Nonprofit leaders are overworked, struggling to retain top talent, and facing budgetary shortfalls. In Nonprofits Now: Leading Today, host Stacy Palmer interviews innovative leaders who have developed smart solutions to common, tough challenges. The podcast series springs from an exclusive Chronicle of Philanthropy survey that uncovered troubling pain points in leadership and a looming threat of leadership turnover. Nonprofits Now: Leading Today offers actionable strategies to address the most urgent challenges leaders face. Palmer and her guests explore proven ways to prevent burnout, manage intergenerational workplaces, hire strong senior teams, and much more. Starting April 15, tune in and turn the tide at your nonprofit.
4 Decades of Philanthropy Insights: Stacy Palmer Sits Down with the Solve Effect Podcast
Are we living in unprecedented times for philanthropy, or have we seen this all before? Stacy Palmer, Chronicle of Philanthropy CEO, has some answers. We're excited to share a recent episode from The Solve Effect podcast, where host Hala Hanna sat down with Stacy, who has reported for four decades on trends in giving, government funding, and the extremely wealthy people who power philanthropy. Tune into a conversation all about: Concentrated Wealth and Philanthropic Deserts: Why are only 25 o...
10 Jun 2026
Trust and Technology in Fundraising: Chronicle Editors Join the Sharpe Insights Podcast
We're excited to share a special episode of Sharpe Insights, a podcast about planned giving. Tune in as two Chronicle of Philanthropy editors discuss why the human element remains essential in fundraising, even in our digital age. Host Grant Miller welcomes Rasheeda Childress and M.J. Prest to discuss ways technology can shore up — or erode — donor relationships, the short- and long-term effects of damaged trust, the importance of a “good apology” and why the human touch will always be integr...
12 Feb 2026
Insights on Purpose: New Research from the Chronicle and Mission Partners
What if the defining feature of nonprofit leadership right now isn’t burnout or bravery, but a kind of double vision—an ability to stare straight at worsening conditions and still believe, perhaps stubbornly, that impact can grow? The Chronicle of Philanthropy joined forces with Mission Partners to take the pulse of the nonprofit world. In this episode of the Mission Forward podcast, Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer talks with Mission Partners's President and CEO Carrie Fox and Chief Strategy Offic...
20 Nov 2025
Introducing "Giving Done Right"
The "Giving Done Right" podcast addresses the challenges nonprofits face due to funding cuts and increased demand, offering guidance for navigating this difficult landscape.
27 Aug 2025
Introducing the "We Are For Good Podcast"
Nonprofits Now host Stacy Palmer discusses her decade of nonprofit leadership with We Are For Good hosts Jon McCoy and Becky Endicott in this insightful interview.
22 Jul 2025
Introducing "Becoming The Vision"
Hosts Dr. Chera Reid, Efraín Gutiérrez, and Dr. Trinel Torian explore individual and organizational resiliency amidst significant change in an interview episode.
15 Jul 2025
Introducing "Mission Forward with Carrie Fox"
Host CARRIE FOX interviews LEONARD BURTON about his inspiring journey from Detroit theater to national leadership, highlighting the power of storytelling in social change.
8 Jul 2025
Author Barbara Kingsolver on How Urban and Rural America Became Enemies
Author Barbara Kingsolver discusses the roots of urban-rural division in America and how stereotypes impact politics, offering insights into bridging this cultural gap in an interview.
1 Jul 2025
Reid Hoffman and Cecilia Conrad on Rebuilding Trust in Institutions
Reid Hoffman and Cecilia Conrad discuss rebuilding trust in institutions and strengthening fractured communities in an interview on the Chronicle of Philanthropy's podcast.
24 Jun 2025
How to Stave Off Burnout
Executive coach Sean Goode discusses strategies to prevent burnout among nonprofit leaders facing increased pressures, offering insights to maintain well-being and effectiveness in challenging times in an interview.
17 Jun 2025
Navigating Leadership Challenges
Barron Segar shares his experiences navigating leadership challenges at World Food Program USA and UNICEF USA, offering insights for nonprofit executives facing organizational threats in this interview.
10 Jun 2025
How Valerie Jarrett Builds a Strong Executive Team
Valerie Jarrett, Obama Foundation head, discusses building strong executive teams and collaborating with social-change leaders, offering insights into effective leadership strategies in an interview.
3 Jun 2025
The Power of 4 Generations Working Together
Host Stacy Palmer explores how nonprofits can leverage the unique strengths of four generations working together to enhance their ability to achieve their mission in this interview episode.
20 May 2025
Leading Amid Economic Uncertainty
Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer discusses how nonprofits navigate economic uncertainty, including federal spending cuts and potential recession impacts, to help organizations adapt and thrive during financial challenges.
13 May 2025
Smart Solutions to Hire and Retain Top Talent
Stacy Palmer interviews nonprofit leaders about innovative strategies that attract and retain top talent amidst economic uncertainty and evolving work dynamics.
6 May 2025
Lessons in Leadership From Women of Color
Vanessa Priya Daniel discusses leadership lessons gleaned from interviews with forty-five social-justice leaders for her book, offering insights into resilient organizations.
29 Apr 2025
Two CEOs on How to Get Boards to Help With Fundraising and More
CEOs Kathleen St. Louis Caliento and Nick Grono discuss with Stacy Palmer how they successfully involve their boards in fundraising and financial activities, offering insights for nonprofit leaders in this interview.
15 Apr 2025
How to Make Headway in a Polarized World
Tim Dixon discusses with Stacy Palmer research-based strategies that help leaders bridge divides in the workplace and communities, strengthening coalitions by including unlikely allies in this interview.
4 Apr 2025
Introducing "Nonprofits Now: Leading Today"
Host Stacy Palmer introduces "Nonprofits Now: Leading Today," a podcast addressing challenges like talent retention and budgetary issues, offering actionable strategies for nonprofit leaders in an interview format.
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LEONARD BURTON
Reid Hoffman
Cecilia Conrad
Sean Goode
Barron Segar
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