Palante Nonprofits
by Dr. Andrea Ortega
Latest episode
Transforming Nonprofit Talent Strategies with Allison Wyatt
Transforming Nonprofit Talent Strategies with Allison Wyatt
About this podcast
The Palante Nonprofits Podcast is a nonprofit leadership and impact podcast that breaks barriers and bridges gaps across the nonprofit sector. Hosted by Dr. Andrea Ortega, CEO of Palante Nonprofits, the podcast delivers practical strategies, expert insights, and real conversations for nonprofit leaders, executives, and mission-driven organizations.
Each episode covers key topics including nonprofit management, fundraising, capacity building, equity-centered practices, organizational growth, and community engagement, helping organizations maximize impact, scale sustainably, and strengthen the communities they serve.
El Podcast de Palante Nonprofits es un podcast sobre liderazgo e impacto en organizaciones sin fines de lucro, enfocado en romper barreras y cerrar brechas en el sector social. Presentado por la Dra. Andrea Ortega, CEO de Palante Nonprofits, el podcast ofrece estrategias prácticas, perspectivas expertas y conversaciones reales para líderes de organizaciones sin fines de lucro y entidades con misión social.
Cada episodio tiene temas como la gestión de organizaciones sin fines de lucro, la recaudación de fondos, el desarrollo de capacidades, las prácticas centradas en la equidad, el crecimiento organizacional y la participación comunitaria, apoyando a las organizaciones a maximizar su impacto y a fortalecer a las comunidades que sirven.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 34 episodes
- Transforming Nonprofit Talent Strategies with Allison Wyatt · 23 min · Season 5 Episode 6In this enlightening episode, Dr. Andrea Ortega engages with Allison Wyatt, founder and CEO of Edgility Talent Partners, to tackle a pressing issue in the nonprofit sector…
- Legacy Leadership and Healing in Community Service w/ Dr. Angela Anderson · 29 min · Season 5 Episode 5The journey of leadership is often intertwined with personal history and community legacy. In this episode of the Palante Nonprofits Podcast, Dr. Andrea Ortega speaks with Dr…
- The Funding Mistake that Burns out Small Nonprofits w/ Santos Morales · 33 min · Season 5 Episode 4Nonprofit leaders are leaving money, momentum, and sanity on the table by trying to be everything to everyone. Santos Morales reveals the counterintuitive growth strategy that…
- Bridging the Philanthropic Gap for Cross-Border & Hispanic-Led Nonprofits w/ Jazmin Carrillo · 22 min · Season 5 Episode 3Hispanic-led nonprofits are often doing the deepest, most trusted work in their communities—but still leaving funding on the table because their systems, messaging, and donor…
- How Trauma-Informed Storytelling Protects People and Builds Trust w/ Maria Bryan · 44 min · Season 5 Episode 2Most nonprofit storytelling is doing more harm than good. Dr. Andrea Ortega and Maria Bryan reveal the questions every communicator should ask before sharing a donor appeal, a…
- You Don’t Need a Title to Lead - You Need the Courage to Build with Diana Avalos-Leos · 27 min · Season 5 Episode 1What does it take to build a lasting Latino leadership organization without a big-city budget, a corporate pipeline, or a perfect playbook? Dr. Andrea Ortega sits down with Diana…
- When Leaders Rest, Organizations Heal with Brittney Frazier · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 6What if the key to a stronger nonprofit isn't more funding, but better rest? In this episode, we sit down with Brittney Frazier, a nonprofit leadership expert and program officer…
- The Human Touch in a Digital World with David Wachs · 21 min · Season 4 Episode 7Most nonprofits are overwhelmed trying to keep up with donor relationships, what if a simple, scalable system could transform the way you thank supporters and boost donations?…
- Palante with Catalina Spinel: Storytelling, Partnerships, and Power in Nonprofit Work · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 4Two Colombian women. Two different paths through violence, immigration, and reinvention. One conversation about what it really takes to lead in the U.S. nonprofit sector. Dr…
- De los Negocios a la Comunidad: Una Conversación Real con Deisamar De Soto-Torres · 43 min · Season 4 Episode 1Dr. Andrea Ortega and Deisamar De Soto-Torres emphasize the significance of education and humility in business leadership. Deisamar discusses the need to treat everyone equally…
- Defining Impact: Beyond the Buzzword with Tayah Butler · 32 min · Season 4 Episode 5Dr. Andrea Ortega and Tayah Butler discuss the concept of impact within the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the importance of defining impact, activities, outputs, and outcomes…
- How Rosa Helps to Make Connections in the Nonprofit Sector · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 3Dr. Andrea Ortega speaks with Rosa Malagón, a community navigator and advocate for mental health and outdoor activities. They discuss the importance of community connection, the…
- When Everything’s Under Attack: Leading with Courage and Care with Representative Dr. Anna Eskamani · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 9In this engaging conversation, Dr. Andrea Ortega and Representative Dr. Anna Eskamani discuss the vital role of nonprofits in advocating for community needs, the importance of…
- Fundraising Clarity through Prospect Research with Kate Kate Sheahan McElroy · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 7Dr. Andrea Ortega and Kate Sheahan McElroy delve into the critical role of prospect research in philanthropy. They discuss the importance of understanding donor relationships…
- Pa’lante Toward Joy: First-Gen Wisdom and Nonprofit Care with Dr. Yanira Hernandez · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 6Dr. Ortega and Dr. Yanira Hernandez explore the themes of healing, identity, and resilience within immigrant families. They discuss the challenges faced by first-generation…
- Leading Change: How the Junior League of Greater Orlando Builds Stronger Communities · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 4Dr. Andrea Ortega interviews Stephanie Luzoro, a dedicated member of the Junior League of Greater Orlando (JLGO). They discuss the mission of JLGO to empower women as civic…
- Built to Last: Leadership Lessons for Impact · 25 min · Season 3 Episode 5In this conversation, Dr. Ortega and Virginia Peña explore the multifaceted aspects of leadership, focusing on the importance of co-creating vision within organizations, the…
- From Activist to Architect: Marcos Vilar on Leading Alianza · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 2In this powerful conversation, Marcos Vilar shares the story behind Alianza Center and the movement-building that drives its dual mission: community service and civic action…
- Not Just for Tech Bros: Building an Inclusive Tech Future · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 1Dr. Andrea Ortega speaks with Willy Orozco, an advocate for education and technology, about the intersection of these fields and their impact on social equity. They discuss…
- Rooted in Resilience: Uplifting Black Mothers through Community & Care · 23 min · Season 2 Episode 8Dr. Andrea Ortega sits down with Mama Yata, founder of Melanin Mothers Meet (M3), a grassroots nonprofit rooted in Tallahassee, Florida, that provides postpartum empowerment…
