Top podcasts of 2023
THANK YOU FOR 20K DOWNLOADS!!!!! 😍
Last fall, I remember being so excited to find out that we had hit 10,000 downloads. After almost 3 years of recording and sharing with you, it felt like we were really onto something as a community.
This year alone, we’ve hit over 8,000 downloads. It took nearly 3 years to hit our first 10K. I’m completely blown away!!!
It means so much to me that you’re here — and finding support in the practical tools and resources I share. That’s what this is all about. No one should go through this small shop ED journey alone.
Okay, okay — now onto the roundup.
Here are our top 5 podcasts from 2023. Take a listen!
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#1 Why email is the secret weapon for nonprofits to retain donors
Need a few hot tips for retaining your donors?
A new report is in and I’m giving you all the highlights for keeping your donors engaged amidst the decreasing giving trend. I also dive into the importance of email marketing and share some important benchmarks for small shops.
Giddy up because it’s time to make the shift from a transactional approach to a more relational approach.
💌My favorite email marketing tool: ConvertKit (PS. nonprofits get 20% off!)
#2 The 4 systems every nonprofit needs
In this episode, we'll cover the 4 systems every nonprofit needs and how they work together to boost your productivity -- and, therefore, your impact.
📦 As your go-to nonprofit productivity pal, check out my Amazon store with my favorite productivity tools. https://www.amazon.com/shop/smallshopstrategies
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#3 How to create a new donor welcome series
The best way to retain new donors? With an automated welcome series. No need to let new donors slip through the cracks - keep ‘em coming back for more.
In this episode, we’ll walk through exactly how to put this essential part of the stewardship journey on autopilot.
😍 want to make donor relationships a priority? Steal my 100-day roadmap to give donors a welcoming experience.
#4 Overcoming your fundraising fears
Worried about asking too much? Hint: there’s no such thing.
If fundraising makes you queasy, this is the episode for you.
🌱 Need a roadmap for donor communications? Grab the free guide.
#5 What’s an annual report and do you need one?
Do you need an annual report?
Is there a difference between an annual report and an impact report?
In this episode, we’ll walk through everything you need to know about annual reports and how to use them to steward your supporters.
👀 Prefer to read? Check out the blog post: How to create an impactful annual report for your nonprofit
🌱 Stuck on how to format your impact report? Snag this free template