AMC NPO Solutions are proud to present the Strategic Nonprofit podcast – a resource on every vital nonprofit topic easily explained to help you grow your organization.
Join us for our monthly episodes hosted by Tom Abbott and Trista McIver alongside relevant industry experts and hear success stories from Executive Directors, Chief Staff Officers and Board Members from Organizations across North America.
Episode topics vary from board governance, strategic planning, recruitment, membership/ staff retention, fundraising, advocacy issues, conflict of interest guidelines,board-staff relations, how to take effective minutes, run productive meetings, board appraisals, staff appraisals and even software recommendations. So regardless of your needs, you’ll easily find what you need.
The Complementary Model of Board Governance is an effective and rewarding governance approach. But only if you know how it works! In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with the CEO of AMC NPO Solutions, Tom Abbott. Listen in as they explain 10 key principles of the complementary board governance model for …
Like any company, your organizations’ success depends on finding qualified, dedicated staff and keeping them happy. Yet, most NPOs start small. Subsequently, they don’t have the luxury of an HR team or senior leadership to guide them along the way. That’s why many NPO CEOs end up doing everything by themselves. In this episode of …
If you’re starting out with board governance, join us for this Strategic Nonprofit Podcast episode as host Trista McIver and the CEO of AMC NPO Solutions, Tom Abbott discuss the foundations of nonprofit governance as well as explore the basics of managing your NPO. Also read: A Guide To Nonprofit Board Roles And Responsibilities Beyond …
All nonprofits have concrete reasons for existing, but many still struggle to communicate their unique reason for being to the audiences they serve and the people outside of them. In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with Claire Crum to discuss the importance of a mission statement and how it relates to a …
Is your organization looking for new ways to engage and re-engage donors at hybrid and virtual fundraising events? In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with Rebecca Alfred, Charity Relationships Lead of Trellis Social Enterprise Inc to discuss what’s working for hybrid and virtual fundraising events. Including several creative components …
If 1 not-for-profit organization can influence change, imagine what 10 could do if they all came together to work towards a common goal. In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with Dr. Michelle Shumate to discuss the intricacies of not-for-profit networks and why designing and leading an effective NPO network will ultimately help your …
In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with Asha Ntim, founder of The Chrysalis Program and author of D.A.R.K. Brown Girl Collection, to discuss how the covid-19 pandemic helped to pivot the success of her nonprofit organization. Also read: The Impact Of Covid On Nonprofits 5 Ways Nonprofits Can Move …
Is social good baked straight into your nonprofit, but you have no idea where to start communicating this to funders, supporters and those not in the know? In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit Podcast, host Trista sits down with Ashlee Sang, Brand Messaging Strategist and Consultant at Ashlee Sang Consulting LLC. Join them as …
Developing strong relationships with donors is the lifeblood of any nonprofit organization – not only do they champion your cause – they sustain it. Many organizations are left wondering what happens after you submit your grant proposal, but the real success starts before this. Making your donors feel good about their role in helping you …
In this episode of the Strategic Nonprofit podcast, Trista McIver sits down with Amy Small, EVP of Creative & Brand at Media Cause, a full-service digital agency that works only with nonprofits. Join them as they discuss everything about nonprofit branding, particularly why you should be using branding to tell your organization’s story and the …