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- 1 weeks ago27 min
Membership Nonprofits: Strategy and Storytelling for Running a Membership Nonprofit at Scale - Gregg Hunter, Christian Camp and Conference Association
Gregg Hunter says a membership nonprofit proves its worth by knowing its members' greatest threats and greatest needs, and then addressing them. Gregg is the President and CEO of Christian Camp and Conference Association, which serves more than 800 camps and conference centers. He has led CCCA since 2009.Membership organizations live or die on perceived value. Too often, members keep paying dues without knowing why. Gregg shares how CCCA builds its strategy, tells stories that matter to its members, and speaks with one voice for hundreds of independent camps.In this episode:What one voice means when every member camp has its own brand, board, and storyWhy CCCA surveys members every three years on their greatest threats and needsWhat Gregg learned at Boeing about holding storytelling to a standard of perfectionWhy knowing your audience decides whether a story connectsThe three reasons camps renew: belonging, savings, and ways to connectHow a food service contract can save one member camp $92,000 a yearHow roundtable discussions connect camp staff who work far from their peersHow CCCA spoke with one voice to the media after the tragedy at Camp MysticWhy stories of changed lives come firstWhy CCCA will not exploit someone's pain for its gain, a lesson from Gary Haugen of International Justice MissionWhy CCCA sees itself as a long haul movement, not a group chasing the latest thingHow core disciplines like marketing, finance, fundraising, and food service shape member trainingWhy setting annual priorities is like painting a pictureOne storytelling habit and one strategy habit to borrow from CCCA's playbookYou will leave with a clearer way to prove your value to members, choose the stories that keep them coming back, and set priorities around what they need most.Episode highlights: Episode highlights: Intro What one voice means for a membership nonprofit How member threats and needs shape your strategy Why quality matters in membership storytelling The three reasons members renew How to speak with one voice when hard news hits Which stories to tell and which to protect Why a membership nonprofit can be a movement, not a trade group How core disciplines shape member training How to decide what gets airtime in your annual narrative One storytelling habit to borrow for your membership nonprofit Closing thoughtsGuest: Gregg Hunter, President and CEO, Christian Camp and Conference Association https://www.ccca.org/Full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-membership-nonprofitsMore episodes and the monthly newsletter: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/If this was useful, follow Nonprofit Pulse wherever you listen.Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast by Anedot that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission. Hosted by Josh Breland.
- 3 weeks ago43 min
Donor Relationships: Moving Beyond Transactions to Build Deeper Connections - Bill Crouch, BrightDot
Bill Crouch says deeper donor connections are not a fancier way to say thank you. Bill is the CEO of BrightDot Fundraising Advisors, and for 40 years he has helped nonprofits reimagine fundraising. His idea of mattership starts with one question every donor is asking: does my life matter?Many nonprofits connect with supporters mostly around gifts, events, and appeals. That keeps the calendar full, but it can leave donors feeling managed instead of valued. Bill shares how nonprofits can move beyond transactions and build relationships that make supporters feel they truly matter.In this episode:Why stewardship is still transactional, and what a real relationship looks likeWhy the month after a golf tournament matters more than the month beforeThe one question a funeral home owner says everyone is askingHow mattership helps high wealth donors see that their lives are significantWhy high wealth donors need different vocabulary and new collateralThe personal touches that signal a real relationship, from stationery to textsThe text message test for knowing a relationship is moving forwardHow a question about a favorite childhood toy reveals a donor's joyWhy mattership has to start inside your own development teamHow longevity bonuses can help fundraisers stay past 16 monthsWhy a $20 gift with a thoughtful note is an investment, not an expenseHow one donor went from giving $100 a year to a $5 million giftThe stories major donors want to hear, and why listening comes firstWhy asking a donor for advice makes them feel they matterYou will leave with a clearer picture of what it takes to build donor relationships that last, and a few simple ways to start this week.Episode highlights: Intro What deeper donor connections mean beyond stewardship The hidden cost of letting events define donor relationships Signs a donor feels known, not managed How to build a culture where everyone feels they matter Low-cost ways a small team can make donors feel they matter How one donor went from $100 a year to a $5 million gift How to tell stories that invite donors into the mission Why asking for advice shows donors they matter Closing thoughtsGuest: Bill Crouch, CEO, BrightDot Fundraising Advisors https://thebrightdot.com/Full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-donor-relationshipsMore episodes and the monthly newsletter: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/If this was useful, follow Nonprofit Pulse wherever you listen.Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast by Anedot that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission. Hosted by Josh Breland.
