Future Nonprofit

Future Nonprofit

Join host and award-winning author Ted Vaughn as he uncovers bold strategies and best practices from top nonprofits and social-impact businesses. Hear personal stories and hot takes from inspiring guests navigating the path to a more innovative and impactful future for nonprofit organizations.

New episodes every other week.

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The Generosity Playbook: Gabe Cooper - How to help your donors get their hearts all in
Oct. 29, 2024

The Generosity Playbook: Gabe Cooper - How to help your donors get their hearts all in

“As an employee of a nonprofit, you're maybe blessed to get paid for the work you do every day, but it doesn't mean you care about it any more or less than the people that are giving you money. And so, by drawing them in, yo…
Burning the Boats: Suzy Gray - Applying Big Data Tactics to a Faith-Based Nonprofit
Sept. 20, 2024

Burning the Boats: Suzy Gray - Applying Big Data Tactics to a Faith-Based Nonprofit

"You really have to be committed to your mission because if you are committed to your model and you just do things that serve the model because the model doesn't look broken, but it no longer serves your mission - you lose. …
Leading with Courage: Rev. Dr. Alvin Sanders - Building Healthier Churches for Urban Flourishing
Aug. 27, 2024

Leading with Courage: Rev. Dr. Alvin Sanders - Building Healthier Churches for Urban Flourishing

"95% of the world's pastors have no formal ministry training. And the best thing that we had done in all those years was training pastors and communities of poverty. So we said, “If it's not training urban ministers, it goes…
Formula X: Jurriaan Kamer - Unlocking Speed Through Organizational Design
Aug. 13, 2024

Formula X: Jurriaan Kamer - Unlocking Speed Through Organizational Design

“We want to create an environment where people want to show up with all of their energy and enthusiasm to really do their best work. And at the same time, for that to be aligned with the organization's purpose and goals and …
Tapping Change: Matt Hangen - Transforming Water Access Through a Community-Driven Model
July 9, 2024

Tapping Change: Matt Hangen - Transforming Water Access Through a Community-Driven Model

“As CEO of Water4, every trip I take, I go out to communities, I spend the night and go house to house and see if the taps are working, talk to customers, see what's going on, see what life's really like. And then my job is …
Adversity to Advocacy: Rachel Miller - Pivoting Purpose to Amplify Impact
June 25, 2024

Adversity to Advocacy: Rachel Miller - Pivoting Purpose to Amplify Impact

“At that time, I really thought that money was the biggest issue. What I soon realized was that actually, not having money was not the biggest issue. The biggest issue was that the adults in my life were struggling so deeply…
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About the Host

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Ted Vaughn

Podcast host, Entrepreneur , Author, & Speaker

Co-author of Culture Built My Brand and co-founder of Historic Agency, Ted leads client transformation at Historic. With more than 25 years of nonprofit experience, Ted specializes in executive leadership, brand development, organizational health, and strategic clarity. Ted has spent the majority of his career serving a wide variety of for-profit and nonprofit brands.

Reviews

Relevant, insightful and thought-provoking

"In my role on the leadership team of a San Diego non profit, I am always looking for podcasts that make me think how I could do my job better… and move the needle forward for my organization. I finis…"

Le Beau, M | Nov. 11, 2023

Love this podcast

"5 episodes in and it’s quickly becoming one of my favorites. Truly love the way Ted guides the conversations and draws out the best in each guest."

thepunkards | Sept. 20, 2023

Keeps you on the leading edge

"I was fortunate to have Ted and Mark join me on our podcast, and it’s no surprise that the Future Nonprofit podcast is spot on in terms of identifying and exploring the key issues facing our sector. …"

shootforthestars44 | Aug. 26, 2023

Insightful, Thoughtful, Brilliant

"This is a conversation I’ve been waiting to hear! Ted Vaughn is one of the most brilliant minds I know. He knows how to ask the perfect question and articulate the most complex thought, always wrappe…"

Ur_Conscious | Aug. 18, 2023

Fan of Historic

"This podcast is one more example of the quality work that Historic Agency puts out on a regular basis."

damiller0614 | Aug. 16, 2023

Wow. Now this is Impact storytelling.

"Ted and the Historic team understand nuanced storytelling and how great marketing can be a powerful amplifier. This outstanding podcast transcends basic podcast conversations by combining harrowing a…"

Bendicott | Aug. 11, 2023

Everyone can learn while listening!

"Excellent series of podcasts for any company seeking to improve culture and help people make an impact! Love the production also. Can’t wait to listen to the next one ….."

Yea meaghan! | Aug. 4, 2023

Historic in the making!

"Ted and Mark have not only designed and fostered beautiful relationships within the non-profit sector, they are legends in the space. Their approach to people and vision takes creativity to the next …"

shipitca | Aug. 1, 2023

Obsessed.

"See above."

Rroquet | Aug. 2, 2023

Non profit and high impact

"Love the premise of this podcast and the credibility Ted and Historic Agency brings to the party. Non profits punch above their weight and are resource multipliers in the world wide marketplace of hu…"

Steve, La Jolla Ca | July 30, 2023

Worth Your Time

"I have worked with this team countless times over the years. They not only have a depth of experience but they have a vast network of relationships as well. Definitely worth the limited amount of tim…"

Ryan Sisson | July 31, 2023
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