The Nonprofit Show

75% of Nonprofit Leaders Are Leaving—Who's Taking Their Place?

09 Jun 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit CEO succession planning is no longer a future issue—it’s a current business challenge. As leadership turnover accelerate...

Before You Hire the Next CEO, Watch This!

08 Jun 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit interim leadership strategy is becoming essential as organizations face CEO retirements, founder exits, leadership fatigue, ...

The New Rules of Nonprofit Donor Engagement Are Here

04 Jun 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit donor engagement strategies for 2026 are changing rapidly as donor expectations, technology, and economic realities reshape ...

Build Powerful Coalitions: Scarcity May Be Your Nonprofit's Greatest Advantage!

03 Jun 2026

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Send us Fan MailWhen resources are limited, nonprofits often assume they need more funding. But what if scarcity is actually the catalyst for stronger...

The 2-Second Marketing Rule

01 Jun 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit marketing strategy using neuroscience can help organizations create messages that earn attention, build trust, and move dono...

Don’t Hook Donors on Emergencies

29 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit crisis fundraising strategy is not about making every donor message sound urgent—it is about knowing when urgency is real,...

Community Wealth Building Through Art, Space, and Story

28 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailCommunity wealth building for nonprofits takes center stage in this lively discussion, as Lauren Turner Hines of the André Cailloux C...

The Future of International Aid May Not Be Aid at All

27 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailThis episode is for nonprofits searching for alternatives to traditional aid models and dependency-driven philanthropy. The conversati...

Why More Money Won’t Fix Your Nonprofit

26 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit infrastructure planning is often overlooked until growth creates operational stress, staff burnout, and organizational confu...

Difficult Donors: When to Walk Away

22 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailManaging difficult donors in nonprofits requires more than patience—it requires boundaries, documentation, leadership support, and a...

Nonprofit Influencer Marketing: Build Strategy, Goals, and Donor Growth

21 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit marketing strategy with fractional CMO leadership can help organizations move beyond reactive communications and build smart...

What AFP ICON Revealed: Getting Real Business Value From Nonprofit Conferences

20 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit conference strategy for fundraisers is not just about attending sessions — it’s about turning time, travel, relationship...

The Future of ESL Education Is Mobile, Human, and AI-Assisted

19 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofits exploring AI education strategies and immigrant workforce development will find powerful lessons in this conversation with ...

Nonprofit Capital Campaigns: Magic? Luck? . . . or Strategy?

18 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit capital campaign strategy starts long before the ask — it begins with donor trust, board readiness, and a clear business c...

The Fundraising Gold Hidden Inside Your Donor Data

15 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit donor database fundraising strategy starts with one powerful idea: your next major opportunity may already be inside your CR...

Nonprofit Burnout Has a Financial Cost—Can AI Help?

14 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailAI for nonprofit staff burnout is becoming one of the most important operational conversations in the sector. This episode explores ho...

AI Mistakes to Avoid in Fundraising: The Big Five!

13 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailAI in nonprofit fundraising strategy is transforming how organizations operate—but using it incorrectly can damage donor relationshi...

2026 Nonprofit Hiring Strategy Step by Step: Stop Losing Candidates

12 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit hiring strategy step by step is no longer optional—it’s essential in today’s complex labor market. Katie Warnock, Foun...

Teaching Less, Learning More: Building a Learning Nonprofit

11 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit leadership learning culture is no longer a “nice to have”—it is becoming a business necessity for organizations trying...

Donors as Advocates: Your Best Donor May Not Be Your Biggest Donor

08 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailA strong donor advocacy strategy for nonprofits can turn everyday supporters into ambassadors, connectors, storytellers, and referral ...

Lessons From UK Philanthropy: What U.S. Nonprofits Can Learn

07 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailUK nonprofit fundraising strategy is changing fast as charities face fewer everyday donors, more competition for trust funding, and gr...

Your Nonprofit's Financial Problems May Be Structural: Stop Flying Blind

06 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit financial management strategy is not just about reports, budgets, or compliance — it’s about giving leaders the right in...

