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Nonprofit Radio Show
The Nonprofit Radio Show podcast offers bite-size, practical information to help small nonprofits thrive.
Episodes
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Let's Be Honest About Nonprofit Fundraising
What if fundraising wasn't just about raising money, but about bringing people together around a cause they care about? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah…
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Board Decision-Making: Who Decides What?
Who decides what? It sounds like a simple question, but the answer changes as nonprofits grow and roles evolve. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explore how…
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The First 100 Days of a New Executive Director
We often talk about what a new executive director should accomplish in their first 100 days. But what should the organization be doing? In this episode, Nancy…
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The Challenges (and Strengths) of Rural Nonprofits
Running a nonprofit is hard anywhere. Rural nonprofits face some distinct challenges—but they also have distinct strengths. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah…
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The "Working Board" Myth
Many nonprofit boards call themselves “working boards.” There’s nothing wrong with board members rolling up their sleeves. But that label can quietly shape…
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What to Know About Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
$326 billion. That's how much money is currently sitting in Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) waiting to be directed to great causes like yours. In this episode…
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Why Leadership Transitions Deserve a Strategy
Every nonprofit faces leadership changes. Change is inevitable. With the right approach, a leadership change can become a chance to pause, reflect, and prepare…
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Monthly Donor Programs: Building sustainable support with Garrett Freibott-Kalt
A monthly donor program often feels like a big lift, but it does not have to be. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah sit down with monthly giving specialist…
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The Fundraising Power Small Nonprofits Already Have
Small nonprofits have more going for them than they often give themselves credit for. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explore an encouraging report from…
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Why Small Donations Matter
Grassroots donations may feel small, but their impact is anything but. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah reflect on a recent article about the decline in…
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Low Engagement? Fix What’s Getting in the Way
Are you struggling with board engagement? If so, you’re not alone—it’s one of the most common challenges nonprofits face. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah…
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Onboarding New Board Members
Every new board member arrives with fresh energy and new perspectives. Channeling that energy into helpful engagement takes intention and care. In this…
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Leadership Transition
A leadership transition is one of the most pivotal moments a nonprofit will ever face. It involves far more than simply finding the next executive director. In…
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Setting a Fundraising Goal
Setting a fundraising goal is one of the most important steps in building a healthy fundraising program—and it doesn't have to feel overwhelming. In this…
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How to Have an Effective Board Meeting
What if your board meetings were the most energizing hour of your month? Too often, board meetings become routine report-outs instead of spaces for real…
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Advocacy Habits for a New Year
This episode was recorded on January 4. As we share it, we’re thinking about the people of Minnesota. At its core, advocacy is about building relationships and…
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The Secrets of a Great Thank You Letter
A good thank you letter helps strengthen relationships and keeps donors connected to your work. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share practical ideas for…
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Rethinking the Board-Executive Director Relationship
The board-ED relationship is one of the most powerful partnerships in nonprofit work—when it clicks, everything flows. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah dig…
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End of Year Reflections
As 2025 wraps up, we're reflecting on what inspired us—and what's ahead. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share five themes shaping nonprofit work right now…
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How to Assess Your Organization
Every so often, it’s important to pause and ask: How are we really doing? In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah explore practical ways…
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Budgeting for a New Year
Your budget is more than a spreadsheet. It's a map that guides your organization toward its goals and a mirror that reflects what you truly value. In this…
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8 Ways to Engage Your Board in Year-End Fundraising
Your board has so much heart for your mission. With a little inspiration, they can play a big role in your year-end fundraising success. In this episode, Nancy…
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Imposter Syndrome
Stepping into leadership takes courage—and you’re right where you belong. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about imposter syndrome—the voice that makes…
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The Lonely Executive Director
Leading a nonprofit can feel isolating at times—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explore how Executive Directors can find…
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How to Engage Your Board
Engaged boards don’t just happen—they’re built with intention. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explore why some board members drift while others lean in, and…
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Everyday Advocacy: Finding Your Voice to Influence Policy with Bethany Snyder
Advocacy isn’t just for experts—it’s for anyone who cares about their community and wants to make a difference. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk with…
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Manipulation or Influence?
