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Go Beyond Fundraising
The podcast for nonprofits
Listen in on conversations with forward-thinking fundraisers working to change the world through great causes. Along the way you’ll learn tips and tricks for creating strategies that deliver on increased revenue and transformational donor connection. New episodes released weekly to semi-monthly.
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Most Recent Episode
Navigating Polarization in Nonprofits
In this episode of the “Go Beyond Fundraising” podcast, we explore one of the most pressing challenges facing nonprofit leaders today: how to navigate growing polarization while staying true to mission, donors, and community. Trent Ricker, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer at AGP, and Tim Arnold, leadership development expert and best-selling author, examine why traditional either/or thinking falls short – and what it looks like to lead with a more nuanced both/and mindset in today’s complex environments.
Tim shares how leaders can often feel unequipped to unify teams and stakeholders across differing perspectives. From board dynamics to internal teams to donor communications, the discussion highlights where these tensions show up most and how leaders can navigate competing priorities like innovation versus stability, without losing focus.
The conversation offers practical guidance for applying this both/and mindset in real-world situations, including how to approach donor messaging in a polarized environment and why curiosity and connection are critical leadership skills. Whether you’re leading an organization, managing stakeholders, or shaping communications, this episode provides a grounded perspective on how to move forward without deepening division.