Innovate 2026: Nonprofit Finance Leaders Confront AI, Capacity, and Change

05 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit finance technology strategy is entering a new phase—and AI adoption is forcing leaders to rethink how teams operate, learn...

Building the Right Board at the Right Time for Your Nonprofit!

04 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit board engagement strategy isn’t about sending more emails or chasing attendance—it’s about building clarity, structure...

Stop Blending In: How Top Fundraisers Command the Room!

01 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit fundraising event etiquette and strategy can make—or break—your organization’s reputation and donor relationships. In ...

Second Home Donor Fundraising: Unlock 6.5 Million Untapped Donors!

30 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailSecond home donor fundraising strategy is one of the most overlooked opportunities in nonprofit growth today—and it’s costing orga...

Stop Confusing Donors: A Storytelling Strategy That Actually Works!

29 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit storytelling strategy for donor engagement starts with clarity—not more content. If your organization is struggling to con...

The Missing Link! Between Nonprofit Branding and Major Gifts

28 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit branding and fundraising strategy are more connected than most organizations realize—and when they’re misaligned, donor ...

A Smarter Nonprofit Planning Framework: G.O.S.T.

27 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailMarie Rodriguez of Active Lotus introduces the G.O.S.T. method—Goal, Objective, Strategy, and Tactic—a simple but powerful framewo...

Why Fundraisers Become CEOs: Ready for a Job Jump?

24 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailWith nearly 100 leaders retiring daily and 30% of nonprofit CEOs expected to step down within five years, organizations must act now. ...

How One Nonprofit Built a 128-Country Economic Network

23 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit artisan economic development models are reshaping how organizations approach global impact—and this conversation shows exa...

From “So What?” to Real Impact: Nonprofit PR Strategy

20 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit public relations (PR) strategy and messaging clarity are no longer optional—they’re essential to building trust, earning...

The Right Way to Launch an Urgent Nonprofit Appeal

16 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailAn effective urgent nonprofit fundraising appeal strategy can drive immediate impact—but only when it’s clear, credible, and authe...

Should Nonprofits Pay Taxes on Business Revenue? A Real Debate

15 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailExploring whether nonprofits should pay taxes on business income, examining how revenue sources, competition, and policy gaps are resh...

The Rise of Job Hugging: Nonprofit Hiring Challenge

14 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit hiring challenges in 2026 are shifting in unexpected ways—and it’s not about a lack of talent. It’s about behavior. In...

Everybody Leaves! Why Most Nonprofits Are Unprepared

13 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit succession planning strategy isn’t just a governance exercise—it’s a core risk management function that directly impac...

Nonprofit Accounting System Redesign Explained: From Clunky to Clear!

09 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit accounting system redesign is the key to unlocking faster reporting, clearer insights, and stronger decision-making across y...

Turning Volunteers Into Donors: Stop Filling Shifts, Start Building Supporters!

08 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit volunteer management strategy is no longer about filling shifts—it’s about building long-term supporters who fuel your m...

Nonprofit People Management Strategy: Turn Passion Into Performance

07 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit people management strategy is often overlooked—but it may be the single biggest driver of organizational success, staff re...

Mission-Driven, Business-Minded: A Smarter Nonprofit Strategy

06 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailLooking to build a nonprofit strategic planning framework that delivers real results? This episode delivers a practical blueprint for ...

Nonprofit Grant Strategy: From Preparation to Winning Approval

02 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan Mail A practical breakdown of how nonprofits build grant-ready systems, manage pipelines, and improve funding success in a competitive en...

Nonprofit Executive Coaching ROI: Stop Talking, Start Performing!

01 Apr 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit leadership coaching ROI isn’t about feel-good conversations—it’s about measurable performance, accountability, and org...

Fundraiser's Professional Development Strategies You Can’t Ignore

27 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailThis motivating conversation challenges fundraisers to keep pace with rapid shifts in donor expectations, technology, and data-driven ...

Welcome to the Data Party: A Smarter Way to Run Your Nonprofit

26 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailHow nonprofits can use data for decision making starts with a simple shift: recognizing that data is just information you already have...

Nonprofit Data Chaos? How Nonprofits Fix It Fast!

25 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailThis episode explores how nonprofits can fix fragmented data systems by centralizing information, improving reporting, and building sc...

