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The Nonprofit Insider Podcast

Swim Karim

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59:24

Knowing Your Worth (and Adding Tax), A Conversation...

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2026/04/08

In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, Swim sits down with Severina Ware, a leader in people engagement and nonprofit strategy, for a conversation about ambition, intentionality, and career growth in the nonprofit space.Severina shares her perspective on what she’s seeing across the country when it comes to nonprofit professionals, and why volunteer leaders in particular may not be thinking big enough about their careers.Get Severina's insights into her journey navigating imposter

18:59

Cesar Chavez Ramifications, The Cost to Attend Points...

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2026/03/31

How the recent news regarding César Chavez shows us the risks (and rewards) of naming a nonprofit after a person.Plus, the annual Points of Light conference is happening in DC this year. I discuss the cost it will take for me to attend and why some people outside the United States are skipping the conference altogether.Listen to the episode on Apple here: https://bit.ly/Ep74TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastAppleListen to the episode on Spotify here: https://bit.ly/Ep74TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastSpotifyAnd

21:35

A Rant: Why I Hate State Lotteries (and the DC-Based...

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2026/03/11

I hate the lottery. Let’s start there.The average American household spends $665 per year playing state-run lottery games. In fact, Americans spent $105.26 billion on lottery tickets last year alone, making the lottery the most popular form of gambling in the United States.In today’s episode, I talk about why I despise state-run lotteries, why states should stop running them altogether, and why governments should spend more time regulating—and taxing—private gambling enterprises instead of operating

45:46

Why Being “Nice” Isn’t Working Anymore for...

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2026/02/04

AMIRA, AMIRA, AMIRA. The name is making waves in the nonprofit space. And her book is on fire.In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, Swim sits down with Amira Barger, author of The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck and 4 Actions for Real Change.Amira shares what she’s hearing from nonprofit professionals across the country, the emotional weight many people are carrying right now, and the moment she knew this book needed to be written. Together, Swim and Amira explore how niceness

49:06

Episode 70 — Kicking Off 2026 with Sara Keller...

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2026/01/14

Episode 71: Kicking Off 2026 with Sara Keller (Nusenda Credit Union Foundation)We’re kicking off 2026 with a powerful conversation about philanthropy, leadership, and community impact.In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, Swim sits down with Sara Keller, Executive Director of the Nusenda Credit Union Foundation, to explore how New Mexico’s largest credit union has spent the past decade investing deeply in communities across the region.Sara shares her personal journey from nonprofit work

59:54

Faiza Venzant on the State of Nonprofits, DEI,...

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2025/11/05

Faiza Venzant, CVA, Executive Director of the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration (CCVA) and Principal Investigator with the Assessing Diversity and Equity in Volunteer Inclusion project.With over 25 years of leadership experience in volunteer engagement, Faiza brings both a global and deeply personal perspective to the nonprofit sector. In one of the final interviews of the year, Faiza sits down with Swim to get her perspective of the state of nonprofits in Canada and the U.S.,

64:21

Nonprofit Consulting in the Year 2025: A Conversation...

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2025/10/22

In this episode, Swim sits down with Dana Litwin, CVA, an internationally recognized consultant and speaker, to talk candidly about the current state of nonprofits in America. Dana brings her trademark honesty and humor to a conversation that touches on layoffs, financial pressures, and what she’s hearing from nonprofit leaders across the country.Dana also dives into the growing “second job” phenomenon among nonprofit professionals, the realities of running a consulting business in 2025, and how

15:16

Second Jobs and Side Hustles in the Nonprofit Space

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2025/09/11

Episode 68: Nonprofit Wage Penalty, Side Hustles & Second JobsIn this 15-minute episode, Swim Karim takes on the nonprofit wage penalty and the growing reality of second jobs and side hustles in our sector.So why do nonprofits still look down on staff who pick up side hustles or second jobs?

34:33

Ep.67: Layoffs, Dirty Money & A.I. Use — Oh My!

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2025/07/23

In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, Swim Karim tackles three hot-button topics that have the sector buzzing:🧨 “Is everyone getting laid off?” Swim breaks down the wave of leadership layoffs sweeping across the nonprofit sector and what it means for morale, mission, and the myth of job security.💰 “Should your nonprofit take dirty money?” From corporate donors with shady reputations to individual funders with controversial pasts — Swim explores the ethics, hypocrisies, and hard truths

15:52

Ep. 66: Why the 2025 Hurricane Season will be the...

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2025/07/08

Follow Swim on Instagram here: https://bit.ly/TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastInstagramLet’s get this out the way early. 2025 will likely be the most political hurricane season since Hurricane Katrina hit NOLA in 2005. The devastation is Kerrville, TX could potentially mark the start of what will be a treacherous hurricane season.Let me also say this: Nonprofits, continue to be on edge. And it’s not directly from the federal government or the Trump administration. Nonprofits are actually more scared of

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Ep.65: What happens when you get all $20,000 of your...

