<![CDATA[On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders]]>https://on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 05 Nov 2026 20:47:20 GMTThu, 29 Oct 2026 15:55:37 GMT60John Gillespie, Kim BulgerOn a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission.episodicJohn Gillespie, Kim Bulgerjgillespie@beyondtbl.comno<![CDATA[How to Solve Organizational Friction in Your Nonprofit with Sharon Kittredje]]>Sharon Kittredje is the principal at HIRE Talent Management Solutions, providing HR and talent services to growing organizations, and at Metier Coaching, providing leadership coaching to executives.

On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.

Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.


]]>42ced3f6-e5c8-452e-ae8a-ae05d37cd3dbWed, 05 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonkittredje/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Sharon Kittredje </a>is the principal at HIRE Talent Management Solutions, providing HR and talent services to growing organizations, and at Metier Coaching, providing leadership coaching to executives.</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast</a> is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of <a href="https://scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scaling Nonprofits</a>. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017</a></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: <a href="https://beyondtbl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Bottom Line</a> and <a href="https://evolvemarketing.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evolve Marketing</a>. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.</p><p>Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3JaMn19KCXLGxtMGAwGIR7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:johng@scalingnonprofits.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">johng@scalingnonprofits.org</a> or visit <a href="http://www.scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.scalingnonprofits.org</a>.</p><p><br /></p>no00:11:5612How to Solve Organizational Friction in Your Nonprofit with Sharon Kittredjefull<![CDATA[How this Nonprofit Diversified Revenue to Grow with ED Hannah Chatalbash]]>Hannah Chatalbash is the Executive Director of Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, providing community access to healthy food. An LMSW graduate of Fordham University, Hannah is passionate about building equitable and sustainable communities. In addition to her work with MCHPP, Hannah serves on the Maine Health Mid Coast Hospital Community Board and the Arts Are Elementary Board.

On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.

Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.


]]>e7512b48-2535-4ac5-9ef4-1a1b74cc3041Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:48:09 GMT<p><a href="https://www.mchpp.org/our-team" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>Hannah Chatalbash </strong></b></a>is the Executive Director of <a href="https://www.mchpp.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program</a>, providing community access to healthy food. An LMSW graduate of Fordham University, Hannah is passionate about building equitable and sustainable communities. In addition to her work with MCHPP, Hannah serves on the Maine Health Mid Coast Hospital Community Board and the Arts Are Elementary Board.</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast</a> is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of <a href="https://scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scaling Nonprofits</a>. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017</a></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: <a href="https://beyondtbl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Bottom Line</a> and <a href="https://evolvemarketing.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evolve Marketing</a>. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.</p><p>Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3JaMn19KCXLGxtMGAwGIR7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:johng@scalingnonprofits.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">johng@scalingnonprofits.org</a> or visit <a href="http://www.scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.scalingnonprofits.org</a>.</p><p><br /></p>no00:28:0511How this Nonprofit Diversified Revenue to Grow with ED Hannah Chatalbashfull<![CDATA[How to Tell an Impact Story Funders Actually Fund with Shawn DeCarlo]]>Shawn DeCarlo is the Director of Community Impact at CareOregon, where he has spent over a decade overseeing community impact grantmaking. He works closely with grant recipients, reviewing proposals and guiding selection decisions. Over the years, he’s built relationships with more than 400 community-based organizations, giving him a front-row seat to what works, and what doesn’t, when it comes to proposals to funders. Before joining CareOregon, he led a team of community fundraisers at Oregon Food Bank, developed a corporate portfolio of impact philanthropy clients, and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mongolia.

On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.

Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.


]]>2cbb9b88-3744-4641-85ec-7bfac23201c5Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawndecarlo/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Shawn DeCarlo</a> is the Director of Community Impact at <a href="https://www.careoregon.org/community-partners/home" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CareOregon</a>, where he has spent over a decade overseeing community impact grantmaking. He works closely with grant recipients, reviewing proposals and guiding selection decisions. Over the years, he’s built relationships with more than 400 community-based organizations, giving him a front-row seat to what works, and what doesn’t, when it comes to proposals to funders. Before joining CareOregon, he led a team of community fundraisers at Oregon Food Bank, developed a corporate portfolio of impact philanthropy clients, and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mongolia.</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast</a> is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of <a href="https://scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scaling Nonprofits</a>. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017</a></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: <a href="https://beyondtbl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Bottom Line</a> and <a href="https://evolvemarketing.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evolve Marketing</a>. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.</p><p>Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3JaMn19KCXLGxtMGAwGIR7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:johng@scalingnonprofits.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">johng@scalingnonprofits.org</a> or visit <a href="http://www.scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.scalingnonprofits.org</a>.</p><p><br /></p>no00:30:0318How to Tell an Impact Story Funders Actually Fund with Shawn DeCarlofull<![CDATA[Treating Donors Like Investors to Raise More Money with Stephen King, CPA]]>Stephen King has spent his career helping nonprofits grow and scale. After eight years at EY, he served as CFO and Director of Development at Amnesty International USA, where he raised $20 million annually and helped build the systems behind the organization’s 300% growth. 

