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In The Cause Driven Podcast this week we interview Jody Glazner with the Springfield Dream Center and talk about how they are working on impacting the city of Springfield through bringing hope for tomorrow. We dive into how being consistent in your efforts of meeting the needs of a community will build their trust and ultimately lead to change. As always, we discuss hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  Free Enterprise Software Nonprofits Can Take Advantage Of https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2018/01/08/free-enterprise-software-nonprofits-can-take-advantage-of/#20ea9da9aea4   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas The 3-Step Formula for Successful Facebook Video Ads https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/306007   Guest Information  Jody Glazner - Executive Director Springfield Dream Center https://www.springfielddreamcenter.com   Inspirational Quote Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it. -Bruce Lee    This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

In The Cause Driven Podcast this week we interview Jake Stradling with Stradling Creative Group and talk about what nonprofits leaders can't say about running an organization. We dive into the topics every nonprofit leader wants to discuss but has to tread carefully because they could lose their job. As always, we discuss hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  Non-Profit Doesn't Mean No Profit https://www.forbes.com/sites/glendatoma/2017/10/05/non-profit-doesnt-mean-no-profit/#49e0d6132d08   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas The 8 Elements of Persuasive Ad Copy https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/304433   Guest Information  Jake Stradling Stradling Creative Group http://www.stradlingcreativegroup.com   Inspirational Quote Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Albert Einstein    This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

In The Cause Driven Podcast this week we interview Kirk Bouse with Cross Trail Outfitters and discuss how to train up the next generation of men through the outdoors. We dive into how the lack of fathers and role models for men are making a negative impact on our culture today. As always, we discuss hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  Nonprofits Thrive on an Open Internet https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nonprofits-thrive-on-an-open-internet_us_5a2690b5e4b087120d865f1f   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas The Savviest Marketers Avoid These 4 Digital Marketing Traps https://www.inc.com/shama-hyder/the-savviest-marketers-avoid-these-4-digital-marketing-traps.html?cid=search   Guest Information  Kirk Bouse Cross Trail Outfitters http://www.teamcto.org   Inspirational Quote We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do. -  Mother Teresa    This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

In The Cause Driven Podcast this week we interview Julie Higgins with I Pour Life and discuss what it looks like for a nonprofit to give a hand up not a handout. We dive into how to create programs built around creating sustainability and building lasting change in a person life. As always, we discuss hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  Nonprofits Fear House Republican Tax Bill Would Hurt Charitable Giving https://www.npr.org/2017/11/04/561978437/nonprofits-fear-house-republican-tax-bill-would-hurt-charitable-giving   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas 5 Ways to Get a Journalist to Respond to Your Pitch https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/302723 Bonus article: https://andydrish.com/case-study-how-to-get-your-story-featured-in-entrepreneur-magazine-with-proof-and-examples/ Guest Information  Julie Higgins - Founder of I Pour Life https://ipourlife.org Inspirational Quote Nothing is impossible, the word itself says, “I’m possible!” –Audrey Hepburn    This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

In The Cause Driven Podcast this week we interview Anjee Davis with Fight Colorectal Cancer and discuss the impact that this form of cancer is having on our nation. We look at how an organization with such an important message is spreading the word. As always, we discuss hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  How To Develop And Visualize The Best Metrics For Nonprofit Success https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2017/11/17/how-to-develop-and-visualize-the-best-metrics-for-nonprofit-success/#57cd7c235066   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas Online reviews have a major trust problem  http://mashable.com/2017/11/09/online-reivews-maybe-broken/#mK9evWXbxqqK Guest Information  Anjee Davis - President of  Fight Colorectal Cancer https://fightcolorectalcancer.org Inspirational Quote Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. –Martin Luther King Jr.     This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

In The Cause Driven Podcast this week we interview Lisa McIntire with Pregnancy Care Center and discuss the impact their nonprofit is having on the next generation of a community. We dive into what it is like to lead a nonprofit that can experience opposition from community members. As always, we discuss hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  How Young Leaders Are Strengthening Community Responses To Disasters https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2017/11/06/how-young-leaders-are-strengthening-community-responses-to-disasters/#758621011850   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas 100 Unique Fundraising Ideas That Actually Work https://www.eventbrite.com/blog/fundraising-ideas-ds00/ Guest Information   Lisa McIntire - CEO of Pregnancy Care Center http://www.417pcc.org Inspirational Quote Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. –Benjamin Franklin     This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

