501Crossroads

It's the 100th episode of 501Crossroads! We drink champagne and eat cake! And we talk about knowing when it's time to make a change or move on to the next thing. Plus- a related announcement from Marjorie and Natalie. Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliejablonski Marjorie on LinkedIn- http://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-moore 501Crossroads on Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/501crossroads 501Crossroads on Twitter-...

Do you ever see another organization get a huge grant or fantastic volunteer and have that bring out the big green monster in you? Natalie and Marjorie talk about how to handle jealousy in your organization and in yourself and how to make a strategic personal plan. Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliejablonski Marjorie on LinkedIn- http://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-moore 501Crossroads on Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/501crossroads 501Crossroads...

A few weeks ago Marjorie and Natalie grabbed the wine and talked about what candidates need to stop doing when applying for jobs. But there's a flip side. Hiring managers and HR people are doing some sketchy and shady things that need to stop today. Find out more in today's Wine on One. Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliejablonski Marjorie on LinkedIn- http://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-moore 501Crossroads on Facebook-...

Everyone is asking what the kids are doing these days and Jessica LaBozzetta from the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of St. Louis knows! A local chapter of the national grassroots YNPN, YNPN-STL and chapters like it in the US and Canada have monthly events to connect the young and young at heart together to build a stronger nonprofit ecosystem. Find the St. Louis chapter- www.ynpnstl.org, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Not in St. Louis? Find the chapter nearest to you at...

Marjorie and Natalie have interviewed their fair share of job applicants. Today, they grab a glass of wine and talk about what drives them crazy about applicants and how to stand out from the pack. Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliejablonski Marjorie on LinkedIn- http://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-moore 501Crossroads on Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/501crossroads 501Crossroads on Twitter- http://www.twitter.com/501crossroads Subscribe and...

Marjorie and Natalie have interviewed their fair share of job applicants. Today, they grab a glass of wine and talk about what drives them crazy about applicants and how to stand out from the pack. Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliejablonski Marjorie on LinkedIn- http://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-moore 501Crossroads on Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/501crossroads 501Crossroads on Twitter- http://www.twitter.com/501crossroads Subscribe and...

Big changes are happening to the tax code because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, but what does that mean for you and your nonprofit. From changes to taxes on Unrelated Business Income, changes to estate taxes, to changes to the standard and charitable deductions, there's a lot to digest and prepare for. Jen Vacha, CPA, CGMA is a Principal at Brown, Smith, Wallace and has more than 15 years of experience, specializing in not-for-profit, individual and small business returns. She's...

What's the charger for? How long until the candles burn out? Passed appetizers or stations? Buffet or seated dinner? Chicken or beef? Marjorie and Natalie demystify setting up the perfect special event table. From decorations, to setting the perfect table, to picking the perfect menu, we have you covered in this week's Wine on One! Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliejablonski Marjorie on LinkedIn-...

Imagine a world where your nonprofit had all the money you needed for marketing and the right people were receiving the messages you wanted them to get everyday. Jessica Thomas lives in that world and can help you transform your marketing. Jessica walks through the world of Google Grants, an easily obtainable way to get $10,000 of inkind gifts from Google, and their AdWords program. She explains how setting up remarketing campaigns can help you remind donors to purchase event tickets AND...

Did you watch your vacation fly out the window at the end of the year? This year, make a plan to take your vacation! Nothing is better than planning a great vacation... or staycation with a bottle of wine, so for this week's Wine on One, Marjorie and Natalie talk vacation, the health benefits of planning vacation, and tips and tricks for making it the perfect one for you! Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliejablonski Marjorie on LinkedIn-...

Dr. Jeannette Freed was, as she puts it, "Grumpy, frumpy, and dumpy," when she had the mac and cheese moment. As she was eating what she estimates was $.50 worth of left over mac and cheese that her baby didn't want so it wouldn't go to waste, she realized she was treating herself and her body like it was worth less than $.50. That's when everything changed started to change, one step at a time. More water, more sleep, less garbage mac and cheese. Today, it's five years later and Dr. Freed...

In today's Wine on One, we break out the Magic 8 Ball to make predictions on the new year. Will Marjorie stop finishing all the donuts? Will Natalie stop using her Nonprofit Ninja organizational skills to procrastinate? Will Marjorie FINALLY take Natalie's advice to write AND send thank you notes? Will Natalie break some rules? Will Marjorie stop chewing her nails? Will Natalie actually wear the many accessories she ownes? Find out in today's episode. Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn-...

"The first step is that people have to acknowledge that we want to do something about this and it won't be status quo. First people have to own the problem, then work towards fixing it." Maranda Richardson, Principal and Founder of MWR Consulting, is back to talk about board diversity. According to Board Source's recent publication, Leading with Intent, while more people are TALKING about board diversity, the number of diverse members of nonprofit boards has actually decreased over the past...

“The first step is that people have to acknowledge that we want to do something about this and it won’t be status quo. First people have to own the problem, then work towards fixing it.” Maranda Richardson, Principal and Founder of MWR Consulting, is back to talk about board diversity. According to Board Source’s recent publication, Leading with Intent, while more people are TALKING about board diversity, the number of diverse members of nonprofit boards has actually decreased over the...

Holiday parties and office traditions are a key indicator of the culture of a nonprofit. Do you have a big to-do out on the town, a lunch at a local restaurant, or cocktails at the boss's house? Every nonprofit is different, so on today's Wine on One, Marjorie and Natalie chat about parties they've loved and loathed in the nonprofit sector and how to really have a great party. If you're looking for ideas on how to be sure everyone is included in your holiday celebrations, check out...

It's the little things in life that can make a huge impact. Ty Vanatta knows that first hand. After a rough childhood, being actively against reading, getting in trouble, and nearly landing in jail, he turned his life around with the help of a mentor. Today, Ty is sharing the wisdom of his mentor, Tom Pace, author of Mentor the Kid and the CEO-A Simple Story of Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Significance. From the little things you can do everyday to make your life better to the list...

Sometimes it seems like things at nonprofits happen just like magic. The trash gets taken out, the towels get cleaned, gift bags are just taken care of, the list goes on. Today, Marjorie and Natalie give a BIG thank you to the unsung heros in nonprofit life who take care of the little things that really make a difference in a nonprofit culture. From the volunteer that donates a suitcase for all the event materials to the staff member who always makes sure the tea cabinet is stocked, we see...

Sometimes it seems like things at nonprofits happen just like magic. The trash gets taken out, the towels get cleaned, gift bags are just taken care of, the list goes on. Today, Marjorie and Natalie give a BIG thank you to the unsung heros in nonprofit life who take care of the little things that really make a difference in a nonprofit culture. From the volunteer that donates a suitcase for all the event materials to the staff member who always makes sure the tea cabinet is stocked, we...

Raising the big money can be mystifying so we brought David Gonzalez who has been in the fundraising business for 16 years working with health and human services organizations, hospitals, and universities. He pulls back the curtain to share what to talk about in a meeting with a donor, get a long term game plan together for stewarding big donors at events, and what to put together in the proposal. To get in touch with David, find him on LinkedIn or email him at...

Would you rather write a grant or give a speech? Take a 5 hour flight with a board member to a meeting or drive for 5 hours with the same board member? Call a disgruntled donor or email them? Empty the trash after the staff potluck or empty the bugs out of the light fixture? Today, Marjorie and Natalie tackle all the choices nonprofit staff have to make everyday in a game of Would You Rather? By the way, if you were listening... Zachary got in! Connect with Us! Natalie on LinkedIn-...