Best Nonprofitleadership Podcasts (2025)

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Rise of the AI Agents with Rubin Singh and Ryan Ozimek 51:00

1M ago51:00

51:00

AI agents are making waves in the tech world, with companies like Microsoft and Salesforce leading the charge. But what exactly are AI agents, and how can your organization leverage them effectively? Join Ryan Ozimek and Rubin Singh in this insightful episode as they explain the fundamentals of AI agents and their potential applications in nonprofi…

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Change Management with Heather Ritchie 24:18

6M ago24:18

24:18

This episode brings an expert in change management, Heather Ritchie, to talk about skills. But, skills are more than a set of things you've learned. Skills are what your team, and your organization, need to work together and thrive. Heather is an expert with a long career of curiosity about teams: how do we work together as humans? What are the way…

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Nonprofit Data and Strategy with Taj Carson 48:03

11M ago48:03

48:03

This time on Transforming Nonprofits, Kyle catches up with Taj Carson to geek out on data. What does data mean for information strategy, technology, and the nonprofits of tomorrow? The topic of data is only becoming more and more important, but for so many nonprofits it can be an elusive topic. How are nonprofits making meaningful strides in data? …

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Microsoft's Vision for AI with Ryan Ozimek and Watt Hamlett 38:44

1y ago38:44

38:44

This episode features Watt Hamlett and Ryan Ozimek. With Kyle Haines, they all were invited to attend the inaugural Microsoft Global Leaders Summit. Kyle has known Watt and Ryan for a long time, so they seemed like a logical pair to bring their perspective around what was learned at the conference from Microsoft and its vision for Artificial Intell…

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Homelessness in Nashville—Featuring April Calvin from the Office of Homeless Services 24:58

1+ y ago24:58

24:58

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with April Calvin, Executive Director, Office of Homeless Services in Nashville. Glenn and April discuss what the Office of Homeless Services does, the goals of the OHS, and how they work with Nashville Rescue Mission on the issue of homelessness in Nashville. To learn more about the services offered at Nashv…

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AI Ambush with Johan Hammerstrom 37:09

1+ y ago37:09

37:09

Johan joins Transforming Nonprofits without the benefit of knowing the topic in advance. I ambush him with a wide ranging, and often controversial, topic: AI. This episode is all about AI and how it is impacting our working and personal lives now, particularly if you work at a nonprofit and you are trying to figure out where to invest in AI tools, …

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Mini Episode — Krystle’s Story 24:53

1+ y ago24:53

24:53

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Krystle Knight to discuss her truly inspiring story. Krystle’s story is one of redemption and restoration, all which started at Nashville Rescue Mission. To learn more about Nashville Rescue Mission’s Life Recovery Program, visit: https://nashvillerescuemission.org/services/life-recovery-program/ Support…

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Building Hope: The Village it Took to Build A New Campus with Cheryl Chunn 26:32

1+ y ago26:32

26:32

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Cheryl Chunn from Nashville Rescue Mission to discuss the new Women & Children’s Campus and what’s gone into the prepping, planning and partnerships of making it happen. Glenn and Cheryl share the planning process that started in 2018, the improved footprint of the new campus, and the key partnerships th…

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Fireside Chat: Katie McFadden and Ryan Ozimek on Dreamforce 22:21

2y ago22:21

22:21

In this episode, Kyle Haines from Build Consulting catches up with Katie McFadden from Common Voyage and Ryan Ozimek from Picnet/Soapbox Engage after the Dreamforce conference from Salesforce, to learn their impressions and what they will be looking for in the next few years from Salesforce for nonprofits. This conversation centers on integrating S…

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The New Face of Homelessness: Women and Children 41:08

2y ago41:08

41:08

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Denise Aikoriegie, Holly Cowherd, and Jean Lazenby from Nashville Rescue Mission to discuss the new face of homelessness in Nashville—women and children. Denise, Holly, and Jean share the complex factors which lead women to come to the doors of Nashville Rescue Mission, the resources and services the Mis…

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Fireside Chat: Miriam Dicks on Culture 47:15

2y ago47:15

47:15

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Mini Episode — Kim’s Story 19:51

2y ago19:51

19:51

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Kim Bretz to discuss how isolation, struggles with infertility, and alcohol abuse led her down a road of hopelessness. Now, 19 years sober and the Director of the Women’s Life Recovery Program at Nashville Rescue Mission, Kim shares her story and how God has used the Mission to help answer her prayers. T…

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Fireside Chat: Karen Graham on Learning 48:29

