Épisodes

  • Ep 242: Think Like a Nonprofit: A Smarter Way to Do Business

    Ep 242: Think Like a Nonprofit: A Smarter Way to Do Business
    Dec 6 2025
    Nonprofits aren’t “less than” – they’re labs for modern leadership. I’ll share 8 nonprofit lessons corporate leaders need now.
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    34 min
  • Ep: 241: Nonprofit Budgets Done Right: Goals Drive and Numbers Follow

    Ep: 241: Nonprofit Budgets Done Right: Goals Drive and Numbers Follow
    Nov 22 2025
    Your budget isn’t just rows on a spreadsheet–it tells a story. I’ll explain how a goals-first budgeting process reduces friction, fuels creativity, and helps everyone in your organization pull in the same direction.
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    31 min
  • Ep 240: NEIGHBORS FIRST: HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND with Garrett Cathcart

    Ep 240: NEIGHBORS FIRST: HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND with Garrett Cathcart
    Nov 8 2025
    We say we “know” our neighbors, but do we really talk to them? Army vet and civic entrepreneur Garret Cathcart joins Joan to share a hopeful, doable model for bringing people together across differences. If you’ve been craving belonging (and a practical path forward), this episode will give you tools and hope.
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    46 min
  • Ep: 239 ADHD at Work: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders and Teams

    Ep: 239 ADHD at Work: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders and Teams
    Oct 25 2025
    Erica Fortescue joins Glennda to debunk the myth that ADHD is a flaw at work. With simple, brain-based tools and strategies nonprofit leaders can turn friction into flow and build high-functioning, neuroinclusive teams.
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    51 min
  • Ep 238: Small Gifts, Big Impact: Building Sustainable Revenue from Everyday Donors (with Vivian Chang)

    Ep 238: Small Gifts, Big Impact: Building Sustainable Revenue from Everyday Donors (with Vivian Chang)
    Oct 11 2025
    People-powered fundraising isn't rocket-science, but it does take intention, bandwidth, and smart systems. Listen in as Vivian Chang shares how your grassroots, small-donor dollars can stabilize your revenue, build ambassadors for your organization, and align your funding with your mission.
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    39 min
  • Ep 237: The AI Field Guide: A Playbook for Nonprofit Success with Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryl Contee

    Ep 237: The AI Field Guide: A Playbook for Nonprofit Success with Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryl Contee
    Sep 27 2025
    AI can feel overwhelming until you make it practical. Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryle Contee join me to discuss their new tactical field guide, AI for Nonprofits. Discover how your organization can adopt AI responsibly and free your staff to do more human work.
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    51 min
  • Ep 236: Defeated Today, Inspired Tomorrow: A New Way to Lead Development

    Ep 236: Defeated Today, Inspired Tomorrow: A New Way to Lead Development
    Sep 13 2025
    Too many Development Directors feel like failures if they don't hit their revenue numbers — even when circumstances are beyond their control. In this episode, I explore why this mindset is harmful and what nonprofits can do to redefine success.
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    25 min
  • Ep. 235: Donor-Advised Funds Demystified (with Mitch Stein)

    Ep. 235: Donor-Advised Funds Demystified (with Mitch Stein)
    Aug 30 2025
    Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are booming—but most nonprofit leaders still find them confusing or inaccessible. In this episode, Mitch Stein from Chariot joins Glennda Testone to bust common myths, explain how DAFs work, and share how both donors and nonprofits can make the most of them.
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    48 min