Successful Nonprofits Podcast

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With over half-a-million downloads, the Successful Nonprofits Podcast shares insights, tools, and tips to help you and your nonprofit thrive. Our incredible content is the reason we're ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally. Each week, Dolph interviews nonprofit experts and leaders who share their experiences and wisdom on a wide range of topics relevant to the nonprofit sector. From fundraising and board development to leadership and strategic planning, and more!We also offer shorter Bonus Break episodes you can listen to while taking a tea break – and get the added bonus of making you and your nonprofit stronger. These Bonus Breaks are solo episodes, where Dolph shares hard-learned (sometimes painfully learned) lessons from his 3 decades in the sector. And he often create worksheets and templates that accompany the bonus breaks.The podcast is hosted by Dolph Goldenburg, a consultant, coach, and confidant to nonprofit leaders across the nation.

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  • LeadingInAPackOfAlphaDogs
    Real, practical, and engaging
    This show and host wonderfully leverage the podcast format to bring value to listeners. The topics are relevant, the dialogues are engaging, and it’s always worth my time. So well done.
  • Trees13
    Awesome information for all businesses not just non profits!
    Loved listening to my first episode with Steven Von cohen! Looking forward to using the information in my chiropractic office! Connection is key!
  • ExecutiveMom321
    Like a Longtime Friend and Mentor
    I have listened to this podcast for years and have learned so much. There seems to be an answer or a thoughtful discussion on every topic I need help with. It is a wonderful resource for me. The friendly tone always makes me feel like I’m sitting down for a cup of coffee and a conversation with trusted mentor and old friend when I listen to the podcast.
  • Andieo1997
    Informative and Engaging!
    I recently stumbled upon this podcast, and it's quickly become one of my favorites. The conversations are always engaging, and the topics are relevant to anyone interested in making a positive impact in the world. Dolph is a fantastic host who brings on guests with diverse perspectives and expertise. As a listener, I truly feel like I'm a part of a community of people who care deeply about doing good in the world!
  • HRUSTICK
    Meaningful Podcast!
    Dolph is such an amazing interviewer and creates authentic conversations in the nonprofit space! Love this podcast :) So many golden nuggets! Holly Rustick, Grant Writing & Funding
  • Captivate the Room
    Packed with Value
    This is such a treasure trove of incredibly valuable information. Dolph is extremely knowledgeable and picks incredible guests with such care. Every episode has value and the exploration of such a wide range of topics that are all essential to non-profits is gold! If you are involved in the non-profit sector and even if you are not, do not miss this show!
  • Nigel Greaves
    First time listener
    My first episode was the 2020 year-in-review episode and I really appreciated the advice and lessons learned. I’ll definitely be coming back for more beat practices.
  • sspbmore
    This this podcast!
    Dolph is able to interweave a variety of topics and speakers that impact nonprofits in an interesting and insightful way. He is always energetic and I feel that I gain new perspective and insight after each show!
  • chadwolver
    Love love love love
    This is the first podcast I’ve ever subscribed to and I’m glad I did. Thoughtful guests, extremely prepared host, and topics that inspire action.
  • obacker19
    Entertaining, insightful and actionable! 🔥
    Whether you’re well established as someone who can translate creative energy into the impact you want to have on the world, or just getting started as a catalyst for change - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Dolph does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving nonprofit and life you can be proud of - with leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
  • EJRVA
    The BEST
    I am low-key obsessed with this podcast. It has allowed me to have a constant source of inspiration. Wonderful!!
  • Brooklyn Legacy
    Covers so many topics
    I came across this podcast to listen to different topics in philanthropy. I have been in the nonprofit space for 19 years and I still love to learn from my colleagues - this podcast delivers! You won’t hear repetitive content and will never get bored!
  • Tparker33
    Great nonprofit advice!
    I recently stumbled onto this podcast, and it has quickly become one of my regulars. As a nonprofit fundraising professional approaching my mid-career years, Dolph’s advice is fantastic and insightful.
  • EMP6384
    Insightful!
    Dolph covers a range of topics that help you better understand the industry and apply some solid practices and principles to your organization. Whether a philanthropist, volunteer, nonprofit employee or executive, board member, or constituent - the insights, interviewers, and conversations shared in this podcast will be beneficial!
  • TYFC PODCASTER
    Fantastic
    I absolutely love this podcast. The wisdom is very helpful and inspiring.
  • Zinzi K
    Zinzi K
    Love this podcast and look forward to it! It adds so much value to my life. And thank you for getting rid of the music and AD interruptions! If only they could be edited out of the old shows... Oh well. Thanks again!
  • ejrindt
    Great podcast!
