Sprout Nonprofit | the podcast for small shop nonprofits

Running your nonprofit all on your own isn’t easy, but what if it didn’t have to feel so hard?

Listen to this episode for the ONE question you need to ask yourself this week. 

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Want to peek behind the curtain of what it’s like be inside the SproutED community? This is the episode for you. This is a replay of a conversation with a few members of the SproutED Community.

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Want to peek behind the curtain of what it’s like be inside the SproutED community? Join 3 long time members of the SproutED Community tomorrow, Tuesday, January 17 at 12pm CT (10am PT, 1pm ET) for a…

How do you create a lasting impact? 

The answer: relationships. 

But how do you find time for relationships when your to-do list and schedule are already over-stuffed? 

Hear my thoughts on how …

What would it feel like to get 2+ hours back every day? 

YOU’RE INVITED. Mark your calendar for January 10, 11, + 12 for a free 3-day productivity challenge. 

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Start off the New Year on the right track 🎉🎉🎉 

Hear my favorite productivity tips for 2023.  

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Stewardship is essential to creating a sustainable impact. But why is it so hard to do? 

Hear the 4 most common challenges faced by EDs, along with how to make stewardship easier. 

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Drum roll… The Productive Executive Director is now called SPROUT!  

This episode is a little different from our normal episodes where I share tips for nonprofit EDs. Today, I’m sharing what’s been…

Picture this. It’s the week of Thanksgiving and you see another Giving Tuesday email in your inbox. 

“Oops, is that next week already?!” 

Hear why this national day of giving isn’t for everyone a…

Can nonprofits talk about politics? Why are we afraid to talk about social and political issues? 

There are a lot of misconceptions about what’s allowed. Those misconceptions keep nonprofits from b…

Is it marketing? Fundraising? A little bit of both? 

Campaigns. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, campaigns help you plan your communications and move people to take action. 

Tune into this episode to learn …

When it comes to fundraising campaigns, clear always beats clever. Clear is kind. 

Want to move your donors to take action and make a gift? Create a crystal clear fundraising offer. 

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Did you know 80% of new donors don’t give a second gift? 

Why? Because they either didn’t get a response to their gift. Or they don’t feel like the organization cares about them as a person. 

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You don’t want to hear this but… year-end will be here before we know it. Are you ready? Of course not! It’s barely September. 

Want to avoid the year-end tornado (aka your brain feeling like scram…

“So…what do you do?” The dreaded question. How do you keep people interested when you talk about your nonprofit —and list off the dozens of programs  you offer. 

(Hint: you don’t).

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It’s not about taking more vacation. It’s about creating more whitespace to get stuff done. (And sneaking in a little rest too). 

Find out how I planned my mental health breaks and what you can do …

How much time are you spending on content creation? Yes, social media matters. But…how important is it? 

In this episode, we’ll talk about why social media is a distraction and how to steward your …

What can you do TODAY to make sure you have a great year-end? 

I know it’s summer, and I know things like appeals, campaigns, and Giving Tuesday all seem like a year away. But the work you do now w…

Not sure what coaching looks like? Here’s your chance to get a little behind the scenes look! 

I’m so excited to announce that I’ll be hosting an open house tomorrow, Tuesday, June 28th at 12pm CT …

What’s a Small Shop nonprofit? Who is the Productive Executive Director meant for? Tune into this episode to find out what the PED is all about and whether it’s the right community for you. 

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