Best Nonprofit Pulse Podcasts (2024)

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Holly Feldman on Northern Sky and Nonprofit Succession Planning 39:47

12d ago39:47

39:47

While the Green Bay Packers have announced the succession plan for retiring team President Mark Murphy a year in advance, most nonprofits don’t have the luxury of planning for succession in leadership positions. Northern Sky Theater is one of the few that had a plan in place for the transition, and new Managing Director Holly Feldman joined the pod…

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Email Marketing for Nonprofits: How to Engage More Donors and Increase Donations 44:05

14d ago44:05

44:05

Building an email list is not just about numbers. It's your organization's lifeline to connecting with supporters and securing donations. So how can your organization effectively expand its email list to enhance impact and ensure long term sustainability? Learn how to use email marketing for nonprofits to engage more donors and increase donations w…

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20 Years of the Door County Triathlon with Sean Ryan 30:11

22h ago30:11

30:11

The Door County Triathlon returns to Egg Harbor this weekend, bringing 2,000 athletes to Murphy Park. Director Sean Ryan joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to reflect on 20 years of the event, the impact of the late Mark Ernst, and how the Tri helped change the face of the Door County visitor.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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Disability & Film Production (Part 2) - Blind Filmmaker James Rath 27:43

5d ago27:43

27:43

Joeita speaks to blind filmmaker James Rath about his journey in film production and direction. Part 2 of a 2-part series. Highlights Blindness, the Gaze & Filmmaking - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing James Rath - Legally Blind Film Director, Accessibility Advocate & Speaker (01:56) Becoming a Blind Filmmaker (02:20) The Impact of YouTube (04:4…

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What We Do On the Surface We Also Drink - A Conversation with Greg Coulthurst 46:22

5d ago46:22

46:22

That’s a well known fact in Soil and Water Conservation Department circles and the people who work in those Wisconsin departments spend their days carrying out a mission of conservation and environmental advocacy to prevent pollution. Greg Coulthurst has been at it for more than three decades in Door County and the Door County SWCD conservationist …

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The Senate Page: Isabella Dereszkiewicz Goes to Washington 26:34

7d ago26:34

26:34

Jacksonport resident and Sevastopol High School student Isabella Dereszkiewicz-Hodowany did what no other Door County student has achieved: she was accepted into the U.S. Senate Page program. Living at the Capitol for six months and working each day on the Senate floor, she witnessed the creation of legislation both small and large – including deba…

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Disability & Film Production (Part 1) - Ophira Calof, Disabled Producers Lab 30:05

11d ago30:05

30:05

Joeita speaks to scriptwriter and disabled TV producer Ophira Calof about the Disabled Producers Lab a new program designed to teach production skills to disabled women and trans creators. Part 1 of a 2 part series. Highlights Disability Stereotypes - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Ophira Calof – Writer, Performer & Facilitator (01:54) Crippin…

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A Summer of Music with Sam Watson 26:54

15d ago26:54

26:54

There are some 1,000 music performances happening in Door County between June and October and we have them all for you in the Peninsula Pulse’s Summer Music Preview – Part I (June through July, out now) and Part II (August through October, out July 26). Pulse arts & entertainment reporter Sam Watson joins Debra Fitzgerald to talk about what it take…

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Behind the Door with Kevin O’Donnell 36:00

19d ago36:00

36:00

When Kevin O’Donnell moved to the Southern Door town of Clay Banks seven years ago, he immediately found himself drawn to the people and scenes of the peninsula. He turned his lens and his pen increasingly toward the overlooked stories of the county, particularly those south of the bridge. O’Donnell joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about his new …

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Transforming Music Education with Charlie Eckhardt 49:27

21d ago49:27

49:27

Should music education change? That’s the question Charlie Eckhardt has been mulling throughout his final year as the leader of the band at Gibraltar School, where he has taught for 24 years. He talks to Myles Dannhausen Jr. about leaving the classroom and how small-school music education might need to change to keep kids (and teachers) engaged.…

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Sexuality, Disability & Caregivers - Sex Educator Rachele Manett 27:51

25d ago27:51

27:51

Joeita speaks to sex educator and host of AMI-tv's "That Sex Show," Rachele Manett, about how parents and caregivers of youths with disabilities can have meaningful conversations about sex, sexuality and gender identity. Highlights Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Rachele Manett (01:30) KNEDS - Knowledge Network of Expertise in Disability and Se…

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Big Change at the Local League 43:28

26d ago43:28

43:28

Long-time member and leader of the Door County League of Women Voters, Susan Kohout, is retiring, and Ann Morgan has been selected to lead the non-partisan organization into the future. Both women talk with Debra Fitzgerald about the League’s founding, current issues of importance and what the future may hold.…

