The Nonprofit Show

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit crisis fundraising strategy is not about making every donor message sound urgent—it is about knowing when urgency is real, how to communicate it honestly, and how to keep donor trust intact. In this Fundraisers Friday episode, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall take on one of the most familiar fundraising habits in the sector: the constant use of emergency-driven appeals. F...

Send us Fan Mail Community wealth building for nonprofits takes center stage in this lively discussion, as Lauren Turner Hines of the André Cailloux Center shares how art, history, ownership, and earned revenue can become a powerful operating model. This is a deeply strategic conversation for nonprofit leaders thinking about sustainability, capital campaigns, cultural infrastructure, and the futur...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is for nonprofits searching for alternatives to traditional aid models and dependency-driven philanthropy. The conversation blends international development, nonprofit operations, sustainability, and social enterprise into a highly searchable leadership discussion. Sustainable nonprofit development in Africa requires more than donations—it requires long-term economic...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit infrastructure planning is often overlooked until growth creates operational stress, staff burnout, and organizational confusion. In this energizing discussion, Sharmon Lebby, founder and CEO of Blessed Designs Consulting , explains why nonprofit leaders must build systems, strategy, and internal alignment before major funding arrives. Many nonprofit organizations operat...

Send us Fan Mail Managing difficult donors in nonprofits requires more than patience—it requires boundaries, documentation, leadership support, and a clear understanding of donor behavior. In this Fundraisers Friday episode, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall explore how nonprofit teams can identify challenging donor patterns before they disrupt the mission, staff, or fundraising strategy. Not every...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit marketing strategy with fractional CMO leadership can help organizations move beyond reactive communications and build smarter pathways to donors, volunteers, clients, and community trust. In this energizing episode of The Nonprofit Show, Andrea Sok, Founder and CEO of Sok Influencer PR, shares how nonprofits can turn marketing into a strategic business function—not just...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit conference strategy for fundraisers is not just about attending sessions — it’s about turning time, travel, relationships, and learning into business value for your organization. Tim Sarrantonio, Founder of The Generosity Spectrum (and also a cohost of the Show), joins to share timely insights from the recent AFP International Conference and the broader conference landsc...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofits exploring AI education strategies and immigrant workforce development will find powerful lessons in this conversation with Patricia Machado of SQA Education . Learn how AI language learning for immigrants is helping nonprofits scale services, strengthen community participation, and create real-world outcomes for adult learners. Patricia, founder of SQA Education, joined...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit capital campaign strategy starts long before the ask — it begins with donor trust, board readiness, and a clear business case for growth. Kelly Hill of CASA Heart of Missouri shares how her organization turned a space challenge into a bold campaign to serve more children and strengthen the foster care ecosystem—and what it really takes to lead a capital campaign while st...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit donor database fundraising strategy starts with one powerful idea: your next major opportunity may already be inside your CRM, spreadsheet, or donor history. In this Fundraisers Friday convo, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall explore how nonprofits can stop chasing every new dollar and start cultivating the donor relationships they already have with more intention, structu...

Send us Fan Mail AI for nonprofit staff burnout is becoming one of the most important operational conversations in the sector. This episode explores how nonprofits can use AI to reduce staff burnout, protect institutional knowledge, and build smarter internal systems. Ben Hays of Your Part-Time Controller explains why burnout belongs in boardroom conversations about risk, finance, staffing, and mi...

Send us Fan Mail AI in nonprofit fundraising strategy is transforming how organizations operate—but using it incorrectly can damage donor relationships and trust. In this conversation, Katie Gaston of Bloomerang opens the box with practical guidance on how to use AI effectively while avoiding the most common pitfalls. Nonprofit professionals are increasingly turning to AI tools for donor research,...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit hiring strategy step by step is no longer optional—it’s essential in today’s complex labor market. Katie Warnock, Founder & CEO of Staffing Boutique, shares a practical roadmap to help nonprofit leaders hire smarter, faster, and with better long-term results. If your NPO is struggling to fill roles, experiencing candidate drop-off, or losing momentum late in the hiri...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit leadership learning culture is no longer a “nice to have”—it is becoming a business necessity for organizations trying to stay functional, aligned, and mission-ready.   This episode is about how nonprofit leaders can move beyond one-time training and build a learning culture that improves decision-making, team alignment, board performance, and organizational resilience. ...

