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.
We hope you enjoy!
Episodes
82 episodes
Beyond the Résumé with Barrett Krise
Nonprofit leadership is evolving fast, and hiring the right senior talent has never been more critical. Jarrett Ransom sits down with Barrett Krise, partner at Bell Oaks Executive Search, for a candid conversation about what boards are prioriti...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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21:26
A New Year with Deeper Impact for Nonprofit Nerds
Season 9 of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed is officially here. In this kickoff episode, host Jarrett Ransom welcomes nonprofit leaders into a new year of reflection, momentum, and possibility. Celebrating past milestones while looking ahead ...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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4:09
Reflect, Recharge, and Lead Forward
As the year comes to a close, host Jarrett Ransom pauses to reflect on another milestone for Nonprofit Nerd Impact Unleashed; 80 episodes and a season filled with insight, resilience, and heart. In this special post-holiday episode...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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4:04
Cash Flow, Budgets, and Financial Literacy with Deb Nelson
In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom sits down with Deb Nelson, Tax Partner at Eide Bailly, to unpack the financial fundamentals every nonprofit leader needs to understand. With more than 20 years of experie...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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23:47
The Next Generation of Nonprofit Leadership with Jaclyn Pederson
In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom sits down with Jaclyn Pederson, CEO of Feeding Matters, to explore what values-centered leadership looks like in practice. Jaclyn shares her journey from volunteer coordi...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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24:39
Trauma-Informed Leadership with Dr. Melanie Gray
In this powerful conversation, Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed host Jarrett Ransom sits down with Dr. Melanie Gray, leader, professor, and lifelong nonprofit advocate, to explore how trauma-informed leadership can transform today’s nonprofit ...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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23:04
Rethinking Money and Power with Christine Thompson
In this thought-provoking episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom sits down with Christine Thompson for a candid conversation about the evolving dynamics between funders and nonprofits. Together, they unpack what it re...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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38:01
Elevating Donor Relationships with Eva Fordham
In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom sits down with Eva Fordham, founder and principal of Expert Philanthropy, to unpack the art and strategy of giving. Eva shares how she helps high-net-worth donors align t...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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27:09
Unleashing the Power of Purpose with Erik Speakman
In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom sits down with Erik Speakman, founder and principal of Speakman Management Consulting, for an insightful conversation about what it truly takes to lead with purpose in to...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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27:14
Beyond Clicks and Campaigns with Javan Van Gronigen
In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom welcomes Javan Van Gronigen, creative agency founder and digital strategist, for an insightful conversation on the future of nonprofit fundraising. Together, they ...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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25:32
Future-Proofing Nonprofits with Ann Fellman
In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom welcomes Ann Fellman from Bloomerang for an insightful conversation about the future of nonprofit sustainability. Ann shares practical strategies for future planni...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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33:14
Celebrating Nonprofit Leadership and Growth
Host Jarrett Ransom, The Nonprofit Nerd®, kicks off a new chapter of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed by reflecting on the show’s inspiring journey — over 70 episodes of stories and strategies from the nonprofit world. Tune in to explore what’...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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3:25
Reflecting on Lessons in Leadership and Nonprofit Sustainability
In this season finale of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom reflects on the key themes and takeaways from an inspiring season focused on nonprofit leadership, sustainability, and strategic growth. From navigating organizatio...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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4:47
Crisis, Innovation, and Sustainability with Toni S. Paz, CRFE
In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom sits down with seasoned fundraiser and consultant Toni Paz, CFRE. From her 30 years of experience in arts, civil rights, and criminal justice reform, Toni shares powerful...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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24:28
Leaning In with Mary Crogan
In this continuation of their conversation, Jarrett Ransom, the Nonprofit Nerd®, CEO of The Rayvan Group, LLC, and host of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, and Mary Crogan, VP of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang, discuss two powerful case studie...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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32:17
Generosity Transformed with Mary Crogan
In this special two-part conversation, Jarrett Ransom, the Nonprofit Nerd®, CEO of The Rayvan Group, LLC, and host of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, welcomes back Mary Crogan, Vice President of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang, to dive deep in...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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24:26
Courageous Conversations with Ginny Waller
In this insightful episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom, the Nonprofit Nerd®, CEO of The Rayvan Group, LLC, sits down with nonprofit consultant Ginny Waller of Waller Consulting as she shares her journey from an aut...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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27:56
Working Smarter, Not Harder with Melanie Mitros
In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom, the Nonprofit Nerd®, CEO of The Rayvan Group, LLC, sits down with Melanie Mitros, Fractional COO at the Nonprofit Lifecycles Institute and founder of MPW Consulting. Mel...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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30:47
From Scarcity to Strategy with Karen Houghton
In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom, the Nonprofit Nerd®, CEO of The Rayvan Group, LLC, welcomes Karen Houghton, CEO & founder of Infinite Giving, for a practical, hope-filled playbook on building finan...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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25:45
Braided Funding & Bold Leadership with Dr. Karen Johnson
In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom the Nonprofit Nerd®, CEO of The Rayvan Group, LLC, sits down with Dr. Karen Johnson, CEO of New Pathways for Youth, to explore the art of leading with curiosity, fosterin...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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29:02
What Only You Can Do with Dacia Moore
In this insightful conversation, Jarrett Ransom the Nonprofit Nerd®, CEO of The Rayvan Group, LLC, and host of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, sits down with nonprofit leader, coach, and counselor Dacia Moore of Second Wind Counseling and Co...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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32:57
Leading Through the Storm
Welcome to Season 7 of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed! In this kickoff episode, host Jarret R. Ransom sets the stage for a powerful season focused on the evolving realities of nonprofit leadership. From workforce burnout to board governance,...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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5:25
Leading Through the Messy Middle: Season 6 Recap & Reflections
In this heartfelt wrap-up of Season 6 of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom reflects on a powerful journey through the challenges and triumphs of nonprofit leadership and sustainability. From emotional conversations on burno...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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6:11
Reflections from the Nonprofit Trenches
In this solo episode, host Jarrett Ransom pauses to reflect on what it truly means to lead and sustain a nonprofit in today's ever-changing landscape. From navigating leadership transitions and burnout to redefining sustainability and organizat...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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24:05
Wisdom from the Fundraising Frontlines with Jarrod Williams
In this powerful episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom sits down with Jarrod Williams, nonprofit fundraising veteran and client experience leader at Veritus Group, for a deep dive into the real-world challenges facin...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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