Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

Roy Hall Jr. How do the challenges we face in life shape the leaders we become? And how can we turn painful experiences, personal setbacks, and unexpected obstacles into opportunities to serve others? In this inspiring episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter sits down with Roy Hall Jr., former NFL player, motivational speaker, author of Fight Through It, and founder of the Driven Foundation. Roy shares his powerful journey from a childhood marked by poverty, domestic violenc

Matt Kamin How can nonprofit leaders use storytelling to inspire donors, strengthen fundraising efforts, and bring their organization’s mission to life? While statistics and impact reports are important, compelling stories are often what truly connect supporters to a cause. But how can nonprofits share these stories effectively while protecting the dignity and privacy of the people they serve? In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter sits down with Matt Kamin, nonpro

What does it take to become a better nonprofit leader, and what can we learn from our biggest leadership mistakes? In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter sits down with Dolph Goldenburg, nonprofit consultant, former executive director, and host of the Successful Nonprofits Podcast. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, leadership, and organizational management, Dolph shares powerful lessons from both sides of the microphone. He opens

Beth Wanner Offering parental leave is one thing, but creating a workplace where employees can confidently take that leave without worrying about their careers, their coworkers, or the organization’s mission is another. For nonprofit leaders managing tight budgets and lean teams, supporting parental leave can feel complicated and costly. Yet without a thoughtful plan, organizations risk employee burnout, decreased productivity, and losing valuable staff. So how can nonprofits build parental leav

This is repost of a previously published episode. In this episode, Dr. Rob Harter sits down with Aidan Reilly, co-founder of The Farmlink Project, a nonprofit that began as a college passion project and grew into a national food recovery movement. What started in 2020 as two friends trying to make a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic quickly evolved into a logistics powerhouse that has since delivered over 350 million pounds of food—soon to be half a billion. Aidan shares the compelling or

Ever wondered how philanthropy and charity first began? The answer may surprise you! The Greek roots for the word “philanthropy” refer to the “love of humankind”. Rob’s guest today is author Paul Vallely who has written a new book that serves as an encyclopedic review of the origins and history of philanthropy and charity over the centuries. Paul argues that today, too many people and organizations have lost the true purpose of charity and he offers a way back to the roots of good philanthropy.