Nonprofit Pulse

Crisis doesn’t create strong communities. It reveals them. When disaster strikes, some nonprofits are able to mobilize instantly. Partners show up, resources flow, and systems hold. Others are left scrambling, trying to build relationships in the middle of chaos. The difference usually comes down to one thing: what was built before the crisis ever began. So how do you create that kind of readiness? What does it look like to invest in relationships when there’s no urgency pushing people together? And how can nonprofits build trust, alignment, and community long before it’s put to the test? Get practical strategies to build community before a crisis, strengthen local partnerships, and keep volunteers ready for response with Laurie Hood from Alaqua Animal Refuge!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-how-to-build-community-before-a-crisis-hitsLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

On paper, ambassador programs seem like a no brainer. Empower your supporters, expand your reach, and build a stronger community around your mission. But in practice, many ambassador programs lose momentum, become transactional, or quietly fade out before they ever reach their potential. So what does it take to design an ambassador program that actually works? What separates a well structured program from a loose group of volunteers?How can nonprofits build an ambassador program that creates real ownership, belonging, and long term engagement? Learn how nonprofit leaders can design nonprofit ambassador programs that build trust, avoid transactional pitfalls, and prevent burnout, with Tasha Van Vlack from The Nonprofit Hive!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-ambassador-programsLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

For many nonprofit leaders, the idea of merging with another organization can feel uncomfortable. Nonprofits are often deeply tied to their identity, legacy, and mission. But in today's changing landscape, more leaders are beginning to ask whether the right merger could actually expand their impact, rather than diminish it. So why are nonprofit mergers becoming more common today? How can leaders discern the difference between a merger driven by desperation and one rooted in strategic opportunity?And what does it take to bring two organizations together in a way that truly strengthens mission and community impact? Learn how nonprofit leaders can approach mergers thoughtfully, navigate the challenges involved, and decide when joining forces can actually strengthen their mission, with Debra Hertz from The Strategy Group!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-mergersLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

For many nonprofits, fundraising feels cyclical. One big event drives revenue, then momentum fades, and the planning starts all over again. So what would it look like to build a true fundraising engine instead of relying on one-time events? How can nonprofits design repeatable campaigns that carry momentum forward instead of resetting every season? And what needs to change to create results that compound over time?Discover practical strategies nonprofit leaders can use to move beyond one-time fundraising events, run high-impact $10K+ sprint campaigns, and build sustainable donor engagement, with Christina Edwards from Splendid Consulting!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-fundraising-enginesLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

Nonprofit leaders are known for their resilience, sacrifice, and deep commitment to their mission. But behind the impact and long hours, many leaders are quietly carrying stress, burnout, and challenges to their mental wellness. So why does mental well-being still feel like such a hard conversation in the nonprofit space?What warning signs do leaders often overlook in themselves and others?And how does unaddressed burnout at the leadership level affect staff, culture, and long term mission impact? Discover practical approaches nonprofit leaders can use to prioritize mental well-being, recognize burnout, and build sustainable leadership practices, with Dacia Moore from Second Wind Counseling and Consulting!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-leaders-mental-well-beingLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/