Seeding Social Good Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/seeding-social-good Doing good is hard. Doing good professionally is even harder. The next-layer conversation is when you actually get the help you need. Turnkey's hosts bring you into deeper and deeper understanding, layer after peeled layer. Bringing the biggest and brightest names in social good to your ear, Katrina VanHuss and Otis Fulton PhD and the occasional guest will ask harder and harder questions to get you better and better help. Status quo beware. We're coming for you. Katrina VanHuss is the Founder of Turnkey For Good. Otis Fulton is VP Psychological Strategy Turnkey For Good. © 2023 Turnkey aa0d6cc8-1458-5d46-86c2-f04d2d5bc746 no en Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:22:24 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:03:28 -0500 https://www.turnkeyforgood.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/j3trb_6MGOuvraYfkrzVKt0PFnp-ENcwjVSmfVOgJvM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3MTMxLzE3MDA3/MjE5NzUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Seeding Social Good https://www.turnkeyforgood.com/ episodic Katrina VanHuss Doing good is hard. Doing good professionally is even harder. The next-layer conversation is when you actually get the help you need. Turnkey's hosts bring you into deeper and deeper understanding, layer after peeled layer. Bringing the biggest and brightest names in social good to your ear, Katrina VanHuss and Otis Fulton PhD and the occasional guest will ask harder and harder questions to get you better and better help. Status quo beware. We're coming for you. Katrina VanHuss is the Founder of Turnkey For Good. Otis Fulton is VP Psychological Strategy Turnkey For Good. Doing good is hard. nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community Katrina Van Huss No No AI, Donors, and the Nonprofit Data Reckoning: A Conversation with Three Truth-Tellers 29 29 AI, Donors, and the Nonprofit Data Reckoning: A Conversation with Three Truth-Tellers full 7f82bf78-5972-444f-b3b5-6ff7c63ce05e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d943c12b Nonprofits are in buzzword hell—AI, tipping, data lakes, CRMs, donor privacy. What actually matters? In this sharply honest conversation, Katrina VanHuss sits down with three industry tech pros—Emily Eakin, Mark Becker, and Erik Tomalis—to unpack what’s real, what’s hype, and what leaders must do now. They tackle the GoFundMe controversy, the future of CRM, the rise of data-first strategy, and how AI can finally solve the staff-capacity crisis (without stealing anyone’s job). For a clear, grounded, unvarnished look at where nonprofit tech is headed, earbud up. 

]]> Nonprofits are in buzzword hell—AI, tipping, data lakes, CRMs, donor privacy. What actually matters? In this sharply honest conversation, Katrina VanHuss sits down with three industry tech pros—Emily Eakin, Mark Becker, and Erik Tomalis—to unpack what’s real, what’s hype, and what leaders must do now. They tackle the GoFundMe controversy, the future of CRM, the rise of data-first strategy, and how AI can finally solve the staff-capacity crisis (without stealing anyone’s job). For a clear, grounded, unvarnished look at where nonprofit tech is headed, earbud up. 

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:20:02 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2657 Nonprofits are in buzzword hell—AI, tipping, data lakes, CRMs, donor privacy. What actually matters? In this sharply honest conversation, Katrina VanHuss sits down with three industry tech pros—Emily Eakin, Mark Becker, and Erik Tomalis—to unpack what’s real, what’s hype, and what leaders must do now. They tackle the GoFundMe controversy, the future of CRM, the rise of data-first strategy, and how AI can finally solve the staff-capacity crisis (without stealing anyone’s job). For a clear, grounded, unvarnished look at where nonprofit tech is headed, earbud up. 

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No It Gets Better's Playbook for Surviving Targeting 28 28 It Gets Better's Playbook for Surviving Targeting full 24808c75-be2e-4015-b22c-09f3e87fbb3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3260c643 Brian Wenke, Executive Director of It Gets Better, joins Katrina VanHuss to share how the organization has stayed relevant for 15 years—by evolving platforms, centering belonging, and guarding its mission.

From brand partnerships to smart digital moderation, this conversation is packed with real lessons for any nonprofit leader navigating a noisy world.

]]> Brian Wenke, Executive Director of It Gets Better, joins Katrina VanHuss to share how the organization has stayed relevant for 15 years—by evolving platforms, centering belonging, and guarding its mission.

From brand partnerships to smart digital moderation, this conversation is packed with real lessons for any nonprofit leader navigating a noisy world.

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:33:06 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2407 Brian Wenke, Executive Director of It Gets Better, joins Katrina VanHuss to share how the organization has stayed relevant for 15 years—by evolving platforms, centering belonging, and guarding its mission.

From brand partnerships to smart digital moderation, this conversation is packed with real lessons for any nonprofit leader navigating a noisy world.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Inside Nonprofit Tech 27 27 Inside Nonprofit Tech full edcb8637-09d4-437d-80e1-f3947db1534a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2132903 Shantanu Bose has been in places people don’t talk about…behind the closed doors at major nonprofit tech providers: Blackbaud, Kintera before acquisition, Classy, GoFundMe. Okay, maybe that’s a bit dramatic but 30 years in the business at high levels gives him a unique perspective. I tracked him down on sabbatical to find out what this mind-at-rest might produce. At the end of the podcast is an offer of community for high level tech leadership.

]]> Shantanu Bose has been in places people don’t talk about…behind the closed doors at major nonprofit tech providers: Blackbaud, Kintera before acquisition, Classy, GoFundMe. Okay, maybe that’s a bit dramatic but 30 years in the business at high levels gives him a unique perspective. I tracked him down on sabbatical to find out what this mind-at-rest might produce. At the end of the podcast is an offer of community for high level tech leadership.

