Nonprofit Lowdown
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Nonprofit Lowdown
Nov 27, 2023
#264 - The Business of an NPO with Robert Fukui
In love with your mission but not getting warm fuzzies from the fundraising? Youāve got to start thinking of your NPO as a business! Wait, what?
Robert is the founder of Power Couples by Design and co-author of the book Tandem: The Married Entrepreneursā Guide For Greater Work-Life Balance.
As a former Fortune 500 exec helping nonprofits grow and thrive (and keep romance alive!), Robert brings the real talk about how and why healthy nonprofits make a PROFIT (legally and ethically). š°We also talk about:
š„Why you should focus on being productive vs. busy
š„Time and money - managing your most precious resources
š„Growing your organization the right way
š„Who should be fundraising (hint - itās you!)
š„Surrounding yourself with the right board
Robert Fukui helps purpose-driven leaders build thriving organizations while finding balance. Whether you lead a fledgling startup or established nonprofit, his business principles are gold!
āThe money's not the goal, but it's the essential part of building the organization. And if you're not intentional about developing relationships with your donors, with new ones and also existing ones, you're just going to struggle.ā - Robert Fukui
Thereās so much more BIZ strategy packed into this episode. Let Robert school ya on sustainable nonprofit success. š
Important Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertfukui/
https://marriedentrepreneur.co/
https://www.thetandembook.com/
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Nonprofit Lowdown
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#265 - Philanthropy Revolution with Lisa Greer
Fundraising can feel transactional, manipulative, and just plain icky. But it doesnāt have to be that way. As donor-turned-expert Lisa Greer explains, with authentic connection and a "ditch the pitch" mindset, fundraising can actually feel human.
Lisa gets what itās like to be on the receiving end of clumsy asks and ill-informed wealth screens. After an awkward start to her own philanthropy journey, she vowed to revolutionize the donor experience.
In this candid conversation, we discuss:
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Why donors arenāt some strange "other" species
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The power of self-aware storytelling
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Ditching disingenuous pitches
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How to navigate the money
Lisa argues we need a philanthropy revolution to fix this - one centered around trust, transparency, and treating donors as partners instead of ATM machines.āI'm helping organizations change the way they do things based on how a donor hears things and how a donor interprets things.ā - Lisa Greer
The bottom line? We have to get over our own discomfort with wealth and get curious about donors as individuals - what matters to them and why they give as they do.
To hear more of Lisaās straight-talk around transforming nonprofit fundraising, have a listen to the full episode and share it with someone who needs a refresh!
Important Links
Book: Philanthropy Revolution: How to Inspire Donors, Build Relationships, and Make a Difference by Lisa Greer: https://www.lisagreer.com/book
Preorder: The Fundraiserās Handbook: A Guide to Maximizing Donations, Retaining Donors, and Saving the Giving Sector for Good by Lisa Greer: https://www.amazon.com/Fundraisers-Handbook-Maximizing-Donations-Retaining/dp/1939096154
Blog: https://philanthropy451.substack.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisazgreer/
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Nonprofit Lowdown
Nov 20, 2023
#263 - Rich White Men with Garrett Neiman
Ever feel like no matter how hard you shake the money tree, the fruit only falls for certain folks? š°š³
On the latest episode of Nonprofit Lowdown, Garrett Neiman riffs on how subtle (and not so subtle) biases in philanthropy make it dramatically easier for privileged people to fundraise.
Garrett knows this song by heart. As a former nonprofit founder and author of Rich White Men he's on a mission to help level the playing field.
He reflects on his journey from a conservative upbringing to recognizing the systemic barriers and biases faced by marginalized communities. Garrett realized the need for a power analysis in social change work - one that calls on white men to stand up for equity and justice.
The conversation touches on topics like the War on Wokeness, fundraising disparities, and the importance of understanding privilege.
Garrett's prescription? Get more people with power - especially rich white dudes - talking openly about equity. š£ļø He encourages privileged folks to determine their unique position, commit to lifelong learning, and take daily action to promote justice.
Ready for frank convo on race, class and cash? Garrett brings nuance and heart. Get your headphones and an open mind.
Important Links:
Book: Rich White Men: What It Takes to Uproot the Old Boys' Club and Transform America - https://a.co/d/f8OQdco
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettneiman/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nonprofitlowdown/support
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Nov 9, 2023
68 | Unlocking major gifts and overcoming your fundraising mindset with Rhea Wong
Are you ready for a no-BS conversation with Rhea Wong all about raising major money with high net worth donors?
On this š± SproutED bonus call replay, Rhea and I dive into the significance of major gifts in fundraising and the impact that our mindset plays in our fundraising success.
Giddy up, because this episode is chalked full of mic drop moments. If major giving is part of your fundraising strategy, youāre not going to want to miss this episode.
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Running a nonprofit is not easy, but what if you had a community of people to support you? Enrollment for š±SproutED, the only community for small shop Executive Directors to grow ā together.
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The Official Do Good Better Podcast
Apr 19, 2022
The Official Do Good Better Podcast Season Six Ep6: Patrick Hosts The Popular "Nonprofit Lowdown" Podcast With Rhea Wong
*Crosshosting.
If it's not a real thing, it should be.*
Today Patrick has the honor of hosting the very popular "Nonprofit Lowdown" podcast and interviewing its host and creator, Rhea Wong. Rhea is a fundraising expert and the author of a new book, "Get That Money, Honey" which shares her secrets for fundraising.
*Learn More About Rhea: * https://www.rheawong.com/
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*Buy Rhea's Book "Get That Money, Honey": * https://mailchi.mp/rheawong/book*
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