# nonprofit leaders (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover nonprofit leaders. Page: Feed: --- ## 382: From Shoe Drive to Global Movement (Andrew Lovedale) _2026-08-20 · Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership_ Episode 382: From Shoe Drive to Global Movement (Andrew Lovedale) Episode Summary Too many nonprofit founders assume that the people who love them will automatically support the mission they've built, and few learn how costly that assumption is until donors who cheer from the sidelines never actually give. Andrew Lovedale, Founder and Executive Director of Access to Success (A2S), learned that… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711042/episodes/19645129-382-from-shoe-drive-to-global-movement-andrew-lovedale.mp3) ## [Through The Funders' Lens - Episode 2: What Makes a Nonprofit Get the Grant (And What Doesn't)](https://nonprofitnuggets.libsyn.com/through-the-funders-lens-episode-2-what-makes-a-nonprofit-get-the-grant-and-what-doesnt) _2026-08-18 · Fundable by Design_ Have you ever wondered why one nonprofit receives the grant while another walks away with a rejection email? Many nonprofit leaders believe the answer is simple: "They had a better grant writer." "They had a better story." "They knew the right people." But after working as a grant evaluator, I've learned that grant decisions are often about much more than the proposal itself. In this video, I… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nonprofitnuggets/Episode_2_Through_the_Lens_of_the_Funder_080326.m4a?dest-id=495072) ## [How to Lead When Life Is Unraveling Around You](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-to-lead-when-life-is-unraveling-around-you/) _2026-08-16 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Ashley Stallings What happens when you’re responsible for holding a nonprofit organization together while your personal life is falling apart? In this episode, Rob Harter sits down with Ashley Stallings to have an honest conversation about nonprofit leadership, burnout, vulnerability, and what it takes to lead sustainably through seasons of personal crisis. Ashley shares her own experience of… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Ashley_Stallings.mp3) ## [Through The Funders' Lens - Epsiode 1: Why a Great Grant Proposal Isn't Always Enough](https://nonprofitnuggets.libsyn.com/through-the-funders-lens-epsiode-1-why-a-great-grant-proposal-isnt-always-enough) _2026-08-16 · Fundable by Design_ Today, I want to challenge the way many nonprofit leaders think about grant funding. If you've ever believed that your grant proposal alone determines whether you receive funding, I want you to consider something different. Funders don't just evaluate your proposal. They evaluate the organization behind it. After 40 years in the nonprofit sector, I've learned that a well-written proposal can open… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nonprofitnuggets/Through_The_Funders_Lens_-_Episode_1-_Why_a_Great_Grant_Proposal_Isnt_Always_Enough.m4a?dest-id=495072) ## [Why Are Other Nonprofits Growing While Yours Is Struggling?](https://nonprofitnuggets.libsyn.com/why-are-other-nonprofits-growing-while-yours-is-struggling) _2026-08-14 · Fundable by Design_ Have you ever looked at another nonprofit and asked yourself: "Why are they growing while we're struggling?" It's a question I've heard from nonprofit leaders for decades. And often, the first assumption is that the other organization has better connections, bigger donors, or simply got lucky. But after 40 years in the nonprofit sector, I've found that's usually not the real reason. In many cases,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nonprofitnuggets/Why_Are_Other_Nonprofits_Growing_While_Yours_Is_Struggling.m4a?dest-id=495072) ## 381: What Leaders Must Know to Build Cross-Sector Power (Karen Riordan) _2026-08-13 · Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership_ Episode 381: What Leaders Must Know to Build Cross-Sector Power (Karen Riordan) Episode Summary Nonprofit leaders often assume advocacy, cross-sector partnerships, and funding diversification are someone else's job — but Karen Riordan, President & CEO of Together SC in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, argues that building real power for the sector starts with everyday relationship-building. Drawing… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711042/episodes/19556584-381-what-leaders-must-know-to-build-cross-sector-power-karen-riordan.mp3) ## [If the Mission Was So Important… Why Did the Nonprofit Fail?](https://nonprofitnuggets.libsyn.com/if-the-mission-was-so-important-why-did-the-nonprofit-fail) _2026-08-12 · Fundable by Design_ A mission can be extraordinary, and an organization can still fail. Not because the work wasn't needed, but because the infrastructure, leadership, systems, governance, and financial strategy weren't strong enough to support the work over time. Your mission deserves more than good intentions. It deserves an organization that's equipped to carry it for years, not just for today. If you've