The Nonprofit Reframe (Brittny Wilson and Nia Wassink)

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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	24 Nov 2019	Year-End Giving	00:28:43
Tis' The Season To Be Truly Stressed Out Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Nonprofit Reframe! In this episode, Brittny and Nia dive into the most stressful time of the year: Year-End Giving Season! When getting that year-end mailing out the door seems impossible. How giving days can go wrong. Why, oh why, calendar-year fiscal-years are hell on fundraisers and leads to scarcity budgeting. Where do you spend New Year's Eve as a fundraiser? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	07 Dec 2019	Philanthropy - Part 1 of 375	00:24:53
Teach Them Young Philanthropy is a huge topic, not just because it impacts nonprofits so intimately and critically, but because it’s very imperfect. We know we’ll have lots of topics to cover. In this first of many episodes on philanthropy, we discuss everything from small to big gifts, young to old, and the absolute necessity for everybody to engage. Episode Highlights Teaching children about Philanthropy and Volunteerism Shrinking numbers of small and mid-range donors - Big Issue!! Donor Advised Funds and that conundrum New Hashtags from Brittny #RebirthOfGiving #FuelingASolution Stewardship of smaller donors: Don’t forget them! Resources Get Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing The World by Anand Giridharadas Follow Vu Le and get more great analogies and hilarious nonprofit-related content at https://nonprofitaf.com/ Full Transcript Available at Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	06 Jan 2020	Budgets	00:24:49
Passing an annual budget is merely the numbers behind a really exciting year ahead. Episode Highlights How budgeting is like Survivor, Harvesting your grant tree, Board Members, stop asking for the probability of revenue coming in, How to pass a budget with grace, Zero Based Budgeting: Why It Holds Back Nonprofits, Be better than Congress: Pass the budget before the new fiscal year, New Hashtags: #InvestInTheGrowth Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	13 Jan 2020	Overhead	00:20:29
Overhead is confusing and a ridiculous measure of a nonprofit’s value, impact, and success. And yet, we keep having to talk about it. Episode Highlights ● What is the “Overhead Myth”? ● How are other organizations perpetuating it? ● How can donors truly evaluate the effectiveness of a nonprofit? ● New Hashtags from Brittny: #ItsAllTheWork ● To restrict or not to restrict when giving. Resources ● More podcast episodes can be found here ● You can download a copy of the episode’s transcript here ● Check out Dan Pallotta’s popular TED Talk, “The way we think about charity is dead”: https://blog.ted.com/correcting-the-overhead-myth-how-dan-pallottas-ted-talk-has-begun-to-change-the-conversation/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 Jan 2020	White Saviors in Nonprofits	00:29:33
Let’s get into an uncomfortable space. We have to discuss white saviorism and where it plays out in nonprofits. Episode Highlights ● An episode FILLED with caveats ● White Saviors: White people who set up services or programming without actually involving the people accessing services in developing the programs or determining what services are actually needed. White people assuming they know best and enacting programming to “save” others. ● A quick overview of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: And why we don’t say Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity ● How Brittny avoids having to answer hard questions ● Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos’ playing white savior ● Allyship and Power-sharing in nonprofits Resources ● This American Life Episode on Betsy DeVos ● Tiny Spark Podcast: What can we do about the white savior complex? ● NPQ: On A Mission To Make White People Uncomfortable Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	27 Jan 2020	Problems with In-Kind Donations	00:26:16
Listen as we barely keep it together, discussing the outrageous in-kind donations we’ve been given, what to do with them and how to politely say, "NO." Episode Highlights A Quick Definition: In-kind donation is a gift of goods (physical items) or services that are donated to a nonprofit. Why are in-kind donations important to nonprofit organizations? The problem with in-kind donations: Nonprofits don’t have the storage space for all of them, people giving stuff the organization does not need, people giving stuff that is so used it is not usable, and the staff time dealing with it all. The importance of having an in-kind donation acceptance process and setting boundaries like: Where should people drop stuff off?Create a wishlist and only accept what is on it. Ask for photos and dimensions of items before accepting. Ensure that everyone internally know the process? How do we say no to items we do not need or want without offending someone? Resources Marie Kondo, the tidying expert and star of the hit TV show “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo”, developed the KonMari method to encourage tidying by category keeping only things that speak to the heart. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Feb 2020	Corporate Partnerships	00:30:59
Businesses, companies, corporations, for-profits. Whatever you want to call them, we know that partnerships between for-profit companies and nonprofits are absolutely necessary to affect real change in our communities. But how often does that actually happen? Episode Highlights What does it look like? Volunteerism, matching gifts, sponsorships, etc. 5% of all philanthropy is corporate giving. Is Big Brother listening in on Brittny or is it just karma texting her? Nia jumps in on the hashtag game with #VolunteerDuringStaffTime How to make a corporate partnership go “poof!” Is a real “partnership” even possible? Nonprofits bending to meet the needs of companies. Crickets, tumbleweeds, and tiny horses as workplace giving fairs Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	10 Feb 2020	Galas	00:30:52
