A Modern Nonprofit Podcast

There isn’t much that Trina Ramsey can’t do. We welcome her and her many talents to the podcast today and are excited to talk about all things leadership. Trina is an Executive and Career coach, author, speaker, and non-profit consultant. She is the founder of Just Do You Institute for Women’s Empowerment. Scarcity vs Abundance When it comes to leading an organization, there are an endless number of variables to consider. When asked about the unique things that nonprofit leaders may struggle with, Trina answers with abundance. First, it’s important to consider what a nonprofit leader might consider as focal points for their business. Relationships with funders Grant opportunities Turnover ratios and hiring opportunities Conflicts with the Board of Directors Multiple expectations The list could go on and on. As a piece of this puzzle, Trina comments on how many leaders will focus on categories like these and how there simply aren't enough people, hours, or opportunities out there. This, she calls the scarcity mindset. Tosha builds on this by relating to the pressures of leadership in any industry. As we may have heard on the The Modern Nonprofit Podcast before, stepping into a leadership role at a nonprofit organization can be analogous to stepping into a fortune 500 company and all of the expectations that come with it. Shareholders are actually board members, government requirements are similar to the SEC’s observance of large corporations, and long story short - all eyes are on you to make the right decisions and lead the entity to success. When it comes to having a positive mindset, it can also help to look at what positives the pandemic brought to the workplace. We learn that there was a heightened awareness of the social and emotional well-being of literally all of us, but more specifically those in the workplace. Because of this, we can see more investment into the areas of rest, time off, and policies around wellness. Even more so, businesses today will invest in benefits that can be utilized for therapy, or creating spaces for having those real and difficult conversations about life. Creating a culture and space for these conversations to take place can have a significant impact on the workplace and those within it. If you’d like to connect with Trina you can find her all over the web. Instagram: mycoachtrina Facebook: My Coach Trina & Just Do You Institute LinkedIn: Trina Ramsey Youtube: Trina Ramsey Or even on her website, Just Do You Institute where you can find her free gift to you a Career Decisions Tool Kit. This is designed to help others think about crossroads they may be facing, leaving a job or industry, considering retirement and so on. Please be sure to engage with the interview. Whether you enjoy listening to it, reading about it, or watching us on YouTube, make sure you review, share, and engage with A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. You can find Tosha and the Charity CFO team on Youtube or our website, thecharitycfo.com!

During today’s conversation on a Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha welcomes Dr. Krystal White. Outside of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a Masters degree in Christian Leadership, Dr. White also has a Masters degree in Mind, Brain, and Education from Harvard University. Needless to say, Dr. White is a skilled professional and we are excited to welcome her! She is the founder of The Executive Shaman and founder of Free Leadership, Inc. The latter is key for today’s conversion as Tosha and Krystal discuss what it takes to start a nonprofit from the ground up. 3 Reasons People Start Nonprofits Tosha seeks out Dr. White’s perspective on the main reasons nonprofits begin from startup to successes. Krystal shares 3 reasons people may follow this path. Need for Positive Impact People have a desire to have a positive impact for themselves and those around them. More often than not, people will likely have soft hearts for something in their community that needs to be seen. Dr. White says, ‘How you lead your life impacts those around you. Period. End of sentence. That’s a fact.’ When a life is led positively, then the consequence is impacting the community around them for good, and perhaps one of the main reasons individuals start nonprofit organizations. Personal Ambition A second idea here is that people may believe that if they don’t do it, then no one else will. Or in Dr. White’s words, ‘no one else can achieve it but the person who is willing to set out and do it themselves.’ She curates this to a personal ambition or entrepreneurial spirit inside of someone. They want to create something, so the task or startup becomes very personal to them. Transforming Negative Experiences This idea is rather interesting. Dr. White believes that many people who decide to start a business on their own, could have experienced something negative within other organizations. This overall experience leads them to do it on their own terms in their own way. This also runs parallel with the second idea, Personal Ambition, because ultimately, someone may deal with a negative experience long enough until personal ambition kicks in to make a change. Tosha pulls us all together with an extremely valid point. The overall theme between starting any form of business, for profit or nonprofits, is the motivation inside of someone and why exactly they want to do it. So the question is, many people seek to start a business, but why specifically a nonprofit organization? Tosha and Krystal’s conversation today was less about how to start a nonprofit and more about how to help others consider what it really takes to start a nonprofit from the ground up. If you are considering this, check out the conversation! You can connect with Dr. Krystal White at krystal@theexecutiveshaman.com or find her on her websites below: The Executive Shaman Free Leadership, Inc. Please be sure to engage with the interview. Whether you enjoy listening to it, reading about it, or watching us on YouTube, make sure you review, share, and engage with A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. You can find Tosha and the Charity CFO team on Youtube or our website, thecharitycfo.com!

