{"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":"The 3 Stages of Successful Fundraising Events","slug":"the-3-stages-of-successful-fundraising-events","published_at":"2026-03-31T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/the-3-stages-of-successful-fundraising-events","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025","url":"https://thenonprofitnook.com/episode/the-3-stages-of-successful-fundraising-events","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/15ad165c-d360-4619-b53b-999bd31e3349.mp3","summary":"Wendy Kidd explores the essential steps for successful nonprofit fundraising events, emphasizing planning before, during, and after the event to maximize impact and build lasting relationships. keywords nonprofit, fundraising, event planning, donor engagement, sponsorship, post-event follow-up key topics Pre-event goal setting and data analysis Targeted guest invitation strategies Securing sponsorships and in-kind donations Creating a compelling fundraising moment Post-event follow-up and relationship building Links LinksGet the companion checklist here: https://www.thenonprofitnook.com/pl/2148762744 https://www.bosslevelengaged.com/services-for-nonprofits-nonprofitnook https://thenonprofitnook.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BossLevelEngaged Mentioned in this episode: Enji","meta_description":"Wendy Kidd explores the essential steps for successful nonprofit fundraising events, emphasizing planning before, during, and after the event to maximize…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2240,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/episodes/the-3-stages-of-successful-fundraising-events/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/the-3-stages-of-successful-fundraising-events.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}