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2025/06/18

In this personal and powerful solo episode, host Swim Karim shares how working in the nonprofit sector led to $20,000 in student loans being completely forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.🎙 What you’ll hear in this episode:A behind-the-scenes look at Swim’s PSLF journey—from paperwork to payoffWhat nonprofit workers need to know about eligibility (and why now is the time to apply)Why PSLF isn’t just a financial program—it’s a statement about the value of public

71:44

Ep.64 Leadership, Trust & Taking a Chance: A...

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2025/05/09

In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, I have a one-on-one with Pat Addabbo. Pat is the Executive Director of Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS). Under his leadership, OAS has tripled its revenue, expanded its reach, and become a leader in adaptive recreation—providing life-changing outdoor experiences for people of all abilities.Tune in as we discuss:Pat’s journey from Warren Wilson College to leading one of the top adaptive sports nonprofits in the Pacific NorthwestHow OAS is redefining

61:46

Inside MAVA: Leading the Future of Volunteerism with...

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2025/05/02

In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, we’re joined by Niila Hebert, Executive Director, and Polly Roach, Director of Partnership and Evaluation at the Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement (MAVA).With over two decades of sector leadership between them, Niila and Polly take us inside one of the nation’s most respected organizations in the volunteerism space. Together, we unpack what nonprofits are experiencing in 2025—from volunteer trends and funding realities to the weight of

21:19

Rapid Reaction-NCCC is Gone!

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2025/04/18

Episode 62: AmeriCorps NCCC Is Being Dismantled – A Rapid ReactionIn this unfiltered and urgent episode, host Swim Karim delivers a rapid reaction to the breaking news that AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is being dismantled—directly affecting 1,500 young adult participants and potentially signaling broader cuts within national service programs.🎙️ In this episode:A real-time reaction from Swim, a former AmeriCorps memberWhat we know so far about the leadership shake-up and

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Ep,61-Fundraising, Leadership & Community Impact--Why...

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2025/03/19

In this episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast, we’re joined by Camille Ridley, a nonprofit powerhouse with over 20 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, and event production. As the Vice President of Marketing & Development at UCP of Central Arizona, Camille leads major donor strategies, corporate partnerships, and brand-building efforts to drive nonprofit growth.Tune in as we dive into:How Camille builds donor relationships that last.The biggest challenges in nonprofit fundraising

26:49

Getting Fired From a Nonprofit, Part II

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2025/03/05

Episode 60: Getting Fired from a Nonprofit, Part IIGetting fired sucks.In part two of our Getting Fired series host Swim Karim shares more insider stories from listeners about what happens before, during, and after getting let go.Plus, in today’s Five Fast Minutes, he shares his own personal story that almost left him without a job.Note: This is the first part of at least a two-part series on the reality of getting fired in the nonprofit space. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we continue the

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Ep.59-From Warren Wilson to AmeriCorps & Beyond: The...

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2025/02/19

In this engaging episode, Jenn takes us on a personal journey from her early days at Warren Wilson College to her transformative experiences with AmeriCorps, and ultimately into the dynamic world of nonprofit fundraising. She opens up about how these formative chapters shaped her passion for service and provided the foundation for her career in the sector.During our conversation, Jenn dives into several compelling topics, including:Debunking Fundraising Myths: Jen discusses the biggest myth about

36:34

Getting Fired From a Nonprofit

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2025/02/05

Episode 58: Getting Fired from a Nonprofit, Part I & The Trump Administration Effect is realGetting fired sucks.In this raw and uncut episode, host Swim Karim tackles a subject that many shy away from—getting fired in the nonprofit sector. While getting fired isn’t often discussed publicly in the industry, it’s a reality that affects many, sometimes with devastating consequences.Note: This is the first part of at least a two-part series on the reality of getting fired in the nonprofit space

70:10

Elevating Volunteer Management and Engagement: A...

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2025/01/22

Jessica Pang-Parks is a volunteer engagement thought leader who helps organizations build trust, create impact, and inspire belonging. She is the recipient of the 2021 Alison Caird Young Leader Award in recognition of her leadership and excellence in volunteer engagement and the recipient of the 2023 VMPC Exemplary Leader Impact Award in recognition of her contributions to the field as a mentor, leader, trainer, and advocate.Jessica earned her CVA credential in April 2023 and has facilitated Fleming

16:43

Nonprofit Uncut Series: RTO mandates, & why...

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2025/01/08

Episode 56: RTO Mandates, & why nonprofits should avoid them at all costIn this eye-opening episode, host Swim Karim dives into the rising wave of RTO (Return-to-Office) policies and explains why nonprofits have a critical responsibility to offer hybrid or remote work models. Drawing from industry data and firsthand nonprofit experiences, this discussion sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that come with flexible work—especially when mission-driven organizations aim to serve diverse

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