Mission Funded: A Grant Advance Podcast is your inside look at the world of nonprofit funding. In each episode, we dive into all things grant-related—from practical guidance on writing strong Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) to real conversations with organization leaders who share their funding wins and lessons learned along the way. We also sit down with industry professionals to bring you expert insights, strategies, and best practices you can apply immediately.
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Mission Funded | Episode 8: To AI or Not to AI? Where Have All the People Gone?
AI is changing the way we work, communicate, and do business. But somewhere along the way, have we forgotten the importance of actual human connection? In this episode, Grant Advance founder Guy McPherson tackles one of the biggest questions facing nonprofits today: How do we take advantage of AI without losing the human touch? From frustrating chatbot experiences to the growing reliance on automation, Guy explores both the benefits and concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, including ...
6 Oct 2026
Episode 7: What Makes a Nonprofit Fundable with Teresa Huff | Mission Funded Podcast
What makes a nonprofit worth funding? Grant strategist Teresa Huff joined us on Mission Funded to break down her Return on Impact framework and explain what nonprofits need before they start applying for grants. We talk about grant readiness, finding genuinely aligned funders, proving impact, building authentic funder relationships, knowing when to walk away from an opportunity, and why winning more grants isn’t always the goal. Teresa also shares what nonprofits should measure be...
24 Aug 2026
Episode 6: Behind the Scenes at Grant Advance: Client Success, Platform Updates & What’s Coming Next
What really happens behind the scenes to help nonprofits get more value from Grant Advance? In this episode of Mission Funded, we sit down with Rheanna McPherson, Client Success Manager at Grant Advance Solutions, for an inside look at the people, feedback, training, and technology shaping the Grant Advance experience. Rheanna shares what client success actually looks like day to day, from answering support questions and providing one-on-one training to working directly with the development t...
26 Jun 2026
Episode 5: Nonprofit Fundraising, Branding & Storytelling with Sarah Ernest | Mission Funded Podcast
In this episode of Mission Funded: A Grant Advance Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Ernest, founder of Ernest for Good and best-selling author of RETHINK PHILANTHROPY: Breaking Rules, Raising Funds and Doing Good, you can find the book here: https://a.co/d/06v1jSDU Sarah joins us to talk about what it really means to fundraise with confidence, build a nonprofit brand that stands out, and tell stories that help donors understand the impact of their giving. We cover outdated fundrais...
9 Jun 2026
Episode 4 - Larry Levine: Selling From the Heart
For many nonprofit leaders, the word “sales” can feel uncomfortable. But if you’re asking donors, funders, sponsors, or community partners to support your mission, you are influencing people to take action — and that means sales is part of the work. In this episode of Mission Funded, we sit down with Larry Levine, author of Selling From the Heart and Selling in a Post-Trust World, to talk about how nonprofits can rethink fundraising, donor relationships, and the way they make the ask.&n...
27 May 2026
Mission Funded: Albert Rizzi My Blind Spot
On the latest episode of Mission Funded: A Grant Advance Podcast, we sat down with Albert Rizzi, founder of My Blind Spot, to talk about the life-changing experience that led him to become a passionate advocate for accessibility and inclusion. After losing his vision in 2006, Albert discovered just how inaccessible the world can be — and instead of accepting it, he set out to help change it. From technology and travel to everyday experiences most people take for granted, he’s working to creat...
28 Apr 2026
Mission Funded: Rick Dahlseid CFO & Non-Profit Guru
Rick Dahlseid is joining us today from sunny California! He’s here to share his expertise on what it means to serve as a fractional CFO, the critical role boards play in preparing their organizations for the months ahead, and his proven MARLIN framework for building and strengthening effective nonprofit boards. Rick will offer practical insights on financial leadership, governance readiness, and how boards can position their organizations for stability, growth, and long-term success. About Gr...
31 Mar 2026
Inside Our Team’s Approach to Aligned Grant Funding
Listen in as we sit down with our Global Sales Director, Sarah Van Dyke, who shares her personal journey of writing Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) and working within our system to help organizations connect with the right funders. In this episode, Sarah walks us through her hands-on experience, the lessons she has learned along the way, and why writing from the heart—while staying clear and intentional—can make all the difference when building meaningful relationships with foundations. About Grant...
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