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Episode 161: Your Team Isn't the Problem—Your Leadership Might Be
Jun 23, 2026
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Episode 160: The Invisible Workload: Why Neurodivergent Nonprofit Leaders Burn Out Differently (And What It's Costing Us All)
Jun 9, 2026
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Episode 159: Why Most Nonprofit Press Releases Fail—and How to Actually Earn Media Coverage
May 26, 2026
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| 6/23/26 | Episode 161: Your Team Isn't the Problem—Your Leadership Might Be | What if your team's performance problems are actually a leadership problem?Tiffany Slater, founder and CEO of HR TailorMade, joins Tosha Anderson for a frank conversation on why teams underperform and what nonprofit leaders are missing. They dig into onboarding, unclear expectations, accountability systems, and the hard question of when to coach versus when to move on.Tiffany and Tosha also share how TCCFO uses success profiles and monthly one-on-ones to build high-performing teams, and close with the one question every leader should ask before blaming their people.Practical, honest, and a little uncomfortable in the best way.Connect with Tiffany Slater🌐 Website: https://www.hrtailormade.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-e-slater/Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprintAnd if this episode resonated, leave a review or share it with a fellow nonprofit leader who needs to hear it. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Episode 160: The Invisible Workload: Why Neurodivergent Nonprofit Leaders Burn Out Differently (And What It's Costing Us All) | Most nonprofit leaders know what burnout feels like. But not everyone burns out the same way.In this episode, Tosha Anderson sits down with Britt Stockert, Certified Fundraising Executive and coach at Donorbox, to talk about something that rarely comes up in the nonprofit leadership conversation: neurodivergence and the invisible workload it creates.Britt and Tosha both share their own experiences realizing, in their 40s, that what they thought was anxiety, over-ambition, or just being "a lot" was actually something more specific. And they explore why the nonprofit sector may be uniquely positioned to both attract and burn out neurodivergent leaders at an alarming rate.In this conversation, you'll hear about:What "superhero mode" looks like in practice, and why it eventually collapsesThe secondary operating system neurodivergent leaders carry that neurotypical colleagues don'tWhy neurodivergent burnout often goes undetected in teams until it's a crisisWhat alexithymia is and why it matters for nonprofit leadersSmall, practical changes that leaders and organizations can make right nowWhy a formal diagnosis is not required to start advocating for yourselfThis is one of those episodes that will make a lot of people feel a lot less alone.Read more on our blog: https://thecharitycfo.com/neurodivergent-burnout-nonprofit-leaders/Connect With Brittan Stockert💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittans/Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprintSubscribe to A Modern Nonprofit Podcast for conversations on nonprofit leadership, fundraising strategy, financial management, and the human side of running mission-driven organizations. | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | Episode 159: Why Most Nonprofit Press Releases Fail—and How to Actually Earn Media Coverage | Your press release is not getting picked up because it's written for you, not for the journalist.In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson talks with Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, about what actually makes a nonprofit press release work. They cover the story arc journalists want to see, how to pitch local media with no budget, why your quotes are probably too safe, and how to turn earned media into a tool for donor retention and staff morale.Practical, direct, and full of real examples. A must-listen for any nonprofit leader who has sent a press release into the void and heard nothing back.Connect With Mickie Kennedy🌐 Website: https://www.ereleases.com/causewire/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/publicity/Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo Get the nonprofit finance insights your org needs: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | Episode 158: Sustainable Leadership Without Burnout: Weekly Habits Nonprofit Leaders Need Now | Nonprofit burnout is real and nonprofit leaders are carrying more than ever before.In this episode, Tosha Anderson sits down with productivity coach and Winning the Week co-author Demir Bentley to talk about sustainable leadership, weekly planning, productivity systems, and how nonprofit professionals can stop living in constant overwhelm.If you constantly feel behind, struggle to disconnect from work, or feel guilty setting boundaries, this episode will help you rethink what healthy leadership actually looks like.In this conversation, we discuss: ✔ Why nonprofit professionals experience extreme burnout ✔ How perfectionism and urgency culture hurt organizations ✔ Why weekly planning creates calm and clarity ✔ The importance of operational systems and delegation ✔ How leaders unintentionally create organizational dependency ✔ Boundary-setting strategies for mission-driven leaders ✔ Practical habits to reduce overwhelm immediatelyThis episode is packed with actionable strategies nonprofit executives can start using this week.