Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications
by Joan Garry
Is this your podcast?Joan Garry is a recognized nonprofit leader and the former Executive Director of GLAAD, known for her expertise in nonprofit management and communications. Through her work, she has become a prominent voice in the sector, providing guidance…
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Audience Interest
- nonprofit leadership strategies
- fundraising best practices
Podcast Focus
- nonprofit management advice
- leadership lessons
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for ten years
Platform Reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 15 chart positions in 15 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Non-Profit#7300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Non-Profit#17300K to 1M
- 🇰🇷KR · Non-Profit#9010K to 30K
- 🇸🇬SG · Non-Profit#1230K to 100K
- 🇷🇴RO · Non-Profit#2030K to 100K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
362K to 1.2M🎙 ~2x weekly·254 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
723K to 2.4M🇺🇸42%🇨🇦42%🇸🇬4%+12 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
217K to 719K284K real followers tracked across platforms
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Recent episodes
Ep 260: How Can Nonprofits Do Better Good? Hint: Doing More Isn’t the Answer.
Aug 29, 2026
Unknown duration
Ep 259: Nonprofit Unions: What Leaders, Staff, and Boards Need to Know with Bev Tillery
Aug 15, 2026
Unknown duration
Ep 258: Burn on vs. Burnout: A Conversation With Jim Collins About What Matters in Life
Aug 1, 2026
Unknown duration
Ep 257: Presence ≠ Power: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know with Rashad Robinson
Jul 18, 2026
50m 33s
Ep 256: What are Corporate Sponsors Really Looking for From Nonprofits? with Mariah Monique
Jun 20, 2026
25m 41s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/29/26 |  Ep 260: How Can Nonprofits Do Better Good? Hint: Doing More Isn’t the Answer. | What if greater nonprofit impact isn’t about doing more? Glennda Testone talks with Better Good author Scott M. Curran about focusing on what works and using what you already have more intentionally. | — | ||||||
| 8/15/26 | Ep 259: Nonprofit Unions: What Leaders, Staff, and Boards Need to Know with Bev Tillery | For many nonprofit leaders, unionization can feel deeply personal. Explore the questions, challenges, and realities of nonprofit unionization, and how leaders, staff, and boards can navigate the process while preserving trust, culture, and their org’s values. | — | ||||||
| 8/1/26 | Ep 258: Burn on vs. Burnout: A Conversation With Jim Collins About What Matters in Life | What if the goal isn’t simply to avoid burnout, but to learn how to burn on? Jim Collins joins Joan Garry to explore why some leaders stay energized for decades, what it means to stay “in frame,” and how to build a life around what matters most. | — | ||||||
| 7/18/26 | nonprofit leadershipsocial change+3 | Rashad Robinson | — | — | nonprofitsleadership+3 | — | 50m 33s | ||
| 6/20/26 | corporate sponsorshipnonprofit partnerships+3 | Mariah Monique | — | — | corporate sponsorsnonprofits+3 | — | 25m 41s | ||
| 6/8/26 | generational managementleadership challenges+3 | Jason Burlingame | — | — | generationsleadership+3 | — | 25m 41s | ||
| 5/23/26 | DEInonprofit leadership+3 | Dr. Kiki Ramsey | Positive Psychology Coaching and Diversity Institute | — | DEInonprofits+3 | — | 25m 41s | ||
| 5/9/26 | leadershippeople pleasing+3 | Glennda Testone | — | — | people pleasingleadership+3 | — | 25m 41s | ||
| 4/25/26 | CRMnonprofit management+3 | Julia Gackenbach | DonorPerfect | — | CRMnonprofit+5 | — | 47m 25s | ||
| 4/11/26 | nonprofit sectorphilanthropy+3 | Vu Le | Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy | — | nonprofitsphilanthropy+5 | — | 51m 02s | ||
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| 3/28/26 | leadershipcommunity action+3 | Emilia Gonzalez Avalos | Unidos Minnesota | Minneapolis | Minneapolisnonprofit+5 | — | 58m 50s | ||
| 3/14/26 | financial resiliencenonprofit strategy+3 | Bethany Maki | Progressive Multipliers | — | financial resiliencenonprofit+3 | — | 44m 37s | ||
| 3/2/26 | strategic planningnonprofits+3 | Sophia ShawAdam Wolford | PlanPerfect | — | strategic planningnonprofits+3 | — | 51m 37s | ||
| 2/14/26 | fundraisingvolunteer engagement+3 | Eileen Opatut | — | — | major donorfundraising+3 | — | 52m 46s | ||
| 1/31/26 | leadership developmentnonprofit management+3 | — | — | — | nonprofit leadersleadership matters+3 | — | 20m 20s | ||
| 1/17/26 | leadershipnonprofit management+5 | Glennda | — | — | nonprofit leadershipadaptive leadership+5 | — | 42m 30s | ||
| 1/3/26 | board chairCEO relationship+3 | Bonnie BarczykowskiNoorain Khan | Girl Scouts of the USA | — | nonprofitleadership+5 | — | 46m 59s | ||
| 12/20/25 | leadershipcommunity organizing+3 | Darlene Nipper | Rockwood Leadership Institute | — | leadership2025+6 | — | 48m 45s | ||
| 12/6/25 | Ep 242: Think Like a Nonprofit: A Smarter Way to Do Business | Nonprofits aren’t “less than” – they’re labs for modern leadership. I’ll share 8 nonprofit lessons corporate leaders need now. | — | ||||||
