Nonprofit Spark Renee Mcgivern

This week’s episode is about counting and using what that data reveals to tell stories about people and programs. It took me years to figure out that counting people, sales, test results, donors and dollars, partnerships, visitors and the like is worth every bit of effort. First, you get grounded in what’s actually happening so […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Data-driven storytelling: Counting what matters at your non-profit – 08/12/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

When you decide which charity to contribute money and time to, do you check out how much it spends on administration or overhead? If it spends 20 cents on the dollar for administration, is that okay? How about 30 or 40 cents? For years, donors have been told by leaders in the nonprofit sector to […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Counting non profit results, not pennies on the overhead dollar – 08/05/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Videos can be very convincing and are well-suited to non-profit web sites. On this show, David Johnson of Silent Images and I review ideas for planning your video and working effectively with a videographer so you end up with exactly what you need. There’s a lot more to producing a great video than pointing and […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Making a compelling non-profit video 07/29/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

If you want to create a new non profit web site or start all over again with an existing one, this show will be very helpful. My guest is Eileen Webb, a founder of the web development firm, webmeadow, which works with non for profits and is based in Littleton, New Hampshire. Eileen discusses identifying […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Getting started with your non-profit web site project – 07/22/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

So how are your social media doing? Is your online community growing and are you having fun? Or have you discovered that you can’t make much happen with Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube? On this week’s show, I speak with Eric Facas, the founder of Media Cause. His non-profit helps other non-profits with marketing and […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Developing a non-profit social media strategy – 07/15/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

A show from a few weeks ago focused on Making your nonprofit a welcome place for young professionals; thousands of you downloaded it. My guest on that show, Keenan Wellar of LiveWorkPlay, really got me thinking about how we can better manage a multigenerational workforce and so I sought out my favorite expert on human […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Can’t we all just get along? Making different generations happy in the workplace – 07/08/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week, Americans celebrate Independence Day on July 4th so I’m taking the week off. And in the spirit of breaking free from tyranny, I’m replaying a show from 2011 called Overcoming Nonprofit Board Dysfunction! Gee, you’ve never had to deal with that have you? There are two interviews. The first is with Susan Mogenson […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Overcoming board dysfunction – replay 07/01/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

We focus the show this week on building relationships with donors so they stick around, and become more invested in your organization and eventually your true partners in fulfilling your mission. My guest is Andrew Shoaff, the interactive strategy manager of Blackbaud, the leading provider of software and services to nonprofits. Andrew works with a […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Creating a donor cultivation pathway – 06/24/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week, we look at the way one 90-year-old agency is transforming how it impacts the lives of women and families who are homeless and in recovery from addiction and/or mental illness. Emma Norton Services is based in St. Paul, Minnesota and my guest this week is Executive Director Roxanne Condon. She has been with […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Measuring outcomes and extraordinary results – 06/17/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Last week, the show explored how to keep high performers happy and this week, we look at young professionals. What do you need to do to attract and keep them? Are you willing to try something new? My guest this week is Keenan Wellar, a co-leader and director of communications for LiveWorkPlay, a nonprofit in […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Making your nonprofit a welcome place for young professionals – 06/03/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

I’ve been thinking about emerging nonprofits, which I describe as those undergoing a noticeable, intentional shift in what their organizations are doing. This change often happens where there is a high-performing team and at this critical stage, you can’t afford to lose anyone. This week, my guest is Monique Ayotte-Hoeltzel, a partner with The Management […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Keeping high performers happy at your non-profit appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week, I talk to two attorneys from Venable LLP, a Washington, D.C. law firm, about how to make sure your website stays out of legal hot water. A.J. Zottola handles all types of negotiations involving intellectual property, privacy, trademark and copyright, and more. With him is a return guest, Jeff Tenenbaum, who is one […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Keeping your website out of legal hot water – 05/20/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

We’re back to talking about fundraising on this show, but with an emphasis on making your case for support. My guest this week is Jennie Winton, a founding partner of Mission Minded, a branding firm that believes that nonprofits, foundations, and other do-gooders can only have an impact if people understand the importance of their […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Six ways to make your case statement great – 05/13/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week’s show builds on last week’s about budgeting. On that show, I mentioned how important it is to help your board understand your budget and financial statements. These reports are not easy to read and nonprofit leaders add to the confusion when they create a budget that doesn’t closely resemble the ensuing financial statements. […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Using dashboards for nonprofit evaluation – Replay – 05/06/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This show is geared to those nonprofit leaders who are somewhat intimidated by budgeting or who know there’s a better way to do it. I’m guessing that some of you have begun work on your July to June budgets and others are making mid-year budget corrections. My guest is Harold Parsons, a CPA with our […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Basic nonprofit budget tips – 04/29/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

We’re back to Texas again this week with a focus on two community foundations that have put a fun twist on their grant-making process. They’ve set up an event where grant finalists have to make 90-second pitch to a panel of judges and a public audience. Can you make a 90-second pitch about your nonprofit? […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Texas innovation: Making a 90-second pitch for community foundation grants – 04/22/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week my guest and I talk about what a professional volunteer manager can do for you. It’s our experience there are still too many non-profits who haven’t seen the light about how a full-time, paid volunteer manager can lighten your load and help you accomplish more. My guest is Mary Beth Harrington, a Texas-based […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Initiating a professional volunteer management program – 04/15/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

On this week’s show, we focus on strategic planning, and how the process works and benefits your organization. My guest is Wendy Siegel, a consultant with Millennia Consulting based in Chicago, Illinois. Wendy helpfully describes the neutral facilitation role she plays and a four-step process that is inclusive, engages a task force in doing research, […] The post Nonprofit Spark – How Strategic planning works and benefits your non-profit 04/08/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

On this week’s show, I speak to two attorneys, Jeff Tenenbaum and Dave Warner of Venable LLP, a law firm based in Washington, D.C. We talk about common pitfalls they see nonprofit managers fall into when hiring and managing staff. Dave and Jeff offer ideas about preparing to hire, the interview process, and the importance […] The post Nonprofit Spark – Common pitfalls of hiring and managing nonprofit staff – 04/01/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

This week, I interview the program director of a nonprofit that serves girls by combining teaching life lessons and running. It’s a fun and inspiring program run by one paid staff person and a whole lot of volunteers. Melissa Bixby manages Girls on the Run of the Treasure Valley which includes communities in and surrounding […] The post Nonprofit Spark – How Girls on the Run nonprofit thrives in Boise, Idaho – 03/25/13 appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.