What Real Support for Parental Leave Looks Like
Beth Wanner Offering parental leave is one thing, but creating a workplace where employees can confidently take that leave without worrying...
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Nonprofit Leadership Podcast
The Nonprofit Leadership Podcast discusses important issues facing nonprofit leaders in our community and features real stories from real leaders about what strategies and practices have mad...
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20 of 326 episodesHow a Small Group of College Students Launched a National Movement
This is repost of a previously published episode. In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Aidan Reilly, co-founder of The Farmlink Pr...
“From Aristotle to Zuckerberg”, Learn How and When Philanthropy First Started and Where We Have Gone Wrong Today
Ever wondered how philanthropy and charity first began? The answer may surprise you! The Greek roots for the word “philanthropy” refer to th...
How Can You Future-Proof Your Fundraising?
This is repost of a previously published episode. 2020 skyrocketed the move to online giving for all donors who give to nonprofits. Organiza...
How Airbnb Is Doing Something Very Different with Their Social Impact
Christoph Gorder This is repost of a previously published episode. In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter sits down...
Are You Dreaming Big Enough for Your Organization?
This is repost of a previously published episode. In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Dan Pallotta—renowned author, TED Talk spea...
How to create a healthy culture that leads to greater impact
A healthy nonprofit culture is not a “soft” issue—it directly affects employee retention, trust, innovation, performance, and ultimately an...
What would you do with not just one but two multi-million-dollar gifts?
What happens when a nonprofit receives not one, but two transformational, unrestricted gifts worth millions of dollars? In this episode, Rob...
What values-driven leadership looks like
What does values-driven leadership look like when a nonprofit is growing rapidly, facing increasing demand, and making difficult decisions a...
How to Lead When Life Is Unraveling Around You
What happens when you’re responsible for holding a nonprofit organization together while your personal life is falling apart? In this episod...
Noah’s brief life led to lasting legacy
Matthew Efird How can profound grief be transformed into purpose, empathy, and a legacy that serves others? In this powerful episode of the...
The Missing Middle: How Ivory Innovations Is Seeking to Address the Housing Crisis
Amy Tomasso America’s housing crisis is not only about affordability—it is also about a lack of diverse housing options for people at differ...
A Nonprofit Driving Meaningful Change for the Unhoused
Preston Cochrane Housing is essential, but is it enough to create lasting change for people experiencing chronic homelessness? In this episo...
How Transparency Can Improve Donor Retention
Donors want to know that their generosity is making a real difference. Yet many gifts can feel like they disappear into a “black box,” leavi...
How Our Brains Are Wired for Generosity and Why It Matters
Why do people give—and what happens in the brain when they decide to support a cause? Rob Harter sits down with fundraising strategist, beha...
How to Not Just Survive but Thrive in Leadership
Dr. Doris Macharia In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter speaks with Dr. Doris Macharia, President of the Elizabet...
How Building Trust Can Accelerate Impact
In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Dr. Rob Harter speaks with Clare Durrett and Dr. Terri Thompson of Answer ALS about how...
Investing in the Next Generation: Why the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Is All In
Jay Williams In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter talks with Jay Williams, President and CEO of the Greater Hartf...
From Heartbreak to Impact: Channeling Loss Into a Movement for Positive Change
In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter speaks with Michelle Dubiski, mother of Madison Dubiski, who tragically lost her life during the 2021 Astrow...
What is the essence of effective leadership?
Hanna Bauer In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Rob Harter talks with Hanna Bauer, founder of HEARTnomics®, about what it r...