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501Crossroads
by 501Crossroads
Hosts Marjorie Moore and Natalie Jablonski explore nonprofits at the place where mission and people meet. Why does the Program Department hate the fundraisers? What's that foundation thinking with those requirements? How can we get the board working again? Breaking down silos, electrifying buzzwords, we're all working toward the same outcome.
Episodes
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100th Episode- Knowing When It's Time
It's the 100th episode of 501Crossroads! We drink champagne and eat cake! And we talk about knowing when it's time to make a change or move on to the next thing. Plus- a related announcement from Marjorie and Natalie. Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn-...
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Wine on One- Hey Jealousy
Do you ever see another organization get a huge grant or fantastic volunteer and have that bring out the big green monster in you? Natalie and Marjorie talk about how to handle jealousy in your organization and in yourself and how to make a strategic personal plan. Connect with Us! Natalie on...
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Wine on One- Employers Stop Doing These Things
A few weeks ago Marjorie and Natalie grabbed the wine and talked about what candidates need to stop doing when applying for jobs. But there's a flip side. Hiring managers and HR people are doing some sketchy and shady things that need to stop today. Find out more in today's Wine on One. Connect...
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YNPN is Prepping Your Next Boss with Jessica Labozzetta, President of YNPN- St. Louis
Everyone is asking what the kids are doing these days and Jessica LaBozzetta from the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of St. Louis knows! A local chapter of the national grassroots YNPN, YNPN-STL and chapters like it in the US and Canada have monthly events to connect the young and young at...
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Wine on One- What Not To Do When You're Applying for a Job
Marjorie and Natalie have interviewed their fair share of job applicants. Today, they grab a glass of wine and talk about what drives them crazy about applicants and how to stand out from the pack. Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliejablonski Marjorie on...
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What the Tax Law Means for Your Nonprofit with Jen Vacha of Brown, Smith, Wallace LLC
Big changes are happening to the tax code because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, but what does that mean for you and your nonprofit. From changes to taxes on Unrelated Business Income, changes to estate taxes, to changes to the standard and charitable deductions, there's a lot to digest…
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Wine on One- Setting the Perfect Event Table
What's the charger for? How long until the candles burn out? Passed appetizers or stations? Buffet or seated dinner? Chicken or beef? Marjorie and Natalie demystify setting up the perfect special event table. From decorations, to setting the perfect table, to picking the perfect menu, we have you...
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How are Nonprofits Living in a Digital World with Jessica Thomas from Amplified Digital
Imagine a world where your nonprofit had all the money you needed for marketing and the right people were receiving the messages you wanted them to get everyday. Jessica Thomas lives in that world and can help you transform your marketing. Jessica walks through the world of Google Grants, an…
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Wine on One- TAKE YOUR VACATION!
Did you watch your vacation fly out the window at the end of the year? This year, make a plan to take your vacation! Nothing is better than planning a great vacation... or staycation with a bottle of wine, so for this week's Wine on One, Marjorie and Natalie talk vacation, the health benefits of...
