Palante Nonprofits

Dr. Andrea Ortega
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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.

  1. Sep 15

    The Funding Mistake that Burns out Small Nonprofits w/ Santos Morales

    Nonprofit 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 took Enterprising Latinas from a small mission to a $1.7 million organization—and why saying no to the wrong funding can be the smartest move you make.Dr. Andrea Ortega sits down with Santos, COO of Enterprising Latinas, for a candid conversation about what actually drives sustainable nonprofit growth, especially for organizations serving women, Latinas, and entrepreneurs. From scaling more than 1,000 entrepreneurs and supporting 300+ small businesses to leading through a leadership sabbatical, Santos shares the real operational decisions behind the organization’s expansion and impact.In this episode, you’ll discover: Why focusing on one clear niche beats chasing every grantHow to build partnerships that strengthen your mission instead of distracting from itWhy funders notice capacity, clarity, and fit immediatelyHow Enterprising Latinas turned collaboration into a community hubWhat it means to grow an organization without burning out your team Santos also explains why the organization stopped offering services outside its strengths and instead partnered with other providers. He shares how staying mission-first, listening to community needs, and creating pathways to economic mobility helped the team grow while keeping members at the center of everything they do. Andrea and Santos also discuss women-led spaces, allyship, leadership, and the realities of building sustainable impact in the nonprofit sector. If you lead a nonprofit, run a community-based organization, apply for grants, or want a smarter way to scale without losing your purpose, this conversation will give you practical ideas to take back to your work. Perfect for nonprofit leaders, social impact professionals, funders, and anyone interested in mission-driven growth. Find Enterprising Latinas at enterprisinglatinas.org and on Instagram and Facebook at @EnterprisingLatinas. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to future episodes. Palante Nonprofits!

    The Funding Mistake that Burns out Small Nonprofits w/ Santos Morales

  2. Sep 15

    Bridging the Philanthropic Gap for Cross-Border & Hispanic-Led Nonprofits w/ Jazmin Carrillo

    Hispanic-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 strategy aren’t built to match their impact. Dr. Andrea Ortega and Jasmine Carrillo break down why that happens and what small organizations can do right now to change it.Andrea, host of Palante Nonprofits Podcast, and Jasmine Carrillo, founder and philanthropic advisor at Impact Rich Media, get real about the gap between doing great work and being funded for it. If your organization is busy serving people but struggling to clearly communicate its value, ask for support, or turn one-time gifts into long-term donor relationships, this conversation is for you.In this episode, you’ll discover: Why many nonprofits have strong community trust but weak fundraising infrastructureThe website mistakes that quietly prevent donations, including broken buttons, limited payment options, and unclear impact languageHow to make stronger asks through donor stewardship, follow-up, and relationship-building Why culturally authentic fundraising matters, from Spanish-language communications to community-centered eventsHow hands-on capacity building can help small NGOs create sustainable fundraising systemsWhy engaged, diverse boards and strong governance are essential for organizational growthAndrea also shares hard-won lessons from the field, including why boards, governance, and internal systems matter just as much as mission. Jasmine brings a global perspective shaped by her work across Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, Canada, and the United States, showing how organizations can move from survival mode to long-term sustainability.If you lead a nonprofit, support one, or want to understand how real fundraising happens behind the scenes, this episode will change how you think about visibility, trust, and growth. It’s essential listening for nonprofit founders, executive directors, development teams, and anyone working to turn community impact into lasting resources. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to future episodes. Palante Nonprofits!

    Bridging the Philanthropic Gap for Cross-Border & Hispanic-Led Nonprofits w/ Jazmin Carrillo

  3. Aug 31

    How Trauma-Informed Storytelling Protects People and Builds Trust w/ Maria Bryan

    Most 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 social post, or a success story - because “good intentions” are not the same as consent, safety, or trust. Maria, the marketing strategist at Donorbox, brings a hard-earned framework for trauma-informed, ethical storytelling that protects the very people nonprofits are trying to honor. Andrea pushes the conversation further with real-world examples from Hispanic-led organizations, disaster response, and the pressure to show impact without turning people’s pain into marketing content. You’ll discover: Why a beautiful story can still put someone at riskThe difference between ethical storytelling and trauma-informed storytellingThe “story owner” mindset and why consent is more than a checkboxThe questions to ask before publishing images, names, locations, or family detailsHow urgency-based fundraising can create anxiety, shame, and burnout instead of sustainable givingWhy donor agency matters just as much as storyteller agencyHow to audit your language, imagery, and donation flow so people feel safe, not manipulatedSend us Fan Mail Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to future episodes. Palante Nonprofits!

