This Week: 

Your Intergenerational People Pipeline  
Aria Ma wants you to create a culture that welcomes and empowers team members across the generations. She shares her wisdom on knowledge transfer; pathways for growth, regardless of seniority; using tech to build your talent pipeline; mentorship; fun cross-generational training; inclusive professional development; and more. Aria is founder of LUNEAERA. (This is part of our coverage of the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference.)

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We’ve Been Hacked! 
Our panel from the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#25NTC), helps you with actionable takeaways to strengthen your incident response plan. You do have an incident response plan, right? They reveal the right responses and responsibilities for your leadership, IT, communications, and other key roles. They’re Steve Sharer from RipRap Security and Danielle Eliser with Chef Ann Foundation.

Smart Data Storage 
Brian Cavanaugh and Tiffany Nyklickova want you to avoid common data pitfalls while ensuring your data is smart, secure and searchable. They consider the pros and con...

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Nonprofit Leadership With Stacy Palmer 
The chief executive of the Chronicle of Philanthropy joins us with her thoughts on the challenges facing nonprofit leaders, especially females, and especially females of color. Stacy also reveals the bright spots in a recent leadership survey, and promising opportunities around co-CEOs, sabbaticals, self care, team care and humanity care.

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Tech To Amplify Youth Voices  
Our panel from the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference, examines how nonprofits use Artificial Intelligence, social media and other technology to uplift young people. They share challenges and successes to increase your awareness and help you give voice to younger constituencies. They’re Sam Kussin-Shoptaw, from Amazon Web Services; Sahil Gupta at DoSomething.org; Katelyn Gillum with Crisis Text Line; and Bee Lee, CEO of Epilepsy Foundation.

Donor Diversity Redefining Social Fundraising
GenZ, Hispanic and Black donors are driving shifts in event fundraising, giving days, peer-to-peer camp...

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A Conversation With Art Taylor 
He’s the recently appointed president and CEO of AFP, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, so we’re on hiatus from our 25NTC interviews for one more week. Art explains the value of AFP in our community, including enforcing professional ethics; reflects on our challenges and how to advocate for our sector; shares his thoughts on fashion, guided by his wardrobe stylist wife, Yolanda; challenges us to improve donor participation; and urges us to take responsibility for our community’s image and performance.

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Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Fundraising 
You shouldn’t need much encouragement, or any, to incorporate DAFs into your fundraising mix. But Matt Nash brings the encouraging stats. Then he explains how to overcome challenges, like anonymous donors; strategies for marketing and promotion; and tips on converting from transactional to relational fundraising. He’s from The Blackbaud Giving Fund. 

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Consciousness & Intentionality In Work & Retirement 
Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons wrote a book for retirement planning that has value for anyone, at any age, who aspires to fulfillment and joy through all the stages and pages of their professional and personal lives. She walks you through the value of play; embracing new mindsets; constantly evolving; sovereignty over time; the power of full engagement; managing energy, not time; and a lot more. Elizabeth’s book is, “Encore.”

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Storytelling & Local Media
Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz reminds us of the value of sound storytelling, and how to get your house in order before you go public with your stories. She shares sound advice on the great value of local media and how to build the journalist relationships that will help you get your stories told. Fabiana also reveals startling media consumption trends among Gen Z and Alphas. She’s the CEO of Refuerzo Collaborative.

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Healthier Productivity From AI 
Our annual duo returns with tips and resources to make your use of artificial intelligence better for you. They also go beyond AI with many smartphone strategies, inbox management, and Meico shares his shutdown ritual for bedtime. They’re Jason Shim, from Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience, and Meico Marquette Whitlock, The Mindful Techie. This is part of our coverage of the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#25NTC).

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Employee Wellness  
Meet a company where one of the employees is a wellness coach for all the others. Mandy Kutschied and Sam Hanley are with The Fresh Perspective Group. They share practical strategies for employee wellness; ergonomic resources; a 4-day work week; productivity tips; and, talk about the ethics of wellness coaching in the workplace. Sam often hears things she cannot reveal. This is part of our coverage of the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#25NTC).

