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Fear, Fatigue, and Fundraising: The Pressure No One Talks About
We take a no-fluff approach to unpacking the real, often unspoken stressors that nonprofit fundraisers face. Cohosts Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall dissect why development teams are overwhelmed—and what can be done about it. This episode isn’t just a . . . . . . . . .
When Nonprofit Finance Meets Nonprofit Mission: Real Talk from the Frontlines
When finance and mission meet, it's often a delicate dance—but Terri Sorrentino, Director of Finance and Administration at Friends of Karen, shows that collaboration can be both powerful and transformative. In this candid and compassionate episode, Terri walks us through . . . . . . . . .
Innovation Meets Compassion: The Future of Food Pantries
Drew Moran, Chief Development Officer at Nourishing Hope, joins our cohosts,Julia Patrick and Sherry Quam Taylor, for a conversation that blends visionary thinking with practical strategies. From the moment the discussion begins, you’ll see that this is more than a . . . . . . . . .
Spreadsheets Can Be Hell! Automate Your Grant Reporting!
We are joined by Srikar Chinam, CEO of KarmaSuite, for a conversation that flips conventional grant thinking on its head. While most nonprofit leaders pour their energy into winning grants, Srikar urges the sector to focus just as hard—if not . . . . . . . . .
Major Gifts 101: Winning Over High Net Worth Donors
Our cohosts deliver a practical conversation on cultivating relationships with high net worth (HNW) donors. They explore how nonprofit organizations of all sizes can define what “high net worth” means in their context, identify aligned individuals, and thoughtfully steward them . . . . . . . . .
Beyond Adoption: Rebuilding Child Welfare Systems
What does it take to reimagine child welfare on a global scale? Caroline Boudreaux, Founder of the Miracle Foundation, shares her extraordinary evolution from corporate life to global changemaker. Her journey began on a spontaneous trip to India where, on . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . .