what it takes for a nonprofit to create and sustain a rewarding major gift fundraising program.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of dir…
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Jun 7, 2021
Nonprofit Feasibility Studies
Smart nonprofits rely on data before beginning a capital campaign or other large fundraising project. In today’s podcast episode, IPM consultants Rich Frazier, Sondra Madison, and Alan Knobloch take a close look at one of the best sources of data available to nonprofits: The Feasibility Study.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Rich Frazier has worked in the nonprofit sector for nearly 30 years. In his role as senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund development, strategic planning, and board of directors development.
Sondra Madison has raised millions of dollars for organizations across the U.S. since beginning her nonprofit consulting work in 2…
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May 10, 2021
Fundraising and COVID-19: One Year Later, What Have We Learned?
As COVID-19 restrictions are being relaxed across most of the United States, many nonprofits are attempting to define their new normal. In today's episode, Rich Frazier (IPM Advancement's Senior Consultant) is joined by IPM consultants Jana Olslund and Penny Cowden to unpack some of the most valuable lessons of the past year to help nonprofits come out on the other side of this pandemic even smarter and stronger than they were before.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources:
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Fundraising during COVID-19: Practical Strategies for Success:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/fundraising-during-covid-19-practical-strategies-for-success
Nonprofit Fundraising Messaging in the COVID-19 Era — 8 Essential Elements:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com…
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Apr 1, 2021
Ask the Experts: Listener Questions about Copywriting for Nonprofit Fundraising
In a special Q&A episode, IPM Advancement's Co-founder, Managing Director & Chief Strategist, Russ Phaneuf, answers listener questions about nonprofit fundraising copywriting. Topics include how to boost response rate, how long your appeal should be and why, what to do if you have a limited direct mail budget, the most important part of a direct mail package, ways to engage your readers, whether or not you should still be messaging about COVID, and more.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Have a question you'd like answered on the next Q&A episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources:
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
12 Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Their Fundraising Copywriting:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/12-mistakes-nonprofits-make-in-their-fundraising-copywriting-part-1
Nonprofit Fundraising Messaging in the COVID-19 Era — 8 Essential Ele…
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Mar 3, 2021
Nonprofit Collaboration: The Power of Partnership (with Dr. Anne Newland and Sam Dean)
More and more, nonprofits are relying on collaboration to advance their mission — especially these days with increased pressure caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Collaboration between nonprofits can provide many advantages to the organizations involved as well as the communities they serve. In today’s podcast episode, Rich Frazier (IPM Advancement) is joined by Dr. Anne Newland (North Country Healthcare) and Sam Dean (Scott Family Amazeum) to explore what it takes for nonprofit organizations to work well with others for greater impact.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources:
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
4 Ideas for Finding Collaborations That Expand Your Nonprofit’s Reach and Impact:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/4-ideas-for-finding-collaborations-that-e…
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Feb 3, 2021
How to Build Your Nonprofit to Succeed (with Liz Feld)
With challenges like shrinking budgets, growing demand for their services, and fierce competition for donors, it's no wonder the 10-year failure rate for nonprofits is 30% or higher. In today's podcast episode, Jack Padovano (IPM Advancement) and Liz Feld (RADical Hope Foundation) discuss what it takes for nonprofits to succeed and create a lasting impact.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources:
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
The Secret to Nonprofit Advocacy Success: Keeping Grassroots Supporters Engaged:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/the-secret-to-nonprofit-advocacy-success-keeping-grassroots-supporters-engaged/
[NPFX] Nonprofit Advocacy Basics:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-advocacy-basics/
Liz Feld's Bio
Liz Feld is Chief Executive Officer o…
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Jan 12, 2021
Self-Care for Nonprofit Fundraisers: How to Avoid Burnout
Staff retention and employee burnout is a challenge for many nonprofits, especially when it comes to their fundraising team. In today's podcast episode, we'll look at some of the most common reasons for nonprofit fundraiser burnout, and how you can prevent burnout for yourself or your staff.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources:
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Nonprofit Staff Retention — Part 1: Are Higher Salaries Really the Answer?:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-staff-retention-are-higher-salaries-really-the-answer/
Nonprofit Staff Retention — Part 2: How to Attract and Keep the Best Employees:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-staff-retention-how-to-attract-and-keep-the-best-employees/
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Dec 9, 2020
Nonprofit Fundraising at Year-End: 4 Things to Do
For many nonprofits, Calendar Year-End fundraising accounts for a significant portion of their fundraising dollars for the entire year. In today’s podcast episode, we will review four of our favorite strategies to help our clients beat their annual fundraising goals and finish the year strong.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources:
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Post-2016 Election Tips: Surviving Trump’s America
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/post-2016-election-tips-surviving-trump-s-america
[NPFX] Is Annual Giving Dead? (COVID-19 Edition)
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/is-annual-giving-dead-covid-19-edition/
[NPFX] Rapid Response Fundraising: How to Leverage Episodic Giving
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/rapid-response-fundraising-how-to-leverage…
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Nov 23, 2020
Is Now a Good Time to Be a Nonprofit Fundraising Consultant?
