Nonprofit CEO SPARK
Lead with confidence and build an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Hosted by nonprofit founder and former executive director Marcia Beckner, the Nonprofit CEO SPARK podcast delivers your weekly dose of clarity, confidence, and practical leadership wisdom for social impact leaders.
Each episode dives into real-world strategies to help you achieve your biggest dreams and professional goals without burning out along the way. From setting healthy boundaries to creating empowered, thriving workplace cultures, you’ll find the tools, stories, and inspiration you need to lead boldly and sustainably.
Nonprofit CEO SPARK
Latest Episodes
40: The Leadership Behaviors That Shape Your Culture (with ED Rachel Hutchens)
Culture doesn't happen by accident. It's built one leadership decision at a time.Many nonprofit leaders accept high turnover, burnout, and 60-hour workweeks as part of the job. But Rachel Hutchens believes there's a be...
39: Why Donors Stay: The Real Secret to Sustainable Growth (with Neon One)
What if recurring donors aren't the result of better fundraising...but stronger relationships?Many nonprofit leaders focus on acquiring the next donor. But the organizations with the strongest recurring giving programs...
38: How to Finally Trust Yourself as Leader (with Tessa Bridge)
What if the thing making you a "good leader" is actually burning you out?Many nonprofit CEOs wear perfectionism like a badge of honor. But what if it's really fear disguised as commitment?In this thought-provokin...
37: Leading Through the Messy Middle (with CEO Annie Bacci)
Most leadership stories begin with a crisis and end with a comeback.But what about everything in between?In this episode, we're talking about the messy middle, that season where funding is uncertain, difficult decisions hav...
36: Are You Leading... or Managing? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think)
As nonprofit leaders, many of us assume we need to excel at everything.Vision. Strategy. Fundraising. Culture. Operations. Communication. Systems. Execution.But what if one of the biggest reasons leaders feel overwhelmed isn't bec...
