Best Greg Harrell Edge Podcasts (2025)

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Risk Management with Allison Wagstrom of Propel Nonprofits 45:06

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Allison Wagstrom is the Senior Loan Officer for Propel Nonprofits, whose mission "fuels the impact and effectiveness of nonprofits with guidance, expertise, and capital." Allison joins host Steve Boland to talk about the risks nonprofits face in 2025, and steps and tools they can use to manage that risk. Allison encourages charities to think in ter…

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Season 1 Wrap-Up with Chris Strub: The Proimpact Podcast, Episode 110 13:08

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In Episode 110 of The Proimpact Podcast, Chris Strub, Content Marketing Manager for The Proimpact Project, steps into the host’s chair (sorry Greg!) for a special Season 1 wrap-up episode. After producing nine insightful conversations with nonprofit leaders and changemakers, Chris reflects on the key lessons, standout moments, and recurring themes …

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Next Generation of Philanthropy with Jon Bergdoll 45:17

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Jon Bergdoll is the Interim Director of Data and Research Partnerships, at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at the Indiana University Indianapolis. Jon joins host Steve Boland to talk about The Next Generation of Philanthropy, a 2025 study from the Lilly Family School to understand Generation Z (Gen Z) philanthropic giving. Jon was part of t…

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Welcome to the Proimpact Podcast - Season 1! 2:24

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In this special introductory episode, our founder and podcast host Greg Harrell-Edge shares the vision behind The Proimpact Podcast, what listeners can expect from upcoming episodes, and how modern executive directors can leverage insights from leaders across the nonprofit sector to stay future-ready. Whether you’re an ED, aspiring leader, or nonpr…

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Black Lives Matter "rebuild as we resist" with Cicley Gay 42:34

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Cicley Gay is the Chairwoman of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation. Their mission "imagines a world where Black people across the diaspora thrive, experience joy, and are not defined by their struggles." Cicley joins host Steve Boland to talk about the current world of the Black Lives Matter movement, and the impact of challenges to e…

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The Real Cost of Nonprofit Staff Turnover: The Proimpact Podcast, Episode 109 29:52

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In Episode 109 of The Proimpact Podcast, host Greg Harrell-Edge, Founder of The Proimpact Project, is joined by Evan Wildstein of The Nonprofiteers for an honest conversation about one of the toughest challenges facing Executive Directors today: staff retention. They dig into why turnover is so high in the nonprofit sector, how leaders can create c…

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Event goals and strategies with Hannah Hegman 47:22

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Hannah Hegeman is the Vice President of Event Strategy and Development for Do Good Events "a woman-owned, award-winning Event Planning company headquartered in Minneapolis. We love being a part of bringing a lot of good into the world through events; after all, that was the inspiration for our name!" Hannah joins host Steve Boland to talk about eve…

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Donor-Advised Funds Explained — And How to Get Your Share: Proimpact Podcast, Episode 105 29:31

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In this episode of The Proimpact Podcast, we’re joined by Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy at Chariot, to explore one of the fastest-growing yet often misunderstood opportunities in philanthropy: Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). Mitch breaks down how nonprofits can create a winning DAF strategy, why these funds represent billions in untapped potential, and…

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In-Power vs. Empower: Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits - The Proimpact Podcast, Episode 107 30:33

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In Episode 107 of The Proimpact Podcast, host Greg Harrell-Edge, Founder of The Proimpact Project, sits down with Amina Mohamed, Founder of Cameras For Girls, to explore the practice of ethical storytelling in the nonprofit sector. They discuss how nonprofits can amplify voices without exploitation, the responsibility leaders carry when sharing sto…

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How Modern Executive Directors Pick Software Solutions: The Proimpact Podcast, Episode 108 33:31

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In Episode 108 of The Proimpact Podcast, host Greg Harrell-Edge, Founder of The Proimpact Project, is joined by Mike Slaughter of Dataro and Mark Becker of Cathexis Partners for a deep dive into one of the biggest decisions nonprofit leaders face: how to choose the right software. They explore the common pitfalls organizations make when buying new …

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Why Most Nonprofits Fail at Major Gifts (and How to Fix It) ft. Rhea Wong: The Proimpact Podcast, Episode 106 26:43

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In Episode 106 of the Proimpact Podcast, host Greg Harrell-Edge, Founder of The Proimpact Project, sits down with Rhea Wong, fundraising expert and founder of Rhea Wong Consulting. Rhea brings her signature energy and practical wisdom to share how nonprofit leaders can level up their fundraising strategy, inspire donors, and build the confidence to…

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A modern digital approach to nonprofit community building: The Proimpact Podcast, Episode 104 29:04

