Episode 33

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18th May 2022

Risk Mitigation for Nonprofits

What kind of risk mitigation does a nonprofit have to be concerned about? What about data security? How do you keep your donor’s information safe? To discuss the threats that your organization could face, how to avoid them, and how to prepare for them is Tony Olivo, Director of Investigative Services for CSI Group and a Board Certified Professional Criminal Investigator.

In this episode you'll discover:

  • What kind of risk mitigation do nonprofits need to worry about? 02:25
  • What should you be looking for in hiring staff besides a criminal record? 05:12
  • Why are background checks so important for nonprofits? 07:27
  • How can you protect your organization from identity theft? 08:25
  • Business due-diligence: what can happen if you don't do your homework 12:52
  • Online background checks are good enough, right? 14:50
  • How can you do a risk assessment? 16:30
  • How do we keep our event guests safe? 20:49

Coaches Corner - We have been applying for grants but haven't been successful, should we stop trying and focus on other fundraising efforts, or wait to see if we get a grant? 24:30

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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.

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.