What does it take to resonate? On How Stories Happen, experts, entrepreneurs, and business leaders dissect their signature stories piece by piece. We explore how they found and developed their ideas, how they might improve even still, and how they use a story to show up with greater impact and influence. Hosted by Jay Acunzo.
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An inside look at the unconventional choices of quality-obsessed creators – and the memorable things they made as a result. It's a show about trusting your intuition and your craft more than best practices and blueprints. Since 2016, Unthinkable has inspired creators to ship more personal, powerful work. In the era of AI and endless commodity content, that type of work is now urgent. Hosted by Jay Acunzo, founder of the Creator Kitchen.
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How do world-class agencies continue to grow profitably and hit their goals, even through the choppy waters and challenges of agency life? How do leaders like Tiffany Sauder, Marcus Sheridan, Jay Acunzo, Shama Hyder, David C. Baker, Nikole Rose, and Zeb Evans think? Join Agency Journey host Jakub Grajcar as he interviews agency operators and leaders to share insights, actionable tips, and hilarious stories from the builders who live in the agency trenches. Each episode focuses on crucial asp ...
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Nonprofit Nation is hosted by Julia Campbell, digital marketing and fundraising expert, nonprofit consultant, and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits and How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days. Julia helps nonprofits build movements, and in her work she teaches nonprofits how to build community, audience and raise influence on social media channels. On Nonprofit Nation, Julia sits down with nonprofit industry experts and ...
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A video and audio series to help marketing teams grow through unscripted conversations between today's most influential marketing practitioners and thought leaders.
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Each week, your host Brad Ouldhouse (nextgenbizman on Snapchat) will bring you tips and tricks from some of Snapchat's best, as well as insightful information about the app and its users. The Snapchatters Podcast is a production of Imaginbound Media.
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This is Customer Show—the podcast that explores what makes people tick, click, and buy. Every week host Katelyn Bourgoin talks to global experts in topics like buyer psychology, conversion copywriting, and advertising. Each episode will make you smarter and make you laugh. So if you want to figure out how to get (and keep) more happy customers, listen up because we’ve got the answers.
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On Destination Different, host Ryan Dunn is staying weird with it. Each week he interviews guests who are in the midst of building their career. From creators, to entrepreneurs, to adventurists, and everyone in between, this show is all about doing things differently. Mixed in you’ll find some inspiring stories, major flops, and just the right mix of naive optimism and pure stupidity that will instantly make this your favorite creative/entrepreneurship/personal growth love-child podcast. New ...
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Think of this podcast as the sports radio for demand generation. In every episode you can expect to be taken on a journey by Imagine's CEO, Doug Davidoff and Seventh Sense's Founder, Mike Donelly as they discuss, disagree, and form their opinions and ideas on specific sales, marketing, and business topics.
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Passionate people, deep conversations. Thoughts on how to deal with listening to your heart and some examples to guide us forward. The Passion People Podcast is a series of impromptu conversations about following a passion, making it manifest, and what all comes with it. Hosted by Naga Subramanya B B The Passion People Podcast is a part of Ep.Log Media Podcast Network for partnership/advertising you can contact us on bonjour@eplog.media
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Welcome to The Notorious Thought Leader! Join host Erin Balsa on her journey to find out what it really means to be a thought leader in B2B. Accompanied by industry-leading guests, this podcast will demystify thought leadership and deep dive into how marketing leaders and CEOs are using thought leadership to generate demand.
