Future Nonprofit

Nathan Chappell on Nonprofit AI: Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good

“We have agency in this. AI is a mirror to humanity. And I think that becomes a moral imperative to push our way to the front of that mirror.” – Nathan Chappell Have you

Jessica Jackley on How to Embrace Tension as a Leader & Build an Unforgettable Organization

“You should ask yourself first, what truly, like in your bones, do you actually value and what do you really wanna get done in the world?” –Jessica Jackley Jessica Jackl

Melissa Russell on Scaling Innovation, Culture, & Team Alignment (charity: water)

“When you make the transition from operator to leader, you have to be intentional about how you’re defining success.”—Melissa Russell What does it actually take to scale

PART 2 | Ben Webb on the Most Effective Approach to Nonprofit Marketing (International Justice Mission)

“Much of what I've encountered throughout my career is people building a campaign to keep the organization happy versus meeting a clear, objective goal.” –Ben Webb (Did

PART 1 | Ben Webb on Leading Without Losing the Mission (International Justice Mission)

As a leader, facing distractions is part of the job. Ben Webb, CMO of International Justice Mission (IJM), is committed to finding what he calls “sandcastles” in leaders

Battling Burnout Through Life-Affirming Systems (Rachel Currie Triska, VolunteerNow)

“If you have one person in burnout, you can't address it by dealing directly with the symptoms of that person. It's the system that's making people burnout, not individua

What Nonprofits Risk When Focusing Only on Short-Term ROI (with Jaclyn Jones)

“I don't think there’s a generosity crisis. What I think we're seeing is less about the heart of people and more about the struggles people are going through right now.”

Feeding Community: Dan Zauderer on Multiplying Meals, Connection, & Impact in New York City

“We're tackling the crisis of food insecurity, but we're also tackling this epidemic of disconnection. And we're building bridges and building connections that people are

Building a Memorable Brand: Jim Moriarty on Why Attention, Trust, & Competency Matter More Than Ever

“I do not believe that nonprofits live in a separate world. I believe that they live in the same world [as every other brand].” –Jim Moriarty Nonprofits aren’t operating

Succession, Legacy, & the Next Generation: A Conversation with Steve Woodworth

Many leaders build for today. Strategic leaders build for tomorrow. Steve Woodworth is one of those rare leaders who’s spent his life focused on legacy—measuring success

Putting Trafficking Out of Business: Jeremy Vallerand on Building a Global Anti-Trafficking Network

How do you fight global sex trafficking? With a global solution.  Jeremy Vallerand (Atlas Free) shows how networked partnerships, not duplication, drive faster, measurab

Building a Relational Nonprofit Model: How Alan Graham is Mobilizing Austin, TX to Support Their Houseless Neighbors

“What we're trying to do is build a forged family for people that have been despised, outcast, lost and forgotten, and pushed to the furthest fringes of society.”—Alan Gr

Building Local Trust at Scale: How Bob Dalton Is Reimagining Community Impact

“If we're gonna see real change, it has to be done on a local level. My personal mission for the rest of my life is reintegrating localism back into modern society.”—Bob

Hope for Ukraine: Why Donors Follow Impact, Not Just Vision with Yuriy Boyechko

“And the way things are looking in Ukraine, even if the war stops today, it's going to take decades to rebuild and rebuild lives.”—Yuriy Boyechko In 2016, Yuriy Boyechko

From Legacy to Relevance: Jennifer Holloran on the Future of American Bible Society

How do you honor a 200-year legacy without losing relevance for today? That’s the question Dr. Jennifer Holloran has been asking since becoming the first female presiden

RESCHOOL: Amy Anderson - How to Lead Innovation Within a System That Feels Stuck

“When you understand the humans and the interests, needs, desires, and context within which they function, you can design systems that reflect those needs.” - Amy Anderso

READING PALS: Michelle Curren - One Volunteer Hour a Week That Transforms a Child's Future

“If you're a positive adult who can offer support, there's a huge impact. 86% of our kids quadruple their literacy learning rate.” - Michelle Curren Sometimes the most m

ATHENA: Holly Smithson - Embracing the Unknown, Welcoming Vulnerability, & Voicing Your Power

“So many people are not voicing their power.” - Holly Smithson What if your biggest strength is the thing you’ve been told is your greatest weakness? In this episode, T

MEASURE: Meme Styles - How to Champion Equity Through Community-Led Research

“There was no real mechanism for measuring what we meant when we said build trust… Who was creating the surveys? What was the methodology? What were the metrics assessing

Make It Seen, Make It Simple: How to Make Your Nonprofit’s Story Shareable [Panel Discussion]

Today, your audience is more aware than ever before of injustices impacting our world. They’re eager to help, but unsure of the best way to make a difference. As a nonpro