The Nonprofit Lab

Adam Martel, CEO of Givzey, delves into how AI is revolutionizing nonprofit fundraising with the world’s first fully autonomous fundraisers. Through Givzey's Version2 platform, nonprofits can now enhance donor engagement, streamline processes, and scale their impact using cutting-edge AI technology. This conversation explores how AI is enabling nonprofits to do more with fewer resources while...

Are your nonprofit financials in order? Jason Kruger, the founder and president of Signature Analytics, shares his extensive experience in financial management, particularly in the nonprofit sector. Jason discusses the critical importance of having robust financial processes and controls in place to ensure organizational sustainability and success. He emphasizes how nonprofits can benefit from fra...

How can nonprofits effectively engage and inspire the next generation of donors, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, who are redefining the philanthropic landscape with their values and digital-first approach? In this episode, we explore the strategies nonprofits can use to connect with these younger generations, from embracing recurring giving programs to leveraging personalized communication. Jo...

Reflect on the forward-looking vision and potential impact of BeGiving on the philanthropy landscape. Tune in for an inside look of a John Del Bello's vision for the future of community-driven philanthropy and social impact.

In this episode we dive into the pressing issue of the nonprofit talent development crisis and the various paths nonprofit professionals can transition into the world of nonprofit consulting. Our guest is Julia Devine, co-founder of Relatable Nonprofit, an organization dedicated to empowering nonprofit professionals to transition into those successful consulting roles.

Listen in and learn from Randy Long, CEO at ThePixSquad, as he shares his unique perspective on what makes and breaks nonprofit fundraising events given his experience as a leading photographer supporting hundreds of nonprofit fundraising events and galas.

John Bromley is the founder and CEO of Charitable Giving, one of the world's largest democratized online Donor Advised Fund (DAF) platforms that has returned over $1B to nonprofits globally. Listen to learn about generational giving and how nonprofit leaders can best engage all generations of donors.

Shannon McCracken is the CEO and founder of The Nonprofit Alliance , a leading organization dedicated to advancing the nonprofit sector. With Shannon at the helm, the Nonprofit Alliance has become a driving force in shaping the discourse around nonprofit sustainability and effectiveness. Her extensive background in nonprofit management, fundraising, and donor relations has positioned her as a trai...

We interview Jenny Mitchell, CEO - an executive coach and fundraising professional who helps nonprofits leaders change the world, one mission at a time; and author of Embracing Ambition: Empowering Women to Step Out, Be Seen, & Lead . Following suit, this episode is being hosted by none other than Madeline Hendry, MatchNice Co-founder and COO.

Howard Pearl is the innovative CEO of Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has been transforming the philanthropic landscape in the U.S. and Canada since 2003. They may just be the biggest nonprofit that you've never heard of. They run the largest vehicle and real estate donation program in North America. They process over 100K vehicles a year and have raise...

Learn how Rebecca went from being a community champion, to founding her nonprofit Stable Moments, to replicating and scaling her organization across more than 40 locations across the United States.

What if you could raise money for a nonprofit by listening to Spotify, going for a walk, or even playing Fortnite? In today's episode, we delve into some really cutting-edge technology in the world of social impact with our guests Mario and Maurizio Hernandez, brothers and founders of Knobl.

On this episode we interview Carol Hamilton, Principal,  Grace Social Sector Consulting, LLC and host of the podcast, Nonprofit Mission: Impact Carol helps nonprofits become more strategic and innovative for greater mission impact. She provides organization effectiveness consulting, meeting design and facilitation, and training to organizations. A strategic thinker, Carol works with teams and orga...

It's great to be back! Our latest episode is out now and features Mark Miller, who has helped over 100 nonprofits rebrand their organization from the inside out. Mark is a brand strategist, Co-Founder and President of Historic, producer of Future Nonprofit Podcast, and author of Culture Built My Brand. People create work culture, culture defines brands, and Mark helps redefine brands. Listen t...

