The Nonprofit Lab
Episodes
E89: How Habitat for Humanity Builds Trust, Stewardship, and Affordable Homeownership (Candace Jordan)
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Candace Jordan, Chief Development Officer at Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, joins me for a conversation on affordable housing, donor stewardship, corpo...
E88: Giving Is Growing, So Why Are Some Nonprofits Falling Behind? | Blackbaud Institute (Lori Poer and Kate Averette Anderson)
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Giving is growing, but the gap between nonprofits is widening.Drawing on data from over 7,500 nonprofits in Blackbaud Institute’s 2025 Trends in Giv...
EXX: Aligning Strategy and Culture for Greater Nonprofit Impact with Doug Paul at Catapult
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Paul, Managing Partner at Catapult, shares how nonprofits can turn vision into action through co-created strategy, cultural alignment, and practi...
E86: Smarter Nonprofit Fundraising—Fixing Friction and Retention with AI (Salvatore Salpietro, Dataro)
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you growing your nonprofit fundraising, or quietly leaking donors? Salvatore Salpietro, Chief Growth Officer at Dataro and former Chief Community ...
E85: Donor Value Attrition and the Hidden Threat Undermining Nonprofit Sustainability (Jeff Schreifels, Veritus Group)
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donor value attrition is one of the most overlooked threats to nonprofit sustainability. Jeff Schreifels of Veritus Group breaks down why growth can h...
E84: Wartime Nonprofit Leadership — Inside United Help Ukraine with Dr. Maryna Baydyuk
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Maryna Baydyuk from United Help Ukraine shares what it means to lead a humanitarian nonprofit through an active war. From her upbringing in Ukrain...
E83: When Donor Attention Becomes Impact with George Weiner (Whole Whale)
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Attention doesn’t always equal impact, especially in fundraising. In this episode, Whole Whale founder George Weiner about how nonprofits can turn d...
E82: The LinkedIn Playbook Nonprofits Keep Ignoring with Mario Hernandez (Impact Cirlce)
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn is the most overlooked fundraising engine in the sector. Mario Hernandez at Impact Circle returns to share how he raised $1M organically, bui...
E81: The Humanitarian in Every One of Us with Armine Afeyan (Aurora Humanitarian Initiative)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Armine Afeyan, CEO of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, to shares how “gratitude in action” can reshape modern humanitarianism. We explore Auror...
E80: Turning Gratitude Into Fundraising Stewardship with Trish Davis at Susan G. Komen
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trish Davis, Vice President of Major Gifts & Planned Giving at Susan G. Komen, shares how true stewardship goes beyond fundraising—it’s about ...
E79: Strategic Philanthropy in Action with Lynette Bell at Truist Foundation
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lynette Bell, President of the Truist Foundation shares what strategic philanthropy looks like in action, and how trust, data, and collaboration can t...
E78: Radical Connection in the Age of AI Fundraising with Nathan Chappell (Virtuous + Fundraising.AI)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We connect with Nathan Chappell, Founder and Chair of Fundraising.AI, Chief AI Officer at Virtuous and author of The Generosity Crisis, and Nonprofit ...
E77: Fundraise Smarter and Turn Data into Donor Energy with Brian Gawor from JGA
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can nonprofits turn data into deeper donor relationships?In this episode, Brian Gawor from Johnson, Grossnickle & Associates (JGA) shares how ...
E76: Building a Family-Led Nonprofit with Westley Todd Holiday at Holiday HOOPS & ARTs
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wesley Todd Holiday shares how a 24-year, family-run organization grew from scrappy basketball teams into “Holiday HOOPS & ARTs,” blending ath...
E75: Finding Focus in Nonprofit Fundraising Operations with Erik Tomalis at Avid
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Tomalis, Chief Revenue Officer at Avid, shares how nonprofits can move from data overload to clear direction. We explore how Avid’s fundraising...
E74: Turning Donor News into Caring Insights with Sarah Landman at Insightful
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Landman from Insightful shares why good development starts with good listening, tuning into donor news, life updates, and milestones to show up ...
E73: Powering Fundraising Compliance and Security with Sonia Nigam at Change
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Change CEO Sonia Nigam joins The Nonprofit Lab to unpack the hidden rails behind online giving. From compliance pitfalls and paper checks to donor-adv...
E72: Unlocking Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) with Elon Packin at Chariot
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donor-advised funds now hold over $255 billion in charitable assets, but most nonprofits struggle to access them. In this episode, Elon Packin, Head o...
E71: Nonprofit Fundraising Events that Move People with Samantha Swaim at Swaim Strategies
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Swaim of Swaim Strategies shares how to design fundraising events that move people: from storytelling that doubles giving, to match strategie...
E70: Rethinking Nonprofit Finance and Stewardship with Karen Houghton at Infinite Giving
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nonprofit finance doesn’t have to be confusing or scarcity-driven. Karen Houghton, CEO of Infinite Giving, shares how nonprofits of every size can m...
E69: Making CRMs Work for Nonprofits with Kevin Wood at NPact
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about switching CRMs, moving off spreadsheets, or just getting more from the system you already use? Kevin Wood of NPact breaks down the real...
E68: The Fight for Medical Debt Relief at Nonprofit Hospitals with Jared Walker at Dollar For
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to unlocking billions in medical debt relief was hiding in plain sight? Jared Walker, founder of Dollar For, joins The Nonprofit Lab t...
E67: The Art of Thoughtful Donor Engagement with Bart from Synergy
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fundraising isn’t just about sending messages, it’s about making people feel seen. Bart Lillie from Synergy joins to share how nonprofits can buil...
E66: Having Your Own Back as a Nonprofit Fundraiser with Mallory Erickson at Practivated
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mallory Erickson shares how unlearning false beliefs, regulating our nervous systems, and having our own back can transform the way we fundraise. We e...
E65: Where Nonprofits Find Each Other with Tasha Van Vlack at The Nonprofit Hive
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tasha Van Vlack, Founder of The Nonprofit Hive, turned a simple idea — weekly one-on-one chats — into a global community and network spanning 75 c...
E64: The Case for Nonprofit Lobbying and Advocacy with Pat Libby
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nonprofits can, and should, lobby for systemic change In this powerful episode, consultant and author Pat Libby breaks down the myths, mechanics, and ...
E63: Humanizing Homelessness with Matt Fogarty at Cherry Willow Apparel
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Fogarty, founder of Cherry Willow Apparel, shares how personal experiences led him to launch a mission-driven brand reshaping how we engage with ...
E62: Innovation for Social Change in the Nonprofit Sector with Leah Kral
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nonprofit strategist and author Leah Kral shares how innovation doesn’t have to be massive to be meaningful. From small experiments to sector-wide c...
E61: Human-Centered Philanthropy with Claire Axelrad at Clairification
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philanthropic expert Claire Axelrad, founder of Clairification, joins to explore the true meaning of philanthropy—love of humankind. We dive into st...
E60: How to Build a Better Nonprofit Board with Lori Zoss Kraska at G
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lori Zoss Kraska, CEO of Growth Owl and author of The Boardroom Playbook, shares practical strategies for transforming nonprofit boards from passive p...
E59: Theory of Change for Nonprofits with Unmesh Sheth at Sopact
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unmesh Sheth, founder of SoPact, shares his approach to impact measurement focused on listening to stakeholders, not just donors. He explains how nonp...
E58: Mid-Level Donor Engagement and The 5-Minute Fundraising Ask with Kel Haney
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if one five-minute phone call could deepen a donor relationship, spark generosity, and build lasting trust?In this episode, Kel Haney shares a po...
E57: Peer-to-Peer Fundraising for Rare Disease Research with Hannah Lowe at LCMD Research Foundation
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Hannah Lowe’s son was diagnosed with a rare disease, she turned fear into fuel and founded the L-CMD Research Foundation and led a successful $...
