A Modern Nonprofit Podcast

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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, powered by The Charity CFO, explores the most important business and culture topics in the nonprofit sector. Hosted by Tosha Anderson, each episode will feature an informative, lighthearted and insightful discussion about what’s trending in today’s organizations. This podcast is designed for nonprofit leaders and listeners alike, and we thank you for making this podcast part of your day!

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August 18, 2026Episode 13535 min

Episode 165: Beyond the CFO: Fractional Leadership for Nonprofits—Strengthening Strategy, Operations, and Governance

95% of nonprofit leaders say they are burned out. Not tired. Not stretched thin. Burned out. And one in three is actively thinking about leaving the sector for good. In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sits down with nonprofit executive and governance expert Annette Eros, founder of EROSolutions, to challenge the usual advice. More rest. Better boundaries. A calendar reset. Annette makes the case that nonprofit burnout is not a wellness problem. It is a structural one.Annette has raised more than $250 million for mission driven organizations, led a $47 million capital campaign, and managed budgets exceeding $60 million. In this conversation, she and Tosha unpack: -Why the overhead myth quietly punishes the exact systems and infrastructure that prevent burnout -How "strain masked by competence" hides organizational problems until they become a crisis -What actually separates a fractional leader from a traditional consultant -Why nonprofit capacity building often means funding real help, not more training -Annette's proprietary ANCHOR Method for moving from survival mode to sustainable leadershipIf you are a nonprofit CEO, executive director, or finance leader who feels like you are wearing five jobs at once, this episode will change how you think about burnout, staffing, and what real support actually looks like. Full blog recap here: https://thecharitycfo.com/nonprofit-leader-burnout-structural-problem/ #nonprofitleadership, #nonprofitburnout, #fractionalleadership, #nonprofitstrategy, #nonprofitoperations, #nonprofitboardgovernance, #nonprofitfinancialmanagement Connect with Annette Ero 🌐 Website: erosolutions.co 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-r-eros/ Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint

August 4, 2026Episode 16421 min

Episode 164: Will AI Replace Your Nonprofit CFO? Here's the Honest Answer

Tosha lays out rule number one for nonprofit financial health: monthly reports, on a fixed schedule, every single time. At The Charity CFO, that means a strict 15-day reporting cycle — even when data is missing from a client's team, the report still goes out, flagging what's incomplete and what it could mean financially. Tosha shares a real example: an organization spent three to seven years' worth of planned capital improvements in just two years — the kind of overspend a proper budget-to-actual analysis would have caught early, before it became a crisis. #NonprofitFinance #BudgetToActual #FinancialReporting #NonprofitLeadership #CapitalPlanning Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠ www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1 Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint

July 21, 2026Episode 16114 min

Episode 163: What a $15.6 Million Deficit Should Teach Every Nonprofit Board

A local utility company just posted a 15.6 million dollar deficit. Tosha Anderson breaks down what really happened at Kirkwood Electric and why she does not think fraud is the answer, even though everyone assumes it is. She unpacks the three real explanations behind a finance team gone quiet, the reports every nonprofit board should demand every month, and how to tell the difference between a capacity problem and a skill problem before it costs you millions. Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1 Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint

July 7, 2026Episode 16236 min

Episode 162: The Founder's Curse: When Passion Turns Into Burnout

Brandon Peacock survived a drive by shooting, was told he'd never walk again, and went on to run an Ironman. But this episode isn't about his comeback. It's about what he learned after: that being the face, the fundraiser, and the operator of his own nonprofit was quietly burning him out. Tosha Anderson and Brandon talk honestly about nonprofit founder burnout, the guilt of stepping back, and why building a nonprofit that can survive without you is one of the most important things a founder can do. They also cover nonprofit marketing in 2026, including which platforms are actually working right now. A must listen for nonprofit leaders thinking about sustainability, delegation, and what comes next. Connect With Brandon Peacock 🌐 Website: https://www.htgrcharity.com/⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-peacock/ Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠ www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1 Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint

June 23, 2026Episode 16127 min

Episode 161: Your Team Isn't the Problem—Your Leadership Might Be

What if your team's performance problems are actually a leadership problem? Tiffany Slater, founder and CEO of HR TailorMade, joins Tosha Anderson for a frank conversation on why teams underperform and what nonprofit leaders are missing. They dig into onboarding, unclear expectations, accountability systems, and the hard question of when to coach versus when to move on. Tiffany and Tosha also share how TCCFO uses success profiles and monthly one-on-ones to build high-performing teams, and close with the one question every leader should ask before blaming their people. Practical, honest, and a little uncomfortable in the best way. Connect with Tiffany Slater 🌐 Website: https://www.hrtailormade.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-e-slater/ Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1 Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint And if this episode resonated, leave a review or share it with a fellow nonprofit leader who needs to hear it.

