Are you looking for fresh, new ways to up your individual fundraising game? This is the episode for you! I chatted with special guest, Haley Cooper, CFRE, about how she is empowering new nonprofits to be strategic with their individual fundraising.  We dove into how Haley stumbled into the nonprofit world after one mission trip completely changed the trajectory of her life. Plus, how she is using her experience as both a nonprofit founder and an entrepreneur to help organizations build a strong fundraising strategy, effectively build relationships and communicate with their donors, get buy-in for fundraising initiatives, and create a strong sense of belonging. This episode is full of strategies nonprofit leaders can implement to elevate their individual fundraising and meet their goals.   About Haley Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. Haley is a Founding Board Member and past Board Chair for the Orange County Nonprofit Professionals Network, and a board member of OC Advisors in Philanthropy. She has also served on the boards of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, OC Chapter, and Impact Giving.   Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn ways to elevate your nonprofit’s individual fundraising strategy including: Empowering emerging new nonprofits (3:00) How one mission trip completely changed the trajectory of Haley’s life (4:32) Being strategic about fundraising efforts (8:40) Getting buy-in for your fundraising strategy (12:05) Effectively communicating your vision to donors (14:25) Being strategic about building a sense of belonging (19:00) Upping your individual fundraising game (22:50) Ways organizations can build relationships with individual donors (26:10)   Teasers “Sometimes fundraising is just a band-aid beyond an issue that's actually there.” “Not all money makes sense for your organization. That $5,000 grant costs way more than $5,000 to apply for, manage, report on, etc.” “Make that space for safe conversations, because it's a strategic imperative. It's a non-negotiable. Your team will become higher performing and you'll see more results.” “You have people in your database. You've been around for a while. You've had board members. You've had those events. You've had volunteers. What if you strategically started investing your time in those people so that no matter what grant contract might end, you'll be able to have that sustainability through those seasons?”    Resources The Savvy Fundraiser Website: https://thesavvyfundraiser.com/quiz/  Haley’s Fundraising Course: https://90-day-fundraising-course.teachable.com/p/fundraisingcourse  Connect with Haley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-cooper-cfre  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/elevating-individual-fundraising    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Does your organization have team retreats? Whether you’re just beginning to explore them or you’re looking for new ideas for your next one, this episode is for you. I’m diving into a special, behind-the-scenes look at our annual team retreat.  I’m discussing the benefits of retreats and why I think they are 100% worth the investment. Plus, the logistics and considerations leaders need to keep in mind when planning them. I’m also sharing the lessons I’ve learned from this retreat and from past years like taking pressure off the team, ensuring we allot enough time for activities, and not having a jam-packed itinerary.    Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at our annual team retreat, including:  The benefits of an in-person team retreat (1:30) Travel logistics to consider (4:45) Why I don’t believe in a jam-packed itinerary (6:40) Taking pressure off of the team (9:20) Finding a balance in the types of retreat sessions (13:50) Considerations for next year’s retreat (19:00)   Teasers “We're just trying new things every year and learning what works and what doesn't work, then revising for the next year.” “We tried to have a mix of training sessions where we're introducing new ideas or concepts to the team and they're learning something as well as 100 Degrees sessions where we were really informing the team and gathering feedback around the company.” “I cannot emphasize enough what a great investment a team retreat is. And it is an investment, so you need to budget for it. You need to prepare for it. But it's a fantastic investment into your organization.”   Resources Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/2024-team-retreat    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

How does your nonprofit take care of its employees? Recent research shows that employees who strongly agree their employer cares about their overall well-being (compared with those who don't) are 71% less likely to report high levels of burnout, leading to happier and more productive employees. In this episode, I spoke with special guest, Melissa Wesner, Licensed Counselor, about how nonprofit leaders can create a culture of wellness that benefits both employees and your bottom line.  Melissa shared a ton of strategies and resources leadership teams can use to cultivate this wellness culture like how to prevent burnout, the importance of addressing your own well-being, and setting strong boundaries. She also discussed how this wellness culture benefits the organization financially with lower employee turnover and more productivity. Plus, Melissa debunked one of the most common myths about taking care of your employees. This is a great episode for nonprofit leaders looking for ways to boost employee well-being and impact on the communities their organization serves.    About Melissa Melissa Wesner is a Licensed Counselor, Brainspotting Consultant, and Founder of LifeSpring Counseling Services a group counseling practice in Maryland. Melissa loves hosting, planning, and bringing people together for meaningful experiences which is one of the reasons that she is now hosting international retreats for entrepreneurs and leaders. She is also the host of the Dreaming & Doing podcast, a podcast for big dreamers and action-takers looking for weekly doses of inspiration from successful entrepreneurs and wellness experts.   Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for creating an organizational culture of wellness including: What brain spotting is and why it’s beneficial (4:30) The importance of addressing your well-being (7:10) Strategies for preventing burnout in the nonprofit sector (10:20) Setting better boundaries for ourselves (20:10) How building a culture of employee wellness impacts the bottom line of an organization (26:00) Cultivating an organizational culture of wellness (38:30)   Teasers “We have this people-pleaser trait, and we want to make everybody happy. We say yes, even when we don't want to say yes. The problem with saying yes when we don't want to say yes is that’s when resentment comes in.” “Give yourself permission to not feel guilty about taking care of yourself.” “Taking care of your employees’ well-being does not necessarily mean that you have to spend all of this money on extravagant things.”   