A Modern Nonprofit Podcast

• Episode 122: The 6 Roles Every Grant Team Needs (and Why You’re Burning Out Without Them)

  Grant writing doesn’t have to feel like a nonstop emergency. In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Shoshana Grossman-Crist shares the six essential functions of a successful grant team, how to organize internal workflows, and systems to increase sustainability and reduce stress. Tosha and Shoshana offer practical advice for nonprofits of every size to build better grant operations and avoid common mistakes.Connect with ShoshanaWebsite: https://www.socialimpactcompass.com/?utm_source=A_Modern_Nonprofit_Podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=InterviewsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshanagrossmancrist/Follow Us Online🌐 www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfo📬 Join Our Newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1🆓 Book a FREE consult: https://thecharitycfo.com/contact/

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• Episode 121: Outsmart the Fundraising Hustle: Build a Nonprofit That Actually Scales

  Tired of scrambling for funding? There’s a better way.In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson talks with Mandy Moody, CEO of ODEO Consulting and author of The 4P Formula, about how nonprofits can stop fundraising on autopilot and start raising funds with strategy.Mandy breaks down her 4P approach—Problem, Program, Plan, and Purposeful Investment—and how it’s helped organizations grow from $750K to $2M by building clear, aligned, and fundable messaging and systems.Whether you're leading your first campaign or trying to scale with less stress, this episode is packed with actionable insights and tools to help you clarify your ask and deepen donor relationships.👇 Get Mandy’s full fundraising framework: https://helloodeo.com/4pformula Connect with Mandy Moody and learn more: https://www.helloodeo.com/🌐 www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfo📬 Join Our Newsletter: https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1 🆓 Book a FREE consult: https://thecharitycfo.com/contact/

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• Episode 120: Are You the Problem? Change Happens through Strong Nonprofit Leadership

  Is your leadership holding back your nonprofit?In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson and CFO Theresa Guest (advisor to dozens of nonprofit clients) dig into the uncomfortable truth: sometimes the biggest obstacle to transformation is at the top.From CEOs who delegate without accountability to those who avoid making the tough calls, Tosha and Teresa break down real leadership pitfalls—and the practical systems needed to fix them. If your nonprofit is struggling with team alignment, financial compliance, or strategic execution, this episode is a must-listen.Whether you're a CEO, board member, or department leader, you’ll walk away with new insight into how to lead more effectively and create sustainable change in your organization.👇 Want the full framework? Download The Charity CFO ⁠Financial Blueprint here!⁠ https://go.thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprintGet in Touch with Teresa and The Charity CFO Team here https://thecharitycfo.com/What to watch next… Looking for more strategic tips? Check out ⁠Episode 94⁠ on financial transparency and diffusing financial responsibilityFollow Us Online Stay connected and get more exclusive content: 🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfo 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hofQXP... 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Get Involved 📬 Stay Connected: ⁠Sign up for our newsletter⁠ https://go.thecharitycfo.com/l/995872/2025-02-24/6ldn1About The Charity CFO We’re an accounting partner that only works with nonprofits. We understand your mission, your challenges, and your goals—because nonprofits are all we do. Need help with your nonprofit accounting or bookkeeping? ⁠Book a FREE consultation here!⁠ https://thecharitycfo.com/contact/

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• Episode 119: Is Your Website Working for You? The Nonprofit Guide to Smart Digital Marketing

  Is your nonprofit’s website actually working for you—or just taking up digital space?In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha talks with Lou Kotsinis, CEO of BCS Interactive, about the biggest shifts in nonprofit digital marketing and website strategy.Lou shares why the traditional “drive traffic to your site” model is outdated—and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to rethink your website’s role, how AI tools like ChatGPT are reshaping discovery, and why nonprofit leaders must stay close to the storytelling process.This is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their website, clarify their message, and build a smarter digital presence—without getting overwhelmed by the latest trends.What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔️ Why your website is no longer the star of your marketing ✔️ What “zero-click marketing” means for nonprofit strategy ✔️ How AI search tools are changing how people discover causes ✔️ Why the CEO must be involved in messaging—even if marketing is outsourced ✔️ How to simplify your story and tell it across multiple platformsConnect with Lou Kotsinis: 🌐 Website: bcsinteractive.com 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/loukotsinisMore from The Charity CFO: 🆕 Download our FREE Financial Blueprint: thecharitycfo.com/financial-blueprint 🌐 Website: thecharitycfo.com 📬 Subscribe to our newsletter: Click hereFollow us online: 📸 Instagram + TikTok: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook + LinkedIn: The Charity CFO 🎧 Listen + Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts#NonprofitMarketing #WebsiteStrategy #AIsearch #ModernNonprofit #ZeroClickMarketing #DigitalStorytelling #TheCharityCFO

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• Episode 118: Tired of Juggling 10 Systems That Don’t Talk to Each Other? Here's the Fix

  Are you using 10 different platforms just to manage your nonprofit… and none of them connect? In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha is joined by David Watters, CEO of Simple & Engaging, to talk automation, integration, and why tech doesn’t have to be so overwhelming.From using free tools to automating the unglamorous work, Tosha and David reveal how modern nonprofits can reduce burnout, improve data integrity, and finally get their software stack to play nice. This episode is packed with real-life solutions to the tech headaches every nonprofit leader knows too well.👇 Grab David’s FREE list of 200+ tech tools for nonprofits here. 📩 Contact David at [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn.What to watch next…Check out How Nonprofits can Start Investing in TechnologyWhat’s new on our website?The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint: What the Best-Run Nonprofits Have in CommonDownload your FREE copy now!Follow Us Online🌐 Website: www.thecharitycfo.com 📸 Instagram: @thecharitycfo 📘 Facebook: /thecharitycfo 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-charity-cfo 🎵 TikTok: @thecharitycfo Get Involved Stay Connected:Sign up for our newsletterAbout The Charity CFO We’re an accounting partner that only works with nonprofits. We understand your mission, your challenges, and your goals—because nonprofits are all we do. Need help with your nonprofit accounting or bookkeeping? Book a FREE consultation here!

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