Connected Philanthropy
by Foundant Technologies
Listen to discussions with experts from funding organizations, social good organizations, and more to learn about out-of-the-box programs and initiatives that are successfully tackling today’s biggest challenges.This show is brought to you by Foundant Technologies. More of our educational resources can be found here: resources.foundant.com
Episodes
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Grant Management in a Rapidly Changing Environment
Federal funding cuts, new executive orders, and other policy shifts impact each of our clients differently. Some funders are making commitments to fill funding gaps or offer grants to assist nonprofits. Others are waiting to learn more about how these changes will affect their grantees. The…
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Leadership and Innovation in Nonprofit Work
In this episode of Connected Philanthropy, we welcome Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons. Lynn shares her inspiring journey from business consulting to the Clinton White House, and eventually founding a nonprofit that provides essential items to children in need. We dive into...
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Unveiling Brand Stories: A Journey to Trust and Connection
Discover how authentic storytelling can build trust, loyalty, and a genuine connection with audiences, forging a path towards meaningful engagement in today's busy world. Johnna Lacey | CEO, J.M. Lacey Communications Johnna is the CEO, head writer and consultant of J.M. Lacey Communications, LLC,...
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Grantee Perspectives: Maximizing Funders' Impact
In this episode, our speakers discuss how funders can maximize their impact and improve their processes, all from the perspective of grant professionals. Laura Cochran, GPC | Senior Development Associate, Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) Laura is the Grants Manager for the...
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The Benefits of AI
While AI brings many risks and uncertainties, it also presents opportunities for the philanthropic sector. In this episode, we discuss AI tools, the importance of being open to new technologies, and AI's potential implications on human interactions and responsibilities. Cory Brester | Director of...
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Elevating Fundraising With AI
Move from skepticism to success by harnessing the power of A.I. in fundraising. This episode highlights A.I.'s ability to optimize processes, reduce time constraints, and magnify impact, encouraging fundraising professionals to welcome this advancing technology as a crucial ally in their...
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Collaboration Unleashed: Trends That Defined Philanthropy in 2023
Discover the real-world stories and examples that showcase successful collaborations, demonstrating the power of unity in addressing the challenges of our time. Whether you're a funder or a nonprofit organization, this episode offers invaluable insights and inspiration to fuel your own...
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Q&A: Strengthening Connections With Your Nonprofits (Part 2)
This is part 2 of a panel discussion with several nonprofit professionals answering Q&A questions about ideal relationships with funders. Learn what nonprofits wish funders knew. Stephany Hessler, Grants and Foundations Manager | Save the Bay Nonprofit professional with expertise in: volunteer...
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Strengthening Connections With Your Nonprofits (Part 1)
Are you looking to improve your grant process, application, and relationship with applicants? Does your organization want to integrate more trust-based practices into your philanthropy and be more transparent? Listen to a panel discussion with several nonprofit professionals and hear them…
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Ethics In Fundraising
Grant professional have grant-related ethics to protect donors, organizations, and themselves—all at the same time. It’s important to adhere to these ethics, which reflect the highest standards in professional behavior. Come away from this episode with a deeper understanding of grant ethics and…
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Facebook Fundraising: 8 Tips to Raise 10K+
Facebook fundraising can be a rewarding way to involve people in positive change. Learn how it can be used for peer-to-peer fundraising, Giving Tuesday campaigns, birthday fundraisers, and more! Sean Kosofsky | Mind the Gap Consulting Sean helps nonprofit leaders develop the mindset, tool set…
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How Community Foundations Are Managing Change
Hear community foundations discuss which systems and processes they are using to create space for the essential, impactful work supporting they do. Topics: fund minimums how to deal with inactive fundholders grant catalog feature tribute donors individual giving is trending down in the us…
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Strategic Insights: How Funders Leverage GLM/SLM for Optimal Results
Hear new granting strategies, and hear from other GLM/SLM users on some of the processes and tactics they are using to get maximum value out of their Foundant solutions. Links: Compass: Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at Community.foundant.com Social: Follow Foundant...
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What Are Affinity Programs For Nonprofits? | Foundant Technologies
Join us as we explore the world of affinity programs and how this innovative approach can facilitate stronger connections with donors and save nonprofits time. Jenni Craig, President Jenni is a skilled fundraiser with 16 years of experience in higher education. Throughout her career, she has...
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Technology Planning for Nonprofits
What is technology planning and why is it important? Learn why this is one of the most neglected aspects of operating a nonprofit and how to avoid common pitfalls. Karen Graham | Karen Graham Consulting Karen is a speaker, trainer, writer, and consultant with expertise in technology leadership…
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Dispelling 5 Common Fundraising Myths
Thanks to many studies and research, we have much more information about giving trends, donor behaviors, and motivations that can inform how we best engage with our donors. This episode dispels common fundraising myths around recent trends in fundraising, donor motivations, ways donors give, and...
