364. Habits of an Impactful + Innovative Nonprofit - Jon McCoy, CFRE, Becky Endicott, CFRE and Meghan Cressman
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Overview
Welcome back to our Habits of an Impactful Nonprofit Friday series. We’re ending this series by looking at the entire nonprofit shop with Meghan Cressman, Senior Director of Development at New Story. We're bringing tips, case studies and the Do's/Dont's for a modern, innovative nonprofit. Tune in as we round out this Friday series with the belief that powerful impact-driven philanthropy transforms organizations, lifts up communities and changes lives🙌
Special Guest
Meghan Cressman, Senior Director of Development, New Story
“I find a reason to be in conversation with a donor every every single day.”
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Episode Highlights
Megan’s story and journey to where she is today (3:45)
Asking the bigger question (6:35)
Habits of an innovative nonprofit (11:20)
Fostering innovation on your team (15:25)
Types of donor relationships New Story prioritizes (19:45)
Do This / Not That (24:35)
KPIs that Matter (27:10)
Mental Health Minute (31:25)
Powerful quotes
Bold ideas, attract bold people.” -New Story mantra
“We have just been fiercely committed from the jump, that the people who need an innovation most should get it first, not last.” -Meghan
“Our team is really unsatisfied with the status quo.” -Meghan
“What can I delay, delegate, or just delete from from my calendar each day and each week?” -Meghan
“I find a reason to be in conversation with a donor every every single day.” -Meghan
“The leaders on our team have to model that behavior so we both we live it and then we look for it.” -Meghan
“Rapid progress, even over perfection.” -New Story mantra
“I would rather move quickly and have something else slightly imperfect, then move slowly and miss a big opportunity.” -Meghan
“Do ask yourself, if the project you're taking on raises more money for your mission, directly or indirectly. And if the answer is no, don't do that thing.” -Meghan
“Don't let a good opportunity pass you by because you found a reason to be slow. Just do take action.” -Meghan
“Ask open ended questions. Don't make assumptions.” -Meghan
“Do ask. Don't be afraid. If someone is in conversation with your cause with your staff, it's because they want to help you.” -Meghan
“We believe that some of our best donors will come and have come through word of mouth from other donors.” -Meghan
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Julie Confer, Jon McCoy, Becky Endicott + Meghan Cressman
