

Successful Nonprofits Podcast
The Goldenburg Group, LLC
With over half-a-million downloads, the Successful Nonprofits Podcast shares insights, tools, and tips to help you and your nonprofit thrive. Our incredible content is the reason we're ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally.
Each week, Dolph interviews nonprofit experts and leaders who share their experiences and wisdom on a wide range of topics relevant to the nonprofit sector. From fundraising and board development to leadership and strategic planning, and more!
We also offer shorter Bonus Break episodes you can listen to while taking a tea break – and get the added bonus of making you and your nonprofit stronger. These Bonus Breaks are solo episodes, where Dolph shares hard-learned (sometimes painfully learned) lessons from his 3 decades in the sector. And he often create worksheets and templates that accompany the bonus breaks.
The podcast is hosted by Dolph Goldenburg, a consultant, coach, and confidant to nonprofit leaders across the nation.
Each week, Dolph interviews nonprofit experts and leaders who share their experiences and wisdom on a wide range of topics relevant to the nonprofit sector. From fundraising and board development to leadership and strategic planning, and more!
We also offer shorter Bonus Break episodes you can listen to while taking a tea break – and get the added bonus of making you and your nonprofit stronger. These Bonus Breaks are solo episodes, where Dolph shares hard-learned (sometimes painfully learned) lessons from his 3 decades in the sector. And he often create worksheets and templates that accompany the bonus breaks.
The podcast is hosted by Dolph Goldenburg, a consultant, coach, and confidant to nonprofit leaders across the nation.
Episodes
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Apr 25, 2023 • 38min
Preserving Your Office Culture with Pareen Kohlhaas
Pareen discusses the strategies she and her nonprofit used to build out a strong, efficient back office that supports their operations, mission, and office culture.

Apr 18, 2023 • 30min
Increasing Operational Efficiency in Nonprofits NXUnite Panel: Part II
Dolph, Colleen, and Christina continue their panel discussion on practical tips and strategies to make your nonprofit more efficient, effective, and impactful.

Apr 11, 2023 • 28min
Increasing Operational Efficiency in Nonprofits NXUnite Panel Part I
Dolph joins Colleen Carroll and Christina Edwards on an NXUnite panel to discuss practical tips and strategies to make your nonprofit more effective, efficient, and impactful.

Apr 4, 2023 • 38min
Leading Authentically with Elana Frank
Elana discusses her journey to becoming an effective and authentic leader.

Mar 28, 2023 • 39min
Our Unlimited PTO Experiment with Dolph & Lexie
Dolph and Lexie discuss how Successful Nonprofits® transitioned to offering unlimited PTO and their lessons learned.

Mar 21, 2023 • 34min
Insider Tips for Building Your Nonprofit’s Media Presence with Krista Ferrara
Krista shares tips to craft your pitch, prepare for a successful interview, and cultivate relationships with reporters.

Mar 14, 2023 • 25min
The Power of the Robot-Written Note with Rick Elmore
Rick discusses the value of handwritten notes and how handwriting robots can help you scale your mail campaigns.

Mar 7, 2023 • 31min
Meetings that Matter with Marie Gress
Marie discusses tips for running effective team and one-on-one meetings with your direct reports.

Feb 28, 2023 • 28min
Attracting Great Development Staff (even when you can’t pay high salaries) with Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress
Emily and Rasheeda discuss ways you can attract and retain top fundraising talent at your nonprofit.

Feb 21, 2023 • 29min
Measuring What Really Matters with Mariah Collins
Mariah discusses how incorporating equity into your nonprofit’s measuring, evaluation, and learning methods will help you better understand your impact.