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Embracing Change
Change is the only constant in life. How do you decide which change to embrace and which to dismiss as a fad? Which changes—whether systems or processes—will create space for the essential, impactful work supporting your mission? Tune in to this episode to learn how to identify, prioritize, and...
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Strategic Planning: Unlocking Success for Your Organization
Marie Palacios, Lead Consultant | Funding for Good Marie is an expert facilitator, certified by The Institute of Cultural Affairs in the USA, in evidence-based facilitation practices known as the ToP Method. She combines proven facilitation methods and her passion for community to facilitate...
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Connecting Beyond The Check: Building Grantor/Grantee Trust
Building grantor/grantee trust is a process that goes far beyond writing a check. It takes intention and thoughtful connection. A panel of private funders share stories about unique ways they are bringing community members into the grantmaking process and building better relationships with their...
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Effective Internal Communication
Learn from your peers how they have created communication practices across departments and job types at their organizations. This webinar was originally recorded on 5/11/2023 and was moderated by Alyse Braaten In this coffee talk, we hear grantmakers, scholarship providers, and community...
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Getting Buy-In For a New Software Tool
Calculating and communicating the return on investment for a large software purchase is no easy task. This episode explores some useful marketing and selling strategies that can be applied to internal purchasing decisions. Lori Finch, Director for Nonprofit Sales and Sales Enablement | Foundant...
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How To Write For Good: Tips From a Copywriter
Hear expert insights from Foundant's copywriter on how to craft compelling copy. In this episode we cover the importance of considering your audience, writing for different mediums, where to find inspiration, adding personality when you are writing for an organization, and the power of stepping...
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Grant Trends: What Data Uncovers About the Future of Philanthropy
In this episode, we dive into the numbers and data behind grants, uncovering some interesting philanthropic trends. Holly Rustick , CEO & Bestselling Author | Grant Writing & Funding Holly has been writing grants for 15+ years, immersing herself in the grant world and securing millions of dollars...
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Going Beyond Scarcity
Learn how an abundance mindset can help reduce burnout, underinvestment, and high turnover within your nonprofit organization. Brittny Wilson and Nia Wassink | The Nonprofit Reframe Between them, Brittny and Nia have over 30 years of working in nonprofits. They’ve worked on the program side, the...
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Communicate for Good
Whether you work with a nonprofit organization, community foundation, grantmaker, or scholarship provider, the key to maximizing your impact is the same: building meaningful relationships through successful communications. Learn tangible tips and resources to help you better serve your mission by...
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Getting Work Done
How can you rapidly deliver value to your clients/community? In this episode, Aarron Szalacinski, Director of Engineering, describes how Foundant Technologies uses the Agile framework - and how this methodology could be valuable for the philanthropic sector. Aarron Szalacinski, Director of...
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Having Great Meetings
How can we plan and facilitate effective and engaging meetings? In this episode, we explore strategies for getting the most out of the time spent together with your teams. Rachel Myers, Founder Rachel has over 23 years of experience working on all sides of philanthropy. She served for 12 years as...
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Time Management
Time is our most valuable asset and we don’t want to give it away without thought. In this episode, we discuss how to use time management strategies to better organize our calendars and make sure we prioritize the work that matters most. Sammie Holzwarth | Product Manager Grants and Scholarships,...
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Prioritization
Say NO to what is not essential, so that you can say YES to the work that matters most. Prioritization is not about getting more things done, it is about getting the RIGHT things done. Learn strategies and frameworks to help you better prioritize in this episode. Andrea Stevenson | Solutions...
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Leveraging Technology
Working smarter, not harder means knowing how to get the most out of technology. Learn strategies for better evaluation, adoption and cohesion of your software tools. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant Technologies Cory supports a fast-growing team focused on...
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Work Smarter, Not Harder
Introducing "Work Smarter, Not Harder" a collaborative content series to help you better serve your mission, and yourself featuring guest host Rachel Myers. Rachel Myers, Founder Rachel has over 23 years of experience working on all sides of philanthropy. She served for 12 years as an Executive...
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Funders Ending The Year In Style
In this Coffee Talk, we hear from Community Foundations across North America on what they are doing to increase year-end donations. Topics: Events Using the Grants Catalogue in CommunitySuite Year-end initiatives and communications Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at...
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How to Keep Yourself Safe
Learn how to build a cybersecurity plan that will keep you and your organization protected. Lynn Soeths, Manager of Security Services | Highpoint Networks Lynn oversees cyber and physical security teams located in North Dakota, South Dakota and Colorado but spans the US in the scope of her work....
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Nonprofits: Test Your Assumptions
Learn how thoughtful questions can help you attract and retain donors of every capacity (small to major). Chris Barlow, Founder and Customer Happiness Director | Beeline Chris likes multiplication - what does that mean? He is grateful to help nonprofits use digital marketing to multiply the reach...
