Successful Nonprofits, LLC

Successful Nonprofits Podcast

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With more than half a million downloads, the Successful Nonprofits Podcast helps nonprofit chief executives lead effectively and build stronger organizations. Hosted by Dolph Goldenburg, a consultant, coach, and confidant to nonprofit leaders across the country, the podcast helps nonprofit executive directors navigate board relationships, staff leadership, financial stewardship, fundraising pressure, strategic planning, leadership transitions, and the hard decisions only the CEO can make. Each episode is created for busy nonprofit chief executives leading through complexity, often without a de...

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Crafting the Ultimate Dashboard to Achieve Your Nonprofit's Goals 26.10.2023

You wouldn't drive a car without a dashboard, and you shouldn't lead your organization without one, either! Nonprofit dashboards support your chief executive in managing your organization and facilitating Board governance.  In this Bonus Break, you'll learn how to create an effective organizational dashboard that you, your Board, and your team can use to stay on track and achieve your goals.   Thi...

Build Stronger Teams and Team Members with John Augusto 24.10.2023

"Understanding your strengths unlocks your potential and leads you and your organization to greater performance." - Gallup, CliftonStrenghts. This episode does a deep dive in using your strengths as leverage. CliftonStrengths coach, John Augusto shares how nonprofits are using a strength-based approach to motivate, empower, and grow individual staff members and entire teams. If you found this epis...

Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Week of Rest and How to Make It Happen with Kevin Greer 17.10.2023

Can you imagine everyone at your nonprofit taking a week off at the same time? You would all return to work without a crushing number of internal emails, and you wouldn't be struggling to catch up with your team about the meetings you missed!  You don't have to imagine because Kevin Greer of New Profit shared with us how is organization did just that. In 2021, the leadership of New Profit realized...

6 Signs Your Nonprofit is Ready for Strategic Planning 12.10.2023

 Nonprofit leaders often ask me whether their nonprofit is ready to start the strategic planning process. That's why I am sharing the 6 indicators we use to determine if a nonprofit is not only ready to start a planning process, but also whether they have the ability to successfully implement the finished plan. And don't forget to take our quiz to determine if you and your organization are ready t...

Turn Your Next Gala into a Goldmine with AJ Steinburg 10.10.2023

Join AJ Steinberg for an insightful conversation about how you can host a wildly successful annual event, including securing and maintain ing amazing sponsors!  

3 (Easy!) Steps to Board Succession Planning with Dolph Goldenburg 05.10.2023

Join me for 3 simple steps you can take today to design and implement a succession strategy that will strengthen your Board leadership and ensure long-term stability.  

The Power of Words with Erica Barnhart 03.10.2023

Explore the impact of applying effective communication and AI-enhanced authorship at your nonprofit with today's guest , Erica Barnhart.  

5 Steps to Tackling Disruptive Behavior at Work with Dolph Goldenburg 28.09.2023

Today I share the key to dealing with the jerk or shmuck in your office!

Navigating Nonprofit Leadership Transitions with Dhivya O'Connor 26.09.2023

Discover key strategies to a successful leadership transition with seasoned Executive Director, Dhivya O'Connor .  

Successful Nonprofits Podcast Trailer 25.09.2023

If you are a nonprofit leader – or aspiring nonprofit leader – who is looking for actionable advice and insights to help you and your nonprofit thrive, then the Successful Nonprofits Podcast is for you.   With over half-a-million downloads,   our actionable and informative content is the reason we're ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally.   I'm the host Dolph Goldenburg, and I'm also a consult...

Your Guide to "Hiring" a Contract Grant Writer the Right Way (Bonus Break) 21.09.2023

This Bonus Break episode will help you discover the secrets to securing professional contract grant writers and supercharging your nonprofit's grant-seeking strategy.

Breaking Taboos: Saving Lives through Suicide Prevention with Beth Eversole 19.09.2023

Beth Eversole's insights illuminate pathways you can use to sav e lives through suicide prevention.

Breaking Taboos: Saving Lives through Suicide Prevention with Beth Eversole 19.09.2023

Beth Eversole's insights illuminate pathways you can use to sav e lives through suicide prevention.

Insider Insights: Nonprofit Board Do's and Don'ts from a Board Member with Rocket Lawyer's Charley Moore 12.09.2023

Join host Dolph Goldenburg in insightful conversations with CEO Charlie Moore on unleashing board mastery, effective executive director reports, and navigating nonprofit leadership challenges.  

Encore Episode: Help Donors Fall In Love...With Your Organization with Abra Annes 05.09.2023

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Abra Annes as she explores effective strategies to inspire a deep connection between donors and your organization, fostering a lasting and meaningful relationship.  

Empower Your Team: Unleashing Leadership Potential with Luis Velasquez & Kristin Gleitsman 29.08.2023

Discover t he keys to empowering teams, embracing discomfort, and cultivating a solutions mindset with leadership experts Luis Velasquez & Kristin Gleitsman .

Youth and Intergenerational Collaboration with Ilona Dougherty and Lilah Williamson 22.08.2023

Discover the power of intergenerational collaboration in driving change and how you can support youth-led initiatives with Ilona Dougherty and Lilah Williamson.  

The Great Success of our 4-Day Work Week Experiment with Pam Orr 15.08.2023

Discover the powerful impact transitioning to a four-day work week has had at Fellowship House in this conversation with its Executive Director, Pam Orr.   

11 Stories About Embracing Failure 08.08.2023

Discover insights and empowering stories on the Successful Nonprofits Podcast ® , as guests share their stories about embracing failure and achieving success in the nonprofit world.  

I Took a Sabbatical and So Can You with David Heitstuman 01.08.2023

Explore the transformative power of sabbaticals as nonprofit CEO , David Heitstuman, share s his own sabbatical journey .  

Maximize Your Employee Engagement and Retention with Rob Woronoff 25.07.2023

Rob discusses staff retention strategies for your nonprofit and discover his leadership secrets to creating a supportive, nurturing , and productive work culture.

Crafting Stories that Fuel Your Capital Campaign with Whitney Anderson 18.07.2023

Dive into this illuminating conversation with fundraising expert , Whitney Anderson , as she unveils key strategies to design case statements that drive donor engagement and transform campaign outcomes.  

Discover What I've Learned from 300 Episodes with Dolph Goldenburg 11.07.2023

Join me as I unpack key takeaways and powerful insights from my j ourney producing 300 episodes and speaking with hundreds of phenomenal guests

Encore Episode: From 6 donors to more than 15,000 donors with Michael Hamill Remaley 04.07.2023

Michael shares his proven tips on communication strategies that will boost your donorbase.

Unlock the Power of Social Media with Nick Black 27.06.2023

Nick shares tips and strategies on how to create engaging social media content, build a strong following, and ultimately drive donations.  

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