Nonprofit Leadership Podcast
Episodes
How Leaders Sustain Long-Term Impact in Mission-Driven Work
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin Baron In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Caitlin Baron, CEO of the Luminos Fund, to discuss how nonprofit leaders can sustain long-ter...
Critical Conversations: Special Four-State Panel Discussion Addressing Today’s Top Trends
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special four-state panel discussion, Rob Harter brings together nonprofit leaders from Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado to discuss the bigge...
How Leaders Navigate Through Change While Staying True to the Mission
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pierre Le Manh In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter talks with Pierre Le Manh, President and CEO of Project Management In...
What is the Fundraising Report Card?
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Warner In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Greg Warner, founder of MarketSmart, to explore how n...
How Airbnb Is Doing Something Very Different with Their Social Impact
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christoph Gorder In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter sits down with Christoph Gorder, leader of Airbnb.org, to explore h...
How Can We Best Alleviate Poverty?
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Beckmann joins Dr. Rob Harter for a conversation on poverty alleviation, public policy, and the practical steps nonprofit leaders can take to re...
Guided by a Mission Bigger Than You
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Asiaha Butler In this episode Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Asiaha Butler, co-founder and CEO of the Resident Association of Greater Englewood (R.A....
What is Behind the Recent Growth of Nonprofit Consulting?
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Devine In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Julia Devine of Relatable Nonprofit to explore the rapid rise of nonprofit consulting an...
How Healthy Delegation Reduces Burnout and Builds Sustainable Leadership
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stefan Feuerstein In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Stefan Feuerstein to explore why healthy delegation is essential for nonprofit lead...
Why Charity Navigator Is Seeking to Help All People Give Smarter
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Thatcher In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, to explore how the nation’s largest in...
Rethinking Philanthropy: Women Shaping Global Giving
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne Ehlers In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Suzanne Ehlers, Executive Director and CEO of USA for UNHCR (the fundraising partner o...
This is the Fastest Growing Trend in Fundraising Today
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Stein In this timely and data-packed episode, Rob Harter sits down with Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy at Chariot, to unpack one of the most im...
What Gen Z Can Bring to Your Social Impact Organization
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Elmore In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Dr. Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders and author of The Future Begins With Z, for a thought...
How Can We Best Navigate the New Guidelines for Corporate Giving?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Nash Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Matt Nash, Executive Director of The Blackbaud Giving Fund, to unpack the recent changes in federal tax law ...
Are You Dreaming Big Enough for Your Organization?
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Dan Pallotta—renowned author, TED Talk speaker, and social impact provocateur—to discuss what it r...
Fundraising Trends You Need to Know for 2026
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Campbell In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter is joined by Julia Campbell, a renowned nonprofit strategist and...
Rules of the Road for Social Impact Organizations
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Betsy Schmidt In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter sits down with Elizabeth “Betsy” Schmidt, senior research fel...
How One Organization is Greatly Improving the Care for Individuals with Disabilities
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Stack Host Dr. Rob Harter speaks with Robert Stack, President and CEO of Community Options, a nonprofit that has been at the forefront of pro...
The Power of Grit and Positivity
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Parker In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter speaks with Laura Parker, CEO and co-founder of The Exodus Road, a nonprofit combating human traffickin...
The Biggest Fundraising Challenges Facing the Social Impact Sector
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jena Lynch In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Jena Lynch from DonorBox, a longtime sponsor and leading platform in nonprofit fundraising techn...
The Story Behind the Real Cause of Hurricane Katrina’s Devastating Impact
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sandy Rosenthal In this episode, host Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Sandy Rosenthal, the founder of Levees.org, to uncover the shocking truth behind...
How Best to Approach Corporate Donors
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Asha Varghese In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter welcomes Asha Varghese, President of the Caterpillar Foundation. ...
How a Small Group of College Students Launched a National Movement
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
How Using a “Permission Ask” Can Improve Your Fundraising
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Schreifels As year-end fundraising pressures mount, it’s more important than ever for nonprofits to adopt effective, donor-centered strategi...
How to Move Beyond Short‑Term Relief to Systemic Change
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kurt Ver Beek In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Dr. Kurt Ver Beek — longtime soci...