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Out-of-the-Box Nonprofit Storytelling with Carly Euler
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In this episode, we’re diving into the art and ethics of nonprofit storytelling with Carly Euler, the creative force behind MemoryFox’s 2023 Ethical Storytelling Report. With experience across multiple nonprofits—from working with youth development at the Wily Network to community fundraising at the Breast Cancer Coalition—Carly knows how storytell…
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Monthly giving is one of the fastest-growing areas of nonprofit fundraising, with organizations seeing a 52% increase in recurring donors and a 94% rise in revenue from these gifts over the past three years. On average, monthly donors give between $24 and $36 per month, and retention rates for these donors can be as high as 94% when using bank tran…
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"You have a real gift," we say to our storytelling heroes. But do they? Storytelling is a skill. Communicating with greater impact is a craft. It’s not something anyone is gifted. It’s something we all can master. Today, it’s just me, Jay. Hello! I’m trying a solo episode, sharing my favorite trick for stronger ideas and stories. Be forewarned: thi…
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Executive directors, are you tired of chasing after those $20 donations like a squirrel on espresso? Focusing all your energy on foundation grants and corporate donations because they seem easier is a bit like preferring instant noodles over a gourmet meal—it sort of does the job, but often, you are left feeling unsatisfied. Rhea Wong to the rescue…
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Designing a New Signature Talk Beat by Beat with Justin Moore (Founder of Creator Wizard, Author of Sponsor Magnet)
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It's time for a new edition of "Is This Anything?", the miniseries where friends and clients join me to work out new drafts and ideas for upcoming pieces and projects. In this episode, I help Justin Moore design his signature talk, beat by beat. Justin is the founder of Creator Wizard, which helps creators secure more and better brand deals to grow…
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This week on Nonprofit Nation, I’m excited to sit down with Erin Hogue, Senior Director of Spark Good at Walmart. Erin is leading the charge on how Walmart is bringing nonprofits, customers, and associates together to make a real impact in communities across the country. In this episode, we’ll get into the nitty-gritty of how Walmart is using data …
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Today, it's a total treat as the one and only Seth Godin takes us into how he thinks about storytelling and the intersection of strategy and story, and then we hear him dissect a signature story. Plus, Seth and I trade stories in the back half of the episode—business storytelling nerdery on full display. Seth is a world-renowned storyteller and tho…
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In this episode of Nonprofit Nation I am thrilled to welcome back the brilliant Tamsen Webster, a renowned message strategist, author, and keynote speaker, whose latest book, Say What They Can’t Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change, is launched on October 8. Tamsen brings her 25 years of experience in message design and change communication t…
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“Is this ANNything?” Ann Handley and Jay Acunzo Work Out New Drafts
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This week, we’re joined by our first-ever recurring guest. The brilliant Ann Handley (WSJ bestselling author of Everybody Writes and globally touring keynote speaker) joins us for a very special episode of “Is This Anything?”, the mini-series, where friends and collaborators join me to work out new ideas, unproven drafts, and hidden ideas to see if…
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In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, I have an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Mallory Erickson, the brilliant mind behind What The Fundraising: Embracing and Enabling the People Behind the Purpose, which launched on October 1st. As a fundraising expert and coach, Mallory opens up about the emotional journey behind writing her first book,…
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“We’re both the heroes and the villains in our own stories” | Chase Jarvis, Photographer + Entrepreneur + Author of Never Play It Safe
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Why is candor essential for a good story? How brutally honest should you actually be in sharing a story with the world? The great Chase Jarvis brings us into his story of self-discovery, with the many twists and turns his professional career has taken, as he works through how to best tell that story ahead of his next book tour. Starting in second g…
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Slowing Down to Speed Up: 3 Strategies to Unblock Your Sales with Jen Allen-Knuth
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"Don't lead with the solution. This is my number one tip for agency operators. And it's my number one tip for traditional sellers, SaaS sellers—anybody who is trying to get someone to work with them." Are your sales suffering? Are you finding it harder to get calls and close deals? Are you looking for ways to run cold outreach or follow-up after an…
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In this episode, Jay Acunzo, a leading voice in content creation and storytelling, shares invaluable insights tailored for nonprofit fundraisers and marketers. Jay discusses how to move beyond traditional, transactional fundraising tactics to create transformational experiences that resonate deeply with donors and volunteers. He offers guidance on …
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"If all knowledge is experience, all wisdom is framework" | Laura Gassner Otting, Keynote Speaker & Author
