Nonprofit State of Minds

In episode 06 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham and Chris LaTurno, CEO of Junior Achievement Dallas, talk about leadership, board engagement, staff recognition, and creating meaningful connections that strengthen mission impact. Tune in for practical insights every nonprofit leader can put into action.

In episode 05 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, you will hear from Michelle Suffridge from Refugee Hope Partners and Holly Howell from Angel Oak Creative, as they sit down with David Chatham to talk about how they are navigating the ever-changing fundraising environment. Preview: it's about more information, more transparency, and more relationships. 

In episode 04 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham and Shannan Bowen, Executive Director of NC Local, discuss how nonprofits can engage with their local news reporters and also how news organizations are turning to the nonprofit model for their survival. This may be news to you, so listen in to this latest episode. 

In episode 04 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham and Bill Crouch of BrightDot discuss leadership, community impact, and what it really takes to drive meaningful change. From navigating complex challenges to building organizations that truly serve, this episode is packed with insights that will illuminate your understanding of what it takes to be an effective nonprofit leader to...

In episode 1 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham and Brian Reid, Regional President of TowneBank, discuss the latest financial issues facing nonprofits and the role banks play in helping organizations chart a course to a more financially secure position. Listen in and you'll get some great insights about capital, debt and navigating the current landscape of uncertain federal gra...

In episode 02 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham and Rose Tatum, founder of the Volunteer Leadership Lab, to discuss why so many organizations fail to invest the time and attention to ensure their volunteers program is as strong and resilient as possible. Rose offers up valuable insights from her decades of building and managing effective volunteer programs and challenges organ...

In episode 12 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham and Hardy Smith, a popular speaker and author of the book Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game , explore how nonprofit leaders unknowingly contribute to board challenges, and to offer up proven, results-driven solutions to create a more engaged and effective board.

In the latest episode of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham sits down with Gail Perry and Kathryn Gamble from the Gail Perry Group to discuss the importance of nonprofit leaders changing their mindset from fearful to fierce. Yes, the philanthropic environment may be challenging these days, but with the right mindset, message and tools development professionals, leaders and boards...

In episode 10 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham and Johnathan Brabson crack open the black box of compliance and accessibility and bring light to the murkiness. Listen in to get valuable information and actionable insights for your nonprofit! 

In the latest episode of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham sits down with Colleen Carroll, Double the Donation's Community and Event Lead, to learn more about how to not only leverage a platform like Double the Donation, but also how to optimize matches, increase corporate giving and more. As we head into EOY appeal season, don't miss this singular opportunity to double down on c...

In the latest episode of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham sits down with Chantias Ford, director of programs and learning with the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project. If you're for advancing trust-based philanthropy in our sector, this is a must-listen episode. Chantias offers up some real words of wisdom on how funders and organizations can create a more trust-based system. Trust...

In this episode of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham talks to the folks at Haven House about their 12 Rounds peer-to-peer campaign and how they knocked out their goal! We get the blow-by-blow of how First Bank's Mary Thacker took home the belt for raising the most money during the campaing and from Haven House ED Michelle Zechman and Program Coordinator Shameka Smith how they hel...

In the latest episode of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham and Larry Long Jr. dive into how nonprofits can more effectively engage their champions and move them from interest to action. Larry brings the fire, the fun, and yes… the props! Whether you're looking to re-energize your team, deepen donor relationships, or just need a dose of inspiration, this one is a must-listen—and a...

In the latest episode of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham sits down with the dynamic Dr. Sarah Glova - a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, Duke lecturer, and expert in nonprofit strategy. David and Dr. Sarah delve into the the mysterious world of nonprofit strategic planning. The mystery? Why do nonprofits tend to make it so complicated? Dr. Glova offers a fresh perspective on simplif...

In this episode of the Nonprofit Stat of Minds podcast, Mike Darrow of Feeding the Carolinas shares his experience and wisdom around leading and communicating through a crisis, specifically how they and their network of food banks in North and South Carolina navigated Hurricane Helene and its aftermath. The short version – they crushed it! Listen in to learn how they engaged and activated donors,...

In episode 03 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham sits down with Danny Rosin, David Bohm, Jake Humphrey and Jordan Bowman of Community Leaders Drinking Coffee to discuss the state of the nonprofit sector in our region (strong), the Uncharitable movie (transformative), the opportunities for philanthropy to make a difference (unlimited), and so much more.

In episode 02 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham sits down with Stephanie McKee, author of Apparo's "AI Playbook", to explore the real benefits of Artificial Intelligence. Listen in to hear Stephanie provide guidance on the power of AI to add capacity, improve engagement and even help manage the data that seems to be challenging for so many nonprofit pros. 

In this episode of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham sits down with Ivan Canada of the NC Center for Nonprofits to talk about why their work is making a huge difference on the sector in North Carolina and beyond. 

In episode 12 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, Chileatha Wynn and Robert Simpson join David Chatham to make a compelling case for nonprofit succession planning. You can also access a free Succession Planning learning module from Harvard 100 here.

In episode 11 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham speaks with Next Stage CEO Josh Jacobson about transforming nonprofits from innovation sloths to innovation cheetahs! Quick, listen in!

In episode 10 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham and Witnie Martinez discuss how nonprofits can build capacity, think more strategically and increase their impact. It's definitely worth a listen (if you could just find the time, right!!??).

In episode 09 of the Nonprofit State of Minds podcast, David Chatham has a spirited conversation with Reid Ricciardi, NC State's Executive Director of Talent for University Advancement, exploring the good, the bad and the ugly of recruitment and retention in the nonprofit sector.

In this episode of Angel Oak Creative's Nonprofit State of Minds podcast with David Chatham, Creighton challenges the status quo of corporate philanthropy by exploding the overhead myth a la Dan Pallotta and the Uncharitable movement. So, invest a little of your time in this latest episode. We're confident it will pay dividends!!