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The Nonprofit Science Podcast — 78 episodes
The Ethical Tensions Hiding in Nonprofit Storytelling
Credible Data, Better Decisions: Lessons from the Research
Why Most Nonprofit Collaborations Fail- And What to Do Instead
Every Nonprofit Is a Hypothesis
What I learned in 2025: The Research That Changed How I Think
Rethinking Your Nonprofit's Relationship with Money
The Science of Effective Donor Appreciation
Should Your Nonprofit Participate in Giving Tuesday?
GivingTuesday’s Best Kept Secret: Data for All
Beyond the Dollar: What Research Tells Us About Multi-Capital Fundraising
Demystifying DAFs- Research into Modern Giving
The Science of Default Donations
Understanding the Psychology of Giving
The Science of Emotional Fundraising
Navigating Nonprofit Ethics With Science
Why Donors Love Stories: According to Science
Donor Segmentation: What NeuroScience Reveals
New Research Cracks the Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Puzzle
The new volunteer ecosystem: what research reveals
Social Media for Mission Advancement
What the Giving USA Data Means for your Nonprofit
The relationship between volunteering and donations with Dr. Chao Wu
The Science of Legacy: Research-Backed Approaches to Planned Giving with Chris McGown
The Science of Social Movements: What Nonprofits Can Learn from Black Lives Matter with Dr. Deva Woodly
Coaching for change: Navigating race, gender, and philanthropy with Kelli King-Jackson
What is systems change and why is it important with Dr. William Brown
Important Announcement: Coming soon- The Nonprofit Science Review!
How to share data with donors to encourage future giving
How to evaluate advocacy, should you participate in #GivingTuesday, how to lead virtually and more
How to lead a team in conflict, encourage team to embrace AI, what data should we track, and more
How to prepare the next generation of women nonprofit leaders
Who are diaspora philanthropists and what motivates them to give with Dr. Susan Appe
How to distinguish fact from fiction in data and research
Insight into Black led nonprofit organizations with Dr. Gregory Wilson
How to effectively lead your nonprofit through a funding crisis
How to create an inclusive culture when DEI is a dirty word with Dr. Ruth Bernstein
How to design effective surveys and evaluations for your nonprofit
What is avenger philanthropy and how can nonprofits leverage brand storytelling to grow a volunteer community with Dr. Sarah-Louise Mitchell
How can small nonprofits retain employees with Dr. Lise Ann Slatten
How can nonprofit professionals combat imposter syndrome
Must-read articles published in 2024
Revisiting how to thank donors
Why climate change is a strategic imperative for nonprofits and how to create a risk mitigation plan with Dr. Beth Gazley
Revisiting prevention of nonprofit professional burnout
How to choose cause marketing partners, boost volunteer retention and volunteer productivity with Vinit Tipnis
How to navigate nonprofit executive transitions with Dr. Mandi J. Stewart
Web based accountability for nonprofits with Dr. Lise Anne Slatten
How to raise more funds with a commit now, pay later model
Five key questions to consider for #GivingTuesday success
How neuroscience intersects with nonprofits, could virtual reality be a fundraising tool, and are B corps natural partners for nonprofits with Nina M. Sooter
How can nonprofits overcome overhead aversion (part 2)
How can nonprofits overcome overhead aversion (part 1)
Is revenue diversification a good strategy for your nonprofit
How can nonprofit leaders prevent compassion fatigue
How can nonprofits navigate the blurry line between staff and volunteer
How can nonprofits recruit volunteers
How can nonprofits improve volunteer retention
How can we get more women in nonprofit leadership positions
AMA- Donor segmentation, increasing gift size from loyal donors, analyzing qualitative data, values mismatch for a program, and engaging millennial donors
Why nonprofits should think competitively, how to avoid the pitfalls of earned revenue, and more with Dr. Jamie Levine Daniel
How can nonprofits use donor segmentation to increase donations?
The impact of financial management on nonprofit survivability with Dr. Young Joo Park
BONUS: What are rage donations and how can nonprofits mobilize this support
BONUS: Why people resist change- even when it benefits them
BONUS: How to build authentic relationships with donors
Top ten articles of 2023
Do urgent fundraising messages encourage donors to give?
Why environmental sustainability is important for all nonprofits with Dr. Crysal Fashant
Nonprofit Myths Busted Through Science
How to thank donors to strengthen the donor-nonprofit bond
How to retain #GivingTuesday and other crowdfunding donors
How to create a successful succession plan with Dr. Karl Besel
How can nonprofits prevent staff burnout?
How can nonprofits adapt to changing community values?
Are positive or negative appeals more effective at raising money?
How nonprofit governance and accounting influences donor behavior with Dr. Erica Harris
How to generate resources that tackle social, economic, and political inequalities with Dr. Abhishek Bhati
What is nonprofit science?