- Sep 30, 202630 min
Nonprofit Data Strategy: Turning Gift Processing into Donor Intelligence You Can Act On Today - Amberlee Burrows, Bearing Tree
Amberlee Burrows says a nonprofit data strategy starts with the information behind every gift, donor record, and interaction. The Development and Salesforce Director at Bearing Tree explains that gift processing is not just administrative work. It creates donor intelligence that helps fundraisers improve communication and build stronger long-term relationships.Missing contact details, duplicate records, and delayed gift entry can lead to returned mail, awkward donor interactions, inaccurate tax receipts, missed major-gift opportunities, and fundraising asks based on an incomplete view of a donor’s giving history. Amberlee shares how nonprofits can strengthen data quality, standardize gift processing, and make more informed fundraising decisions.In this episode:Why gift processing should be a core part of your nonprofit data strategy, not simply back-office workHow reliable donor data helps fundraisers build stronger, more personal donor relationshipsThe donor communication mistakes that can happen when gifts, contact details, and household records are not updatedHow duplicate donor records can split a donor’s giving history and cause fundraisers to underestimate donor valueWhy incomplete donor profiles can lead teams to make the wrong ask amount or miss major-gift opportunitiesThree donor data quality checks to run: duplicate-contact reports, contact-completeness reports, and current-donor reportsHow to match potential duplicates using multiple fields, including donor name, email address, and mailing addressThe donor details to capture from mailed checks, online donations, campaign pages, and other everyday transactionsHow donor interests, program engagement, volunteer activity, and outreach history support segmentation and personalized communicationA realistic data standard for small and mid-sized nonprofits: every donor should have at least one valid contact methodWhy clear ownership, standardized gift-processing procedures, trained backups, timely deposits, and regular reconciliation reduce riskHow better gift processing can prevent lost checks, improve tax-receipt accuracy, reduce audit stress, and increase trust in the CRMWhy clean, connected donor records must come before AI, predictive analytics, and personalized major-gift outreachHow automating online gift processing into your CRM can reduce manual entry, limit human error, and give staff more time for donor stewardshipYou will leave with a clearer nonprofit data strategy for improving gift processing, strengthening donor data quality, using your CRM with greater confidence, and turning everyday donor information into fundraising intelligence.Episode highlights: Intro Where weak fundraising operations show up first Why gift processing should be part of your nonprofit data strategy How poor gift processing and data entry affect fundraising results How duplicate donor records distort donor value Three ways to check whether your donor data is good enough How better gift processing and caging improve fundraising operations The donor data you need for better segmentation and communication A realistic nonprofit data strategy for small and mid-sized teams Why clean donor data needs to come before AI and advanced analytics The one gift-processing improvement to make in the next 30 days Closing thoughtsGuest: Amberlee Burrows, Development and Salesforce Director, Bearing Tree https://bearingtree.com/Full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-data-strategyMore episodes and the monthly newsletter: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/If this was useful, follow Nonprofit Pulse wherever you listen.Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast by Anedot that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission. Hosted by Josh Breland.
