Nonprofit Hub Radio

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Whether starting a nonprofit or taking an existing cause to the next level, The Nonprofit Hub Radio Podcast is about breaking down how nonprofits can grow. Each episode features an interview with a sector star with insight, stories, or ideas that can take your nonprofit from good to excellence. Join host Meghan Speer every week to make your good go further!

  1. Build A Board People Actually Want To Join

    4D AGO

    Build A Board People Actually Want To Join

    Send a text Ever wonder why some boards feel alive, focused, and productive while others stall out in meetings and rubber-stamp decisions? In this episode, we're joined by Debra Hertz, Managing Director at The Strategy Group, who unpacks a practical roadmap for turning any board into a true strategic asset—from first contact in recruitment to the cadence of training, evaluation, and culture-building that keeps trustees engaged for the long haul. As hosts, we press into the hard truths: vague expectations create passive members, “fundraise-only” mindsets repel great candidates, and friends-and-family boards can lock you into short-term thinking. The fix is a board experience people genuinely want to join. If you want a board that thinks strategically, opens doors, and protects the mission with courage, this conversation gives you the tools to start today. Subscribe, share this with a fellow nonprofit leader, and leave a review with the one change you’ll make to strengthen your board this quarter. Support the show Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

    28 min
  2. Fundraising Across Generations: Unlocking the $84 Trillion Wealth Transfer

    FEB 6

    Fundraising Across Generations: Unlocking the $84 Trillion Wealth Transfer

    Send us a text A tidal shift in philanthropy is underway, and the clock is ticking. We sit down with fundraising strategist Sarah B. Lange to unpack the $84 trillion wealth transfer and lay out a practical roadmap for turning loyal supporters into legacy champions—without massive budgets or complex infrastructure. If you’ve wondered how to approach planned giving, engage entire families, or earn Gen Z’s trust, this conversation delivers clear steps you can use now. If you’re ready to move from reactive fundraising to a family-centered legacy strategy, press play and take notes. Then share this episode with your board, subscribe for more nonprofit growth tactics, and leave a review to help other leaders find us. Support the show Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

    29 min
  3. Reimagining Nonprofit Growth: Mission, Money, and Meaningful Relationships

    JAN 30

    Reimagining Nonprofit Growth: Mission, Money, and Meaningful Relationships

    Send us a text Year-end left many teams drained and second-guessing their playbook. We brought in Jeff Schreifels, principal at Veritus Group, to reframe the path forward: treat staff, donors, volunteers, and the community as the mission—and rebuild fundraising around real relationships that last through channel swings and economic shifts. We start with leadership fundamentals: rest, clarity, and a broader definition of mission that includes the people who carry it. Jeff lays out four pillars—staff, donors, volunteers, community—and shows how culture becomes strategy when you reduce burnout, align teams, and make gratitude and impact reporting routine. From there, we get tactical. If Giving Tuesday underperformed or grants tightened, the lever you control is relationship-based fundraising. Jeff explains why mid-level programs are the missing bridge, how to tier a 500–700 donor mid-level portfolio, and why personalized outreach turns steady givers into passionate partners. We walk through defining thresholds that fit your size, setting goals for each donor in a major portfolio of up to 150, and measuring movement from mid to major at two to three times the usual rate. If this conversation helps you think differently about fundraising in 2026, share it with a colleague, subscribe for more practical episodes, and leave a quick review so others can find the show. Your feedback shapes what we explore next. Support the show Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

    31 min
  4. Building Sustainable Nonprofits Through Better Leadership

    JAN 23

    Building Sustainable Nonprofits Through Better Leadership

    Send us a text If you’ve ever tried to run a nonprofit on passion alone, you know where that road leads: long hours, reactive decisions, and donor updates that feel like fire drills. We sat down with Lauren Reilly, executive director of the Gratitude Network, to map a different path—one where nonprofit leaders claim the tools CEOs use and apply them to mission-driven work without losing soul. We start by flipping a core belief: a nonprofit is a business. Lauren shares how to trade busywork for “CEO sprints,” short, focused blocks that pull you out of the weeds and into strategy. We unpack the difference between being a servant leader and starving your team of autonomy, and we show how mentorship, advisors, and executive coaching play distinct roles in a healthy leadership system. From crisis communication plans that calm donors to accountability rhythms that grow your next tier of leaders, you’ll get practical habits you can put on the calendar this week. If you’re ready to replace scarcity thinking with systems, and replace burnout with durable impact, this conversation will give you the prompts, tools, and next steps to lead with clarity. Enjoy the insights, share them with your team, and if this helped, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us the one habit you’re committing to this month. Support the show Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

