The Financial Skills Playlist: Five Essential Episodes for Nonprofit Leaders

Strong nonprofit leadership requires more than passion for the mission. It requires financial confidence — the ability to understand the numbers, ask the right questions, and lead with clarity when resources are tight. One of the clearest messages we’ve heard from listeners recently, especially following Episode #351 with Stephen Newland, is this:

“I wish I had built my financial confidence sooner.”

To support leaders working on this critical skill, we’ve curated The Financial Skills Playlist — five standout episodes from Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership that tackle financial literacy, sustainability, and confidence from multiple angles.

Featured Episodes in this Playlist:

• Episode #177 – Kevin Briscoe (Kent, WA)
A practical look at financial oversight and what nonprofit leaders must understand to steward resources responsibly.

• Episode #202 – Melissa Galasso (Charlotte, NC)
Why financial transparency, audit readiness, and internal controls are leadership issues — not just finance team tasks.

• Episode #234 – Jessica McClain (Washington, DC)
How CFO-level thinking strengthens decision-making and long-term organizational stability.

• Episode #262 – Morgan Falor (San Jose, CA)
What leaders need to do when donors and dollars are down — and how financial clarity builds resilience.

• Episode #351 – Stephen Newland (Atlanta, GA)
A powerful conversation that sparked meaningful listener feedback about the confidence gap many nonprofit leaders feel around finances.

These episodes are especially valuable for executive directors, CEOs, and senior leaders who want to lead with greater confidence in the year ahead.

Explore the full playlist and FOLLOW the show here: https://www.podpage.com/your-path-to-nonprofit-leadership/

If financial confidence is a skill you’re actively building — or one you wish you had strengthened earlier — this playlist is a great place to start.