{"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":"Top 5 Mistakes Nonprofits Make With Their Annual Events","slug":"top-5-mistakes-nonprofits-make-with-their-annual-events","published_at":"2026-03-10T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/top-5-mistakes-nonprofits-make-with-their-annual-events","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025","url":"https://thenonprofitnook.com/episode/top-5-mistakes-nonprofits-make-with-their-annual-events","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/da8c558a-5476-4d05-bc79-bc05d40def66.mp3","summary":"Wendy Kidd shares the five biggest mistakes nonprofits make with their annual events and how to avoid them, focusing on branding, event flow, leadership roles, donation methods, and mission focus. keywords: nonprofit events, fundraising, event planning, nonprofit strategy, donor engagement key topics Event branding and visibility Creating a clear event timeline Role of leadership during events Easy donation methods during events Aligning event planning with mission impact Links: https://www.bosslevelengaged.com/services-for-nonprofits-nonprofitnook https://thenonprofitnook.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BossLevelEngaged Chapters 00:00Introduction: Common issues at nonprofit events 00:32Mistake 1: Lack of branding at the event 04:37Mistake 2: No clear event timeline 05:34Mistake 3: Overloading the executive director 08:04Mistake 4: No easy donation methods 09:38Mistake 5: Focus on event over mission Mentioned in this episode: Enji","meta_description":"Wendy Kidd shares the five biggest mistakes nonprofits make with their annual events and how to avoid them, focusing on branding, event flow, leadership r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":773,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-nonprofit-nook-7440025/episodes/top-5-mistakes-nonprofits-make-with-their-annual-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/top-5-mistakes-nonprofits-make-with-their-annual-events.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}