Future Nonprofit

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Explore all things innovation to amplify the future of nonprofit impact. Discover best practices from top nonprofits and social-impact businesses. Learn new strategies and explore daring ways to think about and solve your organization's big problems. Ted Vaughn, award-winning author and social entrepreneur, invites guests to share their personal narratives, experiences, and hot takes on what is needed to create an innovative organization. Ted illustrates how they can be put into practice on a journey to discover the future of nonprofits. Watch full raw interviews on the Future Nonprofit Youtube channel.

  1. Building Local Trust at Scale: How Bob Dalton Is Reimagining Community Impact

    9월 18일

    Building Local Trust at Scale: How Bob Dalton Is Reimagining Community Impact

    “If we're gonna see real change, it has to be done on a local level. My personal mission for the rest of my life is reintegrating localism back into modern society.”—Bob Dalton Do you ever feel like it’s harder than ever to engage people in your mission? Nonprofits today compete with influencer culture, political fatigue, and content overload. Bob Dalton has cracked the code on how localism rebuilds trust and why that matters more than ever. Bob is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and social designer working to reclaim human connection in the digital age. He is the founder of two mission-minded companies: Sackcloth & Ashes, where every blanket purchased sends one to your local shelter; and LOCL, a local-focused social network to truly help neighbors connect. I (Ted) really respect Bob. His path in life hasn’t been straight. It’s been marked by resilience, bold choices, and a refusal to let fear set the terms. But he sees a world better than the one we live in, and dares to pursue it. In this conversation, you’ll hear: How to build mission-aligned teamsThe impact AI is making on community-buildingHow to lead through adversityWhy localism scales trust and impact Bob is a confident leader who has so much to teach any nonprofit leader. He understands his strengths, how to align teams, and where user behavior is headed. As nonprofits face competition from influencers, startups, and viral fundraisers, Bob offers a new framework for relevance rooted in trust and local connection. If you care about real connection, team alignment, and reclaiming impact in a noisy world, this conversation is for you. Find links to resources mentioned and key takeaways in the show notes for this episode: www.futurenonprofit.com/bob-dalton

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  2. ATHENA: Holly Smithson - Embracing the Unknown, Welcoming Vulnerability, & Voicing Your Power

    6월 10일

    ATHENA: Holly Smithson - Embracing the Unknown, Welcoming Vulnerability, & Voicing Your Power

    “So many people are not voicing their power.” - Holly Smithson What if your biggest strength is the thing you’ve been told is your greatest weakness? In this episode, Ted sits down with Holly Smithson, CEO of Athena, a global leadership platform dedicated to fast-tracking women in STEM (short for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). This is an incredible organization that is partnering with some of the nation’s top corporations by strengthening their executive pipeline, fostering cultures of innovation and impact, and accelerating workforce readiness for the future economy. Holly shares how a childhood spent watching news with her dad and idolizing Carol Burnett sparked a lifelong passion for storytelling and advocacy. She walks us through her journey—from Capitol Hill to a cancer diagnosis—and how embracing vulnerability, authenticity, and innovation became central to her leadership. You’ll hear how Holly’s nonprofit, Athena, grew from a regional incubator into a global confidence lab, why innovation is a critical skill for nonprofits, and how “embracing your power” can fuel stronger impact and more confident leadership. Whether you're navigating growth, burnout, or a call to lead more authentically, Holly’s story is a powerful invitation to something better. Want our key takeaways from this conversation? Take a look at the show notes for this episode: https://www.futurenonprofit.com/holly-smithson/

    38분
  3. MEASURE: Meme Styles - How to Champion Equity Through Community-Led Research