In today’s podcast episode, we host a virtual panel of nonprofit fundraising consultants to discuss whether or not now is a good time to start a consulting business, the opportunities for consultants to actually grow their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the panel members themselves have adapted their own businesses to the changing landscape.
Are you a fundraising consultant? Join the IPM Advancement Consulting Network:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/consulting-network/
Learn more about the nonprofit fundraising consultants featured in this episode:
Rich Frazier, IPM Advancement & VisionConnect Nonprofit Consulting
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/inside-ipm-meet-rich-frazier/
Jarrett Ransom, The Rayvan Group
https://www.therayvangroup.com/
Frank Baselice, Consilium Marketing, LLC
http://www.consiliummarketingllc.com/
Nancy Grace, Graceful Fundraising LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancygrace1/
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Oct 28, 2020
Giving Tuesday during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Giving Tuesday has become one of the biggest nonprofit fundraising days of the year, making it a fundraising event no nonprofit can afford to ignore. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll discuss what nonprofits should expect from Giving Tuesday 2020, best practices for Giving Tuesday fundraising during the COVID-19 pandemic, and strategies to ensure your Giving Tuesday fundraising efforts have the greatest impact.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Giving Tuesday 2019 Results and What Your Nonprofit Should Take Away
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/giving-tuesday-2019-results-and-what-your-nonprofit-should-take-away/
[NPFX] Fundraising during COVID-19: Practical Strategies for Success
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/fundraisi…
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Oct 5, 2020
Rapid Response Fundraising: How to Leverage Episodic Giving
As donor behavior shifts more and more to episodic giving, it's crucial for a nonprofit to have an effective rapid response fundraising strategy. In today's episode, we discuss the 3 types of rapid response strategies every nonprofit should implement so you can be ready to engage donors when they suddenly care about your cause and are most inclined to give.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Rapid Response Fundraising [requires an email address to download]
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
[NPFX] Fundraising during COVID-19: Practical Strategies for Success
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/fundraising-during-covid-19-practical-strategies-for-success/
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Sep 18, 2020
Ask the Experts: Listener Questions about Nonprofit Fundraising
In our very first Q&A episode, IPM Advancement has assembled a panel of nonprofit fundraising experts to answer questions submitted by listeners like you. We cover a whole range of nonprofit fundraising topics including fundraising during COVID-19, direct mail vs. digital, increasing donor retention, virtual fundraising events, cultivating major gift donors, and more.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
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Aug 21, 2020
2020 Election Year Strategies for Nonprofit Advocacy
As the upcoming presidential election gets closer, more and more media attention is getting consumed by politics. Many nonprofits are struggling to find ways to stand out from all that noise. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss strategies nonprofits can use during an election year to continue to advocate effectively for their causes, and even some ideas for how nonprofits can take what’s happening in this election year landscape and use it to their advantage.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Nonprofit Advocacy Basics
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-advocacy-basics/
The Secret to Nonprofit Advocacy Success: Keeping Grassroots Supporters Engaged
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/the-secret-to-nonprofit-advocacy-su…
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Aug 5, 2020
Nonprofit Advocacy Basics
Having a strong advocacy strategy is crucial to a nonprofit organization’s ability to make a profound and lasting impact for the people they serve. Not only will it help you inform and influence policymakers, advocacy can even help boost fundraising. In today’s episode, we’ll cover the fundamentals of creating an effective advocacy strategy for your nonprofit.
