Podcast Episodes

Ep 216 Just Fund Me with Iara Peng

Season 1 Episode 216

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.

Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Season 1 Episode 216

Seth Chalmer’s insights on crisis management will help you navigate today’s challenging social landscape as a nonprofit leader. This conversation gives tools to spark valuable conversations that can …

Published on 10 months ago

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 fo…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Season 1 Episode 213

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…

Published on 11 months ago

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

Season 1 Episode 212

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CEO of Charity Navigator, to explore how nonprofits can use data to build trust with donors and move beyond the outdated focus on overhead.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 i…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 211 The Maverick Marketing Approach (with Seth Godin)

Season 1 Episode 211

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 str…

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Season 1 Episode 210

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…

Published on 1 year ago

Ep 209: Finding the Courage to Say No with Glennda Testone

Season 1 Episode 209

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 leadershi…

Published on 1 year ago

Ep 208: Bring Back the Joy of Giving (with Allison Fine)

Season 1 Episode 208

Allison Fine and I discuss the need to transform nonprofit fundraising from a transactional to a relational model, leverage technology to build meaningful donor relationships, and create a more susta…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Ep 207: From Walmart to Feeding America (with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot)

Season 1 Episode 207

Like me, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot moved from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector with zero previous experience in nonprofit work. In this episode, she shares her inspiring story of how and w…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago