Running a nonprofit is hard anywhere. Rural nonprofits face some distinct challenges—but they also have distinct strengths. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah explore three challenges that show up differently in rural communities and the strengths nonprofits can put to work in response. They share practical ideas for finding people, building partnerships, stretching resources, and… Continue reading The Challenges (and Strengths) of Rural Nonprofits
Category: Reflection
End of Year Reflections
As 2025 wraps up, we're reflecting on what inspired us—and what's ahead. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share five themes shaping nonprofit work right now. Community coalitions are sparking change. Advocacy is finding its voice. Board governance is having a moment. And new leaders are rewriting the story of what nonprofits really are: the… Continue reading End of Year Reflections
How to Assess Your Organization
Every so often, it’s important to pause and ask: How are we really doing? In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah explore practical ways nonprofit boards and staff can take stock of their organization’s health and direction. From classic tools like SWOT to strengths-based approaches like SOAR, and from balanced scorecards to simple dashboards and lifecycle models, you’ll hear how these… Continue reading How to Assess Your Organization
8 Ways to Engage Your Board in Year-End Fundraising
Your board has so much heart for your mission. With a little inspiration, they can play a big role in your year-end fundraising success. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share eight ways to help your board members get involved in year-end fundraising. From writing thank-you notes to sharing stories online, you’ll hear how small, personal touches… Continue reading 8 Ways to Engage Your Board in Year-End Fundraising
Top Hits of 2024
As you celebrate the end of 2024, we wanted to share our top downloaded episodes of this year. We are grateful for each and every one of our listeners, and we look forward to hearing from you in the coming year. Listen to our top ten episodes:
Reflections for a New Year
As this year comes to a close, you might be reflecting on the year... on your successes and lessons learned. In this episode of the Nonprofit Radio Show, Nancy and Sarah share the lessons they've been reflecting on with you. Join us as we reflect on how these lessons will carry us into 2025, with… Continue reading Reflections for a New Year
Inviting legacy conversations into our organizations
Nancy and Sarah discuss why it is important to invite more conversations about legacy within our organizations. How do you currently support legacy conversations with your donors?
Why attend a conference
Every spring and fall we receive invitations to attend a conference. It may be a nonprofit conference or a conference related to the mission of our organization. It can feel hard to take the time, and yet there is so much benefit. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah talk about conferences and how it is… Continue reading Why attend a conference
Finding joy in nonprofit work
Time for our regular break to discuss how to make nonprofit work joyful and fun! We are hearing a lot about nonprofit leaders needing a break after a long winter. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah share a few ideas for how to find moments of fun and joy in the very serious work of… Continue reading Finding joy in nonprofit work
The Superpowers of Small Nonprofits
It's easy to feel that our small nonprofits don't have a lot in the way of power. In this episode, Nancy and Sarah challenge that idea and share some of the comparative advantages that we have as small nonprofit organizations. They go one step further and describe ways to use those advantages to help further… Continue reading The Superpowers of Small Nonprofits