Best Nonprofitmanagement Podcasts (2025)

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143: Anonymized Juicy Gossip | What Happens If You Don't Do the Nonprofit Filings? 22:48

13d ago22:48

22:48

What would you do if you inherited a nonprofit… with 20 years of missing paperwork? It’s Jess Birken here, and I’m back with my co-host Meghan to dig into one of the messiest listener questions yet. A nonprofit has been operating off the radar for decades, and it's time to figure out what happens next. Real Listener Question: "I just took on the tr…

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142: Someone Get Me a Flux Capacitor! | What Happens When Your Nonprofit IRS Status is Revoked 18:52

27d ago18:52

18:52

Your nonprofit's 501(c)(3) status just got revoked – now what? Don't panic! Your organization still exists, but here's what you need to know. It's Jess Birken here, and I'm back with co-host Meghan to tackle one of the most common (and scary-sounding) nonprofit disasters: losing your tax-exempt status. Real Listener Question: "Our 501(c)(3) was rev…

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141: Justice for the 8 Cents! | How to Communicate Nonprofit “Overhead” Expenses 21:01

1M ago21:01

21:01

Nonprofits - how do YOU communicate about the dreaded “overhead” expenses? You know that pie chart everyone uses to show how much money goes directly to programs? Yeah, I want to toss it out the window. We'll talk about why those “eight cents” on the dollar that cover essential administrative expenses are not wasted but actually crucial for keeping…

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140: Serenity Now | Can the President Seize a Nonprofit’s Assets? 17:48

2M ago17:48

17:48

On this episode of Charity Therapy, we’re answering the big question on a LOT of nonprofit leaders’ minds - what can the president really do to a nonprofit? We’re getting to the answer, but first - remember to take a deep breath and take care of yourself before taking any action for your nonprofit! There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty about what k…

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139: Counting On Our Fingers | Understanding The Long Wait Times for IRS Tax Exemption Applications 15:54

2M ago15:54

15:54

Welcome to another episode of Charity Therapy, where we tackle the chaos we're all experiencing at the IRS. In this episode, we're diving into the bewildering world of nonprofit tax exemptions. Imagine the IRS as a maze, and we're here to help you navigate it without losing your mind. We'll unpack why things are moving slower than molasses, from th…

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

3M 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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138: Trump Vs. Harvard | Can the President Revoke a Nonprofit’s Tax-Exempt Status? 22:45

3M ago22:45

22:45

In this episode of Charity Therapy, we’re tackling a big question from the headlines - can the President choose whether you get tax exemption? While President Trump may threaten a university like Harvard, what can he actually do? Meghan and I break down what the President can and cannot do with nonprofits AND what it would like to really lose your …

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137: This Is Not Mad Men | Advice for Executive Directors Managing Their Board with David Rhode 27:42

3M ago27:42

27:42

Welcome to this episode of Charity Therapy! I'm Jess Birken, and today we're diving into the wild world of nonprofit leadership. I've got David Rhode, a super-smart nonprofit coach and author, joining me to give all kinds of advice for nonprofit executive directors. We're tackling a juicy listener question about a micromanaging board member who's c…

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136: Please Sir, Can I Have Some More? | How to Thrive in Nonprofit Fundraising in 2025 16:29

4M ago16:29

16:29

Welcome to another episode of Charity Therapy, this time with the incredible Patrick Kirby! Together, we’re taking the fear out of fundraising. Patrick is here to help us shake off those common fundraising myths that might be holding us back. Think donations just happen magically once you get your C3 status? Or that fundraising is too intimidating?…

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135: One Big Nugget | What Nonprofits Need to Know About DEI & Trump’s Executive Order 16:20

4M ago16:20

16:20

It's Jess Birken here, and I'm thrilled to have you join me and Meghan for this episode of Charity Therapy. We're diving into the world of DEI (that's diversity, equity, and inclusion), specifically about the Trump administration’s Executive Order 14151, which is causing quite a stir. In this episode, we're tackling the fears and misconceptions hea…

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134: Witchcraft Ceremonies & Monster Truck Shows | Dissolving a Nonprofit with an SBA Disaster Loan 15:17

5M ago15:17

15:17

On today’s episode of Charity Therapy, Meghan and I are diving into nonprofit closures, especially when those COVID-19 EIDL loans are involved. If you’ve ever wondered what to do when your nonprofit has to shut down but you still owe Uncle Sam a bunch of cash, this episode is for you. What’s the deal with EIDL loans, and how do they affect your non…

