Nonprofit Mission: Impact is the podcast for nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause.
Interviews of nonprofit experts explore how to make your organization more effective and innovative for greater mission impact.
Hosted by Carol Hamilton, principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting, nonprofit strategic planning and evaluation design consultant.
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Building psychological safety in nonprofit organizations with Michael Randel
In episode 128 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Michael Randel joins Carol to explore how psychological safety—often dismissed as a “soft” concept—plays a critical role in nonprofit team performance, learning, and innovation.
From Guilt to Responsibility: A white nonprofit leaders journey into equity work with Cat Lazaroff
In episode 127 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton speaks with Cat Lazaroff. They talk about her work around engaging white-led and majority-white organizations in meaningful culture change to more inclusive, diverse and equitable cultures.
They explore:
how nonprofit leaders, especially white leaders, can begin and sustain their own equity learning journeys.
Privilege, identity, conflict, organizational culture, and the necessity of holding multiple truths.
how culture transformation isn’t about quick fixes, but rather long-term commitments, courageous relationships, and collective learning.
Navigating Nonprofit Careers with Matt Hugg
In episode 126 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Matt Hugg discuss the unique landscape of nonprofit careers.
Together, they explore:
what makes nonprofit work meaningful and distinctive, including the opportunities and challenges for those transitioning into or advancing within the sector.
how nonprofit professionals can align their skills and passions,
how to navigate career shifts, and maintain their connection to mission-driven work.
This conversation offers nonprofit leaders practical wisdom on supporting their teams and nurturing their own professional journeys.
Embodied leadership for nonprofits with LeeAnn Mallorie
In episode 124 of Nonprofit Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and LeeAnn Mallorie discuss navigating leadership from a place of embodiment, resilience, and grace. They explore:
how tuning into the body can help leaders make better choices, weather organizational turbulence, and come through crisis with renewed purpose.
How our effectiveness and influence are deeply tied to how we relate to ourselves—and that honoring our inner wisdom is not a luxury, but a necessity in today’s climate of uncertainty and change.
Building community through nonprofits with James Young
In episode 122 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and James Young discuss the role of community, social innovation, and problem-solving in nonprofit leadership. They explore
how organizations can foster meaningful collaboration,
move beyond traditional silos, and embrace an interdisciplinary approach to tackling complex challenges.
the importance of balancing expertise with curiosity,
strengthening both bonding and bridging social capital, and designing intentional community experiences that drive impact.
Together, they reflect on how associations and nonprofits can evolve to meet the shifting needs of their members and society at large.