How do you tell deeply human stories without reducing the people you serve to a tragic footnote? In this episode, Matt Kamin (founder of Envision Consulting and host of Nonprofit Happy Hour) joins us to tear down the outdated playbooks of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. We get vulnerable about what true consent-based storytelling looks like, why every client story needs an expiration date, and how staying visible in an AI-driven world requires transparent, outcome-focused truth over polished spin.

Beyond communications, we tackle the tough leadership decisions that make or break organizational survival. We challenge the martyr mindset in the sector and get real about why tax status should never dictate business efficiency. Together, we explore how to structure boards that actually work, why endowments aren’t emergency safety nets for poor planning, and how letting go of executive ego can open up transformative mergers and partnerships. Grab your favorite beverage, hit play, and jump into the conversation with us!