Regardless of how you say it, galas are a big deal in nonprofit fundraising. They can also be a nightmare for staff. Episode Highlights: ● Attendees: Don’t approach staff with feedback during a gala! ● Brittny’s Hashtag: #earlybirdpricingworks ● The big cliffhanger: Will Brittny get a dress before her gala? ● Working with event committees and keeping them on mission ● When the salmon is raw ● Gala speakers forgetting to make the event. ● Staff burnout at its best. REALLY calculate the return on investment and streamline. ● Online auctions! ● Is Atkins still a thing? ● Don’t mess with our seating charts! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	17 Feb 2020	Work-Life Balance	00:30:37
When being “busy” doesn’t serve you well, but it supported by the nonprofit sector. How do we find balance? Can we even? Episode Highlights ● Finding moments when you’re winning in the battle for balance! ● How bad pay leads to even worse balance for nonprofit employees. ● Stop asking people to go “above and beyond” in performance reviews. It supports a culture of bad boundaries. ● Can we get cupcakes on Fridays, too? ● Relationships within nonprofits can get…icky. ● Just. Say. No. ● Brittny’s Hashtag: #boundariesforthesector Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	24 Feb 2020	Grants	00:27:20
Nia and Brittny get animated talking about all of the challenges associated with grants from ridiculous questions, insane stats and even what color paper to use. Episode Highlights Did you survive the longest month of the year? January has SO many reports! What is the true power dynamic inherent with grant funders? How does that affect relationships? Programming? Are video grant applications the answer? It’s still the nonprofit hunger games. Funder jeopardy...can you guess the foundation? Give your grant writer a break. It’s not their fault. Brittny's Hashtags #weloveVu #podcastgoals #everythingcomesbacktoVu Resources Vu Le’s Nonprofit AF blog: https://nonprofitaf.com/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	02 Mar 2020	Hiring	00:30:36
Whether it’s unrealistic job postings or just awful salaries, we do ourselves no favors, nonprofit people. Hiring stories, candidate stories, job description stories, we’ve got them all! Episode Highlights ● PUT THE DAMN SALARY IN THE POSTING ● Brittny’s Hashtag: #PayYourIntern ● What does “cultural fit” mean? ● Stop combining finance and HR positions ● The sector is small. Don’t burn bridges. Resources ● Canva – The best thing to happen to nonprofits in tech. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	09 Mar 2020	Technology	00:28:29
Brittny's wish has come true! It's another spring day. Too bad Nia had to shatter that and meter in her intro to today's episode on Technology Episode Highlights Why is technology so hard in nonprofits? Bad data management, lack of training on software, bad software and hardware We must leverage technology better! Everybody needs an octogenarian technology pro Put a data management program into place Donors: Stop caring if nonprofits are spending money on tech. They need to! Resources Tech Soup - Free and Discounted software for Nonprofits Last Pass - Password management Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	10 Mar 2020	The Gala Follow-Up Mini-Sode	00:11:41
We get the scoop from Brittny about her big night. Did she find a dress? How did she do it all on so little sleep? How does post-event body happen? All this and more on our first ever mini-sode! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	16 Mar 2020	Sustainability	00:34:10
A Special Note: We know you're experiencing a triple (maybe quadruple or quintuple, even) whammy right now with the way that COVID-19 is impacting your services, your workforce, philanthropy, and events. Please take care of yourself. The stress and anxiety is very real and we have to prioritize self-care right now. Episode Highlights "Sustainability" has so many different definitions and understandings Go beyond just how much money, to how diversified is our funding. We all know, there's always that ONE board member. The nonprofit starvation cycle is very real If we truly want to end these major societal issues, we need investment NOW Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	23 Mar 2020	Lobbying	00:26:37
We cover all three of the things your'e not supposed to talk about: money, politics, and religion. Episode Highlights The Johnson Amendment Why are nonprofits scared of lobbying? Nia pretends to be Schoolhouse Rock and teaches you about lobbying Public Service Loan Forgiveness may go away! Nia has an AWFUL slip of the tongue and apologizes to everybody, profusely. Importance of prioritizing your involvement in policy work Resources 5 Questions and Answers on The Johnson Amendment (from NPR) How getting rid of the Johnson Amendment could hurt NPOs (from The Independent Sector) National Council On Nonprofits Policy Page Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 Mar 2020	Coronavirus Mini-Sode	00:22:10
Brittny and Nia offer a quick check-in with everybody out there in the nonprofit space in the midst of a pandemic. Nia promotes usage of the bird. Brittny tells us to slow down. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	30 Mar 2020	Boards	00:29:09
