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Latest Episodes
Andy Forgot the Flowers
It's our anniversary! Over the last year we've answered 101 questions, talked for 780 minutes and played the bumper theme 127 times (sorry about that last one.) This week Andy answers a 401(k) vs 403(b) question someone was too lazy to Google,
100% Conflict of Interest
In this jam-packed episode, we find out whether or not you can switch your nonprofit from a 501(c)4 to a 501(c)3, what constitutes a good conflict of interest policy, and if you can reimburse your board members for expenses.
Criminal for a Day
This week, Stacey crushes the dreams of a board member hoping to avoid a volunteer assignment, we find out what due diligence an org should do before hiring an executive director, and some strategies to prevent burnout from psychically heavy work.
More Drunk at the Gala
This week, we learn the difference between outputs and outcomes, and Stacey offers some great advice about grant reporting. We also tackle the advisory board question once again, and by request, we actually share some drunk at the gala stories.
Drunk at the Gala
This week, we find out if you can send a donor to collection for failing to honor a pledge, and Stacey has some great advice about attending a donor's funeral. We also attempt to clear up the confusion between Trustees and Directors,
Special – Facebook Fundraisers with Julia Campbell
This week we dedicate the whole podcast to a fascinating conversation with Julia Campbell digital marketing consultant and author of storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. We had a question about Facebook fundraisers,
Survivor’s Guilt
Is there a difference between an Director and a Trustee? Stacey knows. We also find out what questions an internal candidate for Executive Director should ask, and hear from guest expert Kevin Dincher on how to motivate unmotivatable employees.
The Stretch Goal is “Don’t Quit”
How should you set stretch goals for a brand new Executive Director? Stacey and Andy have a few thoughts on the subject. Also, we find out why having to create an RFP might be a good planning exercise, and Andy goes completely off-topic when talking ab...
Bitcoin?
How can an Executive Director tell if she's about to be fired? We have some thoughts. Stacey provides some useful information on how to prepare for a regional expansion, as well as how to cope with high employee turnover.
Galas for Salaries
Not all questions are happy ones: this week, we find out how to deal with donations when you're closing a regional office. But on a happier note, Stacey has ideas on how to write grants that pay for salaries and Andy gives you audit prep tips.