In this episode of Profiting with Nonprofits, we sit down with Brian Party, founder of Nonprofit Marketplace and former Boys & Girls Club CEO, to unpack the realities of grant writing and nonprofit growth. Brian shares practical insights on why grants aren’t “free money,” the importance of strategy and measurable outcomes, and how nonprofits can build sustainable funding through planning, relationships, and smart resource development. A candid, experience-driven conversation filled with real-world advice for nonprofit leaders and aspiring grant writers alike.

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Lori Muñoz is a fundraising strategist and corporate partnerships expert who helps nonprofits navigate and secure corporate grants with clarity and confidence. Through her fundraising agency and innovative corporate grants matching programs, she supports organizations in identifying aligned opportunities, building strong partnerships, and moving beyond transactional fundraising toward sustainable, value-driven collaborations.

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Darryl Hatton, Founder and CEO of ConnectionPoint, joins the show to unpack what nonprofits often misunderstand about fundraising technology, fees, and donor experience. A serial entrepreneur who entered the sector while helping his son’s lacrosse team raise funds, Darryl shares how ConnectionPoint has helped power over 200,000 projects worldwide and raise more than $400 million. The conversation dives into the real costs behind “free” fundraising platforms, the pros and cons of tipping versus fee-recovery models, and why fundraising should be treated as marketing—not just transaction processing. Darryl explains how reducing friction, building trust with donors, and investing in smart technology enables nonprofits to raise more while respecting their communities and long-term sustainability.

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Linda Lysakowski joins the show to share insights from her decades-long career as a fundraising consultant, author, and educator. Widely regarded as one of the original voices in modern fundraising, Linda has advised nonprofits of all sizes, authored nearly 40 books, and trained fundraising professionals around the world. She specializes in building strong donor relationships, promoting ethical fundraising practices, and equipping nonprofits—especially smaller organizations—with practical strategies to achieve sustainable, long-term impact.

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Daniel Grunstein, CEO of Crowded, joins the show to explore one of the nonprofit sector’s most overlooked challenges: the back office. He explains why nonprofit banking and financial operations differ fundamentally from those of for-profit businesses, and how fragmented systems, high staff turnover, and limited finance resources create risk, inefficiency, and reporting errors. Daniel also shares how Crowded was built specifically for nonprofits—simplifying banking, budgeting, and compliance by centralizing financial activity, reducing friction, and giving leaders full visibility and control. The conversation underscores why clean, intuitive financial infrastructure is essential for nonprofits to remain compliant, build trust, and focus more resources on mission-driven impact.

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Yermi Kurkus joins the show, Chief Strategy Officer, to unpack why strategy—done right—is the foundation of sustainable success for both nonprofits and businesses. He shares his unconventional journey from pre-med to psychology to organizational strategy, explaining how his “People Flow” framework puts people at the center of every effective strategy. The conversation explores how to simplify complex plans, align the right people with the mission, and bridge the gap between long-term vision and day-to-day execution. Yermi also emphasizes the importance of focusing on one priority at a time, measuring progress in real time, and applying these principles across organizations of all sizes to avoid overwhelm and drive consistent growth.

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Dr. Victoria Boyd shares her journey from a 32-year career in education to becoming a leading nonprofit marketing strategist and founder of The Philanthropist Foundation. She explains her core philosophy: nonprofits must think like entrepreneurs, using strong marketing and storytelling to drive fundraising and long-term sustainability. Victoria emphasizes that marketing and fundraising are inseparable, that impact-focused messaging matters more than organizational struggle, and that donor relationships should be nurtured year-round—not just on Giving Tuesday. She also discusses her work in nonprofit training, AI adoption for nonprofits, and her books, including the Nonprofit AI Playbook and an upcoming universal board orientation handbook designed to strengthen nonprofit capacity.

Ryan Levin joins the show to share his journey into the nonprofit sector and what it truly takes to run a successful organization today. Drawing from his background in education, social impact work, and an MBA, Ryan explains why nonprofits must operate with the same discipline, professionalism, and strategic mindset as businesses. He also breaks down how modern donors think, why smaller organizations can compete with larger nonprofits through agility and technology, and how intentional marketing, strong governance, and meaningful donor engagement drive long-term sustainability and growth.

You can connect with Ryan Levin on LinkedIn.

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