Nonprofit Mission: Impact

Measure What Matters: A Practical Approach to Nonprofit Program Evaluation

How does a nonprofit know whether its programs are actually creating the change it hopes to achieve? Program evaluation can sometimes feel overly technical or out of reac

Cut Through the Noise: A More Holistic Approach to Nonprofit Communications

Cutting through the noise does not necessarily require nonprofits to communicate more—it requires them to communicate with greater alignment, consistency, and attention t

Why a Retreat Isn't Enough: Creating a Nonprofit Strategic Plan That Stays Relevant

Strategic planning is not just a retreat—it is a comprehensive, ongoing process that helps nonprofit organizations build alignment around where they are going and how the

From Martyrdom to Thriving: Reimagining the Nonprofit Sector

Creating a Healthier, More Humane Nonprofit Sector A healthier nonprofit sector requires organizations to make intentional choices about how they support their people,

Beyond the Board Room: How Inclusive Strategic Planning Creates Stronger Nonprofits

Inclusive nonprofit strategic planning is not simply about inviting more people to the table—it is about intentionally engaging the right stakeholders at the right stages

Questions That Make Nonprofit Leaders More Strategic

Being more strategic starts with changing the questions nonprofit leaders ask themselves. This episode brings together insights from a dozen previous conversations to sho

You Can't Predict the Future—But You Can Prepare for It: Scenario Planning for Nonprofits

In these times of constant disruption, nonprofit leaders do not need to abandon strategy—they need a different kind of strategy tool. Host Carol Hamilton introduces scena

Permission Slips Every Nonprofit Leader Needs Right Now

Burnout, uncertainty, and the pressure to have all the answers have become familiar realities for many nonprofit leaders. This episode of Nonprofit Mission: Impact offers

More Staff Won't Necessarily Solve Nonprofit Burnout

More money and more staff are often seen as the solution to nonprofit burnout and overextension, but this episode challenges that assumption. On this episode of Nonprofit

Creating Cultures of Belonging in Nonprofit Organizations

Equity work in nonprofits requires more than diversifying leadership pipelines—it calls for organizations to examine how workplace culture, decision-making structures, hi

The Five Essential Steps of an Inclusive Nonprofit Strategic Planning Process

Strategic planning creates the space nonprofit organizations need to move from reactive decision-making toward shared clarity, intentional action, and stronger alignment.

Letting Go of the Superhero Myth in Nonprofit Leadership

Leaning into your humanity as a leader—rather than trying to be a superhero—creates healthier organizations, stronger teams, and more sustainable impact. In this reflecti

Inclusive Strategic Planning for Nonprofits: 4 Principles to Build Alignment and Impact

 Inclusive Strategic Planning for Nonprofits: 4 Principles to Build Alignment and Impact A more effective approach to strategic planning centers on collaboration, share

Is nonprofit leadership burnout a given? Rethinking the sector's culture

Creating a healthier, more sustainable nonprofit sector requires shifting away from perfectionism, overwork, and martyrdom toward cultures that prioritize progress, human

Nonprofit Strategic Planning for Clarity, Alignment, and Focus in a Turbulent World

Strategic planning at its best offers nonprofit leaders a way to create clarity, alignment, and shared direction in an increasingly uncertain environment. Unfortunately s

Strategic podcasting for nonprofits with Andrea Klunder

How can nonprofits use podcasting strategically to strengthen community engagement, support learning and evaluation, and build long-term relationships? In episode 146 of

Podcasthon 2026: Nonprofit Sector Under Pressure: Why It Matters More Than Ever

The nonprofit sector is under growing pressure, and this episode explores what's at stake while making the case for its essential role in filling gaps, strengthening demo

Conferences & Convenings that Engage for Nonprofits & Associations with Lee Gimpel

Too many nonprofit and association conferences and convenings are built around logistics and tradition rather than purpose and participation. In episode 144 of Nonprofit

People Centered HR for Nonprofits with MR Rolfe

People-centered HR isn't a luxury—it's essential. Learn how nonprofit leaders can build equitable, transparent, and humane people practices that strengthen their organiza

When Strategy Meets Organization Design for Nonprofits with Jeanne Bell

Nonprofit organization design is about how an organization works: how decisions get made, how power flows, how people collaborate across boundaries, and how strategy actu