Sprout Nonprofit | the podcast for small shop nonprofits

Tomorrow is a BIG DAY! I’m popping into your podcast feed on a Monday with two big announcements. Hint: if you’re an ED who doesn’t have enough time in your day, this is for you. 

Join the Producti…

There’s a reason EDs are exhausted all of the time (and no, it’s not because you need more hours in the day!). 

Say it with me: thinking is work. 

Anticipating is work. 

Planning is WORK. 

In thi…

Has it been a whole 5 months since the last time you asked for a gift from your donors? What’s holding you back from reaching out to your donors.

If you are feeling a little nervous about asking ag…

Love to DIY? You’re not alone. But what’s the financial impact of doing everything yourself? Listen to this episode to find out. We’ll also cover how to prioritize and figure out who your next hire s…

When it comes to building your team, there’s a lot you have to come to terms with— imposter syndrome, anxiety, and…probably hardest of all… v…

Should you hire a contractor, consultant, or part-time employee? What’s the difference between a freelancer and a part-time employee?

As a Small Shop nonprofit, hiring a full-time employee might no…

Does something in your social media strategy feel off? Feeling like you’re putting in all this effort and never seeing any traction? 

Let’s talk about how you can realign your social media strategy…

“Do I need an annual report?”

Today, we’re going to talk about everything you need to know about annual reports—whether they’re required or not, and how to make them less of a snooze fest for your …

Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to be perfect? Is there something wrong with how we’re approaching consistency in our nonprofits? 

Listen to this episode to find out how to reframe your…

This is a special episode brought to you by Steven Brice, the Executive Director of Yoga4Philly. 

For this episode, you’ll want to find a comfy place where you can be still, breathe and take in the…

Have you ever chosen a word to guide your year? I’m hoping by sharing mine, you’ll feel inspired to do the same as we close out 2021 and start a new year. 

Listen to this episode for my year in rev…

Oh, December. The month we all have a love-hate relationship with. There’s a LOT of pressure on EDs this time of year. That’s why today we’re going to walk through stress management techniques (that …

Did you know there’s SCIENCE behind why thank you letters work? Love ‘em or hate ‘em, thank you letters are a crucial part of your donor stewardship. Press play to learn how to show your thank you le…

What do you do when a new donation comes in? How quickly do new donors hear from you? 

Find out how to create a new donor welcome series to take the weight off your shoulders and set your new donor r…

It’s been one year since I launched the Productive Executive Director and in that time the membership has evolved into exactly what I’d hoped for.

One space where you can build the basic foundation…

With all the chaos of your end of year campaign, I want to make things as easy as possible for you. Today’s episode is dedicated to managing the chaos and how to possibly get ahead of the game when i…

Did you know 77% of first-time donors will NOT give to your organization next year? That means only 33% will stick around. 

Tune in to find out how to improve your donor retention and build a susta…

The last quarter of the year is coming in fast and furious. Do you have the systems and strategies in place to keep you from losing your mind and being totally burned out come January?

Today’s epis…

You say “every dollar counts” but do you mean it? Do you treat your small gift donors with the same care as your major donors? 

If you’re not focused on serving those $5 donors, you’re missing out …