The Nonprofit Science Podcast
By Sheela N. Mahajan
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Welcome to the Nonprofit Science Podcast! Nonprofit science is the application of scientific thinking to the advancement of nonprofit missions. On this show, host Sheela N. Mahajan interviews researchers and pulls information from the latest published research to empower nonprofit leaders to grow their impact through science.
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The Ethical Tensions Hiding in Nonprofit Storytelling
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Credible Data, Better Decisions: Lessons from the Research
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Why Most Nonprofit Collaborations Fail- And What to Do Instead
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Every Nonprofit Is a Hypothesis
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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What I learned in 2025: The Research That Changed How I Think
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Rethinking Your Nonprofit's Relationship with Money
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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The Science of Effective Donor Appreciation
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Should Your Nonprofit Participate in Giving Tuesday?
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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GivingTuesday’s Best Kept Secret: Data for All
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Beyond the Dollar: What Research Tells Us About Multi-Capital Fundraising
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Demystifying DAFs- Research into Modern Giving
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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The Science of Default Donations
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Understanding the Psychology of Giving
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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The Science of Emotional Fundraising
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Navigating Nonprofit Ethics With Science
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Why Donors Love Stories: According to Science
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Donor Segmentation: What NeuroScience Reveals
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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New Research Cracks the Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Puzzle
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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The new volunteer ecosystem: what research reveals
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Social Media for Mission Advancement
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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What the Giving USA Data Means for your Nonprofit
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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The relationship between volunteering and donations with Dr. Chao Wu
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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The Science of Legacy: Research-Backed Approaches to Planned Giving with Chris McGown
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May 28, 2025 |
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The Science of Social Movements: What Nonprofits Can Learn from Black Lives Matter with Dr. Deva Woodly
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May 21, 2025 |
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Coaching for change: Navigating race, gender, and philanthropy with Kelli King-Jackson
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May 14, 2025 |
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What is systems change and why is it important with Dr. William Brown
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May 07, 2025 |
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Important Announcement: Coming soon- The Nonprofit Science Review!
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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How to share data with donors to encourage future giving
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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How to evaluate advocacy, should you participate in #GivingTuesday, how to lead virtually and more
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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How to lead a team in conflict, encourage team to embrace AI, what data should we track, and more
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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How to prepare the next generation of women nonprofit leaders
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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Who are diaspora philanthropists and what motivates them to give with Dr. Susan Appe
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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How to distinguish fact from fiction in data and research
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Insight into Black led nonprofit organizations with Dr. Gregory Wilson
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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How to effectively lead your nonprofit through a funding crisis
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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How to create an inclusive culture when DEI is a dirty word with Dr. Ruth Bernstein
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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How to design effective surveys and evaluations for your nonprofit
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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What is avenger philanthropy and how can nonprofits leverage brand storytelling to grow a volunteer community with Dr. Sarah-Louise Mitchell
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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How can small nonprofits retain employees with Dr. Lise Ann Slatten
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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How can nonprofit professionals combat imposter syndrome
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Must-read articles published in 2024
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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Revisiting how to thank donors
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Why climate change is a strategic imperative for nonprofits and how to create a risk mitigation plan with Dr. Beth Gazley
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Revisiting prevention of nonprofit professional burnout
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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How to choose cause marketing partners, boost volunteer retention and volunteer productivity with Vinit Tipnis
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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How to navigate nonprofit executive transitions with Dr. Mandi J. Stewart
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Web based accountability for nonprofits with Dr. Lise Anne Slatten
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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How to raise more funds with a commit now, pay later model
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Five key questions to consider for #GivingTuesday success
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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How neuroscience intersects with nonprofits, could virtual reality be a fundraising tool, and are B corps natural partners for nonprofits with Nina M. Sooter
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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How can nonprofits overcome overhead aversion (part 2)
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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How can nonprofits overcome overhead aversion (part 1)
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May 29, 2024 |
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Is revenue diversification a good strategy for your nonprofit
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May 22, 2024 |
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How can nonprofit leaders prevent compassion fatigue
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May 15, 2024 |
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How can nonprofits navigate the blurry line between staff and volunteer
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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How can nonprofits recruit volunteers
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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How can nonprofits improve volunteer retention
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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How can we get more women in nonprofit leadership positions
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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AMA- Donor segmentation, increasing gift size from loyal donors, analyzing qualitative data, values mismatch for a program, and engaging millennial donors
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Why nonprofits should think competitively, how to avoid the pitfalls of earned revenue, and more with Dr. Jamie Levine Daniel
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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How can nonprofits use donor segmentation to increase donations?
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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The impact of financial management on nonprofit survivability with Dr. Young Joo Park
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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BONUS: What are rage donations and how can nonprofits mobilize this support
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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BONUS: Why people resist change- even when it benefits them
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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BONUS: How to build authentic relationships with donors
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Top ten articles of 2023
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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Do urgent fundraising messages encourage donors to give?
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Why environmental sustainability is important for all nonprofits with Dr. Crysal Fashant
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Nonprofit Myths Busted Through Science
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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How to thank donors to strengthen the donor-nonprofit bond
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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How to retain #GivingTuesday and other crowdfunding donors
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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How to create a successful succession plan with Dr. Karl Besel
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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How can nonprofits prevent staff burnout?
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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How can nonprofits adapt to changing community values?
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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Are positive or negative appeals more effective at raising money?
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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How nonprofit governance and accounting influences donor behavior with Dr. Erica Harris
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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How to generate resources that tackle social, economic, and political inequalities with Dr. Abhishek Bhati
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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What is nonprofit science?
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Oct 04, 2023 |