ever… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nonprofitnuggets/If_the_Mission_Was_So_Important_Why_Did_the_Nonprofit_Fail.m4a?dest-id=495072) ## [Ready to Build a Nonprofit Worthy of Long-Term Investment?](https://nonprofitnuggets.libsyn.com/ready-to-build-a-nonprofit-worthy-of-long-term-investment) _2026-08-10 · Fundable by Design_ Is your nonprofit truly worthy of long-term investment? Not just because your mission matters, but because your organization is built to sustain that mission. Funders aren't simply looking for organizations doing good work. They're looking for organizations that have the leadership, systems, governance, and operational capacity to turn their investment into lasting impact. That's why I believe… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nonprofitnuggets/Ready_to_Build_a_Nonprofit_Worthy_of_Long-Term_Investment.m4a?dest-id=495072) ## [Noah’s brief life led to lasting legacy](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/noahs-brief-life-led-to-lasting-legacy/) _2026-08-09 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Matthew Efird How can profound grief be transformed into purpose, empathy, and a legacy that serves others? In this powerful episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter speaks with Matthew Efird about the loss of his son, Noah, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 13 before birth and lived for 57 and a half hours. Matthew shares how he and his wife, Hannah, navigated the months between… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Matthew_Efird.mp3) ## [What Successful Nonprofits Do Right That Others Get Wrong](https://nonprofitnuggets.libsyn.com/what-successful-nonprofits-do-right-that-others-get-wrong) _2026-08-08 · Fundable by Design_ Have you ever looked at another nonprofit and wondered: "What are they doing differently?" They seem to attract funding more consistently, grow with confidence, and build long-term partnerships while other organizations with equally important missions continue to struggle. I've learned that the difference is rarely the mission. It's rarely the passion. And it's rarely that they simply work harder.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nonprofitnuggets/What_Successful_Nonprofits_Do_Right_That_Others_Get_Wrong.mp3?dest-id=495072) ## [Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum Today (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GzqmXoqNr0bq) _2026-08-08 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell, and margin trade BTC and ETH with EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, or JPY. ## [If a Funder Evaluated Your Nonprofit Today, What Would They Find?](https://nonprofitnuggets.libsyn.com/if-a-funder-evaluated-your-nonprofit-today-what-would-they-find) _2026-08-06 · Fundable by Design_ If a funder evaluated your organization today, what would they find? Would they find an organization that's prepared for long-term investment? Or would they find a passionate founder carrying the entire nonprofit on their back? Because the answer to that question often explains why funding comes or why it doesn't. The goal isn't simply to receive a grant. The goal is to build an organization that… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nonprofitnuggets/If_a_Funder_Evaluated_Your_Nonprofit_Today_What_Would_They_Find.m4a?dest-id=495072) ## 380: Relationships Shape Everything: What Leaders Must Know to Build Community (David “Dae-Lee” Arrington) _2026-08-06 · Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership_ #380: Relationships Shape Everything: What Leaders Must Know to Build Community (David “Dae-Lee” Arrington) Episode Summary Many nonprofit leaders believe they've built real community and trust within their organizations — but David “Dae-Lee” Arrington argues that what looks like connection is often just proximity, and that gap is costing leaders more than they realize. Founder and CEO of Bridge… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711042/episodes/19556417-380-relationships-shape-everything-what-leaders-must-know-to-build-community-david-dae-lee-arrington.mp3) ## [The Part of Starting a Nonprofit No One Prepared You For](https://nonprofitnuggets.libsyn.com/the-part-of-starting-a-nonprofit-no-one-prepared-you-for) _2026-08-04 · Fundable by Design_ When you decided to start your nonprofit, your goal was simple: you wanted to help people. You saw a need in your community, developed a program to address it, and stepped forward to make a difference. But somewhere along the way, you realized you had taken on something much bigger than a program. You had become responsible for an entire organization. I've seen this happen time and time again.