On today’s episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, we have the Executive Director of Only Make Believe, Tamela Aldridge. Only Make Believe (OMB) is a 501c3 organization that creates interactive theater environments for children in hospital, special education, and care facility settings. When talking with Tamela, we hear a powerful message from her leadership experience within the organization and when it comes to serving others. We all have unique talents and characteristics that make us who we are, but everyone has an imagination. Tamela and her team build off of this mindset to fulfill their mission at Only Make Believe. A Day in the Life of an Executive Director An Executive Director of a nonprofit organization typically wears many hats. Tamela shares that although she juggles many things, the most important to her is having a passion for the mission. When it comes to the mission of OMB, they meet children where they are by bringing performances to the care sites or educational systems they are present in. Essentially, making theater accessible to them by meeting them where they are. Tamela and her team bring the experience to the children. And speaking of experience, Tamela’s background began in acting, as she herself was an actor in NYC. With this, she studied human behavior which translated to her ability to recognize how children reacted to their performances. She says, “After years starting out as an actor, I always studied human behavior. So then working with specialized populations, it was truly intriguing to me how these young people engaged and how they interpreted the information. [And even more so] how they were able to then push it back out.” Because Tamela’s experience is unique in its own way, it still provided a specific avenue not only for herself, but also those who are in the acting career as well. Just because she originated in the arts, does not mean she wasn’t prepared to handle the business world either. We learn that she attended Howard University, where one of her professors taught her that ‘the word is showbusiness’, but before you can ever do a show, you have to be able to handle your business.’ Such a powerful message in its own way. Now Tamela and her team can provide opportunities for actors and take their talents to showcase to children for a fantastic cause. A true win-win. To learn more about Tamela, her team, and Only Make Believe, check out their website. Please be sure to engage with the interview. Whether you enjoy listening to it, reading about it, or watching us on YouTube, make sure you review, share, and engage with A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. You can find Tosha and the Charity CFO team on Youtube or our website, thecharitycfo.com!

Good morning from a Modern Nonprofit Podcast! Today we have a financial professional & co-founder of Fairlight Advisors, Maya Tussing.Maya and her team specialize in investing for nonprofit organizations. So, naturally our conversation today will include many topics from the viewpoint of the financial statements, those within the organization that Maya is working with directly, and so much more. Stay tuned for the conversations because you never know what you may need to hear! Organizational Roles When the conversation of finance comes about, many people pass over the topic because of its complexities. To make it simple, let’s begin with the ‘who?’ Who are Maya and her team working with directly within the 501c3 organization?When Fairlight Advisors are brought into the conversation, they will typically see a large amount of cash sitting around, maybe in a bank account here or CD there. Common practice is for an organization to have a Director of Finance who oversees the financial health of the organization. Maya also sees this individual within the organization partnered with the board member who is over the finance committee. In essence, the director and board chair work hand in hand to assure the best steps are taken when considering the nonprofit’s finances. This can also many times be a great partnership because it allows for the board to be involved in the process, instead of hearing about it at the monthly/quarterly meetings. The expectation of these two roles, whether separate people, (or one person in smaller organizations) is to be able to communicate the financial health of the organization quickly and effectively while in a presentation or board meeting. Simply put, it's important to know where everything is. Many organizations have relationships within the community, and because of this they decide to put a few dollars with a bank to maintain a relationship or have an outstanding dollar amount hiding elsewhere for a rainy day. The job of the Director of Finance, Treasurer, whatever title is given, is to be informed on what is going on in the organization financially and capable of speaking on it. On the flip side, if someone is asked to join the board of directors and potentially has financial experience, they may be asked to oversee the finance committee. This is wonderful! But, if that person’s job includes reading the financial statement that is given to them ever so often, they aren’t being used to their full capacity. Both the job of the Director and Board member are to dig deep into the finances of the organization in order to make a collective decision on how to move forward with the resources that are available. Asking the Right QuestionsMoving right along, Tosha seeks out another great talking point with Maya. She inquires with Maya, ‘What are questions a treasurer should be asking executive leadership, or those running the organization?’ For more resources from Maya and her team, you can visit their website, Fairlight Advisors.com. Here you can also find free resources from blogs, a guide to start your endowment and high level information you may need to know. Please be sure to engage with the interview. Whether you enjoy listening to it, reading about it, or watching us on YouTube, make sure you review, share, and engage with A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. You can find Tosha and the Charity CFO team on Youtube or our website, thecharitycfo.com!