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Nonprofit Innovation: Innovation for Social Change - Leah Kral, Mercatus Center 26:52

28d ago26:52

26:52

Some would say the most successful nonprofits are those that innovate. By pursuing creativity and embracing new approaches, nonprofits can maximize their impact and address complex issues more efficiently. However, turning innovative ideas into action is not an easy task. So what strategies can nonprofits employ to effectively transform their ideas…

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Water Quality With the Door County Environmental Council 1:05:29

28d ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Mark Villers, a Door County Environmental Council board member, talks with Debra Fitzgerald about the Door County Environmental Council’s history, current mission, what is and isn’t working to protect our water quality and the phosphorus testing the organization will do this summer.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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Disability & Self-Defence - Martial Artist Jim Turk 30:26

1M ago30:26

30:26

Joeita speaks to blind self-defence instructor and Brazilian Ju-jitsu practitioner Jim Turk about the relationship between martial arts and self-confidence for People with Disabilities. Highlights The Benefits of Self-Defence - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Jim Turk, Martial Artist & Self-Defence Instructor (01:56) Practicing Brazilian Jiu-Ji…

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Listening to Youth Through Art 26:32

1M ago26:32

26:32

This week’s Pulse features art and writing from Dor County students who took part in a project related to Rebecca Carlton’s new installation, “Are We Listening?”. Debra Fitzgerald joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about her experience working with local high school students to produce art, essays and mixed media about the issues they are most conc…

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How to (Successfully) Transplant to Door County 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

Freelancers and part-time writers help Peninsula Pulse staff round out coverage of the county and Mike Bacsi is the latest such member, covering Door County restaurants and the dining scene. Mike and his wife, Patti, transplanted to Door County during the pandemic, retiring to a vacation home they’d long loved. So many others also take this leap of…

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Dramatizing Blindness - Devon Healey 33:18

1M ago33:18

33:18

Joeita speaks to Devon Healey, assistant professor of disability studies at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto, about her research into the dramatization and perception of blindness in theatre. Healey is also an award-winning actor, co-founder of Peripheral Theater and the author of “Dramatizing Blind…

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Searching in St. Andrews with Sean Zak 52:08

1M ago52:08

52:08

Golf.com senior writer Sean Zak joins the podcast to talk about his new book, Searching in St. Andrews: Finding the Meaning of Golf During the Game’s Most Turbulent Summer. The Sturgeon Bay native (and former Peninsula Pulse golf contributor) talks to Myles Dannhausen Jr. about covering the battles between LIV and the PGA Tour, exploring the birthp…

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Do We Need a National Disability Insurance Plan? 29:47

2M ago29:47

29:47

Joeita speaks to Hubert van Niekirk, Executive Director of Every Canadian Counts, about a campaign to create a National Disability Insurance Plan in Canada. Highlights Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Hubert Van Kiekerk, Executive Director for Every Canadian Counts (01:25) The Proposed National Disability Insurance Plan (02:56) Potential Impact …

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DCA Season Highlights with Cari Lewis 23:52

2M ago23:52

23:52

The Door Community Auditorium released a summer slate full of amazing new bands and old favorites this month. Cari Lewis joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the shows she is most excited for, how the schedule comes together, and standing out in a local music scene with more options than ever before.…

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The 3 Pillars of Nonprofit Capacity Building - Kimberly Thornbury, The Murdock Trust 31:18

2M ago31:18

31:18

Nonprofit capacity building is the cornerstone of organizational growth and sustainability. By investing in capacity building, nonprofits can strengthen their infrastructure and expand their reach within the communities they serve. So what are some practical steps nonprofits can take to initiate capacity building efforts? Learn about the 3 pillars …

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Electing a President with the Popular Vote 30:28

2M ago30:28

30:28

Five of our 46 presidents came into office without winning the most popular votes nationwide. A movement to change that has gained momentum, with many states now signed on to the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. The compact would change the way we elect our president from the winner-take-all Electoral College, to a one-vote, one-person pop…

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Exploring Accessible Travel with Christa Couture 27:56

2M ago27:56

27:56

Joeita previews Season 5 of AMI-tv's "Postcards from..." with the show’s new host, Author & Artist Christa Couture. Christa discusses her travels to various parts of Canada, the challenges of travelling with a prosthetic, and the joy of exploring new places with all 5 senses. Highlights: Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Christa Couture – Writer,…

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The Volunteer Gap with Kelly Hellmann and Amy Kohnle 41:50

2M ago41:50

41:50

Door County’s nonprofit community, like most of the country, is grappling with a shortage of volunteers at a time when their services are in more demand than ever before. Kelly Hellmann, the coordinator of Volunteer Connections for the United Way, joins the podcast with United Way Executive Director Amy Kohnle to talk about the need in Door County …

