<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786726/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Social media can feel like a dead end for nonprofits: you post, you hope, you celebrate likes, and somehow the donations still don’t show up. We sit down with Nick Black, CEO of Good United and founder of Stop Soldier Suicide, to get brutally honest about why “good work” isn’t a fundraising strategy and why donors can’t be treated like ATM machines. Nick shares how losing fellow soldiers to suicide pushed him to build a nonprofit from scratch and how that lived experience shaped his obsession with practical, repeatable relationship-building. Subscribe for more nonprofit marketing and fundraising conversations, share this with a teammate who owns social, and leave a review if it helps. What’s your biggest barrier to engaging supporters through DMs right now?<a rel="payment" href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/nonprofithub">Support the show</a>Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786726/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social media can feel like a dead end for nonprofits: you post, you hope, you celebrate likes, and somehow the donations still don’t show up. We sit down with Nick Black, CEO of Good United and founder of Stop Soldier Suicide, to get brutally honest about why “good work” isn’t a fundraising strategy and why donors can’t be treated like ATM machines. Nick shares how losing fellow soldiers to suicide pushed him to build a nonprofit from scratch and how that lived experience shaped his obsession with practical, repeatable relationship-building.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Subscribe for more nonprofit marketing and fundraising conversations, share this with a teammate who owns social, and leave a review if it helps. What’s your biggest barrier to engaging supporters through DMs right now?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/nonprofithub"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Social media can feel like a dead end for nonprofits: you post, you hope, you celebrate likes, and somehow the donations still don’t show up. We sit down with Nick Black, CEO of Good United and founder of Stop Soldier Suicide, to get brutally honest about why “good work” isn’t a fundraising strategy and why donors can’t be treated like ATM machines. Nick shares how losing fellow soldiers to suicide pushed him to build a nonprofit from scratch and how that lived experience sha...

Unlocking Social Media Fundraising

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786726/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Stop writing emails no one wants to open. We sat down with email strategist Amanda Nicholson to unpack why “email is dead” keeps getting repeated—and why the data says otherwise for nonprofits seeking real donor relationships and measurable results. From the first line to the final click, Amanda breaks down how to turn a crowded inbox into a steady channel for funding, volunteering, and community. If you’re ready to turn messages into momentum—more opens, more clicks, and more impact—hit play. Then subscribe, share this episode with a nonprofit friend, and leave a quick review telling us your next test.<a rel="payment" href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/nonprofithub">Support the show</a>Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786726/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stop writing emails no one wants to open. We sat down with email strategist Amanda Nicholson to unpack why “email is dead” keeps getting repeated—and why the data says otherwise for nonprofits seeking real donor relationships and measurable results. From the first line to the final click, Amanda breaks down how to turn a crowded inbox into a steady channel for funding, volunteering, and community. If you’re ready to turn messages into momentum—more opens, more clicks, and more impact—hit play. Then subscribe, share this episode with a nonprofit friend, and leave a quick review telling us your next test.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/nonprofithub"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Stop writing emails no one wants to open. We sat down with email strategist Amanda Nicholson to unpack why “email is dead” keeps getting repeated—and why the data says otherwise for nonprofits seeking real donor relationships and measurable results. From the first line to the final click, Amanda breaks down how to turn a crowded inbox into a steady channel for funding, volunteering, and community. If you’re ready to turn messages into momentum—more opens, more clicks, and mor...

From Inbox Noise To Impact: Nonprofit Email That Works

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786726/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>In this episode of the Nonprofit Hub Podcast, Rhiannon Hendrickson, founder and senior strategist at Orapin, unpacks the often-overlooked role of public relations in a nonprofit’s communication strategy. From building authentic relationships with reporters and pitching stories that connect to larger community conversations, to preparing spokespeople and crafting clear talking points, Rhiannon shares practical guidance for earning meaningful media coverage. The conversation also dives into crisis communications—why “no comment” can do more harm than good, how transparency builds trust, and what every organization should include in a crisis PR plan. Packed with actionable insights, this episode equips nonprofit leaders to move from reactive, ad hoc publicity efforts to a more strategic, credibility-building approach to PR.<a rel="payment" href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/nonprofithub">Support the show</a>Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786726/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Nonprofit Hub Podcast, Rhiannon Hendrickson, founder and senior strategist at Orapin, unpacks the often-overlooked role of public relations in a nonprofit’s communication strategy. From building authentic relationships with reporters and pitching stories that connect to larger community conversations, to preparing spokespeople and crafting clear talking points, Rhiannon shares practical guidance for earning meaningful media coverage. The conversation also dives into crisis communications—why “no comment” can do more harm than good, how transparency builds trust, and what every organization should include in a crisis PR plan. Packed with actionable insights, this episode equips nonprofit leaders to move from reactive, ad hoc publicity efforts to a more strategic, credibility-building approach to PR.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/nonprofithub"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Nonprofit Hub Podcast, Rhiannon Hendrickson, founder and senior strategist at Orapin, unpacks the often-overlooked role of public relations in a nonprofit’s communication strategy. From building authentic relationships with reporters and pitching stories that connect to larger community conversations, to preparing spokespeople and crafting clear talking points, Rhiannon shares practical guidance for earning meaningful media coverage. The conversation al...