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nonprofitnuggets/The_Part_of_Starting_a_Nonprofit_No_One_Prepared_You_For.m4a?dest-id=495072) ## [The Missing Middle: How Ivory Innovations Is Seeking to Address the Housing Crisis](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/the-missing-middle-how-ivory-innovations-is-seeking-to-address-the-housing-crisis/) _2026-08-02 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Amy Tomasso America’s housing crisis is not only about affordability—it is also about a lack of diverse housing options for people at different income levels and stages of life. In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Amy Tomasso, Director of Policy Innovation at Ivory Innovations, about the “missing middle” between detached single-family homes and large apartment buildings. Amy explains how… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Amy_Tomasso.mp3) ## [The Leadership Shift Every Nonprofit Leader Must Make](https://nonprofitnuggets.libsyn.com/the-leadership-shift-every-nonprofit-leader-must-make) _2026-08-02 · Fundable by Design_ Too many nonprofit leaders see themselves only as the founder, the program director, the fundraiser, or the person who helps people. While those roles are important, they're only part of the picture. Your mission deserves a leader who understands how to build an organization that can sustain that mission for years to come. That's the leadership shift I want to challenge you to make. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nonprofitnuggets/The_Leadership_Shift_Every_Nonprofit_Leader_Must_Make1.m4a?dest-id=495072) ## 379: How to Treat Every Donor Like a Major Donor (Derric Bakker) _2026-07-30 · Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership_ 379: How to Treat Every Donor Like a Major Donor (Derric Bakker) Episode Summary Nonprofit leaders and fundraisers are exhausted, and the instinct when results slip is to simply work harder. In this episode of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, Derric Bakker, Founder & CEO of DickersonBakker, argues that today’s struggle is not a down cycle teams can out-hustle but a structural shift in how people… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711042/episodes/19556405-379-how-to-treat-every-donor-like-a-major-donor-derric-bakker.mp3) ## [Why Nonprofit Leaders Confuse the Program With the Organization](https://nonprofitnuggets.libsyn.com/why-nonprofit-leaders-confuse-the-program-with-the-organization) _2026-07-29 · Fundable by Design_ When you start a nonprofit, your heart is in serving people. Your time is spent creating programs, delivering services, and responding to community needs. Naturally, it feels like the program is the organization. But after 40 years in the nonprofit sector, I've learned that this misunderstanding is one of the biggest reasons organizations struggle to become sustainable. When leaders focus only on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nonprofitnuggets/Why_Nonprofit_Leaders_Confuse_the_Program_With_the_Organization.m4a?dest-id=495072) ## [A Nonprofit Driving Meaningful Change for the Unhoused](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/a-nonprofit-driving-meaningful-change-for-the-unhoused/) _2026-07-27 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Preston Cochrane Housing is essential, but is it enough to create lasting change for people experiencing chronic homelessness? In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Preston Cochrane, CEO of The Other Side Village in Salt Lake City, Utah, about the nonprofit’s human-centered approach to homelessness. Rather than treating residents as clients or case numbers, the organization creates a supportive… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Preston_Cochrane.mp3) ## 378: The Money Myths Holding Your Nonprofit Back (Sean Hale) _2026-07-23 · Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership_ 378: The Money Myths Holding Your Nonprofit Back (Sean Hale) Episode Summary Too many nonprofit leaders quietly avoid their own finances, trusting that a clean audit or a capable CPA means everything is handled, and that blind spot can put a mission at real risk. In this episode, Patton talks with Sean Hale, founder of Nonprofit CFOs, who busts five money myths that hold organizations back: that… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711042/episodes/19486999-378-the-money-myths-holding-your-nonprofit-back-sean-hale.mp3) ## [How Transparency Can Improve Donor Retention](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-transparency-can-improve-donor-retention/) _2026-07-20 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Donors want to know that their generosity is making a real difference. Yet many gifts can feel like they disappear into a “black box,” leaving supporters unsure where their donations went or whom they helped. In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Antonis Politis, CEO and co-founder of Givelink, and Panos Kokmotos, COO and co-founder of Givelink, about how greater transparency can strengthen… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Antonis_Politis-and-Panos_Kokmotos.mp3) ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lEIZk7bcjXSC) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## 377: Stop Pushing Harder: How Great Nonprofits Build Momentum (Suzanne Smith) _2026-07-16 · Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership_ 377: Stop Pushing Harder: How Great Nonprofits Build Momentum (Suzanne Smith) Episode Summary Nonprofit leaders are exhausted, pushing harder and still feeling stuck. Suzanne Smith, Founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects, offers a different path. Drawing