Nonprofit CEO SPARK Podcast
For Founders, CEOs & Executive Directors Ready to Lead with Heart, Vision & Strength
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
14: From Survival to Smart Growth
In challenging times, abundance isn’t about having more. It’s about defending what matters most. Recently, I met with an Executive Director I’ll call Susan. She had been in her role
13: When Hybrid Hurts Nonprofit Team Unity
One of the toughest calls for nonprofit leaders right now is which staff members get remote flexibility and which don’t. You’re juggling programs, fundraising, and team connection…all while trying to
12: What Actually Speeds Up Decisions in Nonprofit Teams
Let’s say you’re leading a team meeting with the main goal to ‘Decide on new donor database’. Two hours later, you’ve heard passionate arguments, five different options, and you’re running
11: Your Drama-Free Culture Powers 2026 Results (A Personal Story)
Welcome back to Nonprofit CEO SPARK. I’m Marcia Beckner, and today we’re kicking off with a hot take I’ve been sitting with for a long time: On-going staff conflict isn’t
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