The Nonprofit Podcast is your weekly dose of real-talk fundraising, designed for the doers, dreamers, and difference-makers powering today’s nonprofit world. Hosted by Jena Lynch, Donorbox’s Education & Community Engagement Manager, and fundraising strategist Britt Stockert, CFRE, each episode delivers clear, practical insights you can act on right away, no fluff, no filler. You’ll also hear from Cara Augspurger, Ed.M., CFRE, ED of Grace Care Center Foundation, sharing field updates and frontline perspectives. Whether you’re building something new or leveling up your impact, we bring you bold ideas, honest conversations, and tools to help you fundraise smarter and lead with confidence. Information. Inspiration. Implementation. Impact. That’s the energy we bring…every week. Let’s get to work.
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Ep 217| Strategic Planning Isn't an Implementation Problem - with Dr. Renee Rubin Ross
Aug 13, 202625 minS6
Send us Fan Mail A plan built by a few people at the top and handed down is just paperwork. Dr. Renee Rubin Ross argues real ownership comes from who's in the room while the goals get decided, not just who signs off on them. Dr. Ross is the founder of The Ross Collective and author of Inclusive Strategic Planning for Nonprofits. In this episode, she and Britt break down her five-step spiral planning process, including step zero: how to know your organization is actually ready to plan. They also talk about what happens when planning uncovers real dysfunction, and how to tell whether it's a planning problem or a leadership one. Grab Renee's free Strategic Planning Template, the Five-Step Spiral breakdown, and sample strategic plans in the links below. Inclusive Strategic Planning for Nonprofits (book) can be purchased here The Five-Step Spiral, explained here Get Your Free Strategic Planning Template here And, Sample nonprofit strategic plans here Chapters: 00:00 - Why Traditional Strategic Planning Fails 02:10 - Why Write Another Book on Strategic Planning? 04:47 - The 5-Step Spiral Planning Framework 07:26 - Balancing Visioning with Concrete Execution 09:29 - Why 3-Year Strategic Plans Work Best 10:50 - Step 0: Assessing Organizational Readiness 12:51 - Navigating Internal Tension & Staff Culture 15:45 - The 3 Circles of Participation (Deciders, Builders, Sharers) 18:46 - Translating Your Plan into Action (Using RACI) 22:13 - What You Lose by Excluding Frontline Staff 23:35 - Where to Find Dr. Ross About Donorbox: Donorbox is a trusted fundraising platform used by more than 100,000 organizations to raise over $4 billion worldwide. Learn more at donorbox.org. Enjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. Please consult a professional advisor for guidance specific to your organization. Support the show
Ep 216| How to Write a Nonprofit AI Policy & Close the Donor Trust Gap
Aug 6, 202610 minS6
Send us Fan Mail Only 26% of nonprofits tell donors when AI helped write to them. 76% of donors say they should be told. That's not small! It's a fifty-point trust gap that grows every time an organization reaches for a new tool without a plan for it. This week, Jena Lynch digs into what's actually pulling nonprofits toward AI right now (hint: it's burnout, not hype), why donors can tell when a human checked out of the process, and the socioeconomic costs that rarely make it into the fundraising conversation. She shares four practical moves any organization can put in place this week, no tech background required. What you'll learn: Why AI-governed organizations are pulling ahead while everyone else is improvising The three numbers behind nonprofit AI's donor trust problem, and why donors notice even when they can't name what feels off The real cost behind the tools that never shows up in a donor letter Four moves to close the trust gap, starting with a policy you can write today Resources for you from this episode: Free nonprofit AI policy template download to get you started here . An easy-read blog with a full breakdown on how to use AI responsibly as a nonprofit, here . Donorbox is a trusted fundraising platform serving more than 100,000 organizations worldwide, helping them raise over $4 billion and counting. Learn more at donorbox.org. Enjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal or financial advice. Please consult a professional advisor for guidance specific to your organization. Support the show
Summer Rewind| 5 Steps to Building a Nonprofit Strategy That Actually Works
Jul 30, 202614 minS6
