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Funding Pathways: Wefunder, Slauson & Co., The Alliance for Southern California Innovation [Video]

When it comes to money for startups, there’s no shortage of options – from crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter, equity funding models such as convertible debt, friends & family rounds, smaller VCs, grants and even angel investment networks. đź’° Join us for our funding pathways event series for a panel with industry leaders so you can find out which path is right for you! 🚀This month’s speakers:​Raychel Espiritu is the Venture Outreach Manager at The Alliance for Southern California Innovation where she helps match Seed and Series-A-ready startups with institutional investors. She is a Los Angeles native with over 13 years of experience in media, startups, business development, and digital marketing. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Cal State University, Northridge, and taught digital marketing at General Assembly from 2014-2015. Her professional experience includes working with large corporate brands, media companies, marketing agencies, and venture firms.​Adie Akuffo-Afful is the Head of Venture Partners at Wefunder. He is a British-born, Ghanaian-raised American. He joined Wefunder in March 2020 as their Inbound Lead, then moved over to Business Development/Growth, then Partnerships, and is now heading the Venture Programming efforts. Wefunder is the most global value-add Venture Partner program with amazing individuals all over the globe looking to help founders at every level. To date, Adie has helped raise over $45M+ for startups both on and off the Wefunder platform.​Alieen Kim is a Platform Analyst at Slauson & Co. Prior to Slauson & Co., Aileen interned at The Walt Disney Company, Nuleep, and the Greater LA branch of UN Women in controls, strategy, and engagement. Through USC’s Asian Pacific American Student Services center (APASS), she developed Connections!, an annual career development program with monthly events. Passionate about the intersection of business and social good, Aileen strives to provide a new perspective in all the projects she touches.About Grid110Grid110 is an economic and community development nonprofit dedicated to creating clearer pathways to success for early-stage entrepreneurs. Our mission is to foster the most thriving, inviting & inclusive community for entrepreneurs in Los Angeles by making the entrepreneurial path more equitable, inclusive, and accessible. We provide founders with a growing community of fellow entrepreneurs, expert mentorship, and crucial resources through our no-cost, no-equity accelerator programs.Learn more at: www.grid110.org Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grid110/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GRID110LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grid110Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/grid110/Medium Blog: https://medium.com/grid110Read about us:LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-grid110-dtla-20150804-story.htmlHuffington Post: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/grid110-how-a-group-of-di_b_9704202Downtown News: http://www.ladowntownnews.com/news/a-new-way-to-drive-downtown-tech/article_1e799ddc-4dd2-11e5-8607-bbbf8d3c8a7a.htmlINC Magazine: https://www.inc.com/samira-far/how-to-get-support-as-an-isolated-entrepreneur.htmlPC Mag: https://www.pcmag.com/news/las-silicon-beach-grows-up-but-can-any-of-them-code

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Resources for Nonprofit Directors

Personal Branding Project [Video]

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Resources for Nonprofit Directors

How Recurring Donations Really Work For Nonprofits [Video]

HarnessGiving.com Co-Founder shares an insider’s view of how recurring giving systems are being employed by nonprofits and social impact organizations to push forth the ‘Value stream’ donors receive for supporting NPO missions. / . . .This is a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show –the Nation’s daily live streaming broadcast where the Nonprofit and Social Impact Community comes together. Each weekday the hosts and their guest experts cover current topics– from money to management to missions.Thanks to our generous nonprofit sector supporters you will find over 300 special learning episodes focused exclusively on nonprofits and social impact. Nonprofit Technology and Apps topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-TechnologyNonprofit Fundraising and Development topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-FundraisingNonprofit Marketing and Communications topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Marketing-and-CommsNonprofit Boards and Planning topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-BoardsNonprofit Management and Staffing topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-ManagementConnect to The Nonprofit Show: https://bit.ly/The-Nonprofit-ShowListen to us on your favorite podcast channel: https://bit.ly/NonprofitShow-PodcastsThe American Nonprofit Academy https://bit.ly/AmericanNonprofitAcademy provides our Nation’s nonprofit social impact community collective News, Inspirations, and Training. If you lead or work for a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3), social impact or service organization, or are thinking of starting a nonprofit–, The Nonprofit Show is an excellent resource of current nonprofit information and operating strategies to make your social impact amazing. Each weekday there are new guest experts and thought leaders on the fast-paced 30-minute LIVE show—with topics ranging across nonprofit boards, foundations, grant funding, volunteer managers, donor relations, fundraising experts, NPO marketing, grant writers, philanthropy donors, nonprofit legal and tax professionals, CFRE info, nonprofit software and nonprofit apps providers, Nonprofit CRM programs, charity tax expertise, virtual galas, charity auctions, online nonprofit charity event programs, social impact strategic planning, fundraising and fund development, fiscal sponsorships, capital campaigns, community impact analysis, donation management, nonprofit jobs, nonprofit HR, nonprofit classes and training, global NGO organizations, as well as nonprofit sector Thought Leaders.#fundraising #nonprofit #socialimpact

