Mission Advancement Podcast: Leading with generosity

Mission Advancement Podcast: Leading with generosity

by Mission Advancement

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Season 2

Heart Over Pocket: Alan Graham on Generosity, Hospitality, and Human Connection

What happens when generosity starts with relationship instead of transaction? In this episode of the Mission Advancement Podcast, Mobile Loaves & Fishes founder Alan Graham shares how food, hospitality, and human connection helped grow a simple idea into Community First! Village. Alongside Tracy Cain, he reflects on fundraising, donor relationships, founder leadership, and why inspiring the heart comes before asking for the gift.

Leading Under Pressure: Irish Burch on People, Purpose, and the Weight of Leadership

What happens when leaders are prepared for the role, but not for the pressure that comes with it? In this episode of the Mission Advancement Podcast, Irish Burch reflects on three decades of mission-driven leadership and shares what she has learned about communication, feedback, decision-making, and caring for the people who carry the mission alongside you.

How to Grow Fast and Still Put People First

Jessica Riggs joins the Mission Advancement Podcast to talk about growth, culture, and leading a purpose-driven organization at scale. From partnering with private equity to expanding into new markets, Jessica shares how Angels of Care has built systems around generosity, advocacy, speed, and service so that culture is not just talked about—it is operationalized.

Called and Equipped: Donnita Travis on Leadership, Innovation, and Generosity

What happens when a businesswoman answers a call to ministry without leaving her entrepreneurial gifts behind? In this episode of the Mission Advancement Podcast, Donnita Travis shares how By The Hand Club for Kids grew from serving 16 children in Chicago to reaching thousands of young people across multiple communities. She reflects on overcoming criticism, embracing innovation, and trusting that God equips each leader with the right background for the work they have been called to do.

A New Season of Leadership: Steve Bult and the Future of Mission Advancement

What does it take to lead through transition with humility and courage? In this episode of the Mission Advancement Podcast, Steve Bult shares his journey from Christian education into a new season of leadership with Mission Advancement. Alongside Jennifer and Schuyler, this conversation explores fundraising, succession, trust, and the kind of leadership required when comfort is disrupted and change is underway.

Virtue Driven Leadership: Chris Carneal on Business, Courage, and Culture

What if business itself could be a force for deep and lasting good? In this episode of the Mission Advancement Podcast, Chris Carneal shares the story behind Booster, the ideas that shaped The Virtue Driven Business, and how gratitude, wisdom, care, courage, grit, and celebration can form the culture of an organization. This conversation offers practical encouragement for leaders who want to build with both conviction and character.

Leading with Open Hands: Dominique Glanville on Generosity, Growth, and Courage

What does generosity look like in leadership beyond money? In this episode of the Mission Advancement Podcast, Dominique Glanville shares her journey from nonprofit work to entrepreneurship and reflects on leading with open hands, investing deeply in people, and finding the courage to create margin for quiet, clarity, and long-term impact.

Mission on Purpose: Jeff Williams on Leadership, Courage, and Alignment

What does it take to keep mission at the center of every decision? In this episode of the Mission Advancement Podcast, Dr. Jeff Williams shares how mission alignment shapes leadership, hiring, school culture, and hard decisions at Trinity Christian Academy. Alongside Steve Bult, the conversation explores generosity, courage, and the responsibility of leading with both conviction and humility.

Generosity, Margin, and the Mission-Minded Leader

What does strong, mission-minded leadership really require? In this episode of the Mission Advancement Podcast, David Slover of HighGround Advisors shares thoughtful insight on generosity, organizational health, and the courage it takes to lead with both heart and clarity. From avoiding the growth trap and building trust with donors to slowing down for the right hire and learning from the for-profit world, this conversation offers practical wisdom for leaders who want to grow their mission without losing their people.

Be a Juliette: Nicole Gann on Legacy, Courage, and Board Leadership

What does it take to honor a legacy without being trapped by it? In part two of this conversation, Nicole Gann reflects on the courage of Juliette Fowler, the generosity required in board leadership, and why mission-driven organizations must keep evolving if they want to thrive for the next generation.

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