Should Big Donors Get Special Treatment?

Should Big Donors Get Special Treatment?

From Nonprofit Everything by Andy Schuricht and Stacey Wedding

April 8, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 202

About this episode

Stacey and Andy discuss whether big donors should receive special treatment and the timing of voting in new board members.

If a donor shows up with enough cash, should we change our policies for them? Stacey and Andy have thoughts! Also this week, we talk about whether to vote in new board members while they’re present and at their first meeting. Thanks for joining us this week, and please be sure to send your questions to questions@nonprofiteverything.com! Topics: Modifying the Investment Policy for a big donor? – skip to this question When do new board members get voted in? – skip to this question Mentioned this week: Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

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Hosts: Stacey, Andy

Topics covered

  • Modifying the Investment Policy for a big donor?
  • When do new board members get voted in?

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