This Leader is Changing the Landscape for Digital Wellness
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter reconnects with Larissa "Larz" May, founder of the nonprofit #HalfTheStory and the newly launched for-profit social en...
Is Becoming a Nonprofit the Solution to the Struggles Facing Major News Organizations Today?
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monika Bauerlein In this compelling episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter sits down with veteran journalist Monika Bauer...
Why a Leader’s First 90 Days Set the Tone for Long-Term Success
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter sits down with healthcare leadership experts Kurt Mosley and Neill...
How Fundraising Can Be a Bridge-Builder
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Vorndran In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Jill Vorndran, Chief Development Officer at Covenant House International, to explore a...
How Can Social Impact Leaders Turn Their Passion for Social Change into Policy Impact?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Betsy Cooper In this episode, host Rob Harter talks with Betsy Cooper of the Aspen Policy Academy / Aspen Institute about how nonprofit and social ...
World Vision’s Bold Plan for the Future
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ha...
Can AI Enhance Rather Than Replace Empathy?
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Fankuchen In this compelling episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter sits down with Sam Fankuchen, the CEO and founder of ...
One Social Impact Leader’s Journey of Leadership and Personal Growth
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Koski In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter is joined by Jill Koski, President and CEO of the Morton Arbore...
Is There a Crisis in Social Impact Giving?
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Crimmins When it comes to traditional giving to nonprofits, we are facing a downward trend. Today's guest, Brian Crimmins, shares why tradit...
Where Fundraising and Strategic Planning Meet
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob Harter is joined by nonprofit experts Mandy Pearce and Marie Palacios from Funding for Good to explore how strategic planning and...
How to Grow Your Organization by Being Relentlessly Committed to Your Brand
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society, to the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast. In this inspiring episode, Julie shares...
How to Make This Your Best Giving Season Yet
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seb Boyer In this kickoff to a special four-week fundraising series, host Rob Harter welcomes Seb Boyer, President of Zeffy, a 100% free fundraisin...
Smart Ways to Boost Your Year-End Giving
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brittan Stockert In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter is joined by Brittan Stockert, a seasoned fundraising coach a...
How Can Nonprofits Successfully Approach Foundations
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Amouyel In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of the Newman’...
How Can You Maximize AI for Good?
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Boddison In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Adam Boddison, CEO of the Association for Project Management and Managing Director at ...
It’s Not Just Passion But Your Patterns That Move Your Organization Forward
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Alexx Goeller, CEO of Waste Less Solutions, a Utah-based nonprofit dedicated to combating food insecurity and...
How Uncertainty Is Impacting Nonprofit Leaders’ Confidence and Decision-Making
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Kienzle In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter welcomes executive and leadership coach Kelly Kienzle to exp...
Should You Focus on Team Development More Than Individual Development?
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Searle In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter dives into a transformative discussion with Bob Searle of The Bridgespan...
How to Recruit and Keep the Team You Need
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
William Vanderbloemen Rob interviews William Vanderbloemen who shares his experience about starting a cause-based search firm. His firm emphasizes ...
Are Fractional Leaders the Solution to Your Staffing Issues?
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cindy Wagman In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter dives into the evolving staffing models within the nonprofit secto...
How this social impact leader is using data and technology to improve the foster care system
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Sand In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter sits down with Ben Sand, CEO of The Contingent, a nonprofit that's re...
What is the nonprofit that Matt Damon co-founded?
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vedika Bhandarkar Safe water. While most of us have access to it, there are millions across the world who do not. There are approximately 700 milli...
Are Relationships at the Core of Your Nonprofit?
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rabbi Joanna Samuels In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter speaks with Rabbi Joanna Samuels, CEO and President o...
How to Become a Savvy Fundraiser
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to become a successful fundraiser in today’s competitive nonprofit environment? In this episode, Haley Cooper, fundraising expert ...
How to Focus Your Time on Strategically Meaningful Work
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sophie Blondeau In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter is joined by Sophie Blondeau, Partner/ Chief Strategy Officer o...
Why Your Team May Be Having a Buy-in Problem
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Garrison In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter is joined by leadership coach and author Dave Garrison to ex...