He went on to found Virtual Growth, the first online accounting service, which evolved into GrowthForce, one of the largest cloud-based accounting firms. Today, Stephen leads The Fundraising Accountant community, a space where nonprofit leaders can find honest advice, practical resources and the support they need to run better, grow faster, and raise more money.

On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.

Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.


]]>2800e87a-fc9c-4ae5-bf7d-f33aaa23e4d4Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenkingcpa/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen King</a> has spent his career helping nonprofits grow and scale. After eight years at EY, he served as CFO and Director of Development at Amnesty International USA, where he raised $20 million annually and helped build the systems behind the organization’s 300% growth. </p><p>He went on to found Virtual Growth, the first online accounting service, which evolved into GrowthForce, one of the largest cloud-based accounting firms. Today, Stephen leads The <a href="https://fundraisingaccountant.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fundraising Accountant</a> community, a space where nonprofit leaders can find honest advice, practical resources and the support they need to run better, grow faster, and raise more money.</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast</a> is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of <a href="https://scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scaling Nonprofits</a>. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017</a></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: <a href="https://beyondtbl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Bottom Line</a> and <a href="https://evolvemarketing.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evolve Marketing</a>. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.</p><p>Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3JaMn19KCXLGxtMGAwGIR7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:johng@scalingnonprofits.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">johng@scalingnonprofits.org</a> or visit <a href="http://www.scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.scalingnonprofits.org</a>.</p><p><br /></p>no00:26:1715Treating Donors Like Investors to Raise More Money with Stephen King, CPAfull<![CDATA[Inside a Nonprofit’s Pivot to Close a Budget Shortfall with Warren Tranquada]]>Warren Tranquada is the President and CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas. Under his leadership over the past three years, the Center has prioritized growing audiences, diversifying programming, deepening customer engagement and the customer experience, and strengthening finances. Previously, he led strategic planning and business operations for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer where he was responsible for its $50M annual budget.

Prior to NJPAC, Warren was Co-Founder and Partner with the social sector consulting firm Aperio, a Vice President with Chase Manhattan Bank, and a consultant with Bain & Company Canada. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and MBA from Harvard Business School with a focus on nonprofit business structures and social-purpose investment vehicles.

On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.

Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.


]]>5a27c2d2-0f89-4b08-9532-2f2757210a58Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:04:29 GMT<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-tranquada-477155/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Warren Tranquada</a> is the President and CEO of the <a href="https://attpac.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">AT&amp;T Performing Arts Center</a> in Dallas. Under his leadership over the past three years, the Center has prioritized growing audiences, diversifying programming, deepening customer engagement and the customer experience, and strengthening finances. Previously, he led strategic planning and business operations for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer where he was responsible for its $50M annual budget.<br /><br />Prior to NJPAC, Warren was Co-Founder and Partner with the social sector consulting firm Aperio, a Vice President with Chase Manhattan Bank, and a consultant with Bain &amp; Company Canada. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and MBA from Harvard Business School with a focus on nonprofit business structures and social-purpose investment vehicles.</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast</a> is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of <a href="https://scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scaling Nonprofits</a>. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017</a></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: <a href="https://beyondtbl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Bottom Line</a> and <a href="https://evolvemarketing.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evolve Marketing</a>. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.</p><p>Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3JaMn19KCXLGxtMGAwGIR7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:johng@scalingnonprofits.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">johng@scalingnonprofits.org</a> or visit <a href="http://www.scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.scalingnonprofits.org</a>.</p><p><br /></p>no00:18:1814Inside a Nonprofit’s Pivot to Close a Budget Shortfall with Warren Tranquadafull<![CDATA[Stacey Epperson Shares Innovative Earned Income Strategies to Help Your Nonprofit Grow]]>Stacey Epperson is the Founder and CEO of Next Step® Network, a housing intermediary that mobilizes mission-based developers and manufacturers to provide affordable housing solutions. Next Step’s system of Manufactured Housing Done Right® connects responsible financing, homebuyer education, and delivery of high quality, ENERGY STAR® manufactured homes, creating a model that brings more value to the customer and generates greater impact in communities. 

