W(h)ine about Data

In this episode, Amanda Lopez is joined by Chief Program Officer, Joni Schmalzried, of WindSwell Foundation (formerly AWS Foundation). They discuss the importance of nonprofit partnerships with foundations—exploring how nonprofits can effectively align their missions with foundations, the role of data in these partnerships, and the significance of storytelling in demonstrating impact.

Joni emphasizes the need for transparency and open communication to foster strong relationships between nonprofits and foundations, while also highlighting the importance of being informed about the data used in nonprofit proposals to foundations.

References to Nonprofit Partnerships:

• Why You Should Invest in Training Up Nonprofit Leaders
• Episode 26: How Private Foundations can Support Data Capacity 
• Episode 17: How Foundations Use Data with Guest Julie Garber: 
• Using Data to Tell Your Story
• WindSwell.org 
• TransformConsultingGroup.com 

This episode features Amanda Lopez and Joni Schmalzried – Connect with them on LinkedIn for more insights! Amanda and Joni are drinking the cult classic Diet Coke.