Nonprofit Nook

Has Your Nonprofit Drifted? with Sharmon Lebby

How does a nonprofit end up doing work nobody remembers signing up for? Sharmon Lebby is the Founder and CEO of Blessed Designs Consulting, where she helps nonprofits an

What a Board That Has Your Back Looks Like with Allison Wyatt

How can an executive director tell whether her board is actually supporting her, or just showing up for meetings? Allison Wyatt is the Founder and CEO of Edgility Talent

Less Heroics, More Flywheel with Suzanne Smith

What happens to your nonprofit when you take a week off? If your phone never stops buzzing, Suzanne Smith would say your organization is trying to tell you something. Su

Collaboration Is the New Currency with Bradley Harris

What if the answer to a tight budget isn't another ask, but a better partner? Bradley Harris has spent more than 13 years working across nonprofit leadership, government

A Place of Hope: Children's Advocacy Center with Kara Shrum

What would it mean for a child to tell the hardest story of their life just once, and then be surrounded by people working together to help them heal? That's the work ha

Is Your Nonprofit Ready for More Money? with Sharmon Lebby

What happens when the big check finally arrives and your organization isn't ready to hold it? Sharmon Lebby has seen it up close. She's the Founder and CEO of Blessed De

When the Shelter Is Full: Spotlight on Families to Freedom

What happens when a victim of abuse finally makes the call, gets accepted into a shelter, and then can't get there? Sarah Nejdl asked herself that question in 2014. She

More Than a Meal: Serving with Dignity at Community Garden Kitchen

What happens when a conversation among friends uncovers a need in your community that’s far bigger than anyone realized? For Angela Poen, Chair of Community Garden Kitch

How Nonprofits Can Use AI Without Losing the Human Touch with Rachael Leventhal Garnett of EAAS AI

AI can save your nonprofit time—but where do you start without sacrificing the human relationships at the heart of your mission? In this episode of The Nonprofit Nook, W

Is Your Nonprofit Financially Sustainable? The Numbers You Can’t Ignore with Melanie Kirton

Is your nonprofit truly financially sustainable—or does everything just look okay because there’s still money in the bank? For a lot of nonprofit leaders and board membe

More Than a Food Pantry: Serving McKinney with Dignity with Melody Krill

What does it look like when a food pantry becomes more than a place to pick up groceries—and instead becomes a place where people feel seen, supported, and treated with d

Stop Treating Social Media Like a Bulletin Board with Sheena Kalso

If social media feels like one more thing on your never-ending nonprofit to-do list, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Sheena Kalso, founder of Behind Your Scenes,

From One Chapter to 400: Luke Mickelson on Scaling a Mission

From One Chapter to 400: Luke Mickelson on Scaling a Mission How do you grow a nonprofit from one local project into an international movement without losing the heart b

Why We Tell People: "Don't Start a Nonprofit" with Anh Nguyen

In this episode of The Nonprofit Nook, Wendy sits down with nonprofit leader and marketing strategist Anh Nguyen to unpack the advice that always gets people's attention:

Unlocking Corporate Support: Strategies for Nonprofits with E Jeff Serrano

Summary In this conversation, Wendy Kidd and E. Jeff Serrano discusses the nuances of corporate engagement for nonprofits, emphasizing the importance of building meaning

REPLAY: Money Matters: Harnessing Bank Relationships for Nonprofit Success with Andrew Lee

In this episode of The NonProfit Nook, host Wendy Kidd is joined by Andrew Lee from First United Bank to discuss the importance of cultivating strong relationships betwee

Perception Matters: Insights with Kendria Taylor

In this episode of The NonProfit Nook, host Wendy Kidd welcomes back Kendria Taylor, a learning and development expert with over 20 years of experience. Kendria shares he

Decoding Nonprofit Finances: Hiring a Bookkeeper, Collaborating and Key Metrics with Kelsey Gleason

Navigating Bookkeeping for Nonprofits: Tips, Tools, and Best Practices In this episode of The NonProfit Nook, host Wendy Kidd is joined by Kelsey Gleason, co-owner of Ed

REPLAY: Creating a Feedback-Friendly Environment: Tools for Team Success and Retention

In this episode of 'The NonProfit Nook,' host Wendy Kidd and guest Kendria Taylor, a learning and development expert, delve into the importance of creating a culture of f

REPLAY: Spotlight: Communities Foundation of Texas & North Texas Giving Day

Maximizing Impact: Inside the Communities Foundation of Texas and North Texas Giving Day In this episode of The NonProfit Nook, host Wendy Kidd converses with Heather Lo