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, thr ...
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6: Why Disney's Magic Holds a Lesson for Nonprofit CEOs
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Have you ever had a staff member who seemed great on paper, or even had moments of brilliance, but behind the scenes, their toxic behavior slowly drained the energy out of your whole team? Maybe you found yourself thinking, “If I just give them one more chance, maybe this time it will stick.” Today, we’re exploring what happens when those second, t…
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5: Why It's So Hard for Nonprofits to Hire Right Now
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Welcome back to Nonprofit CEO SPARK, the show that fuels your leadership, protects your energy, and helps you spark lasting change. I’m your host, Marcia Beckner. Let me paint the picture. You spend three hours writing a job posting. You list all the “must-haves,” cross your fingers, and wait. --> Fifty-three applications land in your inbox. --> On…
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4: What I Learned as an Interim Executive Director
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Hey there, nonprofit leaders, and welcome back to Nonprofit CEO SPARK, the podcast that helps you fuel your leadership, protect your energy, and spark lasting change. In today’s episode, I’m sharing behind-the-scenes lessons from a unique opportunity I had in 2024, stepping in as the Interim Executive Director of a thriving arts nonprofit in Denver…
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3: Navigating Complex Staff Challenges with Grace
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Let’s talk about something every nonprofit CEO and Executive Director will face… and usually at the most inconvenient moment possible. Picture this: It’s Monday morning. You’re halfway through your first cup of coffee, still convincing yourself this is going to be a productive day. You open your inbox, and there it is… a subject line from a staff m…
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2: The ONE Thing Nonprofit CEOs & EDs Can Control
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If you’re a nonprofit CEO or Executive Director, you already know there are a million things you can’t control: The economy. Funder priorities. Donor preferences. That one staff member who thinks “fashionably late” is a cute personality trait. But there is one thing you can control, and it changes everything else. Back when I was an Executive Direc…
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1: Breaking the Silent Epidemic in Nonprofit Leadership
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If you’re a nonprofit CEO or Executive Director, I have a question for you. How many mornings have you opened your laptop and thought, I’m not sure how much longer I can keep this up? How many nights have you laid awake worried about staff conflict, budget gaps, and your organization’s long-term sustainability. Wondering if you’re holding your orga…
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Find the full transcript for this episode and more resources for nonprofit leaders here. Hello, and welcome to my very first episode of the Nonprofit CEO SPARK podcast. I’m Marcia Beckner, and I help nonprofit CEOs, Executive Directors, and founders lead with confidence, boost team morale, and design inclusive cultures that fuel sustainable growth.…
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