Nonprofit Vision With Gregory Nielsen

What if indecision costs us more than making the wrong decision?
In this episode, I sit down with Tierah “Bob” Lothbrok, author of Decide: Scenes from a Lifetime of Decisions, for a thought-provoking conversation about the choices we make—and the choices we avoid.
Tierah shares why she chose to explore decision-making through a novel, what it means to become a “Decider,” and why we don’t necessarily discover the right answer—we create it. We also explore the pressure to feel “ready,” why that can become a trap, and one small decision each of us can make today to start practicing the art of deciding.
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck between options, waiting for certainty, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on moving forward.

What happens when a nonprofit merger becomes more than a possibility—and starts to become a reality? In this episode, I sit down with Dave LeVan, CEO of Water for Good, to explore the leadership realities of nonprofit mergers and acquisitions in a funding-constrained environment.
We discuss how leaders can navigate a merger without losing sight of the mission, culture, or people who make the organization effective—and why strong Board and leadership buy-in is essential to turning a merger from a theoretical conversation into a successful reality.
It’s a candid conversation about the opportunities, challenges, and leadership choices that can determine whether a nonprofit merger simply combines organizations—or creates something stronger.

What if we could stop human trafficking before exploitation ever begins?
In this episode, I speak with John Molineux, CEO & Founder of Love Justice International, about the organization’s innovative approach to disrupting human trafficking at the point of risk. Operating in more than 20 countries, Love Justice uses a  transit-monitoring model to identify potential trafficking situations and intervene before individuals are exploited.
John shares what they’ve learned about how trafficking happens, why traditional approaches often intervene too late, and how prevention, technology, and human connection can work together to disrupt trafficking networks and protect vulnerable people.

In this episode, Greg sits down with Allison Wyatt to explore how nonprofit compensation systems can unintentionally reinforce inequity—and what leaders can do about it. They discuss why percentage-based raises often widen pay gaps, where bias can creep into compensation decisions, what today's leaders need to know about pay transparency, and practical strategies for creating clearer, more equitable pay structures that support both employees and organizational mission.

To contact Allison:
Website:  www.edgilitytalent.com
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonwyatt/

What if the biggest barriers to nonprofit fundraising are the misconceptions board members believe?
Greg Nielsen and Samantha Heffner debunk six common fundraising myths that keep nonprofit boards from reaching their full potential. They discuss why every board member has valuable connections to share, why fundraising is about relationships rather than wealth, how AI is reshaping nonprofit development, and why strong partnerships between boards and development staff are essential.
Whether you're a board member, executive director, or development professional, you'll gain practical strategies to strengthen board engagement, build a culture of ambassadorship, and increase your organization's impact—without changing your mission.