Boards are tough! It's hard being a Board Member. It's hard reporting to a Board. Episode Highlights Serve wine at Board meetings to get Brittny there. Board/Staff relationships require trust! Board Members, volunteer in programs to get a better sense of the work! Boards weighing in on staff benefits and implementing for-profit standards. GAHHHHH! Stay out of operations! Mutual Appreciation, FTW! Boards, self-police! Don't ask staff to institute accountability for you. THANK YOU for your service! Resources Board Source - Great resource for boards! Training for Colorado Folks - Learn more about Beyond The Basics Board Training Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	06 Apr 2020	Admin and Program Staff	00:31:21
The last of the pre-coronavirus recorded content, this episode covers the unfortunate, great divide between program staff and fundraising or administrative staff. Episode Highlights Check out the new website! Administrative and Program Staff end up too siloed. Shout out to staff who want to learn about the other side. How can we maintain mutual respect and appreciation for the amazing work we all do? Trainings for the entire staff on programming, fundraising, and the whole kit and caboodle. Go up/down the stairs and spend time with the other teams! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Apr 2020	The One About the Tiger King Mini-sode	00:18:03
Brittny and Nia explore the little-known nonprofit angle to the Netflix hit show, Tiger King. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	13 Apr 2020	COVID-Response Funding	00:33:19
Episode Highlights Sprucing up for video calls means putting on earrings these days. Some foundations are rising to the occasion and others…well…aren’t. Notes to Foundations: Make the applications easier. Stop requiring hard copies. It’s ridiculous and dangerous! When rapid response really means rapid applications, but not funding. Stop pulling funding or shifting funding away from organizations who are relying on it. RELEASE ADDITIONAL FUNDING. You have the GD funds. Recognize that the impacts of this crisis will be felt for a long time and that we need our nonprofit sector around for it. Communicate! Let your grantees know that you’re not worried about reporting, numbers, etc. Resources · Anna Wintour in Sweatpants · Donor Advised Fund giving surges as pandemic spreads · Letter urging foundations to grant at significantly increased levels during the COVID crisis Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 Apr 2020	Fundraising in the Time of Coronavirus	00:34:27
Episode Highlights What new skills will Brittny and Nia emerge with? Work those stewardship plans. Keep fundraising. "Pivot" your messaging, but don't stop. Donors, STOP RESTRICTING GIFTS! Giving Tuesday Now! Coming up on May 5 Resources Jack Dorsey's Coronavirus Donation Giving Tuesday Now Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	27 Apr 2020	The Virtual Pivot	00:31:54
Responding to COVID-19 has cause a significant adoption of digital forms of gathering and getting work done. For nonprofits, this means events, training, and investing in necessary software like never before. Episode Highlights: How and what you switch to virtual environments is important. From book clubs to trainings to fundraisers online. Leveraging technology to build community. What tools and strategies can or should you continue after the crisis? Start norming the usage of technology, beginning with training DEI Benefits with virtual participation Participating in virtual conferences. Resources Event Predictions: “Coronavirus and Events: Outlook and Recovery Timeline” Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	04 May 2020	Nonprofit Trainings	00:41:56
Episode Highlights: Trainers need to fully understand the nonprofit experience! Interactive trainings FTW. Not everybody is meant to be trainer. Brittny loves a multi-audience experience. Trainers – stay in your lane and talk about what you actually know. Word of the day: Bespoke Resources · Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	07 May 2020	The One With The Announcement Mini-Sode	00:11:47
Brittny and Nia have an exciting announcement. You can join them for a live recording of the pod on Tuesday, May 12 at 12p MTN for Boulder Startup Week. Register for free online here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	11 May 2020	Tax Law	00:33:17
Tax law has significant impact on nonprofits and their donors, sometimes putting fundraisers in a difficult position. Brittny and Nia talk in-kind valuation, CARES Act changes, and the power dynamic that persists between donors and nonprofits. Resources Valuing In-Kind Donations (from the IRS) CARES Act and Nonprofits (from the Nonprofit Law Blog) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	18 May 2020	Live Taping with Boulder Startup Week	00:47:30
A group of startup and nonprofit folks joined Brittny and Nia for a presentation and Q&A on how companies and nonprofits can work better together! Resources Boulder Startup Week Moderator Support by Patty Manwaring Colorado Nonprofit Association Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	25 May 2020	2020 Nonprofit Predictions	00:30:34
Did they get it right? Brittny and Nia talk through some of the 2020 predictions made about nonprofits and what's still feasible in this new world that we're living in. Resources Forbes Article: 12 Nonprofit Trends in 2020 Chronicle on Philanthropy pulls article on earned revenue Will Hostility Towards Our Donors Really Help Our Fundraising Efforts? Nonprofit AF: The Curb-Cut Effect, and Why Race, Equity, Access, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) Are Even More Critical Now Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Jun 2020	Nonprofit Consultants	00:32:52
Brittny and Nia discuss the world of nonprofit consultants, how they can help your organization grow and scale and how to ensure you get the end product you need! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	08 Jun 2020	Cultural Disruptions in Nonprofits	00:28:14