John Mark Vanderpool, co-founder of Social Impact Solutions joins the podcast today. With a focus in fundraising strategies, Tosha & John Mark settle here for the conversation as this is John Mark’s speciality.  It is no surprise that clients have struggled in the final quarter of 2023. Year end giving wasn’t as projected and not to mention the conversations about inflation and rising costs has yet to settle, the non-profit space faces many challenges entering into 2024.  John Mark is on the other end of the phone for others who are seeking help in operational efficiencies and fundraising effectiveness.   As Tosha mentions, a survey produced by BDO stated that 45% of nonprofits are going to combat inflation through fundraising efficiencies. But what does that really mean?  Thanks to John Mark & Tosha’s conversation, we identified the answer to this question. Starting with simplifying what the question is asking, when in a high inflationary environment, John Mark shares that non-profit organizations must  address two things:  Raising more dollars Cutting Costs You can find Social Impact Solutions online or take their fundraising quiz here. You can also find them on LinkedIn & X.  Please be sure to engage with the interview. Whether you enjoy listening to it, reading about it, or watching us on YouTube, make sure you review, share, and engage with A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. You can find Tosha and the Charity CFO team on Youtube or our website, thecharitycfo.com!

On today’s episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, our special guest is the one and only Tosha Anderson, our very own founder and CEO.  The conversation today has a very simple focus, 5 red flags that your accounting needs improvement, even when it may not be recognized.   Whether the business is accrual or cash basis, it does not matter. Reconciliation is necessary and the bare minimum for successful completion of the accounting role.  The accountant must post all transactions that filter through the bank account. Once these have been transferred into the accounting system, QuickBooks for example, reconciliation is the next step.  This is how businesses prove that all transactions that enter the bank account are included in the accounting system.  Consider it like an internal audit and a necessity. We’re talking ground floor here when it comes to expectations for the accountant. Executive Directors should be checking off on this task, signing off, however they want to approach it, to assure that it is being completed.  If this is not being done, then it’s time to recognize the huge red flag in business’ processes.  Not only should this be completed in general, but completed consistently. Infrequent completions of this should also indicate trouble in paradise.  Red Flag #1: Bank Account Reconciliation Red Flag #2: Lack of Financial Reports Red Flag #3: Timely Revenue Streams Red Flag #4: Auditor FeedbackRed Flag #5: Book Closing Turnarounds  Please be sure to engage with the interview. Whether you enjoy listening to it, reading about it, or watching us on YouTube, make sure you review, share, and engage with A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. You can find Tosha and the Charity CFO team on Youtube or our website, thecharitycfo.com!

