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732: Join Us At #25NTC & Great Value In Sustainable Giving – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Join Us At #25NTC 
The 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference is next month in Baltimore. Nonprofit Radio will be there. You still have time to join in-person or virtual. NTEN CEO, and our technology contributor, Amy Sample Ward, reveals all the learning and fun you can expect.
Great Value In Sustainable Giving 
Dave Raley is the author of the book, “The Rise of Sustainable Giving.” Our subscription economy has spawned a change in donor preferences and great growth in recurring donations. Dave shares his expertise on incentives; creating a thriving sustainer program; naming; converting donors to sustainers; what the future looks like; and more. He’s the founder of Imago Consulting. 

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731: Google Ad Grants & Your Digital Marketing – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Google Ad Grants & Your Digital Marketing  
Sean Littman has advice for leveraging Google’s generosity and pairing it with your own marketing to grow your email list; encourage giving; revive and cultivate your lists to expand sustainer giving; and, put the right systems in place. He also shares his favorite apps to help you along. Sean is the founder of Catch22 Nonprofit Digital.

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730: Politically Motivated Attacks: Who, What & How – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Politically Motivated Attacks: Who, What & How 
Attacks on our nonprofit community are happening and the environment is likely to get worse before it improves. Just last week Elon Musk called our community a Ponzi scheme. The week before, he claimed only 5-10% of our work does any good, and that the sector is a big scam and a giant graft machine. You need to know who is a potential target of the attacks; what form they take; and, how to proactively protect your nonprofit. Tim Mooney, from Alliance for Justice and Bolder Advocacy, helps you understand.

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729: Julia Campbell On Social Media – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Julia Campbell On Social Media 
The social media maven returns to share her thinking and advice on short form video; ads; working within algorithms; content moderation; and, privacy policies. Let’s talk about X; Facebook; LinkedIn; Bluesky; Instagram; YouTube; and, TikTok. Julia is a nonprofit social marketing consultant.

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728: Prudence In Our Political Environment – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Prudence In Our Political Environment 
Following from our December episode, “Is It Paranoia Or Prudence?,” Gene Takagi and Amy Sample Ward return with updates from the grass roots on DEI, USAID and other spending freezes, major media capitulation, and information on a potential reincarnation of last year’s H.R. 9495 bill. Most importantly, they share advice and resources on how to cope—and keep your nonprofit in the safest posture. Gene is our legal contributor from NEO Law Group. Amy is our technology contributor and CEO of NTEN.

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727: The 4 Mindsets – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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The 4 Mindsets 
Over his years working with nonprofits, Dan Johnson has developed four mindsets, or principles, which he encourages leaders to embrace, and spread throughout their teams. He invites us to get comfortable with: The point is impact; the sustainable impact cycle; donors are partners, and, how volunteers get paid. He shares the touching story of his friend, Christina, who was murdered, doing the work she loved. Dan is chief consultant at Next Level Nonprofits.

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726: Consider Video – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Consider Video 
There are lots of video use cases you may not have in mind. Like employee recruiting, donor stewardship, and volunteer recruiting and thanking. After you identify how video might work for your nonprofit, you need the right equipment, which doesn’t mean spending a lot. Then there’s preparation, shooting and editing. Pat Taggart makes each step very doable, so you can realize the full potential of this powerful medium. He’s founder of SkyBlue Creative.

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725: Your Grantmaker Relationships – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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Your Grantmaker Relationships 
Shoshana Grossman-Crist leads you through the pathway of relationships with institutional funders. She reveals her advice on how to build and maintain relationships before you apply for a grant; while your proposal is under review; after you’ve been funded; and, while you’re doing the work. Also, what if the foundation denies your proposal? Her company is Social Impact Compass. 

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723: “Ambiguity Is The Answer” – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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“Ambiguity Is The Answer” 
Though wildly counterintuitive, producing and embracing ambiguity can give you the upper hand when it looks like you have no hand to play. Stop thinking of ambiguity as something you must react to and avoid. Start seeing the value in cultivating it. Kyle Crawford’s book is “Ambiguity Is The Answer” and he explains its power.

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“Don’t Mess With Stress” In 2025 – Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio

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“Don’t Mess With Stress” In 2025 
Dr. Jill Baron walks us through her four cornerstones for minimizing stress and maximizing wellness in the New Year: diet, meditation, walking (or other exercise), and sleep. Plus, your mental and emotional resilience. She’s our first medical doctor guest, and her book is “Don’t Mess With Stress.”

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