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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 . . . . . . . . .
Following a Founder: How Nonprofits Survive and Succeed in Transition
When a nonprofit founder steps away, the organization often faces one of the most emotional and uncertain chapters in its history. In this episode, Joan Brown, Chief Operating Officer at Interim Executives Academy, and Catherine Bradshaw, Senior Search Specialist at . . . . . . . . .
Call to Action, Donor First: “Because of You” Messaging That Moves People
If you want donors to move, tell them exactly where to go. In this Fundraisers Friday conversation, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall turn vague appeals into precise, energizing calls to action (CTA’s)—across giving, events, engagement, volunteering, and advocacy. Tony . . . . . . . . .
What Healthy Nonprofits Do Differently: Strategy, Rhythm, Results
In this conversation, Matt Glazer arrives with runner’s grit and a teacher’s patience, asking nonprofit leaders to reconsider what “success” really means when the pace gets punishing and the stakes feel permanent. Blue Sky Partners, he explains, is built on . . . . . . . . .
How Nonprofits Protect Their Mission’s Cyber Presence: Building a Security Culture
Cybersecurity isn’t just firewalls and tech jargon—it’s people, habits, and everyday choices. Kicking off National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we bring together two voices who live this every day: Michael Nouguier, Partner, Cybersecurity Services at Richey May, and Tony Rehmer, Senior . . . . . . . . .
A Fresh Playbook for Your Nonprofit Board: Noses In—Fingers Off
Boards don’t magically run themselves—and this lively discussion proves it. Strategist and facilitator Mary Kay Delvo of Inspiring Sight lays out a practical path for turning board service from a vague obligation into purposeful leadership. She starts with a truth . . . . . . . . .
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