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Good Nonsense

Evan Wildstein

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Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 21

Big topics, small talks. Welcome to Good Nonsense, an honest, occasional show about life in the nonprofit sector. Visit GoodNonsense.org for more fun.

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AI Philanthropy (probably) Isn’t Coming — with Jonah Nigh

Season 3 · Episode 2

Sunday, November 8, 2026 • Duration 11:54

Repeat guest and longtime friend Jonah Nigh is back. We shared an office at a small nonprofit in New York City decades ago, and we’ve been trading fundraising wisdom (and bad-idea responses) ever since. On this episode we tackle “that AI philanthropy article” everyone in fundraising keeps forwarding.

Along the way we dive into —

Why the “AI money is about to rain down” argument may be more breathless than brilliant
What the dot-com boom, “Asian philanthropy,” and Craigslist can teach us about big capital and generosity
Why the number two, three, and four leaders at a company may be your better prospects
Kind, cheeky ways to redirect a board member’s “just ask Oprah” idea

It’s practical, honest, and (as always) there’s good nonsense along the way. If you know a nonprofiteer we should invite on the show, let us know at hello@goodnonsense.org!

Mentioned on this episode:

Jonah’s work
Jonah's first Good Nonsense episode
“The Third Wave of American Philanthropy” (article)
The Everywhere Millionaire (book)

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The World's Longest Nonprofit Mail Merge — with Aparna Rae

Season 3 · Episode 1

Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Duration 14:11

Fellow rabble-rouser Aparna Rae joins this conversation for a topic near and dear to a nonprofiteer’s heart: the lack of intellectual rigor (curiosity) in the sector. The kind of rigor that shows up when organizations actually invest in their people, whether or not they have budget funds for it.

Along the way we dive into:

The game of overhead chicken between nonprofits and funders
Why “this is how it’s always been done” keeps us stuck on Encyclopedia Britannica in a world of Google, AI, and more
Who the villains really are (hint: there’s more than one, and philanthropy is on the list)
What to do when your professional development budget is really zero
A cautionary tale about the sector’s longest mail merge

It’s practical, it’s honest, and (as always) there’s good nonsense along the way—including a heartfelt tribute to Clippy. If you know a nonprofiteer we should invite on the show, let us know at hello@goodnonsense.org!

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Aparna’s LinkedIn Coursera The Nonprofit Hive We Are For Good: ImpactUp

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Building Empathy Muscle — with Michael Le

Season 2 · Episode 9

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 • Duration 27:00

Attorney-turned-nonprofiteer Michael Le is a delightful human. The kind you enjoy getting to know. The kind who believes in building “empathy muscle” by planting himself in the mission work… whether or not that work appears on his job description, which we talked about, and more.

Along the way we dive into —

Taking big swings in our nonprofit work
Smashing nonprofit complacency by dreaming
The power of executives checking in on one another
And one wish Michael would make to improve the social sector

It’s practical, it’s honest, and (as always) there’s good nonsense along the way. If you know a nonprofiteer we should invite on the show, let us know at hello@goodnonsense.org!

Mentioned on this episode:

Social Impact Staff Retention project PDS Health Foundation’s Instagram Michael’s LinkedIn The ProImpact Project (connecting executive directors)

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Strategy, Change, and Teal Pumpkins — with Veronica LaFemina

Season 2 · Episode 8

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • Duration 33:00

Ever since Tasha and Evan learned about Veronica LaFemina’s concept of a one-page strategic plan, they were hooked. Years later, it’s been exciting following along as she advises nonprofits on addressing vacancies, siloes, and collective success. On this episode we talked about all of it.

Along the way we dive into —

Being a teenage peer mediator
Making Halloween accessible for more kids
The practical power of “I” instead of “we” statements
Vacancy rates and how they can tank your org’s mission
And one wish Veronica would make to improve the social sector

It’s practical, it’s honest, and (as always) there’s good nonsense along the way. If you know a nonprofiteer we should invite on the show, let us know at hello@goodnonsense.org!

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The Teal Pumpkin Project Tether for really great nonprofit resources Veronica’s thoughts on nonprofit vacancy rates

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Going Beyond Elections to Reimagine Democracy — with Sam Reusch

Season 2 · Episode 7

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • Duration 27:00

Nonprofiteers may not think of “democracy work” as nonprofit work, but it absolutely is. On this episode, Apathy is Boring’s executive director Sam Reusch talks about how democracy is an ongoing conversation—one that helps us decide what type of country, province, or community we want.

