In the second part of our interview with Greg Stier, we dive deep into the gritty realities of nonprofit sustainability, research-driven pivots, and masterful fundraising principles. Greg shares vulnerable stories from the early struggling days, research that initially devastated him but ultimately transformed their approach, and specific fundraising encounters that demonstrate both the art and heart of development work. We'll discuss: Strategic pivots and scaling Dare2Share for global impact. O...
Jul 07, 2025•33 min•Ep. 45
In this first part of a compelling two-part interview, coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Greg Stier to explore the origins of Dare2Share Ministries. Greg shares his personal journey from a challenging upbringing to discovering his calling to equip teens to share the gospel. He recounts the transformational impact of his youth pastor’s vision and how it inspired Dare2Share’s mission to mobilize the next generation for Christ. We'll discuss: Greg’s early years and the profound inf...
Jun 23, 2025•23 min•Ep. 44
In this enlightening episode, Tim Needham and Mary Valloni are joined by Josh Roberts of Qashar Ministries to discuss a game-changing approach to donor engagement. Josh shares his insights on donor communication, consistency, and the importance of relationship-building. His strategy has not only increased giving but also deepened connections with donors, turning occasional supporters into lifelong advocates. We'll discuss: The importance of consistent, clear communication with donors. Why small,...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 43
In this powerful episode, Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Katie and Rudy Gleason, founders of the nonprofit Because of Kennedy. Their journey began with a devastating loss, but evolved into a mission that has impacted countless lives in Ethiopia. Katie and Rudy share how their daughter Kennedy's legacy inspired them to launch their nonprofit, overcoming unimaginable grief to bring hope and empowerment to vulnerable children and families. Their story is a testament to resilience, faith...
May 26, 2025•51 min•Ep. 42
In this insightful episode, coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Matt Peeples, founder of The Kairos Network, to discuss balancing faith and practicality in nonprofit leadership. Matt shares how his journey of planting churches and launching The Kairos Network taught him the importance of discerning between faith-driven risks and unwise decisions. Through powerful stories and practical advice, Matt highlights the value of humility, learning from failure, and building a team to achi...
May 12, 2025•48 min•Ep. 41
In this insightful episode, Tim Needham and Mary Valloni explore the importance of having a business plan for your nonprofit. They clarify misconceptions about business plans, differentiate them from strategic plans, and share practical advice for crafting a plan that sets your nonprofit up for success. We'll discuss: What is a Nonprofit Business Plan? Business Plan vs. Strategic Plan The Power of Clarity Practical Steps for Drafting Your Plan To register for our upcoming free webinar on May 8th...
Apr 28, 2025•48 min•Ep. 40
In this heartfelt episode, coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni sit down with Emily Needham to discuss a challenge many nonprofit leaders face: what to do when your spouse doesn’t share your nonprofit calling. Emily shares her journey of supporting Tim’s mission at Restoration House STL, balancing her own passions, and embracing her role outside the nonprofit. Together, they unpack the dynamics of spousal support and offer practical advice for navigating this often-complex aspect of nonprofit le...
Apr 14, 2025•48 min•Ep. 39
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, this episode tackles one of the most emotionally charged questions for nonprofit entrepreneurs: Can you take a salary from your nonprofit? Tim and Mary break down the misconceptions, fears, and practical realities of compensating yourself while leading a mission-driven organization. We'll discuss: The emotional challenges of taking a salary in a nonprofit Why nonprofit leaders should feel comfortable being compensated Strategies for deter...
Mar 31, 2025•46 min•Ep. 38
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this inspiring episode, Jerry Harris, an experienced nonprofit leader and advo...
Mar 17, 2025•52 min•Ep. 37
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, our coaches discuss one of the most overlooked yet critical aspe...
Mar 03, 2025•40 min•Ep. 36
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Mary and Tim break down the three essential asks every nonprofit...
Feb 17, 2025•41 min•Ep. 35
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Eric Porter to discuss the journey of...
Feb 03, 2025•50 min•Ep. 34
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Mary and Tim share their best tips and strategies for organizing...
Jan 20, 2025•36 min•Ep. 33
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Brandon Boos, Missions and Disciplesh...
Jan 06, 2025•53 min•Ep. 32
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Mary chats with Dr. Daniel Gilbert, Co-Founder and CEO of EmPowe...
Dec 23, 2024•49 min•Ep. 31
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Mary takes a deep dive into the Donor’s Journey—the step-by-step...
Dec 09, 2024•43 min•Ep. 30
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this heartfelt episode, Mary and Tim explore the transformative power of grati...
Nov 25, 2024•43 min•Ep. 29
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, our coaches dive into a topic every nonprofit leader cares about...
Nov 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 28
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, our coaches chat with Kurt Wilson, Founder and Executive Directo...
Oct 28, 2024•48 min•Ep. 27
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Mary and Tim are joined by Mark and Adena Delaney, founders of T...
Oct 14, 2024•59 min•Ep. 26
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, our coaches dive into the importance of having a trusted support...
Sep 30, 2024•41 min•Ep. 25
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary tackle a challenge that every nonprofit leader face...
Sep 16, 2024•53 min•Ep. 24
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with David Godbout, a passionate community...
Sep 02, 2024•47 min•Ep. 23
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Chris Wiggs, the Founding Pastor of R...
Aug 19, 2024•45 min•Ep. 22
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary discuss the importance of identifying and challengi...
Aug 05, 2024•49 min•Ep. 21
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim chats with Doyle Robinson, the co-founder and Executive Dire...
Jul 22, 2024•43 min•Ep. 20
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Lucas Rouggly, the founder and Execut...
Jul 08, 2024•42 min•Ep. 19
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary chat with Don Gilbert, Founder and Executive Direct...
Jun 24, 2024•46 min•Ep. 18
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary sit down with Patrick Phanthanusorn, the founder an...
Jun 10, 2024•53 min•Ep. 17
Hosted by nonprofit coaches Tim Needham and Mary Valloni, each episode of the Start and Grow Your Nonprofit Podcast is designed to bring together nonprofit entrepreneurs who have successfully built impactful organizations from the ground up. Join us as we dive into their journeys, share their insights, and learn how to start and grow a strong, sustainable nonprofit that transforms lives, communities, and the world. In this episode, Tim and Mary chat with Diera Mendez, the co-founder and Co-Execu...
May 27, 2024•47 min•Ep. 16