Send us Fan Mail Most nonprofit strategic planning mistakes don't show up until year-end, right when your fundraising push exposes exactly what's missing. Being busy isn't the same as having direction. In this Summer Rewind, Cara Augspurger , CFRE, breaks down the five steps that took her organization from constant firefighting to a plan that actually holds up, in six months . What you'll learn How to tell real growth from just being busy, before it costs you at year-end The one question your strategic plan has to answer first How to run a funding reality check that shows exactly where the gaps are How to set numbers-based targets for a "good year", no gut feel required About Cara Augspurger, CFRE Cara is the Executive Director of Grace Care Center Foundation and host of The Nonprofit Podcast. About Donorbox Donorbox is a trusted fundraising platform used by more than 100,000 organizations worldwide , helping raise over $4 billion for causes that matter. Learn more at donorbox.org. Enjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably. This episode is for educational purposes only and isn't legal or financial advice. Please consult a professional advisor for guidance specific to your organization. Support the show
Summer Rewind| Why Your Nonprofit's Next Leader Needs More Than Potential - With Chris Wong
Jul 23, 202624 minS6
Send us Fan Mail Great performers don't always make great leaders. That gap is costing nonprofits people they can't afford to lose. As nonprofits head into the busiest stretch of the year, Britt Stockert revisits a listener favorite with Chris Wong, founder of Leadership Potential and a licensed therapist who builds leadership programs inside nonprofits. They talk about accidental leadership: the quiet gap between being a great performer and being ready to lead a team, and why closing it matters most right before things get loud. Spotting potential is easy. Developing it is non-negotiable. What You'll Learn What accidental leadership is and why it happens even in the best-run nonprofits Why promotion skills and leadership skills aren't the same thing How one avoided conversation can quietly cost you your best people What leaders can do right now to close the gap More About Our Guest Chris Wong is the founder of Leadership Potential , a licensed therapist who builds leadership development programs inside nonprofits from the ground up. Resources and Links Get Chris's free Difficult Conversations Playbook for Leaders here Connect with Chris on LinkedIn About Donorbox Donorbox is a trusted online and on-location fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise more. With easy-to-use donation forms, powerful donor management tools, and features designed to grow recurring giving, we have helped 100,000-plus organizations process over $4 billion in donations worldwide. donorbox.org Enjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably. The information provided in this series is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Please consult with a professional advisor for specific guidance. Support the show
Summer Rewind| Slow Fundraising: How to Do Less and Raise More with Chad Barger
Jul 17, 202623 minS6
Send us Fan Mail Summer time and the living...could be easier! Nonprofit teams are gearing up for the second half of the year, and this Summer Rewind brings back one of the show's most practical conversations for that exact moment. Jena Lynch talks with Chad Barger , founder of Productive Fundraising , about slow fundraising: an approach built on doing fewer things, doing them consistently, and letting data guide the decisions. It's a mindset shift for nonprofit teams who are busy but not seeing the growth to match. What You'll Learn Why doing less, done well, beats doing more How simple data tracking reveals what's actually working How to build a fundraising rhythm that avoids burnout Why donor retention deserves more attention than new donor acquisition More About Our Guest Chad Barger is the founder of Productive Fundraising, helping nonprofits simplify their strategy and focus on what drives real results, known for a practical, data-informed style built around sustainable, burnout-proof fundraising. Resources and Links Chad Barger on LinkedIn Productive Fundraising Productive Fundraising's Resource Library About Donorbox Donorbox is a trusted online and on-location fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise more. With easy-to-use donation forms, powerful donor management tools, and features designed to grow recurring giving, we have helped 100,000-plus organizations process over $4 billion in donations worldwide. donorbox.org Enjoying the show? Subscribe for more practical fundraising strategies, leadership insights, and tools to help your nonprofit grow sustainably. The information provided in this series is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Please consult with a professional advisor for specific guidance. Support the show
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