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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March 26, 2024

Future Nonprofit Season 2 (Official Trailer)

Future Nonprofit is back for Season 2, featuring a new lineup of visionary nonprofit leaders plus nonprofit-adjacent experts navigating the rapidly changing world and scaling social impact with innovation, boldness, and empa…

Jan. 30, 2024

[BONUS] 2024 Nonprofit Leaders Reading Guide

The organizations that we work with are structured and operating for where they used to be, not where they are today, much less where we're heading. And in today's pace of change, we as leaders have to be operating and struc…

Jan. 16, 2024

[BONUS] 9 Nonprofit Trends to Watch for in 2024

“There's a younger generation of donors who really don't see themselves as much a donor as they do generous and wanting to stand for certain values. And so their contribution… is an expression of the injustice that they want…

Dec. 19, 2023

Happy Holidays!

Thank you for an amazing Season 1 of Future Nonprofit! We will be taking a break for the holidays and returning in 2024 with Season 2.

Dec. 5, 2023

WFP Innovation Accelerator: Bernhard Kowatsch - Foundations for Success

"I think this is when it hit me there must be a lot more ideas, innovation, and startups out there that could actually make a difference and could be transforming the way we're looking at the world, but they never have a cha…

Nov. 21, 2023

Homeboy: Tom Vozzo - Creating Space for Everyone to Thrive

"Society throws up a lot of hurdles to people really trying to do it the right way, right? We, and the rest of society, should knock down those hurdles, but also give space so that people can thrive.” - Tom Vozzo Success has…

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About the Host

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

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