Nonprofit Payroll Compliance: How To Get It Right!

24 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailNonprofit payroll compliance strategies are no longer optional—they are essential for managing risk, retaining talent, and maintaini...

Nonprofit Donor Journey Strategy: From Ticket Buyer to Major Donor

23 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailExploring how nonprofits can build a seamless donor journey strategy by integrating earned revenue, audience experience, and long-term...

Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Development Assistant

20 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailThe nonprofit development assistant role responsibilities are often misunderstood—but getting this position right can dramatically i...

Why Your Nonprofit Can’t Execute Your Strategic Plan

19 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailIf your nonprofit’s strategic plan is sitting on a shelf instead of driving results, this conversation is your wake-up call. Dylan B...

Neuro Giving: The Science Behind Why Donors Donate

18 Mar 2026

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Send us Fan MailA sophisticated and deeply reflective conversation on the science behind donor decision-making. Drawing from neuroscience and behavior...

Your Gala Isn't Broken—But Your Process Might Be!

17 Mar 2026

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Send a textNonprofits can turn fundraising events into more efficient, donor-friendly, revenue-generating experiences that support long-term growth. M...

Second-Home Owners: Donors Transforming Local Nonprofits!

16 Mar 2026

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Send a textSecond-home ownership may sound like a lifestyle topic, but this episode makes it clear that it is also a major nonprofit business opportun...

The Donor Retention Formula Every Nonprofit Needs

13 Mar 2026

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Send a textDonor retention is a measurable strategy, not just a fundraising hope. Plus, how to calculate donor retention for nonprofits.  On this epi...

The Audit Roadmap Nonprofits Need: Tips Every Leader Should Know

12 Mar 2026

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Send a textAudits may make nonprofit leaders tense, but this discussion reframes the audit process as smart organizational practice rather than a year...

Beyond the First Gift: How Smart Nonprofits Keep Donors Giving

11 Mar 2026

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Send a textWhat happens after the first donation may matter even more than the donation itself! Lauren Laski, Manager of Customer Success at Bloomeran...

Gen Z and the New Rules of Nonprofit Staffing and Leadership

10 Mar 2026

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Send a textWhat happens when four generations share one nonprofit workplace, but each generation brings a completely different relationship to work, a...

Nonprofit Board Trouble or Leadership Trouble? Executive Transitions Explained

09 Mar 2026

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Send a textLeadership transitions can either rattle a nonprofit or reset it for real success, and this conversation makes the case for why professiona...

Starting a Charity in Britain: Timeline, Legal Setup, and Governance Basics

05 Mar 2026

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Send a textThe Nonprofit Show launches its Global Edition with cohosts Julia C. Patrick and Matthew Murray (CEO, Expand PR / Expand Consultancy), taki...

What A Nonprofit Board Chair Should Do!

04 Mar 2026

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Send a textBoards get plenty of attention in the nonprofit sector, but this lively conversation zooms in on the role that can make or break governance...

Homegrown Unicorns: Putting the FUN in Major Fundraising

02 Mar 2026

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Send a textWhat happens when a nonprofit needs to raise eight figures fast… and decides to do it with unicorn horns, a donor “blessing,” and a w...

Nonprofit Gift and Donation Acceptance Policies 101

27 Feb 2026

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Send a textGift acceptance policies sound like paperwork—until a donor tries to turn your organization into their personal dare! In this episode, Ju...

Interim Fundraising: From Chaos to Strategy

25 Feb 2026

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Leadership transitions don’t have to be terrifying revenue cliffs. In this conversation, Travis Craddock, CFRE and Founder of Craddock Strategies, r...

Your Systems Don’t Agree? How Nonprofits Fix the Source of Truth

24 Feb 2026

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A visit with Doug Chapiewsky, CEO & President of Kanso Software, and Cameron Bowman, CAAS Solutions Consultant at JMT Consulting, for a fast-movin...

Community Building: Making Your Nonprofit The “Third Space” People Trust

23 Feb 2026

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We lean into a timely business truth: nonprofit sustainability is built as much through belonging as through budgets. Cohosts Julia C. Patrick and Tim...

