IMPACTability Podcast - Soukup Strategic Solutions

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From Fundraiser to Leader: An Executive Director’s Journey

Follow the inspiring journey from frontline fundraising to executive leadership, highlighting the power of collaboration, cultural competency, and innovation. Discover how one leader navigated challenges, forged meaningful connections, and leveraged community partnerships to create lasting impact.

Digital Marketing for Nonprofits: Key KPIs and First-Party Data

Digital marketing expert Jay Key shares strategies for nonprofits to thrive in today’s digital landscape, emphasizing measurable KPIs, effective budgeting, and the power of platforms like LinkedIn for targeted outreach. He also highlights the importance of first-party data, learning from past campaigns, and adapting to digital trends for sustained success.

Strategic Philanthropy: Building Nonprofit Success Through Passion and Purpose

Discover how passion and purpose drive nonprofit success in this insightful episode with Scott Fischer, a seasoned entrepreneur in the power sports industry. Scott shares his journey from motorcycle enthusiast to philanthropist, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, capacity building, and integrating philanthropy into business strategies to amplify community impact.

Legacy Building: Launching Your Planned Giving

This episode explores key steps for starting a planned giving program, focusing on legacy planning through gifts and wills. Learn how to start small, engage donors, and identify potential planned giving prospects. Whether you're new or looking to improve, gain practical tips to secure your nonprofit’s financial future with actionable insights.

Recurring Giving Insights: Data-Backed Strategies for Nonprofits

Explore the latest recurring giving report, covering 2018-2022 trends in donations across nonprofits of all sizes. Discover insights on donor engagement, relationship-building strategies, and the benefits of tailored donation amounts. This episode offers actionable advice for nonprofits to improve their recurring giving programs and sustain donor support.

Creative Horizons: Pioneering New Paths in AI Fundraising

Discover how generative AI can create personalized donor journeys, analyze data for enhanced fundraising strategies, and automate tasks to save time. Learn about the ethical considerations of using AI in creating images and storytelling for sensitive topics, and understand the importance of having an AI usage policy and maintaining transparency with donors. This episode is...

Collaborative Impact: How Nonprofits Thrive Together

Collaboration in the nonprofit sector is essential for maximizing impact. By reducing competition and partnering with local businesses and other nonprofits, organizations can drive their missions forward. Networking, seeking feedback, and staying open-minded are crucial for discovering collaborative opportunities. Nonprofits are encouraged to engage with chambers of commerce, attend conferences, and connect with other organizations...

From Mailbox to Milestone: Nurturing Major Gifts Through Direct Mail

David Targonski, a nonprofit development expert, highlights the enduring effectiveness of direct mail in fundraising, offering tips on making it stand out through storytelling, personalization, and unique envelope choices, while emphasizing its role in identifying major gift prospects and building donor relationships.

In Pursuit of Greatness: Guiding the Next Generation of Leaders

Summary Amy Brand, CEO of Philanthropy Tank, discusses the organization’s mission to empower the next generation of leaders in the nonprofit sector. Philanthropy Tank works with high school students to develop and launch their own social impact programs. The students go through a rigorous application process and receive funding and mentorship to bring their ideas...

Voices of Tomorrow: Empowering Younger Generations through Grassroots Advocacy

In this episode of IMPACTability, host Josh Hirsch interviews Molly Goodman, the Executive Director of the Midas Collaborative. They discuss the importance of grassroots advocacy and empowering younger generations to have a voice. Molly shares her experience in the nonprofit sector and how she got involved in advocacy work. They also discuss the role of...

About the Podcast

IMPACTability: The Nonprofit Leaders’ Podcast is a dynamic and insightful series hosted by Josh Hirsch, M.S., Senior Strategist for Soukup Strategic Solutions, and created by Sheryl Soukup, President of Soukup Strategic Solutions. Each episode looks at the multifaceted world of nonprofit organizations, offering expert advice on issues ranging from fundraising and management to Board development and marketing. Josh, with his extensive background in the nonprofit sector, engages with a variety of experts to provide valuable perspectives and practical solutions to the challenges faced by nonprofit leaders.

Listeners will find each episode rich with knowledge and inspiration. The podcast covers a wide array of topics, ensuring relevance for a diverse nonprofit audience. Whether it’s discussing innovative fundraising strategies, exploring effective Board governance, or the nuances of nonprofit marketing, “IMPACTability” serves as an essential resource for leaders looking to enhance their organization’s impact. This podcast is an excellent tool for anyone in the nonprofit sector seeking to grow professionally and make a more significant impact in their community.

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About the Host

Josh Hirsh, M.S.

Josh Hirsch, M.S., is the Senior Strategist for Soukup Strategic Solutions and on faculty for The Fund Raising School at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. He has worked in the nonprofit sector since 2006, most recently as Social Content Marketing for Susan G. Komen. He has an extensive background in social media, digital communications, and marketing along with experience in grant research and writing, individual giving, special event planning, stewardship, and cultivation of donors.

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