Send us a text We unpack the critical business side of nonprofits with Karria Lawrence, founder of Pretty Girls Pray and Archetype & Co, exploring how strategic planning and organizational structure enable mission fulfillment. Here are some key takeaways: • Strategic planning serves as the foundation for nonprofit success by creating clarity, preventing mission drift, and identifying what moves the needle • Properly documenting processes allows leaders to step out of daily operations and...

Send us a text Join host Spring Richardson Perry and Althea Lewis as they discuss the ethics of grant writing and the controversial practice of contingency-based compensation. Here are some key takeaways • Grant writers should never be paid on a contingency basis or only if a grant is awarded • Ethical concerns center around integrity, trust, and being good stewards of funder money • Pay-on-success models incentivize chasing large grants rather than focusing on organizational mission •...

Send us a text Wellness expert Serena Sabala shares powerful strategies for preventing burnout in the nonprofit sector, explaining why self-care isn't optional but mandatory for effective leadership and service. Here are some key takeaways: • Self-care is not optional but mandatory - you cannot give from an empty cup • Health is easier to maintain than regain once lost, as illustrated by Serena's father's mental health breakdown • Creating a wellness culture requires zero budget - start with...

Send us a text Financial storytelling might be the missing piece in your nonprofit's fundraising strategy. Join host Spring Richardson Perry as she and guest Neil Shah explore how financial story telling can help organizations make strategic decisions aligned with their mission. Neil brings two decades of nonprofit financial expertise to the discussion. Here are some of the key takeaways for this episode: • Difference between bookkeepers and CFOs • How to analyze financial data to unco...

Send us a text The relationship between nonprofit boards and executive directors can make or break an organization's effectiveness. In this illuminating conversation, governance consultant Nicole Gagliardi unpacks the often challenging dynamics that arise when boards and EDs try to navigate their roles and responsibilities. Here are some key takeaways: • Boards hold ultimate accountability and delegate day-to-day management to executive directors • Executive directors navigate relations...

Send us a text Finding and keeping exceptional nonprofit talent requires both competitive compensation and a winning organizational mindset that values staff wellbeing as much as client outcomes. Dan Leal joins Spring Richardson Perry to share wisdom from his 20+ years of nonprofit leadership experience. • Nonprofit compensation packages must include competitive salaries, quality health benefits (including mental health), and retirement planning • Boards should shift from a scarcity mindset ...

Send us a text When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, relationships truly make the world go round. In this candid conversation with Dan Leal, CEO of Seedling Foundation, we dive deep into the art of balancing immediate funding needs with long-term donor cultivation in today's fast-paced, often disconnected world. Dan shares how the pandemic revealed weaknesses in many organizations' donor relationships and digital fundraising capabilities. His practical wisdom on making meaningful connectio...

Send us a text Understanding the realities of nonprofits is crucial for current and future leaders in the sector. In this episode, Spring Richardson Perry and Shawntinique Shepherd discuss key distinctions between non-profit and for-profit organizations. They tackle misconceptions about ownership and emphasize the importance of compliance and financial transparency. Key Takeaways: • Differences between nonprofits and for-profits in governance and purpose • Misbelief about ...

Send us a text This episode discusses the pervasive issue of burnout, especially in the nonprofit sector, focusing on its symptoms, impact, and practical strategies for recovery. Spring Richardson Perry and guest Shandelynn Hilliard, licensed professional counselor, share personal experiences and insights on recognizing burnout in oneself and others, emphasizing the importance of self-care and community support.

Send us a text In this episode, Michelle Cummings, CEO of Hedge Security Solutions and former military personnel, emphasizes the critical importance of situational awareness. Drawing from her personal experiences with near-miss mass shootings, Michelle illustrates how everyday distractions can pose significant risks. We explore real-life scenarios, from an avoided incident at a private school to the Oxford High School shooting, underscoring the lifesaving benefits of vigilance. The discussion...