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In Episode 104 of The Proimpact Podcast, we welcome Tasha Van Vlack, founder of The Nonprofit Hive, for a deep dive into one of the most important — and misunderstood — elements of nonprofit leadership today: community building. Tasha shares what real community looks like in practice, why it’s so often overlooked, and how Executive Directors can bu…

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How to get hired as a nonprofit executive director in 2025: The Proimpact Podcast, Episode 103 24:42

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In this episode of The Proimpact Podcast, we welcome Mariya Yurukova, MBA & CFRE, the President & CEO of CharitySearchGroup.com, to dive deep into the dynamics of how to become an executive director in 2025, and what boards are looking for when selecting a new ED. Mariya explains the leadership turnover crisis facing the nonprofit sector, and how y…

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Future-proof your nonprofit: Strategic plan updates for 2025 - Proimpact Podcast, Episode 102 28:14

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In this episode of The Proimpact Podcast, we welcome Brooke Richie-Babbage, founder of Bending Arc, to explore one of the biggest blind spots facing nonprofit leaders today: outdated strategic plans. Brooke breaks down why so many nonprofits are still operating from stale, ineffective frameworks — and what it looks like to build a living, responsiv…

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Meet the woman helping nonprofit Executive Directors raise more by increasing trust: Proimpact Podcast, Episode 101 25:34

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In this premiere episode of The Proimpact Podcast, we’re joined by Brynne Krispin, founder of Cause Fokus, who’s helping nonprofit Executive Directors raise more money by building trust — with donors, boards, and teams. Brynne shares practical strategies to help leaders communicate more clearly, lead more effectively, and ultimately raise more supp…

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Website Optimization with Lou Kotsinis 50:32

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Lou Kotsinis is the CEO and Co-Founder of BCS Interactive, a digital marketing agency that "helps non-profits, foundations and educational institutions make their mark on the world." Lou chats with host KD Bauer about concepts that nonprofits should consider when it comes to their organization's website. Describing a website as a "living, breathing…

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Next in Nonprofits 207 - Ballot initiatives with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo 44:53

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Chris Melody Fields Figueredo is the executive director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, "a nationwide movement-building infrastructure organization that leverages ballot measures across the United States to strengthen democracy; center people of color, queer, low-income, immigrant, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities; advance r…

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Data enrichment with Todd Baylis 40:55

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Todd Baylis is the Chief Customer Officer of Bloomerang, a data management system designed to "manage your entire constituent ecosystem, including donors, volunteers, sponsors, grant givers, and more. Your result: higher fundraising revenue and less donor attrition. " Todd joins host Steve Boland to talk about encouraging your audiences (supporters…

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Responding to attacks with Greg Harrell-Edge 44:30

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Greg Harrell-Edge is the founder of Proimpact Project, which is "Supporting nonprofit leaders with content and a community to scale impact." Greg talks to host Steve Boland about the need for early response, and more frequent responses, when nonprofits and social good missions are attacked. Keeping the tone authentic about your work and the real im…

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Advocacy, 501 (c) 3 and 501 (c) 4 with Kat Rohn of Outfront Minnesota 42:49

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Kat Rohn is the Executive Director of Outfront Minnesota, as well as Outfront Minnesota Community Services! Kat joins host Steve Boland to talk about advocacy in the nonprofit sector with a focus on the differences between 501 (c) 3 organizations (purely public charities with tax deductible contributions) and 501 (c) 4 nonprofits (social welfare or…

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The Rebranding Journey with James Dismond 46:11

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James Dismond, CEO of Mirasol Health chats with host KD Bauer about a 2-year rebranding journey the organization recently undertook. James shares insights in how the organization collaborated across teams, stakeholders, and community to identify where audiences' perceptions and experiences misaligned with elements of the 40-year old brand. From sur…

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Next in Nonprofits 202 - Community Centric Fundraising with Faviola Ramirez and Brooke Thomson 40:32

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Faviola "Favi" Ramirez is a community organizer, often with BIPOC outdoors. Brooke Thomson is the development director at Abortion Care Network. Favi and Brooke have been part of the Community-centric fundraising movement, including a group sharing and based in Minnesota. Favi and Brooke join the podcast to talk about the origins of community-centr…

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Receiving non-cash gifts with Patrick Kincade 43:21

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Patrick Kincade is Regional Director at Stonebridge Capital Advisors, a firm offering portfolio management services and related advising to nonprofit organizations as well as businesses and individuals. Patrick talks with host Steve Boland about a range of ways nonprofits can be ready to receive larger gifts, especially gifts that may not be cash. …

