Best Mickey Desai Podcasts (2025)

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Nonprofit Video with Pat Taggart 25:10

6d ago25:10

25:10

Pat Taggart is the Founder and Chief Creative of SkyBlue Creative, helping many nonprofits effectively use video as part of their communications portfolio. He visits the SnapCast to talk about the right way to create and use video. Among the things we cover: The biggest hurdle to promoting a non-profit on video is often the reluctance of leadership…

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Nonprofits and AI with Colleen Cook 33:40

13d ago33:40

33:40

Colleen Cook of High Tide returns to the SnapCast to talk about AI. Our conversation covers a wide breadth of knowledge regarding AI, its use and utility to the Nonprofit Sector. Among the things we discuss: Why nonprofits may be fearful of AI How my team is using AI Considerations to make when selecting and using AI Potential of AI for nonprofit c…

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The Prepared Organization with Michael Randel 32:32

20d ago32:32

32:32

Michael Randel makes his second recording with the SnapCast. This time we talk about how to determine if an organization is really prepared for growth. Among the things we cover: Insights from studying Mackenzie Scott grant recipients that led to the concept of "the prepared organization." Consequences for organizations that are not prepared for gr…

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Hope for The Desoto 41:58

20d ago41:58

41:58

Hope has a 1958 Desoto Firesweep that she bought in 2009. We find out what are the joys and troubles of owning a car from a brand that has been defunct for many decades. Hope lets us know where you may have seen her car before, if some of the work that it requires, currently allows it to be driven by Fred Flintstone, and what she's done in its back…

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Inside the Harley-Davidson Museum with David Kreidler 1:03:12

27d ago1:03:12

1:03:12

We welcome David Kreidler, Senior Exhibits Curator for the Harley-Davidson Museum. Ben takes over for Tim with the trivia question, and our guest has his own trivia question too! We learn all about what goes into creating exhibits that reflect the history of Harley-Davidson and broader related topics as well. David has one of the best jobs around a…

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Five Critical Mistakes with Michael Randel 28:18

27d ago28:18

28:18

Michael Randel is the founder and director of Randel Consulting Associates, a consulting firm that leads organizations through change and growth. He visits the SnapCast to talk about how to make organizational change less challenging. In our conversation, we talk about five common problems organizations experience as they navigate change. Among the…

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Technology Won't Do The Work For You with Paul Morris 36:59

1M ago36:59

36:59

Paul Morris of Foundry Fundraising visits the SnapCast to talk about your technology and making the right technological investments. Among the things we discuss: Technology won't do the work for you and doesn't solve all your problems. No matter how shiny it is Nonprofits are woefully underinvesting in the technology tools needed, especially for de…

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All Things AMC with Tom Glatch 27:13

1M ago27:13

27:13

We welcome Tom Glatch to the table to discuss his book about American Motors Corporation, better known as AMC. AMC only lasted 34 years but it's a fascinating story full of interesting engineering accomplishments and business decisions. Nashes and Ramblers and Gremlins, oh my! You'll see AMC in a whole new light. We welcome your support via Patreon…

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Livin' the Dream with Tom Glatch 34:30

1M ago34:30

34:30

We welcome writer/photographer Tom Glatch, author of Dodge & Plymouth Muscle Cars and Mopar fan since childhood. Mickey thinks his dream-car is in the book. Misty is mourning fallen bollards. Ben confesses driving 100 MPH in his dad's beat-up Plymouth but luckily the statute of limitations has run out, and we even give the K-Car a little love. And …

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The Endowment Handbook with Laura MacDonald 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

Laura Macdonald visits the SnapCast to talk about endowments, their utility, and why your nonprofit might want to think about adding an endowment to your funding priorities, and how to prepare to do so. Among the things we discuss: Making the Case for Endowments• Why are endowments beneficial from an institutional perspective?• What resonates with …

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Riding in the Front Seat with Indy Saini 37:11

