The Nonprofit MBA Podcast's purpose is to provide new business insights and fresh creative ideas for Nonprofit Executive Directors and their teams that will help them improve their Nonprofit organizations. Hosted by Stephen Halasnik, Managing Partner at Financing Solutions. Stephen sits down with Nonprofit executives and discusses ways to fundraise, forecast, and even fix your organization for a larger impact. Financing Solutions is the leading provider of Lines of Credit to Nonprofits.
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Nonprofit Mission: Impact is the podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause. Interviews of nonprofit experts explore how to make your organization more effective and aligned for greater mission impact. Hosted by Carol Hamilton, principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, inclusive nonprofit strategic planning and evaluation design consultant.
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The Leadership Lyceum: A CEO's Virtual Mentor podcast series provides situational advice to a wide audience of leaders and boards of directors through conversations with those that have been there. The podcast brings unprecedented, one-on-one access to top, current and retired, CEOs and Directors of Boards and provides beneficial information and valuable insight on situational and topical issues that confront CEOs and Boards from those that have faced them before - often in dramatic circumst ...
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The Nova Communities Podcast is your resource for tips, tools, and insights for associations, user groups, and nonprofits. Whether you're a Board Member, Community Manager, volunteer, or staff person, we know that shared experience has the potential to inspire passion and positive action. Each week, we will take you behind the scenes with successful influencers in the industry to share tips and their experiences building and empowering communities. Do you want insights and actionable steps t ...
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Navigating Through the In-Between with Interim Nonprofit Leadership with Erin Stratford Owens
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33:37How can nonprofit organizations navigate leadership transitions with steadiness and clarity? In episode 137 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with Erin Stratford Owens, a seasoned interim executive director to answer this question. Carol and Erin talk about: what makes interim leadership distinct from simply "holding down the fort"…
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High-Net-Worth Donors and Major Gifts Fundraising: What Really Works Today- NonProfit MBA 8.28
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42:05The New Era of Nonprofit Fundraising: Fewer Donors, Bigger Gifts In today's nonprofit landscape, one thing is clear: major gifts are driving the deepest impact. According to research from the Giving USA 2024 Report, individual giving dropped 3.4% last year, but donations from high-net-worth individuals and foundations increased significantly. This …
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Building Revenue Streams to Help Fund Your Nonprofit NonProfit MBA 8.27
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35:49The New Reality for Nonprofit Funding For decades, nonprofits have relied heavily on a mix of grants, donations, and government funding to sustain their missions. But as global philanthropy evolves, those traditional sources are becoming less predictable. According to The Nonprofit Finance Fund's 2024 State of the Nonprofit Sector Report, nearly 56…
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Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Donor-Advised Fund Strategy NonProfit MBA 8.26
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34:03The Quiet Revolution Reshaping Charitable Giving In recent years, one of the most powerful forces shaping philanthropy hasn't come from a new fundraising platform or viral campaign—it's come from an investment account. Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), once the domain of the ultra-wealthy, are now a mainstream tool for charitable giving. For nonprofits, …
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Innovation Starts with Nonprofit and Association Culture with Elizabeth Engel and Jamie Notter
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48:21In episode 136 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton, Elizabeth Engel, and Jamie Notter talk about their new white paper Lean at 10: Culture Eats Methodology for Lunch. Ten years after Engel first explored Lean Startup principles in the nonprofit and association world, she and Notter revisit what's changed—and what hasn't. Carol, Elizabeth a…
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Lyceum's Cybersecurity Series Part 1: "What You Don't Know CAN Hurt YOU"
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44:57Lyceum's Cybersecurity Series Part 1: "What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You" Welcome to Episode 30, Season 9 of A CEO's Virtual Mentor® In this opening installment of Lyceum's new Cybersecurity Series, A CEO's Virtual Mentor® convenes five board members and cybersecurity experts from the Lyceum Circle of Leaders® to confront one of the most elusive cha…
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Designing nonprofits for impact with Julian Chender
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50:05In episode 135 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton talks with organizational design consultant Julian Chender about how nonprofits can move beyond simple restructuring to intentional organizational design that aligns strategy, structure, and process. They discuss: how organizational design is not the same as restructuring how design choice…
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"The Weight of Command: The Ehime Maru Tragedy and the Case for Transparency" with Admiral Thomas B Fargo
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1:07:42"The Weight of Command: The Ehime Maru Tragedy and the Case for Transparency" with Admiral Thomas B Fargo Welcome to Episode 29, Season 9 of A CEO's Virtual Mentor® In this compelling episode of Leadership Lyceum: A CEO's Virtual Mentor®, we are joined by a distinguished leader whose career has been defined by service, responsibility, and command a…
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Rethinking Nonprofit Program Evaluation with Kayla Meyers