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 20:30:53 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 1723 Shantanu Bose has been in places people don’t talk about…behind the closed doors at major nonprofit tech providers: Blackbaud, Kintera before acquisition, Classy, GoFundMe. Okay, maybe that’s a bit dramatic but 30 years in the business at high levels gives him a unique perspective. I tracked him down on sabbatical to find out what this mind-at-rest might produce. At the end of the podcast is an offer of community for high level tech leadership.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No The Psychology of Asking and Giving 26 26 The Psychology of Asking and Giving full a4ad3743-1009-4dca-a4ca-12d55e7b0124 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd1ef9e9 The Psychology of Asking and Giving explores the psychology of generosity, persuasion, and human connection—especially in the nonprofit sector. Hosted by Katrina VanHuss, a longtime fundraising strategist, and Otis Fulton, a social psychologist, this episode explores why people find asking others for money so difficult and how people decide to give. Whether you work in philanthropy or just care about making change, this show digs into the deeper psychology behind asking—and why people say yes.

]]> The Psychology of Asking and Giving explores the psychology of generosity, persuasion, and human connection—especially in the nonprofit sector. Hosted by Katrina VanHuss, a longtime fundraising strategist, and Otis Fulton, a social psychologist, this episode explores why people find asking others for money so difficult and how people decide to give. Whether you work in philanthropy or just care about making change, this show digs into the deeper psychology behind asking—and why people say yes.

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:13:17 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 718 The Psychology of Asking and Giving explores the psychology of generosity, persuasion, and human connection—especially in the nonprofit sector. Hosted by Katrina VanHuss, a longtime fundraising strategist, and Otis Fulton, a social psychologist, this episode explores why people find asking others for money so difficult and how people decide to give. Whether you work in philanthropy or just care about making change, this show digs into the deeper psychology behind asking—and why people say yes.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Transforming “Little A” Advocacy into “Big A” Activism: A Conversation with Courtney Bugler 25 25 Transforming “Little A” Advocacy into “Big A” Activism: A Conversation with Courtney Bugler full c3e95253-a1aa-4e41-9bbd-e4752a5ed0de https://share.transistor.fm/s/eabca9c0 What happens when traditional advocacy doesn’t cut it anymore? 

In a raw and timely conversation, I sat down with Courtney Bugler, CEO of ZERO Prostate Cancer, to talk about the shift from “little a” advocacy to “Big A” activism—and what it means for nonprofit leaders navigating fear, risk, and rising misinformation. 

Courtney doesn’t flinch when the stakes are high. She names what’s broken, leads with values, and challenges the rest of us to get louder. 

Her message? Chaos is the point. So, we better show up loud enough to break through it. 

]]> What happens when traditional advocacy doesn’t cut it anymore? 

In a raw and timely conversation, I sat down with Courtney Bugler, CEO of ZERO Prostate Cancer, to talk about the shift from “little a” advocacy to “Big A” activism—and what it means for nonprofit leaders navigating fear, risk, and rising misinformation. 

Courtney doesn’t flinch when the stakes are high. She names what’s broken, leads with values, and challenges the rest of us to get louder. 

Her message? Chaos is the point. So, we better show up loud enough to break through it. 

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:05:50 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2030 What happens when traditional advocacy doesn’t cut it anymore? 

In a raw and timely conversation, I sat down with Courtney Bugler, CEO of ZERO Prostate Cancer, to talk about the shift from “little a” advocacy to “Big A” activism—and what it means for nonprofit leaders navigating fear, risk, and rising misinformation. 

Courtney doesn’t flinch when the stakes are high. She names what’s broken, leads with values, and challenges the rest of us to get louder. 

Her message? Chaos is the point. So, we better show up loud enough to break through it. 

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No P2P Fundraising & Generational Change 24 24 P2P Fundraising & Generational Change full e3f82ba4-3f30-4c26-b2eb-6986fdbfc2d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a3343f7 In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of peer-to-peer fundraising and ask some provocative questions: Should we still organize fundraising efforts around traditional formats like walks, runs, and rides? Why do those formats often make sense to nonprofit staff but fall flat with volunteers? We’ll unpack the behavioral trends of different generations, explore whether DIY fundraising is the real solution, and ask the question no one seems to be asking: Why aren’t we talking more about gaming and streaming?

 

Joining us for this conversation are three fundraising powerhouses: Aimee Simpson, Chief Development Officer at the Immune Deficiency Foundation; Michael Wasserman, CEO and Co-Founder of Tiltify; and Katrina VanHuss, Founder of Turnkey For Good.

]]> In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of peer-to-peer fundraising and ask some provocative questions: Should we still organize fundraising efforts around traditional formats like walks, runs, and rides? Why do those formats often make sense to nonprofit staff but fall flat with volunteers? We’ll unpack the behavioral trends of different generations, explore whether DIY fundraising is the real solution, and ask the question no one seems to be asking: Why aren’t we talking more about gaming and streaming?

 

Joining us for this conversation are three fundraising powerhouses: Aimee Simpson, Chief Development Officer at the Immune Deficiency Foundation; Michael Wasserman, CEO and Co-Founder of Tiltify; and Katrina VanHuss, Founder of Turnkey For Good.

]]> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:25:29 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2446 In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of peer-to-peer fundraising and ask some provocative questions: Should we still organize fundraising efforts around traditional formats like walks, runs, and rides? Why do those formats often make sense to nonprofit staff but fall flat with volunteers? We’ll unpack the behavioral trends of different generations, explore whether DIY fundraising is the real solution, and ask the question no one seems to be asking: Why aren’t we talking more about gaming and streaming?

 

Joining us for this conversation are three fundraising powerhouses: Aimee Simpson, Chief Development Officer at the Immune Deficiency Foundation; Michael Wasserman, CEO and Co-Founder of Tiltify; and Katrina VanHuss, Founder of Turnkey For Good.

]]> fundraising,nonprofits,non-profits,nonprofit organisation,non-profit organisation,peer to peer fundraising,turnkey for good, Immune Deficiency Foundation,DIY Fundraising,Titltify No Nonprofit Mergers 23 23 Nonprofit Mergers full dde99417-4985-44aa-b8f9-9f76009934ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/10218084 Katrina VanHuss, CEO Turnkey, interviews two CEOs who have successfully merged nonprofits to great advantage to their respective missions.

