Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast


Latest Episodes

How One Organization is Greatly Improving the Care for Individuals with Disabilities
January 04, 2026

Rob speaks with Robert Stack, President and CEO of Community Options, a nonprofit that has been at the forefront of providing safe, dignified, and inclusive care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stack shares his persona

The Power of Grit and Positivity
December 28, 2025

Laura ParkerIn this episode, Dr. Rob Harter speaks with Laura Parker, CEO and co-founder of The Exodus Road, a nonprofit combating human trafficking across the globe. Laura shares the deeply personal and powerful story of how she and her husband were f

The Biggest Fundraising Challenges Facing the Social Impact Sector
December 21, 2025

Jena LynchIn this episode, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Jena Lynch from Donorbox, a longtime sponsor and leading platform in nonprofit fundraising technology. Jena brings her unique perspective as a nonprofit thought leader and co-host of her own nonprofit

The Story Behind the Real Cause of Hurricane Katrina’s Devastating Impact
December 14, 2025

Sandy RosenthalIn this episode, host Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Sandy Rosenthal, the founder of Levees.org, to uncover the shocking truth behind the catastrophic flooding of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. While most people attributed the deva

How Best to Approach Corporate Donors
December 07, 2025

Asha VargheseIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter welcomes Asha Varghese, President of the Caterpillar Foundation. Asha shares insights into the foundations expansive philanthropic efforts, having invested over $1 billi

How a Small Group of College Students Launched a National Movement
November 30, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Aidan Reilly, co-founder of The Farmlink Project, a nonprofit that began as a college passion project and grew into a national food recovery movement. What started in 2020 as two friends trying to make a diff

How Using a “Permission Ask” Can Improve Your Fundraising
November 23, 2025

Jeff SchreifelsAs year-end fundraising pressures mount, its more important than ever for nonprofits to adopt effective, donor-centered strategies. In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter welcomes Jeff Schreifels, Principa

How to Move Beyond Short‑Term Relief to Systemic Change
November 16, 2025

Dr. Kurt Ver BeekIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership podcast, host Dr. RobHarter sits down with Dr. KurtVerBeek longtime sociologist, adjunct professor at Calvin University, and cofounder of the Honduranbased nonprofit Association for a

This Leader is Changing the Landscape for Digital Wellness
November 09, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter reconnects with Larissa “Larz” May, founder of the nonprofit #HalfTheStory and the newly launched for-profit social enterprise Ginko. Larissa returns to the show three years after her initial appearance to shar

Is Becoming a Nonprofit the Solution to the Struggles Facing Major News Organizations Today?
November 02, 2025

Monika BauerleinIn this compelling episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter sits down with veteran journalist Monika Bauerlein, CEO of the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), to explore whether transitioning to a nonprofi