Marjorie Moore and Natalie Jablonski explore nonprofit life in the place where mission and people meet. After all, we're all working toward the same outcome.
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Oct 18, 2016
Oct 18, 2016
29 min
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Oct 13, 2016
Oct 4, 2016
Oct 4, 2016
33 min
It has been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. In the spirit of that concept, we know as nonprofit leaders that change is inevitable – and it’s necessary for not only our mission’s survival but also for our success as an organization. But people fear change. And the best way to make progress as a leader is to tackle head on what we fear the most.
Why We Don't Like Change from the Huffington Post
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Sep 27, 2016
Sep 27, 2016
14 min
Starting a nonprofit isn't for the faint of heart! It takes commitment to the mission, business savvy, fundraising expertise and a whole lot more. Marjorie and Natalie got out the bottle of wine for another Wine on One to tackle this tough topic of how to start a nonprofit with staying power.
Sep 20, 2016
Sep 20, 2016
34 min
Working at a nonprofit isn't unicorns and rainbows everyday! Supervising nonprofit employees takes extra finesse to navigate the world of low pay, varied benefits and all nighters on grant applications. Marjorie and Natalie share their tips and tricks from their years in the trenches and offer up advice for the new front line supervisor to the seasoned leader.
Sep 15, 2016
Sep 15, 2016
13 min
Natalie and Marjorie took time for another Wine on One to talk about Natalie's trick for writing more handwritten thank you notes than anyone you know. Learn how she knocks people's socks off with her attitude of gratitude!
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Sep 2, 2016
Sep 2, 2016
12 min
That time Marjorie and Natalie got a bottle of wine...
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Aug 26, 2016
Aug 26, 2016
32 min
The first 100 days of an executive director’s job can be crucial. Missteps made by the Executive, the board and the staff can reverberate through the organization and take years to correct. Today we are going to look at some tips to help EDs and Boards navigate those first 100 days. Spoiler, it's not just the ED's job to make sure it goes well!
Resources
Your First 30 Days as a Nonprofit Executive Director from Joan Garry
The Nonprofit ED’s First 100 Days from Nonprofit Quarterly
Top 9 Priorities for Your First Month as a New Executive Director
Getting a New Executive Director Off to the Right Start From BoardCafe
The Nonprofit Board’s Role in Onboarding and Supporting a New CEO from Bridgespan
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Aug 23, 2016
Aug 23, 2016
33 min
Everyone knows that when you are nonprofit organization the magic behind the mission is fundraising. Simply put, no money no mission. And fundraising has a three-phase cycle – you are either starting a campaign, in a campaign, or ending a campaign. Today we have Ellen Howe, Senior Consultant with The Rome Group. She been involved in the nonprofit sector for 15 years as a consultant, development officer and program director. Ellen joins Marjorie and Natalie to talk about what a feasibility study is and helps you figure out if it's right for your organization.
Campaign Feasibility Studies: Taking the Time to Find Out whether the Time Is Right by Tony Poderis
Capital Campaigns: The Benefits of a Feasibility Study
What is a Fundraising Feasibility Study and Is It Worth It? by P. Burke Keegan
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Aug 5, 2016
Aug 5, 2016
29 min
In the spirit of baseball season, we love to root for our favorite team. Well today, we are rooting for everyone’s favorite team – our Nonprofit Organizations! And here as our guest to help make sure all of our NPOs cover their bases is Jen Vacha, Principal at Brown Smith Wallace LLP in St. Louis, Missouri. Jen shares what should be in your nonprofit's Permanent Record and goes into detail about exactly how to recognize your donor's gifts so that they don't run into any problems with the IRS.
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