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.
Our first 40 episodes, focused on wellness—how nonprofit leaders balance personal and professional commitments while navigating the demands of the sector.
Now, in Season 5 - 9, we’re taking it a step further.
The next four seasons, we’re diving deep into the critical challenges shaping nonprofit leadership today—workforce management, board governance, organizational resilience, and sustainable growth. With financial instability and a shifting political landscape affecting many mission-driven organizations, now is the time for bold, strategic leadership.
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!
Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed
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 financially sustainable nonprofits. Karen breaks down how leaders can shift from a scarcity mindset to a strategy mindset—accepting non-cash gifts (stock and crypto), opening a brokerage account, growing operating reserves toward 3–6 months, and seeding flexible (quasi) endowments. They also dig into servant leadership, “redemptive” entrepreneurship, and why tax-efficient giving attracts major donors. You don't want to miss these actionable steps, clear benchmarks, and encouragement for small and mid-size orgs looking to weather uncertainty and thrive.
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