Resources Creating Your Burnout Prevention Plan: https://dreaming-and-doing-podcast.ck.page/business-owner-burnout-plan   A Preparation Checklist for Getting Out of the Office: https://dreaming-and-doing-podcast.ck.page/travel-prep-list  Costa Rica Retreat: https://lifespringcounseling.net/small-business-owners-retreat-in-costa-rica  Melissa’s Dreaming and Doing Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dreaming-and-doing-podcast/id1723843028  Follow Melissa on Instagram: @melissa_wesner_ Follow Melissa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifespringcounselingservices    Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/creating-culture-of-wellness    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

When was the last time you took a long, hard look at your systems and processes? Although this isn’t exactly an exciting process, it is so beneficial for your nonprofit. Organizations that regularly look at how they can improve their processes not only save time but money and resources as well.  In this episode, I’m discussing why taking a deep dive into your processes is important, how it builds trust with your donors, and how this can help your nonprofit scale in the future. I’m also sharing my favorite technology solutions, how to review your current tech stack, and how to implement new software. I’m even giving away my favorite tech secret!    Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn why it’s important to streamline your systems and processes, including:  Finding efficiencies in your processes (2:00) Ensuring your data is accurate (3:55) Building trust with transparency (5:05) Optimizing decision making (5:45) Meeting compliance requirements (6:40) Scaling your nonprofit (7:30) Eight different areas of tech solutions for your nonprofit (9:05) My favorite technology secret (22:05) Diving into your current tech stack (23:40) The do’s and dont’s of implementing new software (26:00)   Teasers “Having the right systems really helps make sure you're looking at accurate data, accurate financial information, accurate program information, etc.” “Before we run out and get all excited and buy a bunch of new software that we may or may not use, I want you to look at what you already have and see if there are places where you can upgrade your existing subscriptions.” “We can really only do one thing at a time and do it really well.”   Resources Tech Soup: https://techsoup.org  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/spring-cleaning-systems    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Is your nonprofit getting donations from Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)? Whether your nonprofit is seasoned, brand new, or just looking to start accepting donations from DAFs, this episode is for you! I chatted with special guest, Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy for Chariot, a Donor-Advised Fund solution for nonprofits to maximize DAF fundraising.  Mitch shared how he is helping nonprofits leverage the power of DAFs by explaining what they are, why they’re important, and how he is breaking down barriers for donors. He also talked about why it’s important to prevent costly errors and eliminate administrative challenges so that nonprofits can get the most money from DAFs. This is a great episode for organizations looking for a different way to bring in funding and diversify their revenue streams.   About Mitch Mitch is a social entrepreneur, community builder and impact innovator. He is currently the Head of Strategy for Chariot, a Donor-Advised Fund solution for nonprofits to maximize DAF fundraising. He previously founded a nonprofit marketplace and community called Pond after leaving his role as a VP on Goldman Sachs' Technology Investment Banking team. He's a long-time board member at The LGBT Center of NYC and an active alum of the Startup Leadership Program NYC. Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn about how nonprofits can leverage the power of Donor-Advised Funds to diversify their revenue streams, including:  Developing a strategy for generalized funds (4:45) Breaking down barriers for donors (5:55) What Donor-Advised Funds are (9:50) Why Donor-Advised Funds can be seen as controversial (12:40) Making it easy to use Donor-Advised Funds (17:30) Preventing costly errors and getting your nonprofit the most money (21:05)  Eliminating administrative challenges (26:40) Adapting an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset (31:50) Creating technology for the nonprofit sector (38:20)   Teasers “You’re not too late. It’s the perfect time to start leveling up, planning, and developing a strategy around generalized funds.” “Just imagine you had a gift card that you couldn’t use. You had to log into your bank account to use your gift card at Starbucks. How likely are you to stop in Starbucks versus knowing how usable the gift card is? You’re going to both use it more often and spend more money because the money is already allocated.” “We’ve worked with about 6,000 nonprofits. We ran an aggregate test across our current customers and over 40 percent of them had an inconsistency with their name or address.”   Resources Connect with Mitch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-stein/  Visit the Chariot website: https://www.givechariot.com/demo-video  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/leveraging-donor-advised-funds    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Are you leveraging the power of strong community relationships? This episode is full of strategies leaders can use to build lasting relationships in their communities and help diversify their funding with earned income. I spoke with special guest, Megan McNally, co-founder of The Foundry, who shared how she’s using the relationships she’s built to fund her nonprofit primarily through earned income.  She discussed how she is building a social enterprise, partnering with the community, and not heavily relying on fundraising to operate her nonprofit. Megan also shared what financial management looks like for her, how she came to understand the true cost of things like time and efficiency, and why it’s important to have a strong financial foundation. This is a great episode for nonprofit leaders looking to use the relationships they have with the community to diversify their revenue streams.    