    I listen to this podcast on my commute to work in the morning and am constantly engaged! This morning’s show was particularly interesting as it covered fraud in nonprofit accounting. I will definitely keep listening because it’s hard to find good nonprofit podcasts lately! This one is great!
  • Wiesbrooks
    Wow! This is a gold mine
    I’ve run a NFP for six years. This podcast is a game changer for both new and veteran NFP teams. Wish more people were aware! I’ll be sending people here. Already tasked a board member with comparing products mentioned here
  • Rotary Steve
    Branding is Bull
    It was an excellent podcast that discussed how to engage donors. Two significant takeaways were that you need to personally engage the major donors, as they will fund 90%+/- of your money you raise, and that you must make them feel good about your organization and their giving to the organization, that you value them personally, and that their donation really does make a difference. Personalize it as much as possible.
  • LocalGAGal
    Just what I needed
    I have been binge listening to Successful Nonprofits podcasts and have pages of notes of information and tips that will be so helpful to my organization. I've been in the nonprofit world for 27 years and have now gained very valuable insights. Thanks Dolf!
  • entrepreneur listener
    interesting guests & helpful insights
    i really enjoy the variety of guests on successful nonprofits podcast. also, the questions the host asks are interesting and seem to get really insightful answers out of the guests.
  • Annie - PD Gladiators
    Fantastic
    I love this podcast! As a fairly new Associate Director and sole staff person at a small nonprofit in Atlanta - PD Gladiators - it can be overwhelming to think about my tasks and responsibilities. This podcast is fun, smart, insightful and easy to digest (which I desperately need).
  • OrganizingManiacs
    Full of Valuable Information
    Dolf puts together a great podcast with a variety of interviewees! There is always a takeaway lesson, and some easy to implement suggestions. Love the podcast!
  • Lady Jonathan
    Informative, Interesting & Well Produced
    This podcast is great. It's super informative, probably due to the thoughtful and engaging questions the host asks his guests. Production level is good too-- I definitely recommend it if you are in the nonprofit world!
  • jenjennijennifer
    Great content, bad sound quality
    I've listened to about 7 episodes of Successful Nonprofits. The content is really insightful, but the show is almost unlistenable because of the terrible sound quality. Episode 36 especially was a disappointment. Whole words dropped out. It sounds like it's is recorded using a landline, and I hope I'm not right about that. I suggest that Mr. Goldenburg get some better, but inexpensive equipment (start with a snowball mic and Skype) and figure this sound issue out! Then I'll listen again.
  • AbraAnnes
    Always Great information
    Love this podcast. Dolph is a wonderful interviewer who asks the questions that we are all wondering while we listen. Great guests who share wonderful information. I always get a few takeaways that make me a better fundraiser.
  • Smartguy88
    Guest on the show, ep 34
    Our organization's CEO, Dave Shaffer, was a guest on episode 34. Dolph's show did a great job showcasing our non-profit's model and highlighting some of the complicated details that make our business unique. Thanks for the hard work Dolph!
  • Gary Hines
    Successful Nonprofit featuring Gary Hines
    What a great interview with visionary leader Dolph Goldenburg. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Dolph and the Goldenburg Group. The transition from the for-profit to the non-profit world can be beneficial and rewarding for many. All it takes it a good plan and a good strategic path. Dolph, I wish you much success on your podcast journey and let's do it again!! Best, Gary Hines
  • Nagemi
    Insightful and useful
    Great podcast! Provides specific and concrete advice for nonprofit organizations and what works in nonprofit leadership. Love this series.
  • Mz. Picasso
    Executive Director, The LOFT LGBT Center
    The Successful Nonprofits Podcast provides a wealth of information, insight and inspiration. As an ED of a NP I have learned so much from Dolph Goldenburg!
  • Marvin Webb
    1st Podcast
    2 great podcasts in 1. Nice podcast with Marvin Webb on a deliberatly developmental organization and another one on using a coach in moving from for-profit world to non-profit world.
  • B McG82
    Great insights
    I found the perspectives of The Goldenburg Group to be very valuable and look forward to future podcasts.
  • ATL Podcast Listener
    Great start & waiting for more episodes
    This podcast is off to a great start. The interviews are engaging and the information discussed is enlighting and beneficial. The great thing is that the podcasts include information useful for staff members and board members. I was surprised to see that in the very first episode that the interivew was with someone with a great deal of for-profit experience. I'm excited about and for the future of this podcast.
  • Collectively Good
    Good advice and insight
    In the nonprofit world we are always striving to do better while working hard to stay on top of our noble mission work. Good solid advice is worth it's weight in gold. These podcasts help us share what we have learned and hear how others are overcoming the challenges that we all encounter.
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