Linda Lysakowski joins the show to share insights from her decades-long career as a fundraising consultant, author, and educator. Widely regarded as one of the original voices in modern fundraising, Linda has advised nonprofits of all sizes, authored nearly 40 books, and trained fundraising professionals around the world. She specializes in building strong donor relationships, promoting ethical fundraising practices, and equipping nonprofits—especially smaller organizations—with practical strategies to achieve sustainable, long-term impact.

You can connect with Linda Lysakowski on LinkedIn.

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Daniel Grunstein, CEO of Crowded, joins the show to explore one of the nonprofit sector’s most overlooked challenges: the back office. He explains why nonprofit banking and financial operations differ fundamentally from those of for-profit businesses, and how fragmented systems, high staff turnover, and limited finance resources create risk, inefficiency, and reporting errors. Daniel also shares how Crowded was built specifically for nonprofits—simplifying banking, budgeting, and compliance by centralizing financial activity, reducing friction, and giving leaders full visibility and control. The conversation underscores why clean, intuitive financial infrastructure is essential for nonprofits to remain compliant, build trust, and focus more resources on mission-driven impact.

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Yermi Kurkus joins the show, Chief Strategy Officer, to unpack why strategy—done right—is the foundation of sustainable success for both nonprofits and businesses. He shares his unconventional journey from pre-med to psychology to organizational strategy, explaining how his “People Flow” framework puts people at the center of every effective strategy. The conversation explores how to simplify complex plans, align the right people with the mission, and bridge the gap between long-term vision and day-to-day execution. Yermi also emphasizes the importance of focusing on one priority at a time, measuring progress in real time, and applying these principles across organizations of all sizes to avoid overwhelm and drive consistent growth.

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Dr. Victoria Boyd joins the show to share her journey from a 32-year career in education to becoming a leading nonprofit marketing strategist and founder of The Philanthropist Foundation. She breaks down why nonprofits must think like entrepreneurs, using strong marketing and compelling storytelling to fuel fundraising and long-term sustainability. Victoria explains why marketing and fundraising are inseparable, why impact-focused messaging outperforms struggle-based narratives, and why donor relationships must be nurtured year-round—not just on Giving Tuesday. She also discusses her work in nonprofit training, AI adoption for nonprofits, and her books, including The Nonprofit AI Playbook and an upcoming universal board orientation handbook designed to strengthen nonprofit capacity.

You can visit Dr. Victoria Boyd's website at drvictoriaboyd.com

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Ryan Levin joins the show to share his journey into the nonprofit sector and what it truly takes to run a successful organization today. Drawing from his background in education, social impact work, and an MBA, Ryan explains why nonprofits must operate with the same discipline, professionalism, and strategic mindset as businesses. He also breaks down how modern donors think, why smaller organizations can compete with larger nonprofits through agility and technology, and how intentional marketing, strong governance, and meaningful donor engagement drive long-term sustainability and growth.

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Daniel Priyev joins the show to share his deep expertise in helping nonprofits raise more through strategic tele-fundraising, data-centric campaigning, and donor engagement. As the leader behind Charity Dialer, he walks us through how call center operations, smart data usage, and effective outreach strategies can dramatically increase campaign results—especially for mission-driven organizations. If you want to optimize the “human connection” side of fundraising without losing efficiency, this conversation is packed with actionable insights.

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Cindy Wagman joins the show to unpack how seasoned nonprofit professionals can step into fractional leadership roles, build agile systems, and generate sustainable impact without burning out. As the founder of Nonprofit Fractionals Network, Cindy brings deep experience from in-house leadership to entrepreneurial consulting. Whether you’re exploring a new structure or refining your current business model, this conversation is packed with strategies to help you scale and lead with intention.

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Tobi Johnson joins the show to share her deep expertise in transforming how nonprofits think about and manage volunteers. As a longtime consultant, trainer and author in the volunteer-engagement space, she dives into the shift from simple volunteer roles to meaningful, memorable experiences that drive real impact. From recruitment to retention and everything in between, Tobi offers actionable strategies to help your organization tap into the full potential of people who give their time.

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