📘 Learn more about Winning the Week: https://www.lifehackmethod.com📊 Learn more about The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://www.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprintConnect With Demir Bentley🌐 Website: https://lifehackmethod.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demirbentley/ 📘 Grab Winning the Week here.Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfo🔔 Subscribe to our newsletter for more nonprofit leadership conversations, financial strategy insights, fundraising tips, and operational best practices. | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | Episode 157: Budgeting for Impact: Why Nonprofits Need More Than Just a Spreadsheet | Most nonprofits have a budget.But very few are actually using it to make better decisions.In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson sits down with CFO Pat Fisher from The Charity CFO to break down what effective nonprofit budgeting really looks like.This is not about spreadsheets. It is about strategy.You will learn:Why every nonprofit needs a board-approved budgetThe biggest budgeting mistakes nonprofit leaders makeHow to turn your budget into a real management toolWhy involving your team changes everythingThe difference between budgeting and forecastingHow to plan for funding uncertainty and pivot with confidenceThis episode highlights Principle #12 of The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint, a framework built from working with hundreds of nonprofits.If your budget feels disconnected, outdated, or stressful, this conversation will show you a better way forward.Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint here.#nonprofitbudgeting #nonprofitfinance #nonprofitleadership #thecharitycfo #financialmanagementFollow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1 | — | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | Episode 156: From Starvation to Sustainability: How Nonprofits Can Escape the Funding Trap | Are you constantly chasing funding but still struggling to build sustainable growth?In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson sits down with Drew Reynolds, Principal Consultant at Common Good Data, to break down why so many nonprofits are stuck in the funding trap and what to do about it.With increasing funding uncertainty and limited capacity, nonprofit leaders are being forced to rethink their fundraising strategy. The key is not doing more. The key is getting clear on your mission and proving your impact.In this episode, you will learn:Why nonprofits get stuck in the starvation cycleHow the Clarity Impact Fundraising framework drives sustainabilityHow to improve donor retention through impact storytellingPractical ways to measure impact without overwhelmHow to align your team around mission and resultsIf you want to build a more sustainable nonprofit and stop chasing funding, this episode is for you.Check out the full episode and blog here: https://thecharitycfo.com/nonprofit-funding-sustainability/Connect With Drew Online🌐 Website: https://www.commongooddata.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewdreynolds/Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint#nonprofitleadership #nonprofitfunding #fundraisingstrategy #impactmeasurement #thecharitycfo | — | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | Episode 155: The State of Grant Seeking in 2026: Strategy, AI, and Surviving the Competition | Grant Writing in 2026 Is Harder Than Ever - Here’s How to Adapt Federal funding volatility. Private foundations acting like contracts. Massive nonprofits competing for $5,000 grants. And now AI flooding the system with applications.In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson sits down with Dr. Krista Kurlinkus to unpack the state of grant seeking in 2026 and what nonprofit leaders must change to survive.We cover:-Why competition for grants is exploding-How AI is increasing volume but lowering quality-The dangers of “spray and pray” grant writing-Administrative burden and hidden compliance costs-Why nonprofits need a Grants Operating System-How to align strategy before writing another proposalIf you’re feeling overwhelmed by funding shifts, this episode will give you clarity and actionable next steps.#grantwriting #nonprofitleadership #fundraisingstrategy #nonprofitfinance #aiingrantwriting #thecharitycfoConnect with Krista KurlinkusFREE Templates on Krista's website: https://www.grantwritingmadeeasy.com💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristakurlinkusYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrantWritingMadeEasy🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristakurlinkusFollow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | Episode 154: Why Donors Don’t Give Again — And How to Fix It | Why Are Donors Disappearing? Here’s What Nonprofits Must ChangeOnly 20% of first-time donors give again.That means for every 100 new donors you acquire, 80 disappear.Is it donor fatigue? The economy? AI? Federal funding volatility?In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson and donor strategist Erin Straza unpack the real reasons donors don’t return - and what nonprofit leaders must change to improve donor retention.We discuss:The truth about donor retention ratesWhy transactional fundraising failsThe power of phone calls and personal outreachHow messaging impacts lifetime donor valueWhy “fully funded” grant-heavy nonprofits are still vulnerableHow to shift from a numbers game to relationship strategyIf your fundraising appeals feel like they’re vanishing into the void, this episode is for you.