From One Caregiver’s Search to a National Movement: The Story of the National MS Society
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Coetzee In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter welcomes Tim Coetzee, CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Socie...
How to Unlock the Power of Storytelling for Your Nonprofit
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa Lockshin In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter welcomes storytelling expert Vanessa Chase Lockshin, foun...
Leadership as a “Sacred Experience”
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Tocchini In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Dan Tocchini, a seasoned nonprofit leader, coach, a...
How Your Nonprofit Can Build Trust Over Time with Anthony Kennedy Shriver
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Kennedy Shriver In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter is joined by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, founder, chairman...
This NBA Player’s Legacy is Helping People All Over the World
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Bush, co-founder of Mutombo Coffee In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Bob Bush, co-founder of Mutombo...
How This Nonprofit Has Leveraged Hollywood’s Influence to Drive Social Change
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Levin In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter talks with Debbie Levin, CEO of the Environmental Media Associati...
Why Passion is Not Always Enough
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Rhode In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with David Rhode, author of Passion Isn't Enough. Togethe...
Leading a Multigenerational Organization: Strategies for Success Across Five Generations
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Robbins In this episode Rob sits down with David Robbins, President of Cru, a global nonprofit with staff in over 190 countries. David shares...
Empowering Students Through Education: How One Nonprofit is Expanding Access for Those Affected by Poverty
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yoon Choi In this episode, Rob Harter sits down with Yoon Choi, CEO of CollegeSpring, a nonprofit organization committed to providing equitable acc...
How to Bring More Innovation to Your Organization
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Kral Innovation and nonprofits don’t always seem like a natural fit—but they should be. In this episode, Rob Harter talks with Leah Kral, ...
How the Hilton Foundation Is Addressing Homelessness in LA
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Harter is joined by Peter Laugharn, President and CEO of the Hilton Foundation, to discuss how the foundation is tackling homelessness in Los Ange...
How This Food Bank is Helping to Reduce Food Insecurity
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Hodel In this episode, Rob Harter is joined by Eric Hodel, CEO of Midwest Food Bank, to discuss how his organization is tackling food insecuri...
How to Enhance Your Nonprofit’s Marketing and Fundraising Efforts
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Lane In this episode, Rob Harter is joined by Jesse Lane, founder of goodmakerU and Branches Mission Lab, to discuss how nonprofits can eleva...
How to Create the Culture You Need to Succeed
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Dr. Michael Horowitz, Chancellor of The Community Solution Education System, about the crucial role of culture...
How This Nonprofit in Spain is Seeking to Impact Their Country and Beyond
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Javier Lezcano In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Javier Lezcano, Executive Director of Xcalibur Foundation, a nonprofit based in Spain that i...
How to balance compensation and meaning
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob speaks with Doug Paul, founder of Catapult, about the importance of personal growth for nonprofit leaders. Doug emphasizes the ro...
The Challenges of Accessing Funding for Scale
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mohamed Osman In this episode, Rob is joined by Mohamed Osman and Ali Metcalf from Spring Impact, a nonprofit focused on helping organizations tack...
How to Both Empower People and Encourage Self-Reliance
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephane Aoki In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Stephane Aoki, founder of Elevate Côte d'Ivoire, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underpr...
What Does It Take to Mobilize Gen Z into Changemakers?
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George Tsiatis In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with George Tsiatis, CEO and co-founder of the Resolution Project, about how to inspire and empow...
How Nonprofit Collaboration Increases Impact
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Africa Mission Healthcare In this episode, Rob is joined by Scott Marcello, President of African Mission Healthcare, to discuss how nonprofit colla...
An Update from the CEO of Rotary
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Hewko In this episode, Rob is joined by John Hewko, General Secretary and CEO of Rotary International. John shares an update on Rotary’s glo...
How is AI Changing Medical Research?
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kristen Brown In this episode, Rob speaks with Dr. Kristen Brown, Senior Research Associate at the Urban Institute, about the transformative im...
What’s the Future of AI for the Nonprofit Sector?
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Miller Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the nonprofit landscape, and the question for nonprofit leaders isn’t whether to ...
How to Use Innovation for Positive Change
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Scott Key, the founder of Every Shelter, a nonprofit focused on providing innovative shelter solutions for ref...