‘Being a human is messy; serving humanity is messier.’ These are the words of Dimple Dhabalia, our guest on today’s episode and founder of Roots in the Clouds (RITC). Dimple’s career started in Denver where she worked on abuse and neglect cases within the Department of Human Services. Story after story, testimony after testimony began to take a toll on our guest. A phrase that came to her over and again was the phrase, vicarious trauma. This is defined as an occupational challenge for people working and volunteering in the fields of victim services, law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire services, and other allied professions, due to their continuous exposure to victims of trauma and violence by the Office for Victims of Crime. The hardships of those Dimple was helping, also created hardships in her own life as well. In our society today, mental health is a rising issue and a topic not covered enough. Many deal with mental health concerns, but feel as if they have no one to talk to, or a lack of understanding of the help that is available to them. Of that many, Dimple was one of them, so she decided to bring awareness to health and well-being in the workplace. Her story took off when she recognized that many ‘solutions’ to the mental health problem, especially in the workplace, revolved around an individual and their own efforts. She felt as if organizations needed a deeper look at each person in order to help them effectively. Dimple is the author of Tell Me My Story – Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self. A book written to ‘help the helpers’ as one reviewer writes, Dimple’s story is written from the perspective of a leader in the humanitarian field that addresses the issues of burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma. In alignment with her book (and previously mentioned), she is the founder of RITC. An organization that seeks to illustrate this thought: Imagine what might be possible if you could serve others without sacrificing your own mental health and well-being in the process. Examples of Mission Driven Occupational Trauma The most common term recognized when it comes to occupational trauma is burnout. Unfortunately, many other occupational trauma terms also get lumped together under the ‘burnout umbrella’. Dimple shares that burnout is a very specific type of occupational trauma. She defines it as, ‘a prolonged physical and psychological exhaustion that is specifically related to the work that individuals do.’ Although burnout is very real and in nearly every industry, Dimple likes to also focus on the areas that are specific to humanitarian work. Or those in the business of alleviating pain and suffering in the world. On top of burnout, these folks can also experience vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic stress. The two terms, used interchangeably, can have very diverse meanings. We mentioned vicarious trauma previously, and it’s important to understand that it is built up and happens over time. Secondary traumatic stress on the other hand, can occur from a single incident. Another example is compassion fatigue. Finally, moral injury is the result of when an individual's values don’t align with the organization’s values. Or an individual may be asked to go against their own deeply held morals and beliefs. Something Dimple says is very prominent in the world and culture today. If you enjoyed Dimple & Tosha’s conversation be sure to look at Dimple’s website, Roots in the Clouds (RITC) or her book releasing in February of 2024, Tell Me My Story – Challenging the Narrative of Service Before Self. Please be sure to engage with the interview. Whether you enjoy listening to it, reading about it, or watching us on YouTube, make sure you review, share, and engage with A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. You can find Tosha and the Charity CFO team on Youtube or our website, thecharitycfo.com!

John Renouard is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, WHOlives. Like many nonprofit entrepreneurs, John’s career path wasn’t centered around becoming a 501c(3) director. For him, the journey truly started after he became curious about his son’s humanitarian and missionary work in Africa. The curiosity drove him and his wife to travel extensively through Mexico, Central America, and South America before diving deeper into exploration with a  trip to Africa.  Through their previous trips, John had witnessed impoverished communities, but nothing comparable to the realities of 4am wake up calls to walk 3-4 miles for, not clean, but dirty water. When he imagined his children experiencing this problem, this struck a chord and he wanted to do something about it.  His thought was simple, if only they could problem solve and fix the water crisis, then they would ultimately eliminate existing healthcare problems because of the lack of water. Inturn, this would create more opportunities for the individuals in Africa to go to work, experience community engagement, and much much more. Can you imagine walking miles every morning, just to get water?  John couldn’t either and so WHOlives was created.  WHOlives’ operations model is a piece of their business that truly sets them apart. This really begins with John’s ‘why’. He didn’t want to only put a band-aid on the problems he witnessed, but he wanted to solve them. What began as serving and volunteering his time, changed to wanting to create a difference and sticking to it. John and his team have developed one of the most unique formats of a nonprofit that exist today, yet their operations are extremely effective. Aside from their operational structure or the actual ‘how to’ of what they do, we can also learn from the strategies they have implemented.  Involving people in the problem-solving process gives them a sense of purpose, ownership and empowerment.  Giving away things can create dependency, while creating ownership opportunities invites independence and growth.  Economic empowerment and principles create future opportunities and equal opportunities  To learn more about what John and his team achieve, visit their website WHOlives.org  If you’re enjoying a Modern Nonprofit Podcast, please engage with us! Content is found through engagement and our podcast exists to create resources and share new and innovative, modern ways of running a nonprofit organization. Please share, like, and engage with our conversations. You can find Tosha and the Charity CFO team on Youtube or our website, thecharitycfo.com!