Send us Fan Mail A strong donor advocacy strategy for nonprofits can turn everyday supporters into ambassadors, connectors, storytellers, and referral builders. In this Fundraisers Friday episode, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall explore how nonprofits can move beyond viewing donors only through the lens of dollars — and start building deeper relationships that strengthen fundraising, visibility, a...

Send us Fan Mail UK nonprofit fundraising strategy is changing fast as charities face fewer everyday donors, more competition for trust funding, and growing pressure to build stronger major-donor relationships. In this Global Edition of The Nonprofit Show , Dan Lane, Director of Make Good Happen, brings a clear-eyed view of how philanthropy in the United Kingdom is shifting—and what nonprofit lead...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit financial management strategy is not just about reports, budgets, or compliance — it’s about giving leaders the right information at the right time to protect mission decisions. Ryan Alexander, Founder of RA Partners and author of ‘Protect Your Mission’, explains why many nonprofit financial challenges are structural, not simply the result of poor discipline. For nonprof...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit finance technology strategy is entering a new phase—and AI adoption is forcing leaders to rethink how teams operate, learn, and deliver impact. Broadcast Live from Innovate 2026 in Washington, D.C ., Jacqueline Tiso (Founder & CEO, JMT Consulting), Samantha Tiso (VP of Finance, JMT Consulting), and John Tiso (VP of Emerging Markets, JMT Consulting) share what nonprof...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit board engagement strategy isn’t about sending more emails or chasing attendance—it’s about building clarity, structure, and purpose into how your board operates. Katie Spencer, Founder of Zipline Consulting, breaks down why so many nonprofit boards struggle with disengagement—and what leaders can do to fix it. From unclear roles to outdated board structures, the issues a...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit fundraising event etiquette and strategy can make—or break—your organization’s reputation and donor relationships. In this Fundraisers Friday episode, Julia Patrick and Tony Beall share practical, real-world guidance on how nonprofit professionals should approach events with intention, discipline, and strategic awareness. From alcohol policies to attire, plus-one conside...

Send us Fan Mail Second home donor fundraising strategy is one of the most overlooked opportunities in nonprofit growth today—and it’s costing organizations real revenue. With over 6.5 million second homes in the U.S., nonprofits have access to a donor base that is ready to give… but often ignored or mishandled. In this continuation conversation, Jeffrey Glebocki, Founder of Strategy Plus Action P...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit storytelling strategy for donor engagement starts with clarity—not more content. If your organization is struggling to connect with donors, volunteers, or even your own board, the issue may not be effort—it’s alignment. In this sparkling conversation, Marivi Bryant, Founder and President of Home Agency , shares how nonprofits can transform storytelling into a strategic b...

Send us Fan Mail Nonprofit branding and fundraising strategy are more connected than most organizations realize—and when they’re misaligned, donor retention, staff capacity, and revenue all suffer. Brianna Pyka, Co-Founder of Brandraise, breaks down how nonprofits can bridge the gap between branding and fundraising to create clarity, build trust, and drive sustainable growth. Instead of treating f...

Send us Fan Mail Marie Rodriguez of Active Lotus introduces the G.O.S.T. method—Goal, Objective, Strategy, and Tactic—a simple but powerful framework that helps nonprofits translate mission into measurable action. Instead of reacting to constant crises, organizations can create a shared roadmap that guides daily decisions and long-term growth. Looking for a nonprofit strategic planning framework t...

Send us Fan Mail With nearly 100 leaders retiring daily and 30% of nonprofit CEOs expected to step down within five years, organizations must act now.  Nonprofit succession planning strategy is no longer optional—it’s essential as leadership turnover accelerates across the sector. In this Fundraisers Friday discussion, Julia Patrick and Tony Beall explore what this leadership shift means for nonpr...