Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications
Joan GarryJoan Garry: Nonprofit Leader and former Executive Director of GLAAD helps fellow CEOs, Boards and Board Chairs, Fundraisers, and Nonprofit Marketers
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 252 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessNon-ProfitManagement | |||
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- Used to be fantastic
Unfortunately, Joan cannot check her ego at the door anymore. She talks over guests, inserts her worldview, and boasts endlessly about her contributions. The guests are amazing. I only wish the interviewer would return to being amazing too.
Apple Podcasts1DonorAdviceFun
United Statesa year ago I am just exploring the nonprofit sector. The conversations in these podcasts are enlightening and helpful. I think this will be helpful to me in making decisions about whether to move forward.
Audible5K. SheaUnited States2 years ago- Just learning; valuable information here!
I am just exploring the nonprofit sector. The conversations in these podcasts are enlightening and helpful. I think this will be helpful to me in making decisions about whether to move forward.
Audible5K. SheaUnited States2 years ago - Brilliant!
Joan is a deep thinker and takes a novel and strategic approach to solving problems. Joan's advice and thinking about all things nonprofit is some of the best!
Apple Podcasts5libbyv55United States2 years ago - Practice patience and wait your turn
I became a subscriber to this podcast as I have a heart to listen and do better in my executive role. Joan has given me many things to consider and ways to improve. Lately I’m noticing Joan interrupting and speaking over guests with regularity. I love that she is passionate and has insight, but when a guest is speaking to broaden the conversation and offer value, be polite, allow them opportunity, listen to their wisdom, and let them speak so that we as an audience can hear *them.* Our enthusias... more
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Apple Podcasts | #8 | United States/Business/Non-Profit |
Apple Podcasts | #38 |  Canada/Business/Non-Profit |
Apple Podcasts | #177 |  United Kingdom/Business/Non-Profit |
Apple Podcasts | #34 |  Australia/Business/Non-Profit |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Poland/Business/Non-Profit |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Hong Kong/Business/Non-Profit |
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This show consistently centers nonprofit leadership, board governance, fundraising, and organizational strategy, often hosting chiefs, board chairs, and senior nonprofit leaders to explore practical leadership lessons. Episodes frequently feature high-profile guests from major nonprofit organizations and philanthropy, with a strong emphasis on governance, succession planning, donor engagement, and leveraging technology and AI for mission impact. A recurring strength is actionable takeaways—ranging from budgeting and strategic planning to board relationships and community impact—delivered through in-depth conversations that mix personal stories with practical frameworks. The format tends to attract listeners who are executives, development p... more
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