Frontlines of Social Good Podcast

4/29/2025: The $100 Trillion Wealth Transfer

April 29, 2025: After the news, Laura MacDonald, Principal and Founder of Benefactor Group, to explore The $100 Trillion Wealth Transfer and what it means for fundraisers, philanthropists, and generational giving. Later in the program, we speak with Chris van Bergen, co-author of Certifiable: How Businesses Operationalize Responsible Sourcing, about the intersection of business, ethics, and impact—and what nonprofits can learn from the corporate world when it comes to building trust and transparency.

4/15/2025: "10,000 Job Cuts in 70 Days"

April 15, 2025: After the news, Sara Herschander, Staff Reporter at The Chronicle of Philanthropy, discusses her article, "10,000 Job Cuts in 70 Days," which addresses recent job losses in the nonprofit sector. Later in the show, Ken Miller discusses his new book, "Becoming Ken."

4/8/2025: Purpose-Driven Board Leadership

April 8, 2025: After the news, Gene Takagi, Principal at NEO Law Group, joins us to talk about the growing movement toward purpose-driven board leadership—what it means, why it matters, and how boards can become stronger agents of mission and equity. Later in the show, Patton McDowell, author of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, shares practical guidance for emerging and seasoned leaders alike.

4/1/2025: Donor and Staff Retention

April 1, 2025:  After the news, Louis Diez, Founder of the Donor Participation Project & Annual Fund Toolkit, shares proven strategies to boost donor retention and long-term engagement. Then, Evan Wilstein, co-author of the Social Impact Staff Retention (SISR) Study, examines key factors influencing nonprofit staff retention and how organizations can foster a more sustainable workforce.

3/25/2025: Four Nonprofit Advocacy Superpowers

March 25, 2025: After the news, Bethany Snyder, MPP, Director of the Iowa Nonprofit Alliance and Founder of Snyder Strategies, reveals four nonprofit advocacy superpowers that can amplify impact, mobilize supporters, and drive meaningful policy change.

3/18/25: Game Changing Tech for Nonprofits

March 18, 2025:  After the news, Jay Love, active angel investor and former tech CEO, explores the latest game-changing technologies transforming the nonprofit sector and what they mean for the future of fundraising. Then, Julia Campbell, Founder & Principal of J Campbell Social Marketing, shares key insights from her forthcoming book, Minimalist Marketing for Nonprofits, offering practical strategies to streamline outreach and maximize impact.

3/11/25: Sustaining Public Broadcasting

March 11, 2025:  After the news, Jeff Schreifels, Principal at Veritus Group, explores strategies for sustaining public broadcasting through donor engagement and major gifts. Then, Nathan Chappell and Scott Rosenkrans discuss insights from their book, Nonprofit AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good, highlighting how AI-driven strategies can enhance fundraising and drive greater impact.

3/4/25: Foundations On The Hill

March 4, 2025:  After the news, Rusty Stahl, President & CEO of Fund the People, provides insights from Foundations on the Hill, highlighting key policy discussions shaping the future of philanthropy. Then, Erica Waasdorp, author of Monthly Giving Made Easy, shares expert strategies for building sustainable fundraising through recurring donor programs. Closing out the program, and in recognition of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, we revisit conversations with David Szakonyi on the Russian oligarch influence through philanthropy and the work of Tabletochki with its founder, Olya Kudinenko. 

2/25/25: The AI-Powered Pivot to Women-Centered Philanthropy and Fundraising

February 25, 2025:  After the news, Anne Murphy, Founder of SheLeadsAI, explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping philanthropy with a focus on women-centered giving and fundraising. Then, Bobby Dawson, Vice President of Information Technology & Security at DonorSearch, talks about his new book, Leadership Life: Breaking Through the Individual Contributor Ceiling. 

2/18/25: Ethical Storytelling

February 18, 2025:  After the news, Carly Euler of MemoryFox examines the role of ethics in nonprofit storytelling and fundraising. Then, Alan Clayton, CEO of Revolutionise International, discussed his new book, Great Fundraising Organizations, which explores how strategic organizational leadership can accelerate fundraising growth.