    4월 24일

    MEASURE: Meme Styles - How to Champion Equity Through Community-Led Research

    “There was no real mechanism for measuring what we meant when we said build trust… Who was creating the surveys? What was the methodology? What were the metrics assessing relationships?” - Meme Styles You use data every day. In the stories you tell donors. In the statistics you share on social media. In the decisions you make about the future of the organization. But data-informed decision-making goes deeper than just collecting numbers and drawing conclusions from them. Meme Styles, our guest today, reminds us that we need to be asking some important questions:  Where did these numbers come from?How do we know they are trustworthy and accurate?How biased or unbiased are the sources of that data or the methodology we’re utilizing? From running a lunchroom advocacy campaign as a third grader to sitting on panels with city officials in Austin, TX, Meme has always been a force for change. And in 2015, she founded MEASURE, a nonprofit data advocacy organization working to eliminate social disparities in health, education, economics, and criminal justice—one dataset at a time. In this episode, Meme shares how data can either reinforce inequities or drive systemic change, how data bias can show up in nonprofits, why community is the best form of technology, and the most impactful decision Meme says she’s made in her leadership. If you’re a nonprofit leader committed to equity, dignity, and visionary leadership, this conversation is for you. Want our key takeaways from this conversation? Take a look at the show notes for this episode: https://www.futurenonprofit.com/meme-styles/

    29분
  4. 3월 18일

    Make It Seen, Make It Simple: How to Make Your Nonprofit’s Story Shareable [Panel Discussion]

    Today, your audience is more aware than ever before of injustices impacting our world. They’re eager to help, but unsure of the best way to make a difference. As a nonprofit leader, it’s your job to channel their passion into action. How? By sharing your story—and making it easy for others to amplify it. On Future Nonprofit, we often explore how to improve the way your organization operates. But without a strong growth strategy that amplifies your story, even the most noble nonprofit is like a sports car without gas in the tank—it’s got amazing potential, but it can’t go far. The good news: Tools like social media and crowdfunding platforms present your nonprofit with an unprecedented opportunity to expand your reach and broadcast your message. The challenge: All the freedom these tools offer can feel overwhelming. And with countless others vying for attention online, how can you make your message and your cause cut through all the noise? In this special episode, I’m sitting down with not one, but four guests to answer this key question. First, Krista Lamp—Senior Director of Nonprofit Communications at GoFundMe—gives us the inside scoop on what, why, and how modern audiences are supporting causes they care about. After that, three leading voices in the nonprofit space—Jared Walker of Dollar For, Mike McDonald of BibleProject, and Nate Rittenhouse of OneHope—offer hard-earned insights shaped by their distinct experiences in inspiring their audiences to action. In this conversation, you’ll learn what “impact creators” are and why they often have more actual influence than “influencers,” how you can empower trusted online voices to mobilize their communities for your cause, one large mistake that’s causing nonprofits to miss out on a ton of potential support, and much more. If you’ve been looking for ways to accelerate your growth without sacrificing authenticity, this one is for you. Want our key takeaways from this conversation? Take a look at the show notes for this episode: www.futurenonprofit.com/make-nonprofit-story-shareable Mentioned in this episode: Presented by Classy Are you a nonprofit feeling the pressure of constant change and evolving supporter expectations? Are you searching for new ways to engage your community in this new era of fundraising? At Future Nonprofit we seek out the top technology helping propel our sector forward, which is why Classy by GoFundMe is a trusted partner of ours. Classy's online fundraising platform empowers organizations to connect, engage, and grow. With Classy's latest innovation, Classy Studio, you can create personalized fundraising experiences that truly resonate. Build connections, unleash creativity, and raise more... faster! And now, with new features like Intelligent Ask Amounts, which provide personalized donation amounts for each supporter who lands on your page, and improved embedded donation forms, which lead a donor through an optimized checkout flow without leaving your website, Classy's full suite of tools is further engineered for conversion while also allowing you to create lasting relationships. The only question left is... what will YOU build? The future of fundraising is now with Classy. For more information, visit classy.org.

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Explore all things innovation to amplify the future of nonprofit impact. Discover best practices from top nonprofits and social-impact businesses. Learn new strategies and explore daring ways to think about and solve your organization's big problems. Ted Vaughn, award-winning author and social entrepreneur, invites guests to share their personal narratives, experiences, and hot takes on what is needed to create an innovative organization. Ted illustrates how they can be put into practice on a journey to discover the future of nonprofits. Watch full raw interviews on the Future Nonprofit Youtube channel.

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