The Nonprofit Show

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to reimagine child welfare on a global scale? Caroline Boudreaux, Founder of the Miracle Foundation , shares her extraordinary evolution from corporate life to global changemaker. Her journey began on a spontaneous trip to India where, on Mother’s Day in 2000, she met a group of orphaned children—and one moment changed her forever. “I put a hungry orphan on a woo...

Send us Fan Mail Paul Preziotti, CPA and partner at Johnson Lambert , joins co-hosts Julia Patrick and Meico Marquette Whitlock to provide a grounded, real-time financial snapshot of the nonprofit sector in 2025. As Paul begins, “Each month, it’s like, oh, that happened… now that happened,” capturing the fast-moving nature of today’s funding landscape. The hosts and guest explore lessons learned f...

Send us Fan Mail For many nonprofits, cybersecurity feels like a luxury they simply can’t afford. But according to Michael Nouguier, Partner of Cybersecurity Services at Richey May , ignoring cybersecurity can end up being far more expensive than proactively investing in it. Michael dismantles the myth that strong digital security comes with an unaffordable price tag. In fact, many nonprofits alre...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Pierre Berastaín, Regional Director at the Centre for Public Impact , invites us into a powerful conversation about leadership, cultural humility, and living with integrity across lines of difference. With warmth and depth, Dr. Berastaín shares how personal identity can be a source of strength in leadership—not something to minimize or check at the door. "We all lead from...

Send us Fan Mail Bubble blowers, legacy gifts, and neighborly introductions—this session of Fundraisers Friday bubbles over with wit and wisdom from cohosts Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall. Tackling real-world fundraising dilemmas, the duo dives into sticky questions nonprofits often tiptoe around. We kick off with a sparkling debate: when a donor grows from a small supporter to a major one, who &...

Send us Fan Mail In a moment of transformational clarity, life and leadership coach George “Iceberg” Miller addresses what so many in the sector struggle with but rarely name: fear. Hosted by Julia Patrick, this conversation dares nonprofit leaders to face their internal barriers and lead from a place of emotional intelligence. “We train ourselves out of even feeling anxiety and fear,” George says...

Send us Fan Mail Jared Walker, founder of Dollar For , shares how one TikTok video launched a national movement to eliminate medical debt through little-known hospital financial assistance policies. Joined by cohosts Julia Patrick and Sherry Quam Taylor, Jared recounts how a personal family tragedy sparked his commitment to helping others avoid the crushing financial fallout of medical emergencies...

Send us Fan Mail What if your next fundraising event wasn’t just another rubber chicken gala—but a magnetic, mission-driven experience people couldn’t stop talking about? That’s exactly what Brittany Bedford, Customer Success Manager at Bloomerang , urges nonprofit leaders to imagine. In this high-energy episode, Brittany dives deep into the art of turning events from forgettable to phenomenal. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit mergers and acquisitions aren’t a sign of weakness—they're a powerful strategy for long-term viability and community impact. In this leading edge conversation, we bring together two sector leaders: Tim Davis , President and Managing Partner of Glick Davis and Associates, and Jeffrey R. Wilcox , CEO and Founder of Interim Executives Academy. Together with host Julia...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Fundraiser’s Friday—and we engage in a candid, layered conversation about one of the sector’s least addressed yet most persistent realities: stress. Specifically, the stress experienced by nonprofit fundraisers who juggle mounting expectations, emotional labor, event overload, and relentless revenue goals. Cohost Julia Patrick opens with a sobering observation: “We can’t, as...

Send us Fan Mail In a conversation as timely as it is timeless, we welcome Gordon Sims, Director of Development at the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio , to explore how nonprofits can sustain their commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) amid increasing societal and political scrutiny. Joined by cohosts Wendy F. Adams and Julia Patrick, this dialogue doesn’t flinch from...

Send us Fan Mail Dawn Trapp, CEO of the Civitan Foundation AZ , delivers an inspiring and detailed look into how her organization successfully runs a summer camp for individuals with disabilities. With operations dating back to 1968, Civitan has evolved from a modest two-week camp into a year-round service hub providing inclusive programming, employment training, arts initiatives, and a deeply sup...

