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The Influential Nonprofit

by Maryanne Dersch
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About the show

You want your nonprofit to make the biggest impact possible on those you serve and to do that you need a community of support. Each week, join Maryanne Dersch, nonprofit revolutionary, as she interviews nonprofit leaders who are growing their influence to raise more money and do more good. If you want to fundraise with ease, build better relationships with board and staff, or just need a shot of fresh ideas and inspiration, this show is for you.

Latest episodes

  • What Makes Us Say Yes?

    October 8, 2026 · 25 min

    Why do people say yes or pull away even when the choice seems logical? Explore how trust, safety, autonomy, and the freedom to say no shape meaningful decisions.   Key Takeaways: Decisions are shaped by trust, safety, desire, fear, and…

  • Allison Wyatt: Building Your Personal Board

    October 1, 2026 · 25 min

    Running a nonprofit can be lonely, and your board of directors may never think about your growth as a leader. In this episode, Allison Wyatt explains how to build a personal "circle of champions," so you always have someone to call when…

  • Stop Looking for New Donors, Activate the Ones You Have

    September 24, 2026 · 18 min

    At 60, Maryanne discovered her hair had been naturally wavy all along — she'd just never created the conditions for it to show. In this solo episode, she turns that surprise into a fundraising lesson: your next donor, partner, and big idea…

  • Jeanine Becker: Aligning Personal Growth with Strategy

    September 17, 2026 · 35 min

    By gathering the right people around a bold vision instead of trying to carry everything alone, nonprofit leaders can completely transform their strategy. In this episode, you’ll hear how shifting paradigms, redesigning meetings, and…

  • The Surprising Power of Doing Nothing

    September 10, 2026 · 27 min

    Tired of chasing donors and over-following up? Learn how stepping back, releasing control, and trusting the “edge of your agency” can transform your donor relationships.   Key Takeaways: Obsessing over the perfect number of follow-ups…

  • Why Donors Pull Back

    September 3, 2026 · 26 min

    Scarcity-driven fundraising tactics-chasing, over-following up, pushing too soon-might be quietly sabotaging your donor relationships. In this episode, Maryanne Dersch shows you how to shift from pressure to flow. Key Takeaways: Scarcity…

  • Tony Martignetti: Easy and Accessible Planned Giving

    August 27, 2026 · 37 min

    Scared of planned giving because it feels too technical, expensive, or “only for big institutions”? In this episode, you’ll learn how even the smallest nonprofit can launch a simple, effective planned giving program in just one…

  • The Power of Not Going it Alone

    August 20, 2026 · 33 min

    What if you didn’t have to choose between trusting an expert and trusting yourself? In this solo episode, Maryanne unpacks how to find the right guide to navigate uncertainty—without ever giving up your agency, autonomy, or…