E56: Evolving Nonprofit Evaluation Beyond Overhead with Laura Andes at Charity Navigator
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Andes, Chief Program Officer at Charity Navigator, joins us to explore how their new Beacon rating system is lighting the way for a more h...
E55: Unifying Data and Unlocking Impact with Kelley Hecht at Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Nonprofits
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cloud, data, CRMs — we cut through the noise to bring strategic clarity to nonprofit technology.Kelley Hecht (🔗), Strategic Executive Advisor ...
E54: The Power of AI for Nonprofit Grant Writing with Philip Deng
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Deng, co-founder and CEO of Grantable, shares how AI is transforming the way nonprofits approach grant writing. We dive into the role of critic...
E53: Hitting Targets and Scaling Impact with Omondi Peter at Global Youth Forum
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Omondi Peter returns to share the incredible growth of Global Youth Forum from expanding football tournaments to launching an innovative archery progr...
E52: AI and Psychology Meets Fundraising with Griff Bohm at Momentum
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Griff Bohm, co-founder of Give Momentum, dives into the intersection of behavioral psychology, AI, and philanthropy to explore how nonprofits can rais...
E51: Nonprofit Technology and Digital Transformation with Ryan Ruud at LakeOne
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Ruud, founder and CEO of Lake One, joins the conversation to explore how nonprofits can harness digital transformation to scale their impact. Fro...
E50: Breaking Barriers - Women in Impact with Marssie Versola at Impact Table
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone Episode 50 collaboration, Marssie Versola from Impact Table takes us through her journey from early community service to becoming a ...
E49: Startup Mindset for Nonprofit Impact—Insights from Climate Investor Helena Wasserman
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Helena Wasserman—an experienced climate investor—shares how early-stage ventures can secure the resources, coaching, and connections they need to ...
E48: Skip the c3, The Grassroots Guide to Fiscal Sponsorship with Tivoni Devor
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re someone who wants to start a nonprofit and maximize impact without the hurdles of forming a 501(c)(3), or simply learn about the power of ...
E47: HR for Impact - Building Trust and Thriving Teams with Dr. Tiffany Slater at HR TailorMade Services
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how intentional HR practices can transform the nonprofit sector into a space where mission-driven teams thrive. Dr. Tiffany Slater at HR Tail...
E46: Designing for Equity - Elevating Voices and Transforming Systems with Sheryl Cababa at Optimistic Design
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sheryl Cababa, Chief Strategy Officer at Optimistic Design, shares her expertise in equity-centered and human-centered design, focusing on transformin...
E45: Unscripted Impact: Authentic Video Storytelling for Nonprofits with Pat Taggart at SkyBlue Creative
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Pat Taggart, founder and chief creator at The SkyBlue Creative, discusses the transformative power of unscripted and authentic storyt...
E44: Amplifying Impact: How Podcasts Can Help Transform Nonprofit Marketing with Jeremie Mani at Podcasthon
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Jeremy Meyer, co-founder of Podcastathon, a global initiative uniting podcasters to raise awareness for nonprofits and charities. Jer...
E43: Second Chances Served Daily: A Recipe for Empowering Youth with Chad Houser at Café Momentum
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a deep dive into Café Momentum's mission to transform the lives of at-risk youth through culinary training, mentorship, and community sup...
E42: Fundraising Sweepstakes with James Thorne at Vehicle for Good
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James shares how Vehicle for Good is transforming nonprofit fundraising through vehicle sweepstakes, providing a unique and engaging way to raise fund...
E41: Autonomous Fundraising & How AI is Revolutionizing Nonprofit Giving with Givzey's Adam Martel
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Martel, CEO of Givzey, delves into how AI is revolutionizing nonprofit fundraising with the world’s first fully autonomous fundraisers. Through...
E40: Nonprofit Financials 101 with Jason Kruger at Signature Analytics
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are your nonprofit financials in order? Jason Kruger, the founder and president of Signature Analytics, shares his extensive experience in financial m...