Send us Fan Mail Julie Kline and Sarah Jacobus from Lifetime Arts take a deep and inspiring dive into the transformative world of creative aging. As America's population shifts, nonprofits must adapt—and creative engagement is an exciting and necessary path forward. Together, they break open the outdated, medicalized view of aging and replace it with a vision where creativity, choice, and soc...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Fundraisers Friday, and Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall are back with an episode full of big opinions, thoughtful advice, and even a little Kung Fu Panda wisdom. This time, they dive into real questions from viewers—and they don’t hold back, with an honest and supportive conversation about the ins and outs of development work, from transparency in fundraising goals to the fin...

Send us Fan Mail Understanding what it really means for a nonprofit to be financially successful—and no, it’s not just about the size of your bank account. Beth Larsen, VP of Client Accounting and Advisory Services at JMT Consulting, explains. Financial success, Beth explains, is fundamentally about “whether or not you have the resources to fulfill your mission effectively. ” It’s a mindset shift...

Send us Fan Mail Leah Kral, social impact consultant and author of Innovation for Social Change , joins cohosts Julia Patrick and Sherry Quam Taylor for a spirited deep-dive into how nonprofits can rethink innovation—no Silicon Valley badge required! Leah sets the tone early, challenging the misconception that innovation is only about gadgets and tech. “Innovation is simply finding new and better...

Send us Fan Mail Executive Director Janelle Miller Moravek of Youth and Family Counseling takes us behind the curtain of what it really means to make HR the Executive Director’s greatest ally. This isn’t just an HR pep talk—it’s a dive into how transactional excellence, emotional intelligence, and succession planning can transform your organization’s culture, resilience, and impact. Topics: 00:00...

Send us Fan Mail Why would cybercriminals target nonprofit organizations—entities dedicated to doing good? According to Alex Brown, Director of Cybersecurity Solutions at Richey May , the answer is both chilling and practical: "Hackers are heartless," he says. “They just want the information or funds or whatever they can get.” In this eye-opening episode, host Julia Patrick and Alex expl...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most pressing conversations in nonprofit leadership: when and how to expand your development team! With humor, candor, and real-world insights, our cohosts unpack the strategy behind scaling up—and why it’s not just an “expense” but an investment in your mission’s growth. “ Now more than ever—we’ve heard that phrase for decades. We need to call things out for what they...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a nonprofit leader hiding in plain sight on LinkedIn? Emmy Award-winning journalist and founder of StoryLede , Bofta Yimam , delivers a powerhouse session on transforming your LinkedIn presence into a strategic tool for visibility, donor attraction, and lasting impact. In this energized, tactical conversation, Bofta lays out why storytelling and consistency—not just random...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Tracy Baynes—Founder and CEO of the Student Expedition Program (STEP) —shares how a wilderness leadership initiative evolved into a powerful, multi-year college access program transforming lives. STEP focuses on first-generation, low-income students in large public high schools, many of whom might otherwise never be encouraged to pursue higher education. Through a personalized...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s digital-first nonprofit environment, it's not enough to simply invest in a platform—you must also manage that investment intentionally to see long-term value. Samar Haddad, Manager of Client Experience at JMT Consulting, walks us through how nonprofits can shift from reactive to strategic when working with tools like donor databases, accounting platforms, CRMs, and...

Send us Fan Mail The nonprofit workforce is facing a seismic shift—and Dana Scurlock, Director of Recruitment at Staffing Boutique , is sounding the alarm. Dana shares her front-line insights into how nonprofit hiring, funding, and retention are being shaken by rapid economic changes, sudden government funding losses, and the ripple effects of widespread layoffs. “This isn’t like the 2008 recessio...

Send us Fan Mail Is it a bold leap… or a necessary evolution? Unpacking what it really takes to move from frontline nonprofit roles into independent consulting—with cohosts Tony Beall, Founder of Mr. Nonprofit Consultancy , and Julia Patrick. If you've ever felt boxed in by one organization, this conversation will challenge your assumptions. From building your personal brand and selecting a n...

Send us Fan Mail In the dynamics of nonprofit leadership, few challenges loom larger than the compounded weight of natural disasters and abrupt policy changes. Director Jennifer Banks of Your Part-Time Controller delivers a strategic and emotionally grounded perspective on preparing for the unpredictable. Drawing from her front-line experience during the Southern California wildfires, Jennifer gui...