Nonprofit Leadership Podcast
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How Best to Approach Corporate Donors
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
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
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
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
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?
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
Why a Leader’s First 90 Days Set the Tone for Long-Term Success
In this insightful episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter sits down with healthcare leadership experts Kurt Mosley and Neill Marshall to explore why a leaders first 90 days are pivotal to their long-term success. Drawing from de
How Fundraising Can Be a Bridge-Builder
Jill VorndranIn this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Jill Vorndran, Chief Development Officer at Covenant House International, to explore a transformative approach to fundraising. Jill shares her unique perspective of using fundraising not just
How Can Social Impact Leaders Turn Their Passion for Social Change into Policy Impact?
Betsy CooperIn this episode, host Rob Harter talks with Betsy Cooper of the Aspen Policy Academy / Aspen Institute about how nonprofit and social impact leaders can channel their passion for social change into tangible policy influence. They explore t
World Vision’s Bold Plan for the Future
Edgar Sandoval Sr., President and CEO of World Vision US, during a visit to Rwanda.In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Edgar Sandoval, President and CEO of World Vision, one of the largest international humanit





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