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Grassroots Fundraising Through Faith-based Organizations

This episode centers on a perfect storm that caused a nonprofit to form and address a long-standing problem in the community it serves. Our guest, Dr. Arol Buntzman, was at the center of it all and will share some of the lessons he’s learned about grassroots fundraising through faith-based organizations. Discover the do’s and don’t...

Let’s Get Some Publicity!

You’ve got a nonprofit organization with a fantastic mission, and you’re doing all the right things, but how do you get the word out? In this episode, we start with the basics: how to get in touch with the media. Our guest, Kimberly Lohman-Clapp, is the founder and CEO of Golden Hour Communications and has...

The Technology of Fundraising

How are you with the technology of fundraising? Whether you know all the in’s and out’s of fundraising tech, or could stand to learn what is new on the tech front, this is the episode for you. Technology is your friend and to help explain is our guest, Abby Jarvis. Abby is the nonprofit education...

How to Create, Maintain, and Improve Your Board

Your Board members are the guardians who guide your nonprofit through sound governance. How do you identify and recruit the best Board member candidates possible for your organization? Once you find them, how do you keep them? How do you train them? What skill sets will you be looking for in a prospective Board member?...

Protecting Your Tax Exempt Status

In this episode, we look at some pitfalls you should be aware of when it comes to a nonprofit organization’s tax-exempt status. Maybe there’s something that you’re doing right now which could possibly put you in jeopardy. Since we don’t want that to happen, we’ve brought in an expert to discuss your tax-exempt status, how...

Major Gifts: the Difference Maker

With the new year around the corner, have you set up a solid game plan for raising major gifts? They can represent the majority of your fundraising and take your nonprofit to the next level, so if you are not working with individual donors to raise major gifts, the time to start is now–and this...

Be the Best Executive Director Ever!

Communicate, lead, recruit, fundraise, possess vision…these are the key ingredients in the workday of the Executive Director. In this episode, we look at ways current Executive Directors can become better in the new year, and, for those thinking about moving into the hot seat, what should you be doing to get there? Our expert guest...

World Class Stewardship

It’s all about saying thank you. In the world of fundraising, how you say thank you is almost as important as the thank you itself. You might think that you thank your donors for every gift and that there isn’t an issue, but how do you thank your donors, to what level, and is there...

The Amazing Impact of Emotional Intelligence

Teamwork makes the dream work. There’s no “I” in “team,” let’s work together. You’ve heard all of the “go team” sayings before, but what about the meaning behind them? After all, teamwork DOES make the dream work, but that’s only if the entire team is on the same page. Once everyone is working together for...

More Planned Gifts for Next Year

When it comes to fundraising, there’s the small first-time gift that hopefully moves to a recurring gift, and then hopefully—someday–it could develop into a planned gift. It definitely takes some work to understand planned gifts enough that you can confidently encourage donors to make them. In this episode, we focus on new strategies for going...

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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