How to Make Your Nonprofit Accountant's Life Easier (and Yours Too!) Read time: 5 Minutes (but SOOO worth it!) Ah, Nonprofit tax season. Not the most thrilling part of running an organization—but staying on top of your finances is key to keeping your nonprofit compliant, transparent, and stress-free when tax deadlines roll around. The good news? You don’t have to be a numbers person to keep your nonprofit’s finances in check. With a few simple habits, you can make tax season smoother, avoid...
12 days ago • 6 min read
How to Inspire Volunteers to Become Donors Read time: 4 Minutes Many nonprofits focus heavily on attracting new donors—but what about the supporters who are already engaged with your mission? Volunteers are already some of your most passionate advocates, yet many organizations struggle to inspire them to become financial supporters, too. I can tell you from personal experience, some of my nonprofit’s biggest donors were people who volunteered with us, first. In this issue of Changemaker...
19 days ago • 5 min read
Introducing: Social Issue Deep Dive Videos Read time: 3-4 Minutes A few newsletters back, I mentioned how I was expanding my YouTube content with a new series on fundraising. But actually, that’s not all. As part of my new Changemaker Cafe content, we’re also going to explore the ins and outs of different social issues together – from homelessness, to food insecurity, and more. I’m starting with the topic of Animal Rescue (something I know is dear to many of your hearts!), but we’ll tackle...
26 days ago • 4 min read
How to delegate with confidenceand empower a team Read time: 3-4 Minutes Trust me, I’ve been there. Running a nonprofit feels like spinning a hundred plates at once. You’ve got fundraising, program management, communications, board meetings… and somehow, you’re also in charge of snacks for the next event. 🥨🧃 Trying to do it all yourself? That’s a fast track to burnout (I’ve been there, too). But something I’ve seen time and time again is that the strongest nonprofits are not built by leaders...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Introducing Fundraising 101: A New 15-Week Series Read time: 3-4 Minutes I’ve been working on something special for you. For a few years, my YouTube strategy has been: “Oh that sounds like a good video topic, let’s try it!” But now I want to try something different, inspired by your questions and requests throughout the past few years. I want to step. up. my. game. That’s why I’m launching Changemaker Cafe: Fundraising 101, a new 15-week YouTube series designed to break fundraising down into...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
A Beginner’s Guide: Using Social Media to Build Donor Trust Read time: 3-4 Minutes We usually think of social media as just about posting updates. But, it’s one of the most powerful ways to build trust with your donors. (And when donors trust you, they’re more likely to give!) The most effective nonprofits don’t just share what they do; they show how they’re credible, transparent, and making a real impact. In this issue of Changemaker Mondays ☀️ ☕ 🌍, we’re diving into five powerful ways to...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
3 Fundraising Metrics Every Nonprofit Should Track Read time: 3-4 Minutes For short-term campaigns, a pretty good measure of success is: Did you meet your fundraising goal? But what about tracking whether your overall fundraising approach is heading in the right direction? Let’s take the guesswork out of it! Tracking the right numbers can show you what’s moving the needle—and what’s not. In this issue of Changemaker Mondays ☀️ ☕ 🌍, we’re breaking down 3 simple but powerful fundraising metrics...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
The 80/20 Rule for Nonprofit Content Creation Read time: 3-4 Minutes Ever notice how some of your content gets great engagement, while other efforts just… fall flat? I’ve been there. 🙋♀️ Youv’e probably heard of the 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle. It’s the idea that 80% of your results often come from just 20% of your efforts. For nonprofit leaders, understanding this can help you figure out what content is really resonating with your audience – what’s most likely to inspire...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Landing Your First Nonprofit Grant Read time: 3-4 Minutes I still remember my organization’s first grant, years ago. We got lucky with a $5,000 grant from a family foundation that saw our potential – and our passion. We were able to build on that momentum and grow from there. You always remember your first. 😁 Grants can be a game-changer for nonprofits, but trying to land your first one? That can feel daunting. If you’ve ever wondered -- where do you even start? Or, what are funders really...
2 months ago • 4 min read