In The Cause Driven Podcast this week we interview Jesse Tyler with Alltrue and discuss the importance of having a solid brand for your nonprofit. We dive into how your brand can affect your digital marketing campaigns and how Kickstarter could help your fundraising efforts. As always, we discuss hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  Nerds Rule! Nonprofits Benefit! From Website Challenge to Tech Resource https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/10/13/nerds-rule-nonprofits-benefit-website-challenge-tech-resource/   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas 3 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Ad's Clickthrough Rate and Lower Your Cost Per Click   https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/301166  Guest Information  Jesse Tyler Founder of Alltrue http://alltrue.co Inspirational Quote The only way to do great work is to love what you do. –Steve Jobs     This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

In The Cause Driven Podcast this week we interview Steve and Berna Proffitt the founders of Potter House and discuss the importance of helping Millenials find their purpose. The mission of Potters House is to create a safe environment for young adults to be themselves. As always, we discuss hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  Nonprofits relying on wealthy donors http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/illinois/nonprofits-relying-more-on-wealthy-donors-in-st-louis-and/article_a5ee5423-3d6e-5be7-938f-440dffbc22c5.html   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas How To Talk About Hot-Button Topics Without Alienating Your Audience https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescontentmarketing/2017/10/25/how-to-talk-about-hot-button-topics-without-alienating-your-audience/#3ccb5a2766b5   Guest Information  Steve and Berna Proffitt http://www.thepoho.com Inspirational Quote It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. –Abraham Lincoln     This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

In The Cause Driven Podcast this week we interview Pastor Michael Carlton with Bloom Church and discuss how to impact a city by helping people live out their dreams. The mission of his church is to help people bloom where they are planted. As always, we discuss hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  How Millennials Are Changing The Landscape Of Nonprofit Giving https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2017/10/11/how-millennials-are-changing-the-landscape-of-nonprofit-giving/#6c01d22012b2   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas 4 Ways to Prepare Your Marketing for the Upcoming Holiday Season https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/302106   Guest Information  Pastor Michael Carlton #MichaelSCarlton http://michaelscarlton.com Bloom Church http://bloomhere.org Inspirational Quote Do what you can, where you are, with what you have. –Teddy Roosevelt     This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

In The Cause Driven Podcast this week we interview Casey Alvarez with The GO:61 to discuss the truth behind sex trafficking in America and how it is probably happening in the city you live in. Listen as we dive into how we can stop this secret world that is destroying so many lives around us. As always, we discuss hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  What businesses can learn from nonprofits https://www.forbes.com/sites/haroldsirkin/2017/09/27/businesses-should-look-to-nonprofits-for-transformation-tips/#52d3c46d79ac   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas Creating trend-based fundraisers.  Example Coffee Fundraiser - http://blog.txt2give.co/the-coffee-crazy-fundraiser-ideas/   Guest Information  Casey Alvarez, Co-founder of GO:61 www.go61.org  Inspirational Quote I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear. –Rosa Parks     This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

In The Cause Driven Podcast this week we interview Javan and Kelli Eberhard with The Purpose Pursuit to discuss their first year of running a nonprofit. Listen as we dive into their lessons learned through making mistakes, mentors and taking action to build their cause. As always, we discuss hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  Hand in Hand telethon raises 44 million for hurricane relief. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/hand-hand-telethon-raises-14-million-hour-hurricane/story?id=49807578   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas Are you using influencer wrong in your marketing efforts?   https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/297854   Guest Information  The Purpose Pursuit Javan and Kelli Eberhard  http://www.thepurposepursuit.org thepurposepursuit@gmail.com   Inspirational Quote Believe you can and you’re halfway there. –Theodore Roosevelt     This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

This week on The Cause Driven Podcast we interview Ellen Rohr, a business coach that helps organizations reach their full potential through practical training. In this interview, we dive into how to create an organizational structure that will pave the way for the success of your nonprofit.  As always, we dive into hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  Is your organization safe to donate to?   - Are you clear in your message https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/28/us/donate-harvey-charities-scams.html?mcubz=0 - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-montali/how-to-tell-if-a-charity-_b_9806518.html   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas Think outside the box and create win-win scenarios through working with businesses - https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/297368   Guest Information  Ellen Rohr - Business Coach  Here is a free bonus on how to create an organization chart https://ellenrohr.com/orgchart/   Inspirational Quote Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is. –Vince Lombardi     This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

