"The Nonprofit Fix" is a candid and insightful podcast that explores the challenges of the nonprofit sector and its potential to repair our broken world. Join hosts Pete York and Ken Berger, as they delve into the sector's issues, discussing solutions to foster a more effective and impactful nonprofit community. Opinions expressed in this podcast are personal and not reflective of the hosts' employers.
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Send us a text What happens when nonprofits become too reliant on government funding? Discover the complex dynamics that unfold as we explore the significant role government contributions play in the nonprofit sector. Our latest episode uncovers the double-edged sword of government funding, which, while offering growth and stability, also generates…
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Send us a text What if competition isn't just a for-profit phenomenon? Join us as we unravel the fierce yet often hidden competition within the nonprofit sector. Despite their mission-focused nature, nonprofits grapple with limited resources, funding, and grants, leading to a unique form of competition. We dissect the intricacies of this competitiv…
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Send us a text In the captivating episode "From Burnout to Resilience: Strategies for Empowering Frontline Nonprofit Workers," hosts Ken and Peter dive deep into the challenges faced by frontline staff in the nonprofit sector. They explore the complex issues that these essential workers encounter daily, from dealing with clients' severe trauma and …
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Unlocking the True Worth of Volunteers: Rethinking Nonprofit Resource and Impact Strategies
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Send us a text Discover the unsung heroes behind the missions we champion and the staggering economic impact they wield – our show is a tribute to the power of volunteerism in the nonprofit sector. Join us, Ken Berger and Peter York, as we unravel the complexities of managing a volunteer workforce and the visible and hidden investments necessary fo…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the closed doors of nonprofit organizations? Join Ken Berger and Peter York as we pull back the curtain on the dark side of the nonprofit world, exposing the impacts of unethical and incompetent CEOs. In our candid discussion, we share firsthand experiences with leadership failures—from negl…
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Send us a text Discover the hidden truth behind the stigma of overhead costs in nonprofit organizations as we tackle the misconceptions that stifle their growth and effectiveness. We lay bare the conflict between the need for robust operational support and the hesitation of donors to finance what's often mislabeled as frivolous spending. This conve…
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Send us a text As we lift the veil on the intricate dance of nonprofit board governance, Ken Berger and Peter York guide you through the maze of challenges and solutions that keep these crucial entities afloat. Prepare to have your assumptions about wealth and wisdom in nonprofit leadership challenged while gaining insights into the delicate balanc…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Nonprofit Fix, we discuss the struggles and potential breakthroughs that shape the world of nonprofits as we examine the complexities and challenges nonprofit organizations face today. As we cover the landscape of "The Exhausted Sector, Part 1," we peel back the layers of nonprofit management, funding challenge…
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Send us a text Join us for an engaging conversation with Kevin Fee, a veteran in the nonprofit sector whose insight into the challenging dance between mission fulfillment and organizational survival is nothing short of revelatory. As my colleague Peter York and I, Ken Berger, sit down with Kevin, we pull back the curtain on the concept of 'Permanen…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered if the structure and model of a nonprofit could be reshaped for greater impact? This week on Nonprofit Fix podcast, we bring you an in-depth investigation into the intriguing world of Open AI, a pioneering nonprofit organization known for its outlier structure, funding and mission. We unpack their evolution fro…
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Send us a text What if the agencies you trust to guide your charitable giving aren't as reliable as you thought? This is the provocative question that we, Ken Berger and Peter York, explore in our latest podcast episode. We examine the world of nonprofit rating agencies, scrutinizing their strengths, weaknesses, and the methodologies they use to ev…
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Send us a text Ever wondered why some nonprofits thrive while others struggle to make a real difference? Join us, your co-hosts Ken Berger and Peter York, in cracking the code of impact measurement in nonprofits. With Peter's expertise in the field, we unlock the complexities of this vital tool that goes beyond mere data collection, homing in on th…
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Send us a text Ever wondered why a mere 1% of nonprofits command 86% of the sector's revenue? We are about to unravel this mystery. Alongside our expert co-hosts, Ken Berger and Pete York, we dissect the profound nonprofit sector, its hurdles, and potential remedies. From discussing the scale of nonprofits to scrutinizing the disparities in resourc…
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Send us a text What if the nonprofit sector, with its enormous potential and influence, could be the key to repairing our fractured world? Welcome to a riveting discussion on 'The Nonprofit Fix,' where we, Pete York and Ken Berger, ponder this grand possibility. We scrutinize why the sector isn't more vibrant and explore how data-driven innovations…
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