About Megan Megan is the co-founder of The Foundry. She graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Environmental Policy, has worked on green building construction sites across the country, and gained experience in woodworking at Yestermorrow Design/Build School. She moved back to Buffalo to run a woodworking business from 2011-2014 and is passionate about supporting women and people of color in "non-traditional" career pathways.  Megan is active in Big Brothers Big Sisters and encourages everyone to consider mentorship. She has been the recipient of the Women Who Move The City Award, BizJournal's 30 under 30 Award, Protege of The Year from the University at Buffalo’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and one of the finalists in the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo Centennial Awards.   Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of diversifying revenue streams and how the community can help support your nonprofit’s mission through earned income, including. Providing support and advocacy for creative entrepreneurs (5:00) Creating a social enterprise and new revenue streams (10:45) Leveraging community relationships for earned income initiatives (14:20) The importance of building relationships within the community (18:45) What financial management looks like for a nonprofit leader (24:00) Shifting your mindset to understand the true cost of things (29:15) How a strong financial foundation impacts your mission (35:30)   Teasers “I was doing environmental science and learned about a lot of the challenges around the old housing and housing stock in the city of Buffalo. And I ended up convincing my school to buy a house in the foreclosure option.” “In terms of our approach, we really try to look at what sort of earned income can we do?” It’s an opportunity for us to employ our young people who are practicing the skills that they’re developing, and they get paid to do it. It’s justification that the skills that they’re learning can actually give you money.”   Resources The Foundry Website: https://www.thefoundrybuffalo.org/donate  Follow the Foundry on Instagram: @thefoundrybuffalo Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/strong-community-relationships      Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Are you looking for ways to scale your nonprofit? This episode is full of strategies leaders can use to grow their organizations and boost their impact on the communities they serve. I spoke with special guest, Sara Allen, Executive Director for Sojourns Community Health Clinic, who shared how she’s managed to do just that by using unconventional revenue streams.  She chatted about how she’s shifted her mindset to think of her nonprofit as more like a business, and how this has positively impacted her organization and the community. Sara also shared several different strategies she’s used to scale her nonprofit using unique revenue streams. This is such a great episode for leaders to learn how to grow their organization!   About Sara As the Executive Director for Sojourns Community Health Clinic, Sara feels honored to lead a clinic that provides naturopathic primary care, physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, and other services to help people feel whole and well. Originally from the West Coast and raised on the East Coast, Sara believes that cohesion can be created across divides. Her sights are set on helping the world to embrace a model of wellness that is holistic, integrative, compassionate, and effective. Sara resided in the Washington, D.C. area for 20 years before relocating to New England in 2022. She holds a master’s degree in public communication with a public health focus from American University, a bachelor’s degree in religion and women’s studies from Duke University, and is a certified life and health coach.   Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for growing and scaling your nonprofit to boost your impact like: Leveraging different sources of revenue (5:30) Thinking of your organization as both a nonprofit and a business (8:40) Expanding your funding sources (14:10) Thinking outside the box to scale your nonprofit (19:25) Finding a balance when you have multiple responsibilities (26:45) Advice for future nonprofit leaders (30:20)   Teasers “I would encourage nonprofits to bring in a bit of a business mindset.” “We operate like a nonprofit, we think like a business, but then we want to serve like a community member.” “This particular program isn't quite as profitable, but we're going to keep doing it anyway, because number one it’s important to our mission, and number two, we know that this program over here is more profitable and can sustain it. I think that's yet another reason that it's so important to really understand your numbers and manage them well.” “Does your calendar reflect your priorities?”   Resources Visit the Sojourns website and use code PROSPER for a discount on your purchase: https://sojourns.org Follow Sojourns on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sojournshealth/  Connect with Sara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saragoesglobal/  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/scaling-your-nonprofit    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Are you a nonprofit leader searching for ways to better serve your community? Look no further! I chat with special guest, Kelly Dumas, about how you can have a bigger impact on the people you serve. She discusses the importance of cultural considerations, going beyond “checking the box” and truly understanding your community. Kelly shares her first-hand experience of this when an individual came to her organization after a hallucination misdiagnosis. In reality, this person was performing a spiritual practice that is common in their culture, but no one took the time to become aware of these cultural differences. There are so many powerful lessons nonprofit leaders can take away from Kelly’s experiences.       About Kelly Kelly Dumas is a licensed clinical social worker and serves as the Executive Director of the Healing Hub of New York, Inc. She holds over 20 years of experience in behavioral health and nonprofits. Her work has included providing clinical services, executive and senior leadership, and overseeing the operations of the largest behavioral health organization in Western New York where she developed and led many programs, including the Black Mental Health Team which she brought together to meet the needs of the community following the racially motivated TOPS shooting that took 10 precious lives and left many scarred.  