Tony Martignetti

JULY 6, 2025

Stacy Palmer: Nonprofit Leadership With Stacy Palmer The chief executive of the Chronicle of Philanthropy joins us with her thoughts on the challenges facing nonprofit leaders, especially females, and especially females of color. Stacy also reveals the bright spots in a recent leadership survey, and promising opportunities around co-CEOs, sabbaticals, self care, team care … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for July 7, 2025: Nonprofit Leadership With Stacy Palmer → Stacy Palmer: Non

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Tony Martignetti

MAY 11, 2025

Jenn Lejano & Jess Ray: Connect Small Donors To Your Major Donor Event Jenn Lejano and Jess Ray show you how to connect folks who would never come to your expensive event, to your expensive event. Theyll help you broaden event support by engaging donors youre probably leaving on the sidelines, with actionable strategies to … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 5, 2025: Connect Small Donors To Your Major Donor Event & Add Experiential Elements To Your Events → Jenn Lejan

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Tony Martignetti

APRIL 14, 2025

Lynn Bohart: Your Improved Fundraising Messaging Do your fundraising messages engage and connect with your donors and prospects? Or do they merely inform? Do you know how to craft an engaging story? And what makes stories so valuable anyway? Lynn Bohart answers all these questions and more, as she encourages you into persuasive writing and … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for April 14, 2025: Your Improved Fundraising Messaging → Lynn Bohart: Your Improved Fundraising Messaging Do y

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Tony Martignetti

APRIL 7, 2025

Nick Grono: Nonprofit Leadership For Current & Aspiring Theres a new compassionate, inspiring and valuable guidebook on nonprofit leadership. Its aptly named, How To Lead Nonprofits. The author, Nick Grono, shares his thinking on the role of the CEO, your team and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), because the success of the people leading throughout … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for April 7, 2025: Nonprofit Leadership For Current & Aspiring → Nick Grono: Nonprofit

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Tony Martignetti

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Donald Summers: Scaling Altruism That’s Donald Summers’ new book, where he introduces the seven phases of nonprofit growth derived from his research and practice. He walks us through assess, align, plan, test, fund, execute, and lead, so your nonprofit scales to meet the demands of your mission and vision. He’s the CEO of Altruist Partners. … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for November 11, 2024: Scaling Altruism → Donald Summers: Scaling Altruism That’s Donald Summers’ new book, wh

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 20, 2025

Aria Ma: Your Intergenerational People Pipeline Aria Ma wants you to create a culture that welcomes and empowers team members across the generations. She shares her wisdom on knowledge transfer; pathways for growth, regardless of seniority; using tech to build your talent pipeline; mentorship; fun cross-generational training; inclusive professional development; and more.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Mark Lillis: Your Strategic Partnerships Local nonprofits, companies, government officials and agencies, business leaders, and others can improve your outcomes in ways you cannot imagine. Taking the time to build relationships with potential partners—before you need them—makes a smart investment in your mission and programs. Mark Lillis from Leaven Kids shares his experience and … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 28, 2024: Your Strategic Partnerships → Mark Lillis: Your

Government

Tony Martignetti

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Pat Taggart: Consider Video There are lots of video use cases you may not have in mind. Like employee recruiting, donor stewardship, and volunteer recruiting and thanking. After you identify how video might work for your nonprofit, you need the right equipment, which doesnt mean spending a lot. Then theres preparation, shooting and editing. Pat … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for February 10, 2025: Consider Video → Pat Taggart: Consider Video There are lots of video use cases you

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Tony Martignetti

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Dan Johnson: Consider Video Over his years working with nonprofits, Dan Johnson has developed four mindsets, or principles, which he encourages leaders to embrace, and spread throughout their teams. He invites us to get comfortable with: The point is impact; the sustainable impact cycle; donors are partners, and, how volunteers get paid. He shares the … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for February 17, 2025: The 4 Mindsets → Dan Johnson: Consider Video Over his years working with non