2y ago48:29

48:29

Some of the best conversations are inspired by sitting around the fire and thinking of possibilities and visions – large and small. Guest Karen Graham has a long academic and practitioner career working with technology and nonprofits and asking the question “What is learning?” Listen to her conversation with Kyle to understand more about learning n…

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Leadership in IT at Nonprofits pt 2 27:30

2y ago27:30

27:30

Conversation and advice from Build Consulting's David Deal and Community IT Innovators' CEO Johan Hammerstrom. Learn how to grow leadership potential and manage IT without being pigeonholed into leadership OR tech - our nonprofit community needs leaders who can do both. Between them, Johan and David have decades of experience both in being executiv…

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Leadership in IT at Nonprofits pt 1 21:16

2y ago21:16

21:16

Conversation and advice from Build Consulting's David Deal and Community IT Innovators' CEO Johan Hammerstrom. Learn how to grow leadership potential and manage IT without being pigeonholed into leadership OR tech - our nonprofit community needs leaders who can do both. Between them, Johan and David have decades of experience both in being executiv…

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Fireside Chat: Justin Melnick on the Power of Brand 35:56

2y ago35:56

35:56

Some of the best conversations are inspired by sitting around the fire and thinking of possibilities and visions – large and small. Guest Justin Melnik has a rich experience working with major brands like QVC. He also is a professor at Temple University where he teaches branding and marketing strategy. For any nonprofit that’s thinking about doing …

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Mini Episode — Jessica & Gabe’s Story 32:40

2y ago32:40

32:40

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Jessica and Gabe Roberson to discuss their truly inspiring story. The Roberson’s story is one of love, hope, and restoration—all which started at Nashville Rescue Mission. To learn more about Nashville Rescue Mission’s Life Recovery Program, visit:https://nashvillerescuemission.org/services/life-recovery…

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The Psychology of Homelessness and Addiction featuring Melinda Davenport & Jon McKinnon 32:57

2+ y ago32:57

32:57

Host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Melinda Davenport, MA, LPC, LPE, and Jon McKinnon, MA, from Nashville Rescue Mission to discuss the psychology and science around addiction and how Nashville Rescue Mission’s Life Recovery Program helps someone struggling with addiction with a whole person approach. Melinda and Jon share the contributing…

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Nonprofit Change Management Framework for Technology Projects 33:06

2+ y ago33:06

33:06

A powerful, practical framework for change Investing in new technology systems only to find that your colleagues have not adopted them? Making changes to your systems or processes only to find that people revert to their old ways? Hearing about “change management” but feel unclear on what it is or how to perform it? Nonprofit Technology Change Mana…

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We Are All Data Managers: Learn How To Up Your Game 24:48

2+ y ago24:48

24:48

What are the Six Steps to Becoming a Data Management Ninja? This episode discusses the skills, many of which are non-technical, that any nonprofit staff member can use to improve their role in data management and help their organization tell their stories better. The Six Steps to Becoming a Data Management Ninja Learn the nonprofit landscape Unders…

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Successful Nonprofit Change Management 37:31

2+ y ago37:31

37:31

A powerful, practical framework for change Investing in new technology systems only to find that your colleagues have not adopted them? Making changes to your systems or processes only to find that people revert to their old ways? Hearing about “change management” but feel unclear on what it is or how to perform it? Nonprofit Technology Change Mana…

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Improving Donor Data: A Real-Life Story 27:35

2+ y ago27:35

27:35

Organizations often have years of donor data that doesn’t inform action. Information about donors and prospects contained in CRM for nonprofits—when properly managed and analyzed—can have a dramatic impact! Luckily, there are techniques to transform data into information—improving donor data to drive outcomes. In this episode, we share a story of h…

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5 Hacks to Weave Constituent Experience Into Your Organzation pt 2 20:56

2+ y ago20:56

20:56

Being an expert in user experience doesn’t mean that you’re an expert designer or programmer. User experience is about how constituents experience your nonprofit organization. Learn five user experience “hacks” that come before technology—and how to create a “user-centric” experience of your organization. In pt 2 of this webinar hosted by Community…

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5 Hacks to Weave Constituent Experience Into Your Organization pt 1 29:30

2+ y ago29:30

29:30

Being an expert in user experience doesn’t mean that you’re an expert designer or programmer. User experience is about how constituents experience your nonprofit organization. Learn five user experience “hacks” that come before technology—and how to create a “user-centric” experience of your organization. In pt 1 of this webinar hosted by Community…

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Ask the Experts on Nonprofit Development Operations and Technology pt 2 32:35

2+ y ago32:35

32:35

In part 2, moderated by former Partner Peter Mirus, three of Build’s experts lead a discussion about the challenges facing modern development/fundraising operations. We answer questions from the audience about development operations and technology challenges, and share insights and experience from our combined decades of experience in nonprofit str…