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Into Shadowcliff, and Talkin’ Hoops with Orson Dutmer 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

Myles Dannhausen Jr. gives a glimpse of the Early Summer edition of Door County Living and the pain of finding an error in his story about the fascinating cliff-hanging structure known as Shadowcliff. Then, he’s joined by Orson Dutmer, the 13 year-old co-host of Hot Takes Hoops, to talk about what’s next for the Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA Playoffs an…

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Cooking Without Looking: Tips for the Blind Chef 28:57

2M ago28:57

28:57

Joeita discusses tips and tricks for blind home cooks with Renee Rentmeester, executive producer of the "Cooking Without Looking" TV show and podcast. She shares safety tips as well as accessible tricks of the trade. Highlights Cooking & Blindness - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Renee Rentmeester of “Cooking Without Looking” TV Show and Podca…

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Ephraimitis! With Cody Schreck 34:24

2M ago34:24

34:24

Water-born illnesses aren’t new to Door County, as Ephraim Historical Foundation director Cody Schreck wrote in a recent History Hub column in the Peninsula Pulse. He joins the podcast to talk to Myles Dannhausen Jr. about an e coli outbreak in Ephraim in the 1950s, plus a little history about an estate on Horseshoe Island and 75 years of the Ephra…

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The Value of Connection: 2024 Philanthropy Issue 26:49

2M ago26:49

26:49

Sam Watson joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the weak ties and the value of connections in battling the “epidemic of loneliness” outlined in a 2023 Surgeon General’s report. The topic is the focus of the 2024 Door County Living Philanthropy Issue, on newsstands now.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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Unshrinking: Facing Fatphobia - Kate Manne 30:18

2M ago30:18

30:18

Joeita speaks with Kate Mann, Associate Professor Cornell University's Sage School of Philosophy & author of "Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia," which draws on personal experience & rigorous research to expose how size discrimination harms everyone, and how to combat it. Highlights The Insidiousness of Fatphobia - Opening Remarks (00:00) Society’…

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Door County Wedding Trends with Aleah Kidd 26:36

2M ago26:36

26:36

This year’s edition of Door Wedding is now on newsstands, and editor Aleah Kidd joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the stories and trends in the Door County wedding industry.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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"No Community Stays Unique By Accident" 25:38

2M ago25:38

25:38

Myles Dannhausen revisits the words and advice of Ed McMahon of the Urban Land Institute, who visited the county 15 years ago and gave his advice on how the county could manage growth while preserving its essential character. Plus, a look at what the Door County Half Marathon has brought to the peninsula.…

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Increasing Impact With Sustainable Nonprofit Collaboration - Michelle Shumate, Network for Nonprofit and Social Impact 23:08

2M ago23:08

23:08

We now have new data from a national study on sustainable nonprofit collaboration. The study contains case studies and insights into how nonprofits can benefit from collaborating with like-minded organizations. But what does this mean for your nonprofit? How can your organization get started? Learn how to increase impact with sustainable nonprofit …

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Addressing Period Poverty 30:31

2M ago30:31

30:31

Joeita speaks to Danielle Kaftarian, Executive Director of the Period Purse, about menstrual equity and what needs to change to ensure that all people who menstruate have access to period products. Highlights Period Poverty & Menstrual Equity - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Danielle Kaftarian, Executive Director of the Period Purse (01:22) Im…

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The Tourism, Housing and Isolation Impact on Community Health 42:45

3M ago42:45

42:45

Tourism, housing and isolation rose to the top of areas of concern identified recently by a leadership team while developing the County of Door’s latest Community Health Improvement Plan. Shauna Blackledge, Door County Public Health strategist, joins Debra Fitzgerald to talk about those areas of concern, the focus areas they’ve adopted to address t…

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Creating a Shared Vision for Tourism 48:26

3M ago48:26

48:26

Julie Gilbert and Amanda Stuck of Destination Door County join Debra Fitzgerald to talk about Destination Door County's efforts to make local goals part of the organization's tourism picture.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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Financial Planning for Children with Disabilities 28:41

3M ago28:41

28:41

Joeita speaks to financial advisor Ron Malis about estate planning and financial management for a child with a disability. Highlights Financial Planning for a Child with a Disability - Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Ron Malis, Financial Advisor & Founder of Reegan Financials (01:08) Getting Started Working with People with Disabilities (02:08)…

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How’s the Health of Door County Water? 26:17

3M ago26:17

26:17

That’s what we wanted to know for this year’s Peninsula Pulse Sustainability issue. We dig into almost 20-years-worth of data on test results, and research the improvements, programs and practices designed to protect the health of our groundwater, our drinking water and our beach water. Myles Dannhausen Jr. previews the issue with Debra Fitzgerald …