2M ago37:11

37:11

Film-maker Indy Saini joins us to tell us all about her film Women In The Front Seat, which is about a diverse group of women motorcyclists. They're all different, their bikes are different, their styles of riding are different- but they share the common bond of going places on two wheels. More than just a series of profiles, the film explores deep…

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Supporting Humanitarians Through Burnout and Vicarious Trauma with Dimple Dhabalia 26:54

2M ago26:54

26:54

Dimple Dhabalia visits the SnapCast to talk about burnout and vicarious trauma among nonprofit professionals. Among the issues we cover: Common occupational traumas in the non-profit sector. Causes of vicarious trauma and moral injury, along with healing strategies. The relevance of generational trauma in the workplace. The connection between self-…

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Brian's Mazda and Misty's Wombat 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

Our guest Brian Phillips and his uniquely named car tells us how he turned a traffic accident into getting a nicer car with an even more unique name via some friendly dealings with a pre-loved vehicle purveyor. We ponder the longevity of cars with cylinder deactivation. Misty and Tim talk about the peculiar events of the 2023 Las Vegas F1 race; reg…

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Data & Tech and Organizational Culture, with Emily Hicks Rotella 29:32

2M ago29:32

29:32

Emily visits the SnapCast again to illustrate that nonprofit technology is not a project-based endeavor. We talk about data and technology are integral to defining organizational culture: Human / data interactionModels of tech hiringEmily's Apprenticeship Program Be sure to drop Emily a line and ask her about Friday Conversations. We welcome suppor…

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Don't eat the ham and cheese in France! 32:31

2M ago32:31

32:31

We're flying without a guest or a plan in this previously un-released vintage episode. Dave is befuddled, Misty is stabby, and Tim is racy! Ben had to miss this one and it's a damn shame because his father worked with the criminally insane and owned a pair of Alfa Romeos, both of which get mentioned in the trivia question. The shopping is fabulous …

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The HR Episode with Rita Sever 25:26

2M ago25:26

25:26

Full disclosure: Rita Sever and Mickey trash talk some HR practices. We know not all HR people/departments do these things. There are many good HR folks who walk their talk and are user friendly. Among the questions we cover: What is Rita's history with HR? As a consultant, how did Rita support organizations in terms of HR? What are some unique cha…

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You Think You Know The Nonprofit Sector? (with Lisa Dietlin) 34:09

2M ago34:09

34:09

Lisa Dietlin visits the SnapCast and schools Mickey on the Nonprofit Sector. We start with taking in the 30,000 foot view of the sector and break some things down from there. Among the many things we discuss: Do you know how the nonprofit/philanthropic sector evolved in the US? Did you know the nonprofit sector is the largest employer in the US? Di…

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Life's Too Short To Drive A Boring Car 55:11

2M ago55:11

55:11

We welcome Rebecca Vollman to the table to learn all about her adventures in engineering! It's a fascinating tale based on the idea that life's too short to drive a boring car and she shares a lot of wisdom learned from seeing the automotive industry from the inside. Tim dials 911 for the trivia question. We welcome your support via Patreon and you…

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HIdden Rules: Now What? with Rita Sever 25:24

2M ago25:24

25:24

Rita Sever and Mickey do a dive into organizational culture to examine the hidden rules that lead to discrimination and toxicity. Among the questions we address: Remind us what hidden rules are and how they work? Give us an example of a societal hidden rule? Give us a few examples of hidden rules in a nonprofit organization? How do they tend to und…

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Talking EVs with Gaby Pierre at the Georgia Automotive Manufacturer's Association 46:40

2M ago46:40

46:40

Mickey gets to visit a meeting of the Georgia Automotive Manufacturer's Association (GAMA) and do some live recording on site. It was a wonderful experience. Mickey interviews Gaby Pierre, Strategy Lead and Senior Fellow of GNEM (Georgia Network for Electric Mobility), a think-tank housed at the University of Georgia focused on electric mobility an…

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Computerwork vs Peoplework Colleen Cook 25:30

2M ago25:30

25:30

Colleen Cook is the Chief Business Officer for High Tide. We talk at length about computerwork vs peoplework, and how High Tide's unification of data makes data management universally useful for the entire nonprofit. Among the things we discuss: Unified, comprehensive data for nonprofits: Nonprofits deal with a lot of data points, but too often tha…

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We're Grinding Our Gears Again 50:00

3M ago50:00

50:00

Dave is surprisingly mellow and Misty wonders why there are bells. Mickey has got a little list. Misty is steamed at Europe's left-lane bandits, and wonders if US drivers are driving plaid. Whose Schwartz is bigger? Dave's singing voice is unequaled! Ben is annoyed at the poor quality of US drivers, Dave clutches his pearls, and Mickey wonders why …

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Nontoxic Nonprofits with Kate Viana 22:52

3M ago22:52

22:52

Kate Viana, MA, CNC is the Founder and Principal of Nontoxic Nonprofits. We talk about a number of things related to organizational culture including: Intergenerational conflict arises in the nonprofit workplace due to a lack of understanding and connection, and from permissive attitudes toward ageism. There are six main types of communications-rel…

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Grants Applications with Shoshana Grossman 36:28

3M ago36:28

36:28

Shoshana Grossman-Crist visits the SnapCast to talk about grant-writing. If you think you know about grant writing, you might be wrong. Among the things we cover: Why do we need to make grantwriting easier? How did you learn to write grants? How can others learn? What´s the first step in grant writing? Can you walk us through the key components of …

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Givesuite with Sean Littman 24:32

3M ago24:32

24:32

Sean Littman Founder/CEO GiveSuite.com: "...Everyone uses the term all in one. But GiveSuite literally is an all in one for small and medium sized organizations. You have your Crm, you have your donor management system, you have marketing tools, you have social media, scheduling tools, you have fundraising, crowdfunding everything all in one. So th…

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World-Class Benefits for Nonprofit Teams with Curt Ellis 34:54

5M ago34:54

34:54

Could your nonprofit offer staff benefits they couldn’t even get working for a Fortune 500 employer? Curt Ellis, co-founder and CEO of FoodCorps, joins Dolph Goldenburg to share the secret sauce behind FoodCorps’ jaw-dropping benefits package. From a $3,000 401(k) match to 16 weeks of paid parental leave to sabbaticals, FoodCorps is setting new sta…

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5 Ways to Raise More Money at the End of the Year 16:06

5M ago16:06

16:06

As the rest of the world counts down the last weeks of the year, this is the perfect time for leaders like you to harness your donors’ holiday-giving spirit to generate more dollars, retain more donors, and cultivate even larger gifts for next year. This episode answers the following questions: How can I engage my nonprofit’s Board in fundraising a…

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Are You an Eagle, Parrot, Owl, or Dove? With Manish Shah 40:35

5M ago40:35

40:35

What if understanding your team could be as simple as recognizing four birds? In this episode, Manish Shah introduces the "four birds" personality model—a game-changing tool for nonprofits striving to enhance collaboration and solve conflict. From the eagle's boldness to the owl's precision, you’ll discover how understanding these personality types…

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Contingency Planning for a Trump 2.0 Presidency 29:36

6M ago29:36

29:36

If you listen to just one episode this year, make it this one. As Donald Trump prepares to take office, the nonprofit sector faces a potential shift that could disrupt services, funding, and the communities you support. In this urgent solo episode, Dolph Goldenburg provides a strategic roadmap to help progressive nonprofits prepare for these seismi…

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Okay, Now What? 45:39

6M ago45:39

45:39

Pat Libby and Travis Kemnitz visit the SnapCast. We were all set to talk about strategic planning, but spent our time talking about the 2024 U.S. Election results and what that might mean for nonprofits as we navigate the next several years. We outline a four-step plan that Pat outlines on her blog: Be there for your team Reaffirm your connections …