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133: We’re All Pre-Fired | Hiring an Interim Executive Director with Roger Meyer 23:00

5M ago23:00

23:00

In this episode of Charity Therapy, let’s talk nonprofit leadership transitions! I'm your host, Jess Birken, and I've teamed up with Roger Meyer from Mighty Consulting to tackle the big questions: What happens when your nonprofit's founder suddenly steps down? How do you keep the ship steady when it feels like the captain just jumped overboard? We'…

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132: Bigger and Better | Can the Trump Administration Target Nonprofits? 16:45

6M ago16:45

16:45

In this episode of Charity Therapy, Meghan and I are answering the big question - can the Trump administration target nonprofits?. We’re getting real about the fears of funding cuts and increased scrutiny, and dive in on the looming threat of the HR 9495 bill, which could label some nonprofits as terrorist organizations. Keeping your nonprofit in g…

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131: Everything Turned Out Fine? | Major Funding Changes with the Trump Administration 19:38

6M ago19:38

19:38

Hey there, it's Jess, and I'm so glad you're tuning in to this episode of Charity Therapy. We're diving into the choppy waters of nonprofit funding, especially with all the political changes shaking things up. Meghan and I are here to help you navigate these uncertain times. We'll talk about the crucial role federal funding plays in supporting nonp…

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130: Pleasantries & Pontificating | Great Nonprofit Board Meetings with Maria Huntley 18:21

6M ago18:21

18:21

Hey there, it's Jess Birken, your go-to nonprofit law buddy, here to save you from those endless board meetings that make you want to pull your hair out! In this episode of Charity Therapy, I'm chatting with my friend Maria Huntley, the executive director of the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians. She's got the inside scoop on how to run nonpro…

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129: Varying Degrees of F’d Up | Giving Up Your IRS Nonprofit Status 13:44

7M ago13:44

13:44

On today’s episode of Charity Therapy, we’re diving right in with a big question - what REALLY makes a nonprofit a nonprofit? (Spoiler alert - it’s more than just the IRS status!) If you ever wondered if a nonprofit should really just be a regular for-profit business, we’ve got some juicy ideas (and a reality check) for you. We’ll share a listener'…

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128: Don't Let Rich People Boss You Around | Do Grants Make the Nonprofit Worth It? 19:08

7M ago19:08

19:08

In this episode of Charity Therapy, we’re answering the big question - what even the nonprofit industrial complex? We’re pulling back the curtain on those nonprofits that seem more focused on keeping the lights on than actually solving the problems they set out to tackle. We’re also answering a burning question from a listener thinking about flippi…

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Change Management with Heather Ritchie 24:18

8M 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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127: Waiting for the Cat | Nonprofit Audits & Financial Transparency with Peter Farstad 20:17

8M ago20:17

20:17

Today, we’re diving deep into the world of nonprofit financial audits with my amazing guest, Peter Farstad. Peter is a pro when it comes to nonprofit finance, and he's here to help us unravel the sometimes scary world of audits and financial transparency. We know how daunting those big, scary financial statements can seem, especially if you're a Mi…

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126: Unicorns and Rainbows and Care Bears | Giving Tuesday with Ephraim Gopin 21:04

8M ago21:04

21:04

Hey there, nonprofit enthusiasts! In this episode of Charity Therapy, Jess is joined by her good friend and nonprofit fundraising guru, Ephraim Gopin, to chat about the highs and lows of Giving Tuesday and year-end fundraising. Spoiler alert: Ephraim isn’t the biggest fan of Giving Tuesday. We dive into listener questions, including one from someon…

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125: True Crime Mukbangs | Understanding Scammy Nonprofits 18:14

9M ago18:14

18:14

In this episode of Charity Therapy, Meghan and I are diving into the wild world where nonprofits and for-profit businesses collide. Ever wondered what happens when one person owns both a nonprofit and a business? Spoiler alert: it can get messy. We'll answer your burning questions about these murky waters, help you spot the red flags, and remind yo…

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124: Oxford Comma Drama | The Role of a Nonprofit Board of Directors 15:41

9M ago15:41

15:41

On this episode of Charity Therapy, Meghan and I are diving headfirst into the tricky world of nonprofit boards. You're not alone if you've ever wondered why your board seems more like a roadblock than a support system. We've got a juicy listener question from someone stuck with a board that feels more like a nagging boss than a helpful partner. Ca…

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123: Take Off Those Donor Goggles | What to Do When Your IRS 1023 Application is Pending 15:32

