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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: The Elephant in the Room
On today’s episode of a Modern Nonprofit Podcast, we welcome Kristina McKean, creator of The Elephant Project. Kristina is a lover of animals and this passion is a deep root of her why in the development of The Elephant Project. After witnessing the treatment of...

Why Nonprofits Need to Stop Obsessing Over Expenses
For some nonprofit leaders, it can be easy to spend too much time poring over each and every category of nonprofit expenses, carefully scrutinizing each dollar that's spent. It can quickly become an obsession - and not one that will help you or your organization...

Nonprofit Operating Reserves: How Much Do You Need?
No matter what corner of the nonprofit world you find yourself in, every organization has one thing in common - the need for nonprofit operating reserves. While it may sound complex, it's a vital part of the financial picture for nonprofit leaders to consider. Check...

A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Leveraging Media for A Good Cause
Welcome to the Modern Nonprofit Podcast! We are excited for our guest today, CEO and co-founder of Collidescope, Nick Lynch! Nick is an expert in digital marketing and this will be the framework for the conversation today. We’ll cover topics like leveraging...

Are You Prepared for Nonprofit Tax Deadlines?
Taxes are rarely anyone's idea of fun, but meeting nonprofit tax deadlines is critical to keeping even the most successful and impactful charities running. Unfortunately, they can often sneak up on busy nonprofit leaders, leading to a last-minute scramble to file -...

A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: Treasurer Nightmares
Summary Today Tosha and special guest Daniel discover more about a new fintech application designed to help smaller nonprofits get more organized and stay on top of the ever-changing turnover crisis. About Daniel Grunstein Daniel is the co-founder and CEO of a...

The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Accounting Careers
The nonprofit sector is full of rewarding and impactful careers because it plays a crucial role in addressing various social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges. In this mission-driven landscape, nonprofit accounting jobs hold a significant role as they serve...

Working as a Team: Forming your advisory financial committee
Running a successful nonprofit requires many diverse skill sets, from experts in your particular field to fundraising and event pros. Unfortunately, one area where many otherwise thriving nonprofits lack experience is financial and money issues. This critical...

Nonprofit Communications: Navigating Donor Conversations
Nonprofit communications can be complicated, and sometimes awkward. It's an avoidable fact of charity life that organizations are often in need of money - and donors are the primary source. But while it's relatively easy to raise funds in dire situations or...

Provide a ‘WOW’ Experience in your Nonprofit Marketing
About David Welcome everyone to A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. Today, we explored the importance of websites, nonprofit marketing, and how to bridge the gaps between departments to achieve digital success. When we think marketing, we think of getting the word out and...