Colon Cancer Alliance CEO Michael Sapienza successfully merged two nonprofits. John Lehr, CEO Parkinson Foundation, has merged nonprofits twice with success.

These CEOs talk about the path, the pain, the purpose and the product of those mergers.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Katrina VanHuss, CEO Turnkey, interviews two CEOs who have successfully merged nonprofits to great advantage to their respective missions.

Colon Cancer Alliance CEO Michael Sapienza successfully merged two nonprofits. John Lehr, CEO Parkinson Foundation, has merged nonprofits twice with success.

These CEOs talk about the path, the pain, the purpose and the product of those mergers.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:23:48 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 3055 Katrina VanHuss, CEO Turnkey, interviews two CEOs who have successfully merged nonprofits to great advantage to their respective missions.

Colon Cancer Alliance CEO Michael Sapienza successfully merged two nonprofits. John Lehr, CEO Parkinson Foundation, has merged nonprofits twice with success.

These CEOs talk about the path, the pain, the purpose and the product of those mergers.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Trump Got Elected: How You Should Prepare 22 22 Trump Got Elected: How You Should Prepare full 6e210ee7-710b-479e-9a3f-3aff08e6e2f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28635b48 In this episode, I break down the four critical actions every nonprofit leader must take in the face of mounting challenges: double down on major gifts while building community, merge for greater impact, find your people, and prioritize self-care. But why these steps?
 
 I dive into the psychology behind it, exploring how the Just World Hypothesis fuels neoliberal policies that deepen inequality, erode social safety nets, and reshape the nonprofit landscape. Discover how cognitive biases, political ideologies, and shifting donor behaviors are changing the game—and what you can do to navigate this new reality.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> In this episode, I break down the four critical actions every nonprofit leader must take in the face of mounting challenges: double down on major gifts while building community, merge for greater impact, find your people, and prioritize self-care. But why these steps?
 
 I dive into the psychology behind it, exploring how the Just World Hypothesis fuels neoliberal policies that deepen inequality, erode social safety nets, and reshape the nonprofit landscape. Discover how cognitive biases, political ideologies, and shifting donor behaviors are changing the game—and what you can do to navigate this new reality.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 14:01:04 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 1019 In this episode, I break down the four critical actions every nonprofit leader must take in the face of mounting challenges: double down on major gifts while building community, merge for greater impact, find your people, and prioritize self-care. But why these steps?
 
 I dive into the psychology behind it, exploring how the Just World Hypothesis fuels neoliberal policies that deepen inequality, erode social safety nets, and reshape the nonprofit landscape. Discover how cognitive biases, political ideologies, and shifting donor behaviors are changing the game—and what you can do to navigate this new reality.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No How People Respond to Recognition, and How That Helps You Raise Money, Part 2 21 21 How People Respond to Recognition, and How That Helps You Raise Money, Part 2 full 60ef9118-6d82-458a-9bbd-5947efd04953 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9984e10 Psychologist Dr. Otis Fulton and Turnkey Founder Katrina VanHuss discuss (as if they were on their on back porch...they're married) how recognition works at the psychological level. Part 2

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Psychologist Dr. Otis Fulton and Turnkey Founder Katrina VanHuss discuss (as if they were on their on back porch...they're married) how recognition works at the psychological level. Part 2

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 1669 Psychologist Dr. Otis Fulton and Turnkey Founder Katrina VanHuss discuss (as if they were on their on back porch...they're married) how recognition works at the psychological level. Part 2

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No How People Respond to Recognition, and How That Helps You Raise Money, Part 1 20 20 How People Respond to Recognition, and How That Helps You Raise Money, Part 1 full 6294f1d2-33ce-4bb7-aec3-00f3d940ac09 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0991d575 Psychologist Dr. Otis Fulton and Turnkey Founder Katrina VanHuss discuss (as if they were on their on back porch...they're married) how recognition works at the psychological level. Part 1

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Psychologist Dr. Otis Fulton and Turnkey Founder Katrina VanHuss discuss (as if they were on their on back porch...they're married) how recognition works at the psychological level. Part 1

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:12:35 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2453 Psychologist Dr. Otis Fulton and Turnkey Founder Katrina VanHuss discuss (as if they were on their on back porch...they're married) how recognition works at the psychological level. Part 1

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Rethinking Revenue for the Content Creator Boom 19 19 Rethinking Revenue for the Content Creator Boom full 032cfa0f-5dd8-4ca9-a0e6-6ca51d6d841a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0542a40 The boundaries between livestream fundraising and traditional peer-to-peer fundraising are disappearing. Our donors and fundraisers are iterating faster than we are, erasing the difference between these two departments as influencers become content creators who are team captains. This "horseshoe dynamic" requires a restructuring of the revenue department. Not doing so means losing constituents and income.
 
 Michael Wasserman, founder of Tiltify, and Katrina VanHuss, founder of Turnkey For Good, discuss these changes in both technical and organizational terms.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> The boundaries between livestream fundraising and traditional peer-to-peer fundraising are disappearing. Our donors and fundraisers are iterating faster than we are, erasing the difference between these two departments as influencers become content creators who are team captains. This "horseshoe dynamic" requires a restructuring of the revenue department. Not doing so means losing constituents and income.
 
 Michael Wasserman, founder of Tiltify, and Katrina VanHuss, founder of Turnkey For Good, discuss these changes in both technical and organizational terms.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:44:43 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2314 The boundaries between livestream fundraising and traditional peer-to-peer fundraising are disappearing. Our donors and fundraisers are iterating faster than we are, erasing the difference between these two departments as influencers become content creators who are team captains. This "horseshoe dynamic" requires a restructuring of the revenue department. Not doing so means losing constituents and income.
 