How are you maintaining relationships in your staff with so much disruption to our normal way of being? From the whole nonprofit reframe team, remember that Black Lives Matter. Give to nonprofits run by black people! Resources Is nonverbal communication a numbers game? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	12 Jun 2020	The One With The Guest Announcement Mini-Sode	00:07:03
Brittny and Nia announce the first ever guest to join them on The Nonprofit Reframe! Who will it be? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Jun 2020	Predictions: Part 2	00:26:21
Forecasting the un-forecastable, predicting the unpredictable. How do you look into the future right now? Prepping your board for the unknown, working with funders and their expectations, and even making estimates with your staff is especially difficult right now. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	15 Jun 2020	After the Statement	00:37:17
Your organization put out a statement condemning racism, supporting Black Lives Matter. If this is the first time you've engaged in these discussions, you have a lot of work ahead. Don't let up! Resources Have Nonprofits and Philanthropy become the "white moderate" that Dr. King warned us about from Nonprofit AF Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	22 Jun 2020	Interview with Vu Le	00:38:10
Brittny and Nia have the opportunity to talk to the one, the only, Vu Le from Nonprofit AF about all things nonprofits, philanthropy, and the future of the sector. Resource Check out Vu's blog: Nonprofit AF Charity Stimulus: Letter to encourage legislation to increase foundation payouts and require DAF payouts Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 Jul 2020	The $35m Question	00:31:54
I know, we all think, "gosh, what a great problem to have! We could use $35m!" The reality is that it's much more difficult to manage than it sounds, which some nonprofits are currently experiencing. Plus, Brittny throws in another round of #NameThatFunder! Resources Planet Money: Money and Justice Nonprofit AF: The general public is completely clueless about nonprofit and philanthropy, and that’s a problem Vox: Racial Justice Groups Have Never Had So Much Money Buzzfeed: The Black Lives Matter Foundation" Raised Millions. It's Not Affiliated With The Black Lives Matter Movement. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	06 Jul 2020	Compromising Values	00:34:59
Whether convincing donors of different political leanings to give to your cause, side-stepping sexually inappropriate comments, or handling drunk donors, it's clear that something's gotta change. Join Brittny and Nia for another dive into struggles that fundraisers and nonprofits face. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	13 Jul 2020	Scarcity Mindset and the PPP	00:33:29
When scarcity drives decision-making, where does that leave nonprofits? The PPP Loan in response to COVID for small businesses (including nonprofits), continues to highlight the demands that a constant scarcity mindset has within individual organizations and for the sector as a whole. Resources Joan Garry: Should This Organization Have Applied for PPP Funding? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	17 Jul 2020	The One About Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute Mini-Sode	00:08:19
We are speaking at the Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute! Check it out. Resources Register Online Here Apply for scholarships here AFP Colorado Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	27 Jul 2020	Sector Consolidation	00:35:34
Looking at what we learned during the great recession, what can we anticipate during the current economic reality? Brittny and Nia discuss some predictions, but also what we can do differently to ensure that services are able to continue. Resources Nonprofits in Recession: Winners and Losers from the Nonprofit Quarterly Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Aug 2020	Fundraiser Turnover	00:36:20
Brittny and Nia have danced around this topic before, but are finally devoting an entire episode to discussing the fundraiser turnover problem in nonprofits. Resources As Nonprofits Shed Jobs, Some Fundraisers Are Getting Pink Slips from the Chronicle on Philanthropy Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	10 Aug 2020	The Origin Story	00:44:11
This week's episode covers where Brittny and Nia started, how they grew in the sector, and what drives them to continue. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	17 Aug 2020	Vulernability	00:41:11
As nonprofit professionals, there's this constant pressure to be positive, to spin every struggle in a refreshed light or to omit it entirely. We need to shift that. Nonprofits and their staff need to ask for what they need. Resources Brene Brown - TEDTalk on The Power of Vulnerability Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	24 Aug 2020	Disaster Relief	00:32:29
When a natural disaster hits, what makes us want to give? How can we harness that into mitigating the negative impacts of those disasters or even preventing them altogether? Resources and References From NPR: In Search of the Red Cross' $500m in Haiti Relief From Center for Disaster Philanthropy: US Household Disaster Giving Report Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	31 Aug 2020	So You Want to Join a Board	00:44:55
So you're interested in joining your first board. It's important to learn about the sector as a whole, properly understand the organization you're looking to join and ask some key questions. For instance, do they have a give/get requirement? What steps have they taken to improve diversity and work towards equity? How do they get their funding? Join Brittny and Nia for another fun conversation about this sector we call home! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	07 Sep 2020	Starting a Nonprofit?	00:40:43
