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EP 16 Craft your How We're Different from Our Competitors Story
In this episode, Sara Mayer delves into the importance of distinguishing your nonprofit from others by telling your unique "How We're Different" story. She discusses the key elements that set organizations apart and...
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EP 15 Craft your What We Do for Our Customers Story
In this episode of Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition, host Sara Mayer discusses the importance of storytelling in the nonprofit sector. Sara shares an insightful narrative about Color Bright, a small arts...
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EP 14 Craft your Who We Serve Story
In this episode of Impact Unleashed, the nonprofit edition, host Sara Mayer explores the sixth story from Paul Smith's "10 Stories Great Leaders Tell"—the 'Who We Serve' story. Sara highlights the importance of this...
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EP 13 Craft your What we Believe Story
In this episode of Impact Unleashed, host Sara Mayer delves into the significance of the 'What We Believe' story for nonprofits, as highlighted in Paul Smith's book "10 Stories Great Leaders Tell." She explains how...
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EP 12 Craft your Where We're Going Story
In this episode of Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition, host Sara Mayer delves into story number three from Paul Smith's book, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell – the vision story. Sara emphasizes the importance...
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EP 11 Crafting your Why We Can't Stay Here Story
In this episode of Impact Unleashed, host Sara Mayer dives into the second story from Paul Smith's framework, "The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell." This installment, titled "Why We Can't Stay Here," emphasizes the...
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EP 10 Crafting your Founding Story
In this episode of Impact Unleashed: The Nonprofit Edition, host Sara Mayer delves into story number three from Paul Smith's book, The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell – the vision story. Sara emphasizes the importance...
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EP 9 Mastering Nonprofit Storytelling: 10 Stories to Transform Your Impact
In this episode of Impact Unleashed, host Sara Mayer explores the profound impact of storytelling for nonprofit leaders. Drawing inspiration from Paul Smith's book, "The 10 Stories Great Leaders Tell", Sara delves...
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EP 8 Founding a Giving Circle with guest Jennie Elser
This episode of Impact Unleashed features host Sara Mayer interviewing Jenny Elser, a co-founder of the Joyride Society, a nonprofit giving circle. The discussion details the society's inception in 2015, its mission,...
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EP 7 Infuse Some Volunteer Magic At Your Next Event
In this episode of Impact Unleashed, the focus is on the crucial role of volunteers in nonprofit event success. The discussion includes best practices for volunteer management, emphasizing the importance of planning,...
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EP 6 Opening Hearts & Wallets with an Auctioneer with guest Bobby D.
This episode of Impact Unleashed, hosted by Sara Mayer, features Bobby D, America's favorite auctioneer, who shares his journey from aspiring engineer to renowned fundraising consultant and auctioneer. With over two...
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EP5 Working with the catering team at your next gala
In this episode of Impact Unleashed, host Sara Mayer shares expert advice on organizing successful gala events for nonprofits, focusing on the critical aspects of working with catering teams and menu planning to...
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