Episodes

  • Ep 214: Productive Conversations in Polarizing Conflicts (with Parisa Parsa)

    Ep 214: Productive Conversations in Polarizing Conflicts (with Parisa Parsa)
    Oct 26 2024
    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 addressing power dynamics and leading productive conversations across differences.
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    49 mins
  • Ep 213: Racial Dynamics in Nonprofit Fundraising (with Mikaela Levons + Jamila Hodge)

    Ep 213: Racial Dynamics in Nonprofit Fundraising (with Mikaela Levons + Jamila Hodge)
    Oct 12 2024
    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 experiences shape their approach to fundraising and leadership.
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    57 mins
  • Ep 212: Street Cred, Trust Capital, and Impact-Focused Fundraising (with Michael Thatcher)

    Ep 212: Street Cred, Trust Capital, and Impact-Focused Fundraising (with Michael Thatcher)
    Sep 28 2024
    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CEO of Charity Navigator, to explore how nonprofits can use data to build trust with donors and move beyond the outdated focus on overhead.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 insights on how nonprofits can better engage donors, make the right asks, and thrive in today’s challenging giving environment.
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    54 mins
  • Ep 211: The Maverick Marketing Approach (with Seth Godin)

    Ep 211: The Maverick Marketing Approach (with Seth Godin)
    Sep 14 2024
    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 strategy.
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    45 mins
  • Ep 210: Scaling Social Impact: Strategies for the Small Nonprofit (with Scott Curran)

    Ep 210: Scaling Social Impact: Strategies for the Small Nonprofit (with Scott Curran)
    Aug 31 2024
    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, Scott Curran, CEO of Beyond Advisors, shares his expertise on how growth-stage social impact enterprises can strengthen their core, define their unique value, and strategically scale. This episode offers nonprofit leaders practical advice to ensure long-term sustainability and maximize their impact.
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    51 mins
  • Ep 209: Finding the Courage to Say No

    Ep 209: Finding the Courage to Say No
    Aug 17 2024
    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 leadership challenges with confidence and diplomacy.
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    50 mins
  • Ep 208: Bring Back the Joy of Giving (with Allison Fine)

    Ep 208: Bring Back the Joy of Giving (with Allison Fine)
    Aug 3 2024
    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 sustainable and joyful fundraising environment.
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    43 mins
  • Ep 207: From Walmart to Feeding America (with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot)

    Ep 207: From Walmart to Feeding America (with Claire Babineaux-Fontenot)
    Jul 20 2024
    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 why she shifted her focus to step into her most impactful work yet.
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    49 mins