205. Systems to the Rescue + Time-Saving Hacks for Every Nonprofit Professional - Rachel Bearbower

Meet Rachel. We throw new strategies, innovations and trends your way - and we know how overwhelming it can feel (especially for small teams), so we're bringing in a small shop expert. Rachel's a former fundraiser, ED and founder who's worked in the trenches of underfunded, systemless organizations. She's here to help us walk through some key strategies for the new year and set our organizations up with solid foundations that will lead to greater impact, more dollars raised, and working smarter, not harder.Episode HighlightsRachel’s story and journey to where she is today (2:50)What small nonprofits faced throughout the pandemic and what they need today (4:30)3 basics to get right to set your organization up for success (7:00)1. Get clear on what you do really well and shed the rest.2. Get clear on what you can accomplish. What is actually realistic?3. Get clear on your language and messaging. How to build a solid foundation for your nonprofit (16:00)Keeping up with new strategies and technology and staying innovative in a fast paced world (21:00)How leaders can decipher their next best step (24:00)A powerful moment of philanthropy in Rachel’s life (27:00)Rachel’s One Good Thing: What you think about gets bigger. (29:00)For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/205Get to Know Our Sponsor, Neon OneNeon One provides software solutions to growing nonprofits, but they do so much more than that. They’re also incredibly passionate about creating community in the social good sector.They created Year End Giving Connections, a community that brings fundraisers together and empowers them to learn from each other’s experiences. Neon One experts will also provide helpful advice on meeting your fundraising goals this season. With weekly checklists and an active Slack community, there’s no better way to prepare for your year-end success.Join their community today at http://neonone.com/weareforgoodGet to Know Our Sponsor, Cosmic, a Social Impact Creative AgencyMeet Cosmic. The design agency we trust to nail your impact story, build brand awareness, and inspire action. Cosmic is the team to help yoJoin us at ImpactUp: Story! Join us online from 12-1:30 CST for a free virtual session including a keynote with storytelling phenom, Afdhel Aziz, and a roundtable convo with 4 amazing nonprofit leaders. Then that evening, in nearly 50 cities around the world are hosting local meetups to keep the conversation going in person.Find a meetup near you or join us virtually! //Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.comSay hi 👋LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter