Nonprofit CEO SPARK Podcast
For Founders, CEOs & Executive Directors Ready to Lead with Heart, Vision & Strength
23: What Strong Boards Do Differently to Drive Results with Mel Ulle
The Lever for Organizational Growth Marcia Beckner What if the single greatest lever for your organization’s growth isn’t your next fundraising strategy, your next hire or your next big idea?
22: Nonprofit Social Media and AI: How to Best Engage Your Community
Marcia Beckner: Hey, welcome to Nonprofit CEO Spark, the podcast for bold leaders ready to navigate growth and change with energy and confidence. I’m Marcia Beckner, nonprofit founder, former executive
21: Grant Writer or Freelancer? A Guide for Executive Directors
Welcome to the nonprofit CEO spark podcast. I’m your host. Marcia Beckner, today’s guest is Holly Rustick, a world-renowned grant writing expert, best-selling author, and host of the top ranked
20: Are You Leaving Major Gifts on the Table? (With Rhea Wong)
Meet Rhea Wong: From Executive Director to Major Gifts Systems Expert Marcia Beckner Today’s special guest has a gift for making fundraising feel less intimidating and far more empowering. Rhea
19: What Nonprofit CEOs and EDs Are Thinking, But Rarely Say Out Loud – Part 2
Welcome to the 2nd episode of a 2-part series on what CEOs & EDs are thinking but rarely say out loud. The purpose of these episodes is to shed light
18: What Nonprofit CEOs and EDs Are Thinking, But Rarely Say Out Loud – Part 1
I want to begin this episode by saying some things out loud. The things so many CEOs and Executive Directors are thinking but rarely admit. This is the first of
17: Leading Gen Z without Losing Confidence
Navigating Gen Z If you’re a nonprofit CEO or executive director right now, I want to start by saying this: if Gen Z feels confusing, unpredictable, or harder to lead
16: 85% Retention Rule: Building an A-Team Culture that Thrives (with CEO Kelly Dunkin)
Welcome to Nonprofit CEO SPARK the podcast for bold leaders ready to navigate growth and change with energy and confidence. I’m Marcia Beckner, nonprofit founder, former executive director and culture
15: When Turbulence Hits: How Nonprofit Leaders Stay Grounded
Before I ever coached nonprofit CEOs and executive directors, before I facilitated board retreats and culture conversations, I was a flight attendant for American Airlines in my 20’s. At the
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