Is it worth the work to build an online audience for your non-profit organization? Trent Stamp shares what funders look for on non-profit websites and reveals what worked for him in building an audience for Charity Navigator. The guest this week is Kamy Akhavan, CEO of ProCon.org, who shares his organization's journey …
How We Run Podcast
Tips and tales of non-profit success in fundraising, board development, and doing good. Each episode features an interview with a non-profit about the tactics they use to raise funds and have impact. Hosted by Julie Lacouture (non-profit consultant and founder of Good Ways Inc) and Trent Stamp (founder of Charity Navigator and CEO of the Eisner Foundation).
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Engaging Your Board
Engaging Your Board
In this episode of the How We Run podcast, Trent and Julie talk about the board of directors. Trent shares what he looks for in a board and what makes a rewarding board experience. Our guest this week is Nikky Canter Schulman, chief of staff of City Year LA, a non-profit organization that supports students in high-need …
Starting a new non-profit
Starting a new non-profit
In this episode of the How We Run podcast, Trent and Julie talk about starting a new non-profit. We take a look at why funders often advise against starting new organizations. Our guest this week is Sonya Passi, founder of Free From, a non-profit dedicated to building the financial capacity of people fleeing domestic …
Growing a non-profit
Growing a non-profit
In this episode, Trent and Julie talk about the issues in growing non-profit organizations. What happens when your vision exceeds the available funding? Our guest is Diane Brigham, the Executive Director of Ryman Arts, who has led the organization through growth and more. She talks about the creative tension between …
Grant Writing and Management
Grant Writing and Management
We discuss how to manage a grant writing program from building relationships with foundations to managing the reporting process. And Trent shares some of the mistakes non-profits make when applying for funds. Our guest this week is Melissa Khamvongsa, Senior Director of Institutional Giving at PATH (People Assisting the …
Non-event fundraising events
Non-event fundraising events
In this episode of the How We Run podcast, Trent and Julie talk about how many fundraising events they've been to and what makes them special to donors. Robert Egger of DC Central Kitchen and The LA Kitchen shares how his organization's fundraising event Shared Plates lets people stay home and raise money for the LA …
Replicating a program, ensuring results
Replicating a program, ensuring results
In this episode of the How We Run podcast, we talk to Trent Stamp, CEO of the Eisner Foundation, about his career in the non-profit sector and why he started Charity Navigator. We also talk about his work at the Eisner Foundation and their investments in inter-generational programs. We try to get him to answer the question …
Podcast Launching October 2018
Podcast Launching October 2018
We are very excited to launch a podcast dedicated to documenting tips, tactics, and tools used by today's non-profit leaders. From fundraising to managing a board to events that build relationships, we're hoping to create a how to guide to getting things done and doing good. …