As a young college student in the ROTC program, Alisa recognized a hardship for her Australian Shepherd, JD. With Alisa’s husband deployed and as she herself was heading to training for the Marine Corps, JD had nowhere to go.  After a cross country trip from CA to VA, a temporary home was found for JD while Alisa and Shawn were deployed. Then the question came: ‘How many military families struggle with the same issues?’  Alas, Dogs on Deployment (DoD) was then created. The nonprofit exists today to provide a central network for America’s Heroes to find volunteers willing to board their pets during times of service or hardship.  DoD’s Mission is to give America’s Heroes peace of mind concerning their pets during service or hardship through connection, compassion and care. 

With over 10,000 students and a Ph.D. in English-Rhetoric, Composition & Literacy Studies, Krista is nothing short of an expert in her field.  Her organization, Grant Writing Made Easy has a mission to help visionaries and changemakers get the grant funding they deserve through 1-on-1 grant writing consulting and affordable online grant writing courses.  Although Tosha has had guests on the podcast to talk about grant writing, she has yet to have one that touches a newly discovered area in business like Krista does, and that is through Artificial Intelligence (A.I.).  Learn everything you need to know about grant writing in your nonprofit here!

180 Management Group is an operations consulting firm that specializes in operational strategy and design, specifically for nonprofit organizations. Led by Miriam Dicks (our guest on today’s show) 180 Management Group believes that people are their biggest asset.  After all, typically the highest expense on an income statement is the salary and benefits component, so employees are certainly the key to an organization’s success.  180 MG believes that how they serve their people ultimately translates into how well the employees serve the company.  This creates a culture built on a solid foundation for prioritizing, serving, creating sustainability & growth for both the employees and clients.. They also happen to be the company values as well.

Welcome back to the Modern Nonprofit Podcast at The Charity CFO. Whether you are a consistent listener or joining for your first time, the podcast dives deep into the world of nonprofits, and sometimes for profit spaces to share industry specific principles, unique business practices, and much more. Today, the show hosts someone very special to Charity CFO and that is the group’s very own partner & COO, Tim Hudson. The host, founder and CEO, Tosha Anderson outlines The Charity CFO’s business, as the group works with hundreds of nonprofits every month. Based out of St. Louis, MO, the group serves clients from coast to coast with vastly different missions: Religious Organizations Healthcare Organizations Children & Family Social Services Basic Needs Veteran Organizations Animal Rescue Early Childhood Education Higher Education Legal Assistance Organizations All of this to say, The Charity CFO has a mission to give nonprofits the tools to fulfill their missions. What better guest to point out the hottest trends and biggest client-facing issues, than the individual who works so closely with each organization day in and day out, Tim Hudson.

Every year Q4 tends to be one of the busiest times of the year. As businesses prepare for the next year, the true to-dos originate from the holiday season. Thanksgiving kicks everything off with a giving mindset. From here, consumers move towards Black Friday shopping and Cyber Monday sales, to eventually be rounded out with Giving Tuesday.  The end-of-the-year season is exceptionally time-consuming, but Thanksgiving Thursday through Giving Tuesday is even busier.  This is especially true for Michelle Boggs, the Executive Nonprofit Industry Advisor at Classy.  Tosha and Michelle’s conversation will certainly provide some keen insights into strategies and tactics businesses can use around the giving season. 

