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.
Information. Inspiration. Implementation. Impact.
That’s the energy we bring…every week.
Let’s get to work.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 188
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Ep 160| How Email Automation Drives Giving - Chris Barlow
Is your email strategy helping you raise funds, or just filling inboxes?
Jena sits down with Chris Barlow of Beeline Marketing to unpack how email automation can transform how nonprofits…
Ep 159| Stable nonprofit funding: The smart approach in 2025
2025 has already thrown nonprofits a curveball. So what now?
That’s why this week, we’re taking a moment to breathe and break down the tools, tactics, and mindset shifts that are actuall…
Ep 158| Boost your nonprofit's impact with smart time management - Kelly McLaughlin
Ever finish your day feeling exhausted but unproductive? You're not alone!
Join Jena and Kelly McLaughlin, founder of From Scratch Fundraising, as they get real about nonprofit producti…
Ep 157| Nonprofit interdependence: Smarter strategy for sustainability?
What if the future of nonprofit success isn’t about doing more alone, but about doing better together?
Britt sits down with Michelle F. Vryn, CFRE, to explore how nonprofits can move bey…
Ep 156| 5 Strategies to strengthen donor stewardship with Mike Esposito
Stewardship Isn’t a One-and-Done—It’s a Relationship
It takes care, consistency, and a team. Here’s how to make it doable!
Join fundraising expert Mike Esposito CFRE and Britt to break do…
Ep 155| 10 Tips to win back lapsed donors
Lapsed donors aren’t lost forever—you just need the right approach to bring them back.
This episode covers why donors disengage, how to prioritize outreach, and offers 10 simple, low-pr…
Ep 154| Storytelling in Tough Times - The Trust Factor with Maria Bryan
Building donor trust is essential for nonprofit engagement, especially in times of crisis.
Join Jena and a favorite guest, Maria Bryan, an ethical and trauma-informed storytelling exper…
Ep 153| How to Build Strategic Nonprofit Fundraising Partnerships
Stronger Together: Unlocking the Power of Collective Fundraising 🤝
Partnerships aren’t just a buzzword—they’re a game-changer. Jena and Britt break down how nonprofits can team up for bi…
Ep 152| 5 Fundraising Tools Top Nonprofits Use
5 Game-Changing Nonprofit Tools to Boost Fundraising & Donor Support
Fundraising fuels your mission—but the right tech can supercharge it. Jena and Britt unpack five powerful nonprofit t…
Ep 151| Fundraising Forward: Practical Strategies to Grow Your Impact
Inspiration is great—but implementation is what moves your mission forward.
At the inaugural Donorbox Fundraising Forward Summit, nonprofit leaders gathered to share the real, no-fluff s…
Ep 150| The Power of Nonprofit Love Languages
Happy Valentine’s Week! 🩷
Love isn’t just for relationships—it’s what keeps nonprofit communities strong.
Listen as Britt translates love languages into practical nonprofit strategies…
149| Nonprofit Resilience: A Conversation
How do you build nonprofit resilience in times of uncertainty?
The recent federal funding freeze confusion has left many nonprofits facing tough questions about their future. In this e…
Ep 148| 5 Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2025
What if the key to fundraising success in 2025 isn’t just about raising more money—but fundraising smarter?
Fundraising is evolving, and nonprofits that stay ahead of the trends will be…
Ep 146| How Authentic Storytelling Drives Nonprofit Growth - Project Street Vet
Dr. Kwane Stewart’s mission is as impactful as it is inspiring. As co-founder of Project Street Vet, he provides free veterinary care to pets of unhoused individuals. In this powerful c…
Ep 147| Nonprofit Leadership & Management: Why Passion Isn’t Enough
Are you leading your nonprofit on passion alone? Here’s why that might not be enough.
What if the secret to true sustainability lies in smarter nonprofit management and leadership strate…
Ep 145| Top 5 Tactics to Retain New Year-end Donors
Year-End Donor Retention: The Crucial First 30 Days
Did you know 80% of first-time donors don’t return the following year? This is especially true for year-end donors, where the first 30…
Ep 144| 4 Top Tips for Nonprofit Performance Reviews
Year-end performance reviews are here—are you ready to turn them into a game-changer for your team? This essential (and often daunting) task is a golden opportunity for nonprofit lead…
Ep 143 | How To Track and Manage Giving Tuesday Fundraising Metrics
📊 Maximize your Giving Tuesday donations by unlocking the full potential of your donor data. Jena and Britt dive into how nonprofits can analyze critical metrics like ROI, donor acquisi…
Ep 142| Thanksgiving Greetings and Gratitude 🦃
🦃 This Thanksgiving, we’re gathering around the podcast table to celebrate you—the nonprofit heroes changing lives every day.
As we reflect on gratitude, we’re thankful for your passio…
Ep 141| Nonprofit Burnout: Strategies for a Better Work Culture
Nonprofit burnout isn’t just stress—it’s a threat to your mission! But, it doesn’t have to define your work.
In this episode, Britt Stockert gets honest about the emotional weight of no…