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How to Live your Life with No Regrets with Joshua B Lee 1:09:52

2+ y ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Joshua, “The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn” joins us to give the next generation advice on the value of work and money. Live your life with no regrets. Highlights: {02:35} What makes Joshua a Titan {08:23} The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn {16:50} Message to the next generation on the value of work and money {31:00} Living with no regrets {34:35} Encou…

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Farewell, with Travis Johnson 7:57

2+ y ago7:57

7:57

Travis Johnson says goodbye to the Nonprofit Architect Podcast after more than 150 episodes. Travis expresses gratitude to those who have assisted him along the journey and provides a list of some of the outstanding guests we have heard from in the previous two years. Travis will share some exciting new information with you. Titan Evolution Podcast…

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Ask the Experts on Nonprofit Development Operations and Technology pt 1 24:15

2+ y ago24:15

24:15

In this episode, moderated by former Partner Peter Mirus, three of Build’s experts lead a discussion about the challenges facing modern development/fundraising operations. We answer questions from the audience about development operations and technology challenges, and share insights and experience from our combined decades of experience in nonprof…

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SharePoint for Nonprofits pt 2 34:41

2+ y ago34:41

34:41

In Pt 2, Kyle and Steve dig further into listener questions and talk about those 1000+ unedited photos from the 2011 Gala you want to migrate and store in your new online SharePoint, and how to manage a migration in general. Do you have questions about file sharing and collaboration at your nonprofit? Do you use Microsoft 365? If you use Teams to s…

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SharePoint for Nonprofits pt 1 28:49

3y ago28:49

28:49

Do you have questions about file sharing and collaboration at your nonprofit? Do you use Microsoft 365? If you use Teams to share files with colleagues, you use SharePoint. Have you been confused about SharePoint in the past? Sometimes SharePoint training can be overwhelming. SharePoint can also be over-built and overly complicated for the basic us…

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How Clean Energy can save you Money and the Planet at the Same Time with Ron Kamen 40:07

3y ago40:07

40:07

Down with dirty energy, up with clean energy, we have a lot of different solutions out there for the nonprofit that will help save them some money while being environmentally friendly. Ron Kamen joins us to show you how you can save your nonprofit money and save the planet at the same time. Remarkable Quotes: Ron: Save money as well as have a posit…

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Ron Kamen: Preview 3:09

3y ago3:09

3:09

Down with dirty energy, up with clean energy, we have a lot of different solutions out there for the nonprofit that will help save them some money while being environmentally friendly. Ron Kamen joins us to show you how you can save your nonprofit money and save the planet at the same time.

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How to Maximize your Gala and Auction with Dean Crownover 1:06:57

3y ago1:06:57

1:06:57

He has raised millions of fundraising dollars for his nonprofit clients. Dean can manage even the most boisterous crowd while generating millions of dollars. He has twelve years of experience as an auctioneer and is skilled at charity auctions. Dean Crownover joins Travis to discuss how to get the most out of your gala and auction. Remarkable Quote…

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Dean Crownover: Preview 1:29

3y ago1:29

1:29

He has raised millions of fundraising dollars for his nonprofit clients. Dean can manage even the most boisterous crowd while generating millions of dollars. He has twelve years of experience as an auctioneer and is skilled at charity auctions. Dean Crownover joins Travis to discuss how to get the most out of your gala and auction. {You can hear th…

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How to Get Involved in the Arts with Michael Markiewicz 31:57

3y ago31:57

31:57

Learn how to make sure you have the correct advisors in your immediate vicinity. Learn how you can figure out how to best utilize the legislation and the laws as they currently stand to reduce the amount you will need to pay to the government, whether it be the federal or state. Remarkable Quotes: Michael: Many young people have dreams of performin…

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Nonprofit Development, Meet Accounting pt 2 28:28

3y ago28:28

28:28

Nonprofit organizations often enter and manage key financial data in places other than their accounting system—and require that the data flow into the general ledger. But getting the data from those systems—for managing fundraising, membership, grants, or services—into the accounting system is rarely as straightforward as we would like it to be. In…

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Michael Markiewicz: Preview 2:30

3y ago2:30

2:30

Learn how to make sure you have the correct advisors in your immediate vicinity. Learn how you can figure out how to best utilize the legislation and the laws as they currently stand to reduce the amount you will need to pay to the government, whether it be the federal or state. {You can hear the full episode on 30th}…

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Opportunity For Artists Experiencing Housing Insecurity with Nicole Minyard 28:12

