Nonprofit Everything

I guess we'll just get this out of the way... Yes, Stacey and Andy answer a question about bylaws. We promise it's interesting, so you'll just have to trust us on this one. And if it's not, then just...

How do we determine whether or not a program is a good fit for our organization? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, we talk about how to graciously handle an overly generous bonus, and what to do if you...

Is there anything you can do if your annual fundraising event isn't attracting the numbers that you want? Stacey and Andy have some ideas! Also this week, we talk about when direct staff to board communication is okay...

How do we put a positive spin on our CEO transition? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts. Also this week, a listener calls BS on a food bank's perpetual claim that one dollar can provide three meals. Is that even...

<p>It’s the one existential question that everyone has been asking for the last 12 months, and *finally* somebody asks Stacey and Andy! Now that federal funding has become unreliable, what are our other options?! Thanks...

<p>If a donor shows up with enough cash, should we change our policies for them? Stacey and Andy have thoughts! Also this week, we talk about whether to vote in new board members while they’re present and at their first...

<p>As we watch our average donor age get older and older, how do we start to attract younger donors? Stacey and Andy have some thoughts! Also this week, we talk about how to convince your board of something that they’re...

<p>Are traditional strategic plans dead? (Before listening, do you think you can guess what Stacey is going to say?) Join us this week to find out. Also, Stacey and Andy talk about what fairness and parity mean in the...

<p>How are we supposed to keep staff from burning out and quitting when our work increases but our resources decrease? This is a big question and Stacey and Andy will do their best! Also this week, we talk about when...

<p>We’re over a month into the new year and one listener wants to know what our predictions are for the nonprofit sector in 2026. Stacey and Andy are happy to oblige! And for long time listeners, one prediction is going...

<p>What begins as a simple question about a better option for the SWOT analysis turns into a strategic planning (don’t call it that!) extravaganza! Join Stacey and Andy this week as they deconstruct the facilitated...

<p>Just one question this week and it’s massive! If we’re halfway through the fiscal year and we’re not going to come anywhere close to hitting our revenue targets, how should the board go about cutting expenses? Yikes...

<p>Can the board request that no staff are present during board meetings? Stacey and Andy have the answer! Also this week, we talk about managing a chatty volunteer that’s making it hard to get work done, and have a...

<p>Upcoming tax law changes mean that there could be a lot of unexpected gifts hitting before December 31st this year. How do we keep windfalls from ratcheting up board expectations for years afterwards? Stacey and Andy...

<p>Wait, now a board member wants us to *not* run like a business? I’m so confused. But Stacey and Andy can help! Also this week, we talk about disengaged board members who refuse to step down, and what kinds of smart...