10M ago15:32

15:32

In this episode of Charity Therapy, my co-host Meghan and I are answering one of the top questions we get - what happens while an org’s nonprofit tax exempt status is pending? We know that the IRS application process for 501(c)(3) status can feel like climbing a mountain in flip-flops, so we're here to break it down for you. We'll chat about the di…

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122: Legal Mumbo Jumbo | How to Open a Bank Account for a Nonprofit Chapter 13:19

10M ago13:19

13:19

Have you ever tried to open a bank account for your 501(c)(3) and felt like you were navigating a never-ending maze? Well, you're not alone! In this episode of Charity Therapy, Meghan and I are here to make that process a whole lot simpler. We’re breaking down the essential steps, from getting all your paperwork in order to avoiding common pitfalls…

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121: You’re not a (Dill Pickle) Lemonade Stand | Founders’ Rights in Nonprofit Organizations 13:36

11M ago13:36

13:36

In this episode of Charity Therapy, Meghan and I are taking you on a wild ride from the wacky world of the Minnesota State Fair to the serious yet often misunderstood role of a nonprofit founder. We dive into the heart of the matter: what does it really means to start a nonprofit? Spoiler alert: unlike for-profits, it probably doesn’t mean any cash…

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120: Reanimating the Zombie | How to Restart a Dissolved Nonprofit Organization 18:55

11M ago18:55

18:55

Today, Meghan and I are diving deep into the early years of running a nonprofit – that tricky “danger zone” between one to three years where everything feels like it's falling apart. On this episode of Charity Therapy, we're chatting about how to tackle burnout, handle fundraising nightmares, and smooth out those internal squabbles that can really …

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Nonprofitmanagement Podcasts

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Charity Therapy

Jess Birken, MNM, JD

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Transforming Nonprofits

Build Consulting

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Concord Leaders Podcast

Marc A. Pitman

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Sr Plus

Dr. Aaron Blocher-Rubin, BCBA

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143: Anonymized Juicy Gossip | What Happens If You Don't Do the Nonprofit Filings? 22:48

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142: Someone Get Me a Flux Capacitor! | What Happens When Your Nonprofit IRS Status is Revoked 18:52

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141: Justice for the 8 Cents! | How to Communicate Nonprofit “Overhead” Expenses 21:01

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140: Serenity Now | Can the President Seize a Nonprofit’s Assets? 17:48

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139: Counting On Our Fingers | Understanding The Long Wait Times for IRS Tax Exemption Applications 15:54

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

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138: Trump Vs. Harvard | Can the President Revoke a Nonprofit’s Tax-Exempt Status? 22:45

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137: This Is Not Mad Men | Advice for Executive Directors Managing Their Board with David Rhode 27:42

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136: Please Sir, Can I Have Some More? | How to Thrive in Nonprofit Fundraising in 2025 16:29

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135: One Big Nugget | What Nonprofits Need to Know About DEI & Trump’s Executive Order 16:20

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134: Witchcraft Ceremonies & Monster Truck Shows | Dissolving a Nonprofit with an SBA Disaster Loan 15:17

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133: We’re All Pre-Fired | Hiring an Interim Executive Director with Roger Meyer 23:00

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132: Bigger and Better | Can the Trump Administration Target Nonprofits? 16:45

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131: Everything Turned Out Fine? | Major Funding Changes with the Trump Administration 19:38

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130: Pleasantries & Pontificating | Great Nonprofit Board Meetings with Maria Huntley 18:21

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129: Varying Degrees of F’d Up | Giving Up Your IRS Nonprofit Status 13:44

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128: Don't Let Rich People Boss You Around | Do Grants Make the Nonprofit Worth It? 19:08

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Change Management with Heather Ritchie 24:18

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127: Waiting for the Cat | Nonprofit Audits & Financial Transparency with Peter Farstad 20:17

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126: Unicorns and Rainbows and Care Bears | Giving Tuesday with Ephraim Gopin 21:04

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125: True Crime Mukbangs | Understanding Scammy Nonprofits 18:14

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124: Oxford Comma Drama | The Role of a Nonprofit Board of Directors 15:41

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123: Take Off Those Donor Goggles | What to Do When Your IRS 1023 Application is Pending 15:32

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122: Legal Mumbo Jumbo | How to Open a Bank Account for a Nonprofit Chapter 13:19

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121: You’re not a (Dill Pickle) Lemonade Stand | Founders’ Rights in Nonprofit Organizations 13:36

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120: Reanimating the Zombie | How to Restart a Dissolved Nonprofit Organization 18:55

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