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Calm, Clarity, Cash Flow: Nonprofit Financial Survival Tools for Today
Paul Preziotti, CPA and partner at Johnson Lambert, joins co-hosts Julia Patrick and Meico Marquette Whitlock to provide a grounded, real-time financial snapshot of the nonprofit sector in 2025. As Paul begins, “Each month, it’s like, oh, that happened… now . . . . . . . . .
Cybersecurity for Nonprofits on a Budget
For many nonprofits, cybersecurity feels like a luxury they simply can’t afford. But according to Michael Nouguier, Partner of Cybersecurity Services at Richey May, ignoring cybersecurity can end up being far more expensive than proactively investing in it. Michael dismantles . . . . . . . . .
Why Cultural Humility Is a Leader’s Superpower in Nonprofit Work
Dr. Pierre Berastaín, Regional Director at the Centre for Public Impact, invites us into a powerful conversation about leadership, cultural humility, and living with integrity across lines of difference. With warmth and depth, Dr. Berastaín shares how personal identity can . . . . . . . . .
Who Owns the Donor? Fundraiser vs. Structure Showdown
Bubble blowers, legacy gifts, and neighborly introductions—this session of Fundraisers Friday bubbles over with wit and wisdom from cohosts Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall. Tackling real-world fundraising dilemmas, the duo dives into sticky questions nonprofits often tiptoe around. We . . . . . . . . .
Fear Isn’t the Enemy—It’s the Catalyst: Emotional EQ for Nonprofit Leaders
In a moment of transformational clarity, life and leadership coach George “Iceberg” Miller addresses what so many in the sector struggle with but rarely name: fear. Hosted by Julia Patrick, this conversation dares nonprofit leaders to face their internal barriers . . . . . . . . .
From One Video to $88 Million in Debt Forgiven: What Hospitals Don’t Tell Us!
Jared Walker, founder of Dollar For, shares how one TikTok video launched a national movement to eliminate medical debt through little-known hospital financial assistance policies. Joined by cohosts Julia Patrick and Sherry Quam Taylor, Jared recounts how a personal family . . . . . . . . .
Dogs Painting Live on Stage? How to Wow Donors!
What if your next fundraising event wasn’t just another rubber chicken gala—but a magnetic, mission-driven experience people couldn’t stop talking about? That’s exactly what Brittany Bedford, Customer Success Manager at Bloomerang, urges nonprofit leaders to imagine. In this high-energy episode, . . . . . . . . .
Nonprofit Mergers: Smart Strategy or Last Resort?
Nonprofit mergers and acquisitions aren’t a sign of weakness—they're a powerful strategy for long-term viability and community impact. In this leading edge conversation, we bring together two sector leaders: Tim Davis, President and Managing Partner of Glick Davis and Associates, . . . . . . . . .
Events, Donors, Deadlines: Managing Fundraiser’s Stress!
We engage in a candid, layered conversation about one of the sector’s least addressed yet most persistent realities: stress. Specifically, the stress experienced by nonprofit fundraisers who juggle mounting expectations, emotional labor, event overload, and relentless revenue goals. Cohost Julia . . . . . . . . .
Hope Over Fear: DEIB Leadership in a Testy Climate
In a conversation as timely as it is timeless, we welcome Gordon Sims, Director of Development at the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, to explore how nonprofits can sustain their commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) amid increasing . . . . . . . . .
Inside a Disability-Inclusive Summer Camp: Lessons in Leadership
Dawn Trapp, CEO of the Civitan Foundation AZ, delivers an inspiring and detailed look into how her organization successfully runs a summer camp for individuals with disabilities. With operations dating back to 1968, Civitan has evolved from a modest two-week . . . . . . . . .
Creative Aging: The Movement Nonprofits Can’t Ignore!
Julie Klein and Sarah Jacobus from Lifetime Arts take a deep and inspiring dive into the transformative world of creative aging. As America's population shifts, nonprofits must adapt—and creative engagement is an exciting and necessary path forward. Together, they break . . . . . . . . .