Good Nonsense

Building Empathy Muscle — with Michael Le

Attorney-turned-nonprofiteer Michael Le is a delightful human. The kind you simply enjoy getting to know. The kind who believes in building “empathy muscle” by planting h

Strategy, Change, and Teal Pumpkins — with Veronica LaFemina

Ever since Tasha and Evan learned about Veronica LaFemina’s concept of a one-page strategic plan, they were hooked. Years later, it’s been exciting following along as she

Going Beyond Elections to Reimagine Democracy — with Sam Reusch

Nonprofiteers may not think of “democracy work” as nonprofit work, but it absolutely is. On this episode, Apathy is Boring’s executive director Sam Reusch talks about how

A totally and completely serious nonprofit meditation—with Evan Wildstein

Nonprofiteers, as we enter the fun of year-end mishegoss, we know you need a moment to pause, reflect, and smell the bagels. Join us for this brief, five-minute meditatio

Being Curious, Empathetic, Affirming, and Helpful — with Tim Parsons

We were delighted to be Tim Parsons’ first-ever podcast, and what a deep conversation it was. From Dungeons & Dragons to empathy to disorienting dilemmas and beyond, Tim

Doing Big Things as an Introverted Leader — with Kimberly Lewis

Kimberly Lewis is a wonderfully warm nonprofit leader who pairs grit with grace. From saving an agency from bankruptcy to walking the floor at Goodwill, this conversation

Building a Future We May Never See Ourselves — with Matthew Ratz

“What is is not what will always be.” If Matthew Ratz had a family crest, this might be the phrase it dons. A nonprofiteer for 15+ years, Matthew weaves that spirit into

Getting Nonprofit Loud — with Maia Iva

Whether she’s saving Ukrainian animals in need or building scalable nonprofit infrastructure, Maia Iva is an expert in getting loud. And Maia’s work isn’t simply compelli

Nonprofit Punk Rock Possibilities — with Aleda Gagarin

In this episode, we’re joined by Aleda Gagarin, a nonprofiteer who rocks AND rolls. As VP of Influence, Aleda leads big work at Candid… when she’s not stirring up the sec

Social Impact Staff Retention — with Michelle Flores Vryn

On this special summer episode, we're showcasing a LinkedIn Live event we hosted with our friend, Michelle Flores Vryn. During the conversation, we spoke with Michelle ab

A fabulous first season — with Tasha and Evan

On this episode, Tasha and Evan give a happy, little recap of the soulful, practical, and often hilarious conversations they had during Season One. The trip down memory l

Good grief — with Samira Moosavi

On this episode we’re joined by Samira Moosavi, a nonprofiteer who makes it her task to support people navigating life’s great challenges. Her work is no small feat—being

Being seen, heard, and valued — with Maryann Kerr

On this episode we’re joined by Maryann Kerr, a nonprofit rockstar who has graced the field with her awesomeness for more than 40 years. Part sage, part truthsayer, part

Race, age & boundaries — with Jonah Nigh

On this episode we’re joined by Jonah Nigh—part fundraiser, part stand up comic (yes, seriously), part TV star (yes, again, seriously), and more. Having been at the helm

Nonprofit systems... and how we change them — with Michelle Flores Vryn

In this episode, we’re joined by the one and only Michelle Flores Vryn. With serious chops as a practitioner and partner in marketing, communications, fundraising, and st

The nonprofit job hunt — with Brieanna Quinn

In this episode, we’re joined by Brieanna Quinn, a 25-year fundraising veteran who’s been refreshingly open and honest with the world about her nonprofit job search. Alo

The nonprofit retention revolution — with Erica Keswin

In this episode, we’re joined by Erica Keswin, the three-time (!) Wall Street Journal bestselling author on all-things-great human leadership. While not a nonprofiteer, h

The "run nonprofits like a business" fallacy — with Ariel Glassman

In this episode, we’re joined by fellow rabble-rouser Ariel Glassman. Ariel’s helped organizations (on four continents!) raise tens of millions of dollars through a colle

Getting out of the house — with Melinda English

In this very first episode of Good Nonsense, we’re starting strong with a conversation that hits at the heart of what’s wrong (and what’s possible) in the nonprofit world