Agents of Nonprofit
A weekly podcast interviewing everyday superheroes and the services and technologies they provide to nonprofits. The goal is to inform nonprofit organizations about ideas, services, and products that can help.
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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