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What is a super-story? And how can you flex yours to fit different audiences, mediums, or conclusions? That’s what we dive into today with powerhouse storyteller, Laura Gassner Otting. Laura takes us into a small story about her first time decorating a Christmas tree with her husband’s family. Initially horrified by the chipped ornaments and tatter…
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How to Win and Manage Enterprise Clients with Alex Birkett
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Are you struggling to differentiate yourself in a saturated market? Are you finding it hard to win enterprise clients and manage complex relationships with them? On the other hand, perhaps you’re looking for ways to create high-quality content at scale, or demonstrate the long-term value of SEO to your stakeholders and clients? If any of those reso…
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It’s The End Of The Web As We Know It with Rafi Norberg
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The way we search the web is being transformed in huge ways, and nonprofits need to understand the changing landscape in order to reach their donors and their stakeholders online. In this episode, I sit down with Rafi Norberg to explore the latest development in search technology: Google’s AI Overviews. Rafi serves as President and Founder of Nexus…
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Working out a new TED Talk with Simone Stolzoff, Author & Journalist
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Go inside the development of a brand new TED Talk, as Jay offers notes to friend Simone Stolzoff on his v1 draft. Simone is the author of The Good Enough Job and a journalist whose writing has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and more. This is the first episode of a new bonus episode of How St…
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How to Get More Money Per Client Without Doing More Work with Raul Hernandez Ochoa
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Tired of working harder for the same (or less) money? Frustrated by clients who don't value your expertise? Or perhaps you’re dealing with: – Razor-thin profit margins; – Clients who nickel and dime you; – Difficulty scaling without burning out; – Sales processes that feel like pulling teeth? If so, this episode of Agency Journey is for you. Raul H…
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It's National Hispanic Heritage Month! In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by the inspiring Cynthia Torres, LMFT—someone who has been a true force in the social good space for over 25 years. As a Colombian-American entrepreneur and community leader, Cynthia wears two powerful hats: she’s the founder of New Dawn Counseling & Consulting, Inc.,…
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“A perfectly competent character is boring” | Nat Eliason, Author & Essayist
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Telling stories about your life feels fraught. How do you weave together a story that is deeply personal to you and others, contains the right amount of tension without being too dramatic, and feels both gripping and accessible for your audience? In the case of our guest today, Nat Eliason, his story is about the moment he went from investing hundr…
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The 10 FTE Wall: How to Scale Your Agency Past 10 Team Members
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"The value of an hour of your time as an agency owner, if you're growing, is never going backwards." In this episode of Agency Journey, Gray “The Martian” MacKenzie joins Kuba to discuss the challenges and strategies for agency owners scaling their businesses beyond 10 full-time employees (FTEs). Gray shares valuable insights on both the psychologi…
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of hosting Sean Kosofsky, also known as "The Nonprofit Fixer." With over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Sean brings a wealth of knowledge on executive coaching, leadership development, and nonprofit management. Tune in to discover practical advice on overcoming common challenges, setting fair co…
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Understanding and Acting On Generational Giving Trends with Wendy Mercurio
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What’s the secret sauce to engaging donors across different generations? In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, I’m thrilled to sit down with Wendy Mercurio the Content and Education Specialist at Qgiv and Bloomerang to dig into the juicy findings from their latest Generational Giving Report (Volume 2). You’re going to love this one because Wendy bre…
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From Agency Exit to Building Companies on the Back of an Audience with Marketing Max
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“If a handful of 20 year olds can service millions of dollars a year in revenue—your agency can, with very little stress and very little complications. And your newsletter can, too.” Marketing Max is a serial entrepreneur and growth marketer with a seven-figure agency exit under his belt. He's the man behind the Growth Daily marketing newsletter, r…
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How to Write a Book in 4 Weeks (and Why You Should) with Dana Snyder
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In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, I talk with my friend and colleague Dana Snyder, a dynamic force in the nonprofit world and the founder of Positive Equation. Dana recently embarked on a whirlwind journey to write and publish her new book, "The Monthly Giving Mastermind - A Framework to Build, Grow & Sustain Subscriptions for Good." In just fou…
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Clarity Is Kindness: How Being Direct Will Help You Grow Your Agency
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"Clarity is not the natural state of things. It is a discipline that we have to build into ourselves and into our organizations to create clarity for the team. The outcome is well worth it." In this episode of Agency Journey, Kuba talks with Gray about the importance of clarity in agency leadership and operations. Gray emphasizes that clarity is a …
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In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, I sit down with Shannon McCracken, the founding CEO of The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA), to explore her journey in the nonprofit sector and her visionary leadership at TNPA. Shannon brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles, including her impactful tenure as Chief Development Officer at Charity Navigato…
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Niching Down, Video Content Mastery, and Time Tracking for Agency Growth with Tycho Luijten
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“We have to optimize the business just like a hotel optimizes their business—because you can only sell your time once, and we're in the business of selling time." Tycho Luijten is the CEO and co-founder of Dapper, a B2B marketing agency focused on helping scale-ups set up marketing engines that deliver inbound leads. With offices in Rotterdam and L…
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It seems like the only thing anyone is talking about is AI - Artificial Intelligence - and the ways in which it is revolutionizing and changing work and impact in all industries, including the nonprofit sector. I want to get beyond the hype, and explore the implications for nonprofits, how to use AI not just to further productivity but also to crea…
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What it takes to craft a signature story | Susan Boles, CFO, Business Strategist & Podcaster
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What should you include or omit to ensure your stories carry your message, resonate with others, and deliver something that could only come from you? That’s the challenge we encounter today. In this special episode, Jay is joined by a favorite client, Susan Boles, to work through a draft of a signature story, which emerged on the back of their mont…
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Growing a 300-Person Global White Label Agency with Damian Papworth
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"I can't grow if I'm doing the same stuff that I was doing last year. So for me to grow, I need to give my leaders space to grow in so that they're doing the stuff that I was doing last year—and then I'm doing something different. That's my yardstick for a good year." Damian Papworth is the founder and managing director of Globital, a white label d…
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Donor Retention and Fundraising Trends with Barbara O’Reilly
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As the nonprofit sector faces shifting economic conditions and technological advancements, it may seem hard to keep up. In this episode, I sit down with Barbara O'Reilly, a renowned expert in donor retention and fundraising trends, to delve into the evolving landscape of nonprofit fundraising. Drawing from her extensive experience and her recent an…
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Viking Accountability: Prioritizing Work and Finding Time for Rest with Ben Catley-Richardson
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Ben Catley-Richardson is the "Accountability Viking" for agencies, helping owners of 3-5 year old agencies grow beyond their own capabilities. With a background in video game journalism and a passion for Norse mythology, Ben brings a unique perspective to agency growth and accountability. In this episode of Agency Journey, Ben shares insights on th…
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There are many underlying issues that hinder the progress of nonprofits- but they may not be what you think! In this episode, we dispel some of the most pervasive, and destructive, myths and misconceptions that often cloud the path to success for nonprofits. My guest, Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer for GivingTuesday, brings invaluable insigh…
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To tell stronger stories, understand yourself first | Ryan Hawk & Brook Cups, Coauthors of The Score That Matters
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Storytellers often face a paradox: to connect deeper externally, you have to turn deeper internally. You have to know yourself and get more honest with how you think and feel than others might be comfortable doing themselves. That often means we have to stop caring what people think of us quite as much. In this episode, we meet Brook Cupps and Ryan…
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Upskilling Your Clients and Building a Culture of Experimentation with David Arnoux
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"Going from a company of know-it-alls to a company of test-it-alls—that's really powerful at the organizational level. And it makes people's work so much more meaningful." David Arnoux is the co-founder and CEO of Growth Tribe, one of Europe's leading EdTech providers focused on bridging digital skills gaps within organizations. With a background i…
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Practical Uses of AI During Peak Fundraising Seasons with Julia Gackenbach
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With the end of the year being a particularly hectic time for nonprofits, how can Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools help streamline processes and improve efficiency? This episode explores the transformative potential of AI in fundraising. We discuss the implications, benefits, and challenges of integrating AI tools, sharing practical examples and …
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The Keys to a Profitable Podcast: Niching, Formats, and Production Tactics with Hector Santiesteban
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"Trust is only built through time. It's very hard to build trust through any other mode than time. And that's what's great about having a podcast." Hector Santiesteban is the founder of Amplafy Media, a podcast production company helping businesses leverage podcasting to drive revenue. In this episode of Agency Journey, Hector shares insights on us…
