Great grant writing gets you across the finish line. Relationships get you the invitation to run. Invest in relationships, one coffee at a time. Find out more in our latest blog post. 👉 https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/07/invest-in-buying-someone-a-cup-of-coffee/

Nonprofit Leaders, consider this SIGNED & APPROVED. 🤗 👀 Step into a program role for a day! Put down the spreadsheets, silence the donor emails, and go be in the room where it actually happens, just pure mission work. Reconnect with your WHY. Your team's got the rest. ✅

Maria Bryan joins the podcast to discuss trauma informed storytelling. Trauma comes in many different forms, including vicarious trauma. Simple content warnings are helpful ways to move forward. Learn More 🎧 https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/07/trauma-informed-storytelling-with-maria-bryan/

Maria Bryan is the Partnership Marketing Manager at Donorbox. Maria joins host Steve Boland to talk about her work with trauma-informed storytelling.  Learn More 🎧 https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/07/trauma-informed-storytelling-with-maria-bryan/

The struggle of being in charge? YOU are the system. YOU are the reminder. YOU are also the one who forgot. 😭 Tag a fellow nonprofit leader who needs to hear this. #NonprofitLife

Wondering if a NEXT Steps Consultation is right for you? If your goal is to get unstuck then this is for you! We can help outline your NEXT steps! Schedule your FREE call today! https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/nextsteps/

Real stewardship is more than gratitude, it's about trust, discipline, custody, and community. Our latest blog article dives into what real stewardship looks like. Read it now👇 https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/07/stewardship-does-not-equal-thank-you-notes/

ATTENTION Nonprofit Leaders: PUT IT DOWN 😂 Delegate, breathe, and actually take a break. Your work will survive without you, we promise. 😆  Need convincing? Check out our article on Sabbatical  👉 https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/06/have-you-tried-unplugging-your-staff-lets-talk-sabbatical/

Allison Wyatt is the Founder and CEO of Edgility Talent Partners. She joins host Steve Boland to discuss succession planning for nonprofit organizations. Listen to the full podcast to learn more👉 https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/07/succession-planning-with-allison-wyatt/

Allison Wyatt is the Founder and CEO of Edgility Talent Partners. Allison joins host Steve Boland to discuss succession planning for nonprofit organizations. Listen Now 👉 https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/07/succession-planning-with-allison-wyatt/

We love board members 💔

HAPPY CAKE DAY STEVE 🥳 A huge thank you to our Director, Steve Boland, for 13 amazing years leading NEXT in Nonprofits. Steve’s compassion and support have built a culture where everyone feels valued. We’re grateful for your humor and dedication to helping nonprofits create meaningful change.

Don’t just take our word for it, hear directly from our clients. These testimonials share how a NEXT Steps Consultation provided clarity, direction, and support when they needed it most. Book your free consultation today! https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/nextsteps/

Executive Directors, is your inbox running your life?  This permission slip lets go of the email guilt. If you have older emails sitting in your inbox, it's time for a fresh start. Declare email bankruptcy, and move on. Your inbox doesn't need to be perfect just manageable. 😊

🎂 HAPPY CAKE DAY, CHELLEY🎂 We're celebrating 3 years of Chelley making a difference at NEXT in Nonprofits! Your willingness to go above and beyond never go unnoticed. Thank you for all the ways you help our team succeed. We hope you take some time today to celebrate you. You've earned it! 🎉💙

Steven Shattuck is the Director of Engagement and Technology at Capital Campaign Pro. Steven joins the podcast to discuss the role of volunteer campaign chairs and so much more. Tune in🎧 https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/06/2026-state-of-capital-campaigns-with-steven-shattuck/

A moment of appreciation for Schedule Send. 🙌 The feature that lets nonprofit Executive Directors look productive at 6 AM, responsive at 9 PM, and organized all day long. Whoever invented it deserves a raise. Sincerely, ALL Nonprofit Executive Directors 😂📧

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Our complimentary NEXT Steps Consultation offers a supportive, no-pressure space to gain clarity, find relief, and explore your next steps. Book your FREE consultation today. We’d love to connect with you. https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/nextsteps/

Always working? Constantly thinking about work? You might be a workaholic and not even know it. This blog explores the hidden risks of workaholism and how to break the cycle before it impacts your health. Read now 👉 https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/06/on-workaholism/

Executive Directors, this is your official permission slip. Schedule lunch with a friend who has absolutely no idea what you do. 🚫 Work talk is off limits. 🚫 No strategic planning. 🚫 No problem-solving. Just good food, good company, and a reminder that there’s more to life than your inbox.Enjoy. 😊

This week on the podcast, Kendra Garagan, CEO and Founder of Givly.ai, joins us to discuss fundraising, the evolving world of AI, and what it all means for the future of nonprofits and innovation. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/06/givly-ai-with-kendra-garagan/

Kendra Garagan CEO and founder of Givly.ai joins host Steve Boland to discuss the difference between an AI tool and an AI agent. You don't want to miss this! Listen Now 🎧 https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/06/givly-ai-with-kendra-garagan/

Executive Directors, can you relate? 😅 #ExecutiveDirectorLife #NonprofitMemes

Book your NEXT Steps call now! This is a complimentary video or phone meeting where we provide a focused space to pause and get clarity before you make your next move. Let us help you GET UNSTUCK! Visit our website for more information: https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/nextsteps/

What if your nonprofit staff could take a sabbatical? We think it's more than possible; it's a necessity to long-term retention. Read more → https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/06/have-you-tried-unplugging-your-staff-lets-talk-sabbatical

New podcast drop! Ben Gose from the @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social  joins the podcast to discuss his article about Lessons Learned from the Collapse of Flipcause.https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/05/next-in-nonprofits-227-lessons-from-the-flipcause-collapse-with-ben-gose/

Think peer-to-peer fundraising requires a 5K walk, custom t-shirts, and months of event logistics? ❌ Think again. 6 Non-Event Campaign Types ➡️ https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/05/how-to-run-a-peer-to-peer-campaign-without-a-walk-run-or-ride/  #Nonprofit #Fundraising #PeertoPeer #P2P #Peer2Peer

Community trust. Connection. What it REALLY takes to bring people together.  Fredrick Riley shares how leaders are rebuilding trust and strengthening communities from the ground up. 🎧 https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/05/weave-the-social-fabric-project-with-fredrick-riley/

Could peer-to-peer fundraising be the right next step for your organization? 💞  This article breaks down what P2P is, why it works: https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/2026/05/peer-to-peer-fundraising-what-it-is-and-whether-its-right-for-your-organization/

We roll up our sleeves and dive into spreadsheets (or make them) with you. Using historical data, we project accurate budgets, set key milestones throughout the year, and pair them seamlessly with grant writing and program efforts.  https://www.nextinnonprofits.com/services/