Nonprofit Pulse

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Nonprofit Pulse is a nonprofit podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission. Each episode features conversations with nonprofit leaders and experts, delivering practical ideas and fresh perspectives to help you grow your impact.

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May 27, 2026Episode 727 min

Recurring Giving: Why Most Programs Plateau and How to Build One That Grows - Dave Raley, The Center for Sustainable Giving

Recurring giving should be one of the most reliable and scalable revenue streams a nonprofit has. But for many organizations, it plateaus.Growth slows, donor retention becomes a challenge, and what once felt like momentum turns into maintenance.So why do so many recurring giving programs stall out? What separates the ones that keep growing year after year? And how can nonprofits design a recurring giving experience that donors actually want to stick with?Learn how to grow recurring giving, reduce churn, and build sustainable donor revenue your team can rely on with Dave Raley from The Center for Sustainable Giving!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-recurring-givingLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

April 30, 2026Episode 633 min

Nonprofit Data: How to Make Impact Measurement a Tool That Empowers Your Team - Stephen Minix, UpMetrics

Impact measurement is supposed to help nonprofits do better work, but for many teams, it ends up feeling like a reporting burden.Something done for funders, not for the people actually running programs.What would it look like if your data actually worked for you? If it helped your team make clear decisions, stay aligned, and tell a more compelling story about your impact?And how can nonprofits turn measurement into something that empowers their team instead of overwhelming them?Discover how to turn nonprofit data into clear decisions, stronger stories, and a more confident team with Stephen Minix from UpMetrics!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-data-impact-measurementLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

April 15, 2026Episode 524 min

Nonprofit Preparedness: How to Build Community Before a Crisis Hits - Laurie Hood, Alaqua Animal Refuge

Crisis doesn’t create strong communities. It reveals them. When disaster strikes, some nonprofits are able to mobilize instantly. Partners show up, resources flow, and systems hold. Others are left scrambling, trying to build relationships in the middle of chaos. The difference usually comes down to one thing: what was built before the crisis ever began. So how do you create that kind of readiness? What does it look like to invest in relationships when there’s no urgency pushing people together? And how can nonprofits build trust, alignment, and community long before it’s put to the test? Get practical strategies to build community before a crisis, strengthen local partnerships, and keep volunteers ready for response with Laurie Hood from Alaqua Animal Refuge!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-how-to-build-community-before-a-crisis-hitsLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

March 31, 2026Episode 439 min

Nonprofit Ambassador Programs: How to Design One That Actually Works - Tasha Van Vlack, The Nonprofit Hive

On paper, ambassador programs seem like a no brainer. Empower your supporters, expand your reach, and build a stronger community around your mission. But in practice, many ambassador programs lose momentum, become transactional, or quietly fade out before they ever reach their potential. So what does it take to design an ambassador program that actually works? What separates a well structured program from a loose group of volunteers?How can nonprofits build an ambassador program that creates real ownership, belonging, and long term engagement? Learn how nonprofit leaders can design nonprofit ambassador programs that build trust, avoid transactional pitfalls, and prevent burnout, with Tasha Van Vlack from The Nonprofit Hive!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-ambassador-programsLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

March 11, 2026Episode 327 min

Nonprofit Mergers: How Mergers Strengthen Mission and Impact - Debra Hertz, The Strategy Group

For many nonprofit leaders, the idea of merging with another organization can feel uncomfortable. Nonprofits are often deeply tied to their identity, legacy, and mission. But in today's changing landscape, more leaders are beginning to ask whether the right merger could actually expand their impact, rather than diminish it. So why are nonprofit mergers becoming more common today? How can leaders discern the difference between a merger driven by desperation and one rooted in strategic opportunity?And what does it take to bring two organizations together in a way that truly strengthens mission and community impact? Learn how nonprofit leaders can approach mergers thoughtfully, navigate the challenges involved, and decide when joining forces can actually strengthen their mission, with Debra Hertz from The Strategy Group!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-mergersLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

