Nonprofit Diaries
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Nonprofit Diaries
Latest Episodes
“The major donor mistake that changed how we ran events…”
Get ready to trauma-bond, because we've all had this moment: your stomach drops, your eyesight gets hazy, and you have NO idea what to do.For Tremayne, it happened on show night in a brand new theatre with a group of major donors who did...
“The stand I took against leadership who tokenized me…”
It was the moment Maria became painfully aware: her identity and lived experiences were just notes on a grant application and a diversity brag on a website. Hear how she believes nonprofit professionals can take immediate action to promote equa...
"The tears that changed how I help people speak their truth..."
What happens when the best of intentions still hurts someone you care for? Frank shares how one woman reshaped his perspective on ethical storytelling... and the new framework he now uses to truly honor other's experiences.Learn about 4...
"The grant experience nightmare..." with Jacob Adams
'Twas the grant with so many strings it might as well been a puppet show. Jacob shares the laundry list of conditions he was required to meet... and how he would revamp the grant reporting process to show REAL impact, not just numbers on a page...
"The craziest question I ever got from a nonprofit executive..." with Meghan Speer
"Surely I'm having a stroke..." is what went through Meghan's mind when she got asked this question during a pitch meeting. Hear how she handled the awkward situation and what she said could help stop bad behavior like this moving forward.<...
