The Nonprofit MBA Podcast with Stephen Halasnik

How New Nonprofit Executive Directors Can Thrive - Nonprofit MBA 9.11

Becoming a nonprofit executive director can mean moving from leading programs to managing an entire organization, often without formal training in fundraising, finance, o

Why Nonprofit Grants Get Rejected and How to Improve Your Chances - Nonprofit MBA 9.10

Grant funding is becoming more competitive, and even strong nonprofit organizations are seeing proposals rejected. In this episode of the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, Stephen

From Corporate to Nonprofit Leadership: What Executives Need to Know – Nonprofit MBA 9.9

What changes when an experienced corporate executive moves into nonprofit leadership? In this episode of the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, Stephen Halasnik of Financing Soluti

Nonprofit Leadership Lessons: From Founder to CEO - NonProfit MBA 9.8

Every nonprofit eventually reaches a point where the leadership skills that fueled its early success are no longer enough to support its next stage of growth. Building an

Why More Fundraising Data Has Not Led to Better Fundraising Decisions - NonProfit MBA 9.7

Stephen Halasnik, Managing Partner of Financing Solutions, speaks with nonprofit leaders and finance professionals about the real-world financial challenges organizations

How Nonprofits Can Use AI to Reach More Donors and Build Stronger Giving Strategies- Nonprofit MBA 9.6

Artificial intelligence is changing how nonprofits attract donors, improve visibility, and strengthen fundraising strategies. In this episode of The Nonprofit MBA Podcast

How A Nonprofit Can Address Financial Challenges in an Era of Uncertainty

In this episode, Stephen Halasnik speaks with Dr. Adam Aponte about how nonprofits can manage cash-flow gaps, funding delays, and working-capital challenges in today's un

Is Your Nonprofit Mission Achievable? – Nonprofit MBA 9.4

Is your nonprofit mission actually achievable? In today's uncertain funding environment, nonprofit leaders are being pushed to prove not only that their work matters, b

Change Management in Nonprofit Strategy: How Smart Organizations Stay Ready for What Comes Next - Nonprofit MBA 9.3

Change management in nonprofit strategy has become increasingly important as nonprofit leaders balance mission, funding uncertainty, and leadership transitions. In today'

Why Fast, Secure, Reliable Nonprofit Websites Matter More Than Ever- Nonprofit MBA 9.2

Nonprofit leaders often overlook website maintenance, security, and speed. Yet, a nonprofit website is critical infrastructure for fundraising, donor trust, and search vi

The New Math of Doing Good: How Nonprofits Can Thrive in Uncertain Times - NonProfit MBA 9.1

Nonprofit financial management has become one of the most important challenges facing nonprofit leaders today. Economic uncertainty, changing donor priorities, and shifti

How We Grew Our Nonprofit to $30 million - NonProfit MBA 8.34

In this episode of the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, host Stephen Halasnik speaks with Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, about how a small garage-based Christm

Your Nonprofit Staff: Building Your Strategic Asset - NonProfit MBA 8.33

In this episode of the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, Stephen Halasnik sits down with nonprofit HR expert Allison Wyatt, from Edgility Talent Partners, to explore why an organiza

How Nonprofits Can Survive Tough Grant Cycles and Reduce Staff Burnout - NonProfit MBA 8.32

In this episode of the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, Stephen Halasnik talks with Michael Toguchi, Chief Strategy Officer at eResources, about how nonprofits can streamline grant

How Nonprofit Arts Organizations Evolve for Community Impact- NonProfit MBA 8.31

In today's rapidly changing nonprofit landscape, nonprofit arts organizations are facing significant challenges. Traditional models of fundraising, ticket sales, and audi

How Nonprofits Can Grow Faster by Taking Risks Like For-Profit Businesses- NonProfit MBA 8.30

Nonprofits have traditionally operated with a mindset of caution, focusing primarily on mission-driven work while avoiding financial risk. While this approach promotes st

Nonprofit Marketing Strategy: Modernize Your Messaging- NonProfit MBA 8.29

For many nonprofit leaders, communication feels like an afterthought, something to address once the real work is done. Yet, in today's media-saturated world, a clear, emo

High-Net-Worth Donors and Major Gifts Fundraising: What Really Works Today- NonProfit MBA 8.28

The New Era of Nonprofit Fundraising: Fewer Donors, Bigger Gifts In today's nonprofit landscape, one thing is clear: major gifts are driving the deepest impact. Accordi

Building Revenue Streams to Help Fund Your Nonprofit NonProfit MBA 8.27

The New Reality for Nonprofit Funding For decades, nonprofits have relied heavily on a mix of grants, donations, and government funding to sustain their missions. But a

Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Donor-Advised Fund Strategy NonProfit MBA 8.26

The Quiet Revolution Reshaping Charitable Giving In recent years, one of the most powerful forces shaping philanthropy hasn't come from a new fundraising platform or vir