Rethinking Philanthropy: How Business Leaders Can Help Nonprofits Create Lasting Impact
Rethinking philanthropy through a business lens. Nonprofits, government, and business leaders can collaborate to create lasting impact and economic mobility.
Why Traditional Strategic Plans Fail Nonprofits and What to Do Instead
Most nonprofit strategic plans fail to drive real decisions. Learn why traditional planning models break down and how nonprofits can build accountable, financially aligned strategies.
Trust in Times of Change: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Navigate Disruption Without Losing Their People
Disruption is inevitable in nonprofits. Learn how trust breaks during change and what nonprofit leaders can do to protect their teams, culture, and mission.
How to Build a Grant Strategy That Actually Works
Learn how to create a grant strategy that wins funding. Kate Hephner shares tips for organization, clarity, and long-term funder trust.
Why Your Fundraising Strategy Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It)
Learn why most nonprofit fundraising strategies fail & how to fix them. Discover relationship-based fundraising and permission-based asking.
Why It’s So Hard to Trust Marketing Numbers (and What Nonprofits Can Do About It)
Struggling to trust your marketing numbers? Learn why nonprofit marketing metrics often mislead,& how to measure awareness, not just clicks.
Scaling Nonprofits Through Systems, Not Stress
Discover how nonprofit leaders can scale without burnout. Learn from Dr. Andrea Ortega and Tosha Anderson how strong systems, not more stress, create sustainable growth and impact.
What Every New Nonprofit CEO Should Ask About the Finances (Before It’s Too Late)
New nonprofit CEOs often miss key financial red flags. Learn the critical questions to ask about budgets, audits, and compliance to lead with confidence.
Nonprofit Networking That Works: How to Prepare, Connect, and Follow Up for Real Results
Make networking a strategic asset for your nonprofit. Learn how to prepare, share stories, follow up on LinkedIn, and build relationships that grow donors, boards, and impact.
The Real Reason Nonprofit Budgets Fail—And How to Fix It
Poor nonprofit budgeting can lead to more than missed goals. Learn how to create smarter budgeting strategies that lead to long-term success.
Should Your Nonprofit Hire a Full-Time or Fractional CFO?
Discover whether a fractional CFO or a full-time CFO is right for your nonprofit. Compare cost structures, responsibilities, and organizational fit.
Operating Reserves Done Right: Planning, Policies, and Board Buy-In
No matter your size or mission, every nonprofit needs operating reserves. But how much is enough? And how do you convince your board it’s not just okay to use them—but essential?
Nonprofit Board Myths, Truths, and the Path to a Board That Works
In this candid and honest conversation on A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson chats with ENGin founder Katerina Manoff about the realities of nonprofit board leadership—and how to finally create a board that serves your mission instead of slowing it down.
Fundraising vs. Sales: What I Wish I Knew about Sales When I was a Fundraiser
Fundraising is not sales. That’s what I told myself for years. And then I left the nonprofit world and entered the for-profit sector—and I realized just how wrong I was.
Your Nonprofit Training Isn’t Working—Here’s How to Fix It
In a nonprofit world defined by high turnover, tight budgets, and relentless mission work, training is too often an afterthought. We wait for a crisis, then scramble to “train” our way out of it.
Top 5 Signs Your Accounting Is a Mess (And How to Fix It)
When your nonprofit’s finances feel off—but you can’t quite put your finger on why—it’s often because the accounting system is quietly unraveling behind the scenes. And if your gut is telling you something’s wrong, it probably is.
Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Skilled Accounting Team
When you’re running a nonprofit, it’s tempting to think of accounting as something you can “get by” with—maybe it’s a part-time admin, a volunteer with QuickBooks experience, or a reactive scramble at tax time.
Building a Grant Team That Works: The 6 Roles Every Nonprofit Needs
Too many nonprofits are flying solo, reacting to deadlines instead of building a system that works.
Strategic Fundraising Doesn’t Start with the Ask—It Starts with the Plan
In a sector dominated by last-minute appeals and burnout-inducing gift cycles, Mandy Moody wants you to know there’s a better way.
Build a Strong Leadership Team with Financial and Operational Accountability
Behind every financially sound nonprofit is a leadership team that doesn’t just care about the mission—but also owns the outcomes.
Is Your Leadership Holding Back Your Nonprofit?
We don’t like to talk about it—but we should. Sometimes, the biggest obstacle to transformation in a nonprofit isn’t lack of funding, staff turnover, or outdated systems. It’s leadership.
Is Your Website Working for You? The Nonprofit Guide to Smart Digital Marketing
If you’re a nonprofit leader feeling overwhelmed by digital marketing—or unsure if your website is even helping you anymore—this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast is for you.
The Nonprofit Budget Balancing Act: Crafting Budgets for Fundraising Success
When it comes to securing funding, your budget serves as a narrative tool, helping funders understand your mission, your needs, and your impact. But the challenge lies in the fact that not all funders want to see the same story.
Tired of Juggling 10 Systems That Don’t Talk to Each Other? Here’s the Fix
Does your nonprofit rely on a patchwork of systems—Google Sheets, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Canva, Salesforce, and five others—to keep things running?