February 26, 2026Episode 228 min

Fundraising Engines: How to Build Repeatable Campaigns That Compound Over Time - Christina Tzavaras Edwards, Splendid Consulting

For many nonprofits, fundraising feels cyclical. One big event drives revenue, then momentum fades, and the planning starts all over again. So what would it look like to build a true fundraising engine instead of relying on one-time events? How can nonprofits design repeatable campaigns that carry momentum forward instead of resetting every season? And what needs to change to create results that compound over time?Discover practical strategies nonprofit leaders can use to move beyond one-time fundraising events, run high-impact $10K+ sprint campaigns, and build sustainable donor engagement, with Christina Edwards from Splendid Consulting!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-fundraising-enginesLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

February 5, 2026Episode 145 min

Sustaining the Changemakers: Practical Ways Nonprofit Leaders Can Prioritize Mental Well-being - Dacia Moore, Second Wind Counseling and Consulting

Nonprofit leaders are known for their resilience, sacrifice, and deep commitment to their mission. But behind the impact and long hours, many leaders are quietly carrying stress, burnout, and challenges to their mental wellness. So why does mental well-being still feel like such a hard conversation in the nonprofit space?What warning signs do leaders often overlook in themselves and others?And how does unaddressed burnout at the leadership level affect staff, culture, and long term mission impact? Discover practical approaches nonprofit leaders can use to prioritize mental well-being, recognize burnout, and build sustainable leadership practices, with Dacia Moore from Second Wind Counseling and Consulting!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-leaders-mental-well-beingLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

November 19, 2025Episode 1233 min

Nonprofit Event Planning: How to Plan Events That Drive Engagement and Empower Your Supporters - Karen Alonso, United Way of Southern Nevada

Nonprofit events can inspire action, strengthen communities, and bring your mission to life like nothing else. When planned with purpose, every decision, from setting objectives to creating engaging experiences, can energize supporters and turn attendees into long-term advocates. But how can nonprofits design events that truly engage and empower supporters? What strategies make experiences both memorable and meaningful? And how can organizations ensure every event drives lasting impact for their cause?Get practical nonprofit event planning tips to make your events meaningful, engage your supporters, and see results beyond dollars and attendance, with Karen Alonso from United Way of Southern Nevada!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-event-planningLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

October 28, 2025Episode 1131 min

Nonprofit Leadership: Leveraging Insights Over Instincts - Courtney De Ronde, Forge Financial and Management Consulting

Nonprofit leaders make countless decisions every day, but too often those choices are guided by guesswork. The result? Missed opportunities, wasted resources, and weaker impact. So, how can leaders break free from instinct alone? What would it take to base every decision on real insights? And where should nonprofits begin this transformation? Discover how nonprofit leadership can move from gut instincts to insights, make smarter decisions, and drive greater impact with Courtney De Ronde from Forge Financial and Management Consulting!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-nonprofit-leadership-insights-over-instinctsLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/

September 16, 2025Episode 1031 min

Nonprofit Leadership: How Storytelling Builds Powerful, Engaging Leaders - Nathan Young, StoryCulture Consulting

When storytelling becomes part of your culture, everything changes. It helps your staff feel connected to the mission, empowers your volunteers to share impact, and invites donors into a more meaningful relationship with your work. So, how do you build that kind of culture from the inside out? What first steps or daily practices can you take to grow in confidence as a storyteller?And how can you use storytelling to cast a bold, compelling vision that inspires action?Discover how storytelling helps nonprofit leaders cast vision, build confidence, and engage donors while leading with impact with Nathan Young from StoryCulture Consulting!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, insights, and resources that help nonprofits accomplish their mission.See the full transcript and show notes: https://www.anedot.com/blog/nonprofit-pulse-how-storytelling-builds-powerful-engaging-leadersLearn more about Nonprofit Pulse: https://www.nonprofitpulse.com/