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RKD Group: Thinkers — 154 episodes
What happens when a 'long shot' becomes the leader? | Susan Blouch, Lebanon Rescue Mission
The nonprofit savior complex: How good intentions can erode trust - Gina Lattuca, SPCA Serving Erie County
The power of relationships, curiosity and boundaries in nonprofit leadership
‘Superfans’ and storytelling: What nonprofits can learn from Brittany Hodak
How Toys for Tots turns seasonal generosity into a year-round monthly giving program
Opening doors to opportunity: A food bank leader’s nonlinear path to impact
‘Message nerd’ explains what nonprofits get wrong about communication
When play becomes a leadership strategy
From receiving help to leading the mission: A Salvation Army leader’s journey
An entrepreneur on a mission to end slavery, one tea towel at a time
How a weekly volunteer became a community builder at a growing food bank
What it means to lead with humanity in a data-driven world
Chief fundraising officer calls on nonprofit leaders to embrace curiosity over fear
Destigmatizing homelessness and rebuilding support systems in 20 years of mission work
What nonprofit leaders learned in 2025
Why the nonprofit sector’s future depends on leaders learning together
The college challenge that created a nonprofit changemaker
Feeling wheels and growth mindset: Lessons from 17 years at Wisconsin Humane Society
Living on purpose: How Floyd Jones builds community and raised $2M for Black-led nonprofits
Finding purpose and passion in the nonprofit tech space with Mark Cross
Balancing data and creativity: Lori Collins on finding the “why” behind the numbers
From food banks to PBS: Jen Newmeyer’s journey alongside digital fundraising
Stacy Huston shares her journey of impact in social leadership
From Rome to Fundraise Up: Salvatore Salpietro’s journey from tech to impact
How can nonprofits navigate the digital front? A conversation with technology expert Charles Lehosit
You can’t surge trust: Lessons in community & philanthropy with Tim Sarrantonio
The journey to fundraising $3 billion and more with Kevin Gentry
Finding identity beyond fitting in with Carlos Whittaker
Finding balance and setting boundaries with Katy Jordan
From behind the scenes to center stage: Donna's Tschiffely's journey
From start to finish fundraising with Clint O'Brien
Meet Laura Baker of Nashville Humane Association
The fusion of nonprofits and technology with Gabe Cooper
Meet Carl Ferrara at Children International
Navigating life's challenges: A conversation with Kishshana Palmer
The rise of sustainable giving explained with Dave Raley
Meet Thomas Mantz at Feeding Tampa Bay
The need for balance between innovation and tradition with T. Clay Buck
Meet Scott Bjork of Memphis Union Mission
Finding your support system in the nonprofit world with Tasha Van Vlack
Leadership and transforming the nonprofit sector with Michelle Flores Vryn
From Marketing to Meaning with Woodrow Rosenbaum
Meet Jane Flower from Guide Dogs for the Blind
The ups and downs of your data with Steve MacLaughlin
The big deal about monthly giving with Dana Snyder
Overcoming overwhelm and Scarcity Mindset with Mallory Erickson
Revolutionizing Creative: Matt DiBenedetti’s Audience-First Approach at RKD Group
From IT to AI: Transforming nonprofit fundraising with Cherian Koshy
The Evolution of We Are For Good with Jon McCoy
Meet Vivian Borja from Food for the Poor
Kindness and Compassion: Building a Better World with Brad Montague
Transitioning to the nonprofit sector with Christa Stelzmuller
Behind Neon One’s Recurring Giving Report with Abby Jarvis
Meet Alisa Gray from Kentucky Humane Society
Leveraging AI for more engaging content with Ross Simmonds
Conscious leadership with Jeff Shuck and Jennifer Mulholland
Cultural translation with Dr. Marcus Collins
Meet Kelley Likes from Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
Building human-centered workplaces with Dimple Dhabalia
Meet Elizabeth Romano from Food Bank for New York City
Human-centered technology with Tim Lockie
Meet Jane McGrath from American Bible Society
Showing up authentically and creating space with Sterrin Bird
Promoting equity and inclusion through nonprofit data with Meena Das
Meet Julie Puzzo, Chief Development Officer at American Kidney Fund
The evolution of audience-centric fundraising strategy with Stephanie Russell
Tying everything together: Justin and Ronnie think about 2023's key themes
Erik Tomalis thinks about the role of new tech in fundraising
Mallory Erickson thinks about Fundraising.AI and the future of fundraising
Becky Endicott thinks about mental health in the fundraising sector
Ryan Ginard thinks about rejecting the status quo for nonprofit planning
Rhea Wong thinks about nonprofit burnout and reconnecting with donors
Theodore Wagenaar thinks about why donors stop giving to organizations