Starting A Development Job? The First 30 Days Playbook

20 Feb 2026

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Starting a new role as a nonprofit’s fundraiser can feel like stepping onto the field mid-game—high expectations, limited time, and a lot of “wh...

When Is It Time to Close Your Nonprofit?

18 Feb 2026

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Sunsetting a nonprofit is one of the most difficult decisions a board and executive team can face. Erin McPartlin, Principal of Erin McPartlin Consult...

Data, Trust, and Fundraising: The Ethics Every Nonprofit Must Face

13 Feb 2026

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On this Fundraisers Friday, our cohosts lean into one of the most nuanced and professionally demanding areas of nonprofit leadership: donor research, ...

Cash Clarity for Nonprofits: Your Checking Account Is Lying To You

12 Feb 2026

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If your nonprofit’s checking account looks “healthy,” this episode is your friendly wake-up call: bank balance is not the same as real liquidity...

Planned Giving Is a Decades-Long Strategy: The Three-Pillar Framework

11 Feb 2026

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Planned giving isn’t a “sign the paperwork and move on” moment—it’s a decades-long business strategy that demands discipline, systems, and r...

“Job Hugging” Is Real: The New Nonprofit Job Market

10 Feb 2026

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Job searches in the nonprofit sector aren’t just about “what’s next” anymore they’re about navigating a labor market that feels equal parts ...

Interim Leadership: The Strategy Nonprofits Often Miss

09 Feb 2026

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Jeffrey R. Wilcox, President and Chief Learning Curator of Third Sector Company, and Nancy Bacon of Nancy Bacon Consulting—provide a timely conversa...

Revenue Diversification for Nonprofits: The Egg or the Basket?

06 Feb 2026

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Cohosts Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall tackle a fundraising trap that quietly keeps nonprofits stressed and stuck: betting everything on one revenue ...

Nonprofits and the AI Risk: Stop the Chaos Start the Strategy

05 Feb 2026

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AI isn’t a “someday” conversation for nonprofits anymore it’s a right-now operational decision with governance, risk, and staff behavior at th...

Your Donors Are the Hero: How to Position Your Nonprofit as the Guide

04 Feb 2026

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We visit with Kate Berkey, a StoryBrand guide for nonprofits, to talk about something that affects every organization’s bottom line — whether they...

Scarcity Is Not a Strategy—Build a Nonprofit Revenue Engine Instead

03 Feb 2026

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What does it take for a nonprofit to grow from “we’re getting by” to “we’re building a real engine for impact”? In this energizing convers...

Nonprofit Development Is Not a Department It’s a Mindset!

02 Feb 2026

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Nonprofit leaders are staring down a new funding reality and Ben Cooley, CEO of Maxwell and Marie, arrives with the kind of energy that turns anxiety ...

Inside Fundraisers Friday: Real Questions Real Answers

30 Jan 2026

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This lively Fundraisers forum delivers real-world guidance on the operational side of fundraising and nonprofit management. Cohosts Julia Patrick and ...

Abundance Mindset Meets Real Metrics: Donor's Expectations in 2026

28 Jan 2026

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In this energizing conversation, Ann Fellman, Chief Marketing Officer at Bloomerang, provides a data-forward look at what donors will expect in 2026—...

Board Meetings Are Broken—Here’s the Fix Nonprofits Need

27 Jan 2026

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Every nonprofit says they want board meetings that are strategic, energizing, and worth everyone’s time. And yet… so many board meetings still fee...

The Wealth Transfer Is Here: Why Gen X Is the Decision-Maker You’re Missing

26 Jan 2026

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The Great Wealth Transfer is already in motion, and Gen X is standing in the receiving line! Wendy F. Adams, CFRE, CEO of Cultivate for Good and longt...

Why Finance Leaders Are Becoming the Most Important Strategists in Nonprofits

22 Jan 2026

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Nonprofit financial leaders are being asked to do more with less, manage rising risk, and still advance mission with confidence. Dr. Stephanie Rose-Be...

It's Time to Rethink Nonprofit Finance: A 2026 Wake-Up Call!

21 Jan 2026

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We sit down with Keith Mestrich, Senior Advisor of Nonprofit and Foundation Partnerships at Crescent Cares, for a great nonprofit business conversati...