#donorretention #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitleadership #fundraisingstrategy #thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinstraza/🌐 Website: https://erinstraza.com/FREE Open Office Meet Up with Erin on April 14thRegister for FREE here: https://mailchi.mp/1af00243dff3/charitycfogrowtimeFollow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | Episode 153: Federal Grants in 2026: What Nonprofits Need to Know Before Applying | Is federal funding coming back? Should your nonprofit apply for federal grants in 2026? And what are the new compliance risks you need to understand before submitting an application?In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson sits down with federal funding expert Fielding Jezreel to unpack the current state of federal grants as of February 2026.After a turbulent 2025 filled with funding whiplash, shutdown fears, and shifting priorities, we’re finally seeing stability return. But that doesn’t mean it’s business as usual.We cover:-Why federal grant opportunities are surging in Spring 2026-New federal funding priorities (faith-based, charter schools, rural organizations)-Increased scrutiny around first-year outcomes and compliance-Red flags that mean your nonprofit is NOT ready to apply-How to build the infrastructure to withstand federal audits-Whether you should apply directly or start as a sub-recipientIf you’re a nonprofit leader navigating federal funding, grant management, compliance requirements, or organizational readiness, this episode is essential listening.Federal grants aren’t all doom and gloom in 2026 — but they do require strategy.Connect with Fielding JezreelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fieldingjezreelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jezreelconsulting Learn more about Fielding’s Federal Grants Accelerator: https://www.federalgrantsaccelerator.comFollow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprintFull episode here: https://thecharitycfo.com/federal-grants-2026-nonprofit-readiness/Check these out:Is Your Nonprofit Ready For Federal Grant Funding?Why You Shouldn’t Be Giving Up on Federal Grants#nonprofitleadership #federalgrants #grantwriting #nonprofitfinance #nonprofitstrategy #thecharitycfo | — | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | Episode 152: From Compliance to Clarity: How to Streamline Nonprofit Data Collection and Evaluation | Data doesn’t have to feel like a burden.In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson talks with Kayla Meyers, Founder of Bridgepoint Evaluation, about how nonprofit leaders can move from compliance-driven data collection to clarity-driven evaluation strategy.If your organization is collecting data for grants but not using it for decision-making, team alignment, or strategic growth, this conversation will help you rethink your approach.You’ll learn how to:Shift from reactive to proactive evaluationStreamline nonprofit data systemsImprove data quality without increasing volumeAlign your team around shared learning goalsCombine impact stories with metricsEvaluation isn’t just a reporting requirement — it’s a leadership tool.Read the full blog recap here: https://thecharitycfo.com/from-compliance-to-clarity-how-nonprofits-can-finally-make-data-work-for-them/Connect with Kayla Meyers 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgepointkayla/🌐 Website: https://www.bridgepointevaluation.com/Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint#nonprofitpodcast #nonprofitdata #impactmeasurement #nonprofitstrategy #thecharitycfo | — | ||||||
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| 2/3/26 | Episode 151: Rethinking Philanthropy: How Business Leaders Can Help Nonprofits Create Lasting Impact | What if philanthropy wasn’t just about writing checks - but about building systems that actually work?In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sits down with Ed Mitzen, Co-Founder of the Business for Good Foundation, to talk about rethinking traditional philanthropy through a business lens.After selling his for-profit company, Ed and his wife chose a hands-on approach to giving - investing time, talent, and capital into workforce development, housing, entrepreneurship, and underserved communities. Together, they explore how nonprofits, government, and the private sector can collaborate more effectively to create long-term economic mobility instead of short-term fixes.You’ll hear real examples of:Using entrepreneurship to reduce reliance on nonprofit servicesPartnering with government to get funding out fasterWhy nonprofit boards need business expertiseHow to engage donors and business leaders beyond writing checksWhat nonprofits should focus on as funding gets tighterIf you’re a nonprofit leader, funder, or board member navigating uncertainty and looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to drive impact - this episode is for you.Connect with Ed Mitzen🌐 Website: https://www.bfg.org/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-mitzen/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/businessforgoodfoundation/Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Episode 150: Why Traditional Strategic Plans Fail Nonprofits - And What to Do Instead | Traditional strategic plans are failing nonprofits.In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson and Theresa Guest, CFO at The Charity CFO, explain why so many nonprofit strategic plans collect dust instead of driving decisions. Using insights from The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint, they unpack the missing links between strategy, accountability, financial planning, and execution.You will learn why quarterly planning creates more momentum than multi year roadmaps, how financial alignment exposes unrealistic goals early, and what nonprofit leaders can do this quarter to turn strategic planning into a living system that supports sustainable growth.This episode is a must listen for nonprofit leaders who want clarity, alignment, and financial sustainability.Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | Episode 149: Why Strategic Finance Is the Key to Nonprofit Fundraising Survival | Fundraising and finance are supposed to work together but in most nonprofits they operate in silos. In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson sits down with David Cristello, Founder and CEO of Jetpack Workflow, to talk about why this disconnect is costing nonprofits time, money, and people.They dive into grant utilization, financial visibility, burnout, and why spreadsheets are failing nonprofit leaders. David shares what he has learned building technology for accountants and how those lessons apply to nonprofits struggling to track grants, programs, and funding gaps. If you are a nonprofit CEO, finance leader, or fundraiser trying to reduce chaos and make smarter decisions, this conversation will resonate.This episode is especially relevant if you are struggling with grant tracking, forecasting, financial transparency, or aligning fundraising strategy with financial reality.Connect with David Cristello🌐 Website: https://www.actuallyFI.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcristello/Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | Episode 148: How to Build and Protect Employee Trust During Organizational Change | Trust is the currency of leadership - especially during disruption.In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sits down with Kim Bohr, President & COO of SparkEffect, to unpack how nonprofit leaders can navigate uncertainty without losing the trust, morale, and engagement of their people.Kim draws from SparkEffect’s new research study, Trust in Turbulence: The 2025 State of Organizational Trust, revealing what employees say builds trust (and destroys it) during disruption. They discuss:✔️ Why disruption hits trust before anything else✔️ The “Trust Dividend” - and how trust can grow during change✔️ Why middle managers are the most powerful (and fragile) culture carriers✔️ How nonprofits can protect belonging and psychological safety✔️ How to measure trust like a strategic asset - not a soft skillWhether you’re navigating shifting funding, leadership turnover, or organizational restructuring, this episode gives nonprofit CEOs and leaders the playbook for leading with clarity, consistency, and purpose.Check out the full episode here: https://thecharitycfo.com/trust-during-disruption-nonprofit-leaders/👉 Download the SparkEffect Trust Report for 2025: https://www.sparkeffect.com/mnp👉 Explore more nonprofit leadership tools at: https://www.thecharitycfo.com#nonprofitleadership #organizationaltrust #changemanagement #nonprofitmanagement #thecharitycfo Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoConnect with Kim BohrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbohr/SparkEffect LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sparkeffect/Courage to Advance Podcast available on All PlatformsPodcast Webpage: https://sparkeffect.com/sparkeffect-podcast-courage-to-advance/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sparkeffect-usCompany Website Homepage: https://sparkeffect.com/Join our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | Episode 147: Unrestricted Revenue: The Lifeblood of Nonprofit Agility and Growth | Most nonprofit leaders want more unrestricted revenue - but few have a strategy for building it.In this episode, The Charity CFO’s Tosha Anderson and Aaron Landis explain why unrestricted funds are the true fuel behind nonprofit growth, stability, and innovation. Drawing on conversations with hundreds of CEOs and EDs, they highlight why organizations with the highest unrestricted percentages are often the most resilient and mission-aligned.You’ll learn: • Why unrestricted revenue is essential to scaling programs • The risks of relying on restricted grants or government funding • How unrestricted dollars improve staffing, operations, and long-term planning • How boards and CEOs can shift the fundraising mindset • Practical ways to increase unrestricted support in your next budget cycleA must-listen for CEOs, CFOs, development leaders, and board members serious about financial health.Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoReach out and connect with Aaron Landis: https://www.thecharitycfo.com/contactJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint#nonprofitfundraising #unrestrictedrevenue #nonprofitleadership #financialsustainability #thecharitycfo | — | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | Episode 146: Why People Really Give: Using Brain Science to Build Better Donor Relationships | Why do people really give? It is not logic. It is not spreadsheets. It is not persuasion.In this thought-provoking conversation, Tosha talks with fundraising strategist and neuroscience expert Cherian Koshy about the biology and behavior behind generosity. Together they explore how the brain rewards giving, why relationships matter more than transactions, and how nonprofit leaders can create emotionally resonant donor experiences.Cherian shares insights on donor identity, digital fatigue, donor retention, and how to ethically communicate urgency during uncertain times. This episode offers a practical and science-informed look at what motivates people to be generous.Episode Timestamps:00:00 – 02:00Introduction and context for why neuroscience matters in fundraising.02:00 – 09:30How generosity shows up in the brain and why giving is a biological event.09:30 – 17:30Behavioral finance principles and why money decisions rarely follow logic.17:30 – 23:00A new understanding of donor fatigue and why emotional connection matters most.23:00 – 29:30Identity theory and how reinforcing donor values builds long-term relationships.29:30 – 33:00Digital fatigue and how to create messages that activate attention and memory.33:00 – 41:30Creating ethical urgency during uncertain times while maintaining trust.41:30 – EndWhere listeners can find Cherian and final thoughts from Tosha.Follow Cherian Koshy Online🌐 Website: https://www.cheriankoshy.com💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheriankoshy/📘Book: https://neurogivingbook.com/Follow Us Online🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprintCheck out these blogs next:Nonprofit Communications: Navigating Donor ConversationsThe Psychology of FundraisingResources Mentioned:Book: Your Money Has Feelings by Shannon Ryan | — | ||||||
| 11/12/25 | Episode 145: Think Before You Lead: The Financial Red Flags Every Nonprofit CEO Needs to Spot | Are you walking into a financial mess without realizing it? In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson shares the five critical financial questions every new nonprofit CEO should ask in their first 90 days.You’ll learn how to:Spot hidden red flags in budgets and auditsUnderstand what funders, auditors, and reports are really sayingBuild early trust with your board and financial teamProtect your organization from preventable financial riskWhether you’re a first-time CEO or stepping into a new nonprofit, this episode will help you lead with clarity and confidence from day one.🎧 Listen now or catch the full webinar at https://www.thecharitycfo.com/resourcesFollow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint#nonprofitfinance #nonprofitleadership #thenonprofitceo #thecharitycfo #nonprofitmanagement #financialoversight | — | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | Episode 144: Your Finance Committee Might Be Broken: How to Build One That Actually Helps | Your finance committee can be your nonprofit’s greatest asset—or its biggest headache.In this episode, host Tosha Anderson and CFO Trina Owens-Rogers dive into the do’s and don’ts of creating an effective finance committee. From micromanaging boards to committees that never meet, they’ve seen it all, and they share what actually works.You’ll discover:The true role of a finance committeeHow to spot when your committee is too hands-off or too controllingReal-world examples from nonprofits that got it right (and wrong)Practical steps to build a finance committee that strengthens your organization’s financial oversight🎯 Perfect for Executive Directors, Board Treasurers, and Finance Leaders who want to lead with confidence.Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | Repost: Grant Writing 101 for Nonprofits: How to Find and Win the Right Grants | Repost: Grant Writing 101 for Nonprofits: How to Find and Win the Right GrantsFinding and managing grants is one of the toughest parts of nonprofit growth. In this conversation, Tosha and grant writer Kate Hephner break down how to:Identify the right grant opportunitiesWrite stronger, more organized proposalsCollaborate effectively with your teamBuild a reputation as a trustworthy funding partnerThis episode is perfect for new nonprofit leaders, founders, and development staff ready to elevate their grant strategy.📍 Subscribe for more conversations with experts helping nonprofits work smarter, not harder.If you need a freelance grant writer to help you win more funding, you can reach out to Kate through her LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-hephner-019a522/Links to the grant directories mentioned by Kate:https://www.instrumentl.com/https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/https://grantstation.com/https://www.grantwatch.com/Want to learn more about finding grants for your organization? Check out our episode with the founder of Grantwatch here: https://thecharitycfo.com/libby-hikind-how-to-find-grants/Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | Episode 143: Why Your Fundraising Strategy Isn’t Working (and How to Fix It) | Most nonprofits struggle to understand why their fundraising isn’t working. In this episode, Tosha Anderson, Founder of The Charity CFO, talks with Jeff Schreifels, Principal and Owner of Veritus Group, about what it takes to build a fundraising strategy that truly connects with donors.You’ll learn:Why fundraising is not just about the moneyHow to move from transactional asks to relationshipsThe secret to permission-based askingWhat it takes to build donor trust and loyaltyHow to create a culture of philanthropy that sustains your missionIf your fundraising team is feeling stuck, burned out, or disconnected from donors, this conversation will change how you lead, ask, and grow.🎧 Listen to more episodes at https://www.thecharitycfo.comCheck out the full blog recap here.Connect with Jeff SchreifelsPrincipal and Owner of Veritus Group🌐 Website: https://veritusgroup.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffschreifels/Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint#nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitleadership #thecharitycfo #major gifts #fundraisingstrategy #donorrelationships #veritusgroup | — | ||||||