3y ago28:12

28:12

In this episode of Real Hope, host Glenn Cranfield has a conversation with Nicole Minyard, Founder and Executive Director at Daybreak Arts in Nashville, TN, to discuss how Daybreak Arts provides artistic, economic opportunities, and creative resources for those experiencing homelessness. As of today, they have served more than 100 artists and paid …

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How to fundraise in post pandemic world with Dee Dee Kiesow 37:17

3y ago37:17

37:17

If your nonprofit has not made changes in the last two years, you’re going to be left behind. If you want your donors to be joyful, lifelong givers then you are going to want to listen to these tips from Dee Dee Kiesow. Remarkable Quotes: Dee Dee: If you don't change how you raise money, you're going to be left in the dust. Travis: What we tend not…

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Dee Dee Kiesow: Preview 3:56

3y ago3:56

3:56

If your nonprofit has not made changes in the last two years, you’re going to be left behind. If you want to your donors to be joyful, lifelong givers then you are going to want to listen to these tips from Dee Dee Kiesow. {You can hear the full episode on August 23rd}

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How to ensure you are Financially Prepared Before Starting Your Nonprofit with Robert Nelson 1:03:38

3y ago1:03:38

1:03:38

Are you willing to make changes that will alter your family tree and generate income for future generations? Are you prepared to begin living your life fully and making a difference in the world? Robert Nelson offers his advice to us so that you can have a sound financial future. Remarkable Quotes: Robert: I'm proud of how old I am. The Lord's been…

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Nonprofit Development, Meet Accounting pt 1 27:34

3y ago27:34

27:34

Nonprofit organizations often enter and manage key financial data in places other than their accounting system—and require that the data flow into the general ledger. But getting the data from those systems—for managing fundraising, membership, grants, or services—into the accounting system is rarely as straightforward as we would like it to be. In…

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Robert Nelson: Preview 2:00

3y ago2:00

2:00

Are you willing to make changes that will alter your family tree and generate income for future generations? Are you prepared to begin living your life fully and making a difference in the world? Robert Nelson offers his advice to us so that you can have a sound financial future. {You can hear the full episode on August 16th}…

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How Curiosity Leads to Massive Donations with Corinne Lebrun 30:45

3y ago30:45

30:45

You're in the wrong group of people if you're not congratulating each other on your victories or if you don't think yours will be. We are all on a time crunch. Get in touch with those who can help you. Your nonprofit can start concentrating on raising awareness of unspoken social agreements in order to stimulate creative thinking. Remarkable Quotes…

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Corinne Lebrun: Preview 2:58

3y ago2:58

2:58

You're in the wrong group of people if you're not congratulating each other on your victories or if you don't think yours will be. We are all on a time crunch. Get in touch with those who can help you. Your nonprofit can start concentrating on raising awareness of unspoken social agreements in order to stimulate creative thinking. (You can catch th…

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How do you Prepare Your Team to Succeed with Otis McGregor 56:45

3y ago56:45

56:45

From the top down, everyone in your organization requires a periodic, if not daily, a reminder of vision, opportunity, and hope. Do you need to complete something more than once? Can you automate, delegate, get rid of, or hire someone to do it? Make sure you're assuming your queen bee role so your organization will prosper and flourish due to your …

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Change Management: Practical Solutions, Not Just Buzzwords pt 2 40:51

3y ago40:51

40:51

In Part 2 of this presentation, Build’s newest Partner Debbie Cameron presents Change Management: Practical Solutions, Not Just Buzzwords virtually at the 202 Good Tech Fest conference. This accessible explanation of her consulting passion is a timeless exploration of practical steps your organization can implement right now. “Change management” is…

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Otis McGregor: Preview 3:47

3y ago3:47

3:47

Everyone in your organization, from the top down, requires a periodic, if not daily, reminder of vision, opportunity, and hope. Do you need to complete something more than once? Can you automate it, delegate it, get rid of it, or hire someone to do it? Make sure you're assuming your queen bee role so that your organization will prosper and flourish…

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How to Shift Your Focus from Money to Purpose with Eric Levine 49:28

3y ago49:28

49:28

Do you need to shift your focus from money to purpose? When you have a goal of improving people’s lives your focus will shift and your nonprofit will succeed. Remarkable Quotes: Eric: Success in any way is to have a disciplined morning Travis: Provide value to people first, when you're focused on money, you end up closed-handed Eric: You want to be…

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Eric Levine: Preview 3:43

3y ago3:43

3:43

Do you need to shift your focus from money to purpose? When you have a goal of improving people’s lives your focus will shift and your nonprofit will succeed. (You can hear the whole episode on July 26th)

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