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Ep 220: 5 Strategies for Leading Nonprofits in 2025
Whether youre grappling with turbulent times or striving for greater impact, these strategies will help you navigate 2025 with clarity and purpose. Join me for a conversation that will leave you insp
Ep 219: Simplifying Success: How Project Management Can Transform Nonprofit Leadership (with Christie Machorek)
Nonprofit leaders often feel overwhelmed by endless tasks, but project management guru, Christie Machorek, shares insights about how to transform chaos into clarity. With simple strategies like celebr
Ep. 218: 2024 In Review: A Heartfelt Reflection on Leadership and What Lies Ahead
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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CEO of Charity Navigator, to explore how nonprofits can use data to build trust with donors and move beyond the outdated focus on overhead.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)
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