Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed
by Jarrett Ransom
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About this podcast
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
The newest 20 of 113 episodes
- The Real Estate Decisions Nonprofits Can’t Afford to Get Wrong with Kevin Cybularz · 23 min · Season 12 Episode 3Real estate is one of the biggest financial commitments a nonprofit can make, but are organizations asking the right questions before signing a lease, purchasing a building, or…
- The Power of Community in Nonprofit Fundraising with Fiona King · 30 min · Season 12 Episode 2What helps nonprofit professionals thrive when resources are stretched thin and burnout is real? In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom sits…
- Real Talk, Fresh Ideas, and Nonprofit Impact · 5 min · Season 12 Episode 1Season 12 of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed is here! Join host Jarrett Ransom as she kicks off a new season featuring inspiring conversations with nonprofit leaders from…
- 110 Episodes, One Nonprofit Community · 7 min · Season 11 Episode 10In this special wrap-up episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, Jarrett Ransom reflects on 110 episodes of honest conversations with nonprofit leaders, changemakers, and…
- From Competition to Collaboration with Katie Campbell · 21 min · Season 11 Episode 9In 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…
- Burnout, Donor Retention & the Power of Relationships with Ann Fellman · 26 min · Season 11 Episode 8Nonprofit 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…
- Donor-Advised Funds and Why Nonprofits Need to Lean In Now with Sarah Angello, co-founder of Daffodil · 21 min · Season 11 Episode 7Donor-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…
- When It’s Time for a Leadership Change with Melissa Steimer · 28 min · Season 11 Episode 6What 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…
- Navigating a Nonprofit Rebrand with Matt Sandoval · 37 min · Season 11 Episode 5What 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…
- Confidence, Competence & Cultural Dexterity with Megan Bell · 25 min · Season 11 Episode 4The nonprofit sector is standing at the edge of one of the greatest opportunities in history—the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth ever recorded. In this episode…
- The Collaboration Compass with Kate Harris · 26 min · Season 11 Episode 3Nonprofit leaders should be thinking about collaboration as an ongoing strategic practice, not just during times of crisis. In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed…
- The Mindset Behind Healthy Organizations with Malika Hodge · 28 min · Season 11 Episode 2Strong organizations are built on more than great missions, they're built on healthy leadership. In this episode, Jarrett Ransom sits down with Malika Hodge, founder and CEO of…
- The Power of Shared Learning: 100 Episodes Later · 6 min · Season 11 Episode 1In this special Season 11 kickoff, Jarrett Ransom, host of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed reflects on the conversations, lessons, and inspiring nonprofit leaders who have…
- 100 Episodes Later: Gratitude, Growth, and Nonprofit Leadership · 5 min · Season 10 Episode 10As we close out Season 10 of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, we're also celebrating a major milestone — our 100th episode. 🥳 In this special season finale, I reflect on the…
- Donor Trust, Millennial Giving & the Future of Fundraising with Bloomerang’s Melaina Chromy · 24 min · Season 10 Episode 9In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, Jarrett Ransom sits down with Melaina Chromy, Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Bloomerang, to unpack key findings from…
- Navigating Complex Advocacy with Scott Stanley · 38 min · Season 10 Episode 8In this thought-provoking episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, Jarrett Ransom sits down with Scott Stanley, director of the North American Association of Visionary…
- Funding Innovation Through Fiscal Sponsorship with Melissa Erickson, CFRE · 24 min · Season 10 Episode 7In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, Jarrett Ransom sits down with fundraising expert and Executive Director of The Funding Studio, Melissa Erickson, CFRE, to…
- Why Nonprofit Consultants Need a Niche with Natalie Eckdahl · 30 min · Season 10 Episode 6In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, Jarrett Ransom sits down with business coach and podcast host Natalie Eckdahl to talk about the realities of nonprofit…
- Fundraising, Confidence & Community with Jack Alotto · 22 min · Season 10 Episode 5In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, Jarrett Ransom sits down with fundraising leader and CFRE educator Jack Alotto for a candid conversation about professional…
- AI, Ethics, and Impact with Nathan Chappell · 27 min · Season 10 Episode 4In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, host Jarrett Ransom sits down with AI expert Nathan Chappell to unpack what’s really happening with AI adoption in the…