**A Modern Nonprofit Podcast Episode: Innovating Nonprofit Programs with Systems & Design Thinking** Hey Nonprofit Champions! Ever felt the challenge of marrying the needs of your community with the demands of your funders? 🤔 Dive into our latest episode where Tasha Anderson chats with Sheryl Cababa, the Chief Strategy Officer at Substantial, about revolutionizing program development using systems and design thinking. Sheryl unpacks the nuances between systems thinking (the broad view, looking at the interplay between all stakeholders) and design thinking (a beneficiary-centric approach, co-designing for impact). When these two powerhouses meet, magic happens! By combining them, we get rapid, user-centric solutions that also take into account the larger picture. One significant challenge we delve into? Prescriptive funding. With funders often setting the rules of the game, how can nonprofits retain their innovative edge? Sheryl's insights on a more flexible, systems-oriented approach by funders might be the game-changer we need. And if you're curious to see this thinking in action, don’t miss Sheryl's fascinating case study on a grand challenge by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Spoiler alert: It’s about embracing complexity and collaboration. Nonprofits, it's time to get nimble, innovate, and amplify our impact! Tune in for a treasure trove of actionable insights and get inspired to approach your next project with a fresh lens. 🎧🌍🚀 For more information on Sheryl Cababa 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ 👥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------------- 🔗 For more content by The Charity CFO head to... 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗺 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Hey Nonprofit Leaders! Navigating the world of virtual events? 🖥️ Tosha is back with another insightful episode, and this time we're diving deep into the world of online and hybrid events with expert Elias Puurunen, author of "Memorable, Profitable and Virtual." Ever wonder how to maximize the impact of your virtual events without emptying your coffers? Elias gives us the lowdown on the changing landscape of events in the post-pandemic era, sharing real-world examples of organizations that faced the challenges head-on. We chat about the nitty-gritty of event costs, the magic (and mayhem!) of hybrid events, and how to choose the format that aligns best with your mission. Get inspired by creative strategies to make your next event a hit! Whether you're aiming for a cozy online gathering, a grand in-person shindig, or a blend of both, this episode is packed with tips and tricks to help you make the most of it. Tune in for a chat filled with nuggets of wisdom, practical tips, and a fresh perspective on event planning. Let’s make your next nonprofit event memorable, impactful, and oh-so-effective! 🎧🚀🌐 For more information on Elias Puurunen 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------------- 🔗 For more content by The Charity CFO head to... 💻 ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ 👥 ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 🗺 ⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Ever wondered how to get your hands on essential items without breaking the bank? This episode is for you. Join Tosha as she chats with Travis Laws, the man behind WIN Warehouse, an awesome initiative turning corporate excess into nonprofit success! From starting in a basement to now rocking an e-commerce platform, Travis walks us through WIN Warehouse's incredible journey. They've gone from focusing on uniforms to an ever-expanding catalog of items, all up for grabs by nonprofits like yours! Beyond just the goods, this chat is also packed with tips on embracing new tech and staying ahead in the game. So, if you're on the lookout for cost-effective ways to source essentials or just need some inspiration from a fellow nonprofit rockstar, give this episode a listen. Let's get resourceful and make magic happen! 🎧🌟🛒 More on our Guest: Travis lives in St. Louis County with his wife and has been a part of WIN since 2002, starting as the executive vice president coordinating distribution efforts and managing WIN’s website. Travis now oversees all operations as the organization’s president. When he’s not working his magic at WIN Warehouse, he serves on numerous fundraising and event committees in the church and the community. He is currently an active member of the Shriners, where he enjoys raising money and awareness for Shriners Hospital for Children as a member of the clown troupe. For more information on Travis Laws 💻 ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ ✖️ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter 🗺 ⁠⁠⁠Facebook -------------------------------------- 🔗 For more content by The Charity CFO head to... 💻 ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ 👥 ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ 🗺 ⁠⁠Facebook

Join Tosha and special guest Kristina McKean as they delve into the unique mission-driven work of The Elephant Project in this episode of A Modern Nonprofit. Unlike traditional nonprofits, Kristina's approach to elephant conservation is both innovative and impactful. She shares her journey from witnessing a baby elephant begging in the streets of Bangkok to creating a stuffed animal that raises both funds and awareness for the cause. Kristina leverages her background in product development and design to create a sustainable model for elephant conservation. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in mission-based work that transcends the conventional nonprofit structure. Ready to discover a different path to making a difference? More on our Guest: Kristina McKean, a passionate advocate for elephant conservation, brings over 23 years of commitment to the cause. As the Founder and Owner of The Elephant Project, she combines her expertise in design and product development to create stuffed animals that not only raise funds but also educate the younger generation about the plight of elephants. 🔗 For more information on Kristina McKean 💻 ⁠Website⁠ 👥 ⁠LinkedIn⁠ -------------------------------------- 🔗 For more content by The Charity CFO head to... 💻 ⁠Website⁠ 👥 ⁠LinkedIn⁠ 🎥 ⁠YouTube⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 🗺 ⁠Facebook

