Successful Nonprofits Podcast
Successful Nonprofits, LLC
With over half-a-million downloads, the Successful Nonprofits Podcast shares insights, tools, and tips to help you and your nonprofit thrive. Our incredible content is the reason we're ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally.
Each week, Dolph interviews nonprofit experts and leaders who share their experiences and wisdom on a wide range of topics relevant to the nonprofit sector. From fundraising and board development to leadership and strategic planning, and more!
We also offer shorter Bonus Break episodes you can listen to while taking a tea break – and get the added bonus of making you and your nonprofit stronger. These Bonus Breaks are solo episodes, where Dolph shares hard-learned (sometimes painfully learned) lessons from his 3 decades in the sector. And he often create worksheets and templates that accompany the bonus breaks.
The podcast is hosted by Dolph Goldenburg, a consultant, coach, and confidant to nonprofit leaders across the nation.
Each week, Dolph interviews nonprofit experts and leaders who share their experiences and wisdom on a wide range of topics relevant to the nonprofit sector. From fundraising and board development to leadership and strategic planning, and more!
We also offer shorter Bonus Break episodes you can listen to while taking a tea break – and get the added bonus of making you and your nonprofit stronger. These Bonus Breaks are solo episodes, where Dolph shares hard-learned (sometimes painfully learned) lessons from his 3 decades in the sector. And he often create worksheets and templates that accompany the bonus breaks.
The podcast is hosted by Dolph Goldenburg, a consultant, coach, and confidant to nonprofit leaders across the nation.
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Feb 18, 2021 • 33min
Jump Start Your Planned Giving Program with Tony Martignetti
Wouldn't it have been nice if your nonprofit had started a planned giving program 5, or even 20, years ago? Imagine where your organization could have been today! In this episode, we are joined by planned giving evangelist and fellow podcast host, Tony Martignetti. We discuss how nonprofits of all sizes can quickly and easily get their planned giving programs jump-started. So listen in now --- your nonprofit's future development team will be grateful!
Feb 11, 2021 • 34min
Measuring Impact with Alan Mackie
How do you know if your programs actually result in the impact you want? Alan Mackie has over 25 years' experience evaluating impact. He joins us today with a simple message: you don't have to be a statistician; you just have to know what's important to you and your clients. Listen in and get motivated to go get your data!
Feb 9, 2021 • 21min
Write a Board Report Your Board Members Want to Read
2021 is the year to stop spending hours writing boring board reports no one reads! Listen in for tips about ideal length, format, topics to include, and topics to exclude. You'll also get advice on how to craft a board report that keeps your board focused on governance and out of your day-to-day operational details.
Feb 4, 2021 • 31min
Taming Your Student Loan Monster with Meagan Landress
There are roughly 45 million people drowning in nearly $1.6 trillion in student loan debt. That's an average debt of more than $35,000 per person! If you are one of those 45 million people, your student loan payment is probably more than a car payment. And it might be as much (or more) than a mortgage. Since student loan debt is a burden for many nonprofit professionals, I invited Meagan Landress to help us better understand how to manage student loans. Megan is a financial planner who specializes in student loan debt, and she shares tips for reducing your monthly payments and maximizing the debt-forgiveness program available to nonprofit staff. So listen in and sleep sounder tonight!
Jan 28, 2021 • 35min
Your 3 Legal Duties as a Nonprofit Board Member with Bruce Hopkins
There are more than 1.5 million nonprofits registered in the US. But when we ask board members if they know the 3 fundamental duties of all board members, few know the answer. That's a lot of boards and board members who put themselves, and their organizations, at risk every year! But have no fear! This conversation with seasoned nonprofit attorney, Bruce Hopkins, outlines the 3 fundamental responsibilities of board members and how to perform them effectively. So whether you are a current board member, thinking of becoming a board member, or are a nonprofit executive, today's episode will keep you and your board on track. And make sure to share it with your board!
Jan 22, 2021 • 27min
Coalition Building Can Help Your Nonprofit and Your Cause with Jim Neal & Paedia Mixon
The nonprofit world is undoubtedly competitive. We compete for donors, grants, volunteers, clients, and even office space. But what do you do when you suddenly realize that you can't succeed alone? That you need your competitors' help? Paedia Mixon and Jim Neal come from two different organizations that serve Georgia's refugee community. Yet they, along with 19 other organizations, work together on the Coalition of Refugee Service Agencies in order to effectively and efficiently solve big problems facing Georgia's refugee community. They join us today to share how this remarkable coalition came to be and inspire you to start taking the steps to build effective coalitions.
Jan 20, 2021 • 20min
Bonus Break #34: Ten Toxic Trump Traits Every Leader and Manager Should Avoid
Over the last four years, our nation has witnessed a case study in toxic leadership. Whether you manage one person or lead a team of 100 people, here are ten toxic Trump traits you should avoid.
Jan 14, 2021 • 35min
Simple Solutions for Complex Problems with Rob Bisceglie
Life is complicated. And running a nonprofit sometimes feels like putting together a 1,000-piece puzzle. So why give yourself even more stress with elaborate solutions? Innovative thought leader, Rob Bisceglie, is the Executive Director of Action for Healthy Kids. Rob's leadership has proven that big problems do not need big solutions. Listen in today for the two simple steps he and Action for Healthy Kids have taken to address big problems, from hungry kids to keeping an organization thriving during COVID-19.
Jan 7, 2021 • 36min
Coaching for Nonprofit Leaders with Deb Stallings
Sometimes we all need a boost. Maybe to overcome an impending challenge. Or maybe to finally act on a personal dream. Regardless, maybe it's time to consider hiring a coach. Deb Stallings left a long and successful career as a fundraiser to coach emerging leaders. She joins us to discuss why coaching is important, how to find the perfect coach, and what you can expect from coaching sessions. Join us and get ready to follow your dreams!
Jan 5, 2021 • 35min
Bonus Break #33 - 4 Steps to Thrive in the Recession
Did you know more nonprofits closed in 2009 than in 2008? The second year of recession always hits nonprofits harder. But you can help your nonprofit survive and thrive in the second year of this recession by designing and implementing a recession plan now! In this special Bonus Break episode, Dolph shares 4 steps to help you design the best recession plan for your nonprofit. Listen in and start getting your recession plan in order today!
