IMPACTability®: The Nonprofit Leaders’ Podcast

Tune in as we dive into insightful conversations with industry experts on fundraising, leadership, Board development, marketing, and more. It’s an inspiring and practical way to gain the knowledge you need to make a lasting impact in your organization and community!

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On this weeks episode of IMPACTability(R), we look back at Planet Philanthropy 2022 with a double feature! In part one, we get a glimpse into the future of marketing with Cherian Koshy, Chief Development Officer with Endowment Partners, who will present some of the most modern and advanced ways to do market research. In the...
This week we look back again on Planet Philanthropy 2022. We are joined by Tim Sarrantonio from Neon One to discuss the various IT solutions for Nonprofits. Have a question about nonprofits? Email your Coaches Corner question to IMPACTcoaches@IMPACTability.net  IMPACTability® Newsletter!! Sign up here to receive the monthly IMPACTability™ newsletter for articles and valuable downloads on fundraising and nonprofit management...
This week we look back again on Planet Philanthropy 2022. We are joined by Mark Becker, founding partner of Cathexis to discuss the various IT solutions for Nonprofits. As technology continues to improve, the opportunities provided to nonprofits are immeasurable. From optimizing your donor management software, to AB testing your contact lists, a nonprofit can...
This week we look back again on Planet Philanthropy 2022. We are joined by Alexis Alm, CEO of Shore Community Services to discuss the benefits of being a certified fundraiser with the CFRE credentials. Find out how important it is to get the only certification worldwide for fundraising! Have a question about nonprofits? Email your...
This week we look back on Planet Philanthropy 2022. It was an amazing conference, and the IMPACTability microphone was there. Join us as we talk with conference chair, Josh Hirsch, and AFP Global President/CEO Mike Geiger about the conference and all things AFP. This episode’s Coaches Corner answers the listener’s question: “How can a nonprofit’s communication...
How can you use your donor management system to take a donor from a first-time gift to a major gift benefactor? How do you capture all that data hidden just beneath the surface in your donor database? What do you do with that data? In this episode, expert guest Darryl Moser shares how to harness the...
What is collective giving, and how could it benefit your nonprofit? Like-minded organizations have begun joining forces in order to raise money for important missions! Learn how a group of nonprofits can start a connected giving circle. Guest Susan Benford, Board Chair of Philanos, a network of nearly 80 giving circles representing 18,000 women, will answer...
Why should a donor give to you? What is your nonprofit’s value proposition? Tim Kachuriak, CEO and Founder of NextAfter, and co-author of the book Why Should I Give To You? We will answer these questions and share some of the newer trends in fundraising that could take your development program to the next level! Learn strategies...
What kind of risk mitigation does a nonprofit have to be concerned about? What about data security? How do you keep your donor’s information safe? To discuss the threats that your organization could face, how to avoid them, and how to prepare for them is Tony Olivo, Director of Investigative Services for CSI Group and a...
As fundraisers, one of the best tools is the email and the e-newsletter. But why all the bounces? What should you definitely have in your e-newsletter? What is the fine line between “I’m sending the right amount of emails” and “they can’t wait to unsubscribe?” Email marketing expert, Erica Salm Rench, will answer these questions to help...

About the Podcast

IMPACTability: The Nonprofit Leaders’ Podcast is a dynamic and insightful series dedicated to helping nonprofit professionals navigate the challenges of leadership, fundraising, and organizational growth.

Season 1 was hosted by Joe Turner, followed by Josh Hirsch, MS, in Season 2. Now in Season 3, Sheryl Soukup, President of Soukup Strategic Solutions, takes the helm, bringing her extensive nonprofit experience and deep industry insights to each episode.

Sheryl engages with experts from across the sector to provide valuable perspectives and practical solutions for nonprofit professionals. From leadership and strategic planning to fundraising, operations, and more, IMPACTability delivers knowledge and inspiration to help nonprofits grow and make a lasting impact. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, discover fresh ideas, or tackle challenges with confidence, this podcast is your trusted resource for nonprofit excellence.

Sheryl Soukup, CFRE and President of Soukup Strategic Solutions

Your Host

Sheryl Soukup, CFRE, has a diverse background spanning nonprofit leadership, business, and corporate sectors. After serving as an executive director and CEO for nonprofits in Southwest Florida for several years, she founded Soukup Strategic Solutions to help organizations grow and maximize their impact. With a degree in microbiology and a strong foundation in data analysis, Sheryl brings a strategic, results-driven approach to nonprofit management. She has been recognized with multiple awards, including Gulfshore Business’s Women in Business Award, for her contributions to the sector. Passionate about empowering nonprofits, she continues to help organizations build stronger, more effective strategies for success.

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