This Week: 

Prudence In Our Political Environment 
Following from our December episode, “Is It Paranoia Or Prudence?,” Gene Takagi and Amy Sample Ward return with updates from the grass roots on DEI, USAID and other spending freezes, major media capitulation, and information on a potential reincarnation of last year’s H.R. 9495 bill. Most importantly, they share advice and resources on how to cope—and keep your nonprofit in the safest posture. Gene is our legal contributor from NEO Law Group. Amy is our technology contributor and CEO of NTEN.

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This Week: 

The 4 Mindsets 
Over his years working with nonprofits, Dan Johnson has developed four mindsets, or principles, which he encourages leaders to embrace, and spread throughout their teams. He invites us to get comfortable with: The point is impact; the sustainable impact cycle; donors are partners, and, how volunteers get paid. He shares the touching story of his friend, Christina, who was murdered, doing the work she loved. Dan is chief consultant at Next Level Nonprofits.

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This Week: 

Consider Video 
There are lots of video use cases you may not have in mind. Like employee recruiting, donor stewardship, and volunteer recruiting and thanking. After you identify how video might work for your nonprofit, you need the right equipment, which doesn’t mean spending a lot. Then there’s preparation, shooting and editing. Pat Taggart makes each step very doable, so you can realize the full potential of this powerful medium. He’s founder of SkyBlue Creative.

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This Week: 

Your Grantmaker Relationships 
Shoshana Grossman-Crist leads you through the pathway of relationships with institutional funders. She reveals her advice on how to build and maintain relationships before you apply for a grant; while your proposal is under review; after you’ve been funded; and, while you’re doing the work. Also, what if the foundation denies your proposal? Her company is Social Impact Compass. 

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This Week: 

Storytelling 
Sarah Wood reminds us of the value in telling good stories to your stakeholders. Also, how do you tell them? Where do you tell them? Which ones are worth telling? What’s ethical storytelling? And, what’s the right engagement or call to action? We pull some lessons from her children’s favorite stories, the “Narwhal and Jelly” series and “Dandelion Magic.” She graciously shares her own story of solo motherhood by choice. Sarah’s company is Sarah Wood Communication.

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This Week: 

“Ambiguity Is The Answer” 
Though wildly counterintuitive, producing and embracing ambiguity can give you the upper hand when it looks like you have no hand to play. Stop thinking of ambiguity as something you must react to and avoid. Start seeing the value in cultivating it. Kyle Crawford’s book is “Ambiguity Is The Answer” and he explains its power.

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This Week: 

“Don’t Mess With Stress” In 2025 
Dr. Jill Baron walks us through her four cornerstones for minimizing stress and maximizing wellness in the New Year: diet, meditation, walking (or other exercise), and sleep. Plus, your mental and emotional resilience. She’s our first medical doctor guest, and her book is “Don’t Mess With Stress.”

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This Week: 

Looking To 2025: Is It Paranoia Or Prudence? 
Our esteemed contributors share what they’re looking to next year, with the uncertainty of a new president and administration. On the table is HR 9495, which some call the NonprofitKiller; government agencies no longer given deference by the federal courts, with the Supreme Court overruling the long-standing Chevron Doctrine; and, uneasiness around the economy rippling out to preemptive nonprofit budget cuts. Our legal contributor is Gene Takagi at NEO Law Group. Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN, is our technology contributor.

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This Week: 

The Art & Science Of Fundraising 
James Misner explains what he sees as the right and left brain activities of your nonprofit’s fundraising. There are relationships and data; stories and metrics; motivations and outcomes; emotions and systems; and, more brain interactions. Your objective is to balance the art and the science. James is CEO of The Kipos Group.

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This Week: 

The Chronicle of Philanthropy Leaders 
Stacy Palmer is CEO of the now nonprofit newspaper, and the editor-in-chief is Andrew Simon. We talk about the transition from privately held to 501(c)(3); their plans for growth; the mission, values and priorities guiding them; new content that’s coming; improving mass media’s coverage of our community; the presidential election; potential threats to the sector; and a good deal more.

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This Week: 

“Passion Isn’t Enough” 
That’s David Rhode’s new book. “It’s necessary, but not sufficient,” says the author. He brings us his practical advice on building your programs, your board, your brand, your team and your volunteer community. His expertise has value for aspiring, new and experienced nonprofit leaders alike. David is CEO of DotDotOrg.com.

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