Nonprofit MBA Podcast

The Nonprofit MBA Podcast & articles are for Executive Directors, Board Members, and Staff and aim to help you build your nonprofits better. We bring on the best guests who provide incredible free advice and experience on fundraising, grants writing, funding, operations, donor retention, training, and operations.

Why Nonprofit Grants Get Rejected and How to Improve Your Chances – Nonprofit MBA 9.10

Nonprofit grant funding is becoming more competitive. Learn why strong proposals still get rejected, what reviewers look for, how AI is changing grant writing, and why evidence, funding diversification, and financial credibility matter.

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Nonprofit leadership

Nonprofit Leadership Lessons: From Founder to CEO – NonProfit MBA 9.8

Growing nonprofits require leaders who grow alongside them. Stephen Halasnik interviews Dr. Lindsay Whorton about leadership transitions, organizational culture, hiring, and strategic planning for long-term nonprofit success.

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Why More Fundraising Data Has Not Led to Better Fundraising Decisions – NonProfit MBA 9.7

Nonprofits collect more fundraising data than ever before, but data alone does not improve results. Learn how AI, relationship intelligence, and stronger donor relationships help organizations raise more money.

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nonprofit line of credit

How Nonprofits Can Use AI to Reach More Donors and Build Stronger Giving Strategies- Nonprofit MBA 9.6

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing nonprofit fundraising, donor discovery, and organizational visibility. Nonprofits that improve website transparency, donor communications, and workplace giving optimization may improve donor acquisition, retention, and long-term fundraising stability.

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