Nonprofit PR Done Right

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786726/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>In this episode of the Nonprofit Hub Podcast, Joshua Crowther, Vice President at Dunham+Company, breaks down recent tax policy changes that could significantly impact charitable giving. Drawing from newly commissioned donor research, he explains how updates to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction and the introduction of a universal charitable deduction may unlock new generosity—especially among Gen X and Millennial donors. With only 25% of donors currently aware of these changes, nonprofits have a timely opportunity to increase giving through simple, strategic messaging—without turning their communications into tax seminars. The conversation explores what this means for development teams, how to position the message appropriately across donor segments, and why this potential boost matters in a year marked by economic uncertainty and declining donor confidence.<a rel="payment" href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/nonprofithub">Support the show</a>Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786726/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Nonprofit Hub Podcast, Joshua Crowther, Vice President at Dunham+Company, breaks down recent tax policy changes that could significantly impact charitable giving. Drawing from newly commissioned donor research, he explains how updates to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction and the introduction of a universal charitable deduction may unlock new generosity—especially among Gen X and Millennial donors. With only 25% of donors currently aware of these changes, nonprofits have a timely opportunity to increase giving through simple, strategic messaging—without turning their communications into tax seminars. The conversation explores what this means for development teams, how to position the message appropriately across donor segments, and why this potential boost matters in a year marked by economic uncertainty and declining donor confidence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/nonprofithub"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Nonprofit Hub Podcast, Joshua Crowther, Vice President at Dunham+Company, breaks down recent tax policy changes that could significantly impact charitable giving. Drawing from newly commissioned donor research, he explains how updates to the state and local tax (SALT) deduction and the introduction of a universal charitable deduction may unlock new generosity—especially among Gen X and Millennial donors. With only 25% of donors currently aware of these ...

Universal Charitable Deduction: What Nonprofits Need to Know Now

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786726/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Feeling uneasy about asking for money? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Duerksen, CEO of BuildGood, to break down a simple flywheel that takes the pressure off the ask and builds trust through the parts most teams skip: listening deeply, engaging like a real community, celebrating every gift, and reporting back with honesty. When those four pieces are strong, asking becomes a natural next step instead of a nerve-wracking leap. We also share how the Fundraising Academy blends coaching, cohorts, and live copy sessions so EDs and solo fundraisers can build pattern recognition and confidence faster. If you want asking to feel earned—and you want donors to feel seen, effective, and connected—this framework will help you install a sustainable rhythm that grows loyalty and revenue. If this conversation sparks ideas, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a quick review to tell us which part of your flywheel you’ll strengthen next.<a rel="payment" href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/nonprofithub">Support the show</a>Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786726/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feeling uneasy about asking for money? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Duerksen, CEO of BuildGood, to break down a simple flywheel that takes the pressure off the ask and builds trust through the parts most teams skip: listening deeply, engaging like a real community, celebrating every gift, and reporting back with honesty. When those four pieces are strong, asking becomes a natural next step instead of a nerve-wracking leap.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We also share how the Fundraising Academy blends coaching, cohorts, and live copy sessions so EDs and solo fundraisers can build pattern recognition and confidence faster. If you want asking to feel earned—and you want donors to feel seen, effective, and connected—this framework will help you install a sustainable rhythm that grows loyalty and revenue. If this conversation sparks ideas, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a quick review to tell us which part of your flywheel you’ll strengthen next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://secure.givelively.org/donate/nonprofithub"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Feeling uneasy about asking for money? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Duerksen, CEO of BuildGood, to break down a simple flywheel that takes the pressure off the ask and builds trust through the parts most teams skip: listening deeply, engaging like a real community, celebrating every gift, and reporting back with honesty. When those four pieces are strong, asking becomes a natural next step instead of a nerve-wracking leap.  We also share how the Fundraising Academy ...

The Fundraising Flywheel: How to Raise Funds Without Feeling “Icky”

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