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.
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Episodes
986 episodes
Why Fundraisers Become CEOs: Ready for a Job Jump?
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 accel...
How One Nonprofit Built a 128-Country Economic Network
Nonprofit artisan economic development models are reshaping how organizations approach global impact—and this conversation shows exactly how.Rebecca Van Bergen, Founder and Executive Director of Nest...
From “So What?” to Real Impact: Nonprofit PR Strategy
Nonprofit public relations (PR) strategy and messaging clarity are no longer optional—they’re essential to building trust, earning attention, and driving donor action in today’s crowded landscape.
The Right Way to Launch an Urgent Nonprofit Appeal
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, E...
Should Nonprofits Pay Taxes on Business Revenue? A Real Debate
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 m...
The Rise of Job Hugging: Nonprofit Hiring Challenge
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 ...
Everybody Leaves! Why Most Nonprofits Are Unprepared
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...
Nonprofit Accounting System Redesign Explained: From Clunky to Clear!
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 ...
Turning Volunteers Into Donors: Stop Filling Shifts, Start Building Supporters!
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 smart...
Nonprofit People Management Strategy: Turn Passion Into Performance
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 Tal...
Mission-Driven, Business-Minded: A Smarter Nonprofit Strategy
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, bus...
Nonprofit Grant Strategy: From Preparation to Winning Approval
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 c...
Nonprofit Executive Coaching ROI: Stop Talking, Start Performing!
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,
Fundraiser's Professional Development Strategies You Can’t Ignore
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 f...
Welcome to the Data Party: A Smarter Way to Run Your Nonprofit
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 c...
Nonprofit Data Chaos? How Nonprofits Fix It Fast!
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 managemen...
Nonprofit Payroll Compliance: How To Get It Right!
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
Nonprofit Donor Journey Strategy: From Ticket Buyer to Major Donor
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 firs...
Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Development Assistant
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 P...
Why Your Nonprofit Can’t Execute Your Strategic Plan
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...
Neuro Giving: The Science Behind Why Donors Donate
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 ...
Your Gala Isn't Broken—But Your Process Might Be!
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 n...
Second-Home Owners: Donors Transforming Local Nonprofits!
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 Plu...
The Donor Retention Formula Every Nonprofit Needs
Donor retention is a measurable strategy, not just a fundraising hope. Plus, how to calculate donor retention for nonprofits. On this episode of Fundraisers Friday, Julia Patrick and Tony Beall take on one of the most serious busin...
The Audit Roadmap Nonprofits Need: Tips Every Leader Should Know
Audits may make nonprofit leaders tense, but this discussion reframes the audit process as smart organizational practice rather than a yearly ordeal. Ben Stap of Your Part-Time Controller explains that a nonprofit ...
