Nonprofit Utopia

Nonprofit Utopia


Latest Episodes

Staying Relevant: Why You Should Conduct a Community Needs Assessment
December 28, 2015

Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development, discusses the importance of conducting a community needs assessment.

13 Reasons the IRS Denies Applications for Tax Exemption
December 21, 2015

Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organization, gives 13 reasons the IRS denies applications for tax exemption.

Eliminating Domestic Violence
December 14, 2015

Dr. Dennis Deer discusses how to identify and address domestic violence issues.

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization in the State of Illinois
December 07, 2015

Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organization, talks about starting a nonprofit organization in Illinois.

Increasing Fundraising Through Transparency
November 30, 2015

Increasing Fundraising Through Transparency

Keeping the Promise
November 23, 2015

Dr. Michael McAfee, Vice President of Programs, conducts a virtual teach-in on the PolicyLink Promise Neighborhoods Institute

Building Community: Revitalizing Neighborhoods Through Servitude and Innovation
November 16, 2015

S.O.N. Foundation's Robert Douglas talks about revitalizing neighborhoods through servitude and innovation.

Data-Driven Justice
November 09, 2015

We will talk about CTBA’s programs and services and ways community-based organizations may use data to drive policy, advocacy and programs in their communities.

Building a Movement: Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector Through Advocacy
November 02, 2015

Eric Weinheimer, CEO of the Donors Forum, discusses ways nonprofit organizations may advocate for change.

The Illinois Budget Showdown: What About "The Least of These"?
October 26, 2015

Michael Holmes, Executive Director of the Illinois African American Family Commission, discusses the impact of Illinois Budget Cuts