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New Year + New Habits = A Healthier You with Dr. Jeannette Freed of Freed Family Fitness
Dr. Jeannette Freed was, as she puts it, "Grumpy, frumpy, and dumpy," when she had the mac and cheese moment. As she was eating what she estimates was $.50 worth of left over mac and cheese that her baby didn't want so it wouldn't go to waste, she realized she was treating herself and her body…
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Wine on One- Magic 8 Ball Predicts if We'll Break Our Bad Habits
In today's Wine on One, we break out the Magic 8 Ball to make predictions on the new year. Will Marjorie stop finishing all the donuts? Will Natalie stop using her Nonprofit Ninja organizational skills to procrastinate? Will Marjorie FINALLY take Natalie's advice to write AND send thank you…
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Board Diversity Balance Beam with Maranda Richardson of MWR Consulting
"The first step is that people have to acknowledge that we want to do something about this and it won't be status quo. First people have to own the problem, then work towards fixing it." Maranda Richardson, Principal and Founder of MWR Consulting, is back to talk about board diversity. According…
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Wine on One- Perfect Holiday Parties
Holiday parties and office traditions are a key indicator of the culture of a nonprofit. Do you have a big to-do out on the town, a lunch at a local restaurant, or cocktails at the boss's house? Every nonprofit is different, so on today's Wine on One, Marjorie and Natalie chat about parties…
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Mentor the Kid and the CEO with Ty Vanatta
It's the little things in life that can make a huge impact. Ty Vanatta knows that first hand. After a rough childhood, being actively against reading, getting in trouble, and nearly landing in jail, he turned his life around with the help of a mentor. Today, Ty is sharing the wisdom of his…
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Wine on One- It's the Little Things
Sometimes it seems like things at nonprofits happen just like magic. The trash gets taken out, the towels get cleaned, gift bags are just taken care of, the list goes on. Today, Marjorie and Natalie give a BIG thank you to the unsung heros in nonprofit life who take care of the little things that...
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Secrets of a Major Gifts Officer with David Gonzalez
Raising the big money can be mystifying so we brought David Gonzalez who has been in the fundraising business for 16 years working with health and human services organizations, hospitals, and universities. He pulls back the curtain to share what to talk about in a meeting with a donor, get a long...
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Wine on One- Would You Rather?
Would you rather write a grant or give a speech? Take a 5 hour flight with a board member to a meeting or drive for 5 hours with the same board member? Call a disgruntled donor or email them? Empty the trash after the staff potluck or empty the bugs out of the light fixture? Today, Marjorie and...
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Dealing with a Difficult Coworker with Pamela King of Our Community Listens
A difficult coworker or boss is the main reason people move on from organizations. But there's always that one person that makes our life difficult. Pam King from Our Community Listens asked, "What if we tried to change the way we deal with people before we change jobs?" According to Pam, "It...
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Wine on One- Repping the Brand
When was the last time a car cut you off, only for you to realize it was wrapped in your favorite charity's logo. Or you witnessed someone being rude to a store employee while wearing (gulp) the tee shirt from YOUR fundraiser? There's a lot to think about when it comes to nonprofit branding and…
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Creating Accessible Events with Christy Herzing and Sandy Jones of Paraquad
If you don't work at an organization that doesn't specifically work with people with disabilities, you don't have to worry about making your fundraising events accessible, right? Wrong. So wrong. As our guest Christy Herzing from Paraquad says, "Making your event accessible speaks to a level of...
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Wine on One- Silent Auction Do's and Don'ts
It's silent auction time! Marjorie and Natalie grabbed some wine (a great silent auction item by the way!) From what to do with items you don't think you can sell, what's an "Own It Now," how big to make your auction, and so much more, we give our opinions about how to make your silent auction...
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Building Relationships with Local Media with Elaine McNamara
What nonprofits say: The media is big and scary, they don't have time for my little thing. What the media says: We want to help! Building a relationship with your local TV stations, radio stations, and newspapers doesn't have to be rocket science, but you don't have to be a stalker either. All it...
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Wine on One- Celebrating Holidays in the Nonprofit Office
Yep, it's that time of year. Now that it's officially ok to put a pumpkin spice shot of rum in your pumpkin spice latte, it's also time to plan the office holiday party, figure out year end donor stewardship, send the holiday card, and figure out who has to work the week between Christmas and New...
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A Life in Development with Scott Lange of Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners Live from AFP St. Louis
Scott R. Lange has done it all... university and hospital major gifts, capital campaigns, consulting, creating a CRM, and now as CEO and Executive Partner of Jerold Panas, Linzy, and Partners charged with maintain the legacy of the granddaddy of professional fundraising, Jerold Panas. Marjorie…
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Wine on One- Passive Income Streams for Your Nonprofit
Sometimes it can be tough to raise money, but you need cashflow all the time. That's the time that a nonprofit can lean back on its passive revenue streams. From bonus money from Amazon Smile, Facebook donations (start here to do that! https://donations.fb.com/), and shopping cards to real money...
