Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed
The conversational-style podcast focuses on interviews and discussions with nonprofit thought leaders for all levels of nonprofit engagement and interests. Our shows are relevant for everyone from Board Members and CEOs to program and fundraising staff.
Join us for candid, actionable conversations with nonprofit change makers who aren’t just surviving but thriving. We’ll explore real-world strategies for effective governance, leadership transitions, and long-term sustainability.
If you’re a nonprofit leader looking for fresh ideas, honest discussions, and practical solutions, Nonprofit Nerd: Impact Unleashed is your go-to podcast. Let’s lead with resilience and impact—together.
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Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed
Latest Episodes
From Competition to Collaboration with Katie Campbell
In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, Jarrett Ransom sits down with Katie Campbell, President and CEO of RedRover, to explore what it takes to build stronger, more sustainable nonprofit partnerships. Katie shares lessons from he...
Burnout, Donor Retention & the Power of Relationships with Ann Fellman
Nonprofit burnout isn’t simply about caring too much—it’s often the result of structural pressures, from staffing shortages and turnover to funding changes and growing demands on organizations. In this episode, Jarrett Ransom talks with Ann Fel...
Donor-Advised Funds and Why Nonprofits Need to Lean In Now with Sarah Angello, co-founder of Daffodil
Donor-advised funds are reshaping philanthropy and nonprofit leaders need to be ready. In this episode, Jarrett Ransom talks with Sarah Angello, co-founder of Daffodil, about the rapid growth of DAFs, what motivates donors to use them, and how ...
When It’s Time for a Leadership Change with Melissa Steimer
What happens when you realize it’s time for your next leadership chapter? In this episode, Jarrett Ransom sits down with Melissa Steimer, CEO of Desert Foothills Library, to talk candidly about making a difficult career transition, steppi...
Navigating a Nonprofit Rebrand with Matt Sandoval
What does it really take to rebrand a nonprofit? In this episode, Matt Sandoval, CEO of Art Heals Arizona, shares the candid story behind the organization’s transition from Free Arts Arizona to Art Heals Arizona. He discusses why the change was...