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Now, before the time comes to start playing your favorite holiday music, what are you doing for year’s end when it comes to fundraising? The end of the year is an incredibly important time for fundraising, as many people prefer to make year-end, tax-deductible gifts. Do you have a plan? Are you executing your plan?...
It’s a difficult but necessary part of conducting business at a nonprofit: it’s the audit! Just as soon as I’ve said the word, you’re starting to get nervous, but in this episode, we’re going to take the nerves out of it and get you prepared for an audit. If you’re prepared, you should be ok....
You’ve cultivated a great list of donors, you’ve launched an annual appeal, and the gifts are starting to come in. So far, so good. But what information are you capturing about your donors so that you can better target them for the next campaign? Are you doing the right things to move your donors along...
We’ve talked in past episodes about the fiduciary responsibility of your Board, where they protect your assets which helps further the mission. A good option to consider is the possibility of investing some of your assets in order to make the money grow. It sounds like a good idea, but where do you start? Is...
DEI, or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a subject that often comes up but is not fully addressed. We can all agree that there is no room for racism or exclusion in our world today, but could we be doing more? What is DEI? Why is it important? How does it affect my nonprofit? Those...
When you’re working at a nonprofit, funding sources can come to you from all directions. On one end of the spectrum you have individual donors, but on the other end, there are the foundations that can make a big difference in your fundraising goals. But how do you get to the foundations and how do...
Having a strong board in place is imperative to the success of any nonprofit. The balance of leadership, community relations, and even their public persona can help motivate people to support your nonprofit with their time, talent, and treasures. But how do you recruit board members, how do you train them, and if there is...
Cultivating a donor prospect is more than just a few lunches and phone calls. It’s knowing when to move and what steps to take. It’s more like a dance. On this episode of IMPACTability: The Nonprofit Leaders’ Podcast, we get some helpful insight on the moves to make and the steps to take with fundraising...
It’s one of the most difficult facets of a nonprofit to manage, especially in the COVID age, but it can also be a huge help to your mission. It’s the volunteer. In this episode, we talk about volunteers: how to attract them, how to retain them, and how to keep them volunteering year after year....
If you’re hoping to secure major gifts or if you’ve got a major gift campaign on the horizon, don’t do anything without a well-written case statement. In this episode, Dr. Lou Traina examines the case statement, from the research to the writing to the graphic representation. Plus, Dr. Traina gives you the one thing that...
About the Podcast
IMPACTability: The Nonprofit Leaders’ Podcast is a dynamic and insightful series dedicated to helping nonprofit professionals navigate the challenges of leadership, fundraising, and organizational growth.
Season 1 was hosted by Joe Turner, followed by Josh Hirsch, MS, in Season 2. Now in Season 3, Sheryl Soukup, President of Soukup Strategic Solutions, takes the helm, bringing her extensive nonprofit experience and deep industry insights to each episode.
Sheryl engages with experts from across the sector to provide valuable perspectives and practical solutions for nonprofit professionals. From leadership and strategic planning to fundraising, operations, and more, IMPACTability delivers knowledge and inspiration to help nonprofits grow and make a lasting impact. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, discover fresh ideas, or tackle challenges with confidence, this podcast is your trusted resource for nonprofit excellence.
Your Host
Sheryl Soukup, CFRE, has a diverse background spanning nonprofit leadership, business, and corporate sectors. After serving as an executive director and CEO for nonprofits in Southwest Florida for several years, she founded Soukup Strategic Solutions to help organizations grow and maximize their impact. With a degree in microbiology and a strong foundation in data analysis, Sheryl brings a strategic, results-driven approach to nonprofit management. She has been recognized with multiple awards, including Gulfshore Business’s Women in Business Award, for her contributions to the sector. Passionate about empowering nonprofits, she continues to help organizations build stronger, more effective strategies for success.