Welcome back nonprofit leaders to another episode of A Modern Nonprofit. Think you know influencers? Think again! Tosha and special guest Nick Lynch, CEO of Collidescope.io, dive deep into the world of authentic partnerships, how they're built, and the magic that makes them so impactful. Not just a digital marketing whiz, Nick's journey from being a cancer survivor blessed by Make-A-Wish to his mission-driven endeavors in LA is super inspiring. Learn about identifying partnerships, key opinion leaders, and the three tenets of social media for nonprofits. More on our Guest: Nick Lynch is a standout in the digital realm, crafting solutions to help brands connect with online audiences and is deeply committed to nonprofit causes. His passion led him to launch Collidescope.io during the COVID-19 pandemic, a platform aiding nonprofits by offering social media analytics. Recognizing its potential, StartUs named Collidescope.io among the top 5 Social Tech Startups of 2021. With a decade of experience spanning MySpace to Amobee, Nick's expertise lies in digital media and ad tech. He values execution as the key to revenue and innovation. Throughout his career, Nick has been highlighted in global media outlets, including TechCrunch and Forbes. 🔗 For more information on Nick Lynch 💻 Website 👥 LinkedIn -------------------------------------- 🔗 For more content by The Charity CFO head to... 💻 Website 👥 LinkedIn 🎥 YouTube 📸 Instagram 🗺 Facebook

Hey there, modern nonprofit leaders! Ready to get your financial house in order and ditch the overwhelm? Well, grab your earbuds and tune in to this 🔥 episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast with your ever-curious host, Tosha Anderson. Joining us today is Daniel Grunstein, the brain behind Crowded – a game-changing financial management platform crafted for the underdogs: the small nonprofits and membership groups. ⭐ He shares his experience on the challenges and joys of serving nonprofits. Ever found yourself tangled in a web of accounting apps or software? Daniel gets it. He believes in doing MORE with LESS. Hear him out as he dives deep into why it's essential to nail your financial tracking from day one and how integrating platforms (the RIGHT way) can uncomplicate your accounting world. Wrap up? It’s time for small nonprofits to level up and keep their eyes on the prize 🏆 - their mission! By leveraging fintech like Crowded, you can quit sweating the small stuff and start focusing on the important things. More about our Guest Daniel Grunstein is the Co-Founder and CEO of Crowded, a fintech company that empowers nonprofit organizations to take control of their financial management with modern solutions. With a wealth of experience in the finance and technology industries, Daniel has a unique perspective on the nonprofit sector's challenges and opportunities. 🔗 Don’t forget to follow Daniel! 💻 Website 👥 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram —--------------------------------------- 🔗 For more content by The Charity CFO head to... 💻 Website 👥 LinkedIn 🎥 YouTube Channel 📸 Instagram 🗺 Facebook

Ready to take your organization's website from good to great? Buckle up! This episode of A Modern Nonprofit features a riveting chat with our guest expert, David Pisarek from WOW Digital. He shares exclusive insights on nonprofit website redesign and how to harness web analytics for success. And don't worry - we've got this broken down into bite-sized, easily digestible information. Curious about when your nonprofit should consider a website makeover? Or what this process entails? Or how often this magic should happen? We got you covered! David stresses that websites aren't "set and forget" projects - they need constant love and care. A big part of that care comes from understanding web analytics, and here's where Google Analytics (now the new-and-improved GA4) swoops in as your secret weapon. Google Analytics isn't just for tech-nerds; it's a tool that helps you understand what's going on with your website. It tells you what words people are using to find you, which "call to actions" are working, where people first land on your site, and how they're moving around. David shares a cool tidbit - when you hear 'conversion' in analytics, it's not just about making a sale (like it often is for businesses). For nonprofits like ours, a 'conversion' could mean a new volunteer, a donation, or even someone subscribing to your newsletter. Good stuff to know, right? His team also works with NPOs and website development by providing templates and website management through a website called, Mighty NPO. By using the coupon code charitycfoCharity CFO, this may qualify your business for a lifetime discount up to 70%. --------------------------------------- 🔗 For more information on David Pisarek 💻 Website - www.wowdigital.com 👥 Linkedin - linkedin.com/company/wowdigital 🗺 Facebook - facebook.com/wowdigitalin 📸 Instagram - instagram.com/wowdigitalinc 🔗 For more content by The Charity CFO head to... 💻 Website - www.thecharitycfo.com 👥 LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/the-charity-cfo-llc 🎥 YouTube Channel - @thecharitycfo 📸 Instagram - www.instagram.com/thecharitycfo 🗺 Facebook - ⁠www.facebook.com/thecharitycfo⁠