The Nonprofit MBA Podcast with Stephen Halasnik
The Nonprofit MBA Podcast's purpose is to provide new business insights and fresh creative ideas for Nonprofit Executive Directors and their teams that will help them improve their Nonprofit organizations.
Hosted by Stephen Halasnik, Managing Partner at Financing Solutions. Stephen sits down with Nonprofit executives and discusses ways to fundraise, forecast, and even fix your organization for a larger impact.
Financing Solutions is the leading provider of Lines of Credit to Nonprofits.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 186
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
The Key Components of Grant Writing
In today’s podcast, guest Lynn Arsenault from LMA Grant Consulting LLC speaks with Stephen Halasnik about the key components of grant writing. When applying for a grant it can be overwhelming knowing…
Why Monthly Gifts Are Good For Donors and Nonprofit Organizations
In today’s podcast guest Erica Wassdorp from A Direct Solution speaks with Stephen Halasnik about monthly gifts. The benefits of monthly donations can have a tremendous impact on the success of your …
Powerful Innovations in Nonprofit Capital Campaigns
In today’s podcast episode, Andrea Kihlstedt from Capital Campaign Toolkit and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions discuss what it takes to have a successful capital campaign, and innovations i…
Increase Fundraising by Creating a Culture of Donor Appreciation and Gratitude
In today’s podcast episode, Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions and his guest Jim Shapiro discuss how your nonprofit can increase fundraising by creating a culture of donor appreciation and gr…
When Your Nonprofit Funding is Plateauing
Nonprofit Consultant Sherry Quam Taylor from QuamTaylor LLC talks with Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions about the signs and solutions for when nonprofit fundraising has stopped growing. The …
Forecasting Post-Pandemic Fundraising For Nonprofits
Summary: In today's podcast episode, Jeff Brooks from Jeff Brooks Fundraising and Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions discuss fundraising forecasting for nonprofits post-pandemic. Knowing these…
How Nonprofit CRM Builds Better Donor Relationships, Retains More Donors & Grows Giving
In today's podcast episode, Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions, and Gabe Cooper from Virtuous, discuss how nonprofit CRM can help build relationships with donors. Knowing how to build better r…
The Nonprofit Fundraiser – a 40 year perspective: From Reaganomics to Peak Fundraising
Summary: Anne Dimock for the past 40 years has worked in fundraising. From small nonprofits as an executive director to large nonprofits as the fundraising manager, Anne talks about the history of fu…
The Major Gift Fundraising Playbook for Nonprofits
Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions interviews Maribeth Canning from Maribeth Canning Consulting about major gift fundraising. Major gift fundraising is the largest donations that a nonprofit …
Onboarding and Recruiting Principles for Effective Nonprofit Boards
In today's podcast episode, Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions and his guest James Mueller discuss the principles of onboarding and recruiting for nonprofit boards. Bringing on the right perso…
Gender Matters, Nonprofit Fundraising Research Shows the Impact of Women Donors
In today's podcast episode, Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions and his guest Cynthia Woolbright discuss the importance and influence of gender when it comes to nonprofit fundraising. Historica…
5 Strategies to Keep Fundraising Alive During Uncertain Times
In today's podcast episode, Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions and his Guest Margaret Katz Cann discuss five strategies to keep fundraising alive during uncertain times. There are many circums…
Why Nonprofit Leadership & Storytelling Are Critical To Grow Your Nonprofit
In today's podcast episode, Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions, and his Guest Pam Sherman discuss why nonprofit leadership & storytelling can help grow your nonprofit. It is no secret that in …
What Your Board Needs to Know About Nonprofit Fundraising
In today's podcast episode, Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions and his guest Gayle Gifford discuss everything your nonprofit board needs to know to help execute your ideal fundraising plan. No…
What Nonprofits Can Do Online to Cultivate Donors
In today’s podcast episode, Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions and his guest Tanja Sarett discuss what nonprofits can do online to cultivate donors. The online world opens a brand new fundrais…
How to Hire a Consultant for Your Nonprofit
Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions and his guest Nancy Halpern discuss how to hire a consultant for your nonprofit. Nonprofit needs vary from organization to organization and hiring a consulta…
How Nonprofits Can Compete Using Technology
Technology has evolved immensely over the past decade and has opened up many more opportunities for businesses while saving money and time. The idea to leverage technology in a small nonprofit can re…
Using Scholarships to Secure Major Gifts For Your Nonprofit
Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions and his guest Dr. Allen Abbott discuss how to use scholarships to secure major gifts for your nonprofit. It is no secret that in order to make things happen …
How Nonprofits Can THRIVE, Not Just Survive in a Pandemic Economy
In today's podcast episode, Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions and his guest Margit Brazda Poirer discuss how you can thrive during all seasons, no matter how the economy is doing. During the …
The Tell-Tale Qualities Of a Strong Board of Directors
Stephen Halasnik from Financing Solutions and CEO of Pink Trumpet Hawwa Muhammad talk about what it takes to put together an exemplary Board of Directors for any non-profit. Having a good Board of Di…