A subject matter expert in community Black mental health, Kelly has traveled abroad to learn about indigenous practices that can be incorporated into the work she does within the community. She has also facilitated trainers to come to Buffalo and train 22 individuals in Indigenous Psychotherapy, an approach that centers people of color. She is a woman of faith and serves as the Director of Mental Health at Zion Dominion Global Ministries where she has worshipped for 22 years. Kelly is also an adjunct professor at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. She enjoys spending time with her husband Reggie and two children Denise and Dennis.   Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of cultural considerations in the nonprofit sector, including: Why nonprofits need to know and understand the people they serve (6:00) Understanding cultural practices in the communities you serve (10:10) Supporting communities healing from trauma (17:40) The power of hope (21:00) How understanding your finances supports your leadership efforts (25:20)  The impact of a strong financial management system (31:00)   Teasers “Indigenous psychotherapy really just teaches how you kind of incorporate the differences that may exist and often exist when you are working with people of color.” “I just felt this calling that my assignment, which I'm very clear on, is centered around addressing the mental wellness of the people.” “A nonprofit is not for the weak at heart. There are rough days, but hope keeps me going.”   Resources Donate to the Healing Hub of New York, Inc.: https://www.healinghubny.org Follow the Healing Hub of New York, Inc. on Instagram: @healinghubny Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-dumas-b6782025/  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/cultural-considerations    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

If you’re a nonprofit leader looking to 4x your fundraising revenue, then this episode is for you. I chat with special guest, Christina Edwards who shares how she is teaching nonprofit leaders to break industry norms to skyrocket their fundraising. We dive into the importance of investing in professional development, nonprofit “rules” Christina wants us to break when it comes to social media and email outreach, how to leverage social media influencers, and so much more!    About Christina Christina Edwards is the Founder & CEO of Splendid Consulting and the host of the Purpose and Profit Club Podcast. Christina is more than just a lifelong entrepreneur; she's a trusted marketing expert, a passionate business coach, and a catalyst for positive change. With her innovative Profit & Impact Flywheel Method, Christina has empowered thousands of ambitious social impact businesses and nonprofits to achieve remarkable success. Her clients consistently experience extraordinary revenue growth, often doubling or even quintupling their income. This is a testament to Christina's unwavering expertise and the transformative power of her programs. Christina's mission is clear: she's dedicated to helping purpose-driven founders like you achieve your boldest dreams. She believes that success should be enjoyable and scalable, and she's here to guide you every step of the way.   Read the podcast transcript here. Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies you can implement to 4x your organization’s fundraising, like Resources and tools for boosting your fundraising efforts (6:00) Why you need to invest in professional development (9:20) The power of accountability (13:10) The difference between a coach and a consultant (15:30) How mindset can directly impact your revenue (17:50) Determining your tolerance for risk (23:40) Building your entrepreneurial skills as a nonprofit leader (27:50) Turning nonprofit rules on their head (31:00) Leveraging the power of social media influencers (39:55) The most scalable fundraising strategy (42:00) Changing up your nonprofit’s email strategy (48:15) Teasers “Investing in coaching has been like going for a walk versus going on a jet.” “A consultant is typically a subject matter expert on what they do. A coach tends to be a little bit more agnostic and they can help you get to where you want to be.” “It's that mindset piece that is really a huge part of coaching and a big part of what I think people miss as being pivotal to their revenue.” “I never want organizations to tout their low overhead. Do you know what you're also saying? Great news. We pay our staff at poverty level… You can pay people well. You can pay them a better salary and it will make your organization more money.” Resources Christina’s FREE Prospecting List: https://www.splendidcourses.com/prospect  Follow Christina on Instagram: @splendidconsulting Connect with Christina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinatza/  Follow Christina on Facebook: https://fb.com/splendidconsultingatl  Check out Christina’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purpose-and-profit-club/id1662104886    Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/breaking-nonprofit-norms    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Have you settled on a word of the year for 2024 yet? This is one of my favorite ways to prepare for the upcoming year. It helps me set an intention and gives me something to work towards. However, choosing a word was a struggle for me this year. I wasn’t resonating with anything, and I didn’t want it to feel forced. In this episode, I’m diving into how I set my intention for the new year, even when choosing a word was a struggle. I’m sharing important lessons I’ve learned from unexpected places, like a snow globe, that resonated with me on a deep level. Plus, I’m chatting about my big goals for 2024 and giving you strategies for achieving your goals this year.    Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for setting your intentions and working towards your 2024 goals including: Setting intentions for 2024 (1:00) Lessons we can learn from a snow globe (5:15) My big goals for 2024 (6:55) How to achieve your big goals (10:20) Sharing your word of the year (17:30)   Teasers “I hope beautiful things fall into place in a thousand little ways you didn't expect.” “It's not just a life of coincidence and sitting back and passively letting things happen to you. You have to actively be aware, walking towards your goals, towards those things you want to accomplish, and even towards those little daily habits.” “I am going to take action and then I am going to sit back and have the presence and the calm to watch the magic happen.” “I consistently get myself in the room where it happens with people who inspire me, who are further along in their journey than I am, who can teach me, and who will absolutely challenge me.”   Resources Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/2024-intentions    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

