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Fund the People: A Podcast with Rusty Stahl

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Philanthropy
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Black Women Leaders
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Trump Administration
Center For Effective Philanthropy
Generational Dynamics
Organizational Culture
Civil Society
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Fund the People
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Community Engagement
Leadership Transitions
Equity and Effectiveness In Nonprofits
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The only show that helps YOU invest in the nonprofit workforce! Here you’ll get the ideas, tools, data, and stories you need in order raise or give money to support and develop nonprofit workers and leaders in your organization or your community. This unique podcast invites you into casual, provocative conversations with diverse leaders from foundations, nonprofits, academia, and capacity-building... more

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“Nonprofit workers are an unspoken part of our social contract.”

Why do we need to explicitly talk about the value of the nonprofit workforce—especially to people already working within it?

In this opening episode of a three-part series, Rusty Stah... more

In this episode, you get a firsthand report from "Foundations on the Hill." Rusty discusses emerging federal threats and opportunities for our sector. From new legislation to executive action, he shares what’s at stake for the nonprofit workforce—and... more

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In this episode, you’ll get a bold, provocative new idea for investing in the nonprofit workforce—and why it may be essential to the sector’s survival. We all know that restricted project support doesn't empower nonprofits to invest in their staff. B... more

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Why do private foundations give away so little of their wealth each year—and how does that affect nonprofits and the people who work in them? Especially as the Trump Administration's War on Charity continues to rage?

Rusty Stahl talks with Glen Gala... more

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Recent Guests

Kim Almeida
Director of Programs, Levi-Strauss Foundation
Levi-Strauss Foundation
Episode: S.O.S. Funding: All Hands on Deck for a Nonprofit Workforce in Crisis - Kim Almeida, Maria Cabildo, Annie Chang, Janelle Miller, & Rusty Stahl
Glen Galaich
CEO of the Stupski Foundation; author of Control
Stupski Foundation
Episode: Out of Control: Fixing Funding that Starves Social Sector Staff - with Glen Galaich, Stupski Foundation and Break Fake Rules Podcast
Cary Sparrow
CEO of WageScape, tech entrepreneur and former VP at Cargill
WageScape
Episode: What Nonprofits Can Learn from Real-Time Labor Market Data - with Cary Sparrow, WageScape
Dr. Giridhar Mallya
Senior Policy Officer at Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, MD and Masters of Science in Health Policy
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Episode: Funding Advocacy for Racial Equity in a Hostile Climate – with Dr. Giridhar Mallya, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Janelle Miller Moravek
Executive Director of Youth and Family Counseling, serving Lake County, Illinois since 2009
Youth and Family Counseling
Episode: Donors Invest in Health Nonprofit’s Staff -- with Dramatic Program Results - Janelle Miller Moravek, Youth and Family Counseling
Michael Thatcher
President and CEO of Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator
Episode: Happy Holidays! S8 Review and S9 Preview!
Dimple Abichandani
Author of A New Era of Philanthropy and long-time philanthropic leader
General Service Foundation
Episode: Happy Holidays! S8 Review and S9 Preview!
Janelle Miller-Moravick
Executive Director of Youth and Family Counseling
Youth and Family Counseling
Episode: Happy Holidays! S8 Review and S9 Preview!
Brianna Rogers
Representative from Rework the Bay
Rework the Bay
Episode: Happy Holidays! S8 Review and S9 Preview!

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Nonprofit Stuff You Should Know

    Rusty loads up every episode with essential lessons for people who work in nonprofits and the people who fund nonprofits. Purposeful interviews that include tools, tips, and ideas you won’t hear elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    niki-gee
    United Statesa year ago
  • I appreciate Rusty's voice!

    Rusty's voice in the nonprofit/philanthropy space is invaluable! He's always been a wise leader - grounded and connected - and his Fund The People pod should be the queue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SpokesNotes
    United States2 years ago
  • Connection nonprofits to philanthropic trends

    This is one of the few podcasts that I listen to within a week of the episode drop. Why? Because the information and thought leadership are so important. Thanks to Rusty and the team for bringing newer trends to the forefront of critical funding conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sally Loftis
    United States2 years ago
  • Top 3 nonprofit podcast resources

    The Fund the People podcast is one of my top 3 resources as a nonprofit grant writer/communications person/leader and a masters in public health candidate. These conversations are so important to keep widening the sector’s understanding of what the way forward can look like!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Molly McH
    United States2 years ago
  • Important information and perspective

    Everyone connected to nonprofits in any way - funders, workers, philanthropists, gov’t leaders at all levels, for-profit leaders, those in need, and those concerned about improving the greater good, should be listening to Fund the People.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kimmerkel
    United States3 years ago

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The host offers thoughtful, accessible conversations with diverse voices.
Listeners value practical, data-driven insights on nonprofit workforce.
Guests are credible, with real-world impact in philanthropy and nonprofit capacity.

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Chasm Grows between Funder and Nonprofit Perceptions of Crisis - with Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Center for Effective Philanthropy
Q: How can funders better understand grantee challenges in real time to avoid the perception gap between funders and nonprofits?
Funders should rely on direct, ongoing dialogue with nonprofits, use data to inform decisions, and reduce delays in support while promoting transparency and shared metrics that reflect on-the-ground realities.
Chasm Grows between Funder and Nonprofit Perceptions of Crisis - with Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Center for Effective Philanthropy
Q: Given these findings, what concrete steps can funders take to support nonprofit staff beyond general operating support?
Funders can prioritize targeted capacity-building resources, legal and infrastructural support, space for collaboration, and new revenue strategies, as well as fund coalitions and advocacy efforts that strengthen the sector's resilience.
Funding Advocacy for Racial Equity in a Hostile Climate – with Dr. Giridhar Mallya, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Q: Tell us about your work at Robert Wood Johnson.
Dr. Mallya discusses leading a national initiative to defend racial equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly in response to threats from the current administration.
A New Era of Philanthropy: Why Funders Must Invest in Nonprofit People - with Dimple Abichandani
Q: What do you see as the key message or messages for funders or others in the book?
Dimple emphasizes the need to pivot philanthropic practices to address current crises and invest in nonprofit people effectively.
Donors Invest in Health Nonprofit’s Staff -- with Dramatic Program Results - Janelle Miller Moravek, Youth and Family Counseling
Q: What did people have to do differently to hit the new pay scale?
Staff were required to meet expectations for session delivery or billable hours, while also maintaining a balance to not overwork, thereby fostering a healthy work environment.

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What is Fund the People: A Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thought-provoking show centered on investing in the nonprofit workforce, featuring conversations with funders, nonprofit leaders, and researchers. Episodes explore talent development, staff wellbeing, leadership transitions, and the interplay between philanthropic giving and frontline impact. The host often surfaces data-driven insights, practical funding models, and real-world case studies to help foundations and NGOs rethink how resources are deployed beyond traditional grants. Notable strengths include a consistent emphasis on equity, capacity building, and sustainable funding structures, plus a willingness to host diverse voices from philanthropy, policy, and practice. This mix makes it helpful for listeners deciding where to invest t... more

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7. Dimple Abichandani
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