Agents of Nonprofit
A weekly podcast interviewing everyday superheroes and the services & technologies they provide to nonprofits. The goal is to help nonprofit organizations become aware of ideas, services, and products that can help them.
Agents of Nonprofit
A Strategic Guide to Launching and Sustaining Nonprofits with Amber Wynn
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Alexander Lapa
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Season 1
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Episode 104
In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, I sit down with nonprofit veteran Amber Wynn to explore the strategic journey of launching and maintaining a successful nonprofit organization. From debunking misconceptions to laying the groundwork for sustainable impact, this conversation offers practical insights for aspiring nonprofit founders.
Topics We Cover:
- Amber's unconventional entry into the nonprofit world, revealing how economic necessity led her to discover purpose in serving justice-involved individuals in South Central Los Angeles
- The need for aligning nonprofit initiatives with community needs and existing service providers
- Establishing infrastructure, documenting results, and cultivating a seasoned board of directors to gain credibility with funders
- The significance of demonstrating capability through smaller grants and gradually scaling up financial support
- Having ten streams of revenue for long-term sustainability
- Effective volunteer management strategies to ensure consistency and effectiveness
- Recognizing success in the nonprofit realm goes beyond financial metrics, encompassing indicators such as staff compensation and recognition from funders as key milestones
To Learn More and Connect with Amber:
AmberWynn.net
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