Leadership by Purpose Podcast

How do you transform a global organization's business model while keeping your mission and values intact? In this episode, I sit down with Sudha Nandagopal, founder of Bend the Horizon, to explore her experience leading business model transformation as CEO of Social Venture Partners International, a global philanthropic network with 44 affiliates around the world. Sudha came into the role kno...

What if the ultimate success of your organization isn't staying independent forever, but creating a cultural shift that outlasts the institution itself? Bethany Robertson, co-founder of the I Do Foundation and Parents Together Foundation, shares her journey through organizational mergers and the lessons learned about redefining success. The I Do Foundation pioneered charitable giving at weddi...

What happens when a nonprofit merger doesn't unfold the way you expected? Rey Faustino, Founder and CEO of One Degree, shares the story of merging his tech-driven nonprofit with another organization—and the lessons learned along the way. One Degree uses technology to connect low-income families with critical community resources. When Rey decided to pursue a merger to accelerate growth, he dis...

What does it look like when a nonprofit board chooses to sunset an organization with intention, transparency, and care? In this episode, I sit down with Angela Romans and Kristina Gawrgy, former staff and board members of AchieveMission, to explore their thoughtful approach to organizational transition. AchieveMission was a capacity-building organization serving the nonprofit sector with a focus o...

Welcome to the Leadership by Purpose podcast, where leaders navigate change with confidence. I'm your host, Monisha Kapila—executive coach, consultant, and former nonprofit CEO with over 20 years of leadership experience across sectors including social impact, finance, and entrepreneurship. In this introductory episode, I share my journey from my first experience on a local TV show as a teena...