 Michael Wasserman, founder of Tiltify, and Katrina VanHuss, founder of Turnkey For Good, discuss these changes in both technical and organizational terms.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No What to Do About Facebook’s Fundraising Changes 18 18 What to Do About Facebook’s Fundraising Changes full 649e2abc-ea06-4135-8e2c-19d0a960ef86 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14c9ce9d Facebook ceased processing donations in Ireland in 2023. Adrian O’Flynn, Founder of GYSS in Ireland, had to contend with this situation that we in the US now fear. How his firm and its social good clients managed this turn, and when, will surprise and delight you. Turnkey For Good Founder, Katrina VanHuss, and O’Flynn take an in-depth look at Facebook’s twists and turns and how someone in your shoes can manage them successfully. 

Sands Walk 100k In September Campaign: https://fundraising.sands.org.uk/event/walk-100k-in-september 

Facebook & Website Fundraising: https://www.turnkeyforgood.com/s/FB-decline-in-UK.jpg

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Facebook ceased processing donations in Ireland in 2023. Adrian O’Flynn, Founder of GYSS in Ireland, had to contend with this situation that we in the US now fear. How his firm and its social good clients managed this turn, and when, will surprise and delight you. Turnkey For Good Founder, Katrina VanHuss, and O’Flynn take an in-depth look at Facebook’s twists and turns and how someone in your shoes can manage them successfully. 

Sands Walk 100k In September Campaign: https://fundraising.sands.org.uk/event/walk-100k-in-september 

Facebook & Website Fundraising: https://www.turnkeyforgood.com/s/FB-decline-in-UK.jpg

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2920 Facebook ceased processing donations in Ireland in 2023. Adrian O’Flynn, Founder of GYSS in Ireland, had to contend with this situation that we in the US now fear. How his firm and its social good clients managed this turn, and when, will surprise and delight you. Turnkey For Good Founder, Katrina VanHuss, and O’Flynn take an in-depth look at Facebook’s twists and turns and how someone in your shoes can manage them successfully. 

Sands Walk 100k In September Campaign: https://fundraising.sands.org.uk/event/walk-100k-in-september 

Facebook & Website Fundraising: https://www.turnkeyforgood.com/s/FB-decline-in-UK.jpg

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Fundraising in a Political Season 17 17 Fundraising in a Political Season full 9cc758ab-6390-4d26-bef8-852e49dcda98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f251b56 Most of us are afraid that the very noisy political environment could hurt our fundraising results. Dr. Otis Fulton, VP Psychological Strategy,  and Katrina VanHuss, Founder of Turnkey For Good, join Shanna Birky, VP Customer Experience at Classy, to discuss the intersection of political noise and social good fundraising and how it might impact your fundraising. They’ll also hit communications strategies for post-election, and how to prepare for either outcome.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go. 

]]> Most of us are afraid that the very noisy political environment could hurt our fundraising results. Dr. Otis Fulton, VP Psychological Strategy,  and Katrina VanHuss, Founder of Turnkey For Good, join Shanna Birky, VP Customer Experience at Classy, to discuss the intersection of political noise and social good fundraising and how it might impact your fundraising. They’ll also hit communications strategies for post-election, and how to prepare for either outcome.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go. 

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2691 Most of us are afraid that the very noisy political environment could hurt our fundraising results. Dr. Otis Fulton, VP Psychological Strategy,  and Katrina VanHuss, Founder of Turnkey For Good, join Shanna Birky, VP Customer Experience at Classy, to discuss the intersection of political noise and social good fundraising and how it might impact your fundraising. They’ll also hit communications strategies for post-election, and how to prepare for either outcome.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go. 

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Guess where the money is, community or events? 16 16 Guess where the money is, community or events? full eb82c0e7-f48b-40eb-9fc8-4015d57552fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/b60fee2e Raising money with events has been getting harder. Acquisition got harder. Retention got lower. Event leaders are losing their jobs. Why? Turns out we were systematizing the wrong thing. We should have been systematizing the building of communities. Communities sometimes hold events. Events rarely hold communities. We had it backwards and our results prove it. Join us to gain a full understanding of the psychological difference between a community and an event, and the likely outcomes of each. Learn why identity is an important part of community building, and why events don’t use identity nearly as well, impacting event financial results and lifetime donor/fundraiser value. Robin Paterson with Cystic Fibrosis joins Kate and Otis to tell you how it works in real life.
 
Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Raising money with events has been getting harder. Acquisition got harder. Retention got lower. Event leaders are losing their jobs. Why? Turns out we were systematizing the wrong thing. We should have been systematizing the building of communities. Communities sometimes hold events. Events rarely hold communities. We had it backwards and our results prove it. Join us to gain a full understanding of the psychological difference between a community and an event, and the likely outcomes of each. Learn why identity is an important part of community building, and why events don’t use identity nearly as well, impacting event financial results and lifetime donor/fundraiser value. Robin Paterson with Cystic Fibrosis joins Kate and Otis to tell you how it works in real life.
 
Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:45:51 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 1699 Raising money with events has been getting harder. Acquisition got harder. Retention got lower. Event leaders are losing their jobs. Why? Turns out we were systematizing the wrong thing. We should have been systematizing the building of communities. Communities sometimes hold events. Events rarely hold communities. We had it backwards and our results prove it. Join us to gain a full understanding of the psychological difference between a community and an event, and the likely outcomes of each. Learn why identity is an important part of community building, and why events don’t use identity nearly as well, impacting event financial results and lifetime donor/fundraiser value. Robin Paterson with Cystic Fibrosis joins Kate and Otis to tell you how it works in real life.
 
Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Your Livestream Fundraiser Just Became a Creator 15 15 Your Livestream Fundraiser Just Became a Creator full 6905bf78-5730-496a-af9d-4c42ac9b3479 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dde9b245 Michael Wasserman, Founder and CEO of Tiltify, explains why addressing the tools of social influencers in the specific and incorrect terms of “livestream/gaming” is limiting to results. He recommends and demonstrates repositioning those tools to enable people who manage social influencers to succeed and support ALL areas of fundraising. Katrina suggests quitting your job and jumping to the next one because your organization may never get over seeing you as that “gaming fundraiser.” Dr. Otis Fulton explains how content creators can help you build your nonprofit community.  In short, it was fun.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Michael Wasserman, Founder and CEO of Tiltify, explains why addressing the tools of social influencers in the specific and incorrect terms of “livestream/gaming” is limiting to results. He recommends and demonstrates repositioning those tools to enable people who manage social influencers to succeed and support ALL areas of fundraising. Katrina suggests quitting your job and jumping to the next one because your organization may never get over seeing you as that “gaming fundraiser.” Dr. Otis Fulton explains how content creators can help you build your nonprofit community.  In short, it was fun.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:13:14 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2608 Michael Wasserman, Founder and CEO of Tiltify, explains why addressing the tools of social influencers in the specific and incorrect terms of “livestream/gaming” is limiting to results. He recommends and demonstrates repositioning those tools to enable people who manage social influencers to succeed and support ALL areas of fundraising. Katrina suggests quitting your job and jumping to the next one because your organization may never get over seeing you as that “gaming fundraiser.” Dr. Otis Fulton explains how content creators can help you build your nonprofit community.  In short, it was fun.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Social Fundraising Psychology, An Interview by Wayne Zell 14 14 Social Fundraising Psychology, An Interview by Wayne Zell full c40b3be6-e671-4e2d-ad12-90f1d066707d https://share.transistor.fm/s/31afe835 Attorney and popular podcaster Wayne Zell, CEO & Managing Member of Zell Law Firm, interviews Dr. Otis Fulton, Social Psychologist and Turnkey For Good VP of Psychological Strategy, about social fundraising and the underlying psychology on the Blueprint for Wealth Podcast.


Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Attorney and popular podcaster Wayne Zell, CEO & Managing Member of Zell Law Firm, interviews Dr. Otis Fulton, Social Psychologist and Turnkey For Good VP of Psychological Strategy, about social fundraising and the underlying psychology on the Blueprint for Wealth Podcast.


Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 1928 Attorney and popular podcaster Wayne Zell, CEO & Managing Member of Zell Law Firm, interviews Dr. Otis Fulton, Social Psychologist and Turnkey For Good VP of Psychological Strategy, about social fundraising and the underlying psychology on the Blueprint for Wealth Podcast.


Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No AI For Good - But Is It? 13 13 AI For Good - But Is It? full d8cc74dc-918e-43e2-a079-4e1165459c43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4da07591 AI is all over the news lately, causing CEOs and organizations to assume they know everything they need to know about AI. Assumption is dangerous. 
 
 We don’t want to be left behind. We are eager for our organizations to use AI quickly, often with little accountability from stakeholders to question or press pause. We may be putting our missions at risk as a result. Combined with a lack of direction and little to no structured training, use of AI could be high risk. 
 
 What to do? We’ve never been here before. Our guests help us explore how we can identify and address the risks, while still enjoying the benefits of AI. 
 
 With guests: 
 
 - Nathan Chappell, Senior VP of DonorSearch and Co-Founder of Fundraising AI, and author of "The Generosity Crisis"
 
 - Darren Winter, AI Ethics Expert and a PhD Candidate in AI Ethics
 
 Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go!

]]> AI is all over the news lately, causing CEOs and organizations to assume they know everything they need to know about AI. Assumption is dangerous. 
 
 We don’t want to be left behind. We are eager for our organizations to use AI quickly, often with little accountability from stakeholders to question or press pause. We may be putting our missions at risk as a result. Combined with a lack of direction and little to no structured training, use of AI could be high risk. 
 
 What to do? We’ve never been here before. Our guests help us explore how we can identify and address the risks, while still enjoying the benefits of AI. 
 
 With guests: 
 
 - Nathan Chappell, Senior VP of DonorSearch and Co-Founder of Fundraising AI, and author of "The Generosity Crisis"
 
 - Darren Winter, AI Ethics Expert and a PhD Candidate in AI Ethics
 
 Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go!

]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 08:58:06 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2251 AI is all over the news lately, causing CEOs and organizations to assume they know everything they need to know about AI. Assumption is dangerous. 
 
 We don’t want to be left behind. We are eager for our organizations to use AI quickly, often with little accountability from stakeholders to question or press pause. We may be putting our missions at risk as a result. Combined with a lack of direction and little to no structured training, use of AI could be high risk. 
 
 What to do? We’ve never been here before. Our guests help us explore how we can identify and address the risks, while still enjoying the benefits of AI. 
 
 With guests: 
 
 - Nathan Chappell, Senior VP of DonorSearch and Co-Founder of Fundraising AI, and author of "The Generosity Crisis"
 
 - Darren Winter, AI Ethics Expert and a PhD Candidate in AI Ethics
 
 Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go!

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Social Good Entrepreneur, An Interview by Wayne Zell 12 12 Social Good Entrepreneur, An Interview by Wayne Zell full 84cabdfe-8528-4744-9ef3-d8dd3c2a4da4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cb66ebb In a rare experience as the interrogatee and not the interrogator, Katrina VanHuss is interviewed by old friend and legal expert Wayne Zell, Managing Member and CEO of Zell Law, on his Blueprint for Wealth Podcast. In a wide-ranging interview, Wayne and Katrina discuss topics as varied as:

  •  Brand – nonprofit versus for-profit, what’s the same and what’s the difference?
  •  The success of the Pan Mass Challenge under CEO Jarrett Collins
  •  A comparison of volunteer-led versus staff-led initiatives
  •  CEO Paula Schneider’s re-engineering of the Susan G. Komen organization
  •  Early Race For The Cure versus early Relay For Life
  •  The female experience of the double bind and how it impacts work life
  •  Why grocery stores are not like nonprofits
  •  What happened to make Katrina quit selling water bottles and tee shirts
  •  Insufficient justification and why it matters
  •  The impact of the social validation feedback loop
  •  How al-Qaeda works

 
 
 Yes, Wayne Zell is THAT good of an interviewer, keeping Katrina on the rails and focused for an entire podcast. He is the master, and not just at preserving wealth for his clients through Zell Law.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> In a rare experience as the interrogatee and not the interrogator, Katrina VanHuss is interviewed by old friend and legal expert Wayne Zell, Managing Member and CEO of Zell Law, on his Blueprint for Wealth Podcast. In a wide-ranging interview, Wayne and Katrina discuss topics as varied as:

