Nonprofit Vision With Gregory Nielsen

Episode 175: Tierah "Bob" Lothbrok: Decide. Scenes from a Lifetime of Decisions

What if indecision costs us more than making the wrong decision? In this episode, I sit down with Tierah “Bob” Lothbrok, author of Decide: Scenes from a Lifetime of Deci

Episode 174: Dave LeVan: When Nonprofits Merge: Leading Through Change Without Losing the Mission

What happens when a nonprofit merger becomes more than a possibility—and starts to become a reality? In this episode, I sit down with Dave LeVan, CEO of Water for Good, t

Episode 173: John Molineux: Disrupting Human Trafficking Before It Happens

What if we could stop human trafficking before exploitation ever begins? In this episode, I speak with John Molineux, CEO & Founder of Love Justice International, about

Episode 172: Allison Wyatt: Designing Equitable Compensation in Nonprofits

In this episode, Greg sits down with Allison Wyatt to explore how nonprofit compensation systems can unintentionally reinforce inequity—and what leaders can do about it.

Episode 171: Samantha Heffner: 6 Fundraising Myths That Hold Nonprofit Boards Back

What if the biggest barriers to nonprofit fundraising are the misconceptions board members believe? Greg Nielsen and Samantha Heffner debunk six common fundraising myths

Episode 170: Vanessa Wakeman: Communications as Governance

In this episode of Nonprofit Vision, Gregory Nielsen sits down with The Wakeman Agency CEO, Vanessa Wakeman, to explore why communications should be treated not as a “nic

Episode 169: Dave Neumann: Mission Success Through Culture and Coaching

Gregory Nielsen sits down with leadership expert Dave Neumann to explore a powerful truth: mission success doesn’t just depend on strategy—it depends on culture. Togethe

Episode 168: Justin Goodhew: A Modern Take on Event Fundraising

Are events still worth the effort? In this episode of Nonprofit Vision, Greg sits down with Justin Goodhew, CEO of Trellis, to explore how nonprofits can modernize event

Episode 167: Mary Kay Delvo: The Seasonal Board Cycle

Strong boards don’t happen by accident—they are built with intention over time. In this episode of Nonprofit Vision, Greg is joined by governance expert Mary Kay Delvo f

Episode 166: Dennis Miller: What Every Nonprofit CEO Needs to Know

Dennis Miller and I dive into What Every Nonprofit CEO Needs to Know: A Guide to Achieving Your Organization’s True Potential. Together, we explore the essential competen

Episode 165: TD Smyers: Unlocking the Power of Open Source Board Recruiting

Greg sits down with TD Smyers, CEO of BoardBuild, to explore the transformative potential of open source board recruiting. They dive into how nonprofits can leverage tran

Episode 164: Mitch Stein: Donor Advised Funds

🎙️ In this episode, Greg sits down with Mitch Stein of Chariot to unpack one of the fastest-growing forces in philanthropy: donor advised funds (DAFs). Together, they exp

Episode 163: Dacia Moore: Sustaining the Changemakers

Greg sits down with Dacia Moore for an honest conversation about mental health in the nonprofit sector. Together, they explore the unique stressors nonprofit leaders face

Episode 162: Mark and Rabbi Erica Gerson: Global Health Challenges: The Power of Private Philanthropy

In this episode, Greg sits down with Mark Gerson and Rabbi Eric Gerson, co-founders of African Mission Healthcare (AMH), to explore the urgent global health challenges fa

Episode 161: Catherine Wilson:

Greg is joined by Catherine Wilson, CEO of United Way of Greater Newark, for a powerful conversation about the role of financial literacy in advancing equity and economic

Episode 160: Katerina Manoff: Rethinking Community

How do you build community when leading a fully virtual organization? Katerina Manoff is the founder & CEO of ENGin, a global nonprofit that has paired over 50,000 Englis

Episode 159: Bethany Snyder: Successful Advocacy for Nonprofits

Bethany Snyder joins Greg to dive into successful advocacy strategies for nonprofits. Join us as we explore proven tactics, tools, and real-world examples that empower or

Episode 158: Matthew Nash: Cryptocurrency and Nonprofits

The intersection of cryptocurrency and nonprofits is creating new opportunities for innovative fundraising, enabling organizations to tap into digital assets while promot

Episode 157: Stephanie Beasley: Federal Uncertainty, Nonprofits, and Philanthropy

Nonprofits are currently navigating challenges from federal funding freezes to uncertain outcomes for those served. Stephanie Beasley from The Chronicle of Philanthropy j

Episode 156: Tim Coetzee: Partnering for Impact

Tim Coetzee, CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, brings a unique view on the intersection of science, policy and community care in tackling this widespread an