John Mark Vanderpool, co-founder of Social Impact Solutions joins the podcast today. With a focus in fundraising strategies, Tosha & John Mark settle here for the conversation as this is John Mark’s speciality.  It is no surprise that clients have struggled in the final quarter of 2023. Year end giving wasn’t as projected and not to mention the conversations about inflation and rising costs has yet to settle, the non-profit space faces many challenges entering into 2024.  John Mark is on the other end of the phone for others who are seeking help in operational efficiencies and fundraising effectiveness.   As Tosha mentions, a survey produced by BDO stated that 45% of nonprofits are going to combat inflation through fundraising efficiencies. But what does that really mean?  Thanks to John Mark & Tosha’s conversation, we identified the answer to this question. Starting with simplifying what the question is asking, when in a high inflationary environment, John Mark shares that non-profit organizations must  address two things:  Raising more dollars Cutting Costs You can find Social Impact Solutions online or take their fundraising quiz here. You can also find them on LinkedIn & X.  Please be sure to engage with the interview. Whether you enjoy listening to it, reading about it, or watching us on YouTube, make sure you review, share, and engage with A Modern Nonprofit Podcast. You can find Tosha and the Charity CFO team on Youtube or our website, thecharitycfo.com!