Along the way we dive into —

Redefining democracy beyond elections
Why apathy isn’t indifference, it’s disconnection
How nontraditional work can create nonprofit leaders
And one wish Sam would make to improve the social sector

It’s practical, it’s honest, and (as always) there’s good nonsense along the way. If you know a nonprofiteer we should invite on the show, let us know at hello@goodnonsense.org!

Mentioned on this episode:

Apathy is Boring Sam’s LinkedIn

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A totally and completely serious nonprofit meditation—with Evan Wildstein

Season 2 · Episode 6

Thursday, October 9, 2025 • Duration 05:00

Nonprofiteers, as we enter the fun of year-end mishegoss, we know you need a moment to pause, reflect, and smell the bagels. Join us for this brief, five-minute meditation to find your center.

With love, Tasha & Evan

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Being Curious, Empathetic, Affirming, and Helpful — with Tim Parsons

Season 2 · Episode 5

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • Duration 35:00

We were delighted to be Tim Parsons’ first-ever podcast, and what a deep conversation it was. From Dungeons & Dragons to empathy to disorienting dilemmas and beyond, Tim showed us why having different people in the room allows us to do big things.

Along the way we dived into —

Why our work requires idealists, realists, AND practical-ists
Moving people along the journey of transformative volunteering
Putting people outside their comfort zones to build real connection
One wish Tim would make to improve the social sector

It’s practical, it’s honest, and, as always, there’s good nonsense along the way. If you know a nonprofiteer we should invite on the show, let us know at hello@goodnonsense.org!

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Idealist.org Realized Worth Social Impact Supper Club (New York)

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Doing Big Things as an Introverted Leader — with Kimberly Lewis

Season 2 · Episode 4

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 • Duration 34:00

Kimberly Lewis is a wonderfully warm nonprofit leader who pairs grit with grace. From saving an agency from bankruptcy to walking the floor at Goodwill, this conversation with Kimberly shows what true leadership is: presence and heart.

Along the way we dive into —

Balancing introversion with public leadership
Succession planning and preparing the next generation of leaders
Why seeing your people, and having them see you, is a wildly underrated flex
And one wish Kimberly would make to improve the whole of the nonprofit sector

It’s practical, it’s honest, and (as always) there’s good nonsense along the way. If you know a nonprofiteer we should invite on the show, let us know at hello@goodnonsense.org!

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Building a Future We May Never See Ourselves — with Matthew Ratz

Season 2 · Episode 3

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • Duration 28:00

“What is is not what will always be.” If Matthew Ratz had a family crest, this might be the phrase it dons. A nonprofiteer for 15+ years, Matthew weaves that spirit into his social sector work, and beyond—and we spoke about it openly in this episode.

Along the way we dive into —

Inspiring care through stories, not persuasion
Creating transformative experiences for those we serve
Getting boards to dream beyond their day-to-day responsibilities
One wish Matthew would make to magically improve the nonprofit sector

It’s practical, it’s honest, and (as always) there’s good nonsense along the way. If you know a nonprofiteer we should invite on the show, let us know at hello@goodnonsense.org!

Mentioned on this episode:

Matthew’s reluctant presence on LinkedIn The CIA’s 20th century method to sabotage business productivity Corporatization of nonprofits is the death knell of nonprofits (The Nonprofit Hive)

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Getting Nonprofit Loud — with Maia Iva

Season 2 · Episode 2

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 • Duration 28:00

Whether she’s saving Ukrainian animals in need or building scalable nonprofit infrastructure, Maia Iva is an expert in getting loud. And Maia’s work isn’t simply compelling—it’s strategic, resilient, and steeped in values.

On this episode we dived into —

Thinking openly about risk and experimentation
Donor archetyping as a great utility for small(er) organizations
User experience (UX) as a method for getting to know stakeholders
And one wish Maia would make to magically improve the nonprofit sector

It’s practical, it’s honest, and (as always) there’s good nonsense along the way. If you know a nonprofiteer we should invite on the show, let us know at hello@goodnonsense.org!

Mentioned on this episode:

DonorVoice’s work on personality matching Maya’s work getting aid to Ukrainian animals in need Transforming Animal Welfare in Ukraine (The Nonprofit Hive)

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