The Proimpact Podcast

In Episode 110 of The Proimpact Podcast, Chris Strub, Content Marketing Manager for The Proimpact Project, steps into the host’s chair (sorry Greg!) for a special Season 1 wrap-up episode. After producing nine insightful conversations with nonprofit leaders and changemakers, Chris reflects on the key lessons, standout moments, and recurring themes that defined the first season of The Proimpact Pod...

In this special introductory episode, our founder and podcast host Greg Harrell-Edge shares the vision behind The Proimpact Podcast , what listeners can expect from upcoming episodes, and how modern executive directors can leverage insights from leaders across the nonprofit sector to stay future-ready. Whether you’re an ED, aspiring leader, or nonprofit professional, start here to get a sense for...

In Episode 109 of The Proimpact Podcast, host Greg Harrell-Edge, Founder of The Proimpact Project, is joined by Evan Wildstein of The Nonprofiteers for an honest conversation about one of the toughest challenges facing Executive Directors today: staff retention. They dig into why turnover is so high in the nonprofit sector, how leaders can create cultures that retain great people, and practical st...

In this premiere episode of The Proimpact Podcast, we’re joined by Brynne Krispin, founder of Cause Fokus, who’s helping nonprofit Executive Directors raise more money by building trust — with donors, boards, and teams. Brynne shares practical strategies to help leaders communicate more clearly, lead more effectively, and ultimately raise more support by creating a culture of transparency and alig...

In this episode of The Proimpact Podcast, we welcome Brooke Richie-Babbage, founder of Bending Arc, to explore one of the biggest blind spots facing nonprofit leaders today: outdated strategic plans. Brooke breaks down why so many nonprofits are still operating from stale, ineffective frameworks — and what it looks like to build a living, responsive strategy that aligns with your mission and your...

In this episode of The Proimpact Podcast, we welcome Mariya Yurukova, MBA & CFRE, the President & CEO of CharitySearchGroup.com, to dive deep into the dynamics of how to become an executive director in 2025, and what boards are looking for when selecting a new ED. Mariya explains the leadership turnover crisis facing the nonprofit sector, and how you can best position yourself to become a...

In Episode 104 of The Proimpact Podcast, we welcome Tasha Van Vlack, founder of The Nonprofit Hive, for a deep dive into one of the most important — and misunderstood — elements of nonprofit leadership today: community building. Tasha shares what real community looks like in practice, why it’s so often overlooked, and how Executive Directors can build meaningful connections that drive trust, innov...

In this episode of The Proimpact Podcast, we’re joined by Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy at Chariot, to explore one of the fastest-growing yet often misunderstood opportunities in philanthropy: Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). Mitch breaks down how nonprofits can create a winning DAF strategy, why these funds represent billions in untapped potential, and how your organization can start building relation...

In Episode 106 of the Proimpact Podcast, host Greg Harrell-Edge, Founder of The Proimpact Project, sits down with Rhea Wong, fundraising expert and founder of Rhea Wong Consulting. Rhea brings her signature energy and practical wisdom to share how nonprofit leaders can level up their fundraising strategy, inspire donors, and build the confidence to ask for bigger gifts. New episodes of the Proimpa...

In Episode 107 of The Proimpact Podcast, host Greg Harrell-Edge, Founder of The Proimpact Project, sits down with Amina Mohamed, Founder of Cameras For Girls, to explore the practice of ethical storytelling in the nonprofit sector. They discuss how nonprofits can amplify voices without exploitation, the responsibility leaders carry when sharing stories of impact, and practical steps to shift from...

In Episode 108 of The Proimpact Podcast, host Greg Harrell-Edge, Founder of The Proimpact Project, is joined by Mike Slaughter of Dataro and Mark Becker of Cathexis Partners for a deep dive into one of the biggest decisions nonprofit leaders face: how to choose the right software. They explore the common pitfalls organizations make when buying new tools, how to cut through the noise of endless opt...