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What if nonprofit burnout isn’t inevitable—but preventable? This week on Nonprofit Nation, we’re joined by Megan Whitney—nonprofit leader, coach, and mindfulness guide—who’s on a mission to help changemakers stop sacrificing their well-being for the work. After an 18-year career in the sector—and burning out a decade ago—Megan realized that passion alone isn’t enough. Now, through 1:1 coaching, team workshops, and guided …
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📣Telling a good story is harder than it looks. But it’s also one of the most powerful tools we have to recruit and retain volunteers. I’m teaming up with Civic Champs to host a free webinar on: ✨ Storytelling That Sticks: How to Inspire Action Through Volunteer Narratives 🗓️ Sept 4 | 🕐 1 PM ET 👉 Save your seat here In …
What does it take to lead with purpose in philanthropy today? How can foundations lead in moments of political uncertainty or during periods of reduced federal support for nonprofits? As nonprofits across the country face political and financial pressures—from policy rollbacks to funding cuts—the role of foundations has never been more critical. In this episode, Dr. Sherece West-Scantlebury, President & …
Simply “raising awareness” isn’t enough anymore for nonprofits. In this episode, communications specialist Kathleen Tonini joins Nonprofit Nation to challenge one of the sector’s most common traps—mistaking noise for strategy. With her G.A.M.E. framework (Goal, Audience, Message, Engage), Kathleen helps values-driven organizations get clear and confident about how they communicate, so they can inspire real action—not just fill inboxes. Together, we dig …
Your nonprofit’s programs have the power to change lives, but only if people know about them and participate. Every day, valuable services go unused because people face barriers to joining, don’t immediately see the value, or simply never hear about them. Whether your nonprofit offers educational workshops, support services, or other helpful programs, you’ll make a bigger difference by reaching …
If you’ve ever wondered how to land and leverage sponsorships for your nonprofit’s events, this episode is your playbook. A.J. Steinberg is a fundraising powerhouse with more than 20 years of experience producing high-impact nonprofit events and millions raised for mission-driven causes. Through her company, Queen Bee Fundraising, A.J. teaches organizations the art of securing corporate sponsorships that don’t just …
What does it take to step into leadership during a time of profound cultural, social, and institutional change? Rabbi Joanna Samuels joins Nonprofit Nation to share how she’s navigating this challenge as the CEO of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan—one of the largest and most influential Jewish community centers in the U.S. A longtime advocate for gender equity and social justice, Rabbi …
So excited to share that I got to contribute to AI for Nonprofits, a new book launching today! Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryl Contee pulled together insights from 50+ nonprofit leaders (including me!) to help organizations make sense of AI—and put it to work in service of their missions. If you’re curious about how AI can help nonprofits fundraise smarter, …
Click here to listen on your favorite podcast app! What if the reason you’re not raising more money… isn’t your fundraising strategy? Kevin L. Brown believes most nonprofits are stuck in the wrong cycle—constantly doing more fundraising, instead of fixing their fundability and visibility. In this episode, the Mighty Ally CEO and author of Fundable & Findable shares a brand-first, strategy-driven approach …