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In this podcast, Justin talks with Elizabeth Weaver Engel, CEO and Chief Strategist at Spark Consulting, and Sohini Baliga, Director of Communications at the nonpartisan budget watchdog Taxpayers for Common Sense, about their white paper titled, “Steal Like a Fundraiser.” Their paper addresses innovative practices in the charitable fundraising environment that association executives might want to adopt, specifically related to donor/member relationships, creating and running effective campaigns, and recruiting millennials/young professionals. White paper is available at http://bit.ly/2A4zvEs Elizabeth Weaver Engel, M.A., CAE, is CEO and Chief Strategist at Spark Consulting LLC. For more than twenty years, Elizabeth has helped associations grow in membership, marketing, communications, public presence, and especially revenue, which is what Spark is all about. She speaks and writes frequently on a variety of topics in association management. When she’s not helping associations grow, Elizabeth loves to dance, listen to live music, cook, and garden. Sohini Baliga has worked in the nonprofit world since 1999 and has focused on marketing, communications, and development since 2002. She has worked in large, established, well-funded organizations as well as small, scrappy startups. In organizations large and small, she has seen the value of relationship building and storytelling to help grow communities and cultivate donors. After a decade of consulting for a variety of nonprofit clients, Sohini recently closed down her successful practice to join Taxpayers for Common Sense, a nonpartisan budget watchdog in Washington, DC. She serves as their director of communications. She also continues to serve as executive director of the Vienna Choral Society, the “joy project” and sole client she retained from her consulting business. Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/f2jza The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Steal Like a Fundraiser appeared first on Bridging Gaps Through Technology.

Salesforce, by its very name, sounds like a product that only for-profit companies can leverage. Yet, as Kristen Singleton –  Director of Tools and Technologies at Education Resource Strategies (ERS) – explains, Salesforce can play a significant role in the information management at non-profit organizations as well. On this podcast we discuss how ERS is leveraging Salesforce, challenges they faced in transitioning to using a CRM, as well as several of the features ERS has started using that go beyond just managing contacts. We also get into how ERS has integrated Salesforce with their online tools, allowing them to better understand the value the tools offer and how people are leveraging the tools. This recording is part of the Non-profit Tech Podcast. If you’re looking for more places to find the podcast, check iTunes, Google Play, Blubrry, Stitcher, or TuneIn. While you’re there, make sure to subscribe and leave a ranking or comment to help others find the show! Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/sh5zt The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Salesforce with Kristan Singleton appeared first on Bridging Gaps Through Technology.

Mike Fletcher, Director of Information Technology, Endocrine Society Talking business intelligence (BI) tools with Mike Fletcher, the Director of Information Technology at the Endocrine Society. Mike recently went through the process of finding a BI tool, ultimately deciding on Power BI. We discuss why he wanted a BI tool, the process of picking a BI tool, some of the advantages the tool offers over using Excel, and features that you should consider when picking your own tool.  This recording is part of the Non-profit Tech Podcast. If you’re looking for more places to find the podcast, check iTunes, Google Play, Blubrry, Stitcher, or TuneIn. While you’re there, make sure to subscribe and leave a ranking or comment to help others find the show! Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/-9-ip The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Business Intelligence Tools with Mike Fletcher appeared first on Bridging Gaps Through Technology.

Brian Kirkland, Senior Director, ASAE and Irving Washington, Deputy Director, ONA On this podcast I’m joined by Irving Washington, Deputy Director at the Online News Association and Brian Kirkland, Senior Director, Learning at American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) to discuss the upcoming Online Conference for Small-Staff Associations. We talk about what people can expect from the conference, how it’s designed for small staff organizations, and what kind of takeaways to expect from the conference (hint: it’s not pens). You can find the podcast both on Microstaff.org as well as on iTunes. Make sure to subscribe to ensure you’re always getting the latest from non-profit staff and experts in the field. Want to support the podcast? Make sure to rank us on iTunes! Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/yg2d- The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: ASAE Online Conference for Small-Staff Associations appeared first on Bridging Gaps Through Technology.