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Make Your Nonprofit Happy and Healthy with Beth Kanter On Location from AFP St. Louis
This week, 501Crossroads is on location at the AFP St. Louis Conference on Philanthrophy. Beth Kanter, Master Trainer, Author, Blogger, Speaker Extrodinaire sat down with Marjorie to talk about everything in the nonprofit and tech world, mindfulness, the best conferences out there, and how to…
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Wine on One- Three Ways to Partner with Businesses without Asking for Money
Do the seas of people part when you walk through a Chamber event because no one wants to be asked for money by you and your organization again? The Nonprofit Ninja, Natalie Jablonski, shares her three tricks to partner with businesses to benefit your nonprofit without yet again asking them for...
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Growth of Giving Circles with Maranda Richardson
One in eight donors have given a gift through a giving circle and they're on the rise. Giving circles are groups where each person in the group puts money in a pot and collectively decide where the money goes. For years, the image most people had of giving circles was of rich, white women, but...
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Wine on One- What's All This Talk about Unlimited PTO?
More and more people are talking about Unlimited PTO... what does it mean? Who should be eligible? How does it work? And most importantly... How do you make sure that everything still gets done? After a 6 month experiment, Marjorie shares what she's learned while trying Unlimited PTO in her…
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Advertising 101 for Nonprofits with Lisa Adams of Marketplace Magazine
A man who stops advertising is like a man who stops a clock to save time - Henry Ford Advertising can be a stumbling block for nonprofits. From being too expensive, to not having a good handle on strategy and what the ROI is, the thought of paying to get the message out can be daunting. Lisa…
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Wine on One- Is it Fundraising or Development?
Is what you're doing everyday really development or are you just fundraising? Semantics is important! Natalie turns into the Nonprofit Grammar Ninja to break down exactly what the difference between the two is and how knowing the difference will lead to a stronger nonprofit. Connect with Us!...
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Tips for Higher Education Selection for Nonprofit Leaders with Cindy Manjounes
Finishing a bachelors, taking on a masters, or going for that doctorate can be a daunting use of a nonprofit professional's time and money. Dr. Cindy K. Manjounes knows... she has two doctorates! Marjorie and Natalie talk to Dr. Cindy about how to choose the right school and program for you, your...
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Wine on One- Love Them or Hate Them... Giving Days
Love them or hate them, Giving Days are here to stay. Marjorie and Natalie grabbed a big glass of wine to talk about the pros and cons of participating in events like Giving Tuesday and your local Big Give or Giving Day. From ideas on how to succeed and ideas to on how to gracefully bow out if...
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When is it Time to Hire a CFO with Katie Zahner of Brown Smith Wallace
When we invite a guest back, you know she's great! Katie Zahner from Brown Smith Wallace is back to help Executive Directors and boards of all sizes understand what the difference between an accountant, comptroller, and CFO is, how much each should be involved in your operations and planning…
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Wine on One- Social Media and Work-Life Integration
Friending volunteers... at mentioning board members on Twitter... LinkingIn with staff... attending networking events three evenings a week... dinner with a colleague from another organization. Forget work-life balance, for those of us that live the nonprofit life, work-life integration is where...
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Wine on One- Partnering with Businesses to Raise Funds
What makes a good nonprofit/corporate partnership? How do you navigate around a company's needs and your nonprofit's needs? How do you get the most bang for your buck when it comes to days a company will give a part of their sales to your mission... and is it even about the money? Marjorie and...
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Working with the Government with Irene Agustin
They say two things are inevitable, death and taxes. You might be pretty sure where you’re headed after death, but do you ever wonder where your hard earned money is going? The government of course! But working with the government can be tricky. How to start collaborating, how to get funding, how...
