Karen Houghton on Nonprofit Money Management, Wealth, Power, and if the Uber Rich Control the Nonprofit Sector
If there is anyone that knows the in's and out's of nonprofit money, it Karen Houghton.In the first five minutes of the interview I asked Karen if the super rich behind the wheel of the nonprofit sect...
14 Okt 47min
Top 5 Most Underrated Parts of Working at a Nonprofit
We talk a lot about the challenges of nonprofit work—but there are some parts of the sector that don't get nearly enough attention.In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, I break down my Top...
23 Sep 21min
9/11 Day: 25 Years in the Making
What does it mean to turn a day of unimaginable tragedy into a day of service?In my latest episode, I chat with David Paine, co-founder and president of 9/11 Day, as the organization prepares for the ...
1 Sep 28min
Executive Director Pay: A look at the L.A. nonprofit CEO paid $1.6 million over two years
Carol Adelkoff was paid $1.6 million over a two-year stretch serving as the CEO of Los Angles based nonprofit "1736 Family Crisis Center".But when you dive deeper into the numbers, you might start to ...
14 Aug 24min
Jessica Cloud, CFRE: Fundraising, Consulting & Finding Clients on TikTok
She's been called the Tasmanian Devil of fundraising.In my latest episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast Summer Fundraising Series, I sit down with Jessica Cloud, CFRE, founder of Real Deal Fundrais...
5 Aug 32min
Amy Lavender: What 15 Years of Nonprofit Fundraising Leadership Teaches You
Imagine spending 15 years working for one nonprofit organization.Fifteen years of your time. Your energy. Your dedication.Now imagine having the chance to sit down with the version of yourself from Da...
8 Jul 45min
I Spent 55 Hours in D.C. for the Points of Light Conference. Was It Worth the Time and Money?
I spent 56 hours in Washington, D.C., attending the 2026 Points of Light Conference. Was it worth the investment?In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, I take you inside my experience atten...
29 Jun 30min
Nicki Fiocco and Jerome Tennile: Volunteerism, National Service & America at 250
In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, Swim sits down with volunteer engagement leaders Nicki Fiocco and Jerome Tennille for a conversation about service, volunteerism, and the future of ci...
18 Jun 38min