Manipulation or influence? It’s a question that stops many nonprofit leaders from using some of the tools of marketing and persuasion. In this episode, Nancy…
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How Professional Associations Can Help Your Mission
Professional associations can be a real lifeline for nonprofits. They connect us with others doing similar work, help us stay on top of what matters, and give…
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The Most Important Financial Report for Your Organization Right Now
Nonprofit finances feeling uncertain? You’re not alone. In this episode, we shine a light on one financial report that every small nonprofit should be using…
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What it Really Costs to Run a Program
Ever see the video “Everyone deserves a slice?” It asks the question: What is pizza shops were funded like human services nonprofits? It makes the case that we…
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Evaluation as a Learning Journey
Evaluation is a journey of discovery. It invites us to be curious, a chance to learn, grow, and make our work even stronger. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah…
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Understanding All the Ways People Can Give to Your Mission
Giving doesn’t always come in the form of a check. Sometimes it comes in a bushel of wheat! In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explore the many ways people…
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Planning for Succession
Succession planning isn’t just about replacing a leader—it’s about sustaining an organization’s mission through change. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk…
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How Boards Can Be a Source of Strength in Uncertain Times
We have entered turbulent times for nonprofits. A strong board can be the steady hand that keeps a nonprofit on course. It can offer clarity and connection…
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How to Stress Test Your Nonprofit
Nonprofits are continuing to face existential challenges. How do we continue to achieve our mission through changes in administrations and shifts in funding?…
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Practical Ideas for Inspiring Board Members to be Mission Ambassadors
Being an ambassador for your nonprofit is like sparking a campfire—it takes a little effort, but the impact can spread far and wide. In this episode, Nancy and…
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Reflections for a New Year
As this year comes to a close, you might be reflecting on the year... on your successes and lessons learned. In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy…
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Fiscal sponsorship as an option to achieve your mission
Have you ever wanted to make difference without all of the work involved in starting a nonprofit? Fiscal sponsorship might just be your solution. In this…
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Your mission as a movement
“When you start to think about your mission as a movement....” You may have heard this phrase many times in past episodes. In this episode of the Nonprofit…
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Changing Board Culture
Culture is like the foundation of a house. Just as a strong foundation keeps a house stable through storms and changing weather, a healthy board culture…
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Why you need a volunteer strategy right now
In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah dig into why every nonprofit should have a clear volunteer strategy. People are seeking meaningful…
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The Art of Delegation
We all have so much on our to-do list. The only way to get it all done is by sharing the load. That's why nonprofit leaders must learn to delegate effectively…
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Planning a Career in Nonprofits
New graduates are scouring the internet looking for a job. Many want to turn their passion into a career. Starting a career in the nonprofit sector can be both…
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Motivating your team
We need to motivate people all around us. Nonprofit Executive Directors need to motivate their boards and staff members. Volunteer managers need to motivate…
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Recruiting great board members
We keep hearing from organizations that they can't find board members. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah discuss some key components for ensuring your mission…
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Let's Talk about Risk
The word "risk" can sound so.... well, risky! Risk often carries a negative connotation, evoking thoughts of danger and uncertainty. However, understanding and…
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Inviting legacy conversations into our organizations
Nonprofits are supported by people at all stages of life. When we invite more conversations about legacy, we help the people who care about their mission…
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Why attend a conference
Every spring and fall we receive invitations to attend a conference. It may be a nonprofit conference or a conference related to the mission of our…
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Why investing in your organization matters
Many nonprofit board members feel that being a good steward of money means that they shouldn't invest in themselves as a board or organization. In this…
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Reconnecting with donors
We've been hearing from nonprofit colleagues that they feel like their donors have gone into hibernation. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share six steps on…
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Find joy in nonprofit work
Time for our regular break to discuss how to make nonprofit work joyful and fun! We are hearing a lot about nonprofit leaders needing a break after a long…
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Worker-related rules apply to nonprofits
It can be easy to forget among all of the good work that nonprofits do that we also need to follow the law! In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about the…
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Nonprofit Finance: What Hat Are You Wearing?
Nonprofit finance can feel overwhelming to many nonprofit board and staff members. One way to break it down is by considering the five roles needed to ensure…
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Change of Year Thoughts
The change of a year invites reflection on lessons learned and what we might do differently going forward. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share a few change…
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The Superpowers of Small Nonprofits
It's easy to feel that our small nonprofits don't have a lot in the way of power. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah challenge that idea and share some of the…
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Three Buckets of Board Learning
There is so much a board needs to know-- where you do you begin in building a plan for learning? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share the three categories of…
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Putting personalization to work
We know that a personal email or letter is more likely to be read and acted upon. But how do we personalize communication when there is so much to do! In this…
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Board governance made simple
A board's job is to govern, but what does that really mean? In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explain what governance means in normal, everyday terms. They name…
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How to Write an Annual Appeal Letter
It is that time of year-- the time when so many nonprofit Executive Directors are sitting down to write their end-of-year annual appeal letter. In this…
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Nonprofit Leader as Coach
Leaders wear many hats. One of those hats is that of coach. A coach guides someone to solve their own challenges by sharing questions, perspectives, or…