In episode 123 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Josh Hirsch discuss using AI in fundraising and donor engagement. 

They explore:

• The evolution of AI, and its potential to enhance how organizations connect with donors. 

• How to train AI tools effectively, leveraging data responsibly, and using AI to enhance—rather than replace—human-driven strategy. 

• Why nonprofit leaders who embrace AI thoughtfully do not need to fear the technology

In episode 118 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with Meghan Speer about the concept of holistic communication within nonprofit organizations.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.