The Nonprofit Lab

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Challenge the status quo. Welcome to The Nonprofit Lab, a podcast dedicated to the ongoing discovery of how we can all be a part of bigger social change through the lens of the nonprofit sector. Join us as we work to uncover and challenge the status quo in the world of nonprofits.

  1. E85: Donor Value Attrition and the Hidden Threat Undermining Nonprofit Sustainability (Jeff Schreifels, Veritus Group)

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    E85: Donor Value Attrition and the Hidden Threat Undermining Nonprofit Sustainability (Jeff Schreifels, Veritus Group)

    Donor value attrition is one of the most overlooked threats to nonprofit sustainability. Jeff Schreifels of Veritus Group breaks down why growth can hide retention problems and how disciplined relationship-building protects long-term impact.

    53 min
  2. E84: Wartime Nonprofit Leadership — Inside United Help Ukraine with Dr. Maryna Baydyuk

    JAN 20

    E84: Wartime Nonprofit Leadership — Inside United Help Ukraine with Dr. Maryna Baydyuk

    Dr. Maryna Baydyuk from United Help Ukraine shares what it means to lead a humanitarian nonprofit through an active war. From her upbringing in Ukraine to organizing aid under constant uncertainty, she reflects on trust, listening to people on the ground, and making life-and-death decisions when there are no perfect options. This conversation explores leadership under pressure, donor fatigue, and how nonprofits can stay human, credible, and effective when the crisis doesn’t end.

    53 min
  3. E83: When Donor Attention Becomes Impact with George Weiner (Whole Whale)

    12/17/2025

    E83: When Donor Attention Becomes Impact with George Weiner (Whole Whale)

    Attention doesn’t always equal impact, especially in nonprofit fundraising. In this episode, Whole Whale founder George Weiner about how nonprofits can turn donor attention into real commitment, why fundraising funnels break down, and what recent platform controversies reveal about power, consent, and trust in nonprofit tech.

    1h 3m
  4. E82: The LinkedIn Playbook Nonprofits Keep Ignoring with Mario Hernandez (Impact Circle)

    12/04/2025

    E82: The LinkedIn Playbook Nonprofits Keep Ignoring with Mario Hernandez (Impact Circle)

    LinkedIn is the most overlooked fundraising engine in the sector. Mario Hernandez at Impact Circle returns to share how he raised $1M organically, built a 55,000+ person community, and developed a repeatable system nonprofits can use to build trust, land corporate partners, and grow revenue -- all without ads, gimmicks, or pitch-slaps

    59 min
  5. E81: The Humanitarian in Every One of Us with Armine Afeyan (Aurora Humanitarian Initiative)

    11/18/2025

    E81: The Humanitarian in Every One of Us with Armine Afeyan (Aurora Humanitarian Initiative)

    Armine Afeyan, CEO of the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, to shares how “gratitude in action” can reshape modern humanitarianism. We explore Aurora’s unique approach to uplifting grassroots humanitarians, the power of storytelling to inspire empathy, and how individual acts of courage ripple into global impact. It’s a reminder that generosity is contagious—and that every person has the capacity to change someone’s world.

    54 min
  6. E80: Turning Gratitude Into Fundraising Stewardship with Trish Davis at Susan G. Komen

    11/12/2025

    E80: Turning Gratitude Into Fundraising Stewardship with Trish Davis at Susan G. Komen

    Trish Davis, Vice President of Major Gifts & Planned Giving at Susan G. Komen, shares how true stewardship goes beyond fundraising—it’s about listening, gratitude, and connection. From her service in the Air Force to leading national philanthropy strategy, Trish reveals how to build donor trust at scale, keep relationships personal in a digital age, and turn gratitude into lasting impact.

    54 min
  7. E79: Strategic Philanthropy in Action with Lynette Bell at Truist Foundation

    11/03/2025

    E79: Strategic Philanthropy in Action with Lynette Bell at Truist Foundation

    Lynette Bell, President of the Truist Foundation shares what strategic philanthropy looks like in action, and how trust, data, and collaboration can turn philanthropy into long-term, systemic change. We explore how Truist Foundation is redefining corporate philanthropy through its focus on economic mobility, small business resilience, and community-centered investment. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: Scaling for Impact Report Inspire Awards Where It Starts

    57 min
  8. E78: Radical Connection in the Age of AI Fundraising with Nathan Chappell (Virtuous + Fundraising.AI)

    10/29/2025

    E78: Radical Connection in the Age of AI Fundraising with Nathan Chappell (Virtuous + Fundraising.AI)

    We connect with Nathan Chappell, Founder and Chair of Fundraising.AI, Chief AI Officer at Virtuous and author of The Generosity Crisis, and Nonprofit AI, to explore how nonprofits can rebuild trust and reignite generosity in the age of AI. We unpack what radical connection really means, how to fix broken incentives, and why the future of giving will depend on curiosity, courage, and care.

    59 min
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Challenge the status quo. Welcome to The Nonprofit Lab, a podcast dedicated to the ongoing discovery of how we can all be a part of bigger social change through the lens of the nonprofit sector. Join us as we work to uncover and challenge the status quo in the world of nonprofits.

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  • Creator
    MatchNice
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © MatchNice
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    The Nonprofit Lab