Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications Podcast
1) Ep. 235: Donor-Advised Funds Demystified
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are booming—but most nonprofit leaders still find them confusing or inaccessible. In this episode, Mitch Stein from Chariot joins Glennda Testone to bust common myths, expla...Show More
2) Ep. 234: Succession Planning: It’s Time To Stop Talking About Leaders and Buses
Succession planning gets treated like a worst-case scenario when it should be a regular part of nonprofit leadership. In this episode, Glennda and I get candid about our own transitions—and what we wi...Show More
3) Ep. 233: Leading Through Whiplash: How to Stay Grounded in Uncertain Times
Whiplash. That’s how it feels to lead a nonprofit right now. Executive coach, Alex Love and Glennda Testone explore how leaders can stay grounded, care for their teams, and hold onto their mission th...Show More
4) Ep. 232: The Helpers Need Help Too: How Leaders Refill Their Tanks
In a time when many nonprofits fear losing that very status, we are celebrating wins as a reminder that progress and possibility still exist. Glennda Testone and I share the stories and sparks that ar...Show More
5) Ep 231: Improving the Nonprofit Talent Search (with Omar Lopez)
Attracting top talent to your nonprofit isn’t about luck—it’s about alignment. Talent search expert, Omar Lopez shares what it takes to find (and keep) the right people in today’s competitive hiring l...Show More
6) Ep. 230: Think Big: How Capital Campaigns Fuel Long-Term Growth (with Amy Eisenstein)
What if a capital campaign could be your nonprofit’s ticket to long-term growth? Fundraising expert Amy Eisenstein joins the podcast to bust common myths and share practical insights from decades of e...Show More
7) Ep 229: Imposter Syndrome Is Real—6 Ways To Overcome It
Many nonprofit leaders feel like they’re just one mistake away from being “found out.” Even experienced executives, including myself, wrestle with that nagging voice of doubt, especially in moments of...Show More
8) Ep. 228: Nonprofits Are Under Attack
Nonprofits are under attack in 2025—from hostile federal policies, harmful public misconceptions, and risk-averse boards. Glennda Testone and I urge nonprofit leaders to push back, speak up, and lead ...Show More
9) Ep 227: What Challenging Times Make Possible with Michael Hyatt
What if challenging times are invitations to redefine what matters most? Michael Hyatt shares what helped him redefine success, and find a fulfilling way to live and lead.
10) Ep. 227: Nonprofits in the Chaos of 2025: What’s At Stake And How to Respond
The nonprofit sector is under attack. But, there’s hope. In this episode, Glennda Testone and I talk with Amol Sinha about the unique harms facing nonprofits and how we can all take action to protect ...Show More