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Knowledge sharing with Next in Nonprofits 44:56

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This special 200th Anniversary episode of the podcast is hosted by KD Bauer and features members of the Next in Nonprofits team! KD talks with Steve Boland, Kathleen Conroy and Chelley McLear about sharing knowledge in the nonprofit sector. (Team members Bruktait Kebede, Keren Gudeman, and Grace Mayo contributed ideas off mic!) Next in Nonprofits c…

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Nonprofit ethics with Jim Scheibel 43:44

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Jim Scheibel is a professor of practice of at Hamline University, where he shares a wealth of experience in public life from his time as a leader of places such Corporation for National and Community Service, as Mayor of Saint Paul, and in other leadership positions in the nonprofit sector. Jim has incorporated ethics into his teaching for many yea…

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Corporate sponsorships with Brandice Daniel 45:16

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Brandice Daniel is the founder and CEO of ICON360, "non-profit organization dedicated to dismantling the barriers facing Black designers and fashion programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)." Brandice joins host Steve Boland to talk about the value of sponsorships and connections to the mission of an organization. Brandice s…

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Al-Maa'uun with Tyrus Hayes for Podcasthon 41:44

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Tyrus Hayes is the Director of Strategic Engagement for Al-Maa'uun, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit whose "mission is to alleviate poverty and oppression within black and communities of color in North Minneapolis and surrounding areas through direct service and advocacy." The Next in Nonprofits Podcast usually focuses on a broad topic of interest to …

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Grants and volatility with Shoshana Grossman-Crist 47:19

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Shoshana Grossman-Crist is the Founder and CEO of Social Impact Compass, providing support in grants and other support for impact missions. Shoshana joins host Steve Boland to talk about the impact of changes in funding streams in 2025. Shoshanna shares her insights getting a foot in the door for new support during these transitional times, includi…

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Communications in chaotic times with Jackie Russell 39:00

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Jackie Russell is President of Teak Media and Communication whose mission is "to increase recognition and revenue for socially responsible companies and nonprofit organizations." Jackie joins host Steve Boland to discuss communications strategies and public relations in a time of rapid, unpredictable change. Jackie shares her thoughts and experienc…

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Evolving Digital Comms with Noah Parrish 35:49

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Noah Parrish is the Communications Director for Gender Justice, which "envisions a world where everyone can thrive regardless of their gender, gender expression, or sexual orientation" and works to "dismantle legal, structural, and cultural barriers that contribute to gender inequity" in Minnesota and North Dakota. Noah has worked in strategic comm…

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Board Stewardship with Dick Senese 46:30

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Dick Senese is the Treasurer of the Board of Directors for LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education, which "advances effective leadership in the realm of post-secondary education, supports professional development of LGBTQ leaders in that sector, and provides education and advocacy regarding LGBTQ issues within the global academy and for the public at lar…

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Creative evaluation with Molly O'Connor 44:29

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Molly C. O'Connor (she/her) is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Coco Canary, a consulting practice which is "cultural workers using evaluation, community engagement, and art to keep organizations grounded in their values and held accountable to their social justice goals." Molly joins host Steve Boland to talk about creative evaluation. Molly'…

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Expanding ways to give with Laura Tufano 45:20

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Laura Tufano is the founder and principle of Tufano Consulting, and is "a Certified Fund Raising Executive and has raised money for social justice, the arts, education, and human services over the course of her 20-year career." Laura joins host Steve Boland to talk about how nonprofits can be open to all the ways donors may choose to give. One-time…

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Next in Nonprofits 190 - Recurring donor segmentation with Sheetal Puri 44:46

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Sheetal Puri is the Senior Director, Digital Fundraising for the Wikimedia Foundation. "The Wikimedia Foundation is the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia and our other free knowledge projects." Wikimedia is supported by millions of individual donors, and projects like Wikipedia serve billions and billions of web views every month. Host Steve Boland as…

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Donor Management System survey with Karen Graham 45:24

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Karen Graham is the founder of Karen Graham Consulting, with whose "20+ years experience in nonprofit leadership, consulting, and capacity building earned me a broad knowledge of how people, process, and technology can work together to create impact." Karen was part of a team with NTEN and Lehman Associates collaborating on a survey of donor manage…

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Logic models with Lesley De Paz 45:33

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Lesley De Paz is the lead consultant at Nonprofit Orchard, which offers a "step by step approach to align all aspects of my organization helping us to reach our potential." Lesley recommends and uses logic models and theories of change to help nonprofits in their work. She joins host Steve Boland to talk about the difference between a logic model a…

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Volunteerism with Lynn Margherio 44:21