Stacey is an Ashoka Fellow and has completed the Achieving Excellence in Community Development Program at Harvard’s JFK School of Government. Stacey serves as an advisor to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and Aspen Institute Expanding Prosperity Impact Collaborative.

On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.

Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.

]]>639a801e-7e79-45ce-81c5-aaa2199f16d3Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://nextstepus.org/team/stacey-epperson/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stacey Epperson</a> is the Founder and CEO of <a href="https://nextstepus.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Next Step® Network</a>, a housing intermediary that mobilizes mission-based developers and manufacturers to provide affordable housing solutions. Next Step’s system of Manufactured Housing Done Right® connects responsible financing, homebuyer education, and delivery of high quality, ENERGY STAR® manufactured homes, creating a model that brings more value to the customer and generates greater impact in communities. </p><p>Stacey is an Ashoka Fellow and has completed the Achieving Excellence in Community Development Program at Harvard’s JFK School of Government. Stacey serves as an advisor to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and Aspen Institute Expanding Prosperity Impact Collaborative.</p> <p></p><p><a href="https://on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast</a> is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of <a href="https://scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scaling Nonprofits</a>. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: <a href="https://on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com</a></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: <a href="https://beyondtbl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Bottom Line</a> and <a href="https://evolvemarketing.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evolve Marketing</a>. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.</p><p>Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3JaMn19KCXLGxtMGAwGIR7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:johng@scalingnonprofits.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">johng@scalingnonprofits.org</a> or visit <a href="http://www.scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.scalingnonprofits.org</a>.</p><p></p>no00:14:3513Stacey Epperson Shares Innovative Earned Income Strategies to Help Your Nonprofit Growfull<![CDATA[When Strategy Stalls: Why Nonprofits Struggle to Turn Strategic Plans into Action with Kelly Beeland]]>Kelly Beeland is the president and founder of KLB Consulting, where she partners with nonprofit boards and executive teams to align strategy, strengthen governance, and lead change that actually sticks. She’s known for bringing structure, calm, and clarity to messy moments, especially when the stakes are high and the next step isn’t obvious. Kelly has spent 25 years helping purpose-driven leaders lead thoughtful, practical and sustainable transformation. She started her career at Accenture, managing large-scale strategy and change initiatives, and later spent five years at a boutique consulting firm before launching her own practice.

On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.

Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.


]]>221c4359-c41a-4882-9410-810b06bc27cbWed, 04 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellybeeland/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Beeland</a> is the president and founder of <a href="https://kellybeeland.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">KLB Consulting</a>, where she partners with nonprofit boards and executive teams to align strategy, strengthen governance, and lead change that actually sticks. She’s known for bringing structure, calm, and clarity to messy moments, especially when the stakes are high and the next step isn’t obvious. Kelly has spent 25 years helping purpose-driven leaders lead thoughtful, practical and sustainable transformation. She started her career at Accenture, managing large-scale strategy and change initiatives, and later spent five years at a boutique consulting firm before launching her own practice.</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast</a> is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of <a href="https://scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scaling Nonprofits</a>. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017</a></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: <a href="https://beyondtbl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Bottom Line</a> and <a href="https://evolvemarketing.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evolve Marketing</a>. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.</p><p>Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3JaMn19KCXLGxtMGAwGIR7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:johng@scalingnonprofits.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">johng@scalingnonprofits.org</a> or visit <a href="http://www.scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.scalingnonprofits.org</a>.</p><p><br /></p>no00:13:2616When Strategy Stalls: Why Nonprofits Struggle to Turn Strategic Plans into Action with Kelly Beelandfull<![CDATA[Why Nonprofit Burnout is a Leadership Problem with Suzanne Smith]]>Suzanne Smith is a nationally recognized nonprofit strategist, speaker, and author who believes everyone can be a changemaker. As CEO of Social Impact Architects, she has spent 30 years advising nonprofits and social entrepreneurs on how to design strategic solutions to our most pressing social issues. She also authors Social TrendSpotter, named a top nonprofit blog by The Huffington Post. Her new book, The Nonprofit Flywheel, is a practical playbook for sustainable growth filled with real-world examples, reflection questions, and downloadable tools designed to turn ideas into action. Download the free ebook or order a copy today.