From the threat of duplicating services to delivering services that will not sustain, Brittny and Nia tackle an unpopular opinion they share: Don't start a nonprofit. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	14 Sep 2020	Political Fundraising	00:39:58
With fewer than 60 days until the election, political fundraising is kicking up. How will this impact philanthropy to nonprofits? How does political giving impact individual donors' behaviors? If you haven't, it's time to step up, get involved, and be ready to VOTE! Resources Blackbaud Report: Giving in an Election Year Study: Political Competition Hurts Charitable Giving Follow the Money: Political Contributions Chronicle on Philanthropy: The Trump Bump Michelle Obama's When We All Vote This episode is sponsored by In the Know LLC. You can learn more at intheknowllc.com/reframe. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	21 Sep 2020	Live Taping: Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute	00:48:34
Recorded live on 9/11/2020 at the virtual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute, hosted by AFP Colorado. The audience got to choose their own adventure and chose Corporate Philanthropy as the topic of the day! Classic stories like the shed and cape projects resurface. This episode is sponsored by In the Know LLC. You can learn more at intheknowllc.com/reframe. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	28 Sep 2020	NPO Conference Speakers	00:42:58
Brittny and Nia debrief their first "big gig," shifting to virtual conferences, and what makes for a compelling and impactful conference speaker! This episode is sponsored by In the Know LLC. You can learn more at intheknowllc.com/reframe. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	05 Oct 2020	Benefits	00:47:40
Insurance, time off, and retirement, OH MY! Let's chat about the benefits packages offered to nonprofit employees. Resources Colorado Nonprofit Association - Salary and Benefits Survey (Requires payment to access) This episode is sponsored by In the Know LLC. You can learn more at intheknowllc.com/reframe. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	12 Oct 2020	Nice White Parents...Fundraising	00:37:52
"I didn't know I needed saving," was one of the most memorable and hard-hitting quotes from the recently released podcast series from Serial called "Nice White Parents." Brittny and Nia dive in to talk about the way the white parents fundraise and how it exacerbates racism and classism in the school, even when trying to be "nice." Resources Nice White Parents from The New York Times and Serial From CNN: U.S. Indian school's fundraising letters sent to millions signed by fictitious kids From Future Perfect: PTA Fundraising Podcast, "Your PTA v. Equality" Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	19 Oct 2020	Capital Campaigns	00:42:48
Brittny and Nia break down the hallmarks and pitfalls of Capital Campaigns. Plus, fan mail! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	26 Oct 2020	TNR Voter Guide	00:27:58
Brittny and Nia break down the ballot initiatives on the Colorado Ballot this November. Amendment B: Gallagher Amendment/Property Tax Reduction Amendment C: Charitable Gaming Amendment 76: Voter Citizenship Prop 113: National Popular Vote Prop 114: Gray Wolves Prop 116: Income Tax Reduction Prop 117: Enterprise Fees Prop 118: Paid Family Leave Insurance Prop EE: Tobacco Tax Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	02 Nov 2020	Media Coverage of Nonprofits	00:33:47
Brittny and Nia are seeing more and more media coverage of the dire situation that nonprofits are in, including making predictions about year-end fundraising. Is it actually helping the sector? Resources USA Today Article: "Nonprofits face grim outlook as worried Americans cut back on donations during COVID-19 pandemic" Denver Post Article: "Colorado Nonprofits anxious about crucial fall fundraising" Cal-wood Education Center Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	09 Nov 2020	Political Dark Money in Nonprofits	00:28:25
Brittny and Nia uncover a sneaky little way that some folks are using nonprofits to get more dark money into US politics. Resources ProPublica Article: How the IRS Gave Up Fighting Political Dark Money Groups Colorado Sun Article with Nia: This election is so anxiety-inducing that Coloradans are booking therapy sessions Urban Institute: 501c4s that AREN'T political Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	16 Nov 2020	Election Recap	00:39:04
Brittny and Nia go over the election results, including the Colorado Ballot Measures, and give ideas of where we go from here. Resources John Oliver Calls Out Aggressive Trump Campaign Emails from Yahoo News Trump Fundraising for Legal Challenges and Paying Down Debt from Wall Street Journal Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	23 Nov 2020	Board Diversity	00:49:45
We can’t talk about boards in 2020 without discussing the quest for increased diversity. But are most boards actually ready for diversity in a way that won’t result in tokenism? Resources: From Nonprofit AF: Why we need to drop 100% board giving. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	26 Nov 2020	Turkey Day Mini-Sode	00:17:15
Some quick thanksgiving reflections and Brittny and Nia's version of Jimmy Fallon's Thank You Notes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	30 Nov 2020	Burn-Out	00:37:44
The moral of the story: we are all stressed, we are probably all over-worked, and it's just a bit too much. So, let's take it back a notch and find ways to be grateful for each other. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	07 Dec 2020	Year-End Fundraising	00:35:55
