Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to the Nonprofits Today podcast where we interview Nonprofit Leaders and Community Members to get the "pulse" on today's economic, social, political and humanitarian climate. </p><br><p>We will spotlight leadership perspectives, strengthen connections with nonprofit leaders and collaborate with the community, all while amplifying leadership journeys and insights. </p><br><p>Our conversations uncover the challenges, triumphs, and evolving journeys of those dedicated to making a lasting impact. Tune in to strengthen your connections, broaden your understanding, and be inspired by the inspiring stories driving positive change in Nonprofits Today!</p><br><p>Find us here: <a href="https://nonprofitstoday.live/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nonprofitstoday.live/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
September 2, 2025
NPT 18 - Leading with Purpose, Transforming Through Service (Season 1 Finale) with Sarah Boxx
<p>Season 1 of Nonprofits Today has been a journey of purpose, resilience, and transformation. In this finale episode, host <strong>Sarah Boxx</strong> reflects on the biggest lessons from our first 17 episodes and highlights the powerful stories nonprofit leaders shared from across the country and around the world.</p><br><p>This episode, βLeading with Purpose, Transforming Through Service,β explores the key themes that emerged throughout the season:</p><ul><li><strong>Purpose-Driven Leadership</strong> β Why βthe whyβ matters more than ever, with insights from Paula Schneider of Susan G. Komen.</li><li><strong>Transformation Through Challenge</strong> β How obstacles become opportunities, featuring Tim Curington of Prison Alliance.</li><li><strong>Community and Collaboration</strong> β Building lasting change through partnerships, with wisdom from Bill Flanagan.</li><li><strong>Innovation and Courage to Change</strong> β Redefining impact in tough times, as Thana Hickman-Simmons of Violaβs House demonstrated.</li><li><strong>Faith, Values, and Inner Compass</strong> β Leadership rooted in deeper alignment, shared by Yolanda Nollie and Natasha Davis of Pure Cinema USA.</li><li><strong>Lifting Others</strong> β Mentorship, equity, and showing up for the next generation, with Alexis Koukous of Danbury Student and Business Connection.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Season 1 Takeaway:</strong> Purpose grounds us, service transforms us, and courageous leadership ripples across communities and generations.</p><br><p>As we close out this season, we thank YOUβour listenersβfor your support and commitment to leading and serving with impact. Season 2 will bring even more insight into <strong>innovation, equity, and resilience in the nonprofit world.</strong></p><br><p>If this season has inspired you, please <strong>subscribe, share, and leave a review</strong> so more nonprofit leaders can be encouraged and equipped.</p><br><p><strong>Cross-Promo:</strong> Also, check out our flagship podcast, No Labels No Limits, where we dig even deeper into purpose-driven leadership and personal transformation.</p><p>Listen here: <a href="http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/</a></p><p>Watch on YouTube: @NoLabelsNoLimitspodcast </p><br><p>ππππ πππππππππ ππππ πππππ:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://sarahboxx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sarahboxx.com/</a></p><p>Nonprofits Today: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today</a></p><p>No Labels No Limits: <a href="http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/</a></p><p>X: @SarahBoxx</p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/</a></p><br><p>πππππππ ππππππππ:</p><p>#NonprofitsToday #podcastinterview #leadershippodcast #womenwholead #grieftogrowth #purposedriven #legacybuilding #ImpactStory #changemakers #missiondriven #NonprofitVoices #nonprofitimpact #LeadingNonprofits #SustainableNonprofits #nonprofitleadership #GivingBetter #nonprofitsuccess #NonprofitsToday #communitymatters #podcastlaunch #nonprofitsupport #StorytellingForImpact #NonProfitHeroes #PodcastForGood #realtalk </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 26, 2025
NPT 17 - Showing Up Matters: Mentorship, Connection, and Community with Alexis Koukos
<p>In this episode of Nonprofits Today, we sit down with Alexis Koukos, Executive Director of the Danbury Student and Business Connection (DSABC), to explore the timeless power of mentorship and human connection.</p><br><p>At a time when technology and AI dominate how we communicate, Alexis champions something different: the simple yet transformative impact of showing up, listening, and offering authentic support. Under her leadership, DSABC connects students in grades Kβ12 with caring adult mentors to build confidence, character, and college/career readinessβrelationships that ripple across generations and entire communities.</p><br><p>Alexis shares her personal journey, lessons learned from her mentors, and why she believes everyone has the power to be a changemaker. From the lunchroom to the boardroom, she shows us how mentorship not only shapes studentsβ futures but also strengthens communities.</p><br><p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p><ul><li>Why authentic human connection matters more than ever</li><li>How consistent mentorship builds confidence and long-term impact</li><li>Simple ways anyone can get involved and make a difference</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Learn more or become a mentor at <a href="https://dsabcmentors.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dsabcmentors.org/</a></p><p><br></p><h4>Connect with DSABC:</h4><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DSABCMentor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DSABCMentor</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dsabcmentors/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/dsabcmentors/#</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/danbury-schools-and-business-collaborative-dsabc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/danbury-schools-and-business-collaborative-dsabc/</a></p><br><p>Cross-Promo: Also, check out our flagship podcast, No Labels No Limits, where we dig even deeper into purpose-driven leadership and personal transformation.