NONPROFIT BUSINESS LEARNING LIBRARY
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1,500+ episodes and expert insights designed to help nonprofits run smarter, fund better, and lead stronger. Search by topic, challenge, or skill area—and learn at your own pace — free to the sector thanks to our Education Partners. From board governance to donor strategy, HR to cybersecurity, this library is built to support the people responsible for keeping nonprofits running well.
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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 . . . . . . . . .
Build a High-Performance Nonprofit Finance Team: Your Source of Truth
Nonprofits talk about programs, fundraising, and boards—but rarely about how to build and lead a modern finance team. JMT Consulting’s Taylor Bost and Samantha Tiso deliver a clear, practical playbook for turning finance from a back-office function into a strategic . . . . . . . . .
Nonprofit Power Week Finale: Finance Questions Answered
Financial leadership is more than numbers—it’s the heartbeat of nonprofit sustainability. In this Nonprofit Power Week finale of The Nonprofit Show, Regional Director Ellie Hume of Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC) brings clarity and candor to some of the most frequently . . . . . . . . .
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