  •  Brand – nonprofit versus for-profit, what’s the same and what’s the difference?
  •  The success of the Pan Mass Challenge under CEO Jarrett Collins
  •  A comparison of volunteer-led versus staff-led initiatives
  •  CEO Paula Schneider’s re-engineering of the Susan G. Komen organization
  •  Early Race For The Cure versus early Relay For Life
  •  The female experience of the double bind and how it impacts work life
  •  Why grocery stores are not like nonprofits
  •  What happened to make Katrina quit selling water bottles and tee shirts
  •  Insufficient justification and why it matters
  •  The impact of the social validation feedback loop
  •  How al-Qaeda works

 
 
 Yes, Wayne Zell is THAT good of an interviewer, keeping Katrina on the rails and focused for an entire podcast. He is the master, and not just at preserving wealth for his clients through Zell Law.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:39:11 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 1787 In a rare experience as the interrogatee and not the interrogator, Katrina VanHuss is interviewed by old friend and legal expert Wayne Zell, Managing Member and CEO of Zell Law, on his Blueprint for Wealth Podcast. In a wide-ranging interview, Wayne and Katrina discuss topics as varied as:

  •  Brand – nonprofit versus for-profit, what’s the same and what’s the difference?
  •  The success of the Pan Mass Challenge under CEO Jarrett Collins
  •  A comparison of volunteer-led versus staff-led initiatives
  •  CEO Paula Schneider’s re-engineering of the Susan G. Komen organization
  •  Early Race For The Cure versus early Relay For Life
  •  The female experience of the double bind and how it impacts work life
  •  Why grocery stores are not like nonprofits
  •  What happened to make Katrina quit selling water bottles and tee shirts
  •  Insufficient justification and why it matters
  •  The impact of the social validation feedback loop
  •  How al-Qaeda works

 
 
 Yes, Wayne Zell is THAT good of an interviewer, keeping Katrina on the rails and focused for an entire podcast. He is the master, and not just at preserving wealth for his clients through Zell Law.

Need somewhere to get immediate help from experienced peers, without judgment? Here you go.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Event Design and Constituent Relationships 11 11 Event Design and Constituent Relationships full 9eb2b9c5-d88e-43a9-a1b7-b063f4ecdbaf https://share.transistor.fm/s/512ed21f The design of a nonprofit event has a profound impact on participants. It influences how much they donate or raise, and, most importantly, if they return the following year. In this episode, Blue Sea Foundation CEO, Brian Carney, describes how his organization designed Canada’s largest fundraising event, Coldest Night of the Year. Lessons learned by Brian and his team regarding things like swag and creating community make up the secret sauce behind the event’s success. 

]]> The design of a nonprofit event has a profound impact on participants. It influences how much they donate or raise, and, most importantly, if they return the following year. In this episode, Blue Sea Foundation CEO, Brian Carney, describes how his organization designed Canada’s largest fundraising event, Coldest Night of the Year. Lessons learned by Brian and his team regarding things like swag and creating community make up the secret sauce behind the event’s success. 

]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:25:15 -0400 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 1952 The design of a nonprofit event has a profound impact on participants. It influences how much they donate or raise, and, most importantly, if they return the following year. In this episode, Blue Sea Foundation CEO, Brian Carney, describes how his organization designed Canada’s largest fundraising event, Coldest Night of the Year. Lessons learned by Brian and his team regarding things like swag and creating community make up the secret sauce behind the event’s success. 

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Boards: Five Fixes to Get to Great 10 10 Boards: Five Fixes to Get to Great full 014a5b5a-3aa7-4a4b-ab6d-d451045f9b25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2f370d9 A veteran of board management and strategy, Anne Marie Forbes helps to identify, name, and address the most prevalent foibles of dysfunctional boards. We help you see the ways to reach a better place, and even show you some tools that can assist. Whether you are a board member, an Executive Director or CEO, or a staff person responsible for preparing for board meetings, this will be helpful.  


Discussion points:  

  • Bad recruitment—How to stop doing that.  

  • Bad onboarding—Helping board members understand their job.  

  • Connection to the strategic plan—Helping board members see and understand the connection.  

  • Board meeting preparation by staff—Prepping for the meeting without shutting down all other work and avoiding demoralizing staff when their work is not even read by the board members.  

  • Board meeting preparation by board members—Helping board members show up prepared.  

If you want to see the full demo of Zeck software, you can watch the webinar here: https://www.turnkeyforgood.com/webinars/boards-five-fixes-to-get-to-great 

]]> A veteran of board management and strategy, Anne Marie Forbes helps to identify, name, and address the most prevalent foibles of dysfunctional boards. We help you see the ways to reach a better place, and even show you some tools that can assist. Whether you are a board member, an Executive Director or CEO, or a staff person responsible for preparing for board meetings, this will be helpful.  


Discussion points:  

  • Bad recruitment—How to stop doing that.  

  • Bad onboarding—Helping board members understand their job.  

  • Connection to the strategic plan—Helping board members see and understand the connection.  

  • Board meeting preparation by staff—Prepping for the meeting without shutting down all other work and avoiding demoralizing staff when their work is not even read by the board members.  

  • Board meeting preparation by board members—Helping board members show up prepared.  

If you want to see the full demo of Zeck software, you can watch the webinar here: https://www.turnkeyforgood.com/webinars/boards-five-fixes-to-get-to-great 

]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:10:27 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 1515 A veteran of board management and strategy, Anne Marie Forbes helps to identify, name, and address the most prevalent foibles of dysfunctional boards. We help you see the ways to reach a better place, and even show you some tools that can assist. Whether you are a board member, an Executive Director or CEO, or a staff person responsible for preparing for board meetings, this will be helpful.  


Discussion points:  

  • Bad recruitment—How to stop doing that.  

  • Bad onboarding—Helping board members understand their job.  

  • Connection to the strategic plan—Helping board members see and understand the connection.  

  • Board meeting preparation by staff—Prepping for the meeting without shutting down all other work and avoiding demoralizing staff when their work is not even read by the board members.  

  • Board meeting preparation by board members—Helping board members show up prepared.  

If you want to see the full demo of Zeck software, you can watch the webinar here: https://www.turnkeyforgood.com/webinars/boards-five-fixes-to-get-to-great 

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Social Fundraising & Today’s Events 9 9 Social Fundraising & Today’s Events full e2401aae-f334-48b1-994c-53b6e8d8a383 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62833bef Events were once called “walk-a-thons,” then “peer-to-peer,” and now are considered to be “social fundraising.” What’s unique about this way of getting small-dollar donors engaged? Join us as we talk to industry veteran Randi Corey (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, JDRF, and others) about the relationship of social fundraising revenue to a nonprofit’s total revenue. 

]]> Events were once called “walk-a-thons,” then “peer-to-peer,” and now are considered to be “social fundraising.” What’s unique about this way of getting small-dollar donors engaged? Join us as we talk to industry veteran Randi Corey (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, JDRF, and others) about the relationship of social fundraising revenue to a nonprofit’s total revenue. 

]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:17:15 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 1812 Events were once called “walk-a-thons,” then “peer-to-peer,” and now are considered to be “social fundraising.” What’s unique about this way of getting small-dollar donors engaged? Join us as we talk to industry veteran Randi Corey (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, JDRF, and others) about the relationship of social fundraising revenue to a nonprofit’s total revenue. 

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No The Pan Mass Challenge - How to Lead a Successful Event 8 8 The Pan Mass Challenge - How to Lead a Successful Event full 8f885660-759f-4338-9dfe-a213aa8a9e64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb7fac82 In this episode Katrina interviews the CEO of the Pan Mass Challenge, Jarrett Collins, who became CEO 17 days before the interview. It’s hard to call him a newbie however, as he served as both president and chief operating officer prior to taking the role. The Pan Mass Challenge is one of a small set of organizations that funnel monies directly to another entity, in this case the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Given that, focus is entirely on fundraising, which Jarrett and team do well having raised $72 million in 2023 through careful stewardship of long-time riders and volunteers.

]]> In this episode Katrina interviews the CEO of the Pan Mass Challenge, Jarrett Collins, who became CEO 17 days before the interview. It’s hard to call him a newbie however, as he served as both president and chief operating officer prior to taking the role. The Pan Mass Challenge is one of a small set of organizations that funnel monies directly to another entity, in this case the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Given that, focus is entirely on fundraising, which Jarrett and team do well having raised $72 million in 2023 through careful stewardship of long-time riders and volunteers.

]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:22:20 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2627 In this episode Katrina interviews the CEO of the Pan Mass Challenge, Jarrett Collins, who became CEO 17 days before the interview. It’s hard to call him a newbie however, as he served as both president and chief operating officer prior to taking the role. The Pan Mass Challenge is one of a small set of organizations that funnel monies directly to another entity, in this case the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Given that, focus is entirely on fundraising, which Jarrett and team do well having raised $72 million in 2023 through careful stewardship of long-time riders and volunteers.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Gestalt 2 — A Guide to Supportive Conversations 7 7 Gestalt 2 — A Guide to Supportive Conversations full 09e32f4e-6ae5-4cc3-a5af-02f792183f29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/10ed7b7d Giving and taking advice is hard. Gestalt Language Protocol is a way to communicate that both conveys information and builds strong positive relationships. 

In this episode, we dig into the psychology behind why Gestalt is such a powerful tool. What is it people really want when they ask for advice? 
The answer may surprise you...

]]> Giving and taking advice is hard. Gestalt Language Protocol is a way to communicate that both conveys information and builds strong positive relationships. 

In this episode, we dig into the psychology behind why Gestalt is such a powerful tool. What is it people really want when they ask for advice? 
The answer may surprise you...

]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 14:15:26 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 451 Giving and taking advice is hard. Gestalt Language Protocol is a way to communicate that both conveys information and builds strong positive relationships. 

In this episode, we dig into the psychology behind why Gestalt is such a powerful tool. What is it people really want when they ask for advice? 
The answer may surprise you...

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Crisis Communications - What Happened with GLSEN & Target? 6 6 Crisis Communications - What Happened with GLSEN & Target? full 546ffa64-e4c6-4cf8-8b41-3c40e55a79ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/02497fb3 The deputy director of development for GLSEN was desperate to protect me, him, and everyone else. From who? Far right extremists.

]]> The deputy director of development for GLSEN was desperate to protect me, him, and everyone else. From who? Far right extremists.

]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 1572 The deputy director of development for GLSEN was desperate to protect me, him, and everyone else. From who? Far right extremists.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Gestalt Language Protocol 5 5 Gestalt Language Protocol full 7e955f32-e592-44ca-8128-3411c31a2038 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2f8f6f6 You’ve been in those conversations with someone at work who just rubs you the wrong way. No matter what they say, it’s hard for you to agree with them.  Or you’ve been the one that someone just won’t listen to. You tell them the answer, but it feels like they don’t want to hear it.  

Join Katrina VanHuss, Founder Turnkey For Good, and Kate Barnette, VP Client Engagement Turnkey For Good in this podcast as they give the gift of Gestalt Language Protocol, which will:

  • Explain the psychology behind the bad feelings that get in the way of work
  • Teach you how to avoid having information exchange happen that way.

Using these techniques, you’ll come away with a better exchange of information—and better relationships.

]]> You’ve been in those conversations with someone at work who just rubs you the wrong way. No matter what they say, it’s hard for you to agree with them.  Or you’ve been the one that someone just won’t listen to. You tell them the answer, but it feels like they don’t want to hear it.  

Join Katrina VanHuss, Founder Turnkey For Good, and Kate Barnette, VP Client Engagement Turnkey For Good in this podcast as they give the gift of Gestalt Language Protocol, which will:

  • Explain the psychology behind the bad feelings that get in the way of work
  • Teach you how to avoid having information exchange happen that way.