June 9, 202637 min

Episode 160: The Invisible Workload: Why Neurodivergent Nonprofit Leaders Burn Out Differently (And What It's Costing Us All)

Most nonprofit leaders know what burnout feels like. But not everyone burns out the same way.In this episode, Tosha Anderson sits down with Britt Stockert, Certified Fundraising Executive and coach at Donorbox, to talk about something that rarely comes up in the nonprofit leadership conversation: neurodivergence and the invisible workload it creates.Britt and Tosha both share their own experiences realizing, in their 40s, that what they thought was anxiety, over-ambition, or just being "a lot" was actually something more specific. And they explore why the nonprofit sector may be uniquely positioned to both attract and burn out neurodivergent leaders at an alarming rate. In this conversation, you'll hear about: What "superhero mode" looks like in practice, and why it eventually collapses The secondary operating system neurodivergent leaders carry that neurotypical colleagues don't Why neurodivergent burnout often goes undetected in teams until it's a crisis What alexithymia is and why it matters for nonprofit leaders Small, practical changes that leaders and organizations can make right now Why a formal diagnosis is not required to start advocating for yourself This is one of those episodes that will make a lot of people feel a lot less alone. Read more on our blog: https://thecharitycfo.com/neurodivergent-burnout-nonprofit-leaders/ Connect With Brittan Stockert 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittans/ Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint Subscribe to A Modern Nonprofit Podcast for conversations on nonprofit leadership, fundraising strategy, financial management, and the human side of running mission-driven organizations.

May 26, 2026Episode 15926 min

Episode 159: Why Most Nonprofit Press Releases Fail—and How to Actually Earn Media Coverage

Your press release is not getting picked up because it's written for you, not for the journalist. In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson talks with Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, about what actually makes a nonprofit press release work. They cover the story arc journalists want to see, how to pitch local media with no budget, why your quotes are probably too safe, and how to turn earned media into a tool for donor retention and staff morale. Practical, direct, and full of real examples. A must-listen for any nonprofit leader who has sent a press release into the void and heard nothing back. Connect With Mickie Kennedy 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠ https://www.ereleases.com/causewire/ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/publicity/ Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠ www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ Get the nonprofit finance insights your org needs: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1 Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint

May 12, 2026Episode 15241 min

Episode 158: Sustainable Leadership Without Burnout: Weekly Habits Nonprofit Leaders Need Now

Nonprofit burnout is real and nonprofit leaders are carrying more than ever before. In this episode, Tosha Anderson sits down with productivity coach and Winning the Week co-author Demir Bentley to talk about sustainable leadership, weekly planning, productivity systems, and how nonprofit professionals can stop living in constant overwhelm.If you constantly feel behind, struggle to disconnect from work, or feel guilty setting boundaries, this episode will help you rethink what healthy leadership actually looks like. In this conversation, we discuss: ✔ Why nonprofit professionals experience extreme burnout ✔ How perfectionism and urgency culture hurt organizations ✔ Why weekly planning creates calm and clarity ✔ The importance of operational systems and delegation ✔ How leaders unintentionally create organizational dependency ✔ Boundary-setting strategies for mission-driven leaders ✔ Practical habits to reduce overwhelm immediatelyThis episode is packed with actionable strategies nonprofit executives can start using this week. 📘 Learn more about Winning the Week: https://www.lifehackmethod.com 📊 Learn more about The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://www.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint Connect With Demir Bentley 🌐 Website: https://lifehackmethod.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demirbentley/ 📘 Grab Winning the Week here . Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠ www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfo🔔 Subscribe to our newsletter for more nonprofit leadership conversations, financial strategy insights, fundraising tips, and operational best practices.

April 28, 2026Episode 15730 min

Episode 157: Budgeting for Impact: Why Nonprofits Need More Than Just a Spreadsheet

Most nonprofits have a budget. But very few are actually using it to make better decisions. In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast , Tosha Anderson sits down with CFO Pat Fisher from The Charity CFO to break down what effective nonprofit budgeting really looks like. This is not about spreadsheets. It is about strategy. You will learn: Why every nonprofit needs a board-approved budget The biggest budgeting mistakes nonprofit leaders make How to turn your budget into a real management tool Why involving your team changes everything The difference between budgeting and forecasting How to plan for funding uncertainty and pivot with confidence This episode highlights Principle #12 of The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint, a framework built from working with hundreds of nonprofits. If your budget feels disconnected, outdated, or stressful, this conversation will show you a better way forward. Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint here . #nonprofitbudgeting #nonprofitfinance #nonprofitleadership #thecharitycfo #financialmanagement Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠ www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1

April 14, 202636 min

Episode 156: From Starvation to Sustainability: How Nonprofits Can Escape the Funding Trap

Are you constantly chasing funding but still struggling to build sustainable growth?In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson sits down with Drew Reynolds, Principal Consultant at Common Good Data, to break down why so many nonprofits are stuck in the funding trap and what to do about it.With increasing funding uncertainty and limited capacity, nonprofit leaders are being forced to rethink their fundraising strategy. The key is not doing more. The key is getting clear on your mission and proving your impact. In this episode, you will learn: Why nonprofits get stuck in the starvation cycle How the Clarity Impact Fundraising framework drives sustainability How to improve donor retention through impact storytelling Practical ways to measure impact without overwhelm How to align your team around mission and results If you want to build a more sustainable nonprofit and stop chasing funding, this episode is for you. Check out the full episode and blog here: https://thecharitycfo.com/nonprofit-funding-sustainability/ Connect With Drew Online 🌐 Website: https://www.commongooddata.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewdreynolds/ Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitfunding #fundraisingstrategy #impactmeasurement #thecharitycfo