- Sep 16, 202627 min
Nonprofit Coalition Building: How to Advocate Boldly Without Losing Corporate Partners - Michael Medoro, Childhelp
Michael Medoro says nonprofit coalition building works when partners stay grounded in a shared mission, bring their own strengths to the work, and remain clear about what they can and cannot do. The Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff at Childhelp explains that bold advocacy is not about being the loudest voice in the room. It is about being clear, disciplined, and focused on outcomes for the people you serve.Some of the biggest challenges nonprofits address, including child abuse, trauma, and exploitation, cannot be solved by one organization working alone. Michael explains how coalitions can bring nonprofits, government agencies, corporations, and community partners together to reduce duplication, pool scarce resources, and advance systemic change.In this episode:Why coalition building is becoming a more necessary strategy for nonprofits facing systemic challengesHow mission-centered coalition work differs from partisan political advocacyWhy coalitions can help nonprofits create systemic change that would take one organization much longer to achieve aloneHow Childhelp’s Children’s Advocacy Center model brings law enforcement, medical professionals, child welfare agencies, prosecutors, and forensic interviewers together to reduce retraumatization and better support childrenThe common concerns nonprofits and corporate partners have about advocacy, including brand risk, loss of control, and slow decision-makingHow to keep advocacy focused on your mission instead of reacting to trends or the news cycleWhy shared values and clear roles matter more than funding and operational plans aloneHow Childhelp stays focused on its core strengths while connecting people to trusted partners and local resourcesWhy boards, legal teams, communications teams, and corporate partners should be involved early in coalition conversationsThe questions nonprofits should ask about mission alignment, governance, resources, ethics, and brand values before joining a coalitionA practical coalition-building framework: trust first, structure second, results measurement third, and ongoing communication throughoutHow to explain coalition decisions to donors, staff, corporate partners, and communities by starting with the mission-based whyYou will leave with a clearer way to evaluate coalition opportunities, establish boundaries and shared goals, build trust across sectors, and advocate for meaningful change without losing sight of your mission or your partners.Episode highlights: Intro Why coalition building matters for nonprofits today How nonprofit coalition building differs from political advocacy Why nonprofits choose coalition advocacy to strengthen mission impact Common fears about coalition advocacy and corporate partnerships How to keep advocacy focused on your mission How shared values and clear roles build stronger coalitions How boards and executive teams should approach coalition advocacy Questions to ask before joining or launching a coalition What effective coalition building looks like in practice How to communicate coalition decisions with stakeholders The future of coalition building for nonprofit impact Closing thoughtsGuest: Michael Medoro, Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff, Childhelp https://childhelp.org/](https://childhelp.org/Full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-coalition-buildingMore episodes and the monthly newsletter: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/If this was useful, follow Nonprofit Pulse wherever you listen.Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast by Anedot that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission. Hosted by Josh Breland.
- Aug 26, 202638 min
How to Work Effectively Inside Public Systems Without Taking Them Over - Lindsay Whorton, The Holdsworth Center
Lindsay Whorton says nonprofit-public partnerships work best when nonprofits support a public system’s goals rather than trying to shape its decisions. As president of The Holdsworth Center, she explains that lasting partnerships require real alignment from the start, respect for the public leader’s chain of accountability, and the willingness to say no when the fit is not right.Public systems often face constrained budgets, limited staff capacity, and urgent needs. That can make any outside resource feel like an opportunity. Lindsay says the better test is whether the nonprofit’s offering supports the system’s actual strategy and priorities, not simply whether it addresses a gap or comes with funding.In this episode:How to tell the difference between a nonprofit partnership that strengthens a public system and one that quietly tries to direct itWhy saying no to an unaligned partnership can protect a district’s limited time, attention, and capacityHow The Holdsworth Center works through superintendents rather than approaching school boards directlyWhat the organization’s five-year partnership with Lockhart ISD shows about shared ownership, redesigned leadership roles, and sustainable resultsWhy the nonprofit takes responsibility for adapting its delivery to each district’s culture while keeping clear values-based