Synopsis
The Nonprofit Leadership Podcast discusses important issues facing nonprofit leaders in our community and features real stories from real leaders about what strategies and practices have made them successful. Enjoy the show!
Episodes
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How to Make This Your Best Giving Season Yet
26/08/2025 Duration: 29minSeb Boyer In this kickoff to a special four-week fundraising series, host Rob Harter welcomes Seb Boyer, President of Zeffy, a 100% free fundraising platform built for nonprofits. Seb, a former tech entrepreneur and AI startup founder, shares his insights into why Zeffy was created, how it sustains a completely free model, and what the latest fundraising data reveals about giving trends across the nonprofit sector. Rob and Seb dive into Zeffy's recent benchmark reports, including findings on seasonal giving patterns and recurring donor behaviors. Seb explains why fall is the prime giving season, how different sectors experience unique donation trends, and why retaining recurring donors is both a challenge and a major opportunity. This data-driven episode equips nonprofit leaders with actionable strategies to elevate their year-end campaigns and rethink donor engagement through the lens of smart data. Key Topics Include: How Zeffy operates as a truly free platform with no fees for nonprofits In
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Smart Ways to Boost Your Year-End Giving
17/08/2025 Duration: 32minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter is joined by Brittan Stockert, a seasoned fundraising coach at DonorBox with over ...
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How Can Nonprofits Successfully Approach Foundations
11/08/2025 Duration: 34minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of the Newman’s Own ...
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How Can You Maximize AI for Good?
04/08/2025 Duration: 32minIn this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Adam Boddison, CEO of the Association for Project Management and Managing Director at Grant Genie, ...
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It’s Not Just Passion But Your Patterns That Move Your Organization Forward
27/07/2025 Duration: 30minIn this episode, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Alexx Goeller, CEO of Waste Less Solutions, a Utah-based nonprofit dedicated to combating food insecurity and reducing ...
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How Uncertainty Is Impacting Nonprofit Leaders’ Confidence and Decision-Making
21/07/2025 Duration: 29minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter welcomes executive and leadership coach Kelly Kienzle to explore the mounting uncertainty ...
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Should You Focus on Team Development More Than Individual Development?
14/07/2025 Duration: 37minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter dives into a transformative discussion with Bob Searle of The Bridgespan Group. Bob shares ...
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Are Fractional Leaders the Solution to Your Staffing Issues?
29/06/2025 Duration: 37minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter dives into the evolving staffing models within the nonprofit sector, spotlighting the rise ...
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How this social impact leader is using data and technology to improve the foster care system
22/06/2025 Duration: 27minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter sits down with Ben Sand, CEO of The Contingent, a nonprofit that’s revolutionizing ...
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Are Relationships at the Core of Your Nonprofit?
10/06/2025 Duration: 32minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter speaks with Rabbi Joanna Samuels, CEO and President of the Marlene Meyerson ...
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How to Focus Your Time on Strategically Meaningful Work
25/05/2025 Duration: 38minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter is joined by Sophie Blondeau, Co-Founder of Soan Group, to explore how nonprofit ...
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Why Your Team May Be Having a Buy-in Problem
19/05/2025 Duration: 29minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter is joined by leadership coach and author Dave Garrison to explore a ...
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From One Caregiver’s Search to a National Movement: The Story of the MS Society
12/05/2025 Duration: 32minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter welcomes Tim Coetzee, CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, to discuss the ...
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How to Unlock the Power of Storytelling for Your Nonprofit
04/05/2025 Duration: 31minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter welcomes storytelling expert Vanessa Chase Lockshin, founder of The Storytelling Non-Profit and ...
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Leadership as a “Sacred Experience”
27/04/2025 Duration: 31minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Dan Tocchini, a seasoned nonprofit leader, coach, and founder who ...
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How Your Nonprofit Can Build Trust Over Time with Anthony Kennedy Shriver
20/04/2025 Duration: 33minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter is joined by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, founder, chairman, and CEO of Best Buddies ...
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This NBA Player’s Legacy is Helping People All Over the World
13/04/2025 Duration: 31minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter welcomes Bob Bush, co-founder of Mutombo Coffee. Bob shares the inspiring story behind ...
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How This Nonprofit Has Leveraged Hollywood’s Influence to Drive Social Change
08/04/2025 Duration: 33minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter talks with Debbie Levin, CEO of the Environmental Media Association (EMA). Debbie shares ...
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Why Passion is Not Always Enough
30/03/2025 Duration: 30minIn this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with David Rhode, author of Passion Isn’t Enough. Together, they dive ...
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Leading a Multigenerational Organization: Strategies for Success Across Five Generations
24/03/2025 Duration: 31minIn this episode Rob sits down with David Robbins, President of Cru, a global nonprofit with staff in over 190 countries. David shares his ...