Sprout Nonprofit | the podcast for small shop nonprofits

73 | [CASE STUDY] How an arts nonprofit embraced the art of storytelling through email

Can an email series transform your community engagement? In today's episode, I'm join by the one and only Trent Rash, Executive Director of the Missouri Symphony to tal

72 | [CASE STUDY] This nonprofit recognized the power of relationship building and increased engagement by 357%

Whether you're a small shop leader, an aspiring nonprofit professional, or simply someone interested in the intersection of creativity, finance, and education, this episo

71 | Productivity isn't the point

If you're feeling the strain of endless tasks and unrelenting expectations, this episode is a breath of fresh air. Ask we kick off the new year, we're also calling for

70 | Get your inbox under control before year-end

This time of year, your inbox is the LAST place you should be spending all your time. Yet, here we are. Stuck spending our days and weeks in our inboxes. You likely kno

69 | Direct Mail Fundraising at Year-End with Steven Screen

Is direct mail fundraising all that and a bag of chips? Dive into this Bonus Call from inside the SproutED membership featuring Steven Screen, a fundraising guru with o

68 | Unlocking major gifts and overcoming your fundraising mindset with Rhea Wong

Are you ready for a no-BS conversation with Rhea Wong all about raising major money with high net worth donors? On this 🌱 SproutED bonus call replay, Rhea and I dive in

67 | The 4 Rules of Inbox Management

Have you all of a sudden looked up from your computer and realized you've spent all day in your inbox? You likely know this frustration. In today's episode, we're tal

66 | Building Relationships, Not Just Lists: Email Marketing Q+A

Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep dive into email marketing and list segmentation. If you missed Part 1, make sure to take a listen so you have the full scoop! In this

65 | Segmentation Secrets: Tailoring Your Nonprofit's Message for Impact

Today, we're diving into the tech and automation side of email marketing, and there was so much to unpack, you'll need to check back next week for part 2! This episode

64 | Peek inside the SproutED community — Grant Writing Q+A with DeaRonda Harrison

Peeling back the curtain on one of the SproutED Community Bonus calls. In this episode, DeaRonda Harrison of June First Firm chats with SproutED community members and a

63 | How to Set Boundaries and Banish Burnout with Julia Campbell (Nonprofit Nation)

Helllloooo from Nonprofit Nation! In this episode, I am sharing an episode from when I was a guest on Julia Cambell's podcast, Nonprofit Nation. This is one of my favor

62 | What to expect this Fall

We are back in action! The Sprout Nonprofit podcast is back from summer vacation and shaking things up. In this episode, I share with you some of the shifts I'm makin

61 | Why Email is the Secret Weapon for Nonprofits to Retain Donors

Need a few hot tips for retaining your  donors?   A new report is in and I'm giving you all the highlights for keeping your donors engaged amidst the decreasing givin

60 | Overcoming your fundraising fears [REPLAY]

Ready to take back control of your calendar?    In this episode, I will share with you the three layers of calendar management and how practice putting your non-negot

59 | Want 546 hours added to your calendar?

Ready to take back your time and banish that burnout for good?⏰   Find out how I plan my calendar and practice flexible time blocking.    ____  Running a nonpro

58 | How to create a new donor welcome series [REPLAY]

The best way to retain new donors? With an automated welcome series. No need to let new donors slip through the cracks - keep 'em coming back for more.    Here's how

57 | The 4 systems every nonprofit needs

Systems are crucial for becoming more focused, organized, and productive.    In this episode, we'll cover the 4 systems every nonprofit needs and how they work togeth

56 | Can anyone be a fundraiser?

Being a fundraiser is not for the faint of heart. But what happens when someone unexpected becomes a fundraiser.    This episode is a peek inside of a project that my

55 | What's an annual report and do you need one? [REPLAY]

Do you need an annual report? Is there a difference between an annual report and an impact report?    In this podcast, we'll walk through everything you need to know

54 | 5 reasons to join a membership program for EDs

If you've wondered if you should give a membership a try, or even if it works, this episode will give you all the clarity.    Hear my hot take on memberships, and wha