Sustainably Nonprofit

Real change takes more than a good idea. It takes trust. In this episode of Sustainably Nonprofit, we sit down with Joi Cuartero Austin of Main Street America to talk about the tension between being known in a serving role within your community and being trusted as a champion who can help move the mission forward. Joi helps us unpack what it looks like to guide decisions with the people you serve,...

In this episode, we talk with the Executive Director of Batavia United Way about what it takes to build a more stable nonprofit. With the unique perspective of someone who moved from board service into a staff leadership role, Kathy shares insights on strengthening an organization from the inside out. We discuss practical ways nonprofits can improve stability, create healthier foundations, and lea...

Most leadership conversations in churches, like many other type of nonprofits, often focus on growth. Bigger attendance. Bigger budgets. Bigger buildings. This episode looks at a different kind of leadership. The kind that knows how to steward something faithfully all the way to its final chapter. Notes: 1. U.S. Church Attendance Distribution (2023) A typical U.S. church hosts ~120 attendees weekl...

It can often look like the strongest nonprofits evolve out of pure headstrong determination. But what happens when that mindset quietly becomes isolating and growth begins to stall? In this pilot episode of Sustainably Nonprofit, we sit down with Sarah White, Senior Director of Operations at Project Scientist, for an honest conversation about leadership, strengths and blind spots. Sarah shares how...