The Nonprofit Podcast
The Nonprofit Podcast is your weekly dose of real-talk fundraising, designed for the doers, dreamers, and difference-makers powering today’s nonprofit world.
Hosted by Jena Lynch, Donorbox’s Education & Community Engagement Manager, and fundraising strategist Britt Stockert, CFRE, each episode delivers clear, practical insights you can act on right away, no fluff, no filler.
You’ll also hear from Cara Augspurger, Ed.M., CFRE, ED of Grace Care Center Foundation, sharing field updates and frontline perspectives.
Whether you’re building something new or leveling up your impact, we bring you bold ideas, honest conversations, and tools to help you fundraise smarter and lead with confidence.
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The Nonprofit Podcast
Summer Rewind| Why Your Nonprofit's Next Leader Needs More Than Potential - With Chris Wong
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Great performers don't always make great leaders. That gap is costing nonprofits people they can't afford to lose.
As nonprofits head into the busiest stretch of the year, Britt Stockert revisits a listener favorite with Chris Wong, founder of Leadership Potential and a licensed therapist who builds leadership programs inside nonprofits. They talk about accidental leadership: the quiet gap between being a great performer and being ready to lead a team, and why closing it matters most right before things get loud.
Spotting potential is easy. Developing it is non-negotiable.
What You'll Learn
- What accidental leadership is and why it happens even in the best-run nonprofits
- Why promotion skills and leadership skills aren't the same thing
- How one avoided conversation can quietly cost you your best people
- What leaders can do right now to close the gap
More About Our Guest
Chris Wong is the founder of Leadership Potential, a licensed therapist who builds leadership development programs inside nonprofits from the ground up.
Resources and Links
Get Chris's free Difficult Conversations Playbook for Leaders here
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn
About Donorbox
Donorbox is a trusted online and on-location fundraising platform that helps nonprofits raise more. With easy-to-use donation forms, powerful donor management tools, and features designed to grow recurring giving, we have helped 100,000-plus organizations process over $4 billion in donations worldwide.
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The information provided in this series is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Please consult with a professional advisor for specific guidance.