    How Trauma-Informed Storytelling Protects People and Builds Trust w/ Maria Bryan

  4. Aug 31

    You Don’t Need a Title to Lead - You Need the Courage to Build with Diana Avalos-Leos

    What 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 Avalos Leos, founder and director of Latino Leadership Northwest, for a powerful conversation about creating real community power from the ground up. Diana shares how a spark in 2008 turned into a 15-year mission to serve first-generation youth and families in Vancouver, Washington, and why she chose to build the program first and the nonprofit around it. Together, they unpack the realities of starting and sustaining mission-driven work in a rural and often overlooked region, where visibility, trust, and relationships matter just as much as funding. You'll discover: Why the "build the program first" approach can be a smarter path for nonprofitsHow to grow trust and visibility when you're not in a major metroWhy succession planning has to start on day oneWhat it really means to create multigenerational impact, not just short-term servicesHow leaders can open doors for themselves when no one else is doing itSend us Fan Mail Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to future episodes. Palante Nonprofits!

    You Don’t Need a Title to Lead - You Need the Courage to Build with Diana Avalos-Leos

  5. Jun 22

    When Leaders Rest, Organizations Heal with Brittney Frazier

    What 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 at Allegany Franciscan Ministries, to talk about why leader wellbeing is one of the most overlooked drivers of organizational health and community impact. Brittney shares how she helped design and launch a sabbatical pilot program for nonprofit leaders, what she learned along the way, and why the "perfect moment" for a sabbatical never just arrives. You have to create it. In this episode you will learn: Why nonprofit leaders burn out and what organizations can do about itWhat a sabbatical actually looks like in practice and how to plan one effectivelyHow funders and board members can shift the culture around rest and sustainabilityReal stories from leaders who took sabbaticals and what changed for themHow organizational culture shapes leadership, and how leaders can model the change they want to seeResources mentioned: Allegany Franciscan Ministries: https://afmfl.org/Connect with Brittney Frazier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittneytfrazier1913/Send us Fan Mail Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to future episodes. Palante Nonprofits!

    When Leaders Rest, Organizations Heal with Brittney Frazier

  6. May 13

    The Human Touch in a Digital World with David Wachs

    Most 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? David Wachs, founder of Handwrytten, reveals how innovative robotic handwriting combined with smart automation can help your organization save hours, deepen donor loyalty, and raise more funds, all without burning out your team.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to future episodes. Palante Nonprofits!

    The Human Touch in a Digital World with David Wachs

  7. Mar 4

    Palante with Catalina Spinel: Storytelling, Partnerships, and Power in Nonprofit Work

    Two 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. Andrea Ortega sits down with Catalina Spinel, Director of Partnerships at Candid, tracing a journey that began in Bogotá — where growing up surrounded by conflict sparked an early hunger for justice — through a master's in public administration, stints at the UN and NYC Department of Education, and finally to Candid after its 2019 merger of GuideStar and Foundation Center. Resource: https://www.issuelab.org/resources/43685/43685.pdfResource: https://genderpoint.org/datawoven/ Resource: Building a tool for the sector together: Co-creating as power sharingSend us Fan Mail Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to future episodes. Palante Nonprofits!

    Palante with Catalina Spinel: Storytelling, Partnerships, and Power in Nonprofit Work

  8. Feb 4

    Defining Impact: Beyond the Buzzword with Tayah Butler

    Dr. Andrea Ortega and Tayah Butler discuss the concept of impact within the nonprofit sector, emphasizing the importance of defining impact, activities, outputs, and outcomes. They explore inclusive leadership interventions to improve retention and belonging among historically underrepresented groups. The discussion also addresses the distinction between attribution and contribution in measuring impact, underscoring the need for clarity and focus to achieve organizational goals. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Don't forget to subscribe to future episodes. Palante Nonprofits!

    Defining Impact: Beyond the Buzzword with Tayah Butler
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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.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Andrea Ortega
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Palante Nonprofits
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