Dive into the world of nonprofit branding with Farra Trompeter, co-director and worker-owner at Big Duck, as she shares transformative insights on aligning mission, messaging, and money for maximum impact. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience helping organizations tell their stories effectively, Farra offers a refreshing perspective that challenges conventional wisdom about what makes a nonprofit brand truly powerful.

With fundraising pressures mounting for nonprofits in today's uncertain landscape, Farrah offers practical guidance for leaders feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're reimagining your nonprofit's brand, struggling to connect communications with fundraising goals, or simply seeking fresh perspectives on nonprofit leadership, this conversation delivers actionable insights grounded in decades of specialized experience. Tune in to discover how clarifying who you are internally can transform how effectively you communicate externally – and ultimately, how successfully you advance your mission.

Connect with Farra and Big Duck at: 

·       Website: https://bigduck.com/

·       Contact Big Duck: [email protected] 

·       Contact Farra: [email protected]

Gregg Garfield, CEO of ChipIn, transforms the credit card processing industry by donating 10% of profits to nonprofit organizations selected by their business clients. His journey from being LA's first hospitalized COVID-19 patient with a 1% survival chance to creating a nationwide philanthropic business model demonstrates how tragedy can inspire meaningful change. 

The idea is simple and powerful: ChipIn offers competitive credit card processing rates to businesses while donating 10% of profits to the charity of the client's choice. With nineteen nonprofit partners and growing, the model creates recurring, sustainable funding without requiring additional asks or fundraising efforts.

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Connect with Gregg and ChipIn at: 

·       Website – http://chip-in.org/

·       Email – [email protected] 

What does it really mean to feel like you have enough or that you are enough? In this conversation with Brandon Hatton, President and Chief Investment Officer of Conscious Wealth, we explore how to rewrite your internal money narrative for a greater sense of abundance, wholeness, and possibility. Money shapes our lives in profound ways, yet most of us never examine the stories we've inherited about wealth. As Brandon reveals in this candid conversation, our earliest money memories can continue influencing our decisions decades later, often without our awareness.

Whether you're building wealth, managing it, or thinking about your impact in the world, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that connects financial decisions to deeper questions of meaning and purpose. 

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Connect with Brandon and Conscious Wealth at: 

·       Website: https://www.consciouswealth.com/

·       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonthatton/

·       Email: [email protected]

Today's guest is someone who helps changemakers not just find their voice, but amplify it with impact. Samantha Kris is an award-winning speaker, a best-selling author and an executive coach who guides people through meaningful transformation using storytelling, goal setting and the power of what she calls liminal space—that in-between period when you've left what was but haven't yet arrived at what's next. 

Whether you're navigating personal reinvention, preparing for a big moment, or looking to elevate your message, Samantha's insights will transform how you approach storytelling, goal setting, and periods of transition. 

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Connect with Samantha and Stride Solutions at: 

·       https://www.samanthakris.com/

·       https://www.gowithstride.com/

What if every business transaction could make the world a little better? Masami Sato's global giving initiative B1G1 has transformed this question from wishful thinking into practical reality for thousands of businesses worldwide.

This conversation reveals how the simplest actions—a cup of coffee purchased, a book read, a service delivered—can be directly linked to meaningful impacts like providing clean water, planting trees, or funding education. With over 374 million impacts created in 18 years, B1G1's success demonstrates the extraordinary power of small, consistent actions multiplied across a community of purpose-driven businesses.

In our limited time on this planet, Masami reminds us that incorporating meaning and positive impact into our daily work isn't just good for the world—it creates a more fulfilling business experience for entrepreneurs, teams, and customers alike. 

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Connect with Masami and B1G1 at: 

·       Website – https://b1g1.com/

·       LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/masamisato/

What if the secret to fundraising success wasn't about doing more, but about focusing on what truly matters? Matt Bitzegaio, co-founder and CEO of DonorDock, challenges the "more is better" mindset that leaves so many nonprofit professionals exhausted and overwhelmed.

