Conquering Nonprofit Chaos

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos Podcast: Mobile Pledges

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Mon, 14 May 12 12:00:00 -0400

Join host and author Bradley Burck for this weeks Conquering Nonprofit Chaos Podcast, as he continues to discuss the topic of mobile giving. Angela MacIntosh of Mobile Cause is this week special guest. She joins Bradley to talk about the strategy of text-to-give, and mobile pledges. Text-to-give is a simple tool, but you have to know the right strategy to use it effectively. You must create the urgency and emotion of your cause and catch people in the moment. The best text-to-give campaigns bank off of impulse giving. If you have been thinking about adding mobile giving to your strategy download today’s podcast now.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos Podcast- Mobile Giving

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Fri, 04 May 12 12:00:00 -0400

Join host and author Bradley Burck this week as he interviews Chad Williams of Five Q Communications. Bradley and Chad talk about good website management, content strategy, and ideas for using mobile technologies. Smart phones, texting, apps, tablets, qr codes, and more are all part of the modern mobile web movement. Listen to this weeks episode as they help break it down for you.

Share Your Story

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Tue, 24 Apr 12 12:00:00 -0400

Join host and author Bradley Burck as he talks about sharing the story of your non-profit. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that your story is old, that you don’t need to tell it anymore, or that everybody’s heard it. Your story is what separates you from the competition.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos- Volunteers

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Wed, 07 Mar 12 12:00:00 -0500

As the baby boomer generation retires there will be more and more untapped talent that could partner with your organization as volunteers. Join host and author Bradley Burck as he talks this week about planning strategic and meaningful opportunities for volunteers.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos- Text Messaging

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Mon, 20 Feb 12 12:00:00 -0500

Join host and author Bradley Burck as he talks this week about using text messaging as part of your communications strategy. Text can be a good tool to use to follow up direct mail, phone calls, and emails when deadlines are urgent.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos- Hit the Phones

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Mon, 13 Feb 12 12:00:00 -0500

What do you do at the beginning of the year when giving is slow? Bradley encourages you to develop a 1st quarter strategy for your organization. He gives you tips for using the phone to connect with donors, say thank you, and share your excitement.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos- One Time Gifts?

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Mon, 06 Feb 12 12:00:00 -0500

Have you been seeing the trend of asking for a "one time gift." Bradley explains how this language can hurt your donor relationship. He gives you alternative phrases, and catchwords for donor acquisition, and special needs.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos- Matching Gifts

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Mon, 30 Jan 12 12:00:00 -0500

Join host and author Bradley Burck as he talks about how to organize a matching gift campaign.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Donor Base Growth

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Mon, 04 Feb 08 12:00:00 -0500

Imagine your donor base shrinking. It may be and you don’t even really know it. If you want a bigger donor base, how do you get one? Join host and author Bradley Burck as he talks this week about the formula for donor base growth.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Support for Staffing

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Sun, 27 Jan 08 12:00:00 -0500

"We need more staff, but we don’t have the money! What do we do?" That’s the question one of our listeners asked. This week author and host Bradley Burck answers the question about how to grow your staff when you don’t have the cash.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - 5 Types of Donors

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Mon, 12 Nov 07 12:00:00 -0500

There are five types of donors you should be cultivating in your development efforts. Listen this week as host and author Bradley Burck discusses this topic with consultant Ron Frey (McConkey-Johnston).

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Donor Research

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Sat, 03 Nov 07 12:00:00 -0400

What do you know about your donors? Probably not as much as you should. Join host and author Bradley Burck as he interviews McConkey-Johnston’s European consultant Redina Kolaneci. Together they discuss the best ways to do donor research.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Data Conversion

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Tue, 23 Oct 07 12:00:00 -0400

Is your old database ready to crash? Maybe you’re just ready to throw it out the window. When it comes time to upgrade to a new donor software system, there are some important things you need to know. Join host and author Bradley Burck as he discusses the trials and tribulations of data conversion with his special guest Caroline Wood (Global Teams).

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Receipt Mail

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Tue, 09 Oct 07 12:00:00 -0400

Having EXCELLENT receipt mail is one of the most important things you can do to increase giving and bond with your donors. Join author and host Bradley Burck and his guest Caroline Wood (Global Teams) for a rollicking conversation about the best way to thank your donors. Say it, "Thank before you bank!"

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Fear of Asking

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Fri, 07 Sep 07 12:00:00 -0400

If you have fears about asking people to give to your organization, this pod cast addresses your issues in an bold, passionate, and logical manner! Join host and author Bradley Burck as he talks about how to address your fears and get ready to ask more people to help your nonprofit.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Nonprofit Web Creation

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Sun, 19 Aug 07 12:00:00 -0400

You need a web site that sets you apart, gives you credibility, and allows you to collect donations, update content easily, and communicate with your donors. Join host and author Bradley Burck and his guest Nathanael Merrill as they talk about what nonprofit leaders can do to take their sites to the next level.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Using Email

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Wed, 15 Aug 07 12:00:00 -0400

Email needs to be a part of your communication plan. Are you currently using it properly? Probably not. Here are a couple of points you should know. Join host and author Bradley Burck and his guests email gurus Werner Reschke and Jodi Carlson.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Making the Ask

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Tue, 07 Aug 07 12:00:00 -0400

Can you ask for a donation? If not, maybe this is the podcast that will help you build up your courage. Join author and host Bradley Burck this week as he talks about the hardest part of fundraising - making the ask.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Development a Priority 2

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Sun, 29 Jul 07 12:00:00 -0400

Join author and host Bradley Burck this week in the second of two episodes about making development a priority in your organization.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Development a Priority 1

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Fri, 27 Jul 07 12:00:00 -0400

Join author and host Bradley Burck this week as he chats about making development a priority in your organization.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Major Donors

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Wed, 16 May 07 12:00:00 -0400

Join author and host Bradley Burck this week as he chats with Rob Vatter the development director for Families Northwest . Hear a great story about connecting with donors and touching hearts at the same time! Can you say... Find, Win, Keep, and Lift!

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Direct Mail 3

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Fri, 27 Apr 07 12:00:00 -0400

Join author and host Bradley Burck this week as he chats with direct mail writer and strategist Jay Fordice in the third of four highly informational and funny discussions about direct mail and direct mail theory! Can you say... Find, Win, Keep, and Lift!

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Direct Mail 4

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Fri, 27 Apr 07 12:00:00 -0400

Join author and host Bradley Burck this week as he chats with direct mail writer and strategist Jay Fordice in the last of their highly informational and funny discussions about direct mail and direct mail theory! Can you say... Find, Win, Keep, and Lift!

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Direct Mail 2

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Mon, 23 Apr 07 12:00:00 -0400

Join author and Conquering Nonprofit Chaos host Bradley Burck this week as he talks with direct mail and foundation writer Jay Fordice in the second of four discussions about direct mail and fundraising.

Conquering Nonprofit Chaos - Direct Mail 1

bradley@burckcommunications.com (Bradley Burck) — Fri, 09 Mar 07 12:00:00 -0500

Join author and host Bradley Burck this week as he talks with direct mail writer Jay Fordice in the first of four discussions about direct mail.