
NONPROFIT EDUCATION AND LEARNING LIBRARY
Our archive of the most relevant nonprofit and social impact topics, presented to boost your understanding of the trends, patterns, and issues amongst the social sector and your nonprofit peers and funders. Begin exploring and learn from these archives by entering keywords in the search box. From management, to money, to missions, this deep knowledge educational base is provided with unlimited access–thanks to the generous support of our Partners.
SEARCH BY TOPICS OR KEYWORDS:
Expand Your Nonprofit’s Board Beyond Your Friends and Zipcode!
What happens when you stop fishing for board members in the same small pond and start casting into the ocean? According to TD Smyers, CEO and co-founder of BoardBuild.org, you get a board that actually reflects the people you serve . . . . . . . . .
Training That Ends Tech Anxiety: Roadmap to a Smooth Go-Live!
When nonprofits tackle a major platform shift, the tech is only half the story. JMT Consulting pros Brady Haslebacher (Director of Program Management) and Dagmar “Dagi” Stanton (Manager of Education Services) map out the human and operational moves that make . . . . . . . . .
From Invisible to Influential: How Nonprofit Leaders Build Presence
We sat down with Amos Balongo, keynote speaker and communications coach, to explore a subject rarely discussed in the nonprofit space — personal visibility. Amos challenges the traditional mindset that humility and impact must exist in separate spheres, proposing instead . . . . . . . . .
The Nonprofit Circles That Matter: Staff—Board—Donor—Constituent
Craig Shelley, CEO of Schultz & Williams, joins Show host Julia Patrick, as they examine how philanthropy and nonprofit leadership are being reshaped under persistent uncertainty. Craig frames the moment succinctly: skepticism toward institutions is rising, which means nonprofits must . . . . . . . . .
Joint Fundraising That Actually Works: For Collab Events and Small Teams
Joint fundraising: bold idea, complicated feelings. On this Fundraisers Friday, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall swap real-world stories and field notes on how small and midsize nonprofits can team up without tripping over turf, lists, or logistics. Julia sets . . . . . . . . .
Are Donors Wrong About Nonprofit’s Overhead? The Myth Exposed!
The phrase “overhead myth” still haunts the nonprofit world like a stubborn ghost. Host Julia C. Patrick sits down with Adam Holzberg, Partner and CPA at SAX Advisory Group, to teach viewers why judging nonprofits by their administrative expenses misses . . . . . . . . .
Temp Work That Boosts Your Nonprofit Career: How to Get Hired Fast
Temporary work isn’t a consolation prize—it’s a lever. In this candid conversation, Staffing Boutique’s Director of Recruitment, Dana Scurlock, reframes the temp path as a smart way to stay employed, sharpen skills, and earn while exploring fit. She traces her . . . . . . . . .
Stop Chasing Unicorn Donors! Start Growing Loyal Givers!
Fundraising folklore says the “one big donor” will save the day! Katie Gaston, Director of Product Marketing at Bloomerang, dismantles that ‘chase’ and replaces it with steady, systems-based fundraising. Katie frames her role in product marketing as disciplined storytelling: know . . . . . . . . .
Where the Best Fundraising Talent Actually Looks For Jobs
Year-end momentum is real—and so is the pressure. In this Fundraisers Friday conversation, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall get practical about recruiting fundraising talent when Q4 urgency is peaking. They open with empathy for development teams sprinting toward holiday . . . . . . . . .
From Zero to 10,000 Scholars: Inside a Nonprofit’s Rapid Expansion
The nonprofit, Dwyer Workforce Development, is rewriting what “possible” looks like for a young, fast-scaling nonprofit. In this compelling conversation, CEO Barb Clapp traces a journey that began with a blank slate in September 2022 and now stands at 10,000 . . . . . . . . .
Persuasion Skills Nonprofit Teams Can Use Today
Nonprofits don’t just need more messages—they need messages that move people. In this fast-paced episode we welcome persuasion instructor and longtime marketer Dean Batson to show how science-based communication turns attention into action. Batson traces his path from launching a . . . . . . . . .
Clarity Is Kindness: Nonprofit Culture That Pays Off
ROI and culture rarely share the same sentence in nonprofit circles—yet that’s exactly the connection guest Carrie Wright (Wright Consulting) makes with co-hosts Wendy F. Adams and Julia C. Patrick. Carrie argues that retention, performance, and donor experience begin inside . . . . . . . . .