| 11/22/25 | Ep: 241: Nonprofit Budgets Done Right: Goals Drive and Numbers Follow | Your budget isn’t just rows on a spreadsheet–it tells a story. I’ll explain how a goals-first budgeting process reduces friction, fuels creativity, and helps everyone in your organization pull in the same direction. | — | ||||||
| 11/8/25 | Ep 240: NEIGHBORS FIRST: HOW TO FIND COMMON GROUND with Garrett Cathcart | We say we “know” our neighbors, but do we really talk to them? Army vet and civic entrepreneur Garrett Cathcart joins Joan to share a hopeful, doable model for bringing people together across differences. If you’ve been craving belonging (and a practical path forward), this episode will give you tools and hope. | — | ||||||
| 10/25/25 | Ep: 239 ADHD at Work: A Guide for Nonprofit Leaders and Teams | Erica Fortescue joins Glennda to debunk the myth that ADHD is a flaw at work. With simple, brain-based tools and strategies nonprofit leaders can turn friction into flow and build high-functioning, neuroinclusive teams. | — | ||||||
| 10/11/25 | Ep. 238: Small Gifts, Big Impact: Building Sustainable Revenue from Everyday Donors (with Vivian Chang) | People-powered fundraising isn't rocket-science, but it does take intention, bandwidth, and smart systems. Listen in as Vivian Chang shares how your grassroots, small-donor dollars can stabilize your revenue, build ambassadors for your organization, and align your funding with your mission. | — | ||||||
| 9/27/25 | Ep 237: The AI Field Guide: A Playbook for Nonprofit Success with Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryl Contee | AI can feel overwhelming until you make it practical. Darian Rodriguez Heyman and Cheryle Contee join me to discuss their new tactical field guide, AI for Nonprofits. Discover how your organization can adopt AI responsibly and free your staff to do more human work. | — | ||||||
| 9/13/25 | Ep 236: Defeated Today, Inspired Tomorrow: A New Way to Lead Development | Too many Development Directors feel like failures if they don't hit their revenue numbers — even when circumstances are beyond their control. In this episode, I explore why this mindset is harmful and what nonprofits can do to redefine success. | — | ||||||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Joan Garry is a recognized nonprofit leader and the former Executive Director of GLAAD, known for her expertise in nonprofit management and communications. Through her work, she has become a prominent voice in the sector, providing guidance to nonprofit executives and board members. The podcast "Nonprofits Are Messy" uniquely addresses the complexities of nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and board development. With a focus on practical advice and real-world challenges, it features candid discussions and interviews that illuminate the intricacies of running a nonprofit organization. The format encourages open dialogue, making it relatable and informative for listeners. The show appeals primarily to nonprofit leaders, board members, and fundraisers, offering valuable insights into effective management and communication strategies. By sharing lessons learned and best practices, listeners gain tools and inspiration to navigate the messy realities of the nonprofit world, enhancing their leadership capabilities and organizational impact.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 284K
- Total plays: 21M
- Total reviews: 324
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 48
Castbox
- Followers: 7.5K
- Plays: 50K
- Reviews: 7
YouTube
- Subscribers: 276K
- Views: 21M
- Videos: 197K
Podcast App
- Followers: 323
- Reviews: 317
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 16
Audience
adults, family, professionals
Key insights
What the show covers
- nonprofit management advice
- leadership lessons
- fundraising strategies
- board governance discussions
Audience interests
- nonprofit leadership strategies
- fundraising best practices
- board development insights
- effective communication techniques
Platform reach
- available on major podcast platforms
- growing listener base
- targeted towards nonprofit professionals
- engagement with nonprofit community
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for ten years
- total of 254 episodes
- consistent content delivery
Chart history for Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications
Peaked at #7 in United States, top 10 in 1 of 15 tracked markets, currently #7 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| SG | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| Canada | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| RO | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| TH | — | #23 | #23 | — |
| Finland | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| CL | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| IL | — | #42 | #42 | — |
| PL | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #68 | #68 | — |
| South Africa | — | #77 | #77 | — |
| South Korea | — | #90 | #90 | — |
| SA | — | #98 | #98 | — |
| Ireland | — | #112 | #112 | — |
| CO | — | #137 | #137 | — |
Chart Positions
15 placements across 15 markets.
Chart Positions
15 placements across 15 markets.