on sixteen years of consulting and her forthcoming book, The Nonprofit Flywheel, she reframes Jim Collins’s flywheel for the social sector:… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711042/episodes/19486984-377-stop-pushing-harder-how-great-nonprofits-build-momentum-suzanne-smith.mp3) ## [How Our Brains Are Wired for Generosity and Why It Matters](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-our-brains-are-wired-for-generosity-and-why-it-matters/) _2026-07-12 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Why do people give—and what happens in the brain when they decide to support a cause? Rob Harter sits down with fundraising strategist, behavioral science expert, and Neurogiving author Cherian Koshy to explore the neuroscience behind generosity. Cherian explains why charitable giving is closely connected to emotion, identity, belonging, and the brain’s reward systems—and why facts alone rarely… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Cherian_Koshy.mp3) ## 376: Who Should Be Part of Your Strategic Planning Process? (Renee Rubin Ross) _2026-07-09 · Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership_ Episode 376: Who Should Be Part of Your Strategic Planning Process? (Renee Rubin Ross) Episode Summary Too many strategic plans end up gathering dust on a shelf, or worse, frustrating the very people who were left out of building them. In this episode, Renee Rubin Ross, Ph.D., Founder of The Ross Collective and author of the new book Inclusive Strategic Planning , makes the case that who you… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711042/episodes/19458538-376-who-should-be-part-of-your-strategic-planning-process-renee-rubin-ross.mp3) ## [How to Not Just Survive but Thrive in Leadership](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-to-not-just-survive-but-thrive-in-leadership/) _2026-07-05 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Dr. Doris Macharia In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter speaks with Dr. Doris Macharia, President of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, about what it takes to lead with clarity, courage, and resilience during times of crisis. Dr. Macharia shares her journey from practicing medicine in Kenya to leading global HIV and public health initiatives, and how her… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Dr_Doris_Macharia.mp3) ## 375: Outrageous Kindness: A Framework for Unlocking Philanthropic Potential (Kristina Joy Carlson) _2026-07-02 · Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership_ 375: Outrageous Kindness: A Framework for Unlocking Philanthropic Potential (Kristina Joy Carlson) Episode Summary When disruption hits, many nonprofit leaders go quiet and wait for conditions to settle before they act, and that pause quietly signals to donors and communities that the mission can wait too. In Episode 375, Kristina Joy Carlson, CFRE, Founder and CEO of Outrageous Kindness, makes… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711042/episodes/19401619-375-outrageous-kindness-a-framework-for-unlocking-philanthropic-potential-kristina-joy-carlson.mp3) ## [How Building Trust Can Accelerate Impact](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-building-trust-can-accelerate-impact/) _2026-06-28 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter speaks with Clare Durrett and Dr. Terri Thompson of Answer ALS about how trust, collaboration, and shared data can accelerate meaningful impact. Answer ALS began after a powerful summit led by Steve Gleason and Team Gleason, where patients, caregivers, researchers, clinicians, and advocates came together to rethink how ALS… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Clare_Durrett_and_Dr_Terri_Thompson_.mp3) ## 374: A Roadmap to Nonprofit Excellence: What Most Leaders Miss (Lauren Deiorio) _2026-06-25 · Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership_ Episode 374: A Roadmap to Nonprofit Excellence: What Most Leaders Miss (Lauren Deiorio) Episode Summary Most nonprofit leaders don’t fail because of mission. They get stuck running one part of the operation well while neglecting the rest, often because they rose through programming and never learned the business of running an organization. In this episode, Lauren Deiorio, President & CEO of the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711042/episodes/19364103-374-a-roadmap-to-nonprofit-excellence-what-most-leaders-miss-lauren-deiorio.mp3) ## [Investing in the Next Generation: Why the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Is All In](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/investing-in-the-next-generation-why-the-greater-hartford-gives-foundation-is-all-in/) _2026-06-22 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Jay Williams In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter talks with Jay Williams, President and CEO of the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation. Jay shares his leadership journey from banking and public service to becoming the first African American and youngest mayor of Youngstown, Ohio, serving in the Obama administration, and now leading one of