Puget Sound Project Management Volunteers (PSPMV) celebrated our 2nd anniversary with a special episode, featuring co-founder Kayla Quijas. She discusses challenges faced by non-profits, simplifies project terms, and highlights project management's crucial role in boosting their effectiveness. ----------------------------------- LEAVE US A REVIEW: Did you enjoy the episode? You can rate and leave us a review here. Your feedback would be valuable and help the growth of our podcast. LISTENER...

How can trauma-informed storytelling help increase donor engagement, raise awareness, and leave a lasting impact for your non-profit? This month, we chatted with Maria about her work on the importance of ethical storytelling and organizations benefiting from having strong messaging strategies. Maria Bryan is a nonprofit messaging strategist and trainer. She helps nonprofit leaders tell powerful and impactful stories that do no harm. Maria has over fifteen years in marketing communications in...

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative potential within the non-profit sector. Join us on a conversation with Dave Norris about how non-profit organizations can leverage AI technologies to enhance their effectiveness, streamline operations, and amplify their social impact. Dave Norris is a professional with a wealth of development and marketing experience. With over a decade of industry expertise, Dave has honed his skills...

Does budget deficit at a non-profit always indicate a negative outlook? What is the Chart of Accounts? We explored these thought-provoking questions related to non-profit finance and accounting in this episode with a seasoned expert in the field, Sean Hale. Sean has over 20 years of experience serving non-profits. His passion lies in streamlining the administrative side of non-profits, allowing them to truly focus and shine. Sean has also helped boards and management to navigate complex...

Join us as we discuss digital fundraising for non-profit organizations with Jodie. In this episode, we cover essential strategies, including A/B testing in emails, segmenting your audience, and tracking KPIs. We also explore scaling existing strategies with Blackbaud Luminate and provide concrete examples of successful and failed fundraising campaigns.  Jodie Ou is a communications and fundraising professional. She has 5+ years of experience managing projects and stakeholders across...

Cheers to our 15th episode milestone! This time, Kayla and Carmen discussed setting up their non-profit's social media platforms. They covered the benefits of having a strong social media presence, analyzed the different platforms and provided tips on optimizing profiles. Tune in to the show for practical insights and actionable advice! LEAVE US A REVIEW: Did you enjoy the episode? You can rate and leave us a review here. It really helps the podcast especially since we're just getting...

In this latest episode, Kayla and Carmen shared their experiences and lessons learned from managing administrative tasks for their non-profit organization, Puget Sound Project Management Volunteers. They discussed their go-to communication and documentation tools and how they have optimized them to improve operations. LEAVE US A REVIEW: Did you enjoy the episode? You can rate and leave us a review here. It really helps the podcast especially since we're just getting started. LISTENER...

In this latest episode, Kayla and Carmen shared their experiences and lessons learned from managing administrative tasks for their non-profit organization, Puget Sound Project Management Volunteers. They discussed their go-to communication and documentation tools and how they have optimized them to improve operations. LEAVE US A REVIEW: Did you enjoy the episode? You can rate and leave us a review here. It really helps the podcast especially since we're just getting started. LISTENER...

Kayla and Carmen used the project management 'lessons learned' format to dissect their path as non-profit start up founders. They asked questions including what went well, what could have gone better, and what can be done differently next time to reflect upon crafting the mission and vision statements, and their 6-pager business plan. LEAVE US A REVIEW: Did you enjoy the episode? You can rate and leave us a review here. It really helps the podcast especially since we're just getting...

As hosts of this podcast, Kayla and Carmen had a raw and honest conversation about their motivation to co-found the Puget Sound Project Management Volunteers. They shared their paths from being a Project Manager to standing up the non-profit organization, and the legacy that they want to leave behind as co-founders. LEAVE US A REVIEW: Did you enjoy the episode? You can rate and leave us a review here. It really helps the podcast especially since we're just getting started. LISTENER...

Welcome to the second season of our podcast! Have you always wondered about the legal issues unique to nonprofit and charitable organizations? What is the the public support test and fiscal sponsorship? If you want to find out answers to these questions, you must tune into this episode with Valerie Sussman. Valerie is a nonprofit lawyer specializing in advising 501(c)(3) public charities and private foundations. She assists clients in attaining their charitable goals while maximizing their...