</p><p>Listen here: <a href="http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/</a></p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCdcplYIF4VdxtqTF1pFIcew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> β¨@NoLabelsNoLimitspodcastβ© </a> </p><br><p>ππππ πππππππππ ππππ πππππ:</p><p>Website: <a href="https://sarahboxx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sarahboxx.com/</a></p><p>Nonprofits Today: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/</a></p><p>X: @SarahBoxx</p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/</a></p><br><p>πππππππ ππππππππ:</p><p>#NonprofitsToday #podcastinterview #leadershippodcast #womenwholead #grieftogrowth #purposedriven #legacybuilding #impactstory #changemakers #missiondriven #nonprofitvoices #nonprofitimpact #LeadingNonprofits #sustainablenonprofits #nonprofitleadership #givingbetter #nonprofitsuccess #nonprofitstoday #communitymatters #podcastlaunch #nonprofitsupport #storytellingforimpact #nonprofitheroes #podcastforgood #realtalk #humanconnection #makeadifference #ShowUpForOthers #inspiringleadership </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 19, 2025
NPT 16 - Building a High-Impact Nonprofit with Robin Berlinsky
<p>In this powerful episode of Nonprofits Today, we sit down with Robin Berlinskyβeducator turned entrepreneur and the visionary founder of The Abundant Nonprofit. With over 30 years of experience and two multiβ7-figure nonprofits under her belt, Robin brings a fresh, unapologetically bold take on what it means to lead in todayβs nonprofit space.</p><br><p>Robin shares how the belief that βnonprofit is an IRS term, not a business modelβ has fueled her approach to building organizations that prioritize cash flow, customer service, and employee satisfactionβwhile still staying deeply mission-driven.</p><br><p>Youβll hear how culture and energy are the cornerstones of her leadership philosophy, why mindset matters more than scarcity, and how nonprofits can operate with the precision of Fortune 500 companies without losing their heart.</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>We also dive into:</strong></h3><ul><li>Robinβs journey from the classroom to the boardroom</li><li>Fundraising strategies that actually work</li><li>What authentic donor engagement looks like</li><li>How mentors like Cathy Heller, Jen Gottlieb, and Amy Porterfield have influenced her path</li><li>The bold vision behind The Abundant Nonprofit</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether youβre just starting your nonprofit journey or looking to breathe new life into your organization, this episode will leave you energized and ready to lead with clarity and purpose.</p><p><br></p><h4>Connect with Robin:</h4><p>Website: <a href="https://www.theabundantnonprofit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theabundantnonprofit.com/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robin_berlinsky/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/robin_berlinsky/#</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/engagingcreativeminds/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/engagingcreativeminds/#</a></p><br><p>Key Quote: "Nonprofit is an IRS term, not a business model."</p><p><br></p><h4>Connect with Sarah Boxx: </h4><p>Website: <a href="https://sarahboxx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sarahboxx.com/</a></p><p>Nonprofits Today: <a href="https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shows.acast.com/nonprofits-today</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/strategicvisioncoach/</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sarahboxxllc/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahboxxsherpa/</a></p><br><p><strong>Cross-Promo:</strong> Also, check out our flagship podcast, No Labels No Limits, where we dig even deeper into purpose-driven leadership and personal transformation.</p><p>Listen here: <a href="http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://www.nolabelsnolimitspodcast.com/</a></p><p>Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCdcplYIF4VdxtqTF1pFIcew" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> β¨@NoLabelsNoLimitspodcastβ© </a> </p><br><p>πππππππ ππππππππ: #nonprofitgrowth #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitfundraising #abundancemindset #donorengagement #nonprofitstrategy #howtogrowanonprofit #nonprofitstoday #podcastinterview #leadershippodcast #womenwholead #purposedriven #legacybuilding #impactstory #changemakers #missiondriven #nonprofitvoices #nonprofitimpact #LeadingNonprofits #sustainablenonprofits #givingbetter #nonprofitsuccess #nonprofitstoday #communitymatters #podcastlaunch #nonprofitsupport #storytellingforimpact #nonprofitheroes #podcastforgood #realtalk </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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<p>Welcome to the Nonprofits Today podcast where we interview Nonprofit Leaders and Community Members to get the "pulse" on today's economic, social, political and humanitarian climate. </p><br><p>We will spotlight leadership perspectives, strengthen connections with nonprofit leaders and collaborate with the community, all while amplifying leadership journeys and insights. </p><br><p>Our conversations uncover the challenges, triumphs, and evolving journeys of those dedicated to making a lasting impact. Tune in to strengthen your connections, broaden your understanding, and be inspired by the inspiring stories driving positive change in Nonprofits Today!</p><br><p>Find us here: <a href="https://nonprofitstoday.live/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nonprofitstoday.live/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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