563. How to Manage Change in a Rapidly Evolving World - Mia Henry, Taneshia Nash Laird, Tammy Tibbetts, and Shaun Lee
Meet Mia, Taneshia, Tammy + Shaun. In this Responsive Nonprofit Summit replay, our expert panel explores how to manage change within the nonprofit sector, especially as the need to adapt and innovate grows. They share practical strategies, case studies, and lessons learned. While 'managing change' can present challenges, we view it as an opportunity. Join us to discover how embracing transformation can unlock potential within your teams and missions.
562: How It's Built: HeadCount's Integrated Approach to Traditional and Digital Voter Engagement - Tappan Vickery
Meet Tappan. A veteran organizer with two decades of experience, she’s the Senior Director of Programming and Strategy at HeadCount, where they’re revolutionizing voter engagement through the power of music 🎶At HeadCount, Tappan has spearheaded innovative campaigns that connect musicians with their fans to inspire democratic participation 🗳️She’s all about understanding different fandoms to build trust and engagement, meeting audiences where they are through various platforms and messengers. Tune in to this “How It’s Built” episode to discover how HeadCount is making every vote count.
561. Building a Durable + Retention Focused Team Culture - Channon Lucas, Lindsey Fuller, Michelle Flores Vryn, and Jennifer Mulholland
Meet Channon, Lindsey, Michelle, and Jennifer. They’re here to help us name the elephant in the room: retention🐘 But, we aren’t just talking about retaining our donors - the greatest retention issue that isn’t talked about enough is the retention of our nonprofit staff. For a sector built on relationships, we have to build a culture that creates retention from the inside out. Tune in to this replay from the Responsive Nonprofit Summit that doesn’t hold back on what we need to do to create working environments teams won’t need to heal from.
560. How It's Built: Leadership Transition Planning - Amber Melanie Smith
Meet Amber. Her journey through nonprofit work is winding (literally!)🛣️ In college, she took off on a 3-month cross-country road trip with her best friend to volunteer in over 20 states. When she returned home, she launched Activate Good, a nonprofit that has mobilized over 50,000 volunteers to help hundreds of causes in her hometown, Raleigh, NC. She recently transitioned out of her Executive Director role and is sharing how she did it in this “How It’s Built” episode. Tune in to hear how organizations can prioritize succession and transition planning that takes care of all the people involved.
559. How to Leverage Modern Media to Scale Your Impact - Neda Azarfar, Dr. Bertrhude Albert, Jeff Rosenblum, and Kelly Lyndgaard
Meet Neda, Dr. Bertrhude, Jeff, and Kelly. This panel of experts is here to show us how to leverage modern media to scale your impact. It’s time to invest + fuel + activate around cause areas through the power of media. Influence is currency. Connection is currency. Activation is currency. Embrace the tension and release control of your message. Tune in to remember the transformative power of your story and get ready to activate around it.
558. How It's Built: Impactful + Modern Websites for Our Organizations - David Hartstein
Meet David. He’s the co-founder of Wired Impact, which helps nonprofits build websites their visitors will love 💻❤️ He’s a firm believer that good marketing doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and he works to uncover opportunities within websites to help missions do more good in their community. In this episode of "How It's Built”, he’s sharing the essential steps for creating an impactful nonprofit website. Get ready to transform your nonprofit’s website with these tried and tested insights🛠️💪
557. How to Build a Breakthrough Recurring Giving Program - Miry Whitehill, Vik Harrison, Nhu Te, and Kyle Roosen
Meet Miry, Vik, Nhu + Kyle. They’re here to help you unlock sustainable impact through recurring giving! Recurring giving isn't just a fundraising strategy; it's a catalyst for sustainable impact. In this Responsive Nonprofit Summit Reply, they’re sharing actionable insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to cultivate and maintain a successful recurring giving program. Tune in for a rich conversation with tools and tips to amplify your mission and engage your supporters.
556. Unleashing Collective Power: Reflections from the Impact Uprising Gathering - Jon McCoy and Becky Endicott
Join Becky and Jon as they relive the incredible energy of Impact Uprising and explore the key themes that emerged from the community. Discover the courage to drive change, the importance of tapping into inner power, and the transformative potential of collective action. Plus, they'll share details about the new Impact Uprising membership. Tune in to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to be part of the movement!
555. How to Create a Modern Donor Journey - Dulari Gandhi, Tiffany Allen, and Brady Josephson
Meet Dulari, Tiffany, and Brady. Are you looking for the playbook to fundraise more by creating journeys that guide donors from their first interaction to becoming lifelong advocates? The answer isn't a complicated one. It's threaded through an intentional donor journey. Tune into this episode as our experts walk us through how to create a modern donor journey within our organizations today.
554. How It's Built: The 4 Core Pillars of a Movement that Sustains Itself - Bryan Funk
Meet Bryan. He’s a community builder, marketer and movement builder🛠️ He’s sharing his experiences from Invisible Children, the team behind KONY 2012, the fastest-growing viral social justice and online fundraising campaign in the history of the internet (at the time). This digital campaign gained 100 million views in 5 days 🤯 and raised millions of dollars to support the efforts to bring warlord Joseph Kony to justice. Tune in for this How It’s Built episode that gives you the playbook for creating a powerful movement that sustains itself.