boundariesHow funder boundaries protect district confidentiality and keep district selection independent of outside influenceWhy real scale means building a system’s ability to continue the work after the partnership endsThe questions to ask before entering a partnership, including whether the work aligns with the system’s goals and whether leaders have the capacity to benefit from itYou will leave with a way to evaluate nonprofit-public partnerships before they begin, clarify who owns the strategy and accountability, communicate boundaries with funders and stakeholders, and build support that strengthens public institutions without taking them over.Episode highlights: Intro The growing need for nonprofit partnerships in public education What a healthy nonprofit partnership with public schools looks like Working inside public school systems without losing your mission A public school partnership that strengthened outcomes for students and educators The biggest fears about nonprofits working with public systems Strategic support versus short-term fixes in public partnerships Building trust and shared culture across nonprofit and public school teams Getting boards and executive teams aligned around a public partnership Questions to ask before entering into a public partnership What it takes to build a long-term public school partnership Clearly communicating roles in a nonprofit-public partnership The future of nonprofit partnerships in public educationGuest: Lindsay Whorton, President, The Holdsworth Center https://holdsworthcenter.org/Full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/nonprofit-pulseMore episodes and the monthly newsletter: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/If this was useful, follow Nonprofit Pulse wherever you listen.Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast by Anedot that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission. Hosted by Josh Breland.
- Aug 12, 202635 min
Nonprofit AI: How to Start Using AI With the Systems and Data You Already Have - Erica Cox, Provisio
Nonprofits don’t have to overhaul their technology to begin using AI.They can build from the systems, data, and processes already in place.This is not about a full data cleanup or a major technology rollout. It is about finding a practical use case within the work your team is already doing.So what does that look like? How can nonprofits turn early wins into broader adoption, while using AI responsibly, protecting sensitive information, and making more room for the human work that matters most?Learn how nonprofits can use AI with the systems and data they already have to find practical opportunities, build team buy-in, and protect the people they serve with Erica Cox from Provisio.Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-ai-how-to-startLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/
- Jul 23, 202645 min
Annual Nonprofit Fundraising Plan: How to Turn Big Goals Into a Clear Annual Roadmap - Krissie Kelleher, Team IMPACT
Ambitious fundraising goals are common. Clear annual roadmaps are not. A lot of organizations have calendars packed with events, campaigns, appeals, and major gift work. The real challenge is figuring out which levers deserve real focus, which should play a supporting role, and which probably don’t justify the effort anymore. So what does it take to distill all of that into a plan that actually drives decisions? How can leaders focus on the few revenue drivers that matter, map them across the year, and set ambitious but realistic targets, all without ending up with a 40‑page document that no one reads? Learn how to build an annual nonprofit fundraising plan, turn big goals into a one‑page annual roadmap, and focus on the revenue drivers that matter with Krissie Kelleher from Team IMPACT.Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-pulse-annual-nonprofit-fundraising-planLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/
- Jun 24, 202649 min
Nonprofit Growth: How to Scale a Volunteer-Powered Nonprofit to 300+ Chapters - Luke Mickelson, Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Scaling a nonprofit sounds straightforward until you try to do it across hundreds of chapters powered almost entirely by volunteers. What starts as a simple, effective model can quickly become harder to manage. Growth introduces complexity, consistency gets harder to maintain, and the systems that once worked begin to strain under the weight of scale.But when it works, that same growth can turn a local idea into a global movement that reaches thousands of families.So what does it actually take to build a model that can grow to 300 plus chapters and still work in every community? How do you decide what to centralize and what to leave in the hands of local leaders? And what needs to be true for that kind of growth to not only protect the mission, but amplify its impact?Learn how to scale a volunteer-powered nonprofit, equip local leaders to thrive, and turn everyday volunteers into lasting impact with Luke Mickelson from Sleep in Heavenly Peace.Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-how-to-scale-a-volunteer-powered-nonprofitLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/
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