Charity Coffee Chats

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Mar 2025

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Crystal Zens and Tim Bennett have both spent most of their careers working in the nonprofit sector in Canada. While the Rocky Mountains may separate them they have found every opportunity to collaborate and now want to sit down every couple of weeks to talk about the highs and lows of living the #NonProfitLife. Over a cup of coffee Crystal and Tim will share their thoughts, ideas and suggestions and will seek out other non profit professionals to join the conversation! Join the conversation because we love to chat we are on Facebook and Instagram @charitycoffeechats

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March 14, 2025Episode 1627 min

Episode 16 - Passionate Leadership

Welcome back to Charity Coffee Chats! Join Tim Bennett and Crystal Zens as we get sit down and chat about leadership in the Nonprofit sector in Canada. We know that everyone brings a level of passion to the cause but how do you keep the passion and energy up when times are tough. Have a listen to hear Tim and Crystal's thoughts and as always would love to hear from you! Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @charitycoffeechats and connect. Love to hear from you and hear about the great work you are doing in your community.

February 28, 2025Episode 1534 min

Episode 15 - Leadership Unfiltered: Myths, Mistakes & Mastery

We are back! Tim and Crystal are back to discuss all things charity leadership and this time we are joined by Beth Reitz who is the Executive Director with BGC Wolf Creek. Learn more about the work that BGC Wolf Creek is doing at https://bgcwolfcreek.com/. This time Tim, Crystal and Beth discuss the unfiltered side of leadership —debunking myths, learning from mistakes, and uncovering what truly makes a great leader.Have a listen and let us know what you think! Make sure to engage with us on Facebook and Instagram at Charity Coffee Chats.

November 12, 202429 min

Episode 14 - Leading with a Full Plate

It has been a hot minute. The extended delay is what brought us to today's topic. How do you balance everything on your plate and how do you make it all happen? (Spoiler alert - you don't have to). Nonprofit leaders, are you feeling the weight of a busy schedule? This episode dives into the art of balancing full workloads, relentless demands, and the passion that keeps you going. 💼💡 Join us as we unpack real strategies to thrive without burnout, recharge your mission, and lead with purpose—even on the busiest days! 🔄✨ This one’s for every charity leader juggling it all. Don’t miss out! 👉 Tune in now and let’s lead stronger, together. #CharityCoffeeChats #NonprofitLeadership #LeadingWithAFullPlate #MissionDriven

August 1, 202429 min

Executive Excellence (S3 - E1) - Leading Nonprofits with Vision

We are back!! After a break to focus on life adventures we are back to discuss the positives and challenges of leading Non-profit organizations. In the first session of "Executive Excellence," we delve into the critical role of visionary leadership in the nonprofit sector. Our discussion highlights how setting a clear and compelling organizational vision can drive mission success, inspire teams, and attract vital support from donors and stakeholders. Tune in to gain insights from Tim and Crystal who have lead various nonprofits for almost 40 years combined. They share their strategies for crafting and communicating a vision that galvanizes action and achieves lasting impact. Make sure to follow, like and subscribe to stay up to date on future episodes and make sure to join the conversation on social media!

May 10, 202435 min

Java Generosity (S2 Ep 6) - Fundraising in Rural Canada

Tim and Crystal are back for another episode. This episode Tim and Crystal talk about the benefits and challenges of fundraising in rural communities. Join us on our latest episode as we delve into the unique challenges and heartwarming stories of fundraising in rural communities. From small-town initiatives to grassroots efforts, we explore how these tight-knit communities come together to support their own. Discover the innovative strategies, the resilient spirit, and the deep sense of community that drives fundraising in rural areas. Make sure to like and subscribe and share your thoughts!

April 14, 202434 min

Java Generosity (S2 - Episode 5) - Busting the Fundraising Myths

We are back! Between vacations, work and Tim's new braces we haven't been able to get in front of the mics until now. So sorry for the extended absence. We hope that this was worth the wait. Today we sit down and look at the five most common fundraising myths and share our thoughts - plus bust a few of them. As always we love to hear from you. Share your thoughts and don't forget to like and subscribe.

February 16, 202439 min

Java Generosity (S2 - Episode 4) - Fundraising Event Bootcamp

Sorry the audio is a little uneven this time. Crystal was on location with our guest and the mics decided not to work. --- Tim and Crystal are back for another episode and they had a blast interviewing the amazing John Johnson, a true hero with 41 years of charity sector wisdom. Discover the secrets to a powerful development plan, ensuring Youth HQ’s impact on hundreds of kids! He also briefly spoke about his upcoming trip to a Haunted House conference in preparation for their big annual fundraiser. We are so fortunate to have John join us. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Also make sure to check out our social media to see all the tools mentioned in the episode. Learn more about Youth HQ at www.youthhq.ca Make sure to like, subscribe and share your thoughts! We always love to hear from you.

January 27, 202441 min

Java Generosity (S2 - Episode 3) - Art of Friendraising

We are back! After a bit of a break Tim and Crystal are back to talk all things charity in 2024. This episode we continune to talk about fundraising and the importance of building genuine relationships. Join us as we dive into the world of friendraising, where building genuine connections and relationships takes center stage. Explore stories of successful friendraising campaigns, where individuals, organizations, and communities come together to support a cause through shared experiences, collaboration, and the power of friendships. Discuss the impact of strong social bonds on fundraising success and provide tips on how to cultivate meaningful relationships within your donor network. Make sure to share your thoughts, share with your networks. We love to hear from you!

December 18, 202349 min

Answering your question on ED / Board Relationship

After some technical difficulties, Crystal and Tim are back! During the break Crystal was facilitating a few sessions for Board Members in central Alberta. She took all their questions and today we are trying to answer them! We also take some time to talk about the Nacho Burger! Make sure to like, subscribe and if you have questions or different solutions make sure to share them in the comments!

November 8, 202337 min

Java Generosity (S2 - Episode 2) - Promoting and building your fundraising event.

Tim and Crystal are back for another episode of our series Java Generosity. This week we are joined by Jane Gauthier, who shares her experience and expertise in the world of communications combined with her years of coordinating events for local charities. We explore how social media can help promote and build the audience for events, the importance of having a team behind you and why you should take the time for a post event summary. We also talk about the important questions, including deciding that a soup is not a soup if it is cold and that turkey is definitely the most overrated part of a Thanksgiving dinner. As always, we love to hear from you. Make sure to comment, rate and review!