NEXT in Nonprofits

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We can help! Expand your reach and increase donation size with our Individual and Major Donor services. 🎁 Together we build simple systems and help implement so you can nurture strong donor relationships and confidently invite new donors in. 

 https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/services/

Should arts nonprofits consider for-profit models? Check out more from our conversation with Alan Harrison and listen to the full podcast here ➡️

https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/03/scene-change-with-alan-harrison/

What are the ways Nonprofits can use Canva? Find out what our marketing consultant, KD Bauer,  had to say on this segment of the NEXT Question. Nonprofits, let us know your thoughts in the thread/comments.

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Scene Change author Alan Harrison joins the podcast this week to discuss his book series, where he emphasizes the importance of community impact in their missions. You don't want to miss this

🎧Listen to the full podcast now ➡️
https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/03/scene-change-with-alan-harrison/

Let us do your grant writing, Next in Nonprofits logo

Ready to hand off grant writing? We find and win mission-matched funding—without adding chaos to your plate. Our Minnesota team handles research, proposals, and submissions, giving you a clear plan and steady partner.

Book a chat → https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/services/

In a previous podcast, Lou Kotsinis joined us to break down practical strategies that can transform your digital presence. 

🎧 Listen to the full podcast now on our website ➡️
https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2025/08/next-in-nonprofits-208-website-optimization-with-lou-kotsinis/

Decision Clarity Map for nonprofit leaders: flowchart guiding act to do now, request info, save, decline, delegate, or schedule. For full text version of the flowchart, click the link in the post.

Nonprofit leaders, this Decision Clarity Map gives you a simple way to sort new ideas so you can say yes, not now, or no with confidence.

https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/02/decision-clarity-map-simplifying-everyday-choices-for-nonprofit-leaders/

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Happy Cake Day, Kathleen! 🎂

Today we’re celebrating Kathleen's 5 incredible years at NiN! Thank you for welcoming and guiding our team so thoughtfully, for supporting us in a hundred invisible ways, and for making NiN not just a workplace, but a place people thrive and do their best work.

Brittan Stockert joins the podcast to talk about the history of mutual aid and the changes in how it is moving forward since the pandemic and resistance movements in 2026. 💭

Learn more by listening to the full podcast ➡️
https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/02/mutual-aid-with-brittan-stockert/

New Podcast with Brittan Stockert, who discusses the evolution of thinking about mutual aid. 💡 Learn about the history of mutual aid and the changes in how mutual aid is moving forward.

Download the full podcast here ➡️ https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/02/mutual-aid-with-brittan-stockert/

Advice from @Noah Parrish from @Gender Justice - on managing misinformation online. This podcast from a year ago is more relevant than ever. 

Listen/download here ➡️ https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2025/02/evolving-digital-comms-with-noah-parrish/

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Mutual aid and traditional charitable giving don’t have to compete. One doesn’t cancel out the other — it’s a “yes, and…” moment. (Something us theater kids learned early on.)

Read the blog ➡️ https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/02/mutual-aid-yes-and/

Nonprofit leaders - we can help lighten your workload! Learn about our fundraising and communications services ⬇️ When you're ready to chat, hit the "Let's Talk" button. We're here for you!

https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/services/

Rogue One movie poster with the Minnesota Resistance loon superimposed on the picture of Jin Erso from the movie. Headline of Rebels for Rent Relief and the date February 5 in the description.

THIS is how you do mission-based mutual aid fundraising. Nice work, Trilingua. The Force is strong with this one. #MN #ResistanceLoon

Podcast cover for "Next in Nonprofits" featuring Carlo Cuesta on "Strategic Planning in 2026" with Creation in Common.

New podcast with Carlo Cuesta! Strategic planning can feel overwhelming. Carlo reinforces the idea that strategic plans can help make better decisions today. Listen now and learn more ➡️

https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/strategic-planning-in-2026-with-carlo-cuesta

What is a social media management tool, and how can it help your organization? 

Download the full podcast episode here ➡️ https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/01/2026-metricool-social-media-study-with-anniston-ward/

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Keep marching, Minnesota. #IceOut

So excited to announce that Hope Williams will be joining our team as a Digital Content Creator Intern! We are looking forward to what she creates and contributes!
Read more about her here! https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/about/
 #NextinNonprofits #DigitalContentCreator #SpringIntern

Anniston Ward smiles beside text: "Listen Now: Metricool Social Media Study with Anniston Ward" on "Next in Nonprofits Podcast."

🎙️ New podcast with Metricool! Anniston Ward shares insights from the 2026 Social Media Study—what the data reveals about how teams can do more with less. 

Listen/download now 🎧https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/01/2026-metricool-social-media-study-with-anniston-ward/

From Occupied Minnesota: Seeking confirmable information about the proposed general strike on the 23rd. Anyone able to share links from supporting orgs, not reporting that they may be participating?

Is there a link out to official endorsement from the unions or Isaiah or group like that? We want to share info, would be helping to see verification from these organizations. Thanks!

@isaiahmn.org Seeing reports that you are backing a general strike on Jan 23. Is there official organizing info anywhere to share?

NEXT in Nonprofits podcast "DAFinitive with Melissa Bank Stepno"

🎙️ New podcast with Melissa Bank Stepno, Managing Director of DAFinitive! Learn how this tool provides unique insights into Donor Advised Funds (DAFs).

Listen/download now 🎧 www.nextinnonprofits...

A Website To End All Websites | Henry From Online How to win the war for the soul of the internet, and build the Web We Want.

"Instead of designing and using tools to build a society, our society changes to adapt to the demands of our tools." Over and over again. We can make a different choice. henry.codes/writing/a-we...

Dark, but not wrong.

Lori Jacobwith encore podcast episode titled "Boards and Development".

If you are working this holiday, pull this up. 🎧 An evergreen & insightful framework to kick start your fundraising plans for 2026!

Listen now🎙️https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2025/12/next-in-nonprofits-encore-release-boards-and-development-with-lori-jacobwith/

A winter landscape with trees. NEXT in Nonprofits logo is in an yellow sky. Banner reads "Winter Break: December 24 - Jan 2"

"Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes... including you." - Anne Lamott

NiN offices are closed from Dec 24th - Jan 2nd. As we practice rest ourselves, we extend the same to you: have a restful and restorative season!

See you back in the office in January!

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🎙️ Podcast with Cherian Koshy, author of Neurogiving: The Science of Donor Decision-Making! 🧠✨

Dive into the science of generosity, exploring how our brains shape donor behavior and what makes giving feel natural.

Listen/download now 🎧 www.nextinnonprofits...

Patrice Davis poses in a blue blazer beside logos for Grants Works and NEXT in Nonprofits Podcast, with a podcast microphone and “Listen Now” banner above.

🎙️ New podcast drop! Patrice Davis, CEO of Grants Works, shares expert tips on time & effort reporting for grants—plus the best tools for the job. Click to listen now or download 👉 Search "NEXT in Nonprofits" on your fav podcast app 🎧✨

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🎙️ New podcast drop! Listen to Allison Wagstrom of Propel Nonprofits talk about managing risk in 2025 and beyond. Revenue mix, program costs, infrastructure, capital, and more! Listen and share at www.nextinnonprofits...