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Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed

Author: Jarrett Ransom

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The conversational-style podcast focuses on interviews and discussions with nonprofit thought leaders for all levels of nonprofit engagement and interests. Our shows are relevant for everyone from Board Members and CEOs to program and fundraising staff. 

Join us for candid, actionable conversations with nonprofit change makers who aren’t just surviving but thriving. We’ll explore real-world strategies for effective governance, leadership transitions, and long-term sustainability.

If you’re a nonprofit leader looking for fresh ideas, honest discussions, and practical solutions, Nonprofit Nerd: Impact Unleashed is your go-to podcast. Let’s lead with resilience and impact—together.


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In this special wrap-up episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, Jarrett Ransom reflects on 110 episodes of honest conversations with nonprofit leaders, changemakers, and the people behind the missions. She shares gratitude for the guests and listeners who make this community so meaningful, highlights the lessons and themes that emerged throughout the season, and looks ahead to Season 12. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that nonprofit leaders don’t have to navigate the work ...
In this episode of Nonprofit Nerd®: Impact Unleashed, Jarrett Ransom sits down with Katie Campbell, President and CEO of RedRover, to explore what it takes to build stronger, more sustainable nonprofit partnerships. Katie shares lessons from her 20-year nonprofit career on leading with humility, listening to communities, and resisting the urge to assume we already have the answers. Together, they unpack how nonprofits can move beyond competition, strengthen local capacity, and collaborate acr...
Nonprofit burnout isn’t simply about caring too much—it’s often the result of structural pressures, from staffing shortages and turnover to funding changes and growing demands on organizations. In this episode, Jarrett Ransom talks with Ann Fellman, Chief Marketing Officer at Bloomerang about how burnout is affecting fundraising teams, donor relationships, and retention. They explore why organizations should look beyond acquiring new donors, how technology can help fundraisers work smarter, a...
Donor-advised funds are reshaping philanthropy and nonprofit leaders need to be ready. In this episode, Jarrett Ransom talks with Sarah Angello, co-founder of Daffodil, about the rapid growth of DAFs, what motivates donors to use them, and how nonprofits can better cultivate and steward these supporters. Sarah shares practical steps organizations can take to become more DAF-ready, along with insights into multigenerational giving, the future of family philanthropy, and the growing demand for ...
What happens when you realize it’s time for your next leadership chapter? In this episode, Jarrett Ransom sits down with Melissa Steimer, CEO of Desert Foothills Library, to talk candidly about making a difficult career transition, stepping into a new CEO role, and navigating the critical first 90 days. Melissa shares lessons on trusting your gut, knowing when you’re no longer the right leader for an organization’s next chapter, building trust through listening, and why succession plann...
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