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Tony Martignetti

MAY 4, 2025

Kim Snyder & Shauna Dillavou: PII In The Age Of AI Artificial Intelligence and big data have transformed privacy risks by enabling malicious, targeted communications to your team that seem authentic because they contain highly accurate information. Kim Snyder and Shauna Dillavou explain the risks your nonprofit faces and what you can do to protect … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 5, 2025: PII In The Age Of AI & Balance AI Ethics And Innovation → Kim Snyder & Shauna

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Tony Martignetti

MARCH 9, 2025

Tim Mooney: Politically Motivated Attacks: Who, What & How Attacks on our nonprofit community are happening and the environment is likely to get worse before it improves. Just last week Elon Musk called our community a Ponzi scheme. The week before, he claimed only 5-10% of our work does any good, and that the sector … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for March 10, 2025: Politically Motivated Attacks: Who, What & How → Tim Mooney: Politically Motivated Attacks: Who, What & H

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Tony Martignetti

MAY 26, 2025

Jason Shim & Meico Marquette Whitlock:Healthier Productivity From AI Our annual duo returns with tips and resources to make your use of artificial intelligence better for you. They also go beyond AI with many smartphone strategies, inbox management, and Meico shares his shutdown ritual for bedtime. Theyre Jason Shim, from Canadian Centre for Nonprofit … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 26, 2025: Healthier Productivity From AI → Jason Shim & Meico Marquette Whitlock:Healt

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Tony Martignetti

MAY 18, 2025

Mandy Kutschied & Sam Hanley: Employee Wellness Meet a company where one of the employees is a wellness coach for all the others. Mandy Kutschied and Sam Hanley are with The Fresh Perspective Group. They share practical strategies for employee wellness; ergonomic resources; a 4-day work week; productivity tips; and, talk about the ethics of … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 19, 2025: Employee Wellness & Email Deliverability → Mandy Kutschied & Sam Hanley: Employee W

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Tony Martignetti

MARCH 2, 2025

Julia Campbell:Julia Campbell On Social Media The social media maven returns to share her thinking and advice on short form video; ads; working within algorithms; content moderation; and, privacy policies. Lets talk about X; Facebook; LinkedIn; Bluesky; Instagram; YouTube; and, TikTok. Julia is a nonprofit social marketing consultant. Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for March 3, 2025: Julia Campbell On Social Media → Julia Campbell:Julia Campbel

Media

Tony Martignetti

JUNE 1, 2025

Fabiana Melndez Ruiz: Storytelling & Local Media Fabiana Melndez Ruiz reminds us of the value of sound storytelling, and how to get your house in order before you go public with your stories. She shares sound advice on the great value of local media and how to build the journalist relationships that will help … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for June 2, 2025: Storytelling & Local Media → Fabiana Melndez Ruiz: Storytelling & Local Media Fabiana Melndez Ruiz reminds us of t

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Tony Martignetti

JULY 27, 2025

Claire Meyerhoff, Kate Martignetti, Scott Stein, Gene Takagi & Amy Sample Ward: 750th Show! It’s Nonprofit Radio’s 750th show and 15th Anniversary Jubilee. To celebrate, co-host Claire Meyerhoff shares her “Ode to Nonprofit Radio.” We have our associate producer, Kate Martignetti; 3 live songs from Scott Stein, including our theme “Cheap Red Wine;” and, … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for July 28, 2025: 750th Show!

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Tony Martignetti

JUNE 8, 2025

Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons: Consciousness & Intentionality In Work & Retirement Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons wrote a book for retirement planning that has value for anyone, at any age, who aspires to fulfillment and joy through all the stages and pages of their professional and personal lives. She walks you through the value of play; embracing … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for June 2, 2025: Consciousness & Intentionality In Work & Retirement → Elizabeth Zelinka P

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Tony Martignetti

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Stacy Palmer & Andrew Simon: The Chronicle of Philanthropy Leaders Stacy Palmer is CEO of the now nonprofit newspaper, and the editor-in-chief is Andrew Simon. We talk about the transition from privately held to 501(c)(3); their plans for growth; the mission, values and priorities guiding them; new content that’s coming; improving mass media’s coverage … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for December 2, 2024: The Chronicle of Philanthropy Leaders → Stacy Palmer & Andrew Simon: The