Using these techniques, you’ll come away with a better exchange of information—and better relationships.

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2160 You’ve been in those conversations with someone at work who just rubs you the wrong way. No matter what they say, it’s hard for you to agree with them.  Or you’ve been the one that someone just won’t listen to. You tell them the answer, but it feels like they don’t want to hear it.  

Join Katrina VanHuss, Founder Turnkey For Good, and Kate Barnette, VP Client Engagement Turnkey For Good in this podcast as they give the gift of Gestalt Language Protocol, which will:

  • Explain the psychology behind the bad feelings that get in the way of work
  • Teach you how to avoid having information exchange happen that way.

Using these techniques, you’ll come away with a better exchange of information—and better relationships.

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Katrina VanHuss' "Jerry McGuire-like" Manifesto 4 4 Katrina VanHuss' "Jerry McGuire-like" Manifesto full f60f36a1-9879-4240-8a75-94ad5f39407e https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f20cd90 In this episode, Katrina has a Jerry McGuire moment. She covers how a person’s identity is strengthened by community embedment through the self-validation feedback loop, how social good organizations currently invest heavily in nonproductive activities, and how you—yes, you—will save the world from societal fracture. 

]]> In this episode, Katrina has a Jerry McGuire moment. She covers how a person’s identity is strengthened by community embedment through the self-validation feedback loop, how social good organizations currently invest heavily in nonproductive activities, and how you—yes, you—will save the world from societal fracture. 

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:54:02 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 1081 In this episode, Katrina has a Jerry McGuire moment. She covers how a person’s identity is strengthened by community embedment through the self-validation feedback loop, how social good organizations currently invest heavily in nonproductive activities, and how you—yes, you—will save the world from societal fracture. 

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Navigating Difficult Conversations 3 3 Navigating Difficult Conversations full 082a7c09-e018-45f3-9a10-f55983c9046d https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec7dddf0 Successfully navigating a difficult conversation is as important a skill as keyboarding. It is your route to moving your ideas and your mission forward. So, why do important conversations so often go off the rails?  

During important conversations, your bodily responses get involved. Facts fade away and the goal changes from moving the mission forward to “winning” the conversation.  


But we have choices. In these moments, we can be disciplined and use methods proven to advance the mission and protect relationships, or we can crash and burn but “win” our short-term point. 

]]> Successfully navigating a difficult conversation is as important a skill as keyboarding. It is your route to moving your ideas and your mission forward. So, why do important conversations so often go off the rails?  

During important conversations, your bodily responses get involved. Facts fade away and the goal changes from moving the mission forward to “winning” the conversation.  


But we have choices. In these moments, we can be disciplined and use methods proven to advance the mission and protect relationships, or we can crash and burn but “win” our short-term point. 

]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 1730 Successfully navigating a difficult conversation is as important a skill as keyboarding. It is your route to moving your ideas and your mission forward. So, why do important conversations so often go off the rails?  

During important conversations, your bodily responses get involved. Facts fade away and the goal changes from moving the mission forward to “winning” the conversation.  


But we have choices. In these moments, we can be disciplined and use methods proven to advance the mission and protect relationships, or we can crash and burn but “win” our short-term point. 

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No The Path to Revenue Runs Through Community 2 2 The Path to Revenue Runs Through Community full 13a9f88a-0849-4c01-b381-f54c0ddc8908 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3e363f3 The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) uncovered a crazy truth recently: if we don’t focus on revenue, the revenue shows up. If we focus on providing constituents with connection and service INSIDE our revenue products, revenue shows up. If we focus on the top of the funnel, the bottom of the funnel takes care of itself. Hear how PBTF transformed a Facebook Challenge Group into a community hub. 

]]> The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) uncovered a crazy truth recently: if we don’t focus on revenue, the revenue shows up. If we focus on providing constituents with connection and service INSIDE our revenue products, revenue shows up. If we focus on the top of the funnel, the bottom of the funnel takes care of itself. Hear how PBTF transformed a Facebook Challenge Group into a community hub. 

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:28:40 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 2187 The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) uncovered a crazy truth recently: if we don’t focus on revenue, the revenue shows up. If we focus on providing constituents with connection and service INSIDE our revenue products, revenue shows up. If we focus on the top of the funnel, the bottom of the funnel takes care of itself. Hear how PBTF transformed a Facebook Challenge Group into a community hub. 

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No Decline of the Small Dollar Donor 1 1 Decline of the Small Dollar Donor full 651e6820-031b-491f-87da-7b1ac64e2912 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1b1ba42 Our pipeline is emptying. The small donor is in decline. Katrina moderates the conversation between Nathan Chappell (author of The Generosity Crisis), Jill Davis (now at PanCan and loaded for bear from other experience), Maria Clark (Chief Evangelist at GoodUnited and "has-seen-under-a-lot-of-blankets" at large nonprofits), and Otis Fulton, PhD (social psychologist who will help us understand what the heck the humans are doing!).

]]> Our pipeline is emptying. The small donor is in decline. Katrina moderates the conversation between Nathan Chappell (author of The Generosity Crisis), Jill Davis (now at PanCan and loaded for bear from other experience), Maria Clark (Chief Evangelist at GoodUnited and "has-seen-under-a-lot-of-blankets" at large nonprofits), and Otis Fulton, PhD (social psychologist who will help us understand what the heck the humans are doing!).

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:05:11 -0500 Katrina VanHuss Katrina VanHuss 3341 Our pipeline is emptying. The small donor is in decline. Katrina moderates the conversation between Nathan Chappell (author of The Generosity Crisis), Jill Davis (now at PanCan and loaded for bear from other experience), Maria Clark (Chief Evangelist at GoodUnited and "has-seen-under-a-lot-of-blankets" at large nonprofits), and Otis Fulton, PhD (social psychologist who will help us understand what the heck the humans are doing!).

]]> nonprofit, non-profit, social good, charity, fundraising, charity strategy, non profit strategy, leadership, gestalt, community No