As nonprofit leaders, we are always looking for ways to grow our impact on the communities we serve. It can be a challenge especially when we’re depending on government funding, which can be unpredictable and limited. My podcast guest, Ali Rabe, is sharing how she managed to 10x her nonprofit in under 5 years, even with government funding.  Ali is diving into strategies she’s used to get creative with her fundraising, marketing, and growing her nonprofit, Jesse Tree. Her organization went from 2 staff members, including herself, in 2019 to 18 employees today. Ali is also sharing her favorite time management tips to avoid the burnout that so many people in the nonprofit sector experience.     About Ali Rabe Ali is the Executive Director at Jesse Tree, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing eviction and homelessness in the Treasure Valley. Ali has spent most of her career supporting local governments and nonprofits in their efforts to prevent and end homelessness. Ali is a proud alumnus of The College of Idaho and holds a J.D. from William & Mary Law School. She is the State Senator for District 16 in Idaho.   Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for growing your impact and diversifying your funding sources like: Lessons from international nonprofit experiences (4:00) The long-term impact of local nonprofit work (9:00) Navigating government funding with changing political administration (23:20)  Managing the growth of your organization (31:00) Strategies for rapidly growing your nonprofit (35:30) Time management tips (40:20)    Teasers “She just looked me in the eye and she said, ‘Why are you here? Where's your family? Go home to your family.’ I heard that constantly from people.” “I got really angry and ran for office.” “We were able to maintain our entire staff, even when that 3 million grant was gone.” “I was really intentional about hiring and who I brought on with my staff and my board. And I'm proud to say that a majority of our staff, more than 90 percent, are still with us.”   Resources Visit the Jesse Tree website: www.jessetreeidaho.org/donate  Follow Ali on Instagram: @aliforidaho  Follow Jesse Tree on Instagram: @jessetreeidaho Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/rapidly-growing-nonprofit    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Nonprofit leaders, when is the last time you set aside time to read? Whether you’re an avid reader like me, or it’s been a while since you picked up (or listened to) a book, you’ll want to give this episode a listen. I’m giving you my top book recommendations for 2024! I read 48 books in 2023 and now I’m diving into my favorites, from fun reads to the most inspiring and impactful. Some of these books have quite literally changed my life and how I’m leading my team. Several of these books are geared towards entrepreneurs, but ring so true for nonprofit leaders as well. I highly recommend you add all of these books to your 2024 reading list.     Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, I’m diving into the books I read in 2023 and giving you my top recommendations, including: My favorite reading apps (1:10) My top fiction recommendation (4:20) The books that inspired me to have more fun (4:50) An interesting read that combines pop culture and a business case study (8:10) The 3 most impactful books I read in 2023 (11:50) Recap of my top book recommendations (15:00)   Teasers “I don't do enough that I really think is fun and I love this book because she really defines fun.” “The idea here is when you have a problem in your organization, instead of thinking, ‘Okay, how am I going to solve this problem?’ The question is, ‘Who am I going to get to help me solve this problem?’ And I just thought it was so powerful.” “I think we all want to achieve more by doing less.”   Resources Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/2024-book-recommendations     Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Knowing Your Numbers and Planning for the Future with Margaret Chapman Pomponio How do you use your nonprofit numbers to plan for the future? Knowing where your organization stands with its finances is so important for continuing to grow your impact on the communities you serve. In this episode, I chat with special guest Margaret Chapman Pomponio about how she’s using this knowledge to plan for the future sustainability of her nonprofit, West Virginia FREE.   Margaret dives into how she is stepping outside of her comfort zone and using a unique approach to serving the community. She also shares how her nonprofit has shifted its fundraising strategy after looking at the financial trends. Like how WV FREE went from focusing on large donor contributions to individual, year-round contributions. Margaret also chats about how she is overcoming the scarcity mindset we so often see in the nonprofit sector.    About Margaret Before Margaret joined West Virginia FREE in 2002, she had a varied career, from serving two terms in AmeriCorps to working with the Lummi Nation in Washington, waiting tables, and teaching Women and Politics at Western Washington University. When she returned to her native Mountain State, she landed at WV FREE and began to earnestly expand reproductive health, rights, and justice work in her home state. Under Margaret’s leadership, WV FREE has successfully expanded its staff and reach and has experienced significant victories for reproductive health rights and justice policy throughout the state and at every level of government in a very challenging political climate. No stranger to fighting battles uphill, Margaret knows that advocacy for reproductive rights, and racial, gender, and economic justice is best done in partnership. She deeply values working in coalition and lifting up new leaders to build power for transformative social change. Read the podcast transcript here. Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn how the power of knowing your numbers can help you grow your impact and plan for the future, including: Stepping outside of your comfort zone (9:10) Using a unique approach to serve the community (12:30) Leveraging the power of your staff and contractors (17:45) Shifting fundraising strategies to individual contributors (20:50) Incorporating consistent year-round fundraising strategies (23:15) Overcoming scarcity mindset in the nonprofit sector (25:20) Why knowing your numbers grows your impact (32:50)   Teasers “As a leader, we have to recognize what our weaknesses are or how we can improve. And my approach to that is recognize it, say it, and ask for help. I’ve always been that person. You’ve got to ask for help.” “It’s been really gratifying to have more support. We know there’s a lot of untapped potential and it has kind of pushed us to that realization. We really do need to build more support right here in our own state and it’s bearing fruit.” “Feeling confident in the numbers is everything. And doing the multi-year outlook gives me so much peace of mind.” “Funders don’t want to invest in an organization that isn’t managing its finance as well. And to be able to tell the financial story to our donors I think gives a lot of peace of mind.”   Resources West Virginia FREE Website: www.wvfree.org Donate to West Virginia FREE: https://secure.everyaction.com/WDjTe0bHXU6iQi4HR-Rd1g2  FREE Monthly Finance Routine Checklist: https://100degreesconsulting.com/routine/  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/knowing-your-numbers    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Overcoming the Challenges of Inflation Is your organization struggling with the many challenges that come with inflation? The rising cost of everything has been top of mind for most people, including nonprofit leaders. Inflation is impacting our employees, the communities we serve, and our donors.  While rising costs are all around us, there are some strategies your organization can implement to overcome these challenges. In this episode, I dive into how you can keep up with rising costs like diversifying your revenue streams and looking at your organization’s cash reserves. These, along with some solid financial planning, can make a big difference for your nonprofit.  I also discuss the challenges nonprofits are facing with retaining employees and strategies for raising their salary to market rate. Hint: we’re talking about getting comfortable with asking funders for more money. It may not be easy, but it is doable. Let’s dive in.  Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies on how you can help deal with the rising costs within your organization, including:  Keeping up with the rising costs of everything: health insurance premiums, audit fees, employee salaries, etc. (1:45) Communicating with funders about increased costs (4:40) Challenges with retaining employees (8:20) Why financial planning is so important, especially during inflation (10:00) Diversifying your revenue streams (12:00) Looking at your organization’s cash reserves (16:10) Getting comfortable asking funders for more money (17:50)   Teasers “We need to have a forecast where we are proactively looking at our revenue and our expenses so we can project what our revenue needs to be to match that.” “Who knows what prices are going to turn into? Who knows where inflation is going?” “When we're talking about inflation-adjusted fundraising, we need to ask for more money.”   Resources FREE Cashflow Template: https://100degreesconsulting.com/cash  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/overcoming-inflation    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Is one of your New Year's resolutions to attend more conferences and professional development opportunities? Maybe you’re looking for how to make the most of these experiences. If this is on your 2024 bucket list, then this episode is for you! Your time and money are precious, so you want to be sure you are getting the highest possible return on investment (ROI) from the events you attend.  In this podcast episode, I’m diving into ways to elevate your ROI of conferences by telling you the exact steps I take to get the most value from these events. I’m also sharing a few personal stories of how I created lasting relationships by getting out of my comfort zone and fully committing to the conference experience!    Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn ways to boost the ROI of attending conferences including:   Setting clear goals for yourself (2:55) Benefits of planning ahead (5:00) The power of following up (10:20) Pulling yourself out of your comfort zone (12:00) Elevating the ROI of conferences (15:00) Taking action (17:30)   Teasers “It was an opportunity to really go deep and share ideas and brainstorm things with people I already know.” “Another favorite part of that conference was having a two-hour conversation while swimming in the ocean with somebody I had never met before. We were able to connect about so many things and share different ideas. It was fantastic.” “What I always do is evaluate the ROI on my experience. And it's not necessarily monetary ROI when it comes to conferences, but really thinking about the experience afterward and thinking, ‘Did I really connect on a deeper level with a number of people?’” “Make sure you've got that one action item from each session that you're actually going to do something about.” Resources Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/elevating-roi-conferences    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Are you tired of feeling like you’re not getting anywhere with problem-solving in your organization? So many leaders and decision-makers have adopted a status quo with how they solve problems in their organization. It almost feels like they’re on autopilot.   While having a good process for solving issues is beneficial, sometimes we don’t give enough thought to how these problems are impacting our staff and community members. That’s why I’m so excited to have special guest, Heather Hiscox on today’s podcast episode. She’s a disruptor and changemaker who teaches other leaders how to implement effective problem-solving strategies in their organizations. She’s diving into systems you can use in your organization, and how you can quickly solve problems. Plus, she even gives some amazing resources for nonprofit leaders.    About Heather Heather Hiscox is a frustrated changemaker on a mission to change the way WE change the world. Heather is the founder and CEO of Pause for Change. The PAUSE method is a proven and proprietary framework that helps changemakers address difficult challenges and pursue promising opportunities. These skills help organizations determine which solutions will create the greatest impact while using fewer resources and less time.  Heather is the author of No More Status Quo: A Proven Framework to Change the Way We Change the World. She is also the co-creator and host of Possibility Project, an online conversation series and growing community of disruptive change makers reclaiming their power through meaningful sparks, connections, and action. Heather speaks at conferences and events about social impact (nonprofit, local government, and philanthropic) disruption and innovation, and has launched several ventures that benefit the social impact sector, connecting organizations to the training, skills, and resources they need to deepen their impact.   