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Inspired Nonprofit Leadership

Sarah Olivieri
Nonprofit Leadership
Fundraising
Nonprofit Management
Donor Engagement
Burnout
Strategic Planning
Nonprofits
Leadership
Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit Sector
Impact Method
Nonprofit Governance
Community Engagement
Coaching
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Goal Setting
Fundraising Strategies
Employee Retention
Philanthropy
Mental Health

This podcast is a place for nonprofit leaders to gain insights, tips, inspiration, and encouragement to unleash their potential.

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Your budget is not a financial strategy. It's a forecast — a guess about the future made with the information you had at the time. And the problem isn't that you made a guess. The problem is what most organizations do next: they lock that guess in pl... more

Reflections from host Sarah Olivieri ...

There is a quiet assumption running through most conversations about nonprofits and for-profit businesses.

It goes like this:

• for-profits are the sophisticated ones.

• Nonprofits are well-intent... more

Focus Isn't a Personality Trait. It's a System. Most leaders think about focus the wrong way. They treat it like a switch — either you have it or you don't — and then blame themselves when it slips. But focus doesn't work like that. It drifts. That's... more

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Reflections from host Sarah Olivieri ...

Visibility Isn't Vanity—It's How Trust Gets Built There's a quiet belief I hear from nonprofit leaders all the time:

"If I focus too much on visibility, it will feel like it's about me."

But here's the t... more

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Bofta M. Yimam
Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist, StoryLede founder
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Episode: 414:Show Up, Stand Out with Bofta M Yimam
Becca Pearce
Author, inspirational speaker, growth strategist, and executive coach
Pearce coaching / morebeckapierce.com
Episode: The Power of Vulnerability with Becca Pearce [Episode 412]
Rebecca Sutherns
CEO and founder of Sage Solutions; best-selling author, master facilitator and coach
Sage Solutions
Episode: Episode 410: Better Imagination = Better Strategy with Rebecca Sutherns
Justin Goodhew
Co-founder and CEO of trellis.org
trellis.org
Episode: 408: The Smart Gala Playbook with Justin Goodhew
Sloane Keen
Advocate for social change through youth mentorship
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Episode: #404: Mentorship is Leadership with Sloane Keane
Robert Kennedy III
Keynote speaker and trainer in leadership communications
Formerly with various organizations including US Coast Guard, Barnes & Noble, Social Security Administration, Panda Restaurant Group, AARP
Episode: 402: Storytelling for Leaders with Robert Kennedy III
Renee Rubin Ross
Founder of the Ross Collective; educator on nonprofit governance and strategic planning
The Ross Collective
Episode: 400: Inclusive Strategic Planning with Renee Rubin Ross
Lisa Stueckemann
Founder of Fundraising Rebel, author of a book with the same name
Fundraising Rebel
Episode: 398: Human First Fundraising with Lisa Stueckemann
David Preston
Founder of Open-Source Learning and author of Academy of One
Open-Source Learning
Episode: 396: Learning Is Leadership with David Preston

Host

Sarah Olivieri
Host and speaker introducing episodes; Host of the show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    A fantastic resource for nonprofit leaders! For mission-driven organizations who want to maximize their impact, Inspired Nonprofit Leadership is well worth your time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andieo1997
    United States2 months ago
  • Any leader will benefit from this show

    If you're a nonprofit leader who wants to stop spinning your wheels and start leading with more clarity and impact, Inspired Nonprofit Leadership is exactly what you need. Sarah has a gift for taking complex leadership and organizational challenges and breaking them down in a way that's both thought-provoking and immediately actionable — and her conversations with experts like board strategists, authors, and nonprofit veterans are the kind that make you stop and think differently about how you l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stacey Brass-Russell
    United States2 months ago
  • Whip smart host - great show!

    Sarah Oliver is the kind of leader and host we need now. Sent this to all the ED at NFP’s I know!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    finnean connell
    United States2 months ago
  • Practical Wisdom for Nonprofit Leaders

    This podcast delivers thoughtful, real-world guidance for anyone leading or working in the nonprofit sector. The conversations are insightful, practical, and grounded in deep leadership experience. A valuable resource for nonprofit professionals who want to strengthen their organizations and increase their impact.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TracyMatt
    United States2 months ago
  • Goldmine for non profit professionals!

    If you are a non profit professional then you MUST listen to this show. Sarah does such an amazing job of talking about topics and bringing on guests that will help any non profit professional be more successful and have a bigger impact!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheBizDoctor
    United States2 months ago

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Many reviewers note the host's thoughtful, steady interview style and deep sector experience.
The show is consistently described as inspiring, with high-quality guests and actionable insights.
Listeners praise practical, grounded advice for nonprofit growth and burnout prevention.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 410: Better Imagination = Better Strategy with Rebecca Sutherns
Q: Tell us about your elastic framework and how it can help leaders.
She explains the elastic metaphor, the ELA S C components (Energy, Likeability, Adaptability, and Curiosity), and how these behaviors support sustainable leadership, trust-building, and strategic thinking in mission-driven organizations.
396: Learning Is Leadership with David Preston
Q: What can I learn from ChatGPT about communicating with other people?
The evolution of ChatGPT's responses reflects how AI adapts to user preferences, revealing the desire for more nuanced communication, including pushback.
394: Nonprofit Leadership Without Burnout with Dacia L. Moore
Q: What's the best way for listeners to reach out to you for more information?
Go to my website, daciamore.com, where I have a coaching group coming up in the spring for nonprofit executive directors of small to medium size agencies.
394: Nonprofit Leadership Without Burnout with Dacia L. Moore
Q: How do you help leaders move from the mindset of doing it all to focusing on key priorities?
I think it is the skill of self-awareness and that's the emotional intelligence work that I do, checking in with self to recognize when you are starting to get stressed, overwhelmed.
392: ADHD, Leadership, and Capacity with Rebecca Tolbert
Q: What pathways can adults take to get evaluated for ADHD?
Rebecca emphasizes the need to seek professionals who understand how ADHD manifests in women and encourages finding someone knowledgeable about the complexities of the condition.

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What is Inspired Nonprofit Leadership about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centres nonprofit leadership through practical frameworks, real-world stories, and actionable how-tos. Recent episodes emphasize open-book management, distributed decisionmaking, human-centered fundraising, and burnout prevention, with guests ranging from leadership coaches to philanthropy experts. The host consistently probes for repeatable systems—whether delegating outcomes, building collaborative org charts, or translating values into measurable actions—making complex nonprofit challenges feel achievable. A notable edge is the blend of hands-on tactics (templates, five-step plans, storytelling methodologies) with broader strategic context like governance, AI considerations, and donor engagement. This variety helps both new and... more

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1. Bofta M. Yimam
2. Becca Pearce
3. Rebecca Sutherns
4. Justin Goodhew
5. Sloane Keen
6. Robert Kennedy III
7. Renee Rubin Ross
8. Lisa Stueckemann

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