Nonprofit CEO SPARK

About Nonprofit CEO SPARK

Lead with confidence and build an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Hosted by nonprofit founder and former executive director Marcia Beckner, the Nonprofit CEO SPARK podcast delivers your weekly dose of clarity, confidence, and practical leadership wisdom for social impact leaders. Each episode dives into real-world strategies to help you achieve your biggest dreams and professional goals without burning out along the way. From setting healthy boundaries to creating empowered, thriving workplace cultures, you’ll find the tools, stories, and inspiration you need to lead boldly and sustainably.

Publisher

Marcia Beckner, Nonprofit CEO Mentor & Culture Strategist

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Sept 2025

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   56: After the Restructure: How Nonprofit CEOs Stop the Rumor Mill

   Send us Fan Mail Have you ever watched someone get let go with no explanation, and spent the next week filling in the blanks yourself? Most nonprofit leaders prepare carefully for the exit conversation after a restructure or layoff, but few prepare for the conversation with the people who stay. In this episode of Nonprofit CEO Spark, I share what I learned from a jarring personal experience with a sudden staffing change, and why the silence that follows a departure often causes more dam...

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   55: Why Gen Z Won't Just 'Fall in Line': How Nonprofit Leaders Earn Engagement Instead of Demanding It

   Send us Fan Mail Have you ever assumed a younger team member's pushback on your process was disrespect, only to realize it might be something else entirely? What looks like entitlement is often a collision between two very different worlds. In this episode of Nonprofit CEO SPARK, I explore why Gen Z isn't hard to manage, they've simply been shaped by a lifetime of environments that adapt to them, and what that means for how you lead, communicate, and build trust across generations on your tea...

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   54: When Your Job Becomes Your Identity: How Nonprofit CEOs Separate Worth from Work (with Tessa Bridge)

   Send us Fan Mail This episode is sponsored by Tessa Bridge Coaching. Do you ever lie awake at night wondering, Am I doing this right? Am I making enough of a difference? What does it say about me if I can’t keep this up? For values-driven leaders, caring deeply about the mission can sometimes blur the line between commitment and self-sacrifice. You may find yourself doing more, giving more, and putting your own health and well-being further down the list without even realizing why. In t...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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