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Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking
Learn about the risks associated with web applications and learn how you can make the right decisions to keep yourself and your organization safe. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant Technologies Cory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the…
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October: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is a spooky month full of ghosts, goblins and HACKERS TRYING TO STEAL YOUR DATA. Learn how cybersecurity awareness could save you and your organization from a hauntingly bad time. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant Technologies Cory supports a fast-growing…
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Telling The Story
In this Coffee Talk, we hear from funders across North America on how they tell the stories behind their grantmaking dollars. Topics: What stories do you want to tell? How do you tell your stories? Why do you want to tell your story in a better way? Connect with other members of the philanthropic...
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Work-life and tech-life balance: Are you struggling with collaboration overload?
A former software developer, now Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, shares how to live a more balanced life in a digital world. Meico Marquette Whitlock | Founder and CEO, Mindful Techie Meico helps changemakers create work-life and tech-life balance so they can do their best work better while...
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Nonprofit Consulting: A Powerful Option for Organizations
This episode covers important details you should know if you are considering hiring a nonprofit consultant or becoming one. Amanda Pearce, CFRE A grant writing expert, executive and development coach, fundraising consultant, and national fundraising trainer, Mandy Pearce, launched Funding for…
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Working With Colleges and Universities
In this Coffee Talk we discuss communication with colleges, who owns scholarship requirements adherence, and tips for working with colleges and universities. Topics: Communication with colleges and students about scholarships. Different colleges rules and systems with scholarships. Tips for…
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Recognizing the Need for Nonprofit Systems and Databases
A nonprofit's productivity, collaboration, and knowledge sharing can all suffer if the right systems aren't in place. This episode explores some of the tools and technologies nonprofits should be aware of. Amanda Pearce, CFRE A grant writing expert, executive and development coach, fundraising...
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The Great Resignation: Can We Change It To The Great Attraction?
Learn how the "Big Quit" is impacting the nonprofit sector and what can folks do to combat the effects. Mazarine Treyz Mazarine is the creator of the Asking for More framework and mastermind, a veteran fundraiser with years of experience going from Development Associate to Development Director,...
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Grant Consulting: What It Takes To Be Successful
Hear about the opportunities available for freelance grant writers, as well as the "hows" and "whys" behind becoming a grant consultant. Holly Rustick , CEO & Bestselling Author | Grant Writing & Funding Holly has been writing grants for 15+ years, immersing herself in the grant world and…
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Shifting Traditional Power Dynamics: Flexible, Direct Grants to Local Leaders
Move92 is a nonprofit organization that partners with and empowers local leaders to solve problems in their communities through simple yet revolutionary tactics; direct unrestricted grants. Geneva Pritchard , Executive Director | Move92 Geneva has nearly 20 years of experience working in...
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Impact Investing: Expanding your outreach in the Community
In this episode, we discuss loan requirements, tracking, and different loan repayment plans foundations have for their students. Topics: What the foundations loan requirements are. How loans are tracked. What loan repayments look like for the foundations. Connect with other members of the...
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Nonprofit Impact Funnels and Avatars
Boris Kievsky discusses how nonprofits can use storytelling, technology, and marketing principles to achieve their missions. Boris Kievsky, Chief Storyteller and Nerd for Good Boris is dedicated to helping nonprofits harness storytelling and technology to create more heroes for their cause and a...
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Staying Connected with Scholarship Donors
In this episode, we discuss how to stay connected with your Scholarship Donors, through thank you notes from recipients, donor impact stories, and setting donor expectations. Topics: Having scholarship recipients sending thank you notes to scholarship donors. Scholarship recipients sharing the...
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Top 3 Ways Nonprofit Boards Drive Organization Direction
Mission, vision, and strategy are imperative for nonprofit organizations. Mandy Pearce and Marie Palacios discuss the difference between the three and the ways nonprofit boards should realize these important communications Mandy Pearce, CFRE | Owner | Funding for Good In 2009, visionary, Mandy...
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Staying Connected With Your Board of Directors
In this episode, we discuss strategies and ideas to keep your Board connected and engaged with your important philanthropic work. Topics: What are your policies and procedures for your Board of Directors and Committees? How do you recruit and bring on new members? How do you structure committees...
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Values in Trust Based Grantmaking
Diversity and inclusion is an important value in everyday life and in Trust Based Grantmaking. In this episode of Connected Philanthropy, we discuss our values in Grantmaking, and how they help our foundations and their applicants. Topics: What does value base grantmaking look like in your...
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Listen to discussions with experts from funding organizations, social good organizations, and more to learn about out-of-the-box programs and initiatives that are successfully tackling today’s biggest challenges.This show is brought to you by Foundant Technologies. More of our educational resources can be found here: resources.foundant.com
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