{"podcast":{"title":"Successful Nonprofits Podcast","slug":"successful-nonprofits-podcast-538501","podcast_index_feed_id":538501,"rss_url":"https://nonprofits.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://successfulnonprofits.com/successful-nonprofits-podcast/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/8/8/5/58855f217abd5dbed959afa2a1bf1c87/High_Res_Logo_for_Podcast.png","author":"Successful Nonprofits, LLC","episode_count":340,"summary":"With more than half a million downloads, the Successful Nonprofits Podcast helps nonprofit chief executives lead effectively and build stronger organizations. Hosted by Dolph Goldenburg, a consultant, coach, and confidant to nonprofit leaders across the country, the podcast helps nonprofit executive directors navigate board relationships, staff leadership, financial stewardship, fundraising pressure, strategic planning, leadership transitions, and the hard decisions only the CEO can make. Each episode is created for busy nonprofit chief executives leading through complexity, often without a deep bench of finance, HR, fundraising, or operations support. Through conversations with nonprofit leaders and experts, along with practical episodes drawn from Dolph's three decades of nonprofit leadership, the Successful Nonprofits® Podcast offers clear-eyed guidance to help you and your organization thrive.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T18:21:11.012190+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/successful-nonprofits-podcast-538501"},"episode":{"title":"Becoming a Causie: Elevate Your Nonprofit Board with Rob Acton","slug":"becoming-a-causie-elevate-your-nonprofit-board-with-rob-acton","published_at":"2024-10-15T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/successful-nonprofits-podcast-538501/becoming-a-causie-elevate-your-nonprofit-board-with-rob-acton","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/successful-nonprofits-podcast-538501","url":"https://nonprofits.libsyn.com/becoming-a-causie-elevate-your-nonprofit-board-with-rob-acton","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nonprofits/sn357edit.mp3?dest-id=574799","summary":"Do you have \"Causies\" on your board? Board members so passionate about your mission that they can't stop championing your nonprofit? In this episode, nationally recognized nonprofit governance expert Rob Acton shares insights from his new book Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause Through Nonprofit Board Leadership . Rob discusses how to attract, onboard, and inspire board members who are true champions of your mission. From navigating the tightrope between board governance and staff management; mastering the art of board fundraising; and more! Rob's approach will help you develop a board filled with engaged, passionate members who fundraise, strategize, and lead with confidence. Whether you're an executive director or a board member, Rob's advice is actionable, inspiring, and geared toward creating a cause-driven nonprofit. This episode answers the following questions: How do I find board members passionate about my cause? How do I keep my board from micromanaging me? How do I get my board members to fundraise? Links mentioned in this episode: Rob Acton's Website (book and speaking) Causies Website (board recruitment and leadership) Looking for more? Check out these amazing episodes: Ep 205: Find your next great Board member with Rob Acton [ Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or our website with show notes ] Ep 212: The Supportive Board Chair with Monica Khant [ Episode Title on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or our website with show notes ]","meta_description":"Do you have \"Causies\" on your board? Board members so passionate about your mission that they can't stop championing your nonprofit? In this episode, nati…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2255,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/successful-nonprofits-podcast-538501/episodes/becoming-a-causie-elevate-your-nonprofit-board-with-rob-acton/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/successful-nonprofits-podcast-538501/becoming-a-causie-elevate-your-nonprofit-board-with-rob-acton.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}