Email Deliverability  
This comes up frequently at the Nonprofit Technology Conference, because the rules often cha...

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Connect Small Donors To Your Major Donor Event  
Jenn Lejano and Jess Ray show you how to connect folks who would never come to your expensive event, to your expensive event. They’ll help you broaden event support by engaging donors you’re probably leaving on the sidelines, with actionable strategies to engage your entire donor base. Jenn is from Fresh Eyes Digital and Jess is with The Adler Planetarium. This is part of our coverage of the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#25NTC).

Add Experiential Elements To Your Events  
You can lea...

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PII In The Age Of AI 
Artificial Intelligence and big data have transformed privacy risks by enabling malicious, targeted communications to your team that seem authentic because they contain highly accurate information. Kim Snyder and Shauna Dillavou explain the risks your nonprofit faces and what you can do to protect your mission. Kim is from RoundTable Technology and Shauna is CEO of Brightlines. This continues our coverage of the 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#25NTC).

Balance AI Ethics And Innovation 
Gozi Egbuonu encourages you to adopt Artificial Intelligence responsibly, in a hum...

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#25NTC 
We launch our 25NTC coverage with the CEO of NTEN, which hosts the Nonprofit Technology Conference, sharing the numbers and the experience of this year’s Conference, earlier this month in Baltimore, Maryland. They’re Amy Sample Ward, and they’re also Nonprofit Radio’s technology contributor.

The Human Factors Driving Your CRM Success
Don’t blame your tech first when it feels like your CRM database is letting you down. Human beings, the tech users, have responsibilities that precede, and must align with, your technology. Rubin Singh returns to e...

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Wake Up Excited, Go To Bed Fulfilled 
That’s what Eric Saperston wants for you. In this archive show from October 17, 2022, he returns after many years to share his wisdom borne of research over cups of coffee with some of the most successful folks on the planet. Plus there’s his book, “Live In Wonder.” We can always use Eric’s inspiration and empowerment.

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This Week: 

Your Improved Fundraising Messaging 
Do your fundraising messages engage and connect with your donors and prospects? Or do they merely inform? Do you know how to craft an engaging story? And what makes stories so valuable anyway? Lynn Bohart answers all these questions and more, as she encourages you into persuasive writing and core messaging. Her new book is “Raise More Money Through Better Messaging.”

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Nonprofit Leadership For Current & Aspiring  
There’s a new compassionate, inspiring and valuable guidebook on nonprofit leadership. It’s aptly named, “How To Lead Nonprofits.” The author, Nick Grono, shares his thinking on the role of the CEO, your team and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), because the success of the people leading throughout your nonprofit, now and in the future, is essential to your mission success. Nick is CEO of Freedom Fund.

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Mental Wellness Among The Chaos 
When the chaos is the point, let’s help you avoid getting overwhelmed or checking out. Jennifer Walter, a Swiss sociologist and mental health coach, has strategies to gain agency, recharge and build resilience. You need to be good to yourself first, then you can help others. Her practice is at JenniferWalter.me.

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Join Us At #25NTC 
The 2025 Nonprofit Technology Conference is next month in Baltimore. Nonprofit Radio will be there. You still have time to join in-person or virtual. NTEN CEO, and our technology contributor, Amy Sample Ward, reveals all the learning and fun you can expect.
Great Value In Sustainable Giving 
Dave Raley is the author of the book, “The Rise of Sustainable Giving.” Our subscription economy has spawned a change in donor preferences and great growth in recurring donations. Dave shares his expertise on incentives; creating a thriving sustainer program; naming...

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Google Ad Grants & Your Digital Marketing  
Sean Littman has advice for leveraging Google’s generosity and pairing it with your own marketing to grow your email list; encourage giving; revive and cultivate your lists to expand sustainer giving; and, put the right systems in place. He also shares his favorite apps to help you along. Sean is the founder of Catch22 Nonprofit Digital.

