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.
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The Entrepreneur MBA podcast's purpose is to help existing business owners grow their companies past the $10 million in revenue mark. Hosted by Serial Entrepreneur Stephen Halasnik - Mark sits down with seasoned entrepreneurs, serial entrepreneurs, and business owners who have successfully exited their companies. They break down systems, processes, and how to's so you can also find 8+ Figure Success in your business!
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High-Net-Worth Donors and Major Gifts Fundraising: What Really Works Today- NonProfit MBA 8.28
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The New Era of Nonprofit Fundraising: Fewer Donors, Bigger Gifts In today's nonprofit landscape, one thing is clear: major gifts are driving the deepest impact. According to research from the Giving USA 2024 Report, individual giving dropped 3.4% last year, but donations from high-net-worth individuals and foundations increased significantly. This …
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Building Revenue Streams to Help Fund Your Nonprofit NonProfit MBA 8.27
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The New Reality for Nonprofit Funding For decades, nonprofits have relied heavily on a mix of grants, donations, and government funding to sustain their missions. But as global philanthropy evolves, those traditional sources are becoming less predictable. According to The Nonprofit Finance Fund's 2024 State of the Nonprofit Sector Report, nearly 56…
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Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Donor-Advised Fund Strategy NonProfit MBA 8.26
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The Quiet Revolution Reshaping Charitable Giving In recent years, one of the most powerful forces shaping philanthropy hasn't come from a new fundraising platform or viral campaign—it's come from an investment account. Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), once the domain of the ultra-wealthy, are now a mainstream tool for charitable giving. For nonprofits, …
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Navigating Nonprofit Leadership in Uncertain Times Nonprofit MBA 8.25
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Nonprofit Gifts: When is the Right Time to Ask? NonProfit MBA 8.24
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In today's unpredictable landscape, nonprofit organizations face both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges. Economic shifts, global crises, and cultural changes have altered the way people give. Yet at the heart of this transformation lies a timeless truth: donors want to feel connected to a cause. That means nonprofit leaders must ad…
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The Importance Of Culture At Your NonProfit: Lessons From Penmar Human Services NonProfit MBA 8.23
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Nonprofit leaders often focus on mission statements, fundraising goals, and strategic plans. Yet one of the most influential drivers of success is often underestimated: organizational culture. Culture shapes how employees show up, how teams collaborate, and how communities perceive the nonprofit itself. For nonprofits, where purpose is paramount an…
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How Churches and Nonprofits Can Navigate Financial Uncertainty in 2025 Nonprofit MBA 8.22
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Financial uncertainty has become the defining challenge for many churches and nonprofit organizations across the United States. With declining attendance, shrinking donations, and rising costs, thousands of religious institutions are questioning their long-term viability. On a recent episode of the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, host Stephen Halasnik, co-f…
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How To Prepare For A Capital Campaign In Uncertain Times Nonprofit MBA 8.21
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For nonprofits, capital campaigns represent some of the most ambitious and transformative fundraising efforts. They can reshape organizations, expand programs, and create legacies. Yet in today's climate of economic uncertainty, political polarization, and shifting donor expectations, preparing for a capital campaign can feel daunting. This was the…
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How to Master Donor Stewardship in Just One Hour a Week NonProfit MBA 8.20
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In today's nonprofit world, the difference between financial stability and constant budget anxiety often comes down to one deceptively simple practice: donor stewardship. While many organizations focus their energy on acquiring new supporters, the real growth engine lies in keeping the ones they already have. That's the message fundraising consulta…
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Nonprofit Strategic Planning: How to Adapt When Realities Change Nonprofit MBA 8.19
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When nonprofit organizations draft strategic plans, the expectation is stability. A three-to-five-year vision is meant to guide priorities, operations, and growth. But what happens when the world changes faster than the paper it's written on? In a recent episode of the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, Stephen Halasnik of Financing Solutions sat down with Mar…
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What If We Funded Nonprofits Like Startups? Nonprofit MBA 8.18
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In a world where startup ventures are celebrated for their risk-taking, innovation, and scalability, the nonprofit sector often finds itself stifled by outdated funding models, rigid expectations, and chronic underinvestment. But what if we approached nonprofit funding with the same mindset we use to launch tech companies? What if we treated nonpro…
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The Resilient Sector: How Nonprofits Can Lead Through Crisis and Come Out Stronger Nonprofit MBA 8.17
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The crises of recent years—be they economic, political, or global health-related—have taught us one thing: the world turns to nonprofits when everything else breaks down. Food banks, housing initiatives, health clinics, and educational programs didn't close when the world did. Instead, they scaled up. They innovated. They adapted. But while the pub…
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How Culture Affects Your Nonprofit Success
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Stephen Halasnik, Managing Partner of Financing Solutions (https://financingsolutionsnow.com/), a leading provider of lines of credit to nonprofits, sat down with Jon Nevett, President and CEO of Public Interest Registry (PIR), to discuss how nonprofit culture is critical to your success on the Nonprofit MBA Podcast.…
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Fundraising Performance Metrics: Why Nonprofits Must Measure What Matters: Nonprofit MBA 8.15
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Stephen Halasnik sits down with Greg Warner, founder of MarketSmart, to dissect the essential role of fundraising performance metrics in nonprofit growth. Their conversation sheds light on the significance of donor behavior data, measuring engagement, and building meaningful relationships with supporters.…
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In a world where monthly subscriptions have become second nature—from streaming music to meal kits—there's a quiet revolution unfolding in the nonprofit world. It's called sustainable giving, and it's not just a trend—it's a necessary evolution. On a recent episode of the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, Stephen Halasnik sat down with Dave Raley, founder of …
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How Your Nonprofit Should Build a Grant System
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In this episode of the Nonprofit MBA Podcast, host Stephen Halasnik spoke with Bryan Partee, an experienced nonprofit executive and founder of Nonprofit Marketplace. Drawing from more than two decades of frontline leadership and consulting experience, Bryan Partee shared in-depth insights on how nonprofits can strategically build and refine a high-…
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How Nonprofits Are Responding Under the Trump Administration
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There's no doubt, many nonprofits are under intense stress and pressure following current Trump policies. Federal support is shifting. The donation boom of the COVID era is far behind us. And economic headwinds are picking up speed. Now, the big question is, how are nonprofits responding to the economic uncertainty? In today's podcast, Stephen Hala…
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