Episode 44

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2nd Aug 2022

Giving Tuesday Success

On this weeks episode of IMPACTability®, we are joined by Erik Braun, Director of Civic Engagement at GiveGab. Erik gives us an in-depth look at Giving Tuesday and how you can make this year's Giving Tuesday campaign your best ever. It's not too late to begin planning your campaign for this year, but start with this episode!

Erik Braun helps connect Nonprofits, Community Foundations and United Ways with GiveGab’s suite of products that make online fundraising easy and effective. He believe's in the power of philanthropy, and over the course of his career, he's raised critical resources for causes and organizations that he cares about. GiveGab's mission is to make it incredibly easy for fundraisers to be great at their jobs with useful fundraising tools.

In this episode you’ll discover,

  • What is Giving Tuesday? 02:30
  • How is it helpful? 03:27
  • How to get involved 04:00
  • When to prepare 04:41
  • A timeline of events 05:22
  • How to ask 07:24
  • How to get the board involved 09:56
  • Example of successful campaign 13:15
  • Creating a community 20:00
  • Final advice 21:00
  • Coaches corner - "What are the ways to stay fresh and current in the nonprofit world to gain new ideas?" 22:15

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IMPACTability: The Nonprofit Leaders' Podcast
Each episode, we feature an expert in their nonprofit field, discussing topics that range from fundraising and nonprofit management to Board development and marketing.
"IMPACTability: The Nonprofit Leaders' Podcast" is a dynamic and insightful series hosted by Josh Hirsch, M.S., Senior Strategist for Soukup Strategic Solutions, and created by Sheryl Soukup, President of Soukup Strategic Solutions. Each episode looks at the multifaceted world of nonprofit organizations, offering expert advice on issues ranging from fundraising and management to Board development and marketing. Josh, with his extensive background in the nonprofit sector, engages with a variety of experts to provide valuable perspectives and practical solutions to the challenges faced by nonprofit leaders.

Listeners will find each episode rich with knowledge and inspiration. The podcast covers a wide array of topics, ensuring relevance for a diverse nonprofit audience. Whether it’s discussing innovative fundraising strategies, exploring effective Board governance, or the nuances of nonprofit marketing, "IMPACTability" serves as an essential resource for leaders looking to enhance their organization's impact. This podcast is an excellent tool for anyone in the nonprofit sector seeking to grow professionally and make a more significant impact in their community.

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Josh Hirsch, M.S., is the Senior Strategist for Soukup Strategic Solutions and on faculty for The Fund Raising School at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. He has worked in the nonprofit sector since 2006, most recently as Social Content Marketing for Susan G. Komen. He has an extensive background in social media, digital communications, and marketing along with experience in grant research and writing, individual giving, special event planning, stewardship, and cultivation of donors.