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The Nonprofit Show

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The Nonprofit Show is the nation’s daily broadcast for the business side of nonprofits — bringing you practical insights, expert interviews, and real-world strategies to help your organization run smarter, lead stronger, and fund better.

Each weekday, our co-hosts and guests break down the most current topics in fundraising, board governance, leadership, staffing, technology, communications, and financial strategy — giving nonprofit professionals the tools they need to build sustainable, high-performing organizations.

With more than 1,400 episodes and growing, our on-demand library is a trusted resource for executive directors, team members, fundraisers, board members, and sector leaders who are ready to move beyond inspiration and into implementation.

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  • Shutdown Over, Now What? How Nonprofits Recover!
    Nov 13 2025

    Federal shutdown over! Systems rebooting! Nonprofits on the clock! In this urgent episode, we bring back Derick Dreher, Department Leader, Government Funding at Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC)—just hours after the government reopens from the longest shutdown in U.S. history.

    Derick starts with what happened in Washington: failed Senate votes, a last-minute continuing resolution, and a deal that funds government operations into January while restoring budgets for agencies like USDA and programs such as SNAP. But this is not just a civics lesson; it’s a compliance wake-up call for every nonprofit with federal awards.

    Even though agencies were closed and portals were offline, he reminds viewers that obligations never went away. As Derick puts it, “It’s a challenge, but you still have to do it.” Reports due during the shutdown are still due. If a federal portal was off, organizations should have emailed, mailed certified copies, and documented every step. That paper trail may be the difference between a simple explanation and a “you’re in breach” notice now that systems are back up.

    Derick explains that rules are shifting at the same time pressure is rising. An August executive order on federal grantmaking is reshaping Uniform Guidance and, in some cases, contradicting existing regulations. Nonprofits cannot simply move programs from October to November or rework budgets on their own. Any change—timelines, program design, vendors—requires permission.

    The human side of this story is just as urgent. Federal employees returning from 43 days of furlough are staring at thousands of unread messages, while agencies are already dealing with staffing shortages. Automated payments and notices may resume quickly, but nuanced approvals, extensions, and clarifications will take time. That means nonprofits must expect delays while still operating at peak year-end demand and navigating food insecurity, SNAP disruption, and stretched donors.

    Derick calls on leaders to treat this as a mini audit moment: review every award, update budgets and reports, clarify what did and didn’t happen during the shutdown, and then proactively request extensions and changes. “Federal awards are complicated beasts that have a lot of details and a lot of moving parts, and there’s no reason to be afraid of accepting them,” he says—if leaders build strong internal controls for timesheets, receipts, and documentation.

    Above all, think of this as a reframe of the relationship with government funders: not as begging with an outstretched hand, but as a handshake partnership where authenticity, preparation, and transparency show you are leading with excellence. Get organized now, communicate wisely, and you can turn this chaotic shutdown into a proving ground for your nonprofit’s strength and mission focus.

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    31 m
  • Fundraising Fog? Messaging That Donors Actually Love
    Nov 12 2025

    Fundraising can feel like walking through mist—messages blur, instincts wobble, and urgency crowds out intention. In this energizing conversation, we welcome returning favorite Micah James (team lead and coach at Bloomerang—and a bride-to-be!) to name the haze and show practical ways through it. Micah calls today’s moment “muddy and foggy” because donors face nonstop alerts, shifting giving channels, and rising skepticism about how funds are used. Organizations feel it too: higher costs, greater need, and inboxes stuffed with appeals that all sound the same.

    So what cuts through? First, stop centering money and recenter mission. As Micah says, “We don’t want to give to budgets…we want to give to people, to mission, and to impact.” Translate dollars into outcomes. “There’s nothing wrong with saying we’re raising $3,000 because it will feed 300 families”—pair the cost with the change. Then make it personal. Tell one vivid story (Stacy, Jim, or Larry), not vague totals. Shift language so the donor becomes the hero; use “you” as often as “we.” That mental switch alone sharpens your message and steadies your strategy.

    Micah urges radical transparency to build trust. Be clear about what it takes to serve and honest when you’re not top-of-mind in the community. Share the real work and the real budget picture without panic language. Invite support in many forms—gifts, volunteer hours, or simple acts of advocacy—and keep communicating the difference each supporter makes.

    A big unlock is specificity. Use your database tools to reference the donor’s last gift and show what it accomplished. Celebrate recurring givers and ask for modest step-ups (from $10 to $15, from $47 to $60). Those small upgrades flatten chaotic cash-flow lines and reduce the pressure that pushes teams into constant alarm. Micah reminds us that the often-forgotten “middle” donors—already engaged, steady in capacity—can become the backbone of predictable revenue when you know them well and speak to what they care about.

    Bottom line: name the fog, then choose clarity. Tell one true story. Make the donor the protagonist. Map dollars to outcomes. Share the journey openly. When you do, the sun breaks through—and sustainable generosity follows.

    00:00:00 Welcome and Micah’s joyful news
    00:03:06 Defining the fundraising fog today
    00:07:14 Why budget-gap appeals miss the mark
    00:10:04 Pairing dollars with outcomes that matter
    00:11:49 Personalization and showing specific impact
    00:13:50 Radical transparency to build trust
    00:17:44 One story and donor-as-hero language
    00:20:29 Using data and merge fields smartly
    00:24:07 Middle donors and recurring upgrades
    00:26:26 Escaping crisis mode with steady revenue


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    Our national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!
    12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PT

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    30 m
  • Events, Data, Volunteers: Temp Staffing Power Plan
    Nov 10 2025

    Nonprofits can absolutely finish the year strong—especially when they treat staffing as a strategic tool, not a scramble! In this energizing convo, Katie Warnock, founder and president of Staffing Boutique, maps out practical ways organizations can add capacity right when it matters most. Katie is plainspoken and solution-oriented: for major fundraising events, she recommends planning eight to nine months out and matching roles to real workload. First of all, if you don’t have an events director, get one. If that’s not feasible, bring in a seasoned temp events director or an events manager to handle day-to-day logistics.” That approach keeps development leaders focused on relationships and revenue instead of table charts and coat checks!!

    Katie outlines flexible staffing ramps—lighter hours early, surging near event day, then tight close-out to ensure donations, acknowledgments, and data entry are flawless. She is equally direct on year-end donor support: bring in skilled database professionals familiar with your CRM to process gifts fast and accurately. Volunteers are wonderful, but gift integrity demands pros.

    Volunteer management gets a reality check. Holiday enthusiasm is great, but sustained help across the calendar—June, August, February—changes outcomes. Katie urges orgs to capture individual contacts from corporate volunteer days and cultivate them directly; today’s 22–32 year-olds become tomorrow’s major donors and often bring corporate dollars with them.

    Looking beyond December 31, Katie champions prep projects that set teams up for a calm, effective new year: digitizing archives, standardizing folders and calendars, and documenting processes. She even shares a personal productivity win: embracing AI to tame an overloaded inbox. “Embrace AI… it’s here and it’s making so many things so much easier.” Finally, she models healthy team norms—blocks of focused work, breaks for movement and sunlight, and clarity on priorities—so coverage feels near 24/7 without burning people out.

    Bottom line: think earlier, staff smarter, protect data, convert volunteers to champions, and set up systems now so January starts smooth. With the right mix of temps, consultants, and clear processes, your organization can thrive through year end and launch into the new year organized, energized, and ready to grow.

    Find us Live daily on YouTube!

    Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!

    Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_Show

    Our national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits!
    12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PT

    Send us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.com
    Visit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

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    30 m
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