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Crafting Your Personal Board with Donna Peters 29:00

6M ago29:00

29:00

Are you ready to take charge of your personal and professional growth with the support of a "personal board of directors"? This episode dives into the unique concept of a personal board with award-winning executive coach, author, and podcast host Donna Peters. Peters shares her experience using personal boards to guide life and career decisions, of…

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What’s Your Operating Model with Leslie MacKrell 35:45

6M ago35:45

35:45

What if the key to your nonprofit's success lies not in working harder but in structuring your work smarter? In this insightful episode, Leslie MacKrell, partner at Bridgespan Group and expert in nonprofit operating models, breaks down the essential elements for driving strategic impact. From rethinking accountability structures to streamlining dec…

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2024 Nonprofit Leadership Conference 26:57

6M ago26:57

26:57

In this episode, Mickey is on-site at the 13th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference, hosted at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens on October 9th, 2024. He speaks with: Chris Woods, CEO and President of Artportunity Knocks, increasing opportunities in the Arts, Education, Community Service, and Bridging Cultures. Chris says, “I'm a firm believer of rat…

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Leverage AI and Behavioral Psychology to Engage Major Donors with Griff Bohm 32:33

6M ago32:33

32:33

Are you leaving money on the table by ignoring the psychological triggers that drive donors to give? Join us for a compelling conversation with Griff Bohm, co-founder of Give Momentum, as we explore how behavioral psychology and AI can transform your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy. Griff brings deep expertise in donor psychology and financial dec…

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Becoming a Causie: Elevate Your Nonprofit Board with Rob Acton 37:35

6M ago37:35

37:35

Do you have "Causies" on your board? Board members so passionate about your mission that they can’t stop championing your nonprofit? In this episode, nationally recognized nonprofit governance expert Rob Acton shares insights from his new book Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause Through Nonprofit Board Leadership. Rob discusses how to attract, o…

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Nonprofit Myth-busting with Mickey Desai 45:02

7M ago45:02

45:02

Are nonprofit organizations destined to be underfunded, overworked, and underpaid? Think again! In this myth-busting episode, Mickey Desai, founder of Nonprofit Snapshot and host of The Nonprofit SnapCast, joins Dolph to debunk some of the most common misconceptions about nonprofit work. From myths about volunteers being “free” to the dangers of re…

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Nonprofits Should Be Involved In Advocacy and Lobbying 32:45

7M ago32:45

32:45

Pat Libby visits the Nonprofit SnapCast to talk about her work with the San Diego Bird Alliance and her book, The Empowered Citizens Guide. They discuss the importance of lobbying for non-profits, the legalities involved, and practical steps for organizations to start their lobbying efforts. Key Takeaways: All non-profits should be involved in advo…

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Recharge Your Energy: The Power of Small Habits with Francesca Mereu 27:52

7M ago27:52

27:52

Do you feel constantly overstretched, running on empty while trying to keep up with the demands of work and life? You're not alone! This week’s guest, Francesca Giulia Mereu, is here to help you recharge your energy and improve your well-being through small, impactful habits. Francesca, a coach with over 25 years of experience, shares her framework…

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SB-17 Is Changing The Nonprofit Landscape 29:23

7M ago29:23

29:23

Dr. Johanna Moya Fábregas visits the SnapCast. Dr. Fábregas is the Executive Director of Con Mi MADRE, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Latina girls and their loved ones through education and emotional support. We talk about Texas State Bill-Seventeen, which is known informally as “the anti-DEI law,” shutting down diversity, equity and inclusion…

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SB-17 Is Changing The Nonprofit Landscape 29:26

7M ago29:26

29:26

Dr. Johanna Moya Fábregas visits the SnapCast. Dr. Fábregas is the Executive Director of Con Mi MADRE, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering Latina girls and their loved ones through education and emotional support. We talk about Texas State Bill-Seventeen, which is known informally as “the anti-DEI law,” shutting down diversity, equity and inclusion…

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