Dan Labert, the executive director of NACBA We’ve recently rebranded the podcast as the Non-profit Tech Podcast, presented by fusionSpan. This week I spoke over the phone with Dan Labert, the executive director of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys about his recent move from listservs to an online community platform (Higher Logic) integrated with their member database (netFORUM Pro). We touch on challenges he has faced, how he gets members’ input, and his general approach to strategic use of technology. You can find the podcast both on Microstaff.org as well as on iTunes. Make sure to subscribe to ensure you’re always getting the latest from non-profit staff and experts in the field. Want to support the podcast? Make sure to rank us on iTunes! Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. The post PODCAST: Dan Labert from NACBA appeared first on fusionSpan.

Elizabeth Weaver Engel, CEO and Chief Strategist at Spark Consulting, and Guillermo Ortiz de Zarate, Director, Information Systems, NCARB. This week I got to sit down with Elizabeth Weaver Engel (@ewengel), CEO and Chief Strategist at Spark Consulting, and Guillermo Ortiz de Zarate (@GuillermoOZ), Director, Information Systems, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, to discuss their recent white paper, “Innovate the Lean Way: Applying Lean Startup Methodology in the Association Environment.” The white paper is free to download, so check it out. We discussed what lean startup methodology is, why it’s a great fit for small staff associations, and how to get started. You can find the podcast both on Microstaff.org as well as on iTunes. Make sure to subscribe to ensure you’re always getting the latest on small staff organizations and experts in the field. Want to support the podcast? Make sure to rank us on iTunes! Music featured in the podcast is Royalty Free Music from Bensound. The post PODCAST: Associations implementing lean startup methodology appeared first on fusionSpan.

Adam Thocher, Executive Director at AAPOR I got to talk with Adam Thocher about his new position as Executive Director at the American Association for Public Opinion Research and what it’s like being a part of an Association Management Company (AMC). We also discussed what the “perfect” association technology would look like, what his organization is going to focus on in the near future, and why millennials should be thinking about when joining an association in their field. You can find the podcast both on Microstaff.org as well as on iTunes. Make sure to subscribe to ensure you’re always getting the latest on small staff organizations and experts in the field. Want to support the podcast? Make sure to rank us on iTunes! The post PODCAST: Adam Thocher from AAPOR appeared first on fusionSpan.

Mark Ace, President at Kavi Corporation We got a chance to talk to Mark Ace, President of Kavi Corporation, about his recent blogpost, “Five Characteristics of High-Performing Teams.” We also discuss the ways different organizations are leveraging their technology in order to accomplish their collaboration goals, as well as some of the issues small staff organizations face with regard to technology that you should try to avoid. You can find the podcast both on Microstaff.org as well as on iTunes. Make sure to subscribe to ensure you’re always getting the latest on small staff organizations and experts in the field. Want to support the podcast? Make sure to rank us on iTunes! *At the time of recording, the Non-Profit Tech Podcast was known as the Small Staff Big Impact Podcast Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/rvqt4 The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Conversation with Mark Ace about Collaboration appeared first on fusionSpan.

Edward Grandi, Executive Director at the National Genealogical Society I got a chance to sit down with Edward Grandi, the Executive Director of the National Genealogical Society. We talked about his approach to leadership, how he works to get the most out of a small staff organization, and what are some of the things front of mind for him going forward. Make sure to follow NGS on twitter @ngsgenealogy. You can find the podcast both on Microstaff.org as well as on iTunes here. Make sure to subscribe to ensure you’re always getting the latest on small staff organizations and experts in the field. Want to support the podcast? Make sure to rank us on iTunes! *At the time of recording, the Non-Profit Tech Podcast was known as the Small Staff Big Impact Podcast Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/cyn6a The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: Talking with Edward Grandi from the National Genealogical Society appeared first on fusionSpan.

Teri Carden, founder of ReviewMyAMS.com Welcome to the inaugural fusionSpan Podcast! Our first episode of the Non-Profit Tech Podcast is with the creator of ReviewMyAMS.com, Teri Carden. She discusses the value of an association management system (AMS), how associations are using their AMS, and when it might be time to consider a new AMS. Teri also talks about her upcoming AMS Fest Event – a great place to connect with other association staff regarding their AMS and explore options out there for your organization. *At the time of recording, the Non-Profit Tech Podcast was known as the Small Staff Big Impact Podcast Listen on YouTube: https://fspan.link/tmr-l The post Non-Profit Tech Podcast: All about an AMS! appeared first on fusionSpan.