In this interview we get to know and discuss how Trevor and Erin approach nonprofit consulting and the ways in which they meet their clients where they are to take them where they want to go. Listen for an: 🧠 An inside-glimpse into nonprofit consulting mindsets 🎯 Foundational strategies to achieve fundraising goals 💬 Questions to ask when working towards a big vision 📝 Realistic approaches to...

In this episode we interview Pamela Davis, CEO of Nonprofits Insurance Alliance and we discuss the technicalities of insurance while spending time discussing the heart of socially conscious leadership. Listen for: 1) A brief history of insurance in the nonprofit sector 2) Recent shifts in coverage availability for nonprofits 3) Policies that all grassroots nonprofits should consider 4) The importa...

On today’s episode we have the privilege of interviewing Nisha Anand, an Indian-American activist, mom of two teenagers, and a boundary-busting national leader for social and racial justice. Once a grassroots activist arrested in Burma for pro-democracy demonstrations, Nisha is known today as a leader in cultivating unlikely and unconventional partnerships to create change. As Dream. Org’s CEO, Ni...

Our episode today is all about values and my guest is Brenda Boyle. Brenda is all about helping leaders and teams translate their values into specific, simple actions! She spent years in the non-profit and social impact sector. We discuss: 1) Why values are important for organizational culture 2) How to define simple, powerful, actionable values 3) What it means to truly live out values inside and...

We cover a wide variety of topics in this episode, but there’s one recurring theme: generosity is not a commodity. Tim Sarrantonio, a generosity experience designer and Director of Corporate Brand at NeonOne, a nonprofit CRM solution. Listen to this episode as we discuss: 💸 Personal stories painting the reality of fundraising 🤖 The role of AI and tech in digital giving strategies 💥 Why contextu...

What makes people give? It's a question that my next guest has obsessed over for more than a decade. Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter, a fundraising research lab consultancy and training institute that works with charities, nonprofits and NGOs to help them grow their resource capacity. Tim and his team at NextAfter and have conducted 5,00...

In this episode we speak with Omondi Peter and cover a broad spectrum of lessons that nonprofits leaders and aspiring change makers can learn from based on stories for how anyone can: 🌍 Translate local nonprofit efforts to global impact 🏃🏽‍♂️ Organically evolve and scale your programming 📱 Use social media to gain support across borders 💚 Connect with authenticity and a growth mindset 🎯 Turn...

In this episode we speak with Stephen Kump, CEO of Charityvest about how they're democratizing Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and cover: 🏦 What DAFs are and how they work 💙 Why you might consider starting one 💚 How nonprofits can win more DAF grants 🤔 The ethics and misconceptions around DAFs 🙌 The future of collaborative giving through DAFs Charityvest is a donor-advised fund technology company...

In this episode we speak with Lori Kross Zaska, Founder and Chief Principal of Growth Owl, LLC to understand: ♟️ The playbook to win more corporate sponsorships 📈 What the corporate fundraising landscape looks like 🏢 How nonprofits can navigate corporate sponsorships 💚 Ways to effectively engage corporate decision makers ⭐️ How to personalize and differentiate your nonprofit's ask Lori bri...

Did you know volunteers are 2x likely to donate to your nonprofit? Listen to Episode 18 of The Nonprofit Lab where I speak with  Geng Wang , CEO and Cofounder at  Civic Champs  to understand: 📋 The capabilities of volunteer management platforms 🦾 How the technology has evolved and is being innovated 🙋🏻‍♀️ Ways nonprofits can convert volunteers into donors ⭐️ What makes an outstanding voluntee...

TLDR What, how, and why impact impact measurement is important to improve outcomes for nonprofits, donors, staff, and the communities we serve. GUEST My guest today is Sheri Chaney Jones, co-founder, President and CEO of SureImpact , a case management and impact measurement software company. For more than 20 years, Sheri has applied performance management, evaluation, and organization behavior bes...