Nonprofit Corner Podcast Produced by The Philantrepreneur Foundation on the TPF NETWORK

Stephanie Schweitzer Dixon has worked in the nonprofit
sector for twenty-five years. She began her career as a grant writer and consultant assisting  nonprofit
organizations in program development, fundraising, grant writing, and the management of grant-funded programs. She then served as the Executive Director of a nonprofit organization for thirteen and a half years. Her duties included raising money, leading the grants management process, managing a volunteer first response team, and teaching suicide prevention, mental health, and crisis
intervention training.

Stephanie is the  CEO and Owner of SSD Consulting, providing consulting and training services  to professionals working primarily within the nonprofit and government sectors.

This episode identified key challenges grant writers face:


No program plan
No data
Expect Grant writer to do it all

5 Key Concepts & Steps for Successful Grant Writing


Understand Grant writing is a process.
Know what makes you unique?
Program planning is essential to the success of
every grant application.
Align your mission with the grantor’s goals and
preference for funding.
Collaboration leads to success, both in the
program and developing the grant application.

Takeaways

Grants are NOT free money. There are task and responsibilities before, during, and after receiving grant funding.

Develop - Good communication, a good team, and nurture partnership.

 

Stephanie’s book:

Grant Writing Manual: A Project Planning, Grant
Seeking, Grant Writing, and Program Management Training Manual⁠

 CONNECT WITH STEPHANIE

https://www.facebook.com/ssdconsulting/ ;

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ssdixon45/ ;

https://twitter.com/ConsultingSsd

 

Learn more about the Logic Model Program Planning Framework https://LMPP.now.site



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Stephanie Skryzowski is a visionary Chief Financial Officer who helps nonprofit leaders better understand and use their numbers to make smart decisions to grow their bottom line and their impact. She is the Founder and CEO of 100 Degrees Consulting which provides financial strategy and bookkeeping services to nonprofits around the globe. Stephanie is passionate about educating leaders to understand, use, and communicate their numbers to build sustainable nonprofits and increase their
impact on the world. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from New York University, focusing on nonprofit management and finance, and is the creator of Master Your Nonprofit Numbers, an online course in financial management for nonprofit leaders. When she is not crunching numbers, Stephanie is exploring the world with her husband and two young daughters.

 

How to Lead a Financially Healthy Nonprofit

Key Takeaways


Don’t be afraid of your finances.
How to get the right people in the right places on the finance team and understanding the difference between various finance roles.
Learn the roles. Get a bookkeeper from day one for a couple hours per month to manage day-to-day financial transactions. A CFO analyses financial statements to help with projections; CPA’s do your audits and may file your 990.   
Understanding the importance of forecasting and how to incorporate forecasting in the monthly process.
And finally, how to incorporate metrics into the analysis to understand how financially healthy (or not) the organization is and what to do to improve.

Get this free Financial Health Calculator to assess your financial health. Grab it at: http://100degreesconsulting.com/health

Contact or follow Stephanie

stephanie@100degreesconsulting.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski 

https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.skry/

https://www.instagram.com/100degreesconsulting/

LOGIC MODEL PROGRAM PLANNING INFORMATION

https://LMPP.now.site


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The Nonprofit Corner Podcast is excited to kick off Season 4!

Brett Mayer, MBA - Life’s Synergist

Brett has been involved with almost every possible nonprofit mission and has more than 15 years invested in nonprofit operations and fundraising with multiple organizations. Residing in the state of Pennsylvania, he has helped organizations such as the YMCA of Reading & Berks County, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, American Red Cross, Penn State Health, and most recently, Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN). In addition to leading these efforts, he has consulted organizations across the country in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, global issues, and educational initiatives.

He is a graduate of Kutztown University with a B.S. in Music Education and earned an M.B.A. from Grand Canyon University.

 

TODAYS TOPIC TAKEAWAYS

Relationships are keys to success so strengthen your partnerships and create a win for everyone. Remember these tips:

1.    Keep an Open Mind: Stop worrying about competition
but focus on how we can collaboratively best serve the community.

2.    Relationships aren’t just for fundraisers!
Everyone in the organization plays a role in building relationships.

 

NEVER SAY:  WE’VE ALWAYS DONE IT THAT WAY.

 

Brett’s contact info:

lifesynergist@gmail.com

@lifessynergist (IG & FB)

 

Logic
Model Program Planning Training? https://LMPP.now.site


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XayeFaith and Devann founded Total Freedom Network and are global business consultants who help entrepreneurs optimize their businesses through accountability. From experience, XayeFaith & Devann learned that it wasn't the "new info" that changed their business trajectory, but the accountability and community that supported their growth.  They support productivity, efficiency, and profitability in nonprofits and companies, aiming to empower them to achieve their potential and create a life of total freedom.

This episode's topic is: “The Key to Success Is ACCOUNTABILITY”.

Key points:

·  To be effective prioritize and thrive,

·  Accountability Equals Profits - time management, planning,

·  Get Unstuck by Getting Focused,

·  Create Clarity with Time Management, and

·  Complete Your Commitments.          

 

FREE WORKSHEET

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This valuable episode shares numerous resources for nonprofit professionals and organizations. Featuring host Dr. Victoria Boyd sharing resources from The Philantrepreneur Foundation and the Nonprofit Corner.
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Find:
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o Google Ad Grants
o Starting a Nonprofit
o Logic Model
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TEAM TRAINING
The Logic Model has remained a valuable tool to use in program development and planning. Especially with its emphasis on demonstrating IMPACT. Programs and their impact are the heartbeat of organizations. However, many aren't taking advantage of the other powerful ways it can be used. This training explores application and implementation beyond programs.
Patrick Kirby – Do Good Better Consulting.
"I do love a logic model, and I think it's ALWAYS a fantastic idea that nonprofits are continuously using it to measure success throughout the year, not just in Q1!"




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Rooney Akpesiri through trial and error learned what it really means to run a nonprofit. He now is dedicated to helping others thrive. He created the Nonprofit School (http://Nonprofit-School.com) which provides you with the clarity,
knowledge, tools, and support necessary to transform your vision into reality. Whether you're starting a nonprofit, seeking personalized solutions, or embarking on strategic planning
with your board, Rooney is committed to your success.

In his words, " I provide nonprofit founders and leaders the knowledge, tools and support they need to successfully raise
money and achieve their mission."

#Fundraising, #Nonprofit Startup Process, #Board Recruitment, #Corporate Sponsorship.

 

Here's the link to his Fundraising Planning Workbook
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AX_r98eZz2kx1pwGZBo7LgpNnjeGLfqx/view?usp=drivesdk)


Rooney@nonprofit-school.com

http://nonprofit-school.com/




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