Episodios

  • Ep 236: Defeated Today, Inspired Tomorrow: A New Way to Lead Development

    Ep 236: Defeated Today, Inspired Tomorrow: A New Way to Lead Development
    Sep 13 2025
    Too many Development Directors feel like failures if they don't hit their revenue numbers — even when circumstances are beyond their control. In this episode, I explore why this mindset is harmful and what nonprofits can do to redefine success.
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    25 m
  • Ep. 235: Donor-Advised Funds Demystified

    Ep. 235: Donor-Advised Funds Demystified
    Aug 30 2025
    Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are booming—but most nonprofit leaders still find them confusing or inaccessible. In this episode, Mitch Stein from Chariot joins Glennda Testone to bust common myths, explain how DAFs work, and share how both donors and nonprofits can make the most of them.
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    48 m
  • Ep. 234: Succession Planning: It’s Time To Stop Talking About Leaders and Buses

    Ep. 234: Succession Planning: It’s Time To Stop Talking About Leaders and Buses
    Aug 16 2025
    Succession planning gets treated like a worst-case scenario when it should be a regular part of nonprofit leadership. In this episode, Glennda and I get candid about our own transitions—and what we wish we’d known sooner.
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    50 m
  • Ep. 233: Leading Through Whiplash: How to Stay Grounded in Uncertain Times

    Ep. 233: Leading Through Whiplash: How to Stay Grounded in Uncertain Times
    Aug 2 2025
    Whiplash. That’s how it feels to lead a nonprofit right now. Executive coach, Alex Love and Glennda Testone explore how leaders can stay grounded, care for their teams, and hold onto their mission through constant change.
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    44 m
  • Ep. 232: The Helpers Need Help Too: How Leaders Refill Their Tanks

    Ep. 232: The Helpers Need Help Too: How Leaders Refill Their Tanks
    Jul 19 2025
    In a time when many nonprofits fear losing that very status, we are celebrating wins as a reminder that progress and possibility still exist. Glennda Testone and I share the stories and sparks that are refueling our own leadership and hopefully, yours too.
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    36 m
  • Ep 231: Improving the Nonprofit Talent Search (with Omar Lopez)

    Ep 231: Improving the Nonprofit Talent Search (with Omar Lopez)
    Jun 21 2025
    Attracting top talent to your nonprofit isn’t about luck—it’s about alignment. Talent search expert, Omar Lopez shares what it takes to find (and keep) the right people in today’s competitive hiring landscape.
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    56 m
  • Ep. 230: Think Big: How Capital Campaigns Fuel Long-Term Growth (with Amy Eisenstein)

    Ep. 230: Think Big: How Capital Campaigns Fuel Long-Term Growth (with Amy Eisenstein)
    Jun 7 2025
    What if a capital campaign could be your nonprofit’s ticket to long-term growth? Fundraising expert Amy Eisenstein joins the podcast to bust common myths and share practical insights from decades of experience. From feasibility studies to board engagement, she lays out what it really takes to run a successful campaign—no wealthy board members required.
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    49 m
  • Ep 229: Imposter Syndrome Is Real—6 Ways To Overcome It

    Ep 229: Imposter Syndrome Is Real—6 Ways To Overcome It
    May 24 2025
    Many nonprofit leaders feel like they’re just one mistake away from being “found out.” Even experienced executives, including myself, wrestle with that nagging voice of doubt, especially in moments of high visibility or pressure. But instead of letting imposter syndrome win, here are 6 tangible strategies.
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    27 m