Welcome to the second season of our podcast! On this episode, we're speaking with Stephanie Roth about creating and nurturing effective boards. Stephanie is a principal of Klein & Roth Consulting. She currently works as a development director for the Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM), which works on affordable housing issues in a rural community. In the past, Stephanie was a co-founder of GIFT (Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training) and was one of the...

Welcome to the second season of our podcast! Kayla and Carmen started the Project Management Volunteers Puget Sound chapter in 2021. We had the honour to speak to Bob Prenovost, the founder of the parent organization, Project Management Volunteers (PMV). Bob founded PMV in 2009, more than 10 years ago, with the mission to provide free project management resources to local non-profits.  Besides his work at Project Management Volunteers, Bob has extensive experience in both public and private...

Welcome to the second season of our podcast! Our guest today is Teresa Huff, the host of the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast. She is the go-to expert in grant writer coaching and nonprofit grant strategy. Teresa uses her Master’s in Education and over 20 years of experience to help nonprofit leaders take their skills to the next level. She mentors grant writers through her Fast Track to Grant Writer VIP Coaching Program, which is now available for university level credit.  ➡️ Find out more...

Welcome to the second season of our podcast! Tune in to this episode to hear from Meena Das on the importance of data, especially in the non-profit space. Data is integral to the success of an organization, starting from the construction of inclusive and equitable surveys, to understanding fundraising analytics and potentially changing donor behaviours. Meena is the founder, analytics consultant, and trainer with her practice, NamasteData. She specializes in designing and teaching equitable...

Welcome to the second season of our podcast! Listen to Austin Hattox on his tips to build a powerful brand from mapping out the visitor's journey to executing a well-rounded website strategy. Austin is the co-founder and Principal at Pixel Lighthouse, a web agency that helps small nonprofit teams build websites and brands that drive people to action.   Drawing from his background as a software developer in the for-profit world, Austin’s mission in life is to help as many nonprofits as...

We had an insightful, heart-to-heart talk with Maria Kolby-Wolfe. Maria Kolby-Wolfe is President and CEO of Washington Women’s Foundation, and a visiting instructor at the University of Washington and Seattle University.   Before her work at the Foundation, Maria served in a variety of development and communication roles. She sits on various boards, including TeamChild, Rainier Valley Food Bank, and the Global Leadership Forum. Maria was raised in Bellingham, WA, graduated from the University...

Join us for our conversation with Tonya Peck, the Executive Director at Dress for Success Seattle. Tonya’s background is a blend of global technology & design and organization development. She has extensive experience growing teams, leaders, and organizations at Fortune 500. While she has decades of volunteer & board member experience, working as the Executive Director was her first non-profit staff role. Beyond her day job, she’s civically active locally and nationally, with a strong...

In this episode, we had the privilege to speak with Lee Lambert on navigating a successful non-profit career and his strategies to leading the largest statewide bicycling nonprofit. Lee is the Executive Director at Cascade Bicycle Club and Washington Bikes. He has had a long career in public service and nonprofit leadership prior to his current role, with stints as Executive Director of City Year Seattle/ King County and the Washington STEM Network. It has come full circle to pairing his...

In this episode, we invited Yudha Pratama, who is the President of the PMI Puget Sound Chapter to chat with us on leading a non-profit during the pandemic. Yudha is a Senior Technical Project Manager and Agile Coach at Realtor.Com. He's also a Lecturer at Northeastern University – Seattle campus teaching traditional project management and advanced agile courses. Since September 2021, Yudha was elected as the President of the PMI Puget Sound chapter and has led the team to advancing the...

In this episode, we had Shawn Hawkins, who's the executive director of Project Management Volunteers to walk us through his journey from being an attorney to the Executive Director of PMV. Shawn has extensive experience in the nonprofit sphere, and he is also a licensed attorney and a well-rounded professional in the field of project management. Shawn has served in the public sector for over 20 years as an attorney and an adjunct lecturer at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and UBC Law School.