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Resources for Nonprofit Directors

#145 – The Value In Surrender With MaryBeth Hyland [Video]

Today Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy talks about the importance of values and culture in achieving success. She is joined by Author, Speaker, Mindfulness Coach, and Founder of SparkVision, MaryBeth Hyland. MaryBeth shares how she started with her work and how surrender is empowering despite being seen as a weakness. Listen in and learn more about MaryBeth and her work in this episode. As the Founder and Chief Visionary of SparkVision, MaryBeth knows that extraordinary success is rooted in the vision, values, and culture crafted by purpose-driven leaders and their tribe. With over 12 years of experience, built on knowledge from a BA in Social Work and MS in Nonprofit Management, she’s known for her ability to create movements across generations.As a certified mediator, mindfulness instructor, and values expert, she engages audiences and teams worldwide with her authentic facilitation, coaching, and empowerment style. Her recent awards include “Circle of Excellence,” “Innovator of the Year”, “Top 100 Women,” “Civic Engagement Leader,” and “Leading Women”.Her personal life’s mission is to create spaces where voices are heard, stories are released, and purpose is ignited.Connect with MaryBeth at:Website: www.sparkvisionnow.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybethhyland/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/sparkvisionnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/sparkvisionllc/Grab a copy of her book, Permission to Be Human, at www.permissiontobehuman.coLearn about her upcoming events: www.sparkvisionnow.com/eventsShow notes:[0:00] Intro[2:07] MaryBeth’s story and how she started with her work[7:48] Do our values stay consistent throughout our lifetime, or does it change as we grow?[10:29] Celebrating aspirational and lived values[11:55] The power of surrender[16:11] What she learned during her year of surrender[19:35] Join Dr. Tarryn’s Business of Happiness Prosperity Coaching to redefine success on your terms. Check out www.thebizofhappiness.com and be the happiest business owner you know[22:23] Surrender is empowerment[25:12] The struggle of surrendering to time[28:06] Her practices to cultivate the ability to surrender[31:51] Were there shifts for MaryBeth in her work in terms of greater success and impact?[36:22] What is MaryBeth’s definition of happiness?[38:21] OutroPlease join my Facebook group: Business Of Happiness Hive, so we can all take this journey to find fulfillment and happiness together. Click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2047152905700283Where to find me:Website: www.thebizofhappiness.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebusinessofhappinessIG: https://www.instagram.com/thebizofhappiness/It would mean the world to me if you subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, co-workers, and families. This will help the trajectory of this podcast and allow others who are seeking true happiness to find the podcast.

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Bringing Out the Best in Others! Best Audiobook Summary By Thomas K. Connellan, PhD [Video]

Bringing Out the Best in Others! By Thomas K. Connellan, PhD – Free Audiobook Summary and ReviewDid you know that two-thirds of all entrepreneurs are first born. That 21 of the first 23 astronauts were first born. That 45 percent of female world leaders between 1960 and 1999 were first born. Using these three factors, business leaders increased productivity and improved profits, parents boosted their children’s grade point averages, educators improved the performances of entries classes. Include Leader’s Guide.Comfortable, Convincing, Effective.I like a book that grabs my attention and my curiosity right away, a book that keeps me engaged. The writing style, like sitting in on a conversation, hooked me in the first few pages. You’ll find this book to be a deceivingly quick read, though you’ll probably catch yourself a number of times-stopping, looking back over what you just read, and asking “what did he say?” Some of the lessons kind of sneak up on you.The premise of Connellan’s approach is that three factors influence success: Expectations, Responsibility, and Feedback. He relates those factors to improving human performance-in business, in school, in family relationships, in personal development. Some improvement is measurable; some is not, but you know the improvement is there.In 15 chapters, the reader takes a journey through Connellan’s three keys. After a couple of introductory chapters on why people fall short and how to create consistently high performance, each of the keys is explained, with how-to, by a consultant/counselor. His workshop participants listen, then put the theories to work. A chapter on each success story illustrates what can be done in a teaching mode that’s inspirational at the same time.I like the practicality of this book. You’ll find plenty of good ideas, well-presented. The last few pages hold a surprise: a Leader’s Tool Kit to put the book’s lessons to work. While reemphasizing his three keys-confidence and expectations, accountability, and appropriate feedback, Connellan offers additional resources and suggestions.This book will be valuable for educators, parents, coaches, and corporate executives at all level. It’s small enough so it’s not intimidating, but filled with a lot more value than you’d expect.Did you love our upload of Bringing Out the Best in Others! By Thomas K. Connellan, PhD – Free Audiobook Summary and Review? You may want to listen to our previous audiobooks:Buy Buttons Best Audiobook Summary By Nick Loper – https://youtu.be/XWlsE0FTz4MBuyology Best Audiobook Summary By Martin Lindstrom – https://youtu.be/-rIBbge5WSYCan’t Hurt Me Best Audiobook Summary By David Goggins – https://youtu.be/g9r6wS3TypsCatalyst Best Audiobook Summary by Jonah Berger – https://youtu.be/WC0Vp5gKl0oCause Marketing for Nonprofits Best Audiobook Summary Jocelyn Daw – https://youtu.be/0xNihIPYslk