  In The Cause Driven Podcast this week we interview Don Potvin, a business consultant that specializes in helping organizations reach their dream through being organized. We dive into practical advice you can use with your team to find the issues that may be stopping your organization's growth. As always, we dive into hot topics, fundraising, and marketing tips.  Enjoy!   Hot Topics  Forbes article on how to prepare for next year in an organization - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2016/12/13/three-major-nonprofit-trends-for-2017/#5fee2da4c246   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas Have you validated your email list? - https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/298604   Guest Information  Don Potvin - don.potvin@gmail.com   Inspirational Quote If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. –Booker T. Washington     This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

Hot topics What should be the role of nonprofits in affecting social change? https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2017/08/08/how-nonprofit-organizations-can-help-solve-the-talent-pipeline/#7e1aead5be2f Fundraising/Marketing ideas Facebook Introduces a new service called Watch -https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2017/08/introducing-watch-a-new-platform-for-shows-on-facebook/-http://time.com/4895653/facebook-video-watch-youtube-rival/ Interview Dan PraterInstructor of Communication Director, Center for Nonprofit Leadershiphttp://www.drury.edu/communication/Dan-Prater Inspirational quoteThe two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. –Mark Twain   This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

Hot Topics   Kid Rock Announces He Will Create Non-Profit to Promote Voter Registration http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/politics/Kid-Rock-Announces-Non-Profit-Promote-Voter-Registration-436887393.html   Fundraising/Marketing ideas    Your Junk Our Treasure Fundraiser Idea    a) The idea is like a modern rummage sale with higher profits - People bring their junk after you give them parameters of what to bring  - Create a photo and description of each item - Put it on eBay or Craiglist    B) Article with ideas of how to sell things on eBay - http://www.ebay.com/gds/Buying-at-Garage-Sales-for-Ebay-Resale-/10000000000027609/g.html - http://www.ebay.com/gds/What-Do-I-Look-for-at-Garage-Sales-Thrift-Stores-/10000000007308290/g.html - http://www.ericmichaelbooks.com/blog/top-10-money-making-garage-sale-items/       Interview Mary Valloni - Fundraising coach, consultant, trainer  https://www.maryvalloni.com/ https://www.maryvalloni.com/media - Podcast   This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. >>>Start your Free Trial Today

Hot topics Google Docs users targeted by a Major phishing attack - https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/06/google-gsuite-security/- http://money.cnn.com/2017/05/03/technology/google-docs-phishing-attack/index.html- https://www.wired.com/2017/05/dont-open-google-doc-unless-youre-positive-legit/   Fundraising/Marketing Ideas Well designed promotional materials are necessary but can cost a lot of money. Crowd sourcing allows for great designs that can be created for a great price. https://99designs.com https://www.fiverr.com https://www.designcrowd.com https://www.freelancer.com Tip 1 - Set clear boundaries and goal with as much description as possible Tip 2 - Find a good example of styles and graphics that you like the lookTip 3 - Make sure to pick a designer you can easily communicate with.   Interview Michael Buttacy Executive Director at Ozarks Teen ChallengeContact - https://ozarksteenchallenge.com   This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. Start your Free Trial Today

Hot Topics Understanding millennials  ⁃ http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/6-ways-entice-millennial-donors/ ⁃ https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek/videos/10154844919181499/ ⁃ http://nonprofithub.org/fundraising/understanding-motivates-millennials-give-npo/ Mobile-first website design to rank better with Google ⁃ https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertadams/2016/11/29/seo-2017-8-crucial-rules-for-dominating-googles-search-results/2/#200a29194560 ⁃ https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaysondemers/2017/01/26/what-googles-mobile-first-index-means-for-your-seo-strategy/#2b6da3d44f24 ⁃ https://search.google.com/test/mobile-friendly ⁃ http://www.smartinsights.com/mobile-marketing/mobile-marketing-analytics/mobile-marketing-statistics/   Marketing Ideas reputation management ⁃ https://www.charitynavigator.org  - Review sites ⁃ https://www.google.com/alerts - Alerts ⁃ https://www.reputation.com/industries/specialized/ Reputation management     This episode is brought to you by On average Txt2Give customers see a 20% to 30% increase in Donations. Start your Free Trial Today