552. How It's Built: A 400+ Person Mindfulness Community for 200 Feeding America Network Food Banks - Megan Whitney
Meet Megan. She’s a nonprofit pro, certified coach, and meditation teacher. In this How It’s Built episode, she’s sharing how she started a thriving mindfulness community of over 400 people at Feeding America, the largest nonprofit in the U.S. Discover the power of mindfulness in addressing workplace stress, improving organizational culture, and enhancing personal well-being. Tune in for a practical playbook for bringing mindfulness to your org🧘♀️
551. How to Evolve Your Mission to Meet the Moment - Shereese Floyd, Iara Peng, and Scott Curran
Meet Scott, Shereese and Iara. At the Responsive Nonprofit Summit, these three rockstars discussed evolving your mission to meet the moment🙌 Tune in for a convo that challenges traditional models and advocates for inclusive, innovative fundraising practices. Overcoming fear and scarcity mindsets, they reveal how nonprofit leaders can drive change with bold, incremental innovations. Discover how nonprofits can ask boldly and create impactful change💪
550. How It's Built: How Perkins School for the Blind Transformed their Fundraising, Customer Experience + Brand - Stephanie Jones Wagle
Meet Stephanie. In this "How It's Built" episode, she’s sharing the journey of how the Perkins School for the Blind transformed their fundraising, customer experience and brand. From rebuilding their websites to reimagining direct mail, Stephanie unveils the strategies that have breathed new life into a 200-year-old institution 🏫 This conversation is packed with actionable insights for nonprofits looking to modernize their approach, expand their reach, and create a true sense of belonging for all. 🌍 Tune in for fresh ideas and stay for the incredible mission of this org.
549. Tapping into Top Talent: How Fractional Executives Can Help Nonprofits Thrive - Sahar Vermezyarito and Cindy Wagman
Meet Cindy and Sahar. Cindy, Founder of the Fractional Fundraising Movement, and Sahar, Director of the East Scarborough Storefront, are here to share the game-changing benefits of hiring fractional executives. They’ll show how these professionals can act as mission-aligned extensions of your team. Sahar’s experience with a fractional fundraiser has taken their organization to new heights 🚀 Tune in to hear how fractional fundraisers not only raise money but can also help shift mindsets and team cultures 🙌
548. How It's Built: 7 Shifts for 7 Figure Fundraising Growth - Jon Delange
Meet Jon. He's revolutionized Summit Ministries' fundraising, driving a 25% increase in active donors and securing their first seven-figure cash gift💰 As part of the How It’s Built series, he’s sharing practical advice on data-driven decisions and fostering donor relationships through innovative marketing. Join us as he reveals how small shifts in strategy can cause significant growth Tune in to discover how these 7️⃣ shifts can transform your fundraising efforts.
547. Overcoming Toxicity from the Inside Out: Building Resilience and Driving Change - Dr. Kevin Sansberry II
Meet Dr. Kevin. He’s a seasoned behavioral scientist, executive coach, and host of the Toxic Leadership Podcast🎧 He’s bringing his expertise in eradicating toxic behaviors and promoting employee well-being through evidence-based, inclusive, and equitable approaches. Plus, he’s sharing strategies to transform cultures, build resilience, and activate change. Tune in to learn about the role of humanity, kindness, listening, and reflection in building healthy workplace cultures 🤝🌱
546. How It’s Built: Operational Magic That Puts Your Values to Work - Dorothy Chang
Meet Dorothy. Her mission is to activate everyone’s capacity to become a more powerful version of themselves—in the workplace and beyond. She helps teams and leaders design the organizational tools, systems, and processes they need to put their values into practice. In this episode of "How It's Built," Dorothy shares how those of us in the social impact sector can create conditions intentionally designed for people to do their best work. Tune in for pro tips on operationalizing values in your work🛠️
545. Human-Centered Leadership + The Power of Adaptability: Thriving Through Organizational Transitions - Kamilah Martin
Meet Kamilah. She’s successfully led and stabilized internal teams during several CEO and Executive Director transitions, known for her ability to heal fractured teams and lead with humanity. She’s sharing insights from her experience leading those teams with adaptability and curiosity. Tune in for expert advice on fostering thriving, equitable cultures through human-centered leadership. This episode is for anyone looking to create healthier, more resilient nonprofit workplaces.
544. How It's Built: From Grassroots Campaigning to Nurturing a Thriving Monthly Donor Base (with Katherine Lacefield)
Meet Katherine. She’s sharing the case study of how she moved from street fundraising to sustaining a group of 2,000 monthly donors🥳 She’s sharing her grassroots fundraising strategies, how to build a recurring donor program + use storytelling and engagement to build a digital community and movement. Tune in to hear how you can adapt this modern framework for your org✨