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This week on the Nonprofits On A Mission Podcast, I got to chat with Logan Vaughan, Senior at the University of Vermont ...
10/15/2026

This week on the Nonprofits On A Mission Podcast, I got to chat with Logan Vaughan, Senior at the University of Vermont & one of the founders of GiftDrive. It’s a growing online in-kind giving platform that went from a group project in entrepreneurship class, to a fully functional system being used by more than 500 nonprofits.

It started with a frustrating shopping trip. Logan's family was trying to fulfill items from an Angel Tree wish list at Walmart during the holiday rush, and it was nearly impossible to find what they needed. Here's the other problem they’re solving: the nonprofit running the program had no idea who'd actually donated what. No way to say thank you and build on that relationship.

GiftDrive exists because that moment stuck with Logan and his group wanted to something about it. Now, organizations are easily tracking who gives, accepting donations in multiple ways, and they actually know their donors. College seniors finishing their senior year with a growing business that makes it easier to give back? I’m all in 🙌

🟢 The in-kind giving problem nobody's talking about
🟢 Why Amazon wish lists aren't solving this
🟢 How peer-to-peer sharing is driving donations
🟢 Getting started takes 2 minutes

Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

10/13/2026

Why does this happen when it’s time for the board to make thank you calls to donors?

Just like that, here we are with the fall season upon us. Here in New Hampshire, it’s my absolute favorite time of year....
10/09/2026

Just like that, here we are with the fall season upon us. Here in New Hampshire, it’s my absolute favorite time of year. The weather is a little bit cooler, schedules jamming, and nature is demonstrating lessons in letting go and preparing for what’s next.

Long before the colder weather approaches, we see trees shedding their leaves like it’s their job - and it is. What once held beauty and vibrant colors, now looks barren and even a little empty.

There’s a mirror here for us in how we lead. The old way might have worked up to this point, and yet we’re called to let it go and welcome a fresh perspective.

So, in this season of busyness and releasing, how do we stay centered and consistent? There’s one thing that I keep coming back to: do what you say you’re going to do.

A little bit more letting go, a little less holding on. Stay true to your word. We need you!

Join me, along with an amazing line up of speakers and leaders, at the Rural Nonprofit Leaders Summit hosted by Abbey Ha...
10/06/2026

Join me, along with an amazing line up of speakers and leaders, at the Rural Nonprofit Leaders Summit hosted by Abbey Harlow!

It's FREE and VIRTUAL, coming up on October 20 - 23. Four days for rural nonprofit leaders who wear every hat. Join for a session or two (or all!), and check out the helpful resources being shared. See you there!

This Week on Nonprofits on a Mission, I sit down with Kait Gallagher, Director of Development and Communications at Conc...
10/01/2026

This Week on Nonprofits on a Mission, I sit down with Kait Gallagher, Director of Development and Communications at Concord Coalition to End Homelessness. Here's the thing: she literally wrote the job description for her own position before applying for it. A banking career pivot led to five years of building a diversified donor base and reimagining what development looks like for a small team with a huge mission.

And here's something happening soon: Join Kait and CCH on October 15th at 5:30 PM for a fireside dinner conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Brian Goldstone. You'll hear directly from Brian about his research and the real stories behind his book, There is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America. Limited seats - reach out to Concord Coalition to End Homelessness for details.

🟢 How she went from banking to nonprofit fundraising (and never looked back)
🟢 Why mentorship from your ED actually changes everything
🟢 Making board engagement feel natural, not transactional
🟢 Year-end goals that matter (and staying on deadline)

Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

With year end appeal season fast approaching, check out these 5 steps for adding phone calls into the mix. Determining w...
09/25/2026

With year end appeal season fast approaching, check out these 5 steps for adding phone calls into the mix. Determining who on your team can help with outreach, which donors you'll call and when to block time each week is an important step for right NOW.

We are seeing success with personal phone calls made just before or around the time your appeal letter or email hits mailboxes. Donors appreciate the outreach, like being in the know about what's happening at your org, and they genuinely want to help more.

Back in my annual fund days, we would say, "smile and dial" (this actually works, stand up and smile when you make your calls!) Pick up the phone! 📞

Earlier this week, I was attending a campaign committee meeting with a dedicated team of nonprofit leaders and board mem...
09/24/2026

Earlier this week, I was attending a campaign committee meeting with a dedicated team of nonprofit leaders and board members. This group has been committed to raising $5m and they are about 60% of the way there!

During the meeting, we were assigning outreach and follow ups to the members. And while most are very willing to pick up the phone or send an email, there are always a couple people with some hesitation.

As I was preparing to share some final motivation, a board member chimed in. He said, “we should not be bashful.” This team has such pride and love for their organization and its mission, it’s a natural next step to share about it far and wide.

“Philanthropy is an obligation.” This is how he ended his unprompted pep talk. An obligation. When a team locks into this belief for themselves, a ripple effect occurs. That hesitancy starts to fade, and a calling, a duty to share and invite others, takes shape.

Are you taking your obligation to give back seriously? I don’t mean writing big checks, just your personal commitment to doing good, whatever that looks like.

Philanthropy is an obligation - it was such a good reminder in that moment, it made it all the way here in this message to you.
We are the they.
How will you help today?

This week on Nonprofits on a Mission, I sit down with John Hofmann, founder of Fusion Marketing & the Pairadox Project, ...
09/17/2026

This week on Nonprofits on a Mission, I sit down with John Hofmann, founder of Fusion Marketing & the Pairadox Project, a philanthropic program built right into his agency's business model. Providing free marketing services to small nonprofits nationwide has become a true passion.

John's career started in the nonprofit sector back when he co-founded a community garden outside Detroit’s 8 Mile (cue the Eminem music). The gardens have grown into a cherished neighborhood gathering spot, where people come together, meet neighbors, and connect across all walks of life.

We're talking about:
🟢 How the Paradox Project works - every client project triggers a free service for a small nonprofit
🟢 Why some nonprofits assumed it was a scam when they were offered free help
🟢 What it takes to build giving back into a business model instead of treating it as an afterthought
🟢 The ripple effect of one small nonprofit paying it forward to another

Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

Lately I've been noticing how often we get stuck in a worst case scenario mind loop. Our own stories leading us down an ...
09/11/2026

Lately I've been noticing how often we get stuck in a worst case scenario mind loop. Our own stories leading us down an inevitable path of doom and gloom. Or maybe something worse - inactivity.

I’ve seen this happen with leaders, nonprofit teams, with friends and even with myself. A “what if…” negative thought spirals all the way to a series of (highly unlikely) terrible events. The anxiety that comes from these thought patterns is difficult to manage, never mind lead through.

When it comes to reaching out to donors and meeting with supporters, the “what if…” thoughts can start to creep up.

What if they don’t get back to me?

What if I offend them?

What if I ask, and they say hell no? (I’ve never heard of this happening, by the way!) 😅

This got me thinking about practicing the reverse thought loop. What’s the best case scenario? I wonder how good could it be!

What if they respond right away?

What if that supporter wants to give more than you thought?

What if I ask, and they say heck yes!

People want to help. Someone is waiting for your call. Your invitation to support is exactly what someone needs to brighten their day. What if?

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