Solving our way out with Kian Alavi of Mazlo

Solving our way out with Kian Alavi of Mazlo

In this conversation, host Lee Stabert chats with with Kian Alavi of Mazlo [https://www.mazlo.com/]. The software maven shares his winding and unconventional career path, talks about the evolving needs of fiscal sponsors, and even takes a shot at predicting the future of the field. This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors [https://www.fiscalsponsors.org/]. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please reach out to NNFS and let us know. And don't forget to register for the 2026 NNFS National Gathering [https://www.fiscalsponsors.org/events] in Detroit this September!

Allied Media Projects has deep roots in Detroit

In this conversation, host Lee Stabert chats with with Sarah Gonzales, Drewe Haddox and Scheherazade Parrish from Allied Media Projects [https://alliedmedia.org/] (AMP). They discuss the organization’s history and its goals, working in Detroit, and the particular challenges of this current moment. Plus, the team has some restaurant recommendations for Motor City — the 2026 NNFS National Gathering [https://www.fiscalsponsors.org/events] is headed there in September! This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors [https://www.fiscalsponsors.org/]. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please reach out to NNFS and let us know.

Talking software, efficiency and A.I. with Amrit Kanesa-thasan of ImpactGraph

In this conversation, host Lee Stabert chats with Amrit Kanesa-thasan of ImpactGraph [https://www.impactgraph.ai/]. His company builds financial software specifically for fiscal sponsors and nonprofits, so they can focus less on the numbers and more on what they do best.  This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors [https://www.fiscalsponsors.org/]. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please reach out to NNFS and let us know.

Jodi Segal of Big Change Consulting

In this conversation, host Lee Stabert chats with Jodi Segal of Big Change Consulting [https://www.bigchange.llc/]. She helps organizations transition out of fiscal sponsorship — or not. She’ll sit down with you and weigh the pros and cons, before acting as a guide down the path that is best for your nonprofit. Segal speaks about her career trajectory, building community in the sector, and spreading the word about her consultancy.  This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors [https://www.fiscalsponsors.org/]. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please reach out to NNFS and let us know.

Amanda LaFleur of the Nonprofit Organization for Philanthropic Initiatives (NOPI)

In this conversation, host Lee Stabert is chatting with Amanda LaFleur [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandalafleur/], executive director of the Nonprofit Organization for Philanthropic Initiatives (NOPI) [https://www.thenopi.org/]. She discusses life as a boutique fiscal sponsor, the idea of right-sizing an organization, and shares a bit about her experience at the NNFS National Gathering in Phoenix.   This podcast was produced by the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors [https://www.fiscalsponsors.org/]. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please reach out to NNFS and let us know.