Connecticut’s major community… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Jay_Williams.mp3) ## 373: Turning Leadership Transitions into Organizational Breakthroughs (Jeffrey R. Wilcox) _2026-06-18 · Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership_ #373: Turning Leadership Transitions into Organizational Breakthroughs (Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE) Episode Summary Most nonprofits treat leadership change as an emergency to survive rather than a future to plan for — and the cost of that blind spot is mounting. In this episode, Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CFRE (ret), CEO of Third Sector Company and founder of the Interim Executives Academy, names the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711042/episodes/19363979-373-turning-leadership-transitions-into-organizational-breakthroughs-jeffrey-r-wilcox.mp3) ## [From Heartbreak to Impact: Channeling Loss Into a Movement for Positive Change](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/from-heartbreak-to-impact-channeling-loss-into-a-movement-for-positive-change/) _2026-06-14 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter speaks with Michelle Dubiski, mother of Madison Dubiski, who tragically lost her life during the 2021 Astroworld Festival tragedy in Houston. Michelle shares Madison’s servant-hearted spirit, her deep love for others, and how an organic movement called #PinkBowsForMadison became a symbol of love, remembrance, and hope. Rob is also joined by Steve Allen, an event… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Michelle_Dubiski_and_Steve_Allen.mp3) ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MXbPAsEbcdBV) _2026-06-14 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [What is the essence of effective leadership?](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/what-is-the-essence-of-effective-leadership/) _2026-06-07 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Hanna Bauer In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter talks with Hanna Bauer, founder of HEARTnomics®, about what it really means to lead with clarity, courage, and service. Hanna shares how her childhood battle with heart disease, including a groundbreaking heart ablation surgery, shaped the way she thinks about uncertainty, resilience, and servant leadership. Drawing from… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Hanna_Bauer.mp3) ## [Why you need to know what motivates the “Mission Generation”](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/why-you-need-to-know-what-motivates-the-mission-generation/) _2026-05-31 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Arun Gupta In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter speaks with Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach Foundation, venture capitalist, Stanford lecturer, Georgetown entrepreneurship professor, and bestselling author of The Mission Generation . Arun shares how his work across entrepreneurship, technology, public policy, venture finance, and social impact has shaped his belief that… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Arun_Gupta.mp3) ## [How Bank of America Is Helping People Give More To More Organizations](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-bank-of-america-is-helping-people-give-more-to-more-organizations/) _2026-05-25 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Dianne Bailey In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter talks with Dianne Bailey, Managing Director and National Philanthropic Strategy Executive at Bank of America Private Bank, about the changing landscape of nonprofit fundraising, affluent donors, and the future of charitable giving. Dianne brings decades of experience in philanthropy, nonprofit law, donor strategy, and foundation work, offering a unique… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Dianne_Bailey.mp3) ## [What is the “Good Neighbor Day” movement all about?](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/what-is-the-good-neighbor-day-movement-all-about/) _2026-05-17 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Walter Kim In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter talks with Walter Kim, president of the NAE, about the urgent need to rebuild trust, strengthen local communities, and rediscover what it means to be a good neighbor. Walter shares how declining trust, loneliness, polarization, and compassion fatigue are affecting generosity, volunteerism, and civic life across the country.… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Walter_Kim.mp3) ## [How to Move From Providing Job Security to Career Security](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-to-move-from-providing-job-security-to-career-security/) _2026-05-11 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Steve Cadigan In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter speaks with Steve Cadigan, talent strategist, author of Workquake , and LinkedIn’s first Chief HR Officer. Steve shares how the employer-employee relationship has changed dramatically in recent years, especially as AI, remote work, frequent career changes, and shifting expectations around purpose and flexibility… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Steve_Cadigan.mp3) ## [How Leaders Sustain Long-Term Impact in Mission-Driven Work](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-leaders-sustain-long-term-impact-in-mission-driven-work/) _2026-05-04 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Caitlin Baron In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Caitlin Baron, CEO of the Luminos Fund, to discuss how nonprofit leaders can sustain long-term impact while scaling mission-driven work. Caitlin shares her personal journey from growing up in Brooklyn, where she saw firsthand how education changes opportunity, to leading international education initiatives that help children who have been… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Caitlin_Baron.mp3) ## [Critical Conversations: Special Four-State Panel Discussion Addressing Today’s Top Trends](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/critical-conversations-special-four-state-panel-discussion-addressing-todays-top-trends/) _2026-04-26 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ In this special four-state panel discussion, Rob Harter brings together nonprofit leaders from Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado to discuss the biggest trends impacting nonprofit leadership today. Guests Jill Bennett of the Utah Nonprofits Association, Kevin Bailey of the Idaho Community Foundation and Idaho Nonprofit Center, Jodi Shields of the Wyoming Nonprofit Network, and Lloyd Lewis of arc… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/EP405_Non_Profit_Leadership_1.mp3) ## [How Leaders Navigate Through Change While Staying True to the Mission](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-leaders-navigate-through-change-while-staying-true-to-the-mission/) _2026-04-19 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Pierre Le Manh In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter talks with Pierre Le Manh, President and CEO of Project Management Institute (PMI), about how nonprofit leaders can stay grounded in their mission while navigating rapid change, uncertainty, and transformation. Pierre shares why clarity of purpose, adaptive execution, transparency, and values-based leadership are… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Pierre_Le_Manh.mp3) ## [What is the Fundraising Report Card?](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/what-is-the-fundraising-report-card/) _2026-04-12 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Greg Warner In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Greg Warner, founder of MarketSmart, to explore how nonprofit leaders can use fundraising data more effectively. Greg shares the story behind the Fundraising Report Card, a free tool designed to help organizations better understand donor retention, lapsed donors, giving trends, and overall fundraising… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Greg_Warner_1.mp3) ## [How Airbnb Is Doing Something Very Different with Their Social Impact](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-airbnb-is-doing-something-very-different-with-their-social-impact/) _2026-04-06 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Christoph Gorder In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter sits down with Christoph Gorder, leader of Airbnb.org, to explore how Airbnb has built a social impact model that looks very different from a traditional corporate foundation. As an independent 501(c)(3), Airbnb.org operates separately from Airbnb while still leveraging the company’s technology, host network, and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Christoph_Gorder.mp3) ## [How Can We Best Alleviate Poverty?](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-can-we-best-alleviate-poverty/) _2026-03-29 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ David Beckmann joins Dr. Rob Harter for a conversation on poverty alleviation, public policy, and the practical steps nonprofit leaders can take to reduce hunger and hardship in the United States and around the world. A pastor, economist, activist, and former president of Bread for the World, David shares insights from decades of advocacy work and discusses the central ideas in his book, Poverty… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/David_Beckmann.mp3) ## [Guided by a Mission Bigger Than You](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/guided-by-a-mission-bigger-than-you/) _2026-03-22 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ 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.G.E.), to explore how one resident’s decision to stay transformed into a powerful, resident-led movement for community healing, ownership, and revitalization. Asiaha shares the defining moment that changed her life: seeing a young girl playing in a… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Asiaha_Butler.mp3) ## [What is Behind the Recent Growth of Nonprofit Consulting?](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/what-is-behind-the-recent-growth-of-nonprofit-consulting/) _2026-03-15 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Julia