Ep 249: Financial Resilience Isn’t Luck – It’s Strategy with Bethany Maki
Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | CommunicationsShow Notes
In a nonprofit, revenue often feels uncertain. But here’s the secret: financial resilience isn’t luck – it’s strategy. In this episode, Glennda Testone and Bethany Maki of Progressive Multipliers explore how nonprofits can build independent revenue, diversify funding, and strengthen long-term sustainability.
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