Read the podcast transcript here. Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies on how to disrupt the status quo and creatively solve problems in your nonprofit organization.  How to disrupt the status quo in your organization (7:55) Why problem-solving slowly helps you move quickly in the long run (12:00) Big inhibitors to success (15:50) A step-by-step system for transforming your organization (18:10) Having conversations that push the nonprofit sector in a new way (27:15) Free resources and a community for nonprofit leaders (33:30)   Teasers “You don't have to work status quo. You can work with love and care and creativity and can really approach challenges in a whole new way.”   “It's disruptive in the way that I'm asking individuals and teams and organizations to first pause to identify who is actually impacted by this challenge. Who are the humans inside and outside your organization that will be most impacted? Because we often don't do that. We just barrel ahead based on those habits and how we're rewarded to just solve, solve, solve, go urgency.”   “A prosperous nonprofit is one that is vulnerable enough to identify what they don't know, that is open enough and empathetic enough to identify that they need to go learn from those people that are most engaged in the challenges, which are usually frontline staff and community members.”   Resources Heather’s Website: www.PauseforChange.com  Heather’s Book: www.NoMoreStatusQuoBook.com Heather’s Talk Show: www.PossibilityProject.org  Connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherhiscox/    Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/disrupting-status-quo    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Are you feeling bogged down by a busy work schedule? Is 20 meetings a week your norm? I’ve been there and that’s exactly why I recorded this podcast episode. Today, I’m diving into the New Year’s resolution that completely changed my life!  I’m sharing with you four tips to avoid the burnout being a nonprofit leader can sometimes bring. Plus, I’m giving you real-world examples of how you can start implementing these strategies in your everyday life. I’m talking about batching work, using your time wisely, prioritizing your tasks, and so much more!    Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for navigating a busy schedule and avoiding burnout including:  The New Year’s resolution that changed my life (4:05) Setting boundaries (5:55) Using time wisely with meeting agendas (6:45) Batching work and meetings (7:55) Prepping your week and narrowing down your to-do list (12:00) Strategies for making a busy week smoother (15:00) Examples of how you can apply these strategies (17:15) Teasers “I changed my calendar link scheduling preferences and limited it to just two or three days. And it literally changed my life. I didn't have meetings every single day beginning to end with only 30 minutes or an hour in between.” “I create my additional to-do list again of only the bare essentials so that I am not overwhelmed by this daunting list of things that don't really need to get done.” “Batch work and batch your meetings to give yourself big chunks of open space to actually do work, get things done, think big, think strategically, and go deep in your work. Then, have your meetings on different days.” Resources Financial Management Webinar: https://hello.blackbaud.com/2024-Financial-Management-Webinar-Series.html  FREE Finance Routine Checklist: https://100degreesconsulting.com/routine  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/resolution-that-changed-work-life    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Are you looking for fresh ideas to shake up your nonprofit and grow your impact? If so, then you’re in luck! Special guest and founder of Humble Design, Treger Strasberg, is sharing all the different ways she’s shaking up the nonprofit world like…  how she communicates with her donors, and using empathy, dignity, and creativity as part of her nonprofit’s mission. She also dives into how she’s been able to grow her nonprofit beyond Detroit to Chicago, Cleveland, Seattle, and San Diego by having set standard operating procedures. Treger also tells us how she’s inspiring those outside of her organization to get involved and sharing a huge mindset shift she experienced that completely changed the way she communicates with donors.  About Treger Treger did not set out to create a national nonprofit or fill a hole in the continuum of care for homeless individuals. She did not plan on establishing a system that would help thousands of veterans, women, children, and families to stop the revolving door of homelessness for them. She had no intention of connecting with countless volunteers and supporters who shared her life view of leading with empathy and dignity. She just wanted to help a friend in need. To date, Humble Design has furnished over 3,200 homes for over 9,100 hard-working moms, dads, kids, and veterans exiting homeless shelters. Families who have benefited from the home furnishings from Humble Design have had a 99 percent success rate of remaining in their homes. Humble Design was born out of the belief that families emerging from homelessness deserve to come home each day to a clean, friendly, and dignified home. Treger is honored to have been nominated for two Emmys for the TV show “Welcome Home,” which follows Treger and her husband Rob through the process of changing a family's life through design. She has been awarded ABC World News Person of the Week, Volunteer of the Year in Michigan, Woman of Distinction in California, IIDA Business Innovator, TCH Diversity Award, the Lighthouse Salute America Award, Optimist Club's Ruby Award, Girl Scout of America's One Tough Cookie Award, Make your Marc award by Marc Fisher, and Oakland County Executive's Elite 40 Under 40, and others.   Read the podcast transcript here.   Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn how Treger Strasberg of Humble Design is shaking up the nonprofit world including:  Diving head first into the nonprofit world (5:55) Changing the nonprofit landscape with creativity (8:30) Providing dignity and empathy to families experiencing homelessness (13:00) Growing your nonprofit’s impact and empowering others across the country to help (18:40) The importance of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) (23:30) Finding inspiration in the nonprofit world (25:55) Changing the way you communicate with donors (28:00)   Teasers “I didn't want to just stick with any furniture that came my way. I wanted it to be dignified and respectful because she was my friend.”   “Those stories, for me, have opened up my eyes that this is an epidemic in this country that's coming down, whether we like it or not. Ans it is not just drug-addicted, mentally ill individuals who are struggling with being unhoused. One in four individuals in the United States are going to struggle with homelessness at some point in their life.”   “We're still governed by this archaic system that feels frustrating because our minds are living in this one world yet our financial statements are being judged in this other world.”   Resources Visit the Humble Design website: www.humbledesign.org  Connect with Treger on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/treger-strasberg-80020841/    Follow all five Humble Design cities on Instagram:  @humbledesignsandiego @humbledesigndetroit @humbledesignnational @humbledesignchitown @humbledesignseattle @humbledesigncleveland   FREE Finance Routine Checklist: https://100degreesconsulting.com/routine/  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/shaking-up-the-nonprofit-world    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

2023 is quickly coming to a close, so I thought I’d do a podcast highlights episode. I’m diving into the top 10 most downloaded episodes of 2023 and boy oh boy are they juicy… like the episode where I announced that we were shutting down half of our business. It was absolutely terrifying, but 100% the best and most aligned decision for us. That experience was part of the inspiration for my ‘Building Confidence Doing Scary Things’ episode that aired shortly after.  This year, we also dove into building your nonprofit finance dream team and the role of the nonprofit CFO. But enough about me. We had some amazing guests this year who gave our listeners a literal gold mine of information, especially around grants, organizational culture, and increasing your impact and improving your bottom line.    Read the podcast transcript here. Episode Summary In this episode, we’ll dive into the most popular podcast episodes of 2023. Here’s the list if you want to jump straight to the episodes.  Announcement! And Celebrating 100 Episodes (Episode 100) How Nonprofits Can Use ChatGPT to Increase Their Impact with Krista Kurlinkus (Episode 104) Building a Thriving Organizational Culture with Skyler Badenoch (Episode 106) Creating a Strong Organizational Culture with Alissa Novoselick (Episode 134) Building a Balanced Funding Strategy and Becoming a Grant Writing Unicorn for a Prosperous Nonprofit with Meredith Noble (Episode 110) How to Build Confidence in Doing Scary Things (Episode 103) Building Your Nonprofit Finance Dream Team (Episode 109) The Role of Nonprofit CFO (Episode 111) Demystifying Federal Grants with Patrice Davis (Episode 112) How Data Can Improve Your Bottom Line with Kaitlin Windle (Episode 118)   Teasers “We came to that decision, to basically shut down half of our business… It was terrifying, but it was 100 percent the right decision.”   “It's not normal for people to stay at an organization for five or ten years when people are just jumping around so much.”   “She demystifies all things federal grants because they're scary, they're big, they're confusing and their systems online are like dinosaurs.” Resources Grant Writing Made Easy with Krista Kurlinkus: https://grantwritingmadeeasy.com/    FREE Finance Routine Checklist: https://100degreesconsulting.com/routine  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/2023-podcast-highlights    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!

Are you a small nonprofit leader looking for ways to spruce up your fundraising strategy to meet your goals? If you said yes, then you’re in luck as fundraising expert, Cindy Wagman, is joining us on today’s episode.  She is sharing a wealth of knowledge, like the number one factor in fundraising success, how she’s seen fundraising change over the past two decades, and how having the right person in a fundraising role makes a huge difference for the nonprofit. She even tells us how access to expert fundraisers for small nonprofits is more attainable than you think. Cindy dives into how fractional fundraising is helping small organizations meet, and even exceed, their fundraising goals.    Read the podcast transcript here.   About Cindy Cindy Wagman is challenging the status quo when it comes to nonprofit consulting. As a nonprofit pro turned in-demand coach, consultant, and speaker, Cindy empowers nonprofit-serving consultants to shake off the “shoulds,” drop the nonprofit scarcity hangover, and find abundance in entrepreneurship. Cindy is the co-host of the Confessions with Jess & Cindy podcast, and author of the bestselling book, Raise It! The Reluctant Fundraiser’s Guide to Raising Money Without Selling Your Soul, and founder of the Fractional Fundraising Movement. Episode Summary In this episode, you’ll learn strategies small nonprofits can use to up your fundraising game like:  The most important factor in nonprofit fundraising (6:00) The evolution of fundraising and development teams over the past two decades (12:00) How having an experienced person in the fundraising role positively impacts the entire organization (16:45) What is fractional fundraising? (20:00) Types of nonprofits that get the most out of fractional fundraising (29:00) Expectations that need to be in place for fractional fundraisers (33:45)   Teasers “So it's [fundraising] a heavy push at the beginning and then it's a lot lighter of a load.”   “It takes 12 months, at least, for things to start to feel like, ‘Oh, okay, I can see this coming together.’”   “The organization has to understand that you have to build fundraising into your core budget to be able to sustain it.” Resources Find a fractional fundraiser or become one: https://www.thegoodpartnership.com/  Connect with Cindy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindywagman/  Follow Cindy on Instagram: @cindywagman.consulting   FREE Cash Flow Forecast: https://100degreesconsulting.com/cash  Keep up to date with the podcast: @100degreesconsulting Follow Stephanie on Instagram: @stephanie.skry/  Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/  Visit the podcast page: https://100degreesconsulting.com/fundraising-strategies-for-small-nonprofits    Want more of the podcast? New episodes are released weekly! Find them all plus show notes and exclusive bonus content at 100degreesconsulting.com/podcast. Leave us a review! Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let me know what you loved most about this episode! Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss a thing!