

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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Mar 8, 2022 • 32min
Onboarding for Success with Lexie Linger
Lexie & Dolph discuss the onboarding process we use at Successful Nonprofits®.

Mar 1, 2022 • 35min
Recruiting & Managing Outstanding Volunteers with Diana Zhang
Diana shares her 8 lessons learned from recruiting and managing an all-volunteer nonprofit.

Feb 22, 2022 • 34min
Content Marketing Gold with Rick Smith
Explore expert strategies for media promotion of nonprofits with insights on simplifying content for journalists and maximizing media exposure. Learn about innovative signage solutions for charity media exposure and the benefits of copyright-free content. Discover the importance of sharing impactful stories for donor engagement and the role of effective nonprofit boards in organizational success.

Feb 15, 2022 • 37min
Becoming a Social Innovator with Neil Malhotra
Neil discusses how nonprofits, for-profits, & government organizations can work together to have real impact on today’s social issues.

Feb 8, 2022 • 32min
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Messy Data with TJ Muehleman
TJ discusses strategies to easily collect clean, useful data that will help you accomplish your mission.

Feb 1, 2022 • 41min
Getting Ready for CryptoPhilanthropy with Zach Bronstein
Zach discusses how your nonprofit can prepare for and accept cryptocurrency donations.

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Jan 25, 2022 • 38min
The Power of Strategic Networking with Patton McDowell
Explore the power of strategic networking in nonprofit leadership, with insights on career transformation and seizing unexpected opportunities. Reflect on the influence of meeting Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the importance of internships. Learn about empowering young professionals in the nonprofit sector and the significance of strategic networking and relationship building. Discover Patton McDowell's services and resources for nonprofit leaders.

Jan 18, 2022 • 32min
All Things Interns: Recruiting, Interviewing, & Onboarding
Lauren discusses finding extraordinary interns – from recruitment to interviews to orientation.

Jan 11, 2022 • 43min
Your Guide to Awesome Volunteer Solicitors with Dr. Shantell Chambliss
Dr. Shantell Chambliss joins us to discuss how you can recruit, train, and motivate top-notch volunteer solicitors.

Jan 4, 2022 • 30min
Ask Dolph! Live! Part II
Today we hear from you, Dear Listeners! Join us for Part 2 of Ask Dolph! Live! where we hear about the nonprofit troubles that have been on your mind.