Marketing & CommunicationsEp 206: The Nonprofit Sector’s PR Problem – And How We Can Fix Itby Joan GarryThe nonprofit sector has a serious PR problem that impacts its ability to garner adequate support. Nonprofit leaders have a powerful opportunity to be ambassadors and advocates for the sector as a whole. In this episode, I make a poignant call to action for nonprofit leaders everywhere to rally to the side of saving public perception of the important work they do.Listen Now image/svg+xml
FundraisingEp 203: Can You Answer These 10 Funder Questions?by Joan GarryCongrats! A funder is considering donating to your nonprofit and they have questions. For some, this request instills panic. Here is how to prepare!Listen Now image/svg+xml
Building Your Army of the EngagedEp 202: The Master of Mobilizing Movements (with Jeremy Heimans)by Joan GarrySince he was 8 years old, Jeremy Heimans has been mobilizing movements that galvanize people for social change. He is the guru to ask about how to reach people and motivate them to take action. In this episode, he shares his insights.Listen Now image/svg+xml
Founders and InnovationEp 196: How Risky Is AI For Nonprofits? (with Beth Kanter)by Joan GarryOrganizations around the world are using artificial intelligence to improve processes, delegate tasks, and drive progress. What do nonprofit leaders need to know?Listen Now image/svg+xml
Nonprofits Are Messy PodcastEp 172: How Public-Private Partnerships Create Real and Lasting Change (with Chelsea Peters)by Joan GarryTune in as collaboration evangelist and Walton Family Foundation CSO, Chelsea Peters and I uncover the power of public-private partnerships. Spoiler alert: it’s all about combining your superpowers!Listen Now image/svg+xml
Nonprofits Are Messy PodcastEp 170: The Top Nonprofit Sector Trends and Takeaways of 2022 (with Stacy Palmer)by Joan GarryWhat were your biggest takeaways from 2022? Tune in as Stacy Palmer, editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, and I discuss some of the nonprofit sector’s biggest headlines, trends, and takeaways of 2022.Listen Now image/svg+xml
Nonprofits Are Messy PodcastEp 167: For the Love of Strategic Planning (with Robert Raben)by Joan GarryIn this episode, my guest compares strategy to love — tune in as Robert Raben and I dig deep into the topic of nonprofit strategic planning and how the right approach can help promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.Listen Now image/svg+xml
Nonprofits Are Messy PodcastEp 134: An Alternative to Strategic Planning (with Lindsay Hoffman)by Joan GarryStrategic planning, as a traditional process, can be costly, stressful, and deeply draining. Here’s a better alternative.Listen Now image/svg+xml
Nonprofits Are Messy PodcastEp 133: Choosing the Right Nonprofit Business Model (with Rinku Sen)by Joan GarryDoes it always make sense to organize as a 501c3? How do you decide whether you need a c3, c4 or even a for-profit LLC? What are the pros and cons?Listen Now image/svg+xml
Nonprofits Are Messy PodcastEp 89: Nonprofit Partnerships, Mergers, and Acquisitions (with Wendy Foster)by Joan GarryFind out how partnerships can succeed and when they might fail and learn the origin story of the successful partnership between Uber and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.Listen Now image/svg+xml
Nonprofits Are Messy PodcastEp 63: How To Think About Mergers and Collaborations (with Nadya Shmavonian)by Joan GarryMergers can help nonprofits increase reach and impact, but they can also become a disaster. Here’s how to decide if you should go for it.Listen Now image/svg+xml
Nonprofits Are Messy PodcastEp 59: Scaling Up Your Nonprofit (with Kathleen Kelly Janus)by Joan GarryYour nonprofit has hit a wall and you want to scale up. But how? Why do some organizations grow and others do not? In this episode, Kathleen demystifies the process for “biggie-sizing” your nonprofit.Listen Now image/svg+xml
