How AI is transforming nonprofits with data-driven decisions and agility.

✨ Can AI actually enhance empathy instead of replacing it? I loved this conversation with Golden's CEO, Sam Fankuchen, on the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast — it’s a refreshing take on how tech can free humans up to do more of what we do best: connect, care, and create change. A few ideas that stuck with me: 💡 AI can remove admin noise so people can focus on relationships. 💡 Data can help turn volunteers into lifelong supporters. 💡 Scale only matters if it still honors dignity and compassion. Worth a listen for anyone thinking about how to balance innovation with heart. 👉 Can AI Enhance Rather Than Replace Empathy? https://lnkd.in/g6Tv5ZVH #NonprofitLeadership #AIForGood #EmpathyInAction

In this clip of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Betsy Cooper of the Aspen Ideas Aspen Institute advises nonprofits to view policy engagement as one of many tools for creating impact, alongside options like direct services, technology, or convening. While policy isn’t always the best approach, ignoring it can mean missing opportunities for meaningful change. #NonprofitLeadershipPodcast #PolicyEngagement #NonprofitStrategy #SocialImpact #StrategicDecisionMaking #SystemicChange

We’re excited to share that our CEO, Steve Havemann, was featured on The Daily Plan-it podcast with Jimmy Olsen (Episode 95). 🎙️ In this conversation, Steve reflects on his journey in leadership and the mission of St. Vincent de Paul — including the development of our Immersion re-entry program and Back to Work training program, both designed to create pathways to stability and opportunity. 💡 This episode is a great listen for anyone passionate about community impact, workforce development, and nonprofit leadership. 👉 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eFd_qB2X #Leadership #CommunityImpact #Nonprofit #StVincentDePaul #Podcast

In this episode of The Contagious Culture Podcast, Kyle King unpacks eleven powerful questions that every nonprofit and school leader should be asking to realign their mission, strengthen their culture, and lead with greater clarity. Leadership in the nonprofit world can easily become consumed by fundraising goals, board meetings, and day-to-day fires. But true impact begins with reflection. Kyle walks listeners through a framework of questions designed to reconnect leaders to their purpose, measure their effectiveness, and reimagine the future they’re building for their organizations and the communities they serve. From rediscovering why you began this work to confronting what’s currently broken, each question challenges you to think beyond operations and into transformation. Kyle explores how clarity fuels confidence, how to identify the real problem you’re solving, and why the right people, aligned in vision and values are essential to sustaining meaningful change. Whether you lead a school, nonprofit, or community organization, this episode will equip you with the tools and mindset to shift from surviving to thriving. It’s not just about doing more goo, it’s about doing the right good, in the right way, for the right reasons. Grab a notebook, tune in, and get ready to lead with contagious clarity.

In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, I interviewed Sam Fankuchen, who shares his personal journey and the founding of his company, Golden. Sam discusses the profound impact of the 9/11 tragedy on his life and how it shaped his mission in the social impact sector. The conversation explores the evolution of volunteering, the importance of personal narratives in nonprofit leadership, and the role of technology and AI in enhancing volunteer engagement. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e79Pfm5m This episode is sponsored by Donorbox #nonprofitleadershippodcast #podcastepisode #socialimpactstory #volunteeringmatters #leadershipjourney #purposedriven #911impact #foundersstory #missiondrivenlife #volunteerism #communityengagement #partnershipforchange

Can technology actually deepen empathy and human connection in the nonprofit space? 💡 Golden CEO and founder, Sam Fankuchen, explores this question on the latest episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast with Dr. Rob Harter. From the role of tech in strengthening relationships to its power in advancing mission impact, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. 👉 Tune in to hear their insights on how innovation can drive connection, not replace it.

What does it really take to drive meaningful change in philanthropy? 🌟 In this clip from The PM #podcast, Ted Grossnickle shares insights from his decades-long career in fundraising, the values that guide his work, and a personal connection that makes his story unforgettable. Alongside Lee Ernst, he explores how thoughtful #leadership, mentorship, and vision are shaping the future of giving. 🎧 Listen now on-demand: https://hubs.la/Q03LZl0J0

Listen in as our most recent guest to The Nonprofit Counsel Podcast, T. Hampton Dohrman, discusses how nonprofit leaders should always be growing in their understanding of how to effectively guide their organizations. Strive to become better, not to be perfect right off the bat. #nonprofitleadership #growth #nonprofitresource

🎙️ Introducing From the Source — a new podcast by BMe Community! What if philanthropy wasn’t just about giving, but about igniting movements, where narratives unite us to spark real change? Hosted by Benjamin Carlton, MBA, From the Source goes beyond the surface, featuring powerful conversations with CEOs, thought leaders, changemakers, and decision makers who are shaping the future of philanthropy, business, and social impact. Each episode delivers firsthand insights straight from the source—equipping listeners with the knowledge and inspiration to lead with clarity, purpose, and impact. 🎧 We’re launching with a special mini-series: “Where Do We Go From Here”, a continuation of our recent Next Narrative Summit that brought together philanthropies and leaders committed to unity, opportunity, and justice. This series features four power-packed conversations tackling one urgent question: Where Do We Go From Here? Join: Keith Ellison, Minnesota Attorney General Trabian Shorters , CEO of BMe Community Kristen Grimm, CEO of Spitfire Strategies Doug Hattaway, CEO of Hattaway Communications as they unpack how leaders can defend, persuade, campaign, and move entire communities forward. 💡 Tune in, learn from the visionaries shaping what’s next and discover how you can too. 🎧 Listen to From the Source with Benjamin Carlton — streaming everywhere you get your podcasts on Tuesday, October 28th. #FromTheSource #NextNarrative #BMeCommunity #Leadership #Philanthropy #SocialImpact #PodcastLaunch #PurposeDriven

There is a secret to leading impact-driven organizations that only those in the know will tell you. It is recognizing that the issues non-profits and for profit organizations face are the exact same. Both types of organizations are practicing strategic problem solving when facing issues with people, money, and finances. In this new episode, Nancy Batterman shares what every CEO needs to know about running a nonprofit. She unpacks why structure, team alignment, and even daily huddles are game changers. Whether scaling impact or building a level playing field, these lessons will supercharge your journey. What’s your biggest takeaway from leading in the nonprofit or for-profit world? Tune in below or on the platforms where you listen to your podcasts. https://hubs.ly/Q03N8g3P0 #NonprofitLeaders #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #Metronomics #TeamAlignment #Podcast #CEOCommunity #BussinessInsights