Nonprofit CEO SPARK
By Marcia Beckner, Nonprofit CEO Mentor & Culture Strategist
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Episodes: 34
Description
Lead with confidence and build an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Hosted by nonprofit founder and former executive director Marcia Beckner, the Nonprofit CEO SPARK podcast delivers your weekly dose of clarity, confidence, and practical leadership wisdom for social impact leaders.
Each episode dives into real-world strategies to help you achieve your biggest dreams and professional goals without burning out along the way. From setting healthy boundaries to creating empowered, thriving workplace cultures, you’ll find the tools, stories, and inspiration you need to lead boldly and sustainably.
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33: The Secrets to 94% Staff Retention During Nonprofit Growth (with CEO Lorii Rabinowitz)
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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32: When Staff Push Back: 3 Practical Ways to Align Your Team
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May 19, 2026 |
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31: When Your Board Disagrees With You: What Nonprofit CEOs Need to Do Next
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May 12, 2026 |
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30: From Nice to Confident: How Executive Directors Take Back Authority
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May 05, 2026 |
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29: 5 C's to Leading Your Nonprofit with Confidence
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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26: I Was a Nonprofit CEO With No Roadmap. Here Is What I Built Instead
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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27: The Five Conditions Every Nonprofit Team Needs to Actually Thrive
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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28: Culture by Default or Design: How Colorado College Hit $20M Ahead of Schedule
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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25: Don’t Miss This: What Nonprofit CEOs Need Before AFP ICON 2026
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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24: When Executive Directors Hit a Breaking Point - It's Not You, It's the System
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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23: What Strong Boards Do Differently to Drive Results (with CEO Melanie Ulle)
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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22: Nonprofit Social Media and AI: How to Engage Real Humans (with Julia Campbell)
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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21: Grant Writer or Freelancer? A Guide for Executive Directors
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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20: Are You Leaving Major Gifts on the Table?
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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19: (Part 2 of 2) What Nonprofit CEOs and EDs Are Thinking, But Rarely Say Out Loud
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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18: What Nonprofit CEOs and EDs Are Thinking, But Rarely Say Out Loud (Part 1 of 2)
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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17: Leading Gen Z Without Losing Your Confidence
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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16: 85% Retention Rule: Building an A-Team Culture that Thrives (with CEO Kelly Dunkin)
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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15: Turbulence Ahead: How Nonprofit Leaders Stay Grounded (Lessons from an Ex-Flight Attendant)
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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14: The Mindset Shift You Need To Take Your Nonprofit From Survival To Smart Growth
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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13: Why Clear Hybrid Roles Build Fair, Connected Nonprofit Cultures
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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12: How Clear Decision Roles Help Nonprofit Teams Make Better Decisions
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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11: How I Turned Staff Drama Into Team Trust and Financial Results
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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10: New Year's Resolution: Stop Sacrificing Yourself and Lead Smarter
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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9: 4 Trust-Building Secrets From Nonprofit Leaders That Actually Work
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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8: Reclaiming Your Agency as a Nonprofit CEO or ED
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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7: Closing the Clarity Gap: A Communication Lesson from a Starbucks Mix-Up
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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6: Protecting Your Culture: A Leadership Lesson (With a Little Help from Disney)
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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5: The Nonprofit Hiring Crisis: 4 Steps to Attract and Keep Great Talent
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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4: 5 Leadership Lessons from the Interim Executive Director Seat
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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3: How to Navigate Staff Challenges with Confidence and Grace
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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2: The ONE Thing Nonprofit Leaders Can Control (And Why It Changes Everything)
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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1: The Silent Epidemic Facing Nonprofit CEOs Today
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Trailer: What Nonprofit CEO SPARK Is All About
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Sep 03, 2025 |