Rhodri Davies thinks about the value of philanthropy
Dana Snyder thinks about telling your story and marketing yourself
Tony Martignetti thinks about exploring curiosity and finding contentment
Matt Monberg thinks about being fearless and taking risks
Ruth Rathblott thinks about ‘unhiding’ and building inclusive connections
Jeff Brooks thinks about bad fundraising habits
Carrie Rich thinks about investing in yourself to reach big goals
Jennifer Powell thinks about equity, diversity and inclusion in fundraising
Commissioner Kenneth Hodder thinks about seeking to learn, not teach
Jim Killion thinks about building a no-blame company culture
Kelley Hecht thinks about leadership in remote work environments
‘Inside Out’ writer Meg LeFauve thinks about the art of storytelling
Roger Hiyama thinks about the role curiosity has played in his career
Chris Pritcher thinks about his path to becoming a leader in nonprofit marketing
Nathan Chappell thinks about the generosity crisis
Dan Sonners thinks about the importance of collaborative mindsets
Brady Josephson thinks about how charity: water is building better donor relationships
Erin Albitz thinks about tapping into donors’ feelings through creative
Tim Kersten thinks about inflation's impact on nonprofits
Jim Pacey thinks about emotional intelligence and handling uncertainty
Shannon McCracken thinks about nonprofit employee retention and key legislative issues
Nathan Dietz thinks about nonprofit resiliency during recessions
Lindsey Iero thinks about how food banks are preparing for the road ahead
Brim Basom thinks about MADD's digital transformation journey
Soraya Alexander thinks about the role technology plays in digital fundraising
Authors Beth Kanter and Allison Fine think about humanizing AI in fundraising
Joey Zumaya thinks about LinkedIn's benefits for nonprofits
Pat Duffy thinks about cryptocurrency's role in charitable giving
Amanda Wasson and Charles Lehosit think about digital maturity and acceleration
Bob Tigner thinks about how USPS changes are impacting nonprofits
Polly Papsadore thinks about strategy and planning during the supply chain crisis
Alan Cole thinks about the economic impact of the supply chain crisis
Kent Grove thinks about the supply chain’s impact on direct mail caging
Tim Kersten thinks about nonprofits navigating the supply chain crisis
Fiona James-Dambrosio thinks about reaching younger audiences through digital
Olga Woltman thinks about purpose in nonprofit marketing
John Perell thinks about what it takes to connect with younger donors
Emily Haynes thinks about Gen Xers as monthly donors
Chris Ihrig thinks about Gen X stepping into leadership
Dave French thinks about Gen X coming into the marketing spotlight
Jarred Schremmer and Tim Kachuriak think about Gen X’s digital divide
Shannon McCracken, Max Bunch & Josh McQueen think about the end of 2020
Andrea Howe & Karla Baldelli think about trust in relationships
Justin Wheeler thinks about agility in marketing
Nate Andorsky thinks about behavioral science
Cathy Folkes thinks about risk management and nonprofit data
Tim Kersten thinks about the CARES Act and nonprofits
Tom Harrison thinks about life lessons
Stephen Rockwell thinks about nonprofit effectiveness ratings
Shannon McCracken thinks about nonprofit response
Amy Sample Ward thinks about community connection
Tonie Howard & Glenn McKinney think about being present and proactive
Karla Baldelli thinks about wellness calls
Kate Robinson thinks about nonprofits failing ... forward
Ben Labay thinks about conversion optimization
Jeremy Berman thinks about innovation in Facebook
Maribel Morey thinks about the past and future
Ryan Berman thinks about courage
Erica Waasdorp thinks about monthly donors
Rod Arnold thinks about content marketing
Nick Ellinger thinks about the nonprofit winter to come
Asha Curran thinks about Giving Tuesday and global movements
Tim Kersten thinks about fundraising as an ennobling practice
Bill Weber thinks about nonprofit leadership
Angel Aloma thinks about loving your donor
Lee Elias thinks about teamwork making the nonprofit dream work
Vu Le thinks about diversity and inclusion
Dr. Una Osili thinks about the next generation of nonprofit marketers
Mike Johnston thinks about journey mapping
Michelle Hurtado thinks about Google Grants and optimized web
Rachel Stephenson Sheff thinks about what donors want
Aly Sweetman thinks about livestream fundraising
David Lapin thinks about leadership
Tom Gaffny Thinks About Nonprofit Marketing Creative
Shannon McCracken Thinks About the State of Direct Marketing
Mark Horvath Thinks About Authenticity in Marketing
Julia Campbell Thinks About Social Media Storytelling
Josh McQueen Thinks About Generational Giving
Bernard Ross Thinks About Decision Science
Amy Sample Ward Thinks About Community
Afdhel Aziz Thinks About Purpose