# nonprofit leadership (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover nonprofit leadership. Page: Feed: --- ## 383: What Nonprofit Leaders Get Wrong About Growing Fast (Steve Isom) _2026-08-27 · Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership_ 383: What Nonprofit Leaders Get Wrong About Growing Fast (Steve Isom) Episode Summary Nonprofit professionals often come to the sector craving mission, not metrics, and the discomfort that creates around money, growth, and hard numbers can quietly limit how far an organization goes. Steve Isom, Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Bloomerang, has spent nearly six years professionalizing the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/711042/episodes/19694650-383-what-nonprofit-leaders-get-wrong-about-growing-fast-steve-isom.mp3) ## [What values-driven leadership looks like](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/what-values-driven-leadership-looks-like/) _2026-08-23 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ What does values-driven leadership look like when a nonprofit is growing rapidly, facing increasing demand, and making difficult decisions about where to focus? In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter sits down with Angelique Albert, CEO of Native Forward Scholars Fund, the largest direct provider of scholarships to Native students in the United States. Angelique shares how… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Angelique_Albert.mp3) ## 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) ## [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) ## 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) ## [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) ## 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 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) ## 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) ## [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) ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/g596glThB14S) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## 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) ## 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) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pwBJEUsjrn2s) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## 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) ## [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) ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/uzHaKrk6Bdez) _2026-04-19 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [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) ## [Fundraising Trends You Need to Know for 2026](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/fundraising-trends-you-need-to-know-for-2026/) _2026-01-18 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Julia Campbell In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter is joined by Julia Campbell, a renowned nonprofit strategist and host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast. With over 20 years in the field, Julia shares the latest data-backed fundraising trends shaping 2026 and what nonprofits can do to thrive amidst economic shifts and evolving donor expectations. Julia emphasizes… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Julia_Campbell.mp3) ## [Rules of the Road for Social Impact Organizations](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/rules-of-the-road-for-social-impact-organizations/) _2026-01-11 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Betsy Schmidt In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast , host Rob Harter sits down with Elizabeth “Betsy” Schmidt, senior research fellow at the University of Massachusetts and author of the new book Rules of the Road for Nonprofit Leaders . Betsy brings her decades of experience in public policy and nonprofit law to the table to demystify complex legal frameworks and help leaders… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Betsy_Schmidt.mp3) ## [How One Organization is Greatly Improving the Care for Individuals with Disabilities](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-one-organization-is-greatly-improving-the-care-for-individuals-with-disabilities/) _2026-01-04 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Rob speaks with Robert Stack, President and CEO of Community Options, a nonprofit that has been at the forefront of providing safe, dignified, and inclusive care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Stack shares his personal journey that led him into this field, beginning with volunteering as a young seminarian and evolving into decades of nonprofit leadership. Robert… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Robert_Stack.mp3) ## [The Power of Grit and Positivity](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/the-power-of-grit-and-positivity/) _2025-12-28 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Laura Parker In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter speaks with Laura Parker, CEO and co-founder of The Exodus Road , a nonprofit combating human trafficking across the globe. Laura shares the deeply personal and powerful story of how she and her husband were first confronted with the realities of trafficking while working in Northern Thailand, which ultimately inspired them to launch their organization.… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Laura_Parker.mp3) ## [The Biggest Fundraising Challenges Facing the Social Impact Sector](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/the-biggest-fundraising-challenges-facing-the-social-impact-sector/) _2025-12-22 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Jena Lynch In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Jena Lynch from Donorbox, a longtime sponsor and leading platform in nonprofit fundraising technology. Jena brings her unique perspective as a nonprofit thought leader and co-host of her own nonprofit podcast, sharing front-line insights from her work with organizations across the country. Together, Rob and Jena dive into the key fundraising… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Jena_Lynch.mp3) ## [The Story Behind the Real Cause of Hurricane Katrina’s Devastating Impact](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/the-story-behind-the-real-cause-of-hurricane-katrinas-devastating-impact/) _2025-12-14 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Sandy Rosenthal In this episode, host Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Sandy Rosenthal, the founder of Levees.org, to uncover the shocking truth behind the catastrophic flooding of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. While most people attributed the devastation to the storm itself, Sandy discovered a deeper, man-made failure at the core of the disaster—the collapse of federally designed levees.… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Sandy_Rosenthal.mp3) ## [How Best to Approach Corporate Donors](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-best-to-approach-corporate-donors/) _2025-12-07 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ Asha Varghese In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter welcomes Asha Varghese, President of the Caterpillar Foundation. Asha shares insights into the foundation’s expansive philanthropic efforts, having invested over $1 billion into global communities since its inception in 1952. She emphasizes that this achievement is not a finish line, but a launch pad for even… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Asha_Varghese.mp3) ## [How a Small Group of College Students Launched a National Movement](https://nonprofitleadershippodcast.org/how-a-small-group-of-college-students-launched-a-national-movement/) _2025-11-30 · Nonprofit Leadership Podcast_ In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Aidan Reilly, co-founder of The Farmlink Project , a nonprofit that began as a college passion project and grew into a national food recovery movement. What started in 2020 as two friends trying to make a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic quickly evolved into a logistics powerhouse that has since delivered over 350 million pounds of food—soon to… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/content.blubrry.com/nonprofitleadershippodcast/Aidan_Reilly.mp3)