Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications

Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications


Latest Episodes

Ep. 218: 2024 In Review: A Heartfelt Reflection on Leadership and What Lies Ahead
December 20, 2024

I sit down with Glennda Testone, CEO of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, to unpack personal and professional lessons from 2024. Together, we discuss navigating change, embracing resilience, and how nonpr

Ep 217: Why We Must Reframe The Narrative Around Gen Z
December 07, 2024

Bianca Anderson and Lamisa Mustafa join me in a conversation about shifting the stereotypes and misconceptions about Gen Z. Whether you're grappling with workforce challenges or striving to lead inclu

Ep 216: Just Fund Me! (with Iara Peng)
November 23, 2024

Iara Peng guest appears on the podcast to discuss redefining philanthropy, what her company Just Fund is doing to equalize and simplify giving, and the one word that moves money.

Ep 215: The Worst Headline Just Hit The New York Times. Now What? (with Seth Chalmer)
November 09, 2024

Seth Chalmers insights on crisis management will help you navigate todays challenging social landscape as a nonprofit leader. This conversation gives tools to spark valuable conversations that can c

Ep 214: Productive Conversations in Polarizing Conflicts (with Parisa Parsa)
October 26, 2024

Nonprofit Leadership Lab CEO, Glennda Testone, and Parisa Parsa explore how nonprofit leaders can have productive conversations amidst polarization and division. Parisa shares practical strategies for

Ep 213: Racial Dynamics in Nonprofit Fundraising (with Mikaela Levons + Jamila Hodge)
October 12, 2024

Jamila Hodge and Mikaela Levons from Equal Justice USA join the podcast to discuss the challenges and strengths of fundraisers of color. We explore how race, white supremacy power dynamics, and lived

Ep 212: Street Cred, Trust Capital, and Impact-Focused Fundraising (with Michael Thatcher)
September 28, 2024

I sat down with Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, to explore how nonprofits can use data to build trust with donors and move beyond the outdated focus on overhead. Michael shared valuable in

Ep 211: The Maverick Marketing Approach (with Seth Godin)
September 14, 2024

Seth Godin, the marketing GOAT, shares a fresh, transformative approach to nonprofit marketing. He reveals how understanding and aligning with your donors' emotions can significantly enhance your stra

Ep 210: Scaling Social Impact: Strategies for the Small Nonprofit (with Scott Curran)
August 31, 2024

One-third of all nonprofits fail within 10 years, and 30% of the 1.5 million nonprofits in the U.S. have budgets under $100,000, putting them at significant risk of failure. To address this challenge,

Ep 209: Finding the Courage to Say No
August 17, 2024

In this episode, Glennda Testone and I dive into real-life scenarios where we've had to make tough decisions and say no. Our intimate conversation offers practical tips on navigating common leadership