Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast

Apr 01 2025 216 ep. 29 mins 15

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This podcast offers nonprofit founders and leaders a deep-dive into the mindset and key strategies behind launching, scaling, and leading a high-impact nonprofit organization.

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Why Your Leadership Team Member Is Struggling—and How to Fix It

Apr 01 2025 28 mins

If you've ever been frustrated by a team member who should be operating at a high level but just… isn’t, you’re not alone. In this episode, I break down a simple but powerful framework called the Leadership Performance Matrix™—a tool I use to help nonprofit leaders pinpoint exactly why someone is underperforming and what to do about it. Instead of jumping to conclusions a

Oldie But Goodie: Revolutionize Your Nonprofit Workflow with ChatGPT

Mar 25 2025 33 mins

I'm bringing this one back because my love of ChatGPT, and my appreciation for everything it can do to help nonprofit leaders, has only grown deeper in the 2 years since I first released this! Want to work together? Apply for the Next Level Nonprofit Accelerator, a high-touch coaching and training accelerator for established organizations that want a smart, powerful playbook for ta

5 Minute Strategy: 4 Part Persuasion -- How To Move Anyone To Action

Mar 11 2025 3 mins

This is simple—but most nonprofits don’t do it. When you want to persuade donors, board members, funders, or partners to take action, use this four-part framework: 1️⃣ Add good stuff they get for saying yes 2️⃣ Remove bad stuff that goes away when they say yes 3️⃣ Add bad stuff if they do nothing 4️⃣ Take away good stuff if they do nothing Want to work together?

5 Minute Strategy: 5 Minute Rule For Increasing Donor Engagement

Mar 06 2025 5 mins

Every nonprofit wants to retain more donors. But too many lose support because they let donor questions and concerns sit unanswered. Donors who receive a response to their inquiry within 5 minutes are significantly more likely to stay engaged. And yet, many nonprofits take days—or weeks—to reply to simple donor requests. No bueno. But easily fixable. Here’s how to fix it. Wan

The 5 Horsemen of Nonprofit Stagnation

Mar 04 2025 13 mins

Hitting a growth ceiling in your nonprofit? You’re not alone. Many organizations get stuck in the same patterns—underfunding, overextending, or trying to do too much with too little. The good news? There are clear, actionable shifts you can make to move forward. In this episode, I break down the five most common roadblocks nonprofits face and the hard but necessary changes that

The Secret To Talking About Your Mission In A Way That Inspires Giving

Feb 25 2025 13 mins

Many nonprofit leaders think that making their mission sound detailed and sophisticated will make it more compelling. But the opposite is true! Overcomplicated messaging actually pushes donors away. In this episode, I’ll walk you through why clarity is key and how to craft a mission statement that inspires action. When your mission is clear, everything becomes easier—your team

Why Your Board Feels Disengaged (And How to Fix It)

Feb 18 2025 28 mins

If your board members aren’t showing up, aren’t leveraging their networks, or seem unsure about their role, you’re not alone. Many nonprofit leaders struggle with board engagement, especially in times of uncertainty. In this episode, I break down the most common reasons board disengagement happens and share practical steps to turn things around. Whether it’s a lack of clari

Deficit Budgets Aren’t Always Bad – Here’s When to Use Them

Feb 11 2025 9 mins

Deficit budgets often get a bad rap in the nonprofit world. We’ve been taught that running a deficit signals poor financial management, a lack of planning, or a looming crisis. But what if I told you that a deficit budget, when used strategically, could actually be a powerful tool? In this episode, I break down the difference between an accidental deficit and a strategic one. I�

4 Questions To Help Your Organization Stay Stable In Crazy Times

Feb 04 2025 25 mins

In a world of constant change—economic shifts, political turbulence, and unexpected crises—how can nonprofit leaders ensure their organizations remain stable and strong? In this episode, I share four key questions every nonprofit leader should ask to assess vulnerabilities, prepare for external challenges, and strengthen their organization from the inside out. By focusing on wh

What’s Next for Nonprofits: 2025 Predictions from Sector Experts

Jan 21 2025 13 mins

I love this episode! Every year I ask a group of the most insightful, creative, on the ground, impact-driving social sector experts I know to share their predictions for this coming year. This year, we have a great compilation, covering everything from AI to corporate partnerships, to finance to personal development. Predictons are obviously just that - carefully considered insight