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Robert Penna: How We Got Here It’s the story of the unpredictable trajectory that led to today’s U.S. nonprofit sector. How did we come to be what we are? The history is told by Dr. Robert Penna, author of the book, “Braided Threads.” (This originally aired August 3, 2018.) Listen to the podcast Get … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 21, 2024: How We Got Here → Robert Penna: How We Got Here It’s the story of the unpredictable trajectory that led to today’s U.S. no

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Marina Martinez-Bateman: Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity First, what is toxic productivity? Then, as your teams use technology more often for work, how might your practices be hurting the people who work with you? Finally, what are the better practices and policies? It’s all covered by Marina Martinez-Bateman, at New Coyote Consulting. (This … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 14, 2024: Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity → Marina Martinez-Bateman: Tech

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 6, 2024

DeaRonda Harrison: Grants Readiness & Success DeaRonda Harrison helps you get ready to accept grants and shares strategies for successful grants research, writing and outcomes. Also, how to win grants quickly (it shouldn’t take years!); how to turn a one-time grant into multiyear funding; and her recommendations for grant research platforms. DeaRonda is the president … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 7, 2024: Grants Readiness & Success → DeaRonda Harrison: Gra

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Tony Martignetti

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Amy Sample Ward: AI, Organizational & Personal Artificial Intelligence is ubiquitous, so here’s another conversation about its impacts on the nonprofit and human levels. Amy Sample Ward, the big picture thinker, the adult in the room, contrasts with our host’s diatribe about AI sucking the humanity out of nonprofit professionals and all unwary users.

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Tony Martignetti

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Russell James: Quantitative Fundraising Research You can stop relying on conventional wisdom passed on through webinars and conferences. There’s a plethora of quantitative research on how to optimize storytelling to get your best fundraising outcomes. What is social emotion, how do you evoke it and why should you? How much story detail is not enough … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 23, 2024: Quantitative Fundraising Research → Russell James: Quantitative Fundraising

Pass-Through

Tony Martignetti

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Judy Levine: Board Members Are People Too One size fits all rules may not make sense for your board, especially if you’re embracing diversity and equity in board membership. Judy Levine is a longtime board coach, trainer and consultant, and she led Cause Effective for 17 years. She’s now an independent consultant. This originally … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 16, 2024: Board Members Are People Too → Judy Levine: Board Members Are People Too One size fits all rule

Consulting

Tony Martignetti

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Kerry Hecht: A Different Take On Donor Retention Most donor retention research is on process. Like, get your acknowledgment letters out within 24 hours. Kerry Hecht’s research takes a fresh look at how to keep folks with you. She shares her thinking on getting people to donate time (volunteering), and donating through purchases. Kerry … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for September 9, 2024: A Different Take On Donor Retention → Kerry Hecht: A Different Take On Donor Retention Most

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Tony Martignetti

MARCH 10, 2024

Gene Takagi: Election Year Activities In this presidential election year, everything related to politics is prohibited, right? Not so fast. It’s not that simple. There are actions you can take, including lobbying on ballot measures. As long as you follow the rules. There’s no one better to explain those rules than Gene Takagi, our … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for March 11, 2024: Election Year Activities → Gene Takagi: Election Year Activities In this presidential election yea

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Tony Martignetti

MARCH 3, 2024

Stephanie Chandler: Publish Your Book, Thought Leader Thought leadership can be valuable to you, your nonprofit, or both. Publishing a nonfiction book is one way to become a thought leader or expand your credentials. From outlining and writing to publishing and marketing, Stephanie Chandler shares her personal experiences and professional wisdom. She’s CEO of … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for March 4, 2024: Publish Your Book, Thought Leader → Stephanie Chandler: Publish Your B