How to Be a Nonprofit Bestie
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ellena Fortner In this episode, Rob is joined by Ellena Fortner, founder of Nonprofit Bestie, an organization dedicated to empowering women leaders...
Your Retention Starts with Your Recruitment Process
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mariya Yurukova In today’s episode, Rob Harter is joined by Mariya Yurukova, founder of Charity Search Group (CSG), to discuss the essential conn...
Why aiming for a stress-free childhood is not ideal
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Addressing childhood poverty in the U.S. is an enormous challenge, and for nonprofits working to improve children's lives, understanding the impact of...
How to Measure the Impact of Your Programs
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Measuring impact is crucial for nonprofits striving to create sustainable change. In this episode, Dana François, Program Officer for Family Economic...
How Massachusetts is Seeking to Make Hunger History
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Erin McAleer What does it take to solve food insecurity on a statewide level? In this episode, Erin McAleer, President and CEO of Project Bread, sh...
How to Become a Savvy Fundraiser
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to become a successful fundraiser in today’s competitive nonprofit environment? In this episode, Haley Cooper, fundraising expert ...
Nonprofits…we need a rebrand
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nonprofit. It is a word we all use to describe our organizations, but are we inadvertently hurting ourselves by using that word? When you hear the nam...
What does it take to turn around a struggling nonprofit?
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Armando Contreras What does it take to turn around a struggling nonprofit? In this episode, Armando Contreras, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), ...
What one organization is doing to address our growing mental health crisis
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Kolsch Mental health is a critical issue, especially in today’s world, and Lindsay Kolsch, Co-Executive Director of To Write Love On Her ...
How Petco is impacting the lives of both pets and humans
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love Humans are not the only ones who suffer through troubling times, their pets do as well. Pets are often the o...
How government agencies and nonprofits can work together effectively
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen Kelly Janus Have you ever wondered how public-private partnerships can help solve large-scale social issues? Today’s guest, Kathleen Kel...
Hear how three emerging Gen Z leaders are making their world better
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Being young doesn’t mean one can't make a difference. In fact, there is a lot we in the nonprofit space can learn from Gen Z leaders who have alread...
How to improve your organization’s recruitment and retention
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Now more than ever, it’s essential that nonprofit leaders build a strong, adaptable team. But how do you find, keep, and mold top talent that aligns...
How one nonprofit is changing the future of underserved students
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can nonprofits effectively support underserved students in achieving higher education? How do you encourage both the student and their family memb...
Why staff retention is quickly becoming your top issue to address
11 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent survey of nonprofit workers across the United States, a staggering 74% reported that they are seeking another job. And out of those seekin...
Community Foundations: How they work and what makes them unique
04 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Freitag Most of you have heard of community foundations, but do you know how they work and what makes them unique? These organizations pool don...
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons special interview
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki Clifton Human trafficking today has become one of the most overlooked humanitarian crises of our time. It is a shockingly widespread problem...
Will AI replace your staff?
21 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI has been a topic of conversation for many of us in the nonprofit sector. Is the reliance on AI a good thing or a bad thing? Will the implementation...
How to navigate corporate philanthropy
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tiara Green As leaders of nonprofits, receiving donations or grants from corporations is essential to our ability to provide services that make an ...
Strategies for helping to cultivate social change
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Harold, author of The Toolbox: Strategies for Crafting Social Impact and Co-founder of Candid Nonprofits are driven by the desire to create s...
How to scale an organization without mission drift
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons As nonprofit leaders, we often find we are filling a gap in society by resolving specific nee...
What traits are most important for a nonprofit leader?
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To understand the people you are leading, you must first understand yourself. Truly becoming curious about who you are and being honest with yourself,...
Can AI help your nonprofit?
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can AI help your nonprofit? Today’s guests are going to continue a conversation I had a few months back with Justin Spelhaug of Microsoft. The t...
How to mitigate the staff retention challenge
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Devine According to the 2024 Social Impact Staff Retention Report, three out of every four nonprofit employees are looking for a new job. Mor...
How nonprofits can help change the odds for individuals in their community
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tomi Hiers To affect significant change in the community, a nonprofit leader must be willing to collaborate and engage with the community they serv...