    29 min
  5. Why Nonprofits Need Both a Strategic Plan and a Business Plan

    JAN 16

    Why Nonprofits Need Both a Strategic Plan and a Business Plan

    Send us a text In this episode of the Nonprofit Hub Radio Podcast, host Meghan Speer is joined by Dr. Bill Flores—speaker, author, consultant, and former university president—for a timely conversation on leading nonprofits through turbulent times. Drawing from decades of hands-on nonprofit leadership, Dr. Flores challenges organizations to stop “driving blindfolded” and instead embrace strategic planning, business planning, and creative adaptation in the face of uncertainty. Together, they explore why so many nonprofits struggle without clear plans, how leaders can refocus on strengths and core supporters, and what it takes to build sustainable revenue beyond grants alone. This episode offers practical wisdom, encouragement, and a clear call for nonprofit leaders to think differently, plan boldly, and invest in their own leadership development as they work to change the world. Support the show Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

    31 min
  6. Volunteers as Voices: Turning Your Community into Nonprofit Ambassadors

    JAN 9

    Volunteers as Voices: Turning Your Community into Nonprofit Ambassadors

    Send us a text In this episode of the Nonprofit Hub Radio Podcast, host Meghan Speer welcomes back fan-favorite guest Becca Segovia, CEO of GCS Partners, for a deep dive into the “V” of the G.I.V.E. Framework—Volunteer—as a powerful strategy for turning supporters into ambassadors. Together, they explore how nonprofits can activate volunteers, donors, and supporters to lend not just their time or dollars, but their voices, sharing authentic stories that drive awareness, engagement, and giving. Becca unpacks practical ways to equip communities with messaging tools, embrace generational differences in advocacy, responsibly release control of the narrative, and leverage data showing the real financial impact of social sharing. The conversation offers actionable insights for nonprofits looking to grow retention, acquisition, and community impact by empowering their people to tell the story. Support the show Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

    33 min
  7. A New Outlook For The New Year: Escaping the Busy Trap

    JAN 2

    A New Outlook For The New Year: Escaping the Busy Trap

    Send us a text As we kick off a new year, it’s time to reimagine what healthy, sustainable leadership can look like. In this refreshed conversation, author, consultant, and recovering fundraiser Kishshana Palmer joins Meghan Speer to explore why “busy” is the four-letter word holding so many nonprofit leaders back. Kishshana unpacks the personal wake-up call that led her to redefine success, why rest must be a non-negotiable, and how leaders can model wellbeing for their teams without losing credibility. From setting boundaries to choosing one meaningful wellness domino to tip the rest, this episode is an invitation to step out of the frantic pace and step into a year marked by clarity, capacity, and care—for yourself and your people. Support the show Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

    35 min
  8. How to Set Your Website Up for Success in the New Year

    12/26/2025

    How to Set Your Website Up for Success in the New Year

    Send us a text As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time for nonprofits to take a hard look at their website and ensure it’s ready for the year ahead. In this refreshed conversation, Meghan sits down with Jay Owen, CEO of Business Builders, to unpack the most common website mistakes nonprofits make—and what to fix first. From clarifying your message to choosing the right primary audience, prioritizing design that builds trust, and understanding the data that actually matters, Jay offers clear, practical guidance to help nonprofits strengthen their digital presence. If you want your website to work harder for you in the new year, this episode is your roadmap to starting strong. Support the show Get free nonprofit professional development resources, connections to cause work peers, and more at https://nonprofithub.org

    28 min
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Whether starting a nonprofit or taking an existing cause to the next level, The Nonprofit Hub Radio Podcast is about breaking down how nonprofits can grow. Each episode features an interview with a sector star with insight, stories, or ideas that can take your nonprofit from good to excellence. Join host Meghan Speer every week to make your good go further!

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  • Creator
    NonProfit Hub
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    228
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    © 2026 Nonprofit Hub Radio
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