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Politically Motivated Attacks: Who, What & How 
Attacks on our nonprofit community are happening and the environment is likely to get worse before it improves. Just last week Elon Musk called our community a Ponzi scheme. The week before, he claimed only 5-10% of our work does any good, and that the sector is a big scam and a giant graft machine. You need to know who is a potential target of the attacks; what form they take; and, how to proactively protect your nonprofit. Tim Mooney, from Alliance for Justice and Bolder Ad...

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Julia Campbell On Social Media 
The social media maven returns to share her thinking and advice on short form video; ads; working within algorithms; content moderation; and, privacy policies. Let’s talk about X; Facebook; LinkedIn; Bluesky; Instagram; YouTube; and, TikTok. Julia is a nonprofit social marketing consultant.

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Prudence In Our Political Environment 
Following from our December episode, “Is It Paranoia Or Prudence?,” Gene Takagi and Amy Sample Ward return with updates from the grass roots on DEI, USAID and other spending freezes, major media capitulation, and information on a potential reincarnation of last year’s H.R. 9495 bill. Most importantly, they share advice and resources on how to cope—and keep your nonprofit in the safest posture. Gene is our legal contributor from NEO Law Group. Amy is our technology contributor and CEO of NTEN.

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The 4 Mindsets 
Over his years working with nonprofits, Dan Johnson has developed four mindsets, or principles, which he encourages leaders to embrace, and spread throughout their teams. He invites us to get comfortable with: The point is impact; the sustainable impact cycle; donors are partners, and, how volunteers get paid. He shares the touching story of his friend, Christina, who was murdered, doing the work she loved. Dan is chief consultant at Next Level Nonprofits.

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This Week: 

Consider Video 
There are lots of video use cases you may not have in mind. Like employee recruiting, donor stewardship, and volunteer recruiting and thanking. After you identify how video might work for your nonprofit, you need the right equipment, which doesn’t mean spending a lot. Then there’s preparation, shooting and editing. Pat Taggart makes each step very doable, so you can realize the full potential of this powerful medium. He’s founder of SkyBlue Creative.

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This Week: 

Your Grantmaker Relationships 
Shoshana Grossman-Crist leads you through the pathway of relationships with institutional funders. She reveals her advice on how to build and maintain relationships before you apply for a grant; while your proposal is under review; after you’ve been funded; and, while you’re doing the work. Also, what if the foundation denies your proposal? Her company is Social Impact Compass. 

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Storytelling 
Sarah Wood reminds us of the value in telling good stories to your stakeholders. Also, how do you tell them? Where do you tell them? Which ones are worth telling? What’s ethical storytelling? And, what’s the right engagement or call to action? We pull some lessons from her children’s favorite stories, the “Narwhal and Jelly” series and “Dandelion Magic.” She graciously shares her own story of solo motherhood by choice. Sarah’s company is Sarah Wood Communication.

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“Ambiguity Is The Answer” 
Though wildly counterintuitive, producing and embracing ambiguity can give you the upper hand when it looks like you have no hand to play. Stop thinking of ambiguity as something you must react to and avoid. Start seeing the value in cultivating it. Kyle Crawford’s book is “Ambiguity Is The Answer” and he explains its power.

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“Don’t Mess With Stress” In 2025 
Dr. Jill Baron walks us through her four cornerstones for minimizing stress and maximizing wellness in the New Year: diet, meditation, walking (or other exercise), and sleep. Plus, your mental and emotional resilience. She’s our first medical doctor guest, and her book is “Don’t Mess With Stress.”

