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Thank you so much for tuning into my podcast.  My Nonprofit Nuggets are intended to share you tips, strategies and tools to help you start, support and sustain your nonprofit organization successfully.  My 30 years of experience affords me to hands on experience to help you, as I have helped thousands others, take their nonprofits to the next level.

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The Visible and Invisible Work of Running a Nonprofit

Mar 21, 2026

Today I want to talk about the visible and invisible work of running a nonprofit.

People see the program. They see the events. They see the impact photos. But they don’t see the systems, the compliance, the financial tracking, the reporting, the board management, the donor communication, the strategic planning — all the invisible work that keeps the organization alive.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying more than people realize, you are. But here’s the key: the invisible work isn’t extra. It’s essential.

Impact is what the world sees. Operations are what make it possible.