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Lynn Margherio is the Founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, which "provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school, and at play. We supply these items free of charge by engaging and connecting communities." Cradles to Crayons uses a lot of v…

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Give Black Alliance with Bithiah Carter 44:36

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Bithiah Carter is the President and CEO of Give Black Alliance, which "seeks to create a strong Black community capable of advocating on its own behalf and identifying the necessary resources to support its vitality." Bithiah joins host Steve Boland to talk about the origins of the Give Black Alliance and the tools they use to engage the community …

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AI Responsibility Principles with Submittable 44:42

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Anne Nies is the Director of Science for Submittable, and Sam Caplan is the Vice President of Social Impact. Submittable is a platform to help "clients further social impact through programs that reach millions of people around the world." Anne and Sam join host Steve Boland to talk about five specific principles that Submittable is deploying as it…

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Election-year fundraising with Shanna Kirby of Classy 47:31

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Shanna Birky is the Vice President, Customer Experience at Classy, "a giving platform that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about." Classy is presenting a webinar on election-year fundraising on May 1, 2024. Shanna joins host Steve Boland talk about election year issues such as looking at specific dates this year t…

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Donor Advised Funds with Matt Nash 40:53

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Matt Nash is the executive director of the Blackbaud Giving Fund, which has "administered over $1.6 billion in donations from passionate individuals and corporations to 195,000 nonprofit organizations around the world." Matt joins host Steve Boland to talk about how small and mid-sized charities can be most open to finding and connecting with donor…

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Shopping donation programs with Shaun Kulesza 46:26

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Shaun Kulesza is the Founder and CEO of ShopRaise, which "help(s) causes engage supporters, build their brand and raise money through socially-conscious shopping." Shaun joins the podcast to talk about where shopping donation programs can fit into the nonprofit fundraising landscape, how ShopRaise works, and what charities should know about program…

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Salesforce for nonprofits with Jenn Taylor 44:02

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Jenn Taylor is the Founder of Deep Why Design, created to "to help nonprofit organizations transform and humanize their data systems. Humanized systems are transparent, equitable, and effective." The Deep Why Design team has been assisting nonprofits with tools such as Salesforce, and Jenn joins this episode to talk about the evolution of Salesforc…

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Giving Circles with Sara Lomelin 47:49

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Sara Lomelin is the CEO of Philanthropy Together, with a mission "to democratize and diversify philanthropy through the power of collective giving." Sara joins host Steve Boland to talk about the power of collective giving in community. Philanthropy Together offers layers of tools to support communal giving, from starting new giving circles to now …

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Equity in philanthropy 43:39

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Noelani Pearl Hernandez is the Vice President, Culture & Leadership at Charity Navigator, whose mission "is to make impactful giving easier for all ". Carly Bad Heart Bull is the Executive Director of Native Ways Federation, which "strengthen(s) the circle of giving by uniting Native organizations, supporting Native communities, and observing the h…

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Donor acquisition with Matt Stokes 40:30

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Matt Stokes is the Senior Associate Director, Prospect Management and Research at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Matt joins host Steve Boland to talk about the field of prospect management, especially focusing on bringing new donors to a nonprofit mission. Matt shares his experience on thoughts on how to connect with potential donors, tools…

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Giving USA 2022 with Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes 46:56

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Rasheeda Childress is the senior editor for fundraising at the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Emily Haynes is a senior reporter at the Chronicle of Philanthropy. They recently authored a review of findings from the Giving USA 2022 report. (infographic summary here.) Emily and Rasheeda join host Steve Boland to talk about the early learnings from the…

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Nonprofits, ethics, and AI with Kari Aanestad 45:44

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Kari Aanestad is the Associate Director of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, which "works to inform, promote, connect, and strengthen individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector." Kari is also the Co-Director of Grant Advisor, "safe way to anonymously give and receive feedback on grantmaking." Kari joins host Steve Boland to talk about the em…

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State of Modern Philanthropy Report with Michelle Boggs 44:43

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Michelle Boggs is the Executive Nonprofit Industry Advisory for Classy, a "a giving platform that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about." Classy is now part of Go Fund Me, the "#1 and most trusted leader in online fundraising." Classy and Go Fund Me have released the 2023 State of Modern Philanthropy Report, explo…

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Project WHY with Arielle Zappia 38:55

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Arielle Zappia is the Founder and CEO of Project WHY, “to facilitate genuine empathy through understanding homeless people’s individual stories”. Arielle joins host Steve Boland to talk about the importance of story not only in fund development work but in the mission work of connecting communities to the impact of a nonprofit in the community. Ari…