On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.

Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.


]]>a59a8bc4-3ad9-4de5-ac76-45854da1f291Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:47:12 GMT<p><a href="https://www.meetsuzanne.com/meet-suzanne" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>Suzanne Smith</strong></b></a> is a nationally recognized nonprofit strategist, speaker, and author who believes everyone can be a changemaker. As CEO of Social Impact Architects, she has spent 30 years advising nonprofits and social entrepreneurs on how to design strategic solutions to our most pressing social issues. She also authors <i><em>Social TrendSpotter, </em></i>named a top nonprofit blog by <i><em>The Huffington Post</em></i>. Her new book,<b><strong> </strong></b><a href="https://www.meetsuzanne.com/nonprofitflywheel" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>The Nonprofit Flywheel</strong></b></a><b><strong>,</strong></b> is a practical playbook for sustainable growth filled with real-world examples, reflection questions, and downloadable tools designed to turn ideas into action. Download the<b><strong> </strong></b><a href="https://www.meetsuzanne.com/nonprofitflywheel#bookdownload" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>free ebook</strong></b></a><b><strong> </strong></b>or<b><strong> </strong></b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nonprofit-Flywheel-Playbook-Sustainable-Strategy/dp/B0HL7D4ZK7/?ref_=tmm_pap_swatch_0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"><b><strong>order a copy</strong></b></a> today.</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast</a> is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of <a href="https://scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scaling Nonprofits</a>. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017</a></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: <a href="https://beyondtbl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Bottom Line</a> and <a href="https://evolvemarketing.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evolve Marketing</a>. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.</p><p>Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3JaMn19KCXLGxtMGAwGIR7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:johng@scalingnonprofits.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">johng@scalingnonprofits.org</a> or visit <a href="http://www.scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.scalingnonprofits.org</a>.</p><p><br /></p>no00:20:0019Why Nonprofit Burnout is a Leadership Problem with Suzanne Smithfull<![CDATA[How Nonprofits Actually Innovate & What Gets in the Way with Leah Kral]]>Leah Kral is a speaker and author of Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results. Her work helps nonprofit leaders build a practical, repeatable approach to innovation that leads to stronger programs, better outcomes, and greater impact. She helps nonprofit leaders build innovative organizations through workshops and consulting focused on creative thinking, program strategies, and meaningful evaluation. Leah is a returned Peace Corps volunteer who served in Jamaica and continues to serve as an active volunteer in her community.

On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Our podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.

Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.


On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.

Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.


]]>9c2c6736-f3c7-462e-bfdd-2872ecb3b92eWed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p><a href="https://leahkral.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Leah Kral</a> is a speaker and author of <i><em>Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results</em></i>. Her work helps nonprofit leaders build a practical, repeatable approach to innovation that leads to stronger programs, better outcomes, and greater impact. She helps nonprofit leaders build innovative organizations through workshops and consulting focused on creative thinking, program strategies, and meaningful evaluation. Leah is a returned Peace Corps volunteer who served in Jamaica and continues to serve as an active volunteer in her community.</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast</a> is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of <a href="https://scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scaling Nonprofits</a>. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017</a></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: <a href="https://beyondtbl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Bottom Line</a> and <a href="https://evolvemarketing.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evolve Marketing</a>. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Our podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.</p><p>Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple podcasts, </a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3JaMn19KCXLGxtMGAwGIR7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify </a>or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:johng@scalingnonprofits.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">johng@scalingnonprofits.org </a>or visit <a href="http://www.scalingnonprofits.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.scalingnonprofits.org.</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast</a> is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of <a href="https://scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Scaling Nonprofits</a>. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: <a href="https://on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com</a></p><p>Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: <a href="https://beyondtbl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Bottom Line</a> and <a href="https://evolvemarketing.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evolve Marketing</a>. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg.</p><p>Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-a-mission-for-nonprofit-leaders/id1847947017" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Apple podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3JaMn19KCXLGxtMGAwGIR7" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:johng@scalingnonprofits.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">johng@scalingnonprofits.org</a> or visit <a href="http://www.scalingnonprofits.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.scalingnonprofits.org</a>.</p><p><br /></p>no00:25:4117How Nonprofits Actually Innovate & What Gets in the Way with Leah Kralfull