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Oct. 15, 2025

338: Rebuilding When Your Fundraising Flatlines (Andy Price)

338: Rebuilding When Your Fundraising Flatlines (Andy Price) SUMMARY Special thanks to TowneBank for bringing these conversations to life and for their commitment to strengthening nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at TowneBank.com/NonprofitBanking. When your fundraisin…

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Sept. 10, 2025

333: 5 Levels to Sustainability (Dan Johnson)

333: 5 Levels to Sustainability (Dan Johnson) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. Why do so many…

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Sept. 3, 2025

332: Endowment Essentials Every Nonprofit Leader Must Know (John Grif…

332: Endowment Essentials Every Nonprofit Leader Must Know (John Griffith) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at Armstro…

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Aug. 20, 2025

330: How to Partner with Family Foundations (Tom Kelly)

330: How to Partner with Family Foundations (Tom Kelly) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. What if the key to growing your …

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Aug. 6, 2025

328: From Proposals to Partnerships: What Funders Really Want (Whitne…

328: From Proposals to Partnerships: What Funders Really Want (Whitney Feld) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more at ArmstrongMcGuire.com. What if the…

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July 2, 2025

323: Unlock the Unrestricted Gifts You Deserve (Sherry Quam Taylor)

323: Unlock the Unrestricted Gifts You Deserve (Sherry Quam Taylor) SUMMARY Special thanks to Armstrong McGuire for bringing these conversations to life, and for their commitment to strengthening leadership throughout nonprofit organizations. Learn more about how they can help you at ArmstrongMcGui…

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Feb. 13, 2025

303: Advocacy That Matters: Taking Your Nonprofit to the Next Level (…

303: Advocacy That Matters: Taking Your Nonprofit to the Next Level (Sam Daley-Harris) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity ...

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Feb. 6, 2025

302: Nonprofit Success Through Donor Relationships (Melissa Le Roy)

302: Nonprofit Success Through Donor Relationships (Melissa Le Roy) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding...

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Jan. 30, 2025

301: Unlocking the Power of Sustainable Giving (Dave Raley)

301: Unlocking the Power of Sustainable Giving (Dave Raley) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates , your go-to resource for career opportunities OR for help finding an interim...

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Dec. 5, 2024

293: Unlocking Crypto Donations and Millennial Giving (Pat Duffy)

293: Unlocking Crypto Donations and Millennial Giving (Pat Duffy) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding a...

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Nov. 14, 2024

290: What Can You Do to Grow Donor Loyalty? (Alyce Lee Stansbury)

290: What Can You Do to Grow Donor Loyalty? (Alyce Lee Stansbury) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for help finding a...

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Oct. 31, 2024

288: How Can Nonprofits Use For-Profit Ventures to Drive Growth? (Bre…

288: How Can Nonprofits Use For-Profit Ventures to Drive Growth? ( Brett Jenks) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire & Associates . Check them out for your next career opportunity OR for ...

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Oct. 24, 2024

287: Leading with Impact: Strategies for Effective Fundraising that S…

287: Leading with Impact: Strategies for Effective Fundraising that Scales (Ruthe Farmer) SUMMARY This episode is brought to you by our friends at Armstrong McGuire . Check them out for your next career opportunity, help find...

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Oct. 17, 2024

286: Small Shops, Big Needs: Leadership Lessons for Rural Nonprofits …

286: Small Shops, Big Needs: Leadership Lessons for Rural Nonprofits (Allen Smart) SUMMARY Are you a small nonprofit leader struggling to secure the funding and partnerships you need to make an impact in your community? You'r...

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Sept. 19, 2024

281: Ask a Funder: Crucial Insights for Nonprofit Success (Cathryn Dh…

281: Ask a Funder: Crucial Insights for Nonprofit Success (Cathryn Dhanatya) SUMMARY Are you struggling to secure the funding your nonprofit needs, unsure if your proposals are hitting the mark or if your leadership approach ...

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Aug. 13, 2024

275: Fundraising Without Fear: Tips for Non-Fundraising Executives (S…

275: Fundraising Without Fear: Tips for Non-Fundraising Executives (Shannon Williams) SUMMARY Are you struggling with the complexities of fundraising as a senior leader at your nonprofit organization? In episode 275 of Your P...

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Aug. 1, 2024

273: How A Funding Collaborative Can Empower Your Nonprofit (Tara Tow…

273: How A Funding Collaborative Can Empower Your Nonprofit (Tara Townsend & Carlos Hernandez) SUMMARY How can nonprofit leaders navigate the challenges of equitable collaboration and sustainable funding in a sector often mar...

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June 27, 2024

268: Strategic Philanthropy: Navigating Choices and Building Impact (…

268: Strategic Philanthropy: Navigating Choices and Building Impact (Steven E. Mayer, Ph.D.) SUMMARY How can shifting from a need-based approach to an asset-based mindset transform your nonprofit’s impact and fundraising succ...

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May 16, 2024

262: Donors and Dollars Are Down – Now What? (Morgan Falor)

262: Donors and Dollars Are Down – Now What? (Morgan Falor) SUMMARY How can nonprofits effectively communicate financial challenges while maintaining donor support? Morgan Falor , a seasoned nonprofit strategist, dives into t...

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May 2, 2024

260: The Blueprint for Building Exceptional Nonprofit Teams (Will Spa…

260: The Blueprint for Building Exceptional Nonprofit Teams (Will Sparks) SUMMARY How can you harness the power of organizational culture to drive optimal performance in your nonprofit? In episode 260 of Your Path to Nonprofi...

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April 18, 2024

258: Creating an Emotional Connection with Your Nonprofit Donors (Hal…

258: Creating an Emotional Connection with Your Nonprofit Donors (Haley Cooper) SUMMARY Are you tired of traditional fundraising approaches failing to inspire your donors? In episode 258 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership ,...

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April 11, 2024

257: The Secret to Effective Board/CEO Partnerships (Jonathan Schick)

257: The Secret to Effective Board/CEO Partnerships (Jonathan Schick) SUMMARY Are you a nonprofit leader grappling with the intricacies of the board/CEO relationship? In episode 257 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership , Jona...

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Sept. 7, 2023

226: Why Do People Give to Your Nonprofit? (Tim Kachuriak)

226: Why Do People Give to Your Nonprofit? (Tim Kachuriak) SUMMARY Do you know how to write your nonprofit value proposition to increase donations? Do you know why people give? In episode #226 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leader...

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June 1, 2023

212: Are You Ready to Lead a Capital Campaign? (Whitney Anderson)

212: Are You Ready to Lead a Capital Campaign? (Whitney Anderson) SUMMARY Is your nonprofit organization really ready to launch a capital campaign? What is a realistic and attainable goal? How do you know when you’re prepared...

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