A Modern Nonprofit Podcast

Tosha Anderson sits down with Dr. Dustin York to explore nonprofit marketing trends you can implement without a big budget. They cover AI agents for SEO, video podcast strategy, free Apple Wallet passes, content repurposing into 60 assets, thought leadership hacks via Qwoted and a 90-day action plan to boost visibility. Perfect for nonprofit leaders seeking tactical, scalable marketing strategies. Connect with Dr. Dustin YorkLinked In: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryork/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryork/⁠]Website: ⁠https://www.drdustinyork.com/⁠ [https://www.drdustinyork.com/⁠]Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryork/⁠] 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1 [https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1]Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint [https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint]

Are restricted grants helping your nonprofit—or silently hurting it?In this solo episode, Tosha Anderson, CEO & Founder of The Charity CFO [https://www.thecharitycfo.com], dives deep into the complicated world of restricted vs. unrestricted grants. You’ll learn when restricted funds are a smart move, when they create cash flow nightmares, and how to release them quickly so they actually work for your mission, not against it.Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ [www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠] 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠ / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ⁠ 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfoJoin our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1 [https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1]Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint [https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint]

Only 22% of nonprofit Executive Directors are women—yet 75% of nonprofit employees are. Why aren’t more women making it into leadership roles? In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha Anderson sits down with Shilpa Alva, Founder and Executive Director of Surge for Water, to talk about the challenges, opportunities, and long-term impact of women in nonprofit leadership. You’ll learn: * What’s stopping women from climbing the nonprofit ladder * How systemic funding gaps hold women (especially women of color) back * The power of leading with empathy and feminine energy * Why centering women in solution-building drives stronger impact Whether you're a founder, board member, or team leader—this conversation will make you think differently about leadership and sustainability in the nonprofit sector. Connect with Shilpa Alva LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpa-alva-858b841/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpa-alva-858b841/] Website: https://surgeforwater.org/ [https://surgeforwater.org/] Shilpa's story: https://surgeforwater.org/our-story/founders-story/ [https://surgeforwater.org/our-story/founders-story/] Follow Us Online  🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠  📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo  📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠  💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠  / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠  ⁠  🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfo   Join our newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1 [https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1] Download The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint [https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint]

In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson talks with Courtney Johnson, the Founder and CEO of Culinary Care, a nonprofit that delivers meals and comfort to cancer patients undergoing treatment. Courtney shares what it's really like to start a nonprofit from scratch at just 23 years old, and how advocacy—both for her mission and herself—was the key to getting in the door with hospitals, donors, and volunteers. You’ll learn how she built a sustainable fundraising model, why she ignored the naysayers, and what every aspiring founder needs to know before launching a nonprofit. If you’re starting out or scaling up, this episode will re-ignite your passion and give you practical tools for finding your people. ✅ Topics Covered: * * How to turn a personal story into a powerful mission * * Advocacy as a strategy to open doors and win support * * Navigating nonprofit startup challenges as a young founder Building community through intentional fundraisingSustaining growth with aligned partnerships Connect with Courtney Johnson Linked In- https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-s-white/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-s-white/] Website- https://culinarycare.org/ [https://culinarycare.org/] Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠  / the-charity-cfo⁠⁠   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG5ka3I4UVJDM2ZmdnNhVHNGR2xrOXJsbDZNQXxBQ3Jtc0tuMnNXRDhpcjJvakZnUHh6Z1c1TG5pN0tFV0xRQ0NvRVZ6Znhmb09sb2FMWEJZVERValY0N2ZlNmFiSF9jdVhMYmZCQmVnTC12eEIzNFc1WDVqdlkzUnJCY01ZVldTODdFejJNLURIWWdnUkpoMjZoNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fthe-charity-cfo%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&v=fO8f3pu7FIE] 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfo 📬 Join Our Newsletter⁠⁠ https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkxPVm92Vlg4a011X0NWSEFSYVRSM0J6NUs3d3xBQ3Jtc0ttaEhkOHNEMzBCTTA0VDAtX0NiOHZucFJVR3lya2J2WXJvX3hncUZqMTJKNUdHZFpQUm96ZXVfdXNNTGNJd0dCWmhBZDJtbWViaDdkbEx4UzI2YXY2Y3ZqTnJKNnJ3VXFhZkVjLW9DVjZoRkFoNHNydw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.thecharitycfo.com%2Fl%2F995872%2F2025-02-24%2F6ldn1%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0&v=fO8f3pu7FIE]Download The Charity CFO Blueprint ⁠https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financia... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9qTHFDWEV2YUsxVmhUSTVMVlFOZVQ1T0h5QXxBQ3Jtc0tuNVplOU9MeXVlUF9peXdZTFh2d1MxNnRlYmd0VFJEc0pxbEo1QnRPN3VrcUFxNzBQRjN6cTg5TURjOS1XUElpVkRTNVg4RTAyWTMwa0xLb2pjbnFKR2dQcUlzbWs4S1dMU0Zfd2JnRWlsLXFCbmpPRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.thecharitycfo.com%2Ffinancial-blueprint%E2%81%A0&v=fO8f3pu7FIE]

Is your nonprofit brand outdated—or just unclear? In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, branding expert Steven Picanza joins Tosha Anderson to explore what modern branding really means for nonprofits. Discover why your brand is more than a logo, how to simplify your messaging without losing impact, and why your website might be pushing people away.Steven breaks down the key differences between voice and tone, how to build brand culture internally, and how to attract individual donors in a world where grant funding is increasingly unstable. Whether you're just starting to think about your branding—or planning a full rebrand—this episode offers a clear roadmap for nonprofits ready to modernize.Topics covered:How to serve multiple audiences without overwhelming themClarifying your verbal identity and toneBranding as an internal culture-building toolBudget-friendly tips for evolving your brand without a full overhaul#nonprofitbranding #nonprofitmarketing #brandstrategy #donorfocused #verbalidentity #thecharitycfo #anewbrand Connect with Steven Picanza Website: https://www.stevenpicanza.com/ [https://www.stevenpicanza.com/] Youtube: @Picanza LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpicanza/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpicanza/] Follow Us Online 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠www.thecharitycfo.com⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ] 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook:⁠⁠ /thecharitycfo⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-charity-cfo⁠⁠ ] 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfo 📬 Join Our Newsletter⁠⁠ https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1⁠⁠ [https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1⁠⁠] Download The Charity CFO Blueprint ⁠https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint⁠ [⁠https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint⁠]