Nonprofit Everything

Nonprofit Everything


Latest Episodes

Who Really Takes the Minutes?
August 30, 2023

We know that technically the Board Secretary is responsible for the minutes, but I *really* don't want to. Can't we just delegate that to staff? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, a question we have never heard before - Should tour guides

Should We Accept Dirty Money?
August 17, 2023

Thanks for joining us for another episode of Nonprofit Everything! We've got just two questions, but one of them is *significant*. This week, Stacey and Andy try to discuss the impact of accepting donations from ethically challenging sources. It's a rough

What Should Nonprofits Know About AI?
August 02, 2023

Do not miss this episode! This week, Stacey talks to guest expert and nonprofit guru Beth Kanter about what AI means for our organizations. Even though there's just one question this week, Beth and Stacey covered a lot: Is this really going to affect u

Freshening Up a Mature Organization’s Story
July 19, 2023

Back again? Hello, it's the Nonprofit Everything Podcast! This week Stacey has some thoughts about how to keep a fifty-year-old nonprofit's story fresh. Also, we chat about consent agendas and what they're used for, and Andy gets philosophical about synch

Applying for two grants for the same program?
July 05, 2023

It's the Nonprofit Everything Podcast again! This week, we hear from a five-year-old nonprofit that is just realizing they may have bitten off more than they could chew! Sound familiar? Also, what happens when we completely distrust the previous finance p

Should the Board Chair Apply for the ED Position?
June 21, 2023

Summertime doesn't appear to be the time for Stacey and Andy to relax. Instead, we've got big questions to answer! Do nonprofits make common management mistakes? Maybe Stacey and Andy certainly have opinions. Also, would it ever be a good idea for a boa

Responding To A Racist Comment with Guest Expert Mary Beth Hartleb
June 07, 2023

Stacey and Andy circled the wagons and brought in guest expert Mary Beth Hartleb. Mary Beth is the CEO and Founder of Prism HR Consulting, and provided some much-needed advice for a tough question this week: Should I respond to or report a racist comment

Fundraising from Friends and Family
May 24, 2023

Hi! It's the Nonprofit Everything Podcast calling! This week, Stacey has some thoughts about why your friends might be ghosting you when you're asking them for a contribution. Is your finance committee asking inappropriate questions? Andy can help. And fi

Capital Campaigns
May 10, 2023

This week, co-hosts Andy Schuricht and Stacey Wedding have some juicy topics for you: How to say yes to an honorarium without saying no to your nonprofits values, how to ace your first capital campaign without breaking a sweat, and how Andy and Stacey go

Board and Staff Don’t Trust Each Other
April 26, 2023

Is it possible to get volunteers to pay you for the privilege of volunteering? Stacey has some opinions! Also this week, we tackle a really ugly scenario where the board and staff don't trust each other, and Andy gets to completely geek out on negotiating