AKA: How a year of podcasting comes full circle. Brittny and Nia tackle the most wonderful time of the year: year-end fundraising season! We have giving days. We have mailing fails. We have angry donors. This episode packs it all in. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	09 Dec 2020	Podiversary Mini-Sode	00:18:27
Brittny and Nia think about the last year of podcasting, the 52 episodes they've recorded, and the many, many minutes of nonprofit-y content for you! Plus, two VERY special treats for listeners. 1) Register to attend the Holiday Party with the Pod. 2) Listen to The Fundraiser's Year-End Song on YouTube The Nonprofit Reframe hits the Top 25 Fundraising Podcasts of 2020 from Feedspot! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	14 Dec 2020	Salespeople	00:40:12
Software companies, copier sales, and office supply companies listen up! Brittny and Nia have something to say about your sales tactics with nonprofits. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	25 Dec 2020	Christmas Mini-Sode	00:23:41
Brittny and Nia share some holiday cheer in the form of childhood Christmas stories from their families. Happy holidays to all! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	21 Dec 2020	Live Taping: 2021 Philanthropic Predictions	00:40:26
During our anniversary/holiday party with the pod, a live zoom audience added to the fun on the topic of philanthropic predictions for 2021! A special thanks to Marjorie, Kimberly, and Mardi for lending their voices and perspectives to this very special episode! Resources: MacKenzie Scott Donations Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	28 Dec 2020	2020 Year In Review	00:42:10
Brittny and Nia discuss this absolutely wild year of 2020, bright spots, what wasn't working, and what they will take forward into the new year ahead. To all of our listeners, happy new year! May 2021 be better than this s*&% show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	04 Jan 2021	2021 Sector Predictions	00:43:08
Get your pens and papers ready to capture all the predictions from Brittny and Nia...and see how wrong they are! Will Brittny really be back in office by July? Will there be no galas in-person until 2022? Who knows! A very happy new year to all listeners! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	11 Jan 2021	Donor Cycle: Identification	00:38:53
Brittny and Nia begin the first segment of their 5-part series on the donor cycle, talking about identification. Whether identifying new donors or existing donors for a specific campaign, identification is a critical step in fundraising success. As always, some horror stories are thrown in for spice. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	18 Jan 2021	Donor Cycle: Cultivation	00:37:49
Brittny and Nia continue their 5-part series on the donor cycle, talking about cultivation. Where boundaries are important, as always, just like real dates. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	25 Jan 2021	Donor Cycle: Solicitation	00:53:06
Part 3 of 5 on the donor cycle covers that most feared task - making the ask. If you want to feel better about your ask fails, this is the episode for you. Brittny and Nia cover major donor asks, written appeals, mass asks at events, and so much more! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Feb 2021	Donor Cycle: Acknowledgement	00:45:31
So you got the gift! YAY! While you're celebrating, don't forget that all-too-important step of acknowledging the donor. The more you can automate this step, the better your life will be! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	08 Feb 2021	Donor Cycle: Stewardship	00:45:54
The final episode in our 5 part series on the donor cycle wraps things with the often overlooked, undervalued, yet absolutely critical step of stewardship. Resources Buy Girl Scout Cookies from Brittny's Kids Washington State Hospital Offers Donors Vaccine Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	15 Feb 2021	A Love Letter	00:34:41
Brittny and Nia draft a brief letter of love, gratitude and advice to up and coming fundraisers. Our more tenured fundraisers will probably get a few tips out of it, too. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	22 Feb 2021	Black History Month	00:35:00
Brittny and Nia take an opportunity to talk about black philanthropy in America, it's astounding 400 year history and what it means for nonprofits today. Resources Nia's Interview with "What's Up With Karen?" "...between 1984 and 2009, the racial wealth gap between white and black families nearly tripled from $85,000 to $236,500" from the Hidden Rules of Race, pg. 64. Diversity in Giving Study, Blackbaud Giving to the Potato Famine, Irish America Black Church Giving, Givelify 400 Years of Black Giving, The Conversation The Future of African-American Philanthropy, Candid. Black Americans Donate a higher share of their wealth than Whites, Washington Post Twitter thread about Tulsa Mega Church Watch Self-Made on Netflix Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Mar 2021	Nonprofit Failure	00:43:48
Brittny and Nia reflect on an article, detailing the 5 reasons a 10 year old nonprofit organization had to close. Here's the primary article referenced: In November, I Shut Down The Successful Nonprofit I Founded 10 Years Ago. Here's Why. A reference for the article our fangirl posted: New York Times Article, including the overhead myth. "Raising Money for a Nonprofit? Try a Personalized Approach." Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	08 Mar 2021	Donor Advised Funds	00:40:52
With some recent reports on 2020 DAF giving, the news is not what we hoped for. Brittny and Nia break down this philanthropic tool, what works, what REALLY doesn't, and how we can start to make changes. Resources Disability Day of Mourning The Knick on IMDB Nonprofit Times Podcast on Donor Advised Funds 2020 Blackbaud Giving Report 2020 Fidelity DAF Report John Arnold Twitter Thread on DAFs Spend Requirements for Foundations US-based Billionaires Gain $1Trillion in the first 6 months of the pandemic from Statista Half My DAF Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	15 Mar 2021	Pandemic Reflections	00:45:10
