{"podcast":{"title":"The NonProfit Nook","slug":"the-nonprofit-nook-7440025","podcast_index_feed_id":7440025,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-nonprofit-nook/","website_url":"https://thenonprofitnook.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/81e52b7d-391e-442f-ba0e-c4ea78f4016f/Ocm-SqD4I-CQfvtPGFyynLVD.png","author":"Wendy Kidd","episode_count":39,"summary":"Welcome to The NonProfit Nook — the podcast for nonprofit leaders, board members, staff, and community champions who want to strengthen their organizations and make a bigger impact... without burning out in the process. I’m Wendy Kidd—business owner for over 20 years and nonprofit leader for just as long. I created this show because I know how overwhelming it can be to lead a nonprofit. Most of us didn’t get into this work thinking we’d be running a business—we just wanted to help people. But the truth is, running a nonprofit *is* running a business, and I’m here to help make that part easier. Each week on The NonProfit Nook, you’ll get real talk and real tools. We’ll dive into the nuts and bolts of nonprofit management—strategic planning, budgeting, board engagement, donor communication, volunteer recruitment, and more. No fluff—just practical advice and conversations that help you work smarter and lead with confidence. You’ll also hear: - Stories from inspiring North Texas nonprofits and the local heroes behind them - Tips from experts on marketing, digital tools, DEI, nonprofit culture, and sustainable leadership - Real conversations about burnout, boundaries, time management,…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:18:10.610640+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025"},"episode":{"title":"Final Sprint: Encouraging Giving at Year-End with Manuel Mesa","slug":"final-sprint-encouraging-giving-at-year-end-with-manuel-mesa","published_at":"2025-11-25T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/final-sprint-encouraging-giving-at-year-end-with-manuel-mesa","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025","url":"https://thenonprofitnook.com/episode/final-sprint-encouraging-giving-at-year-end-with-manuel-mesa","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/38f0ae24-5a7d-48ec-a01e-b960ace13a52.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The NonProfit Nook, host Wendy Kidd discusses the critical importance of year-end campaigns for nonprofits with guest Manuel Mesa, a seasoned nonprofit strategist and technology innovator. Manuel emphasizes that nearly 30% of annual donations occur in December, with about 10% happening in the last three days. They discuss practical strategies such as segmenting donors, effective communication methods, and setting specific goals. The episode also highlights Benevolate, a CRM platform designed by Manuel to streamline nonprofit operations. Useful tips for enhancing donor relationships and ensuring campaign success are provided, making this a must-listen for nonprofit leaders aiming to boost their year-end fundraising efforts. Links:  https://afpglobal.org/ www.thephilanthropyblueprint.com www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-m-11063276 https://linkly.link/2CZyg (Benevolate) https://www.bosslevelengaged.com/services-for-nonprofits-nonprofitnook https://thenonprofitnook.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BossLevelEngaged https://www.instagram.com/thenonprofitnook/ https://flodesk.com/c/G0H0UB 00:00 Introduction to Year-End Campaigns 00:25 Welcome to The NonProfit Nook 01:09 Meet Manuel Mesa: Nonprofit Strategist 02:08 Understanding Year-End Campaigns 03:40 Effective Communication Strategies 05:45 The Importance of Storytelling 07:05 Leveraging CRM for Nonprofits 07:55 Success Metrics for Year-End Campaigns 08:59 Introducing Benevolate CRM 13:24 Getting Started with Benevolate 15:44 Final Tips for Year-End Campaigns 19:45 Conclusion and Farewell Mentioned in this episode: Benevolate Flodesk Enji","meta_description":"In this episode of The NonProfit Nook, host Wendy Kidd discusses the critical importance of year-end campaigns for nonprofits with guest Manuel Mesa, a se…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1396,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/episodes/final-sprint-encouraging-giving-at-year-end-with-manuel-mesa/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/final-sprint-encouraging-giving-at-year-end-with-manuel-mesa.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}