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5 Tips for Creating Your Nonprofit’s First Budget [Video]

Create your nonprofits first budget. A budget is a must-have tool if you want to raise money for your nonprofit. The problem is, most new nonprofit founders dont know where to start or what should go in their budgets. First off, there is no perfect model. Your budget needs to match YOUR priorities, not other organizations. So here are 5 pointers to consider when creating your first official budget: 00:00 Introduction 03:17 Start with your goals 05:05 Use the same set of budget categories 06:54 Use the budget categories line by line to get true costs 09:21 Start with staffing 10:50 Budget by month Here is the budgeting masterclass I mentioned in the video. It includes 2 templates you can use to create your own budget. Make sure you take lots of notes. This is one youll need to watch over and over again and you can work alongside the video when creating your own budget: https://rebrand.ly/budgetreplay Need help understanding budget categories? Below are examples of categories that might be in your expense budget: Rent Utilities Office Expenses Transportation Meals and Expenses Independent contractors The budgeting masterclass has templates that include an example list of categories. **Consult an accountant for the best list of expenses and revenue that work for your nonprofit If you need help forming your nonprofit idea, The Before You Start Workbook/Nonprofit Business Bundle is here: https://rebrand.ly/nonprofitbundle To set up your nonprofit, download my free checklist: https://rebrand.ly/npchecklist For step-by-step guidance on starting a nonprofit, check out my nonprofit startup workbook: https://rebrand.ly/npstartupworkbook Subscribe to my Channel: https://bit.ly/38xUFru VISIT MY WEBSITE https://www.bossonabudget.com VISIT MY GRANT WRITING SUPPORT GROUP ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/groups/grantwritingsupport/ READ MY BLOG https://www.bossonabudget.com/blog-1 FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR NONPROFIT https://www.bossonabudget.com/freeresources

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Boost Your Social Media Engagement Through Strategies That Work with Melanie Gonzalez [Video]

Passion must be her middle name because, my goodness, does Melanie Gonzalez have a lot of it! Her district has received awards for its engagement tactics, and she will be a breakout speaker on the topic at this summers NSPRA seminar in Chicago. Today, you get to learn from Melanie right from the comfort of your device! IN THIS EPISODE, MELANIE DISCUSSES: How she manages social media for her district of 43 schools The audiences her district reaches on its various social media platforms How her district won over a divisive community with a unique approach to graduation in 2020 Four secrets that have worked well (and will for you, too) to increase engagement on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn SPECIAL GUEST Melanie Gonzalez Digital Media Coordinator & Social Media Manager Cabarrus County Schools, North Carolina Email: melanie.gonzalez@cabarrus.k12.nc.us Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelanieSchoolPR Website: https://www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cabcoschools Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cabcoschools Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/cabcoschools USEFUL INFORMATION Graduation Coverage Notes for #CabCoGrads20: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DY4sksQrbE3hVvu8IOYrE9putrbBkCF5 Melanies creative post about the NCAA Final Four game between Duke and North Carolina: click here: https://www.facebook.com/CabCoSchools/posts/7991198844238763 Sign up for our Ignite Your Instagram Challenge – but hurry – must sign up by 4/21/22. Challenge ends on 4/22/22: https://socialschool4edu.com/ignite-instagram/ MORE RESOURCES: Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Click here: https://socialschool4edu.com/social-media-secrets-for-schools/ Sign up for our free e-newsletter – click here: https://socialschool4edu.respond.ontraport.net/newsletter-sign-up https://socialschool4edu.com/ #schoolpr #edtech #k12prtip #k12prchat #k12 #education

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Working Effectively with Digital Partners [Video]

To improve your digital, data and technology foundations, working alone isnt always an option. You might need to bring in new skills, expertise or time to achieve your digital ambitions. But finding the right partner, and getting the most out of your working relationship can be challenging. We believe the best partnerships come down to humans working well together and respecting each others strengths and expertise. In this webinar, we will share top tips to get the most out of your digital partnerships.