DonorDock, combines a powerful CRM platform with a methodology that helps organizations strengthen donor relationships without burning out their teams. Matt shares how he's witnessed countless nonprofits struggle with the same challenges: growing to-do lists, disconnected tools, and never enough time. His response wasn't just to build better technology, but to fundamentally rethink how nonprofits approach relationship building. 

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What happens when a brilliant vision meets the messy reality of execution? In the space between leadership's aspirational goals and the day-to-day work of contributors lies the often misunderstood—yet absolutely critical—role of management.

Matt Lay, author of "Manage Your Gaps" and co-founder of Inflection Point Nexus Advisors, reveals why so many organizations struggle with this "messy middle."

The conversation explores Matt's revolutionary EPIC model of management (Environment, Performance, Identity, Communication), the concept of Fulfillment ROI (measuring energy invested versus value received), and practical applications of Patrick Lencioni's Working Genius framework. Matt challenges traditional thinking about generational differences, arguing that what truly separates people isn't age but communication preferences and innate wiring.

For founders, executives, and managers navigating today's complex workplace, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what makes teams truly thrive.

Connect with Matt and Inflection Point Nexus Advisors at: 

·       Website: https://www.ipnadvisors.com/

·       LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattley/

·       Learn about Matt’s book: https://manageyourgaps.com/

Finding the support your nonprofit needs shouldn't break the bank or burn out your team. This enlightening conversation brings together two remarkable changemakers who are revolutionizing how nonprofits access vital resources.

Danette O'Connell, founder of the Nonprofit Cooperative serving nearly 7,700 organizations, joins forces with Krista Berry from Candid (the powerhouse created when Foundation Center and GuideStar merged) to reveal their game-changing partnership. Together, they're tackling the biggest challenges facing nonprofits today—from government funding cuts to donor retention—with practical, accessible solutions.

Whether you're leading a small community organization or a large foundation, this conversation offers practical strategies to strengthen your mission without depleting your resources. Join us to discover how strategic partnerships, thoughtful branding, and free tools can help your nonprofit not just survive but thrive in today's challenging landscape.

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Connect with Krista and Danette at: 

·       Nonprofit Cooperative Website: https://www.thenonprofitcooperative.org/

·       Candid Website: https://candid.org/

·       Website – https://www.lincolnfoodbank.org/

·       LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/food-bank-of-lincoln/

·       Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/FoodBankofLincoln/

·       Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/foodbankoflincoln/

What does hunger really look like in Nebraska? Behind the staggering numbers are real people, many masterfully hiding their struggles while wondering if there will be enough food at home today. Michaela Kumke and Amanda Farr from the Food Bank of Lincoln share how they're fighting hunger through innovation, advocacy, and compassion across Southeast Nebraska, serving neighbors with dignity while addressing the root causes of food insecurity.

The Food Bank of Lincoln serves 16 counties across Southeast Nebraska, delivering more than 10 million meals annually through a powerful network of partnerships. But their work goes far beyond distribution. They're fighting hunger through advocacy, innovation, and a profound commitment to human dignity.

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• Connect with Emily and Belmont Community Center at: 
  • Website: https://belmontcommunitycenter.org/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belmontcommunitycenterlincoln/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belmontcommunitycenterlincoln
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/belmontcommunitycenterlincoln/
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What does it actually take to nurture a thriving neighborhood? The Belmont Community Center has been answering this question for 88 remarkable years, transforming Northwest Lincoln one connection at a time.

Executive Director Emily Koopman guides us through the center's extraordinary journey from its humble 1937 beginnings in an abandoned church to the vibrant community hub it is today. 

This deep legacy of trust allows the center to "pivot at every corner" to address ever-changing community needs. From early childhood classrooms and after-school programs to hosting AA meetings and family celebrations, the center provides both critical services and a neutral space for bringing diverse stakeholders together. Through it all, their collaborative philosophy remains constant: "It's not the Belmont Community Center doing the work—it's WE who are doing the work."

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