Brittny and Nia reflect on the last year of working in the nonprofit sector during a pandemic. Remember when we were all blissfully unaware that this would last over a year? Simpler times. Resources Candid. Coronavirus Funding Summary Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Mar 2021	Matches	00:40:10
Brittny and Nia make a "splash" this week, breaking down matches and fundraising challenges. Resources Small matches and charitable giving by Karlan, List, and Shafir How can Bill and Melinda Gates increase other people's donations to fund public goods? by Karlan and List Challenge Grants and Matching Gifts from Philanthropy Works Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	18 Mar 2021	Virtual Gala Mini-Sode	00:21:47
We catch up with Brittny and get the download on her first ever virtual gala - the highs and lows of this new format. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	22 Mar 2021	Listener Stories	00:36:40
We have stories that inspire, enrage, or just make you cringe. Special thanks to all the listeners who sent in their fundraising stories! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	05 Apr 2021	Board Members Behaving Badly	00:47:43
Brittny and Nia discuss the 4 personas of board members who behave badly: Sharon with the bake sale and endless ideas Absent Brad, who doesn't show or doesn't show up prepared Karen with the complaints Chad with the ego Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	12 Apr 2021	Great Board Members	00:45:49
In contrast to last week's episode, this week, Brittny and Nia talk about the 4 personas of great Board Members!: Robert who shows up, steady and true Maria, the ally Frankie, the ambassador Leena, the smart, careful questioner Additional Resources Liza Minnelli Outlives on Twitter Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	19 Apr 2021	Community Centric Fundraising	00:44:20
Brittny and Nia lay out the need to shift from Donor Centric to Community Centric Fundraising, while also discussing white women's complacency and complicity in letting sexist racists off the hook. Resources Community Centric Fundraising 10 Principles of Community Centric Fundraising A Sea Change is Coming from Liz LeClair Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 May 2021	Fundraising: It Takes Time	00:31:45
Fundraising takes time and consistency. Why do nonprofits keep setting unrealistic goals, especially for new hires? Fundraising is a team sport that will require engagement from the Board and existing staff to make it successful. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	10 May 2021	Donor Privacy and SCOTUS	00:31:45
Completing schedule B as part of the annual 990 tax filing for most nonprofits is just another task to check off your annual list. You compile your list of major donors who get included and it gets sent to the IRS and any other states who require the filing. Does this violate the donor's constitutional right to free association? That's what the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) will soon be deciding! Hear Brittny and Nia's take on the case and pending decision. Resources Why We Filed an Amicus Brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Charitable Nonprofits - Council on Nonprofits from April 5, 2021 Donor Privacy Case Before the Supreme Court Is a Threat to Nonprofit Transparency - Chronicle on Philanthropy from April 28, 2021 U.S. Supreme Court leans toward conservative groups on concealing donors - Reuters from April 26, 2021 Amicus Brief signed on by Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) from The Nonprofit Alliance Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	17 May 2021	Nonprofit Commercials	00:42:24
Brittny and Nia dive in to some 80s and 90s nonprofit commercials. The hair is big, the promises are big, the missions are big. Links to Commercials on YouTube: Sally Struthers and the Christian Children's Fund (1987) St. Jude with Marlo Thomas (1990s) World Vision (1990s) Kars4Kids Sarah McLachlan and SPCA (British Columbia) Madonna and Rock The Vote (1990) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	24 May 2021	Nonprofit Commercials2	00:40:23
Get ready for the big comparison episode. Are the 80s/90s commercial organizations still around? If so, are they still using commercials? Same messaging? New images? Commercial Links ChildFund International (2021) St. Jude (2017) World Vision Kars4Kids (2014) ASPCA Rock the Vote (2020) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	31 May 2021	Cryptocurrencies and Nonprofits	00:39:56
Nonprofits need to get on the crypto train if they want to stay current with the next generation of donors. Brittny and Nia discuss harnessing the power of cryptocurrency! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	07 Jun 2021	The Big Transition	00:35:47
For those shifting back to in-person office work for the first time in a year, it's a big transition. Changes to commutes, balancing personal life and work life, adjusting to office culture. How can nonprofits create a real "magnet" instead of "mandate" for their teams? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	14 Jun 2021	Hybrid Events	00:40:52
Hybrid events are no joke (unless they're a comedy event. Then they definitely are). You have to consider engaging two audiences, technology and so much more. Brittny and Nia cover some crucial questions for organizations to think through. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	21 Jun 2021	Listener Stories Round 2	00:49:57