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Tony Martignetti

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Esther Choy: Your Partnerships With FGWs First Generation Wealth creators have different values and mindsets than those who inherited their wealth. And FGWs far outnumber the inheritors. Esther Choy’s research helps you understand these folks and how to build valuable relationships with them. She’s president of Leadership Story Lab. (This originally aired May 17, … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for February 26, 2024: Your Partnerships With FGWs → Esther Choy: Your Partnerships W

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Tony Martignetti

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Jay Frost: Frustrations & Opportunities With Jay Frost Jay returns to share his reflections on four decades in the nonprofit community. There are things he’d like to see us doing better, that the sector has been talking about for many years. But they haven’t changed much. Yet he remains optimistic, so he recognizes the brighter … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for February 19, 2024: Frustrations & Opportunities With Jay Frost → Jay Frost: Frustrations & Opportunities Wit

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Tony Martignetti

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Laurie Krauz: Overcome Your Fear Of Public Speaking We’d rather face death or the dentist. We’d rather talk about money or sex, than have to speak to an audience. Even a small one. Laurie Krauz can help you overcome your anxiety around talking in public, with her preparation strategies. She’s a presentation skills coach, who … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for February 12, 2024: Overcome Your Fear Of Public Speaking → Laurie Krauz: Overcome Your Fear Of Public Speaking We’d rath

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Tony Martignetti

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Edgar Villanueva: Zombie Loyalists Peter Shankman is a 5x best selling author, entrepreneur and corporate keynote speaker. His book “Zombie Loyalists” focuses on customer service; creating rabid fans who do your social media, marketing and PR for you. Peter’s book isn’t new, but his strategies and tactics are timeless. This originally aired 12/19/14.

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Tony Martignetti

JANUARY 28, 2024

Edgar Villanueva: Decolonizing Wealth Edgar Villanueva’s book, “Decolonizing Wealth,” takes an innovative look at the purpose of wealth. His thesis is that the solutions to the damage and trauma caused by American capitalism, including philanthropy—can be gleaned from the values and wisdom of our nation’s original people. He’s a Native American working in philanthropy.

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Tony Martignetti

JANUARY 21, 2024

Kiersten Hill: Team Engagement Tips The company Firespring uses unusual and fun strategies to engage their 185 employees, so everyone lives and celebrates the Firespring values—each day. We’re talking Firestarter meetings; Culture Club; Power of Three; and more. Kiersten Hill shares her employee experience to spark your thinking about team engagement.

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Tony Martignetti

JANUARY 14, 2024

Bryan Shane: Performance Measurement There’s a systematic method for you to get feedback on your nonprofit’s finances; programs, clients; and employees. It’s both art and science. Bryan Shane explains this management and decision-making tool. He’s co-author of the book, “The Leadership-Driven Method to Performance Measurement.” Listen to the podcast Get Nonprofit Radio insider alerts!

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Tony Martignetti

JANUARY 9, 2024

Amy Sample Ward & Gene Takagi: Our Esteemed Contributors’ 2024 Outlooks Amy Sample Ward and Gene Takagi kick off the New Year with what they’ll be keeping eyes on this year. They delve into artificial intelligence (AI); the presidential election; donor advised funds; workers’ rights; and more.

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Tony Martignetti

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Doug White: Lessons From The UPenn President’s Resignation Two weeks ago, the president of the University of Pennsylvania resigned, in large part because major donors to the University harshly criticized her publicly, withdrew their donations, and encouraged others to do the same. Can you prevent an uprising at your nonprofit? How do you manage … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for December 18, 2023: Lessons From The UPenn President’s Resignation → Doug White: Lessons

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Tony Martignetti

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Gene Takagi: Lessons From The Sam Altman & OpenAI Headlines Our legal contributor, Gene Takagi, returns to first, unravel the story in his clear, plain language way. Then he shares his wisdom on the takeaways for nonprofits including good governance, proper documentation, gift acceptance, commercial co-ventures, and more. Gene is managing attorney of NEO, … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for December 4, 2023: Lessons From The Sam Altman & OpenAI Headlines → Gene Takagi:

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