Devine In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Julia Devine of Relatable Nonprofit to explore the rapid rise of nonprofit consulting and why more professionals are moving into this space. Drawing from a new industry report based on responses from 381 nonprofit consultants, Julia shares what is fueling this post-COVID shift and why nonprofits are increasingly turning to consultants and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Julia_Devine_2.mp3) ## [How Healthy Delegation Reduces Burnout and Builds Sustainable Leadership](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-healthy-delegation-reduces-burnout-and-builds-sustainable-leadership/) _2026-03-08 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Stefan Feuerstein In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Stefan Feuerstein to explore why healthy delegation is essential for nonprofit leaders who want to avoid burnout and build sustainable organizations. Drawing on years of leadership experience in the humanitarian sector, Stefan explains that delegation is not about getting work off your plate, but about empowering team members,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Stefan_Feuerstein.mp3) ## [Why Charity Navigator Is Seeking to Help All People Give Smarter](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/why-charity-navigator-is-seeking-to-help-all-people-give-smarter/) _2026-03-01 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Michael Thatcher In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Michael Thatcher, CEO of Charity Navigator, to explore how the nation’s largest independent charity evaluator is evolving to better serve donors and nonprofits alike. With over a decade at the helm, Michael shares how his background in technology and impact measurement has shaped Charity Navigator’s shift toward a more comprehensive,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Michael_Thatcher_1.mp3) ## [Rethinking Philanthropy: Women Shaping Global Giving](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/rethinking-philanthropy-women-shaping-global-giving/) _2026-02-22 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Suzanne Ehlers In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Suzanne Ehlers, Executive Director and CEO of USA for UNHCR (the fundraising partner of the UN Refugee Agency), to explore how women are reshaping philanthropy—and how nonprofits can better design giving models that reflect who is actually driving decisions. Suzanne shares why traditional fundraising approaches often haven’t been built… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Suzanne_Ehlers.mp3) ## [This is the Fastest Growing Trend in Fundraising Today](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/this-is-the-fastest-growing-trend-in-fundraising-today/) _2026-02-15 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ 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 important—and fastest-growing—trends in nonprofit fundraising: Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). With economic uncertainty, shifting donor behavior, and fewer individuals giving overall, nonprofit leaders must understand how to meet donors where they are. And… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Mitch_Stein.mp3) ## [What Gen Z Can Bring to Your Social Impact Organization](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/what-gen-z-can-bring-to-your-social-impact-organization/) _2026-02-08 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ 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-provoking discussion on how nonprofit and social impact organizations can better attract, engage, and retain Generation Z talent. Drawing from decades of experience and recent research with over 2,000 Gen Z individuals, Tim shares surprising insights… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Tim_Elmore.mp3) ## [How Can We Best Navigate the New Guidelines for Corporate Giving?](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-can-we-best-navigate-the-new-guidelines-for-corporate-giving/) _2026-02-01 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ 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 that significantly impact corporate giving. With corporate philanthropy under increased scrutiny and new tax hurdles on the horizon, Matt offers timely insights and actionable advice for nonprofits looking to maintain or grow their corporate donor… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Matt_Nash.mp3) ## [Are You Dreaming Big Enough for Your Organization?](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/are-you-dreaming-big-enough-for-your-organization/) _2026-01-25 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Dan Pallotta—renowned author, TED Talk speaker, and social impact provocateur—to discuss what it really takes to solve the world’s biggest problems. Known for challenging the status quo in the nonprofit sector, Dan pushes listeners to think beyond conventional limitations, urging nonprofit leaders and donors alike to reimagine what’s possible when we… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Dan_Pallotta_1.mp3)