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Wine on One- Office Furniture and the Nonprofit Life
When was the last time your nonprofit got new furniture... no, real new furniture, not a hand me down from your spouse's office or a well loved couch covered in animal hair... real new furniture. Should nonprofits spend donated dollars on furniture? Does looking poor help you raise more? What's…
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Put Me In Coach, I'm Ready to Play with Teresa Pedigo
Are you ready for the big leagues? A coach can help you get there! Teresa Pedigo is a business accountabliyt partner with AdviCoach. She dropped by to talk to Marjorie and Natalie about why you might need a coach, choosing the right coach for you, the difference between coaches and mentors, and...
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2, 4, 6, 8 Who Do We Appreciate? Volunteers!
You dn't have to save volunteer appreciation for one week every April! You can show your love and appreciation for people who make your mission happen (for free!) all year long! Marjorie and Natalie sat down with a glass of wine to brainstorm great ideas on how to show volunteers some love.…
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Nonprofits and Chambers, Making the Most of Your Friendship with Landon Brooks of the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce
What's your relationship with your friendly neighborhood Chamber of Commerce? Landon Brooks from the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce is here to talk about how to get out from behind the cheese tray and start effectively networking. From after hours events, to leadership programming, to...
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Wine on One- Tragedies in Your Nonprofit Family
The death or critical illness of a volunteer, a board member, a donor, or a client can be so tough. Relationships that start professonally in nature turn personal, and it's hard for the people outside of your nonprofit to understand just what the members of your extended nonprofit family mean to...
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Understanding the Executive Director Search Process with Dan Sise
Finding an job as an Executive Director or being on a board trying to find a new Executive Director doesn't have to be a mystery! Dan Sise from University of Missouri- St. Louis' Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program stopped by to talk about the search, succession planning, whether or not…
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Wine on One- Onboarding New Staff Members
New staff often come in at a time where you've been short staffed for too long so you need them to get started FAST! But it's easy to forget the simple everyday things while getting them set up, like how to make a phone call (Dial 9, turn clockwise 7 times and howl before dialing the number.)…
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Your Financial Statements are Cordially Required to Change- Updates to FASB Standards with Katie Zahner
Big changes are coming to your financial statement within the next few years, and it's something you need to start preparing for now! You'll find Net Asset Classification, Liquidity Disclosures, Expense Reporting, Presentation of Investment Return and Cash Flow Options are all being updated. And…
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Selecting the Best Credit Card Processor with Lisa York
Percent plus fees... tiered vs interchange plus... AmEx up charges... and more. When shopping for the best company to process your organization's credit cards, it seems intentionally confusing. Lisa York of Beacon Payment Systems stopped in to make it easy and broke it all down (Pro tip- go to...
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Wine on One- My Brain is Taxed Out
It's Tax Season, and you know what that means... donors calling to get copies of their tax receipts from last year! Marjorie and Natalie grab a glass of wine and break down ideas to make your donor's tax season extra easy next year. Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn-...
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Debunking the Myth- Whose Responsibility is it to Give Back to the Community with David Sandusky of BEAST Craft BBQ Co.
You probably read the article from the Charleston City Paper by Angel Postell entitled Constantly Asking Restaurants to Give Freebies to Charities has Got to Stop. Owner of BEAST Craft BBQ Co. in Belleville, IL, David Sandusky had to respond to Angel and all other restaurant owners who don't…
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Wine on One- It's Our Anniversary!
We can't believe it's been a year! Whether you've been listening the whole time or just jumping in, take a listen as we reveal our secrets to the show and our favorite moments from the past year! Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliejablonski Marjorie on...
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Wine on One- Tattoos and Piercings in Today's Nonprofit
When it comes to body art, tattoos, piercings and other means of personal expression, what's appropriate in today's nonprofits? Marjorie and Natalie grab a big glass of wine to tackle this one as they talk about how body art affects the job search, presentation to donors, our ever changing…
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Hosts Marjorie Moore and Natalie Jablonski explore nonprofits at the place where mission and people meet. Why does the Program Department hate the fundraisers? What's that foundation thinking with those requirements? How can we get the board working again? Breaking down silos, electrifying buzzwords, we're all working toward the same outcome.
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