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Research indicates that around 60% of GenZs are inspired to donate to charity by social media. 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media end up taking some sort of action. This recording is of a LinkedIn Live chat with Stephen Knight, Director of Communications for JustLeadershipUSA. Join us as we talk about the themes of our upcomin…
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In this episode, we talked about: Overview of Nicholas Bruneau's book "Engage with Impact" and the innovative AGILE Framework for digital advocacy. Deep dive into how adopting a startup mentality can transform digital campaigns in the nonprofit sector. Discussion on the significance of leveraging and repurposing content to maximize digital outreach…
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“You have to work against people assuming they know how this goes” | Danielle Bayard Jackson, Author of Fighting for Our Friendships
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How do we compress our lifetime into their runtime? When we’re asked to explain our backgrounds and bios, we need a structure, some practice, and a few anecdotes at the ready. Because our story has to pull triple-duty: clarify who we are, build credibility, and teach whatever it is we’re there to teach. In this episode, author, PR agency founder, a…
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Niching Down, Planning for Digital Marketing Success, and Adapting to AI with Corey Morris
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Corey Morris is the owner and CEO of Voltage Digital, a specialized digital marketing agency focused on search marketing and websites. He's also the author of "Digital Marketing Success Plan", a new book aiming to help businesses worldwide make digital marketing predictable with a documented strategy and objective, actionable plan. In this episode …
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What's going on with giving as we enter the second half of the year? What are the latest trends that nonprofits - of all sizes- need to know and understand? This recording is of a LinkedIn Live chat with Woodrow Rosenbaum, Chief Data Officer of GivingTuesday. We dove into the latest insights from the Q1 2024 GivingPulse report—a treasure trove of d…
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Advocacy is a key tool for nonprofits aiming to influence policy and secure funding. However, many nonprofits often struggle to prepare their teams for effective advocacy due to a lack of resources or knowledge about where to focus their efforts. In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, I’m joined by Bethany Snyder, a renowned expert in nonprofit advoc…
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From Mommy Blogs to Multi-Billion Dollar Industry: The Evolution of Influencer Marketing with Cooper Munroe
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"It was clear that there was so much power in individuals banding together to do something." Cooper Munroe is the CEO of The Motherhood, an influencer marketing agency founded in 2006, long before the term "influencer marketing" existed. Cooper shares the fascinating origin story of her agency, which emerged from a viral blog post during Hurricane …
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How to Make Your Website Donor-Friendly with Spencer Brooks
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Today, we're diving into the world of nonprofit websites and how to make them more user-friendly to better serve your mission and engage your audience. I'm thrilled to welcome our guest, Spencer Brooks, an expert in web design and digital marketing for nonprofits. Spencer Brooks is the Founder & Principal of Brooks Digital, a website development an…
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“I could tell this story in 1950 or 2024” | Scott Monty, Exec. Coach and Speaker
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While everyone scrambles to learn the new trends and act like a futurist, it’s the folks who understand what parts of this work are timeless – because they’re based on human nature – that are most powerful of all. Storytelling is one such thing. It’s been a constant throughout the history of humanity. Why? Because although the world changes in many…
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Creating Sticky Teams That Thrive with Kishshana Palmer
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What makes a nonprofit successful? A lot of things. An engaged donor base, for example. Enthusiastic Board members. A compelling case for support. Those are all necessary to grow your organization and sustain your mission. But a critically important and often overlooked element is the employee. Nonprofits suffer higher turnover than any other secto…
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How to Drive Pipeline Through LinkedIn Thought Leadership and a Strong POV with Garret Caudle
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"Managing a CEO's LinkedIn account is a full-time job." Garret Caudle is the founder and CEO of Influent, a full-funnel LinkedIn marketing agency. With a background in scaling agencies and a passion for LinkedIn's untapped potential, Garret shares his expertise on leveraging the platform for thought leadership and business growth. In this insightfu…
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The 40-Hour Conundrum: Rethinking Time Tracking for Modern Agencies
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Is it ever possible to track 40 hours of work in a given week? If not, what should the benchmark be? What is time tracking for, anyway? And how to talk about it with your team members in a way that makes them motivated, and gives you good insights? In this episode of Agency Journey, Gray and Kuba discuss the challenges and best practices of time tr…
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