E39: “It's Giving" Millenial & Gen-Z with Lisa Greer
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can nonprofits effectively engage and inspire the next generation of donors, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, who are redefining the philanthro...
E38: Connecting for Good with John Del Bello at BGiving
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reflect on the forward-looking vision and potential impact of BeGiving on the philanthropy landscape. Tune in for an inside look of a John Del Bello&#...
E37: Transition to Nonprofit Consulting with Julia Devine at Relatable Nonprofit
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we dive into the pressing issue of the nonprofit talent development crisis and the various paths nonprofit professionals can transitio...
E36: New Angles on Nonprofit Fundraising Events with Randy Long at ThePixSquad
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in and learn from Randy Long, CEO at ThePixSquad, as he shares his unique perspective on what makes and breaks nonprofit fundraising events giv...
E35: Guided Philanthropy with John Bromley at Charitable Giving
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Bromley is the founder and CEO of Charitable Giving, one of the world's largest democratized online Donor Advised Fund (DAF) platforms that h...
E34: Debunking Nonprofit Myths with Shannon McCracken at The Nonprofit Alliance
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon McCracken is the CEO and founder of The Nonprofit Alliance, a leading organization dedicated to advancing the nonprofit sector. With Shannon a...
E33: Embracing Ambition with Jenny Mitchell at Chavender
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We interview Jenny Mitchell, CEO - an executive coach and fundraising professional who helps nonprofits leaders change the world, one mission at a tim...
E32: Driving the Donor Journey with Howard Pearl at CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services)
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Pearl is the innovative CEO of Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been transforming the philanthropic...
E31: You Don't Need to Clone Yourself with Rebecca Britt at Stable Moments
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Rebecca went from being a community champion, to founding her nonprofit Stable Moments, to replicating and scaling her organization across m...
E30: Giving Gamification and Everyday Philanthropy with Mario and Maurizio Hernandez at Knobl
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could raise money for a nonprofit by listening to Spotify, going for a walk, or even playing Fortnite? In today's episode, we delve in...
E29: Strategic Compass: Mapping Nonprofit Futures with Carol Hamilton
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we interview Carol Hamilton, Principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, LLC and host of the podcast, Nonprofit Mission: ImpactCarol h...
E28: Nonprofit Brand Strategy with Mark Miller at Historic
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's great to be back! Our latest episode is out now and features Mark Miller, who has helped over 100 nonprofits rebrand their organization from ...
E27: Nonprofit Consulting Mindset with Erin Mogel and Trevor Loke
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview we get to know and discuss how Trevor and Erin approach nonprofit consulting and the ways in which they meet their clients where the...
E26: Nonprofit Insurance & Conscious Leadership with Pamela Davis at Nonprofit Insurance Alliance
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we interview Pamela Davis, CEO of Nonprofits Insurance Alliance and we discuss the technicalities of insurance while spending time dis...
E25: Building Common Ground via Social Activism with Nisha Anand at Dream.org
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode we have the privilege of interviewing Nisha Anand, an Indian-American activist, mom of two teenagers, and a boundary-busting nati...
E24: Defining Core Values and Building Actionable Cultures with Brenda Boyle at Fireheart Coaching
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our episode today is all about values and my guest is Brenda Boyle.Brenda is all about helping leaders and teams translate their values into specific,...
E23: The Generosity Experiences and Nonprofit Tech with Tim Sarrantonio at Neon One
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We cover a wide variety of topics in this episode, but there’s one recurring theme: generosity is not a commodity. Tim Sarrantonio, a generosity exp...
E22: Why Do People Give? Digital Fundraising Optimized with Tim Kachuriak at NextAfter
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes people give? It's a question that my next guest has obsessed over for more than a decade. Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innova...
E21: From Local to Global Impact with Omondi Peter at Global Youth Forum
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Omondi Peter and cover a broad spectrum of lessons that nonprofits leaders and aspiring change makers can learn from bas...
E20: Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) Demystified with Stephen Kump at Charityvest
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Stephen Kump, CEO of Charityvest about how they're democratizing Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and cover: 🏦 What DAFs a...
E19: Corporate Sponsorship Playbook with Lori Zoss Kraska at Growth Owl, LLC
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with Lori Kross Zaska, Founder and Chief Principal of Growth Owl, LLC to understand: ♟️ The playbook to win more corporat...
E18: Volunteer Management Innovated with Geng Wang at Civic Champs
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know volunteers are 2x likely to donate to your nonprofit? Listen to Episode 18 of The Nonprofit Lab where I speak with Geng Wang, CEO and Co...
E17: Measuring Impact to Improve Outcomes with Sheri Chaney Jones at SureImpact
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TLDR What, how, and why impact impact measurement is important to improve outcomes for nonprofits, donors, staff, and the communities we serve. GUEST ...
E16: For the Forces of Good with Lucia Kanter St. Amour
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Lucia Kanter St. Amour is the VP for UN Women USA, attorney of 25 years, international negotiation superhero, and bestselling author...
E15: Build Traction to Create Impact with Allison Cousins at St. Louis City League
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Cousins is an educator and entrepreneur living in St. Louis, Missouri. Recognizing a gap in the availability and access to sports and extracur...
E14: The Legal Accountability Project with Aliza Shatzman
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Aliza Shatzman is the President and Co-Founder of The Legal Accountability Project, a nonprofit aimed at ensuring that law clerks have positive ...
E13: Breaking the Status Quo with Dr. Laura Otten at La Salle University
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We actually weren't planning for our conversation to be an episode for The Nonprofit Lab. Laura is one of our key advisors for MatchNice, and I wa...
E12: Does Your Nonprofit Website Suck? - with David Pisarek at Wow Digital
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why shift from seeing a website as an investment instead of an expense? What about goals? What’s a good website strategy? How can you get your board...
E11: Journey of a Fundraiser with Rhea Wong
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simply put, Rhea Wong helps nonprofits raise more money. Though she has deep experience with institutional, corporate and event fund-raising, she is p...
E10: Digital First Nonprofit with Stacy Sawin at FinAbility
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FinAbility is a survivor-founded nonprofit that financially empowers survivors of domestic abuse. Using her background in tech and finance, Stacy Sawi...
E9: Investing in Nonprofits with Vivenne Hsu at LENDonate
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vivienne Hsu is the founder and CEO of LENDonate, a unique marketplace lending and donation sourcing platform where nonprofits and supporters leverage...
E8: B Generous with Dominik Kalms - Donate Now, Pay Later
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we interview Dominic Kalms, Founder and CEO of B Generous, a first of it's kind “Donate Now, Pay Later” solution for donors an...
E7: Ask a Fundraiser with Anna Barber and Rashida Peterson
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s “Ask a Fundraiser” in Episode 7 of The Nonprofit Lab, now live! Featuring Anna Barber and Rashida Peterson who have both served and helped...
E6: The Prosp(a)rity Project with Briana Franklin
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we speak with Briana (aka Bri) Franklin about her journey with The Prosp(a)rity Project, a nonprofit with a mission to improve the fin...
E5: Organic Nonprofit Leadership with Alex Mays at Lesson Check-in
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Organic leadership is all about leading naturally right where you are. On this episode I talk to Alex Mays about her family history and how she’s gr...
E4: Social Entrepreneurship with Tiffany Yau at Fulphil
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tiffany Yau, Founder & CEO of Fulphil, a nonprofit that empowers youth to build a social entrepreneurial mindset to make an impact and excel in th...
E3: Beat The Streets National with Ben Reiter
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Reiter is the Executive Director of Beat The Streets National, a youth sports development nonprofit dedicated to enriching lives through the sport...
E2: Nonprofit Landscape with Dr. Laura Otten at La Salle University
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we ask the big landscape level questions with Dr. Laura Otten who brings over 50 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. What'...