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Our show offers you transformative (yet pragmatic) ideas, data, and tools to help you invest in the nonprofit workforce. This unique show invites you into fun, provocative conversations with a diverse network of funders, nonprofit leaders, authors, intermediaries, and government leaders. Your host, Rusty Stahl, who founded Fund the People in 2014, is the foremost advocate for the U.S. nonprofit wo... more

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Remember that old activist saying, "Don't mourn; organize"? Well, what if you're feeling deep disillusioned and disempowered by attacks on nonprofits and communities you love? Feeling dread as you witness beloved institutions and ideas get damaged or... more

In this episode, you’ll learn how many-year grants can bolster nonprofit people and programmatic impact.

Host Rusty Stahl sits down with Betsy Leondar-Wright, Ph.D., the lead researcher at Fund the People, to discuss our brand-new report, Long-Haul... more

In the season premiere of Season 8, your host Rusty Stahl (Founder, President & CEO of Fund the People) outlines the season’s focus on strengthening and defending the nonprofit sector. He previews upcoming conversations with influential leaders such ... more

What happens when a major foundation president decides to speak out boldly during a crisis? How can philanthropy surge resources to protect nonprofit workers facing unprecedented job losses? In this season finale of the Fund the People Podcast, host ... more

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Recent Guests

Betsy Leondar-Wright
Coordinator of Staffing the Mission at Fund the People, experienced in social justice activism and scholarship on social movements.
Fund the People
Episode: Funding for the Long Haul: How Many-Year Grants Strengthen Nonprofit Jobs & Impact - with Betsy Leondar-Wright
Tonya Allen
CEO of the McKnight Foundation
McKnight Foundation
Episode: The Trump War on Charity
Deepak Bhargava
CEO of the Freedom Together Foundation
Freedom Together Foundation
Episode: The Trump War on Charity
John Palfrey
President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Episode: MacArthur President Chooses Courage, Not Quiet
Kara Park
Program director at All Due Respect, a national effort focused on improving working conditions for community organizers.
All Due Respect
Episode: Thriving Wages for Community Organizers
Gaby Hernandez
Executive Director of Órale, an immigrant rights nonprofit in Southern California.
Órale
Episode: Thriving Wages for Community Organizers
Edward Hershey
CEO of Home of Guiding Hands, a nonprofit providing disability services
Home of Guiding Hands
Episode: Defend Nonprofits, Defend the Social Safety Net
Alan Abramson
Director of the Center on Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Enterprise at George Mason University.
George Mason University
Episode: Making the Nonprofit Workforce Visible
Chelsea Newhouse
Senior Program Manager at EastWest Management Institute and consultant on the Nonprofit Employment Data Project.
EastWest Management Institute
Episode: Making the Nonprofit Workforce Visible

Host

Rusty Stahl
Host and advocate for the U.S. nonprofit workforce, dedicated to maximizing investment in nonprofit staff for improved equity and effectiveness.

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 States6 months 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the actionable insights and practical advice geared towards nonprofit professionals.
Listeners value the diverse range of guests who bring valuable expertise and perspectives on supporting nonprofit works.
Many highlight the importance of the podcast in addressing critical issues facing the nonprofit sector, particularly around funding and staff well-being.

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Funding for the Long Haul: How Many-Year Grants Strengthen Nonprofit Jobs & Impact - with Betsy Leondar-Wright
Q: Can you tell folks what they may get or take away or how they can be part of this webinar?
Yes. I'm really excited to talk with people interested in this topic because it is going to be an interactive webinar.
MacArthur President Chooses Courage, Not Quiet
Q: What do you think is the biggest issue facing the nonprofit sector today?
The assault on the nonprofit sector is taking a toll on individuals and organizations alike, necessitating increased support and funding.
MacArthur President Chooses Courage, Not Quiet
Q: Could you remind listeners what the True Cost Initiative was all about?
The True Cost Initiative aimed to reveal the actual costs of nonprofit projects and advocated for funders to provide indirect costs to grantees.
Making the Nonprofit Workforce Visible
Q: What data is in the latest report and its key findings?
The report indicates a workforce of 12.8 million in 2022, economic impacts of the pandemic on employment, and challenges in restaffing for nonprofits post-pandemic.
Making the Nonprofit Workforce Visible
Q: What key messages do you want to get across about nonprofit jobs and data?
Nonprofits face critical challenges that require awareness of their economic importance and the need for comprehensive data to support them.

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