| 10/15/25 | Episode 142: Why It’s So Hard to Trust Marketing Numbers (and What Nonprofits Can Do About It) | Why are marketing metrics so confusing and how can nonprofits make smarter decisions about where to invest their dollars?Join Tosha Anderson, Founder of The Charity CFO, as she talks with Jeff Greenfield, CEO and Founder of Provalytics, about how nonprofits can finally get clarity on their marketing data.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why marketing numbers don’t always add upHow to distinguish clicks from attentionWhat “working vs. nonworking” marketing dollars really meanWhy paid advertising is not just for big organizationsHow AI is transforming digital marketing for nonprofitsIf your nonprofit struggles to measure marketing ROI or to convince your board that marketing is an investment, this episode will help you see your data in a whole new way.Check out the blog recap: https://thecharitycfo.com/why-nonprofit-marketing-metrics-dont-add-up/Connect with Jeff Greenfield🌐 Website: https://provalytics.com/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffgreenfield/Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | Episode 140: Scaling Without Burnout: How Systems Keep Nonprofits Growing Strong | Most nonprofits try to scale by adding more people, but that often makes the chaos worse. In this episode, Tosha Anderson and Dr. Andrea Ortega uncover how to scale your nonprofit through systems, not stress. Learn how to build SOPs, create repeatable workflows, strengthen board engagement with useful dashboards, and handle the challenges that come with federal grants and rapid growth. If you’re a nonprofit leader ready to move from reactive to proactive, this conversation is for you.Connect with Andrea OrtegaFounder and CEO of Palante Nonprofits, LLC.🌐 Website: www.palantenonprofits.com📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/palantenonprofits💼 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/palante-nonprofits-llcFollow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | Episode 141: What Every New Nonprofit CEO Should Ask About the Finances (Before It’s Too Late) | New nonprofit CEO? Don’t inherit a financial mess. In this solo episode, Tosha breaks down the exact questions to ask in Week 1 and the first 90 days so you can quickly assess risk, read audits + 990s with confidence, pressure-test budget assumptions, verify restricted funds, and fix delayed or conflicting reports. You’ll learn how to evaluate your finance team, set a cadence for monthly close, and own the financial story with your board and funders.Grab our free Financial Blueprint and avoid painful surprises.The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprintYou’ll learn:What to request on Day 1: budget, financials, audits, 990s, funder site reviewsRed flags: late audits, missing monthly reports, conflicting dev vs. finance numbersHow to test budget assumptions and build department/program budgetsTracking restricted funds the right wayWho owns compliance and reporting, and why it mattersFollow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1 | — | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | Ep. 139: Nonprofit Networking That Works: How to Prepare, Connect, and Follow Up for Real Results | Networking is not a box to check. It is how modern nonprofits fuel mission, board growth, fundraising, and talent. Tosha Anderson sits down with Anne Marie Dougherty, CEO of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, to break down how to prepare for events, find common ground quickly, tell sharper stories, and follow up with discipline. They cover board dynamics, scaling programs without losing focus, and why curating your network beats collecting contacts. If you lead a nonprofit, this playbook will help you build real relationships that move your mission forward.Connect with Anne Marie Dougherty📸 Instagram: @ammdougherty💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-dougherty-75340125/Twitter: @AMDoughertyFollow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | Episode 138: Beyond Staff: Engaging Your Full Nonprofit Workforce - Board Members and Volunteers Included | Beyond Staff: Engaging Your Full Nonprofit Workforce - Board Members and Volunteers IncludedNonprofit engagement cannot stop at staff. In this episode, Tosha Anderson and leadership expert Rhonda Travers show you how to engage employees, board members, and volunteers with a simple lifecycle approach. Learn to define volunteer roles, onboard and offboard board members, build a basic governance dashboard, and communicate across channels so your mission stays top of mind.Connect with Rhonda TraversTravers Training & Consulting - Founder & President 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondatravers/🌐 Website: www.traverstraining.comFollow Us Online 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: / the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint | — | ||||||
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