A Podcast for the Philanthropic Community
Calculating and communicating the return on investment for a large software purchase is no easy task. This episode explores some useful marketing and selling strategies that can be applied to internal purchasing decisions.Lori Finch, Director for Nonprofit Sales and Sales Enablement | Foundant TechnologiesLori is a dynamic and creative executive, strategist, and builder with an…
Hear expert insights from Foundant’s copywriter on how to craft compelling copy. In this episode we cover the importance of considering your audience, writing for different mediums, where to find inspiration, adding personality when you are writing for an organization, and the power of stepping away. Katie Sproles, Marketing Copywriter | Foundant Technologies Throughout her…
In this episode, we dive into the numbers and data behind grants, uncovering some interesting philanthropic trends. Holly Rustick , CEO & Bestselling Author | Grant Writing & Funding Holly has been writing grants for 15+ years, immersing herself in the grant world and securing millions of dollars for nonprofits around the world! Holly is…
Learn how an abundance mindset can help reduce burnout, underinvestment, and high turnover within your nonprofit organization. Brittny Wilson and Nia Wassink | The Nonprofit Reframe Between them, Brittny and Nia have over 30 years of working in nonprofits. They’ve worked on the program side, the business side, fundraising, and even sat on Boards of…
Whether you work with a nonprofit organization, community foundation, grantmaker, or scholarship provider, the key to maximizing your impact is the same: building meaningful relationships through successful communications. Learn tangible tips and resources to help you better serve your mission by communicating in ways that are good for yourself, your team, your organization, and the…
How can you rapidly deliver value to your clients/community? In this episode, Aarron Szalacinski, Director of Engineering, describes how Foundant Technologies uses the Agile framework – and how this methodology could be valuable for the philanthropic sector. Aarron Szalacinski, Director of Engineering | Foundant Technologies Aarron is proficient in Domain Driven Design principles, Software Documentation,…
How can we plan and facilitate effective and engaging meetings? In this episode, we explore strategies for getting the most out of the time spent together with your teams. Rachel Myers, Founder | RM + Company Rachel has over 23 years of experience working on all sides of philanthropy. She served for 12 years as…
Time is our most valuable asset and we don’t want to give it away without thought. In this episode, we discuss how to use time management strategies to better organize our calendars and make sure we prioritize the work that matters most. Sammie Holzwarth | Product Manager Grants and Scholarships, Foundant Technologies In her time…
Say NO to what is not essential, so that you can say YES to the work that matters most. Prioritization is not about getting more things done, it is about getting the RIGHT things done. Learn strategies and frameworks to help you better prioritize in this episode. Andrea Stevenson | Solutions Engineer, Foundant Technologies Drea…
Working smarter, not harder means knowing how to get the most out of technology. Learn strategies for better evaluation, adoption and cohesion of your software tools. Cory Brester | Director of CRM and Information Systems, Foundant Technologies Cory supports a fast-growing team focused on maximizing the philanthropic community. As a software solution provider for grantmakers,…