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Ep 242: Think Like a Nonprofit: A Smarter Way to Do Business
Nonprofits arent less than theyre labs for modern leadership. Ill share 8 nonprofit lessons corporate leaders need now.
Ep: 241: Nonprofit Budgets Done Right: Goals Drive and Numbers Follow
Your budget isnt just rows on a spreadsheetit tells a story. Ill explain how a goals-first budgeting process reduces friction, fuels creativity, and helps everyone in your organization pull in the same direction.
Ep 240: NEIGHBORS FIRST: HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND with Garrett Cathcart
We say we know our neighbors, but do we really talk to them? Army vet and civic entrepreneur Garrett Cathcart joins Joan to share a hopeful, doable model for bringing people together across differences. If youve been craving belonging (and a practical
Ep: 239 ADHD at Work: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders and Teams
Erica Fortescue joins Glennda to debunk the myth that ADHD is a flaw at work. With simple, brain-based tools and strategies nonprofit leaders can turn friction into flow and build high-functioning, ne
Ep. 238: Small Gifts, Big Impact: Building Sustainable Revenue from Everyday Donors (with Vivian Chang)
People-powered fundraising isn't rocket-science, but it does take intention, bandwidth, and smart systems. Listen in as Vivian Chang shares how your grassroots, small-donor dollars can stabilize your
Ep 237: The AI Field Guide: A Playbook for Nonprofit Success with Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryl Contee
AI can feel overwhelming until you make it practical. Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryle Contee join me to discuss their new tactical field guide, AI for Nonprofits. Discover how your organization ca
Ep 236: Defeated Today, Inspired Tomorrow: A New Way to Lead Development
Too many Development Directors feel like failures if they don't hit their revenue numbers even when circumstances are beyond their control. In this episode, I explore why this mindset is harmful and what nonprofits can do to redefine success.
Ep. 235: Donor-Advised Funds Demystified (with Mitch Stein)
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are boomingbut most nonprofit leaders still find them confusing or inaccessible. In this episode, Mitch Stein from Chariot joins Glennda Testone to bust common myths, explain how DAFs work, and share how both donors and nonprof
Ep. 234: Succession Planning: It’s Time To Stop Talking About Leaders and Buses (with Glennda Testone)
Succession planning gets treated like a worst-case scenario when it should be a regular part of nonprofit leadership. In this episode, Glennda and I get candid about our own transitionsand what we wish wed known sooner.
Ep. 233: Leading Through Whiplash: How to Stay Grounded in Uncertain Times (with Alex Love)
Whiplash. Thats how it feels to lead a nonprofit right now. Executive coach, Alex Love and Glennda Testone explore how leaders can stay grounded, care for their teams, and hold onto their mission through constant change.





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