Nonprofit Mission: Impact is the podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause.
Interviews of nonprofit experts explore how to make your organization more effective and innovative for greater mission impact.
Hosted by Carol Hamilton, principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, nonprofit strategic planning and evaluation design consultant.
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Holistic communications for nonprofits with Meghan Speer
In episode 118 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with Meghan Speer about the concept of holistic communication within nonprofit organizations.

Insights for nonprofits from MacKenzie Scott's philanthropy with Michael Randel
In episode 101 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Michael Randel delve into Michael’s research on nonprofits that benefitted from Mackenzie Scott’s trust-based philanthropy initiative. They explore the transformative effects of these substantial donations on organizations and outline six key areas essential for organizational preparedness and grant readiness.

Nonprofit fundraising transparency with Pooya Pourak
In episode 93 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Pooya Pourak discuss the importance of transparent, impact-centric fundraising, the use of technology for efficiency, and the necessity of fair compensation for nonprofit employees.

Unpacking the nonprofit overhead myth with Susan Kahan
In episode 79 of Nonprofit: Mission Impact, Carol and Susan Kahan discuss the importance of donor trust and nonprofit accountability.

The nitty gritty of nonprofit fundraising with Devon Lawrence
In episode 77 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Devon Lawrence explore how systems can enhance fundraising efforts, the importance of making donors feel appreciated, and the impact of small gestures on donor retention and success.

Getting Your Nonprofit Fundraising Reps in with Cindy Wagman
In episode 73 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest Cindy Wagman discuss how social taboos around money affect nonprofit fundraising.

Get that Money Honey for your nonprofit with Rhea Wong
In episode 67 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and Rhea Wong explore the crucial role of mindset for accidental nonprofit fundraisers. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing the donor's experience in the fundraising process and discuss how relinquishing a rigid script and pitch can significantly enhance fundraising effectiveness.

Building nonprofit websites that work with David Pisarek
In episode 52 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest David Pisarek explore effective strategies for leveraging your nonprofit's website to drive growth.

Creating corporate sponsorships of value for your nonprofit with Lewis Flax
In episode 49 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest Lewis Flax discuss how to construct corporate sponsorships that effectively serve nonprofit organizations.

Social media myths with Julia Campbell
In episode 47 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest Julia Campbell discuss how to effectively incorporate social media into marketing strategies. They address common misconceptions that organizations have about social media and emphasize the importance of prioritizing owned marketing assets.

Authentic marketing for your nonprofit with Stu Swineford
In episode 45 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Stu Swineford, discuss how nonprofits can enhance their marketing effectiveness by engaging with their audience in relevant spaces, rather than expecting them to come to the organization.

Hop on the nonprofit podcast bandwagon with Travis Johnson
In episode 43 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Travis Johnson, explore the benefits of maintaining a nonprofit podcast.

Strategic Messaging for your Nonprofit with Doug Spencer
In episode 34 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest Doug Spencer explored the essence of branding, discussing the barriers to achieving a unified message that resonates with all stakeholders.

Nonprofit Content Strategy with Hilary Marsh
In episode 30 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Hilary Marsh, discuss the distinctions between content creation and curation, outlining the essential elements of a robust content strategy and the steps to develop one.

Nonprofit Fundraising Fundamentals with Sabrina Walker Hernandez
In episode 26 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Sabrina Walker Hernandez, discussed getting comfortable with fundraising, breaking down the fundraising process, and emphasized that both introverts and extroverts can excel as fundraisers.

Digital transformation and associations with Elizabeth Engel
In episode 23 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and her guest, Elizabeth Engel, discussed the significance of digital transformation for organizations, the unique aspects of digital transformation for associations, and strategies for avoiding shiny object syndrome in tech-related projects.

How to avoid key grant seeking mistakes with Michelle Nusum-Smith
In episode 22 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol and guest Michelle Nusum-Smith discussed the advantages and disadvantages of starting a nonprofit versus finding a fiscal sponsor or launching a for-profit business. They also explored key considerations for enhancing success in grant applications, identified common pitfalls in the grant application process, and suggested strategies for diversifying funding sources.

Communication Matters for nonprofit leaders
In episode 9, we’re talking to Carol Vernon. We talked about the four typical communication styles, what shows up in communications now that so many teams are working remotely, and how people can keep networking even while face to face events are cancelled.