The Nonprofit Show
The Nonprofit Show is the nation’s daily broadcast for the business side of nonprofits — bringing you practical insights, expert interviews, and real-world strategies to help your organization run smarter, lead stronger, and fund better. Each weekday, our co-hosts and guests break down the most current topics in fundraising, board governance, leadership, staffing, technology, communications, and financial strategy — giving nonprofit professionals the tools they need to build sustainable, high-performing organizations. With more than 1,400 episodes and growing, our on-demand library is a trusted resource for executive directors, team members, fundraisers, board members, and sector leaders who are ready to move beyond inspiration and into implementation. 🎥 Watch the daily show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3A0Dqlw
Episodes
An effective urgent nonprofit fundraising appeal strategy can drive immediate impact—but only when it’s clear, credible, and authentic.
In this Global Edition of The Nonprofit Show, Matthew Murray (CEO, Expand Consultancy, UK) shares practical insights on how nonprofits can respond to crises with urgency while maintaining donor trust and long-term credibility. From small, time-sensitive needs to global emergencies, t...
Exploring whether nonprofits should pay taxes on business income, examining how revenue sources, competition, and policy gaps are reshaping the sector’s financial landscape.
Nonprofit tax exemption business income is becoming one of the most important—and controversial—issues facing the sector today. As nonprofits generate more revenue through business-like activities, the question is no longer theoretical: should so...
Nonprofit hiring challenges in 2026 are shifting in unexpected ways—and it’s not about a lack of talent. It’s about behavior. In this episode, we explore how “job hugging” is reshaping the nonprofit workforce and slowing hiring across the sector.
Dana Scurlock, Managing Director at Staffing Boutique, breaks down a growing trend where nonprofit professionals are choosing stability over opportunity. Rather than pursuin...
Nonprofit succession planning strategy isn’t just a governance exercise—it’s a core risk management function that directly impacts mission delivery. Joan Brown (Third Sector Company) and Erick Seelbach break down how nonprofits can proactively prepare for leadership transitions without creating fear or disruption.
Too often, succession planning is treated as a reactive process—something triggered by a resignation or...
Nonprofit accounting system redesign is the key to unlocking faster reporting, clearer insights, and stronger decision-making across your organization. If your team is struggling to pull reports, track grants, or explain financial impact, this conversation will challenge how you think about your systems.
In this episode, Christine Chacko from Your Part-Time Controller explains why many nonprofit accounting systems fa...
Nonprofit volunteer management strategy is no longer about filling shifts—it’s about building long-term supporters who fuel your mission. Let’s see how nonprofits can turn volunteer engagement into a long-term donor pipeline through smarter systems, timing, and strategy.
In this episode, Chloe Boonstra of Bloomerang breaks down how nonprofits can rethink volunteer engagement as a strategic growth engine rather than ...
Nonprofit people management strategy is often overlooked—but it may be the single biggest driver of organizational success, staff retention, and mission impact. Allison Wyatt, Founder and CEO of Agility Talent Partners, breaks down how nonprofits can build stronger teams by investing in intentional people systems.
Most nonprofit budgets are heavily weighted toward staff, yet many organizations lack a clear strategy f...
Looking to build a nonprofit strategic planning framework that delivers real results? This episode delivers a practical blueprint for nonprofit leaders to build strategy, avoid mission drift, and drive measurable impact through disciplined, business-minded operations.
Dawn S. Reese, CEO of The Wooden Floor, shares how her organization integrates empathy, data, and long-term vision into a scalable nonprofit strategy...
A practical breakdown of how nonprofits build grant-ready systems, manage pipelines, and improve funding success in a competitive environment. Nonprofit grant strategy isn’t about chasing funding—it’s about building a system that consistently delivers results. In this discussion, Sarah Clarke of Impact Funding Solutions shares how organizations can become truly grant-ready, manage long-term pipelines, and improve...
Nonprofit leadership coaching ROI isn’t about feel-good conversations—it’s about measurable performance, accountability, and organizational alignment that drives real results.
In this powerful conversation, Wendy F. Adams, CFRE and CEO of Cultivate for Good, breaks down what coaching actually delivers for nonprofit leaders—and why many organizations misunderstand its value. From executive directors to development le...
This motivating conversation challenges fundraisers to keep pace with rapid shifts in donor expectations, technology, and data-driven decision-making. It explores how professional development, transparency, and modern strategies are essential for long-term nonprofit success.
Nonprofit fundraising professional development strategies are no longer optional—they are essential for staying competitive in a rapidly evolvin...
How nonprofits can use data for decision making starts with a simple shift: recognizing that data is just information you already have. Dr. T’Ping Westbrook and Dr. Allison K. Holmes break down how nonprofit leaders can move from confusion to clarity by using data as a strategic tool—not a reporting burden.
For many organizations, data feels overwhelming, technical, or even intimidating. But as Dr. Westbrook explains...
This episode explores how nonprofits can fix fragmented data systems by centralizing information, improving reporting, and building scalable infrastructure that supports growth and better decision-making. A strong nonprofit data management strategy is no longer optional—it’s essential for scaling impact, improving reporting, and saving valuable staff time.
Cherry Yang, CEO of Claribase and an award-winning Airtable ...
Nonprofit payroll compliance strategies are no longer optional—they are essential for managing risk, retaining talent, and maintaining funder trust. In this learning session, Jeff Griffin of ADP and Dr. Stephanie Rose-Belcher of JMT Consulting walk through the most critical payroll issues nonprofit leaders must get right today.
From worker classification to grant-funded payroll tracking, the conversation highlights h...
Exploring how nonprofits can build a seamless donor journey strategy by integrating earned revenue, audience experience, and long-term philanthropic engagement. A strong nonprofit donor journey strategy connects every touchpoint—from first interaction to long-term giving. Dr. Jonathon Scott Crider of Fox Tucson Theatre shares how integrating earned revenue, audience experience, and philanthropy can transform financ...
The nonprofit development assistant role responsibilities are often misunderstood—but getting this position right can dramatically increase fundraising results and operational efficiency.
In this Fundraisers Friday episode, Julia Patrick and Tony Beall break down why this role is not just administrative support—but a strategic investment that frees your fundraising team to focus on revenue generation, donor relations...
If your nonprofit’s strategic plan is sitting on a shelf instead of driving results, this conversation is your wake-up call. Dylan Bassett, Principal and Founder of Department 1 Solutions, challenges a deeply ingrained habit across the sector: setting ambitious goals without first understanding operational capacity.
Dylan makes it clear—most nonprofit plans fail not because of poor intentions, but because they are di...
A sophisticated and deeply reflective conversation on the science behind donor decision-making. Drawing from neuroscience and behavioral research, Cherian Koshy reframes fundraising not as persuasion, but as understanding—an evolution that has profound implications for the business of nonprofits.
Cherian shares his own journey into fundraising, describing how early trial-and-error efforts led him to question a fundam...
Nonprofits can turn fundraising events into more efficient, donor-friendly, revenue-generating experiences that support long-term growth. Most events are full of potential, but this learning session makes it clear that the strongest galas are no longer built around chaos, long lines, and overworked staff.
In this energizing conversation, Justin Goodhew, Co-Founder and CEO of Trellis, makes the case that event succes...
Second-home ownership may sound like a lifestyle topic, but this episode makes it clear that it is also a major nonprofit business opportunity. Jeffrey Glebocki, Founder and Lead Advisor of Strategy Plus Action Philanthropy, shares first-of-its-kind research on how second homeowners think, give, volunteer, and connect with causes in the communities where they spend part of the year. The scale alone is eye-opening. J...
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