The Nonprofit Exchange Archives

The Art of Asking: Strategies for Successful Annual Campaigns
Discover Bob Hopkins’ practical strategies for building donor relationships, planning annual campaigns, and making confident, effective fundraising asks.
Workforce Development Is a Team Sport
Explore why workforce development is a team sport as Van Ton-Quinlivan shares how nonprofit leaders can connect people to healthcare career pathways, dignity, opportunity, and economic mobility.
What’s Possible in the Peripheral
Ryan Dewey Smith shares how mission-driven organizations can scale without losing identity, local strength, or mission through affiliation, shared infrastructure, and workforce innovation.
Two Seconds to Trust: Brain Science for Nonprofit Communicators
Sally Mildren shares how brain science, recognition, and trust help nonprofits create clearer mission messaging that captures attention and moves people to act.
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Mission: What The Odyssey Teaches Nonprofit Leaders About Home, Resilience, and Renewal
Ancient wisdom meets modern nonprofit leadership as Phil Cousineau explores The Odyssey as a guide to resilience, mission, hospitality, healing, and finding the way home.
How to Fundraise for Non-Human Causes Without Burning Out!
Learn how Katherine Lacefield helps nonprofits fundraise for non-human causes without burnout by improving stewardship, donor communication, storytelling, and community engagement.
Say It Skillfully: Communication That Strengthens Missions and the People Behind Them
Are you overwhelmed by data? John Watson shares how to focus on key metrics that truly matter for your nonprofit's success. Learn to measure outcomes effectively
Beyond Buy-In: Getting Commitment to Change
Jeff Wetherhold shares how nonprofit leaders can move beyond buy-in by using ethical communication to engage skeptics and build lasting commitment to change.
Storytelling for Yourself and Your Community
Want to build trust and unity in your community? Discover how storytelling can bridge divides and foster understanding in our latest episode with Patton Dodd.
Financial Clarity: How to Outsmart Your Fear and Redesign Your Future
What if your biggest barrier isn't money, but the fear of it? Becca Pearce on financial clarity, enoughness, and leading without burnout for nonprofit leaders.











