

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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Jul 19, 2022 • 40min
Courage, Culture and Collaboration with France Q Hoang
France discusses how to build and strengthen organizational culture at your nonprofit.

Jul 12, 2022 • 33min
Community Engagement Over Community Outreach with Doug Borwick
Doug discusses the value of community engagement and tips for doing it effectively.

Jul 5, 2022 • 35min
Crafting Your Nonprofit's Language with Erica Mills
Erica discusses using language that resonates with your audience.

Jun 28, 2022 • 20min
11 Donor-Tested Ways to Say “Thank You”
In this episode, guests return to share the best donor thank-you they have given or received.

Jun 21, 2022 • 35min
Why You Need an Interim Executive Director with David Harris
David discusses the benefits of hiring an interim Executive Director and what you can expect from the experience.

Jun 14, 2022 • 47min
Encouraging Innovation with Roger Martin
Roger discusses how you can encourage innovation at all levels of your nonprofit – from entry-level staff all the way up to your Board.

Jun 7, 2022 • 37min
Ask Dolph! Live!
Today we hear from you, Dear Listeners! Join us for our most recent Ask Dolph! Live! where we hear about the nonprofit troubles that have been on your mind.

May 31, 2022 • 41min
Take a Deep Breath with Jay Johnson
This week we're rerunning the most popular episode of Summer 2021! Listen in as Jay shares tools you can use when dealing with a difficult personality, whether it is your own or someone else’s.

May 24, 2022 • 34min
Connecting Money to Mission with Holly Rustick
Holly shares tips for beginner grant writers.

May 17, 2022 • 37min
Become Your Nonprofit’s Brand Ambassador with Rita Soronen
Rita shares her journey to becoming the brand ambassador for the Dave Thomas Foundation and the lessons she learned along the way.