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Looking To 2025: Is It Paranoia Or Prudence? 
Our esteemed contributors share what they’re looking to next year, with the uncertainty of a new president and administration. On the table is HR 9495, which some call the NonprofitKiller; government agencies no longer given deference by the federal courts, with the Supreme Court overruling the long-standing Chevron Doctrine; and, uneasiness around the economy rippling out to preemptive nonprofit budget cuts. Our legal contributor is Gene Takagi at NEO Law Group. Amy Sample Ward, CEO of NTEN, is our technology contributor.

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The Art & Science Of Fundraising 
James Misner explains what he sees as the right and left brain activities of your nonprofit’s fundraising. There are relationships and data; stories and metrics; motivations and outcomes; emotions and systems; and, more brain interactions. Your objective is to balance the art and the science. James is CEO of The Kipos Group.

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This Week: 

The Chronicle of Philanthropy Leaders 
Stacy Palmer is CEO of the now nonprofit newspaper, and the editor-in-chief is Andrew Simon. We talk about the transition from privately held to 501(c)(3); their plans for growth; the mission, values and priorities guiding them; new content that’s coming; improving mass media’s coverage of our community; the presidential election; potential threats to the sector; and a good deal more.

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This Week: 

“Passion Isn’t Enough” 
That’s David Rhode’s new book. “It’s necessary, but not sufficient,” says the author. He brings us his practical advice on building your programs, your board, your brand, your team and your volunteer community. His expertise has value for aspiring, new and experienced nonprofit leaders alike. David is CEO of DotDotOrg.com.

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This Week: 

Scaling Altruism 
That’s Donald Summers’ new book, where he introduces the seven phases of nonprofit growth derived from his research and practice. He walks us through assess, align, plan, test, fund, execute, and lead, so your nonprofit scales to meet the demands of your mission and vision. He’s the CEO of Altruist Partners.

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This Week: 

Accepting Cryptocurrency Gifts 
Code. Blockchain. Proofs. Wallets. Exchanges. Coins. If foreign words like these keep you from accepting a gift that tens of millions of Gen Z and Millennials invest in and gift, Pat Duffy will set your mind at ease. He defines the terms in plain language and explains why crypto giving belongs on your donation page. He’s co-founder of The Giving Block.

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This Week: 

Your One-Page Strategic Plan 
In a lot of ways, we can see typical strategic planning as a flawed process. Veronica LaFemina shares a more collaborative endeavor, with more staff collaboration and stakeholder inputs, resulting in a more actionable plan with greater decision-making value. She’s the CEO of LaFemina & Co.

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Your Strategic Partnerships 
Local nonprofits, companies, government officials and agencies, business leaders, and others can improve your outcomes in ways you cannot imagine. Taking the time to build relationships with potential partners—before you need them—makes a smart investment in your mission and programs. Mark Lillis from Leaven Kids shares his experience and wisdom around savvy partnerships.

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This Week: 

How We Got Here 
It’s the story of the unpredictable trajectory that led to today’s U.S. nonprofit sector. How did we come to be what we are? The history is told by Dr. Robert Penna, author of the book, “Braided Threads.” (This originally aired August 3, 2018.)

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Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity 
First, what is toxic productivity? Then, as your teams use technology more often for work, how might your practices be hurting the people who work with you? Finally, what are the better practices and policies? It’s all covered by Marina Martinez-Bateman, at New Coyote Consulting. (This originally aired August 1, 2022.)

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Grants Readiness & Success 
DeaRonda Harrison helps you get ready to accept grants and shares strategies for successful grants research, writing and outcomes. Also, how to win grants quickly (it shouldn’t take years!); how to turn a one-time grant into multiyear funding; and her recommendations for grant research platforms. DeaRonda is the president of June First Firm.

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AI, Organizational & Personal 
Artificial Intelligence is ubiquitous, so here’s another conversation about its impacts on the nonprofit and human levels. Amy Sample Ward, the big picture thinker, the adult in the room, contrasts with our host’s diatribe about AI sucking the humanity out of nonprofit professionals and all unwary users. Amy is our technology contributor and the CEO of NTEN. They have free AI resources.

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