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What the Development Team Wishes You Knew: Fundraising Is Everyone’s Job
For nonprofit leaders who want to improve internal communication, build a culture of philanthropy, and empower their entire team to support fundraising goals, cohosts Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall spark an important and timely conversation about the often-misunderstood role . . . . . . . . .
Nonprofit Budgeting Without Siloes: How to Build Collaborative Financial Strategies
It’s budget season for nonprofits, and Dr. Stephanie Rose-Belcher, Chief Operating Officer at JMT Consulting, brings powerful insight to the table in this energizing session with host Julia Patrick. With over three decades of nonprofit sector expertise, JMT helps finance . . . . . . . . .
From Crisis to Credibility: Nonprofit Growth Lessons
How do you lead when everything feels uncertain? Carina Santa Maria, CEO of Shelter Youth and Family Services, shared a bold, forward-thinking approach to nonprofit leadership in challenging times. From weathering funding impasses and the pandemic to rethinking donor relationships . . . . . . . . .
Professionalizing Volunteer Leadership: Transforming Nonprofits
What if your volunteer engagement strategy was more than just a nice-to-have? What if it were the heartbeat of your nonprofit’s growth, donor development, and impact? That’s exactly the message Nicole R. Smith, Executive Director of AL!VE (Association of Leaders . . . . . . . . .
Where to Find Fundraising Talent (Hint: It’s Not Just LinkedIn!)
Finding great fundraising talent doesn’t have to feel like searching for unicorns! On this Fundraisers Friday conversation, Julia Patrick and Tony Beall team up to demystify the talent search and show nonprofits how to recruit smarter, not harder. Whether you’re . . . . . . . . .
Nonprofit Spending Chaos? Track Every Dollar Without Losing Your Mind!
If you've ever worked in a nonprofit and found yourself fronting expenses on your personal credit card, you're not alone—and you're definitely not doing it wrong. But there's a better way. Our host sat down with GiveFront.com , to unpack . . . . . . . . .
Flight Paths for All: Breaking Down Barriers in Aviation
What if becoming a pilot wasn’t a dream reserved for the few—but a real career path for young people in underserved communities? In this inspiring conversation, Dana Donati, CEO of Breaking Down Barriers.org, shares how their aviation nonprofit is rewriting . . . . . . . . .
Fundraising in Times of Chaos: It Starts with Your Mindset
In a climate charged with political unpredictability, donor hesitancy, and organizational fatigue, Peter Heller, CEO and Founder of Heller Fundraising Group, returns to offer clear-headed perspective on what nonprofits should be doing now—not later. Drawing from decades of experience in . . . . . . . . .
From $10K to $10M: Growing Nonprofit Assets Over Time
The Chief Investment Officer at Christian Brothers Services, Steve Sliwinski, offers a highly approachable yet technically sound guide to nonprofit investment strategy. With decades of financial experience and dual designations as CFA and CAIA, Steve breaks down how organizations—regardless of . . . . . . . . .
AI vs. Human: Nonprofit Hiring Practices in 2025
What happens when artificial intelligence collides with nonprofit hiring? Katie Warnock, CEO and Founder of Staffing Boutique, brings over two decades of recruitment wisdom to unpack the evolving world of nonprofit staffing—where AI, automation, and applicant tracking systems are rapidly . . . . . . . . .
Modern Fundraising Starts Here: Tech Can Save You Time & Raise More
This fast episode plants more than a few seeds—it digs deep into the fertile soil of fundraising tech and AI, showing nonprofit leaders how to embrace new tools without fear or being overwhelmed. Co-host Julia Patrick opens with her signature . . . . . . . . .
Why Nonprofit’s Finance and Program Teams Clash—and How to Fix It!
Leadership meets lived experience as Eric Wilson, Director at Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC), unpacks the long-standing tension between nonprofit finance and programming. With warmth, wit, and real-world clarity, Eric takes us into the heart of the issue—how two departments with . . . . . . . . .