On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders

John Gillespie, Kim Bulger
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On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission.

Episodes

  1. JAN 28

    Treating Donors Like Investors to Raise More Money with Stephen King, CPA

    Stephen King has spent his career helping nonprofits grow and scale. After eight years at EY, he served as CFO and Director of Development at Amnesty International USA, where he raised $20 million annually and helped build the systems behind the organization’s 300% growth.  He went on to found Virtual Growth, the first online accounting service, which evolved into GrowthForce, one of the largest cloud-based accounting firms. Today, Stephen leads The Fundraising Accountant community, a space where nonprofit leaders can find honest advice, practical resources and the support they need to run better, grow faster, and raise more money. On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg. Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.

    26 min

  2. JAN 14

    Inside a Nonprofit’s Pivot to Close a Budget Shortfall with Warren Tranquada

    Warren Tranquada is the President and CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas. Under his leadership over the past three years, the Center has prioritized growing audiences, diversifying programming, deepening customer engagement and the customer experience, and strengthening finances. Previously, he led strategic planning and business operations for the New Jersey Performing Arts Center as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer where he was responsible for its $50M annual budget. Prior to NJPAC, Warren was Co-Founder and Partner with the social sector consulting firm Aperio, a Vice President with Chase Manhattan Bank, and a consultant with Bain & Company Canada. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and MBA from Harvard Business School with a focus on nonprofit business structures and social-purpose investment vehicles. On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg. Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.

    18 min

  3. 11/19/2025

    Stacey Epperson Shares Innovative Earned Income Strategies to Help Your Nonprofit Grow

    Stacey Epperson is the Founder and CEO of Next Step® Network, a housing intermediary that mobilizes mission-based developers and manufacturers to provide affordable housing solutions. Next Step’s system of Manufactured Housing Done Right® connects responsible financing, homebuyer education, and delivery of high quality, ENERGY STAR® manufactured homes, creating a model that brings more value to the customer and generates greater impact in communities.  Stacey is an Ashoka Fellow and has completed the Achieving Excellence in Community Development Program at Harvard’s JFK School of Government. Stacey serves as an advisor to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Manufactured Housing Consensus Committee, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and Aspen Institute Expanding Prosperity Impact Collaborative. On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg. Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.

    15 min

  4. 11/05/2025

    How to Solve Organizational Friction in Your Nonprofit with Sharon Kittredje

    Sharon Kittredje is the principal at HIRE Talent Management Solutions, providing HR and talent services to growing organizations, and at Metier Coaching, providing leadership coaching to executives. On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg. Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.

    12 min

  5. 10/22/2025

    How this Nonprofit Diversified Revenue to Grow with ED Hannah Chatalbash

    Hannah Chatalbash is the Executive Director of Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program, providing community access to healthy food. An LMSW graduate of Fordham University, Hannah is passionate about building equitable and sustainable communities. In addition to her work with MCHPP, Hannah serves on the Maine Health Mid Coast Hospital Community Board and the Arts Are Elementary Board. On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission. Check out our website for more episodes: on-a-mission-for-non-profit-leaders.simplecast.com Thank you to our sponsors for supporting nonprofit leader education: Beyond the Bottom Line and Evolve Marketing. Music is "Live for the Moment" by OneManBook. Podcast editor is Tressa Versteeg. Listen and subscribe to On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders in Apple podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Get in touch with us at johng@scalingnonprofits.org or visit www.scalingnonprofits.org.

    28 min
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On a Mission for Nonprofit Leaders podcast is produced by John Gillespie and Kim Bulger of Scaling Nonprofits. Each episode dives into candid conversations with nonprofit EDs and experts offering practical insights and fresh ideas on a range of topics. We’ll keep you energized and moving forward to achieve your mission.

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