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What Works: Conversations on Nonprofit Leadership with Marla Moody

Marla Moody
Nonprofit Leadership
Grant Writing
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Clean Water
Mental Health
Homelessness
Nonprofit Mergers
Disability Employment
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Food Insecurity
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What Works by Marla Moody is a bold, insightful podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to go deeper than surface-level conversations. Each episode dives into the operational heart of mission-driven work - exploring leadership, management, systems, and scaling impact. Hosted by Marla Moody, a seasoned operations executive, this show uncovers what truly drives success in nonprofits, featuring strate... more

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Latest Episodes

One mother's love for her son became a lifeline for hundreds of families navigating autism, and the ripple effect is still growing. Christine turned the everyday challenge of raising a neurodivergent child into Sun, Moon, and Stars & Company, a nonpr... more

The nonprofit sector is running on a broken hiring system and it is silently destroying mission driven organisations from the inside out. Most leaders are hired to check boxes, onboarded like an afterthought, and handed a role with zero clarity about... more

The nonprofit world has a broken system nobody wants to admit , passionate people are being burned out, under directed, and blindsided by leadership gaps that quietly destroy impact. Robby Burroughs, former Managing Director at NDN Collective, Pomo t... more

Most nonprofit boards are silently killing the very organizations they were built to protect. The uncomfortable reality? It is not a funding problem. It is a governance problem nobody wants to talk about.

25-year C-suite advisor and bestselling autho... more

The nonprofit sector is running on a broken system nobody wants to admit exists. Behind the mission driven work, there’s a hidden truth leaders rarely say out loud scarcity thinking is quietly destroying team performance, leadership growth, and long ... more

The nonprofit hiring crisis nobody talks about is quietly breaking organizations from the inside. While leaders focus on funding, programs, and impact, the hidden truth is that poor onboarding and weak leadership practices are silently destroying tea... more

The nonprofit fundraising playbook is broken and most organizations are still running on outdated strategies that quietly drain donor trust, stall growth, and limit real impact. In a world driven by data, digital engagement, and rising donor expectat... more

In this conversation, Coach Marla Moody speaks with Burt Rosen, co-founder of Hold On To Hope, about his journey through personal loss and how it shaped his leadership in the nonprofit sector. They discuss the importance of planned transitions in lea... more

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Recent Guests

Vanessa Volz
President and CEO of Sojourner House, overseeing a $12 million victim services agency.
Sojourner House
Episode: SE01E20 - How Nonprofit CEOs Build Sustainability Without Burning Out | With Vanessa Volz
Samantha Roe
CEO of International Erosion Control Association
International Erosion Control Association
Episode: SE01E19 - The Power of Community at Conferences: Networking Beyond the Classroom | With Samantha Roe
Edward Amey
CEO of Jay Nolan Community Services
Jay Nolan Community Services
Episode: SE01E18 - "Those People" to "My Neighbor": Leading a Neuro-Inclusive Community | With Edward Amey
Scott Schubert
Former CEO of the Metropolitan Development Council and current CEO of Fortel AI, a company that helps streamline processes for nonprofits and government agencies using technology.
Fortel AI
Episode: SE01E17 - Nonprofit Leaders Finish Well: Avoid Burnout, Build Trust & Legacy | With Scott Schubert
Abbie Yamamoto
Executive Director of Portland Adult Education, experienced in education and nonprofit leadership.
Portland Adult Education
Episode: SE01E16 - Grant Writing as Social Change: Influencing Funders Beyond Funding | With Abbie Yamamoto
Stacey Efaw
Director of Sailor Freedom, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to ending sex trafficking and supporting survivors
Sailor Freedom
Episode: SE01E15- Leading Trauma& Adjacent Work Without Losing Empathy or Your Team | With Stacey Efaw
Megan Steckly
CEO of CompuDopt, a non-profit focused on closing the digital divide.
CompuDopt
Episode: SE01E14 - Empowering Youth Through Technology Education | With Megan Steckly
Mark Dhooge
President and CEO of Kids in Distress, advocating for child welfare and prevention of abuse
Kids in Distress
Episode: SE01E13 - Going Upstream: A New Approach to Child Advocacy | With Mark Dhooge
Denise Spivak
CEO of CenterLink, an organization supporting LGBTQ community centers
CenterLink
Episode: SE01E12 - The Ripple Effect of Care: Building Community & Collective Courage | With Denise Spivak

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Marla Moody
Host of What Works: Conversations on Nonprofit Leadership and related shows focusing on nonprofit leadership, management, and scaling impact.

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SE01E20 - How Nonprofit CEOs Build Sustainability Without Burning Out | With Vanessa Volz
Q: What does self-care look like for you personally?
She discusses the importance of setting boundaries, committing to daily walks and yoga, and recognizing the need for structured time off.
SE01E20 - How Nonprofit CEOs Build Sustainability Without Burning Out | With Vanessa Volz
Q: How do you help people get that vision for long-term success?
Vanessa emphasizes identifying those who have a long-term vision and encouraging them to join the organization to drive sustainable change.
SE01E20 - How Nonprofit CEOs Build Sustainability Without Burning Out | With Vanessa Volz
Q: What shifts led to the growth of Sojourner House from under a million to 12 million?
Vanessa attributes the growth to consistent leadership, diverse program offerings, and a vision for expanding services beyond crisis intervention.
SE01E18 - "Those People" to "My Neighbor": Leading a Neuro-Inclusive Community | With Edward Amey
Q: How do you keep a consistent message across your organization?
We keep our message clear by constantly reminding ourselves of our mission and key results, and everyone is trained similarly, ensuring that our values are embedded in our culture and operations.
SE01E18 - "Those People" to "My Neighbor": Leading a Neuro-Inclusive Community | With Edward Amey
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the community center and what's important for us to know?
The community center, now known as the Jay Nolan family of companies, was founded by a group of parents with the original organization being the Autism Society of Los Angeles, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. It has since evolved to include various initiatives supporting neurodiverse individuals.

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2. Samantha Roe
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4. Scott Schubert
5. Abbie Yamamoto
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7. Megan Steckly
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