For those organizations that are new to advocacy, we’ll outline a three-part process for building an army of loyal activists. And if you’ve already been doing advocacy but aren’t seeing the results you want, we’ll also explore what might be going wrong and what you can do to improve your efforts.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
How to Build an Army of Activists […
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Jul 31, 2020
NPFX Announcement: Seeking Topic Suggestions and Questions
We're asking all NPFX listeners to reach out and let us know what you want to hear on this podcast. If there’s a topic you’d like to hear us cover or you have a specific question about nonprofit fundraising, membership, and advocacy, please send us an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com with the subject heading “podcast suggestion.”
If we do use your suggestion, we’ll attribute it to you, so please include your name and the nonprofit you represent, if you’d like it to be mentioned. Or if you prefer to remain anonymous, just let us know that too.
Thank you to all of our listeners who have made the launch of this podcast a success. We look forward to hearing your suggestions!
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
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Jul 29, 2020
12 Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Their Fundraising Copywriting: Part 2
Continuing our discussion from last week's episode, we explore the top 5 copywriting mistakes made by nonprofits. For most nonprofits, fundraising appeals are an important part of how they communicate with supporters. Without effective copy that engages your donors and makes a strong case for supporting your nonprofit, you will consistently struggle to raise the funds you need to deliver on your mission and serve your community. In today's episode, we discuss the five most common ways fundraising messaging can go wrong and what you need to do to ensure that your copy feels compelling and authentic to those who care about your cause.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
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Jul 22, 2020
12 Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Their Fundraising Copywriting: Part 1
For most nonprofits, fundraising appeals are an important part of how they communicate with supporters. Without effective copy that engages your donors and makes a strong case for supporting your nonprofit, you will consistently struggle to raise the funds you need to deliver on your mission and serve your community. In today's episode, we discuss how fundraising messaging can go wrong and what you need to do to ensure that your copy feels compelling and authentic to those who care about your cause.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
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Jun 17, 2020
Capital Campaigns during COVID-19: Pivot and Adapt
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led many nonprofits to question the feasibility of running a traditional capital campaign right now. Should they stay the course, press pause, or change their strategy? In today’s episode, we host a virtual panel of representatives from different nonprofits to discuss how they’ve adapted their campaigns to the shifting landscape. They’ll also share lessons learned and advice for other nonprofits facing similar challenges with their capital campaigns.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Learn more about the nonprofits featured in this episode:
tag! Children’s Museum in St. Augustine, Florida
https://www.tagmuseum.org/
Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville, Arkansas
https://www.amazeum.org/…
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May 28, 2020
Effective Donor Engagement: Launching into FY21 with Confidence
As we head into summer, most nonprofits are planning their fundraising calendar for Fiscal Year 2021. This year, we face additional challenges like the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and the upcoming presidential election. In today’s podcast episode, we’ll look at strategies for effective donor engagement that you can put into practice right now to launch into the coming months with confidence.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
Nonprofit Fundraising Messaging in the COVID-19 Era — 8 Essential Elements
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/nonprofit-fundraising-messaging-in-the-covid-19-era-8-essential-elements/
What Should I Write About in My Next Fundraising Appeal?
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/blog/what-should-i-write-about-i…
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Apr 28, 2020
Fundraising during COVID-19: Practical Strategies for Success
With the cancelation of fundraising events and increasing economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many nonprofits are struggling to keep their mission moving forward. In this episode, we discuss practical advice that nonprofits can use to survive this crisis and continue to serve their community.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
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Apr 1, 2020
Is Annual Giving Dead? (COVID-19 edition)
As traditional nonprofit fundraising strategy is being transformed by advances in technology, changes in donor behavior, and unexpected world events like the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s vital that nonprofits know which parts to keep, which to change, and which to ditch completely.
Free 30-minute consultation for NPFX listeners:
http://www.ipmadvancement.com/free
Want to suggest a topic for an upcoming episode? Send an email to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional IPM Resources
IPM's free Nonprofit Resource Library:
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/resources
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