How many boards is too many? What happens when a fundraiser is left out to dry? And more questions from listeners! Want to submit questions or stories for future listener episodes? Email us at nonprofitreframe@gmail.com. Podcasts We Listen To My Favorite Murder My Dad Wrote A Porno Financial Feminist: Her First $100k The Ethical Rainmaker Future Perfect (Season 1 on Philanthropy) What's Up With Karen Land of the Giants Maintenance Phase Life, Death, and the Space Between Presidential Mini-Magic Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	28 Jun 2021	A Year After the Statement	00:36:56
Last June, nonprofits across the country released statements, committing to do better, stepping into racial justice spaces that were unknown to many of them, condemning the murder of George Floyd. So what's happened since? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Jul 2021	Minisode: Donor Privacy	00:07:58
The Americans for Prosperity Foundation v Bonta (Attorney General for California) decision came down today, Thursday, July 1. Nia gives a quick overview of the decision. Resources: Prior episode on the SCOTUS case Full decision text Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	05 Jul 2021	Amazon + Bezos	00:45:35
Nia and Brittny dive into the world of Amazon and Jeff Bezos for a look at the company and their philanthropy. Resources Land of the Giants Podcast - Season 1 covers Amazon Giving Thought Podcast - Jeff Bezos, Big Philanthropy and Climate Change AP: Bezos and Bloomberg Among Top 50 US Charity Donors in 2020 Business Insider: Here's how much Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, the richest person in the world, has personally given to charity ProPublica: The Secret IRS Files Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	12 Jul 2021	ACE Act	00:30:32
Some Senators wants to regulate DAFs and create new structures. Who doesn't want to...? Resources ACE Act Bill Tracking Chronicle on Philanthropy: "Coalitions of Foundations and Donors Line Up to Oppose New Senate Measure to Speed Up Giving" Market Watch: "New bill would giving donor-advised funds deadlines for distributing billions of dollars to charities" Chronicle on Philanthropy Opinion: "Requiring Foundations to Give a Bigger Share of Their Assets Won't Alleviate Inequities and May Entrench Them Further" Jezebel: "John Harvey Kellogg's Legacy of Cereal, Sociopathy, and Sexual Mutilation" Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	19 Jul 2021	Donor Power	00:45:50
The Country watched as a donor's sway and influence resulted in Nikole Hannah-Jones leaving UNC for a position at Howard. What can this example tell us about donor power in 2021? Brittny and Nia talk about donor power and leverage - whether used for good or evil. Resources NPR: 'UNC Journalism School Tried to Give Nicole Hannah-Jones Tenure. A Top Donor Objected." AP:"Philanthropies eagerly back journalist Hannah-Jones" The Texas Tribune: "Colt McCoy joined forces with rich UT-Austin alumni to help pressure university to keep "The Eyes of Texas," latest emails show" CEP: "Re-Evaluating the Consultant's Role in Social Change" Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	26 Jul 2021	The Good Philanthropists	00:41:59
Brittny and Nia spend plenty of time calling out crappy philanthropists (looking at you, MacKenzie Scott's ex-husband). What about the good ones? Brittny and Nia each profile a philanthropist they admire. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	02 Aug 2021	Crisis Fundraising	00:43:40
Natural disasters, pandemics, financial crises, and PR crises all can result in some creative fundraising. How do you harness that moment to effectively properly your organization forward or save it? Brittny and Nia share their stories from the frontline of fundraising! Check out Brittny's new business at BrittnyWilson.com. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	09 Aug 2021	Giving USA	00:38:34
Brittny and Nia do a deep dive into the philanthropic data from 2020. Did we really shift dollars in the significant ways we thought? Did corporate giving rebound? Did that one foundation decline your application because all foundations stopped giving? They cover this and more! All of the data found on this week's episode is from Giving USA which can be found here: https://givingusa.org/ Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	16 Aug 2021	Board Series - Recruitment	00:38:22
Part 1 of the 4 part series on Boards, covering recruitment. Should Boards always be recruiting or have one annual cycle? What about avoiding the desperation-warm-body cycle? What should recruitment transparency look like? Resources When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Dan Pink Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	23 Aug 2021	Board Series - Vetting	00:40:03
You've identified some great candidates for your board. Now, how do you make sure it's a good fit? How do the candidates determine it's the right Board for them? Hint: It doesn't happen in a single Board vote. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	30 Aug 2021	Board Series - Onboarding	00:45:12
You've found the new board members, you've vetted them, you've voted them onto the Board. Now what? Hand them a big ol binder of info that will be obsolete within a day? No! Develop an execute an onboarding process that really makes sense and prepares board members to actively participate and engage from the beginning. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	06 Sep 2021	Board Series - Retention	00:45:10
You've gotten a cohort of awesome Board members on your organization's board. Now, how do you keep them until the end of their term and maybe, JUST MAYBE, even get them to renew for a second term? Brittny and Nia will certainly explore what NOT to do. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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