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34:49In episode 134 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, host Carol Hamilton welcomes guest Kayla Meyers, founder of Bridgepoint Evaluation, for a conversation about reimagining program evaluation in nonprofits. They discuss: Why evaluation is not an audit or judgment as it has sometimes been in the past It should be a collaborative, curiosity-driven process t…
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Creating Safer Nonprofit Spaces with Paula Brantner
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53:16In episode 133 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, host Carol Hamilton and guest Paula Brantner, workplace fairness consultant and founder of Accountability Ignited, unpack the real challenges nonprofits face in preventing harassment, bullying, and misconduct. They talk about: The often-overlooked gaps in nonprofit systems—particularly around reporting m…
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Navigating Nonprofit Leadership in Uncertain Times Nonprofit MBA 8.25
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Nonprofit Gifts: When is the Right Time to Ask? NonProfit MBA 8.24
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42:16In today's unpredictable landscape, nonprofit organizations face both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges. Economic shifts, global crises, and cultural changes have altered the way people give. Yet at the heart of this transformation lies a timeless truth: donors want to feel connected to a cause. That means nonprofit leaders must ad…
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Demystifying Government Grants for nonprofit leaders with Justine Krank
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35:01In episode 132 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Justine Krank discuss the realities and nuances of pursuing US government grants for nonprofit organizations. They discuss: common misconceptions including that government grants equals federal grants The challenges and compliance demands that come with government dollars. How to decod…
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The Importance Of Culture At Your NonProfit: Lessons From Penmar Human Services NonProfit MBA 8.23
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44:08Nonprofit leaders often focus on mission statements, fundraising goals, and strategic plans. Yet one of the most influential drivers of success is often underestimated: organizational culture. Culture shapes how employees show up, how teams collaborate, and how communities perceive the nonprofit itself. For nonprofits, where purpose is paramount an…
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When the Stakes Are High: Centering People in Tough Nonprofit Leadership Moments with Melissa Kessler
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46:26In episode 131 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Melissa Kessler explore the intersection of communications and organization development, particularly in moments of crisis, transition and change. They talk about how internal communications can either reinforce or undermine values, strategy, and humanity within an organization. how to…
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How Churches and Nonprofits Can Navigate Financial Uncertainty in 2025 Nonprofit MBA 8.22
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39:04Financial uncertainty has become the defining challenge for many churches and nonprofit organizations across the United States. With declining attendance, shrinking donations, and rising costs, thousands of religious institutions are questioning their long-term viability. On a recent episode of the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, host Stephen Halasnik, co-f…
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How To Prepare For A Capital Campaign In Uncertain Times Nonprofit MBA 8.21
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34:26For nonprofits, capital campaigns represent some of the most ambitious and transformative fundraising efforts. They can reshape organizations, expand programs, and create legacies. Yet in today's climate of economic uncertainty, political polarization, and shifting donor expectations, preparing for a capital campaign can feel daunting. This was the…
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Nonprofits Under Attack: Defending Democracy, Community, and Innovation with Carol Hamilton
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17:57In episode 130 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol reflects on five years of podcasting and the sobering state of the nonprofit sector in 2025. While celebrating milestones, she also underscores the challenges nonprofits face amidst unprecedented political attacks, funding cuts, and threats to long-standing principles like nonpartisanship. Despite …
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How to Master Donor Stewardship in Just One Hour a Week NonProfit MBA 8.20
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42:51In today's nonprofit world, the difference between financial stability and constant budget anxiety often comes down to one deceptively simple practice: donor stewardship. While many organizations focus their energy on acquiring new supporters, the real growth engine lies in keeping the ones they already have. That's the message fundraising consulta…
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Tribute: Fundraising Without Fear: Building Relationships That Fuel Your Nonprofit Mission with Sabrina Walker-Hernandez
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38:59In this episode of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton gives a tribute to nonprofit consulting star and nonprofit governance and fundraising expert Sabrina Walker Hernandez, President & CEO of Building Better Boards, by re-releasing their conversation from 2021. Ms. Hernandez passed away in July 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Episode h…
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Building psychological safety in nonprofit organizations with Michael Randel
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50:00In episode 128 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Michael Randel joins Carol to explore how psychological safety—often dismissed as a "soft" concept—plays a critical role in nonprofit team performance, learning, and innovation. They discuss: The connection between organizational readiness and the deeper human dynamics that shape effective leadership and…
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