Nonprofit Funding Beyond the Check: How Funders Add Real Business Value

20 Jan 2026

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In the nonprofit world, “funding” is often treated like a finish line. But in this conversation, Gloria Dixon—Executive Director and Director of...

Trillions Are Moving Right Now: Is Your Nonprofit Ready To Receive?

16 Jan 2026

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The Great Wealth Transfer is no longer a future talking point—it is unfolding right now, and nonprofit organizations that are not prepared risk watc...

Misinformation Is Costing Nonprofits: The Data Leaders Need Now

15 Jan 2026

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With the kind of energy that makes you sit up straighter: Tim Sarrantonio, now Chair of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), leads a boardroom...

The New Nonprofit CFO Mindset: Resilience, Revenue, Results!

14 Jan 2026

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In 2026, nonprofit finance isn’t just about reporting what happened — it’s about shaping what happens next. Ellie Hume (Regional Director, at Yo...

Why Nonprofit Boards Don’t Do the Work: And How to Fix Them

13 Jan 2026

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Why don’t nonprofit boards do their work — and what can executive leaders actually do about it? In this episode we welcome back executive coach, a...

The Organizational Assessment: Board Reality Check Using Interims

12 Jan 2026

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Organizational assessments can sound intimidating—like a test, a grade, or a “gotcha.” We sit down with Joan Brown, Chief Operations Officer at ...

The 2026 Fundraising Forecast: What Smart Nonprofits Do Now

09 Jan 2026

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2026 is already rewriting the fundraising playbook—and your nonprofit can’t afford to run last year’s plays. In this Fundraisers Friday conversa...

Trauma Talk for Nonprofits: The Real Cost of “Push Through” Culture

08 Jan 2026

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Nonprofit work is purpose-driven, but the business reality is relentless: tight budgets, heavy caseloads, public scrutiny, and a pace that rarely fits...

Set A Goal That Scares You!

07 Jan 2026

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What if the biggest thing holding your nonprofit back isn’t budget, bandwidth, or the board… but the size of the goal itself?In this energizing co...

2026 Nonprofit Forecast: AI, Hiring, and the New Rules of Retention

06 Jan 2026

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We welcome Katie Warnock, CEO and Founder of Staffing Boutique, for a “New Year Trend Forecasting” conversation—focused squarely on what nonprof...

Nonprofit Funders Want Systems Not Stories: Start Building Real Capacity

05 Jan 2026

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If your nonprofit is staring at a funding gap in 2026: your money problem may actually be a structure problem. Host Julia C. Patrick welcomes Dr. Shar...

The Year End Goal Plan For Fundraisers

19 Dec 2025

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how nonprofits set goals that actually move revenue, relationships, and results. They start with the metric many teams avoid because it can be a rude ...

Nonprofit Leadership Moves You Need to Have Finance Teams Win Under Pressure!

18 Dec 2025

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Year-end doesn’t “arrive” in nonprofits so much as it ambushes us. And that’s exactly why this conversation with John Tiso, VP of Revenue and ...

The Quickest Path to a Compliant Nonprofit: Using Tech and Heart

17 Dec 2025

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Starting a nonprofit is often treated like a simple administrative step: fill out a few forms, wait a bit, and you’re off to the races. But in this ...

The “Boring” Fundraising That Builds Real Stability

16 Dec 2025

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Consistency is not glamorous, but it’s the engine that keeps a nonprofit’s business model running when the calendar flips and the pressure spikes....

Nonprofit Founder Syndrome: When Grit Turns Into Gridlock

15 Dec 2025

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Founder syndrome gets tossed around like a diagnosis, but this conversation reframes it as a leadership and governance challenge that shows up in real...

Donor Tiers That Actually Work: The Right Way To Segment Supporters

12 Dec 2025

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Fundraisers Friday is back, and Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall (Mr. Nonprofit Consultancy) tackle a topic that quietly runs the business side of fund...

Untitled Episode

11 Dec 2025

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Finishing the year “strong” is not just a slogan for nonprofit leaders; it’s a finance and operations project. Regional Director Ellie Hume from...