Future Nonprofit

Historic Agency

English Business Management Non-Profit Society & Culture

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Episodes 50

Avg. Duration 32m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (33)

Since May 2023

Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Monthly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

47%

Hosting

feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Join Ted Vaughn, co-founding Partner of Historic, award-winning author, and social entrepreneur, as he uncovers bold strategies and best practices from top nonprofits and social-impact businesses. Hear personal stories and hot takes from inspiring guests navigating the path to a more innovative and impactful future for nonprofit organizations. Future Nonprofit has been featured in Forbes and is a Webby Awards honoree. In each episode, we explore all things innovation to amplify the future of nonprofit impact, discover best practices from top nonprofits and social-impact businesses, and explore daring ways to think about and solve your organization's big problems. Watch the full interviews at futurenonprofit.com or on YouTube --

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Recent Episodes

Melissa Russell on Scaling Innovation, Culture, & Team Alignment (charity: water)

Jun 03, 2026 34m

“When you make the transition from operator to leader, you have to be intentional about how you’re defining success.”—Melissa RussellWhat does it actually take to scale a nonprofit without losing…

PART 2 | Ben Webb on the Most Effective Approach to Nonprofit Marketing (International Justice Mission)

May 07, 2026 25m

“Much of what I've encountered throughout my career is people building a campaign to keep the organization happy versus meeting a clear, objective goal.” –Ben Webb(Did you miss Part 1? You can find…

PART 1 | Ben Webb on Leading Without Losing the Mission (International Justice Mission)

Apr 01, 2026 32m

As a leader, facing distractions is part of the job.Ben Webb, CMO of International Justice Mission (IJM), is committed to finding what he calls “sandcastles” in leadership—the areas we put our energy…

Battling Burnout Through Life-Affirming Systems (Rachel Currie Triska, VolunteerNow)

Mar 18, 2026 38m

“If you have one person in burnout, you can't address it by dealing directly with the symptoms of that person. It's the system that's making people burnout, not individuals.”Rachel Currie Triska…

What Nonprofits Risk When Focusing Only on Short-Term ROI (with Jaclyn Jones)

Feb 27, 2026 35m

“I don't think there’s a generosity crisis. What I think we're seeing is less about the heart of people and more about the struggles people are going through right now.” –Jaclyn JonesOngoing…

Feeding Community: Dan Zauderer on Multiplying Meals, Connection, & Impact in New York City

Feb 13, 2026 33m

“We're tackling the crisis of food insecurity, but we're also tackling this epidemic of disconnection. And we're building bridges and building connections that people are just craving right now.”…

Building a Memorable Brand: Jim Moriarty on Why Attention, Trust, & Competency Matter More Than Ever

Feb 05, 2026 38m

“I do not believe that nonprofits live in a separate world. I believe that they live in the same world [as every other brand].” –Jim MoriartyNonprofits aren’t operating in a separate marketplace than…

Succession, Legacy, & the Next Generation: A Conversation with Steve Woodworth

Dec 10, 2025 30m

Many leaders build for today. Strategic leaders build for tomorrow.Steve Woodworth is one of those rare leaders who’s spent his life focused on legacy—measuring success not just by what happens…

Putting Trafficking Out of Business: Jeremy Vallerand on Building a Global Anti-Trafficking Network

Oct 29, 2025 31m

How do you fight global sex trafficking? With a global solution. Jeremy Vallerand (Atlas Free) shows how networked partnerships, not duplication, drive faster, measurable impact against…

Building a Relational Nonprofit Model: How Alan Graham is Mobilizing Austin, TX to Support Their Houseless Neighbors

Oct 16, 2025 33m

“What we're trying to do is build a forged family for people that have been despised, outcast, lost and forgotten, and pushed to the furthest fringes of society.”—Alan GrahamBefore you truly see an…

S3E7 Building Local Trust at Scale: How Bob Dalton Is Reimagining Community Impact

Sep 18, 2025 29m

“If we're gonna see real change, it has to be done on a local level. My personal mission for the rest of my life is reintegrating localism back into modern society.”—Bob DaltonDo you ever feel like…

S3E6 Hope for Ukraine: Why Donors Follow Impact, Not Just Vision with Yuriy Boyechko

Aug 26, 2025 36m

“And the way things are looking in Ukraine, even if the war stops today, it's going to take decades to rebuild and rebuild lives.”—Yuriy BoyechkoIn 2016, Yuriy Boyechko founded Hope for Ukraine to…

S3E5 From Legacy to Relevance: Jennifer Holloran on the Future of American Bible Society

Aug 05, 2025 37m

How do you honor a 200-year legacy without losing relevance for today?That’s the question Dr. Jennifer Holloran has been asking since becoming the first female president of American Bible Society in…

S3E4 RESCHOOL: Amy Anderson - How to Lead Innovation Within a System That Feels Stuck

Jul 17, 2025 42m

“When you understand the humans and the interests, needs, desires, and context within which they function, you can design systems that reflect those needs.” - Amy AndersonHow do you innovate within a…

S3E3 READING PALS: Michelle Curren - One Volunteer Hour a Week That Transforms a Child's Future

Jul 01, 2025 37m

“If you're a positive adult who can offer support, there's a huge impact. 86% of our kids quadruple their literacy learning rate.” - Michelle CurrenSometimes the most meaningful journeys in life are…

S3E2 ATHENA: Holly Smithson - Embracing the Unknown, Welcoming Vulnerability, & Voicing Your Power

Jun 10, 2025 37m

“So many people are not voicing their power.” - Holly SmithsonWhat if your biggest strength is the thing you’ve been told is your greatest weakness?In this episode, Ted sits down with Holly Smithson,…

S3E1 MEASURE: Meme Styles - How to Champion Equity Through Community-Led Research

Apr 24, 2025 28m

“There was no real mechanism for measuring what we meant when we said build trust… Who was creating the surveys? What was the methodology? What were the metrics assessing relationships?” - Meme…

S2E17 Make It Seen, Make It Simple: How to Make Your Nonprofit’s Story Shareable [Panel Discussion]

Mar 18, 2025 1h 3m

Today, your audience is more aware than ever before of injustices impacting our world. They’re eager to help, but unsure of the best way to make a difference. As a nonprofit leader, it’s your job to…

S2E16 10 Books Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Read This Year (w/ James Bloedel, Chief Strategy Officer at Historic)

Feb 18, 2025 29m

“Leadership is not just something that is relegated to middle management, upper management, executive leadership. Leadership is a culture that exists inside of your organization. If you truly want to…

S2E15 Many Hopes: Thomas Keown - The Reciprocal Power of Survivor-Driven Change

Feb 04, 2025 31m

“When you see horrible things happen to innocent people, you can choose one of two paths. You can either go a route of bitterness and hatred and perpetuate a problem, or you can think—does this have…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Future Nonprofit have?

Future Nonprofit has published 50 episodes since May 2023, covering topics in Business, Management.

Is Future Nonprofit still active?

Future Nonprofit is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 32m.