The Nonprofit Pay Gap: Why It’s Time to Fix It

Ep 8. In this second episode of our Nonprofit Changemakers series, we sit down with Beth Fisher, author of Remorseless, cancer survivor, and former Chief Advancement Officer at Mel Trotter Ministries, to unpack what it really means to lead with heart, strategy, and equity in the nonprofit world. After 25 years in corporate sales, Beth made a bold shift to the nonprofit sector, bringing with her a business mindset rooted in compassion and purpose. She opens up about surviving leukemia at 25, navigating single motherhood, rediscovering faith, and finding her voice through storytelling and service. Together, we’re discussing the challenges nonprofits face, from chronic underfunding and low staff pay to outdated mindsets that limit impact. Beth challenges us to rethink what good stewardship looks like, urging leaders to: 1. Treat employees with the same dignity they extend to those they serve 2. Operate with strategic, for-profit-level excellence 3. Invest in marketing and storytelling as vital tools for growth Her message is clear. Nonprofits are not “just” nonprofits; they are powerhouses for change. We hope this episode will ignite your purpose, challenge your perspective, and remind you why people, not profit, are the true measure of success.