Kathy Bremer of Boardwalk Consulting and Dave Paule of Our Fundraising Search visit the SnapCast to discuss career reinventions and job search strategies. We focus on Kathy's new book "Headhunter Confidential" Key Takeaways

• Job seekers should focus on targeted, strategic networking rather than mass applying online
• Successful candidates demonstrate cultural fit and provide specific examples of past achievements
• Career transitions require understanding your strengths/motivations and translating skills to new contexts
• Nonprofits offer meaningful work but may pay less; candidates should align values and demonstrate transferable skills

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Jeff Schreifels of Veritus Group discusses trends and strategies for mid-level and major gift fundraising. Key Takeaways:

• Mid-level giving (typically $1,000-$9,999) is a growing focus, bridging small donors to major gifts
• Nonprofits should diversify revenue streams, especially those reliant on government/corporate funding
• AI can boost efficiency in fundraising, freeing up time for relationship-building
• Restructuring development teams for better alignment with donor needs is crucial

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This episode of the Snap Cast podcast features an interview with freelance journalist Adrianne Murchison. Murchison discusses her transition to freelance work after being laid off from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the challenges and opportunities of working as a freelance writer covering local and community issues. The conversation explores how national political themes and policy changes under the Trump administration have impacted local nonprofit organizations and the communities they serve. Murchison shares insights on the need for greater public and political engagement to address these issues, and the importance of cultivating hope, compassion, and authentic connections during challenging times.

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Host Mickey Desai speaks with Beverly Means, founder of Transitions Pet Care, and Jennifer McCormick, a dedicated volunteer with the organization.

About Transitions Pet Care:

• A 100% volunteer-run nonprofit organization that helps pet owners facing health challenges keep their beloved animals
• Services include free dog walking, litter box maintenance, veterinary care cost coverage, and temporary foster care for pets while owners are hospitalized
• Founded in 2020 by Beverly Means after she contemplated who would care for her own pets during a health crisis

Key Insights:

• The organization focuses on addressing a critical need: preventing pet surrenders due to temporary human health challenges
• Beverly balances running the nonprofit with her full-time job as an auto underwriter by intentionally keeping the organization small and manageable
• Jennifer joined as a volunteer after seeing firsthand through her shelter work how many animals are surrendered due to owners' health issues

Volunteer Management Highlights:

• The organization maintains clear boundaries for volunteers while providing support when needed
• Beverly's background as a social worker in healthcare helps her guide volunteers through challenging situations
• Zero tolerance for no-shows, as reliability is essential to the organization's mission

Connect with Transitions Pet Care:

• Email: TransitionsPetCare@gmail.com
• Website: www.transitionspetcare.org
• Instagram: @TransitionsPetCare

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Pat Libby returns to the SnapCast, bringing with her Travis Kemnitz, Executive Director of the San Diego Bird Alliance. Together, we talk about the work they did together, presenting a case study of their methods and results. Among the topics we discuss:

1. Strategic Planning - What did the process look like? - What did you learn along the way? - How did the board respond to what you were learning? Were they resistant to change? - What’s happened since the plan was inked?

2. Everyone Needs A Jewish Mother - Lessons Learned as a New Executive Director

• How did you two meet? And how did you reconnect?
• What are some key lessons you have learned since becoming an ED?
• Tips for a new ED or setting a new path for an organization.

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Maria Perez is the Cause Marketing Consultant. She specializes in helping organizations grow their sponsor-partner initiatives. Among the questions we tackle:

• Why cause sponsorship is such an important revenue generation element for NPO's to pursue.
• Why do NPO's confuse patronage, corporate partnering and sponsorship?
• What are the nuances and why are they important?
• Why do brands and companies sponsor?

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Pat Taggart is the Founder and Chief Creative of SkyBlue Creative, helping many nonprofits effectively use video as part of their communications portfolio. He visits the SnapCast to talk about the right way to create and use video. Among the things we cover:

• The biggest hurdle to promoting a non-profit on video is often the reluctance of leadership to put themselves on camera
• Tell vs. Compel
• What can you film yourself vs. getting help from a pro
• How/where to share
• Video FAQs for non-profits

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Colleen Cook of High Tide returns to the SnapCast to talk about AI. Our conversation covers a wide breadth of knowledge regarding AI, its use and utility to the Nonprofit Sector. Among the things we discuss:

• Why nonprofits may be fearful of AI
• How my team is using AI
• Considerations to make when selecting and using AI
• Potential of AI for nonprofit capacity building
• Generative AI
• Predictive AI
• Natural Language Query
• Use cases of AI in an organization
• How we're thinking about deep AI integration for the nonprofit sector in HighTide

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