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Nonprofit Development: Corporate Partnerships Beyond Money - Lynn Margherio, Cradles to Crayons 35:15

3M ago35:15

35:15

In nonprofit fundraising and development, corporate partnerships can play a huge role in funding your mission. But how can nonprofits leverage relationships and partnerships with businesses beyond just money? Learn about corporate partnerships beyond money from our conversation with Lynn Margherio!Nonprofit Pulse is a podcast that explores trends, …

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What's the Big Stink? with Virge Temme 32:33

3M ago32:33

32:33

What's up with manure management and how are agricultural land uses impacting Door County water quality? Those questions will be answered during a League of Women Voters public forum scheduled for Tuesday, April 23. A diverse panel of experts has been assembled and the event will be moderated by Virge Temme – who chairs the League's natural resourc…

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Long-Term Disability Claims Explained 32:19

3M ago32:19

32:19

Joeita speaks disability lawyer Sivan Tumarkin of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP about long-term disability claims and how to apply for them. Highlights The Ins and Outs of Long-Term Disability Claims – Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Sivan Tumarkin, disability lawyer and the National Co-Managing Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP (01:14) What is Long-Term …

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Todd Haleen of Lakeshore Adventures 49:17

3M ago49:17

49:17

When Todd Haleen built the new home of Lakeshore Adventures in Baileys Harbor in 2022, he didn’t expect to become the target of social media vitriol, especially after his plans had been met with no opposition in the planning stage. He joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to discuss what he hoped to accomplish with his building, why he designed it the way he …

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Sexual Assault Victim Support with Sophie Sielen 43:58

3M ago43:58

43:58

One in four girls and one in 13 boys in the U.S. experiences sexual assault or violence. It happens everywhere, including here. Sophie Sielen, a victim advocate for Door County with the Sexual Assault Center for Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin, ought to know. She deals with the reality of these statistics every day. Here, she talks with Debr…

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Mental Health, Lawyers & the Law 27:04

3M ago27:04

27:04

Joeita speaks with Beth Beattie and Carole Dagher about their new book “The Right Not to Remain Silent: The Truth About Mental Health in the Legal Profession” which discusses mental health and well-being amongst legal professionals. Highlights Mental Health Within the Legal Profession – Opening Remarks (00:00) Introducing Beth Beattie & Carole Dagh…

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1111 Mound Street: A Tale from the Life of Melissa Ripp 28:58

3M ago28:58

28:58

Tales of Our Lives, the story slam presented each spring by the Women’s Fund of Door County, is coming to the Gould Theater on April 20. Slammer Melissa Ripp joins Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the slam experience, then Ripp shares one of her stories from her college days in Madison.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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Expanding Child Care in Northern Door with Cindy Trinkner-Peot and Jen Thompson 41:48

3M ago41:48

41:48

There’s more demand for child care than ever in northern Door County, but soon there will also be more capacity. Cindy Trinkner-Peot and Jen Thompson join Myles Dannhausen Jr. to talk about the expansion plans at Northern Door Children’s Center as they enter the final phase of a $3.6 million capital campaign.…

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Disability, Health & Equality 24:21

3M ago24:21

24:21

Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Health Equity 00:52 Barriers Faced by People with Disabilities 06:07 The Canada Excellence Research Chair in Health Equity 07:30 Addressing Health Inequities Highlighted by COVID-19 09:39 Tackling Health Equity in the Canadian Healthcare System 11:02 Understanding Sustainable Community Well-being 15:29 Taking a Criti…

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A New Hotel Proposal for City’s West Waterfront 55:04

3M ago55:04

55:04

Here we go again. Myles Dannhausen Jr. and Debra Fitzgerald discuss the new proposal to build a hotel on Sturgeon Bay’s west waterfront. Plus, an update on the transfer of operations at Scandia Village, and a brief look at Tuesday’s local elections.By Door County Pulse Podcast

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The Question of Genocide with Paul Cohen 32:31

4M ago32:31

32:31

What is genocide and is it a term that describes what’s happening in the war between Israel and Hammas? Debra Fitzgerald is joined by Lawrence University Professor Emeritus Paul Cohen, who talks about writer and philosopher, Hannah Arendt, and her brilliant book, Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil, in the context of today’s war…

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Nonprofit Finance: Current Trends and Best Practices - Stephanie Skryzowski, 100 Degrees Consulting 26:30

4M ago26:30

26:30

You may think of nonprofit finance as an area of your organization that is largely status quo. Set it and forget it. But with economic shifts, evolving regulations, and rapidly growing technology, nonprofit finance is no longer just about balancing the books. It's about strategic planning, sustainability, and making every dollar count toward your m…

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