{"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":"What's Your Operating Model with Leslie MacKrell","slug":"what-s-your-operating-model-with-leslie-mackrell","published_at":"2024-10-29T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/successful-nonprofits-podcast-538501/what-s-your-operating-model-with-leslie-mackrell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/successful-nonprofits-podcast-538501","url":"https://nonprofits.libsyn.com/whats-your-operating-model-with-leslie-mackrell","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/nonprofits/Successful_Nonprofits_Podcast-Leslie_Mackrel-Encore.mp3?dest-id=574799","summary":"What if the key to your nonprofit's success lies not in working harder but in structuring your work smarter? In this insightful episode, Leslie MacKrell, partner at Bridgespan Group and expert in nonprofit operating models, breaks down the essential elements for driving strategic impact. From rethinking accountability structures to streamlining decision-making, Leslie shares actionable steps and real-world examples that help nonprofits of all sizes overcome growth challenges and achieve big, bold goals. If your nonprofit is scaling or facing operational bottlenecks, this episode is a must-listen to transform your strategy into tangible results. This episode answers the following questions: How can I move my nonprofit from strategy to results? What is a nonprofit operating model? How can I align my organization around our goals? What are common barriers to implementing strategic plans? How do decision-making practices impact nonprofit effectiveness? Links mentioned in this episode: Nonprofit Operating Models ( Bridgespan Article ) Project ECHO Looking for more? Check out these episodes: How the Best Nonprofits Launch, Scale Up and Make a Difference with Kathleen Janus [ Episode Title on our website with show notes ]","meta_description":"What if the key to your nonprofit's success lies not in working harder but in structuring your work smarter? In this insightful episode, Leslie MacKrell,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2145,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/successful-nonprofits-podcast-538501/episodes/what-s-your-operating-model-with-leslie-mackrell/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/what-s-your-operating-model-with-leslie-mackrell.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}