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Becoming a Person of Influence
As a leader, you want and need to have influence - but how do you begin? It's really all about others and how you treat them, and not so much about you! In this episode of the NP Local podcast hosted by Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, listen to a short episode based on...
Taking Care of Your Team
In this episode of the NP Local podcast Jason Cass and Scott Niermann discuss how a leader takes care of their team. Whether you supervise nonprofit, for-profit, or volunteer staff, check out this brief discussion for some ideas about leading your team well.Episode...
New Tips About Nonprofit Insurance
In this episode of the NP Local podcast, Join Jason Cass and Scott Niermann as they discuss the most important forms of nonprofit insurance, and the latest tips and tricks to be sure your agent gets you the best coverage. You don't want to miss this episode if you are...
Planned Giving: An Overview
Join NP Local co-host Scott Niermann and special guest Paul Bowman, President of The Holston Foundation (Alcoa, TN), a 25-year veteran of fundraising, as they discuss planned giving vehicles and some tips about starting, enhancing, or growing your donor gift planning...
Special Events: Purpose and Lessons Learned
In this episode of the NP Local podcast Join co-host Scott Niermann and special guest Amanda Squibb, Executive Director of Friends of the Children - Klamath Basin (Klamath Falls, OR) as they discuss lessons learned through the years of organizing special events, and...
Corporate-Nonprofit Partnerships: Why and How?
Why should a nonprofit organization partner or collaborate with a corporation? How do you find the right business partnership and open the door to great opportunities? In this episode of the NP Local podcast, join host Scott Niermann and special guest Cheryle N....
The Missing Middle – Part III
In this episode of NP Local podcast, concluding the series on "the missing middle," a few examples are discussed from organizations who addressed the problem of retaining mid-range donors. Important strategies are discussed including knowing your middle donor data,...
The Missing Middle – Part II
In this episode of the NP Local podcast, Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, continue discussing the "missing middle"—an issue for almost all nonprofits. This 2008 research informs nonprofit managers on the issue and proposes several concepts and strategies to address this...
The Missing Middle Part I – A Problem for All Nonprofits and How To Fix It
In this episode of the NP Local podcast, Jason Cass and Scott Niermann, discuss the "missing middle" which is an issue for almost all nonprofits, in that 40-60% of annual/event donors are not retained a second year after their first gift. This 2008 research informs...
The Donor Bill of Rights – What Is It and How Does It Apply to Me?
In this episode of the NP Local podcast, Jason Cass and Scott Niermann talk about the Donor Bill of Rights, which was created in 1993 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Council for Advancement...